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St Brigids Crosshaven

St Brigids Crosshaven

The Scarlet duo played a beautiful wedding in Crosshaven today. The sun even shone! We played with singer Camilla Grieshel. She sang the psalm Here I am lord, Amazing grace, Lascia Chio Pianga and The Prayer. The children read all the prayers of the faithful which is always lovely in the ceremony. (The congregation even…Continue Reading

Civil ceremony ritual idea

Civil ceremony ritual idea

A lovely idea at a civil ceremony last week. The bride had a bottle of whiskey which was extra sweet, the groom had his which was not sweet at all. They had decorated the bottles beautifully. During the ceremony both bottles were poured together to create the perfect drink which they then drank. Use antique…Continue Reading

Glounthaune church

Glounthaune church

The scarlet trio played today for Karen & Eric’s wedding. A lovely letter from them below too. The priest says “Why do you love someone? Most people say I feel comfortable and feel accepted warts and all. Those you marry should be your best friend. ” Hi Ilse, I didn’t get to speak to you on…Continue Reading

St Fachtna’s, Bonane

St Fachtna’s, Bonane

The Scarlet Trio played here again last weekend. It was a cold day but lovely and sunny. There is the lovely Lorge chocholatier opposite the church, so don’t forget to pop in there before or after the ceremony! They are delicious and the store also does hot chocholate. Mmmm. We played the following music choices.…Continue Reading

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farran

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farran

Scarlet Duo played for Michelle and Richard’s wedding today. The priest Liam talked about the commitment marriage is, how family is important, symbolised by the nativity scene in the church, and asked the lords blessing on their marriage. We played PROCESSIONAL: canon pachelbel LIGHTING OF BOTH CANDLES: lascia chio pianga LIGHTING OF UNITY CANDLE :…Continue Reading

Castlemartyr Resort

Castlemartyr Resort

The Scarlet Duo played for a beautiful and simple civil ceremony for Rachel and Austin, followed by drinks in the bar at Castlemartyr Resort. This 5 star Hotel has a beautiful atmosphere and the guests I talked to as we were waiting for the wedding party to return  from group photos, were saying how the…Continue Reading

Church of the Nativity, Ballyhooly

Church of the Nativity, Ballyhooly

Scarlet String Trio played for a beautiful wedding in Ballyhooly church. We played Processional: Gabriel’s Oboe, Morricone Lighting of both candles: Canon, Pachelbel Lighting of the Unity Candle: Inis Oirr Sign of Peace: Give me your Hand, O Cathan Communion: Air, Bach and Intermezzo Signing of the Registry: Entrance of the Queen of Sheba and God…Continue Reading