We are so proud to announce these awards! Thank you to all our couples for choosing Seaside Strings and taking the time to tell others about your experiences with us!
8th Avenue South, Naples, FL
Diana and Cody were married on a gorgeous January day at the 8th Avenue South Park in Naples FL. The Seaside String Quartet was chosen to provide the music for the wedding ceremony and then the cocktail hour which was held at the Hilton Naples.
The guests arrived on the Hilton buses just before 4pm. We began to play classical music. I was given the freedom to choose the playlist and we played the following selections: Rondeau by Mouret; Entrance of the Queen of Sheba by Handel; Anna’s Minuet by Bach; Salut d’ amour by Elgar; Rigaudon by Campra; Flower Duet by Delibes; Bach Brandenburg Concerto#3; Passacaile by Handel; Menuetto by Corelli; Selections from the Handel Water Music Suite.
When the wedding party arrived and were lined up by the coordinator; Caprice, we began to play the Air by Bach for the Seating of the Grandmother and Mothers; the Entrance of the Officiate, Russ Winn and the Groomsmen and Bridesmaids. The Bridal Entrance music was the Canon in D by Pachelbel. During the ceremony, roses were presented to the Mothers and we played The Prayer during this. The Recessional music was the Wedding March by Mendelssohn followed by the Handel Hornpipe for postlude.
It was about a 20 minute drive to the Hilton. We set up in the back lobby area. For the cocktail hour, we performed popular songs. I put together a playlist that included the requests of the family and then songs we like and that are often requested. We performed the following songs: Tonight from West Side Story; All I Ask of You from Phantom; All You Need is Love by the Beatles; At Last by Etta James; Besame Mucho; Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis; Come Fly With Me by Sinatra; Embraceable You by Gershwin; I Say a Little Prayer by Dionne Warwick; It Had to Be You by Sinatra; the Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet; Moon River by Mancini; New York, NY by Sinatra; Sway and That’s Amore by Dean Martin; The Way You Look Tonight by Sinatra and Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton
Congratulations to the newlyweds!
Sunrise, Sunset
This is for Emily. We will be providing the ceremony music and cocktail reception music for her December wedding at the JW Marco Island Marriott. This is the Seaside String Quartet performing Sunrise, Sunset. This was filmed on an absolutely gorgeous January day at the Port Royal Club in Naples, FL
Can’t Help Falling in Love: Two Versions by String Trio
This is our original version of the popular song by Elvis performed by the Seaside String Trio.
Here is our new version
Chapel of Love
This is for Allison, our July 26, 2019 Bride. She is considering this song for her Recessional music. This is an excerpt of Chapel of Love performed by the Seaside String Trio.
Hyatt House, Naples FL
Deborah and Jared, our couple from Connecticut, chose the Seaside Strings Violin and Viola Duo to provide the music for their destination wedding and cocktail hour at the Hyatt House in Naples, FL. It was a small wedding held on the back dock and had a beautiful water view. It was a hot day but there was very little chance of rain. We were happy to find some shade!
We began prelude music at 3:45 and the ceremony began at 4pm. We played a mix of classical and pops music for the prelude: Rigaudon by Campra, At Last by Etta James; Telemann Vivace; Can You Feel the Love Tonight; Handel Allegro.
The ceremony began with the men entering. The Officiate was the Brother of the Groom. We played Handel Air as the Groom, Groomsmen and 2 Bridesmaids entered. Deborah chose the Elvis song, Can’t Help Falling in Love, as her entrance music. The ceremony ended with the introduction of the newlyweds and we played All You Need is Love as the Recessional.
We moved just down the dock for the cocktail hour. It was all pops music on our playlist. The couple made a few requests and then let me choose the rest: All I Ask of You; Cheek to Cheek; Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars; Michelle; It had to Be You; Moon River; Scarborough Fair; So This s Love; Think of Me; Unchained Melody; When I’m 64; All of Me by John Legend; Besame Mucho; Stand By Me; Somewhere in Time; Here Comes the Sun; Kiss the Girl; The Very Thought of You; What a Wonderful World; Wonderful Tonight; The Prayer; Have I Told You Lately; Perfect by Ed Sheeran.
I am so glad we got to meet the couple before they left for their dinner. Congratulations and best wishes, Deborah and Jared!
Here are 2 videos we recorded.
Sundial Beach Resort
Susan and Neal chose the Sundial Beach Resort for their September wedding. I was very curious about the conditions on Sanibel Island due to the red tide we have been experiencing in southwest Florida this summer. Since I live in Naples, I had not been to Sanibel in several months. The couple chose the Seaside Strings Violin Duo so I was here with my colleague, Brandis, to play for the wedding ceremony of this couple from Pennsylvania.
It was a beautiful day! Very low chance of rain, just enough clouds to keep it from being oppressive and a wonderful breeze. No fishy smell, the water looked gorgeous and best of all- no bugs!
The beach wedding was set for 5:30 pm so we began prelude music at 5:00. Susan requested a mix of classical and pops music and allowed me to choose the playlist. Here are the selections: Rigaudon by Campra; All I Ask of You from Phantom; Vivace by Telemann; Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton; Allegro by Handel; A Thousand Years by Christina Perri; Allegro by Loeillet.
The Officiate, Groom, Best Man and Maid of Honor entered to Rondeau by Mouret. Susan chose the Bridal Chorus by Wagner as her entrance music.
Peggy Lewis of Florida Ceremonies wrote a special ceremony for the couple. Before the rings and the vows, we played a musical interlude: Flower Duet by Delibes.
With the words,” Let the Celebration begin!” we played Trumpet Tune for the Recessional music. As pictures were being taken, we also played, Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars and Le Rejouissance by Handel. We were honored to be a part of this special day! Congratulations and best wishes to Susan and Neal!
Since it was such a romantic setting, we also made of video of this song, Somewhere in Time. Hope you enjoy this excerpt!
Born to Run
This is an excerpt of my arrangement of Born to Run for string quartet. This was taped at the Marco Beach Ocean Resort. I dedicate this to my hubby, the greatest Bruce fan I know.
In Your Eyes
This is for Karis and Matthew who are getting married in September in Naples, FL.
The Seaside Strings Trio performs In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel. This was taped at the La Playa Beach Resort.
Talis Park
Jennifer and Harold chose the lovely venue, Talis Park in Naples FL as the location for their destination wedding. This Kansas couple chose the Seaside String Quartet to provide the music for their wedding ceremony and cocktail reception. They also chose a perfect day – the weather on this late April afternoon was perfect! We began prelude music at 6 pm for the 6:30 ceremony. The ceremony was held on the lawn (which looked like carpet!) and then moved into the courtyard of the Vyne House for the reception. Dr. Dan Lamey was the Officiate and Brian Cardinal of KC Weddings and Events was the coordinator.
Dalia of Floral Symphony ( Libby’s Flower Shop) did a wonderful job with the florals and Maria Glassford was on hand to do the photography.
The Vyne House is now on my list of favorite venues. The bougainvillea in bloom was gorgeous. The Processional began from the door of the Vyne House out to the lawn area.
It was a warm breezy day but we placed ourselves in the shade off to the left side. I hope this picture shows off how beautiful the grass looked.
We played a mix of classical and popular music for the prelude. All these selections were requested by the couple: Delibes, Flower Duet; Con te Partiro, Andrea Bocelli; At Last, Etta James; Angel Eyes, Jim Brickman; Over the Rainbow; Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Bach; Have I Told You Lately by Van Morrison; She’s Always a Woman by Billy Joel.
Just prior to the start of the Processional, Dr. Dan came out to make an announcement to the guests and then we began to play You Raise Me Up for the Seating of the 2 Mothers. The Groom, Best Man and Maid of Honor entered to the Bach Air. The Bride chose the Canon in D by Pachelbel as her entrance music. Within the ceremony there was a wine blessing and we played The Prayer for this. The Wedding Party exited to All You Need is Love by the Beatles.
The Bride loved Jim Brickman and I was able to arrange 2 new songs for our ensemble. She made some specific song requests but also requested some Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington and Beatles songs and she left those selections up to me. Here was our playlist for the cocktail hour: Wedding Song ( There is Love); It Had to Be You, Sinatra; If You Believe, Jim Brickman; In My Life, Beatles; I Choose You, Sara Bareilles; Valentine, Jim Brickman; Satin Doll, Duke Ellington; Come Fly With Me, Sinatra; When I’m 64, Beatles; Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Duke Ellington; Love Me Do, Beatles; How Deep is Your Love, Bee Gees; Someone to Watch Over Me, Sinatra and Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton.
we loved being a part of this special day! We hope everyone enjoyed their time in Florida. Best wishes to Jennifer and Harold!
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