Ceremony & Canapés Package

On your special day, Diamond Strings creates a perfect ambiance for your wedding ceremony, with a seamless transition through to your celebratory drinks and canapés.

From romantic, acoustic music to enchant guests at the ceremony, to upbeat classical or jazzy contemporary tunes during your cocktail hour, the Diamond musicians always create an elegant atmosphere.

2 Hour Ceremony & Canapés Package

Ceremony (1 hour)

  • Performance before the ceremony is scheduled to start (15 minutes)

  • Performance throughout the ceremony: (30 minutes)

    • As the bridesmaids and bride enter

    • When the wedding couple sign the register

    • During other stages of the ceremony. I.e.: Candle lighting ceremony or Sand ceremony

    • During the recessional to conclude the ceremony

  • Performance as the wedding party are congratulated (15 minutes).

Canapés (1 hour)

  • Performance after the ceremony while guests enjoy drinks and canapés.

  • Playlist specifically tailored to the desired style of the wedding couple.

  • One relocation (from ceremony venue to reception venue) with no travel charge.

  • Complimentary option to split the ceremony and canapés performance times.

    Perfect for:

    • If you have a different venue for your ceremony to your canapés.

    • If you have the same venue throughout your wedding day, but your canapés service is later on. E.g.: your ceremony is in the garden at 2pm, but your canapés are at the cellar door at 5pm.As the bridesmaids and bride enter

Special Features

  • The wedding couple are invited to choose the songs they would like to accompany their ceremony. (I.e. Processional, signing, recessional.)

  • Complimentary offer of one special request song for your ceremony (can be the processional, signing, or recessional song) to be custom arranged by Melanie.

  • Professional amplification for the Guitar & Violin Duo or Solo Violin performances.

  • Silent portable power supply provided for the musicians if there are no power points available within 20 metres of performance location.

  • Beautiful styling including elegant musician attire, vintage music stands, black leather music folders and black leather music bags.

  • Musician chairs and outdoor umbrella provided for outdoor ceremonies.

  • Clever ‘just in case’ items for low light or windy/inclement/cold weather including: stand lighting, pretty fingerless gloves, pretty gumboots, clear music pegs, bow weights and discreet tent pegs (to secure music stands).

Pricing

2 Hour Ceremony & Canapés Packages

$1350* - ‘Serenade’ Package - Solo Violin with backing tracks (amplified, contemporary)

$1550* - ‘Vintage Chic’ Package - Violin Duo @ Ceremony (acoustic, contemporary & classical mix) + Solo Violin with backing tracks @ Canapés (amplified, contemporary)

$1750* - ‘Romantic Folk’ Package - Guitar & Violin Duo (amplified, contemporary)

$1750* - ‘Classical Elegance’ Package** - Violin Duo (acoustic, classical)

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* Prices subject to travel fees for bookings further than one hour drive from Noraville, Central Coast, NSW.

** Violin Duo canapés performance is a fully acoustic performance with classical repertoire. This package is suited to smaller weddings of under 50 guests, and couples wishing to have a very refined, elegant style of cocktail music.

If you’re after a bolder, sparkling contemporary set, you might like to consider our ‘Vintage Chic’ package with the “Violin Duo + Solo Violin with backing tracks”.