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New Year’s Eve 2022

With the end of 2022 coming to a close, we have had some amazing weddings and events this year! We are so excited to share some of our favorite events from our best year yet.

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Ballantyne Hotel Wedding Music in Charlotte, NC

Camryn and Justus’s wedding at Ballantyne Hotel in Charlotte, NC was held on a sunny March day where Deans’ Duets’s string trio played for the couple’s outdoor ceremony and indoor cocktail hour. Camryn and Justus had approximately 220 guests at Ballantyne Hotel with their string trio comprised of two violins and a cello.

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Violin and DJ

Interested in booking our violinist and dj package? Great!! Do you want the violin for ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, or reception? Or all of it?! The sound of the violin along with the DJ allows for a wide variety of music versatility and song selections for our clients wanting a live music component of their event without having to choose between a live music and a DJ.

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Stunning Late October Nuptials at Camp Merrie - Woode

The grounds at Camp Merrie Woode in Sapphire, NC, boasts natural beauty and mountain views for what is a traditional wilderness camp for girls. But boy did it also make the perfect backdrop for Sara Ellis and Trey's October wedding celebration!

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Violin Cello Wedding Music in Charlotte at Myers Park Country Club

Lauren and Brandon were married at Myers Park Country Club in Charlotte, NC, in late December of 2020. This wedding was so intimate and elegant. The couple decided to lower their guest count to just family and close friends. Our solo cellist played for the ceremony music, and then a violinist joined to play violin cello duets for the cocktail hour following the wedding ceremony.

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Sweet Magnolia Estate Wedding

Tara and Eric started planning their wedding many months ago before Covid weddings started happening. Tara had a clear vision of what exactly she wanted for her wedding, and she quickly booked our string quartet for her wedding ceremony.

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Eagles Nest Wedding in Banner Elk, NC

Rebekah was such a sweet and beautiful bride! Her dad first heard about us from our YouTube videos, and we loved talking to this family and hearing about their enthusiasm for Rebekah‘s upcoming wedding at Eagles Nest in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

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Covid Wedding Tips- Asking the Tough Questions

At the end of the day, the wedding is about being married - not about the wedding day!

Yes - this is so true. BUT…. Wait a minute! The wedding day is a big deal! As wedding vendors, that's our job... to provide the best wedding day you could possibly imagine.

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Weather and Live Music on your Wedding Day

Outdoor weddings are the best, aren’t they? There is just something about having the openness and fresh air and nature all around to set the tone for this incredibly special day in your life, whether it is up on a mountain, down by a quiet river in your backyard, or in a spectacular garden venue.

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The Inn at Crestwood Wedding- violin cello duets

Cameron and Sara were such fun clients! We could feel their excitement from when they first reached out to us, and we loved planning with them! Even on wedding day, they were so kind and wanted to say hello and meet us! It’s so much fun when we really get to know our clients in the planning process.

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Tips For Selecting The Perfect Wedding Venue

From traditional church weddings to exotic destination weddings, the idea of a perfect wedding venue looks different to everyone. There are numerous decisions to make while planning your wedding and the venue is a big one that ultimately sets the tone for your big day.

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Violin Harp Duet wedding music at Rumbling Bald Resort in Lake Lure

Michelle and Jackie are our dynamic violin harp duet! They play duets in the Asheville area often, and we always love making the short drive to Lake Lure. North Carolina harpists who can play classical and popular music well are highly sought after! We are blessed to work with such talented musicians!

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Violin and Guitar Duets at a Private Residence in Charlotte, NC & Violin Solo at Groomes Place in Matthews, NC

What a weekend! We played two weddings in the Charlotte area! The first wedding was at a beautiful private residence in Charlotte. Heather and Paul played violin and guitar duets for this one. We played classical favorites for the music before the ceremony, and the couple walked out as husband and wife to Best Day of My Life, by American Authors!

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Violin & Keyboard Duets at Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC

Shinese & Derrick we're married on a Friday at the Mint Museum – Randolph, in Charlotte, North Carolina! They had the perfect weather for an outdoor ceremony on the lawn under this beautiful tree! We provided the ceremony music for the wedding.

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