Category: Wedding Cellist

I’ve played so many weddings (hundreds?!) and there is definitely a sweet spot for the ceremony length.

Imagine that you are invited to a wedding and you spend time shopping for the perfect outfit, clear your schedule, get dressed with hair and makeup and all the wonderful things.. you arrive early, everyone looks beautiful.. and then the actual ceremony is super short!!

No one wants to be bored by a 3 hour long ceremony but you definitely want to give your guests and family a feeling that they are witnessing a deep and love filled unity of two people. This means a feeling of ceremony and ritual even if you are not religious.

For a small intimate wedding a good length is 20-30 minutes. This will give you time to walk down the aisle, exchange vows, perform a meaningful unity ceremony, exchange rings, KISS!… and then walk down to the aisle to everyone clapping and cheering and crying!

There are always opportunities for music when you add unity ceremonies since they don’t have any speaking. It’s a time for everyone to slow down, take in the moment, be present, enjoy your love.. and remember you two forever!

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Minneapolis Wedding Ceremony Musician

Happy Valentine’s Day! I was once hired to perform on this special day.. at the airport! A very thoughtful gentleman hired me to perform at the gate while his girlfriend was getting off the plane. She had a very long flight, coming halfway around the world. He had roses ready for her and of course, a ring.

I played while people got off, it seemed like forever.. she was one of the last passengers to exit the plane and there he was, down on one knee while I played behind him. She was clearly exhausted but when she realized what was happening she smiled and fell into his arms.

It was so sweet! She said YES and everyone around us cheered.. What a special day! I wish someone had taken photos but I will always have this special memory 🙂

Cello by Triana – Minnesota Wedding Cellist, Cello Lessons, Wedding Ceremony Musician