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12 October 2013 | Rasnick–Hodge Wedding | Asthon Gardens

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a brunch wedding at ashton gardens

Four Strings provided a string quartet for the 12 October 2013 wedding of Allison Rasnick and Kelly Hodge, held at Ashton Gardens in Corinth, TX.

Music for the ceremony was an unusual collection of classical choices.

Ceremony
Seating of Honored Guests: Waltz of the Flowers (Tchaikovsky)
Bridal Party: Alleluia from Exultate Jubilate (Mozart)
Bridal Processional: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Handel)
Tree Ceremony: Oh Mio Babbino Caro (Puccini)
Recessional: La Rejouissance from Royal Fireworks Music (Handel)

Four Strings
Violin 1: Clare Adkins Cason
Violin 2: Corinia Maxson
Viola: Amber Sander
Violoncello: David Cason

2 March 2013 | Kavanagh–Mayes Wedding | Ashton Gardens

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an ashton gardens wedding with the “other” traditional music

Four Strings provided a string trio for the wedding of Kayleigh Kavanagh and Christian Mayes, held on 2 March 2013 at Ashton Gardens in Corinth, TX. Ceremony music was alternative traditional, eschewing the Pachelbel/Wagner/Mendelssohn set in favor of the Stanley, Clarke and Handel favorites that comprise another stream of the Western wedding music tradition.

Ceremony
Seating of Honored Guests: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)
Bridal Party: Trumpet Voluntary (Stanley)
Bridal Processional: Prince of Denmark’s March (Clarke)
Hymn: Love (Eddy/Young)
Recessional: Alla Hornpipe from Suite 2 in D (Handel)

Four Strings String Trio
Violin: Clare Adkins Cason
Viola: Meghan Birmingham
Violoncello: David Cason

I just wanted to say thank you for playing beautiful music at my wedding on Saturday, March 2nd. It added such a special element to the ceremony that could not have been achieved with a CD or iPod. You and your fellow musicians found the perfect balance between reverence and joy that made the audience truly enjoy the wedding. I applaud your talent and skill.

Most of all, thank you for being willing to play the hymn by Mrs. Eddy. I know it is a long song, but you and your partners carried it off beautifully, adding lovely bits of variations to keep it interesting and moving at a good pace. I appreciate your flexibility and willingness to really tailor the musical selection to the preferences of the bride and groom.

I will certainly recommend you to other brides in search of lovely, professional, and highly-skilled string musicians. -Kayleigh

I am so sorry I didn’t get to speak with you before the wedding – or after! Please express our appreciation to the other musicians. The music was absolutely beautiful – it really exceeded my expectations! I received so many compliments on your behalf. -Kathleen (mother of the bride)

23 July 2011 – Miller/Nezafati Wedding – Ashton Gardens

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Four Strings provided a string quartet for this wedding at Ashton Gardens in Corinth, TX. The picture above is from the balcony where the musicians perform, which provides both a fine view and extraordinary acoustics. The wedding chapel, with its tall windows and wooded surroundings, provides the ambience of an outdoor wedding, but with none of the risks of July in Texas!

The music for the ceremony was classical and traditional, perfectly matched to the setting and ceremony.

Prelude:
Quartet 19 – Mozart
XVI from ‘Suite in G Major (Water Music)’ – Handel
March from ‘Hercules’ – Handel
Adagio (1874) – von Hyrt
Aria from ‘Suite in G Major (Water Music)’ – Handel
March from ‘Song of the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ’ – Charpentier
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach
March from ‘Occasional Oratorio’ – Handel
Hornpipe from ‘Suite in D Major (Water Music)’ – Handel
Air – Bach

Service:
Seating of Honored Guests/Bridal Party: Air from ‘Suite in F Major (Water Music)’ – Handel
Bridal Processional: Canon in D – Pachelbel
Solo: Ave Maria – Schubert
Unity Candle: Waltz No.15 – Brahms
Recessional: Fanfare from ‘Première Suite de Symphonies’ – Mouret
Postlude: La Réjouissance from ‘Music for the Royal Fireworks’ – Handel

Musicians:
Four Strings:
Clare Adkins Cason – Violin
Corinia Maxson – Violin
Damia Cleaver – Viola
David Cason – Violoncello

Vocalist: Kasi Zieminski

Special thanks to Ashley Love from Ashton Gardens for smooth planning and coordination!