{"id":9599,"date":"2023-07-18T17:41:57","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T16:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/?p=9599"},"modified":"2023-07-20T11:41:17","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T10:41:17","slug":"booking-guide-wedding-ceremony-acoustic-duo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/booking-guide-wedding-ceremony-acoustic-duo\/","title":{"rendered":"Booking Guide - Wedding Ceremony Acoustic Duo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We thought it might be nice to give you some helpful information on what to expect when booking our acoustic duo for your wedding ceremony. We\u2019ve put together all the frequently asked questions and extra bits we thought would be helpful, but do feel free to ask us anything we haven't included below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column youtube-shorts-cols is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wedding Ceremony Acoustic Duo - &quot;I Say a Little Prayer&quot; Aretha Franklin\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qy8RS5b1pTI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">Booking the acoustic duo for your wedding ceremony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We like to keep the booking process as simple as possible. Once you have made your initial enquiry and have received a quote from us that works for you, we\u2019ll begin the following procedure\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Contract &amp; Deposit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll send you our standard performance contract for you to assess, if you\u2019re happy with the terms just send us a signed copy back. At the same time we\u2019ll also send you an invoice for a 30% deposit to secure the date, once we receive the deposit payment and signed contract we\u2019re all set!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Call for Final Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We like to arrange a call either on the phone or via Skype\/Zoom around 4 weeks out from the date. It\u2019s a nice opportunity to say hi, discuss final details and give you piece of mind that everything is organised and under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Balance Payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Around the same time as the call we\u2019ll send out an invoice for the balance payment which is payable 2 weeks prior to the event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point everything is finalised and sorted but you\u2019re still welcome to let us know any last minute questions or details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wedding-ceremony-acoustic-duo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wedding-ceremony-acoustic-duo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wedding-ceremony-acoustic-duo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wedding-ceremony-acoustic-duo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wedding-ceremony-acoustic-duo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wedding-ceremony-acoustic-duo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wedding-ceremony-acoustic-duo-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Acoustic duo at wedding ceremony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On the day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let's talk about what to expect on the day of your wedding ceremony. We've outlined some points below but as ever, feel free to ask us questions on anything you're not sure about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setup space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a wedding ceremony we like to bring a micro setup that can fit discreetly into a limited space (once you\u2019ve crammed all your friends and family in). Often this is at the back of the room if you're inside or off to the side if you\u2019re lucky enough to have an outdoor ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We bring all our own equipment and the only thing we require from the venue is access to a power socket within a reasonable distance (we have a 20 metre extension cable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setup time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To load in the equipment and set up we need just under an hour but we like to arrive 90 minutes prior to the guests arriving just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we wear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For wedding ceremonies Anna will wear a dress and Jim will wear a suit unless you have any special requests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outdoor ceremonies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have planned your ceremony to be outside then that's no problem for us as long as there is access to power (we have a 20 metre extension cable). 99% of the time outdoor ceremonies are close enough to a power source, but if you\u2019re planning a more remote location, we might need to make arrangements for battery powered equipment, which is fine with enough notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If possible, we would also really appreciate some shade from the sun and to protect the equipment if it rains, but we can work around this if it's not possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wedding-ceremony-outside-l-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wedding-ceremony-outside-l-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wedding-ceremony-outside-l-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wedding-ceremony-outside-l-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wedding-ceremony-outside-l.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wedding Ceremony Song Choices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve booked us to play music at your wedding ceremony, so let\u2019s talk about the music. Wedding ceremonies usually involve five stages with music being used in 4 out of the 5. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>We recommend<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Guests Arrival<\/td><td>Our collection of pretty, acoustic songs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arrival of the Bridal Party<\/td><td>Choose a special song<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Ceremony<\/td><td>No music usually required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Signing of the Registers<\/td><td>2 or 3 songs chosen by you or taken from our rep<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bride &amp; Groom\u2019s Departure<\/td><td>Upbeat, celebratory song chosen by you<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Guests Arrival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We recommend: A collection of 4 or 5 love songs or pretty acoustic covers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As your guests arrive and find their seats it\u2019s nice to provide music to create an atmosphere and set the tone for the ceremony. We find that a mixture of classic love songs and pretty, acoustic versions of pop songs work really well for this section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our advice is that it\u2019s important to remember that this music is more for your guests and that the actual song choices for this section are best not to be stressed over. We have a collection that we think works really well and would advise saving your requests for the moments in the ceremony when you\u2019re actually in the room!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Arrival of the Bride and Bridesmaids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We recommend: Choose a special song&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The arrival of the bride and bridesmaids is the central moment to the wedding ceremony so it\u2019s a great idea to choose a really special song. If you\u2019re struggling for inspiration we have a list of our recommendations <a href=\"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/songs-brides-entrance-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are splitting this into two stages then choose a song for the entrance of the bridesmaids and the entrance of the bride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The Ceremony<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The actual ceremony is usually the one stage in the ceremony that doesn\u2019t require music although if you\u2019d like a song in this part of the ceremony then feel free to let us know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Signing of the Registers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We recommend: Choose 2 or 3 songs from our rep<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you\u2019re signing the registers it\u2019s a good idea to have some music to entertain the guests. These days this point of the ceremony doesn\u2019t usually take too long and often we only get half way through the second song before the registers are signed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have plenty of pretty, acoustic songs we can play that will fit this section nicely, but if you have a song you\u2019d really like us to include then that\u2019s fine too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Bride &amp; Grooms Departure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We recommend: Choose 1 upbeat song to celebrate the end of the ceremony<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you\u2019ve had the ceremony and signed the registers, the only thing left now is to exit the ceremony and begin your married life with a party! For your departure we recommend a triumphant, upbeat song to get everyone in a party mood ready for your drinks reception and wedding breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hope that helps!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, that has provided you with a nice overview of hiring The Duplettes for your wedding ceremony and what to expect on the day. We\u2019ve included our recommendations to make it easier for you to visualise how your ceremony might look, but we also like to point out that we are flexible and can accommodate special requests with enough notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you have the best wedding ceremony and that it\u2019s a moment to remember forever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We thought it might be nice to give you some helpful information on what to expect when booking our acoustic duo for your wedding...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9601,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56,48],"tags":[],"meta_box":{"song_group":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9599"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9599"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9599\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9680,"href":"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9599\/revisions\/9680"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9599"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9599"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theduplettes.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9599"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}