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Marissa
Expert October 2020

Live Musicians Update: Flutist and Cellist

Marissa, on October 2, 2020 at 6:43 PM Posted in Planning 0 6

So I posted about this last week and here's an update, I'm not getting my violinist and cellist duet.

Long story short, I hired 2 musicians, a duet violinist and cellist, to play for my ceremony and cocktail hour. Well, last week they called me up saying that their only 2 violinists are not available, but they could call around and see if they can find someone, OR use their flutist as a backup. I asked them to keep calling around to find a backup violinist. Today they called me back and told me they weren't able to find another violinist, since my 10/10 date is so popular. So now I'm stuck with the flutist and cellist duet. I'm pretty disappointed I won't be getting my string duet for my wedding, so I'm hoping a flutist with the cellist will sound just as beautiful.

Has anyone had a flutist and cellist preform at their wedding? How did it sound?

6 Comments

Latest activity by Lynnie, on October 6, 2020 at 9:09 AM
  • Lisa
    Legend July 2022
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    Search for "flute cello duet wedding" on YouTube - there are quite a few videos so you can hear how it sounds! I personally think it sounds fine, but if you don't like how it sounds after listening to the videos, do they have another instrument option? Otherwise, does your contract specifically state that they'll provide a violinist and a cellist? If so, they should refund you since they can't meet the contract. Do any other companies nearby offer the violin/cello combination and have your date open?
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  • Marissa
    Expert October 2020
    Marissa ·
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    Yeah I think it sounds fine too, just not what I initially wanted. And no they don't have other instruments. I checked the contract and it doesn't specifically say that they will provide a violinist and cellist, it just says duet. I will reach out to other companies and see if they'll respond, but my wedding is next weekend so it might be short notice. Thank you! Maybe I'm just overthinking this too much lol, and the flutist will sound beautiful!
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  • Lisa
    Legend July 2022
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    I'm sure it will sound beautiful! That's a bummer that they can't provide the instruments that you were hoping for, but things will work out somehow. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!!
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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    I'm sorry Marissa, that's definitely a bummer. But I searched "flute cello duet wedding" on youtube like Lisa mentioned and thought the duo actually sounds really beautiful!!

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  • Marissa
    Expert October 2020
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    Thank you Lynnie! Over the weekend I was able to find a replacement violinist and cellist from a different music company, so it all worked out! 😊

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    Oh that's awesome!! Even better!! Smiley shame

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