Ceremony and drinks reception
Live music for your wedding ceremony
The ceremony is the most emotional part of the day, and the drinks reception is the first moment your guests come together. With live piano and vocals we accompany the entrance, the vows and your exit as a married couple, then welcome guests with acoustic soul and pop, around Lake Garda, Verona and across Northern Italy.
Your ceremony, moment by moment
Every ceremony has its own structure, and the music is there to give it shape without ever talking over anyone. Before the wedding we agree with you which moments to accompany and with which song, so every cue lands at the right time.
- Guest arrival: gentle music while everyone takes their seats
- Entrance: the song everyone is waiting for, opening the ceremony
- Vows and exchange of rings: silence while you speak, soft music in the pauses
- Signing: discreet accompaniment for a moment that often runs longer than planned
- Exit: a bright, joyful song to close the ceremony
Choosing your entrance song
For the entrance, a song with an unhurried tempo and a recognisable opening works best: it should move people from the very first notes and give you time to walk down the aisle without rushing. Instrumental pieces or slow melodies suit the signing, while something more upbeat for the exit carries everyone towards the celebration.
Italian or English, sung or instrumental: the choice changes the mood. An Italian classic such as “Almeno tu nell'universo” by Mia Martini or “E se domani” by Mina, rearranged for piano and vocals, adds a touch of Italy that international guests often remember. We start from your taste and your story, and we're happy to consider special requests that suit our acoustic style.
Why piano and vocals suit a ceremony
During the ceremony we strip the line-up back to live piano and vocals. It's an intimate sound that fills the space without drowning out the words, and it works in small rooms as well as outdoor settings.
Unlike a recorded track, live musicians follow what is actually happening: if the walk takes a few seconds longer, the song stretches; if the moment calls for a pause, the music waits. That's what makes a ceremony feel natural and unhurried.
Drinks reception music
Once the ceremony ends, the mood shifts: guests greet each other, congratulate you and take photos. For the drinks reception we play soul, pop and fusion in an acoustic style, at a volume that leaves plenty of room for conversation.
This is where the music sets the tone for the rest of the day: elegant, relaxed and never intrusive. The move from ceremony to drinks happens without a gap, so guests are never left waiting in silence.
Timings and coordination
A smooth ceremony comes down to details: who gives the cue for the entrance, how long the walk is, where the musicians stand in relation to you and your guests. We agree timings, space and the look of our set-up in advance with your wedding planner, celebrant and venue.
If you're planning from abroad, you can do all of this with us in English by email or WhatsApp. On the day you won't have to think about any of it: every musical cue has been agreed and each moment fits quietly into the programme.
Checking availability
We take on a limited number of weddings each season. Send us your date, venue and whether you'd like music for the ceremony only, the ceremony and drinks reception, or the whole day: we'll reply with a repertoire proposal and a running order for each moment.
Questions about ceremony and drinks reception music
1. Can we book you for the ceremony only?
2. What line-up plays during the ceremony?
3. How do we choose our entrance song?
4. Is the drinks reception music too loud for conversation?
5. Who coordinates the musical cues during the ceremony?
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To guarantee quality and attention, our acoustic trio takes on a limited number of weddings and events each year. We mainly work around Lake Garda, Verona and Northern Italy.