Weddings
I am offering a range of options: Solo violin, violin and guitar duo, two violins or a quartet, so you can decide what's right for you. My solo prices are listed but I will work with you to create a package deal if you would like a combination of the options below.
Solo Violin
Photo by James Thundercliffe Photography https://www.snapzphotography.net/
Why book me for your special day? I have over 20 years of experience playing for weddings. Read my About Me page for more info if you haven't done so already. With experience comes high quality music. Many brides and grooms are nervous about their big day so it's understandable if you have a lot of questions. Check out my FAQ section as you might find the answers in there. Click here to hear samples of my music. My calendar shows what days I have events booked, but I'm not always able to keep it up to date so it is best to contact me to check if I'm available for an event. Check out the below review from Encore.
Also, listen to this review from a previous customer in Aug 2021:
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2022/2023 Prices for solo performance
Travel: I will calculate travel at 45p per mile. If the event is within central Lincoln (meaning I can walk to the venue) then no travel fee will be needed. Any parking fees need to be added as well. Fees: The below are minimum performance fees depending on length of time you'd like to book for. They are in addition to travel fees. There may be other additional costs, e.g. to add a few special song requests, which we can discuss. Church/ Civil Ceremony only: From £250 Drinks Reception only: From £300 Wedding Breakfast only: From £300 Combination Packages: Ceremony + Drinks Reception = From £500 Drinks Reception + Wedding Breakfast = From £550 All three options = From £750 |
Photo by Clipsham Brown Photography www.clipshambrownphotography.com
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Photo by Clipsham Brown Photography www.clipshambrownphotography.com
Lindum Strings
Lindum Strings Duo
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Lindum Strings Quartet
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What is Lindum Strings? Not many people know this, but Lindum is the Latin word for Lincoln. So Lindum Strings is a Lincolnshire based duo and quartet with many years of performance experience between us. However we do travel to events throughout the country. We are all classically trained musicians and play to a high standard.
Duo
As a duo I play with Crauford Thomson. We mainly play as two violins but Crauford also plays guitar so he may occassionally switch instruments during performances depending on the event. We can play for any part of the wedding day including the reception. We also perform for other events such as garden parties and corporate events.
Duo
As a duo I play with Crauford Thomson. We mainly play as two violins but Crauford also plays guitar so he may occassionally switch instruments during performances depending on the event. We can play for any part of the wedding day including the reception. We also perform for other events such as garden parties and corporate events.
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Current Sample Set List
Folk (instrumental with singing option)
Whisky in the Jar (violin and guitar)
Wild Rover (violin and guitar)
Star of the County Down (violin and guitar)
Black Velvet Band (violin and guitar)
Wild Mountain Thyme (violin and guitar)
Crested hens (waltz) (2 violins)
Banish Misfortune/Morrisons/Kesh (jigs) (2 violins)
King of the Faeries/Rights of Man (hornpipe) (violin guitar)
Irish Washerwoman (2 violins) Blackthorn Stick (violin and guitar)
Sleep Sound in the Morning (2 violins)
Capt Crawfords Farewell (2 violins)
MacPhersons Lament (2 violins)
Castle Guthrie/Christy Barry's (2 violins)
Cradle Song (2 violins)
Jackie Coleman's/Julia Delaney/ Farewell to Ireland (violin and guitar)
Dennis Murphy's/42 Pound Cheque/John Ryans (2 violins)
Pop
Fragile (violin and guitar)
Pink panther (2 violins)
Ain't nobody (violin and guitar)
Crazy (2 violins)
Rolling in the deep (2 violins)
Moondance (2 violins)
Summertime (2 violins)
Take 5 (2 violins)
Shape of you (2 violins)
I need a dollar (violin and guitar)
I'm Still Standing
Classical (two violins)
Pachalbel's Canon
Mazas
Campagnoli
Pleyel
Eine Kleine Natchmusik
Vivaldi
How To Book Us
Contact Serena if you would like to discuss performance options. Please phone or text/whatsapp 07412 170 710.
Quartet
As a quartet we additionally have Greta Ferro on violin and Alexander Diack on cello. Crauford also plays viola for the quartet. You can also contact Serena through 07412 170 710 to book the quartet or to include it as a performance option as part of a wedding package.
Folk (instrumental with singing option)
Whisky in the Jar (violin and guitar)
Wild Rover (violin and guitar)
Star of the County Down (violin and guitar)
Black Velvet Band (violin and guitar)
Wild Mountain Thyme (violin and guitar)
Crested hens (waltz) (2 violins)
Banish Misfortune/Morrisons/Kesh (jigs) (2 violins)
King of the Faeries/Rights of Man (hornpipe) (violin guitar)
Irish Washerwoman (2 violins) Blackthorn Stick (violin and guitar)
Sleep Sound in the Morning (2 violins)
Capt Crawfords Farewell (2 violins)
MacPhersons Lament (2 violins)
Castle Guthrie/Christy Barry's (2 violins)
Cradle Song (2 violins)
Jackie Coleman's/Julia Delaney/ Farewell to Ireland (violin and guitar)
Dennis Murphy's/42 Pound Cheque/John Ryans (2 violins)
Pop
Fragile (violin and guitar)
Pink panther (2 violins)
Ain't nobody (violin and guitar)
Crazy (2 violins)
Rolling in the deep (2 violins)
Moondance (2 violins)
Summertime (2 violins)
Take 5 (2 violins)
Shape of you (2 violins)
I need a dollar (violin and guitar)
I'm Still Standing
Classical (two violins)
Pachalbel's Canon
Mazas
Campagnoli
Pleyel
Eine Kleine Natchmusik
Vivaldi
How To Book Us
Contact Serena if you would like to discuss performance options. Please phone or text/whatsapp 07412 170 710.
Quartet
As a quartet we additionally have Greta Ferro on violin and Alexander Diack on cello. Crauford also plays viola for the quartet. You can also contact Serena through 07412 170 710 to book the quartet or to include it as a performance option as part of a wedding package.
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Video clip of a recent rehearsal
Current Sample Set List
Classical
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Handel
Prelude in E major - Bach
Arietta - Pergolesi
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mov 1) - Mozart
Come Back to Sorrento - Ernetso de Curtis
Funiculi-Funicula - Luigi Denza
Tango - Issac Albeniz
None But The Lonely Heart - Tchaikovsky
Serenade - Schubert
Melody in F Op3 No 1 - Rubinstein
Pop/Jazz/Swing
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Eleanor Rigby - Beatles
Paperback Writer - Beatles
Scarborough Fair - Simon and Garfunkel
I Get a Kick Out of You - Cole Porter
I Got Rhythm - Gershwin
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Kamen / Adams
Killing Me Softly With His Song - Charles Fox
Hello - Lionel Richie
Moon River - From Breakfast at Tiffany's
Schindler's List
Folk
Captain O'Kane - Turlough O'Carolan
Carolan's Welcome Turlough O'Carolan
Classical
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Handel
Prelude in E major - Bach
Arietta - Pergolesi
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mov 1) - Mozart
Come Back to Sorrento - Ernetso de Curtis
Funiculi-Funicula - Luigi Denza
Tango - Issac Albeniz
None But The Lonely Heart - Tchaikovsky
Serenade - Schubert
Melody in F Op3 No 1 - Rubinstein
Pop/Jazz/Swing
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Eleanor Rigby - Beatles
Paperback Writer - Beatles
Scarborough Fair - Simon and Garfunkel
I Get a Kick Out of You - Cole Porter
I Got Rhythm - Gershwin
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Kamen / Adams
Killing Me Softly With His Song - Charles Fox
Hello - Lionel Richie
Moon River - From Breakfast at Tiffany's
Schindler's List
Folk
Captain O'Kane - Turlough O'Carolan
Carolan's Welcome Turlough O'Carolan
Serenade Wedding Duo
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Our Story
We are Serenade (Serena and Adam), a talented modern violin and guitar duo with a widely diverse repertoire - ranging from bang up to date chart pop to traditional folk tunes.
We are both full time professional musicians and have years of performing experience between us, including hundreds of weddings, parties and corporate events around the country.
As a duo, we create a rich acoustic sound while incorporate live looping of our instruments. This creates a multi layered sound more akin to a quartet or band.
We pride ourselves on being a fresh, dynamic alternative to the string quartet, creating our own unique arrangements, combining professional service with a personal touch.
How To Book Us
If you would like us to play for a wedding or any other event, please phone 07412 170 710, or send a message through the Serenade facebook page.
Current Sample Set List
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Bridal March - Richard Wagner
Budapest - George Ezra
California Dreaming - Mamas & Papas
Canon in D - Johann Pachelbel
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Despacito - Daddy Yankee
Englishman in New York - Sting
Hold Back the River - James Bay
House of the Rising Sun - Animals
Human - Rag and Bone Man
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Jolene/Jerusalem Ridge - Dolly Parton/Bluegrass Tune
Layla - Eric Clapton
Miserlou/Paint it Black - Dick Dale and Deltones/Rolling Stones
Moondance - Van Morrison
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
Sitting On the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay
Strictly Come Dancing/Livin La Vida Loca - TV Theme/Ricky Martin
Teardrop - Massive Attack
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Traditional Irish Reels
Uptown Funk/Good Times - Mark Ronson/Chic
Yesterday - Beatles
We are both full time professional musicians and have years of performing experience between us, including hundreds of weddings, parties and corporate events around the country.
As a duo, we create a rich acoustic sound while incorporate live looping of our instruments. This creates a multi layered sound more akin to a quartet or band.
We pride ourselves on being a fresh, dynamic alternative to the string quartet, creating our own unique arrangements, combining professional service with a personal touch.
How To Book Us
If you would like us to play for a wedding or any other event, please phone 07412 170 710, or send a message through the Serenade facebook page.
Current Sample Set List
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Bridal March - Richard Wagner
Budapest - George Ezra
California Dreaming - Mamas & Papas
Canon in D - Johann Pachelbel
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
Despacito - Daddy Yankee
Englishman in New York - Sting
Hold Back the River - James Bay
House of the Rising Sun - Animals
Human - Rag and Bone Man
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Jolene/Jerusalem Ridge - Dolly Parton/Bluegrass Tune
Layla - Eric Clapton
Miserlou/Paint it Black - Dick Dale and Deltones/Rolling Stones
Moondance - Van Morrison
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
Sitting On the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay
Strictly Come Dancing/Livin La Vida Loca - TV Theme/Ricky Martin
Teardrop - Massive Attack
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Traditional Irish Reels
Uptown Funk/Good Times - Mark Ronson/Chic
Yesterday - Beatles
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do you take song requests?
I prefer to work from the list I have, but I usually have a limit of learning 1 or 2 special request songs per wedding. Sometimes I might not be able to get the right backing track, it might not be in a good key for violin or it's especially difficult to learn in the limited time I have, so I may not be able to accommodate all requests, but I do try to the best of my ability. I can play more than 2 request songs that are not on my list for an additional fee.
2. Can I hear examples of you playing particular songs?
I do have an album available for purchase with my more popular busking songs. I also play at various events so if you contact me I can let you know when I'm performing at an event near you.
3. What if the date changes due to extenuating circumstances?
I do work from contracts but can be accommodating depending on the circumstance. For example, I have had to reschedule a couple of weddings from 2020 to this year (2022) because of Covid19.
4. How precisely do you stick to timings?
I always make enough room for half hour set up time before performance, or more if I know parking will be difficult. I am flexible with times as I have done a lot of weddings and I know they overrun quite often.
5. Do you do traditional wedding music?
It is very rare that people will ask for it, but I do play the traditional pieces such as Wagner's Bridal March and Mendelssohn's Wedding March. If you are having a civil ceremony then I will not be allowed to play anything religious and usually it's up to the registrar. Lindum Strings uses sheet music for performances so we have the music for that.
6. Can I remove anything I don't like from your set list?
Of course we don't want to cause any upset. If you see something on one of our sample set lists and prefer not to hear it, just let us know.
7. Is your equipment PAT tested?
Some of our equipment is less than a year old so may not need it. Some equipment is PAT tested but not all. We may be able to perform without plugging anything in depending on the length of the performance which would avoid the requirement for PAT testing, however we would prefer to plug in where possible to avoid running out of battery. In some instances we may need clarification from the venue on what they require.
8. Do you have public liability insurance?
Of course, I personally have cover up to £5 million and can provide proof upon request.
I prefer to work from the list I have, but I usually have a limit of learning 1 or 2 special request songs per wedding. Sometimes I might not be able to get the right backing track, it might not be in a good key for violin or it's especially difficult to learn in the limited time I have, so I may not be able to accommodate all requests, but I do try to the best of my ability. I can play more than 2 request songs that are not on my list for an additional fee.
2. Can I hear examples of you playing particular songs?
I do have an album available for purchase with my more popular busking songs. I also play at various events so if you contact me I can let you know when I'm performing at an event near you.
3. What if the date changes due to extenuating circumstances?
I do work from contracts but can be accommodating depending on the circumstance. For example, I have had to reschedule a couple of weddings from 2020 to this year (2022) because of Covid19.
4. How precisely do you stick to timings?
I always make enough room for half hour set up time before performance, or more if I know parking will be difficult. I am flexible with times as I have done a lot of weddings and I know they overrun quite often.
5. Do you do traditional wedding music?
It is very rare that people will ask for it, but I do play the traditional pieces such as Wagner's Bridal March and Mendelssohn's Wedding March. If you are having a civil ceremony then I will not be allowed to play anything religious and usually it's up to the registrar. Lindum Strings uses sheet music for performances so we have the music for that.
6. Can I remove anything I don't like from your set list?
Of course we don't want to cause any upset. If you see something on one of our sample set lists and prefer not to hear it, just let us know.
7. Is your equipment PAT tested?
Some of our equipment is less than a year old so may not need it. Some equipment is PAT tested but not all. We may be able to perform without plugging anything in depending on the length of the performance which would avoid the requirement for PAT testing, however we would prefer to plug in where possible to avoid running out of battery. In some instances we may need clarification from the venue on what they require.
8. Do you have public liability insurance?
Of course, I personally have cover up to £5 million and can provide proof upon request.