Services

Weddings

Duo Pleaides has been providing music for wedding ceremonies, cocktails and dinners around capital region since 2011. We love working with brides, grooms and their families to make their perfect wedding simply magical. Music speaks directly from the heart to heart… Love is in the air!

Wedding Ceremony

Music is one of the most important part of a wedding. Good quality music played at the ceremony is greatly appreciated by everyone and remembered for a life time.

The following are parts of a standard wedding ceremony in North America:

Prelude: guests are gathering at the venue and getting seated. This is a time for quiet background music. Specific songs can be requested by the couples or Duo Pleiades can select the music.

(Optional) Parents’ Sitting: Parents of the bride and groom are being seated to the special song selected by the couple or duet.

Processional: This is a part of the ceremony when the bridesmaids and flower girl/boy as well as groom and officient enter the venue and gather up front. A special song can be selected by the couple or duet.

Bride’s Entrance: All rise, Here comes the bride! This is a part of the ceremony when a VERY special song for the beautiful bride is played. This special song is normally selected by the bride or couples. Duo can help to find a song.

(Optional) Music for a Special Ritual like mixing sand, planting tree, letting doves out etc. Special songs can be selected for this part of the ceremony.

Signing Official Marriage Registry: This is a part of the ceremony when wedded couple and their witnesses are signing the official marriage documents. During this time a few songs are softly played in the background. Couples or the duet make the selections.

Recessional: This is the closing part of the ceremony when the couple is introduced for the first time as husband and wife.  A happy and upbeat song is played at this time. Couples normally select this song or Duo Pleiades is happy to assist in choosing a song.

After the ceremony Duo can play 1-2 songs for the guests to mingle and exit the venue.

Music for Special Occasions and Parties

It’s always a special treat to have live musicians at your house party, Christmas gathering, New Years celebration, anniversary, engagement, marriage proposals, graduation, birthday or retirement party. Live music brings a special touch, creates a sophisticated and spirited atmosphere to any event like nothing else.

Music For Special Events and Parties

Duo Pleiades can put together your unique play list of songs that you want to hear at the event. Give yourself a treat and book Duo Pleiades to serenade you and your guests at your special gathering today!

Music styles for your special event: classical, jazz, Latin American (tango, choro, songs, ballads), Italian, popular, Celtic, oldies, seasonal (Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Canada Day, Halloween, Remembrance Day), birthday party songs, fiddle tunes (bluegrass).

Music for Retirement Residences

Duo Pleiades has a special heart for entertaining retirement communities. Since 2011 duo has been playing regular 3-5 concerts a month for elderly in the Ottawa-Gatineau region, bringing joy of music and stories where it’s most needed.  Duo has played over 500 concerts for retirement communities and keeps on playing!

Music for Retirement Residences

Retirement Homes Entertainment Options

Recital 1 – 1.5 hours includes around 20 songs and short stories about the pieces. Concerts are normally very interactive and fun.  Styles of music can vary from Classical to Oldies, Jazz, Celtic, Seasonal, Country & Western, Bluegrass, Movie music.  Performances can be instrumental or include vocal. Special requests are welcome!

Background Music for Special Occasions. Duo can play quiet ambient music while residents and guests are mingling.  Music during dinner is a great option too. Special occasions can include a birthday party, anniversary, retirement and more. Special requests are welcome.