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On WeddingWire since 2015

Last update: April 2025

Duo d'Amore is an award-winning, professional violin and cello duo, string trio, and string quartet performing at weddings in Toronto, Ontario, and across Canada. The focus is always on your personality and style as a couple, guaranteeing that you get the wedding music of your deepest, dearest dreams. As one of North America's most active string ensembles, this act takes great pride in delivering the highest quality classical and popular string music backed up by exceptional customer service. We are proud to offer one of the largest lists of pop music in Canada and have an incredibly extensive collection of classical music. We also take custom music requests.

Services Offered

Whatever the size, style, or scope of your wedding, make the musical entertainment truly memorable with the following high-quality, liability-insured services offered by Duo d'Amore:

  • Ceremony music
  • Cocktail hour music
  • Instrumentals
  • Learn new songs
  • Music during breaks
  • Reception music

Frequently asked questions

Are you an agency or a band?

Agency

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental duo
String trio
Instrumental trio
Soloist/vocalist
String quintet
Instrumental solo
String quartet

How many musicians are in your band?

7+

What genres of music does your band play?

Jazz
Acoustic
Classical
Blues
Rock
Classic rock
Folk
World
Pop
Orchestra
Strings
Top 40
50s
60s
70s
80s
90s

What instruments does your group play?

Violin
Cello
Viola

What music services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learning new songs
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
Liability insurance
Willing travel

What services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learn new songs
Liability insurance
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music

What items are available?

Disco ball

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$400

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$500

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$400

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$1,050

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Travel expenses
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Reception music
Music during breaks
Learn new songs

Which of the following are included in the price?

Travel
Learning new songs
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Reception music
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Any other questions?

Reviews for Duo d'Amore

Cass
Cass Sent on 29/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Romantic Ceremony

We had a fantastic experiment with Duo D'Amore! I always wanted string duo or quartet as ceremony music, and this was by far the best decision I made for my wedding ceremony.

Matthew responded to all my emails very fast, and answered all my questions and requests. He is detail oriented, very knowledgeable. He helped me arrange my ceremony music so that it was blended seamlessly and worked with each part of the ceremony.

I requested some songs that were not in the repertoire, and Matthew was open to accomodate this (there was a fee to compensate the musicians for their learning/practice time which was very reasonably priced).

The string duo really elevated my wedding ceremony. I always dreamed of having a very elegant, timeless and romantic frame, and I simply wouldn't have accomplished this vision without the help of Duo D'Amore. I felt like royalty when walking down the aisle, their playing was absolutely dreamy.

I also opted to add on the cocktail hour, because I wanted my guests to enjoy some music. Is it really a garden party cocktail if you don't have a string duo? You deserve it. Pop this add on to have your very own Bridgerton fantasy come to life.

A huge thank you to the entire Duo D'Amore team for making my wedding day all the more special! I am still getting so many compliments for this. Guests are raving!
A
Aileen Sent on 22/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Roseville Wedding Ceremony

Duo d’Amore played during cocktail hour &
wedding ceremony for our daughter’s wedding,
their performance was beautiful and added such a
beautiful touch to such a special day.
They are professional & so talented and we would highly recommend there services for ant event
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 18/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Music for our Wedding Ceremony!

We booked Duo D'amore for our ceremony music at our wedding in Victoria, BC. Matt always responded quickly to any questions through the process and made communication so easy and stress free! He was also very helpful in suggesting songs. They showed up well prepared and the ceremony ran so smoothly, they were true professionals! Our ceremony was so magical thanks to the string duo! This is your sign to book them for our special day! You won't be disappointed!
Tonya
Tonya Sent on 05/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Get the violin and Celloist for your wedding

I wanted to extend my deepest gratitude for the beautiful music you provided at my daughter, Tonya's wedding. The performance was absolutely enchanting and added a magical touch to our special day.


Many thanks,

Cathy Cena - Mother of the Bride
A
Ali Sent on 02/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So Beautiful

We hired a violinist and cellist for our ceremony and cocktail hour. They played beautifully and were on the ball! Having them added a little something extra to our day, and they were a big hit with the crowd!
A
Amanda Sent on 25/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing

We had a beautiful wedding made perfect by Matthew and his musicians at Duo d’Amore. Matthew was quick to respond and easy to work with. The musicians showed up perfectly on time and exceeded my expectations. The music during the ceremony was beautiful and I couldn’t have been more happy. They have a huge list of modern music to choose from which was exactly what I was looking for. I would definitely recommend them for any wedding. Thank you!
L
Lucy Sent on 16/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful ceremony music!

Excellent service! Would recommend.
M
M M Sent on 10/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional

We could not be happier with Duo d'Amore. From day one, they were incredibly responsive, flexible, and easy to work with. The music was absolutely perfect and really added to the atmosphere of the wedding. You cannot go wrong with booking Duo d'Amore!
J
Nate Sent on 09/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful addition to our ceremony

My wife and I hired Duo d'Amore to perform at our outdoor ceremony. Matthew took care of booking the string duo for our ceremony, and was always quick to respond, and happy to answer any of our questions. He was very helpful in recommending music for each portion of the ceremony, and the catalogue of songs to choose from was very impressive and offered plenty of variety.

On the day of, the performers arrived early to set up and play as our guests arrived, and gave a beautiful performance throughout our ceremony. We received many compliments afterwards, and would happily recommend Duo d'Amore to any couple looking to add a memorable performance to their wedding day.
Allison
Allison Sent on 27/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning sound and excellent service!

I hired Duo D'Amour's string trio for my wedding ceremony and I can still hear their beautiful music in my head. The entire experience from booking to the actual performance was top notch. Matthew was quick to reply and to answer any questions I had regarding the music and experience. He also offered helpful advice when asked. The musicians arrived early to set up and were professionally dressed. Their music was absolutely perfect for the ceremony and I had many guests ask me for their information so they could hire them in the future. My only regret is not taping it so I can listen to it again. I highly recommend Duo D'Amour!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2011 Winner
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Meet the team

Matthew Hayes
Matthew Hayes
Owner and Violinist

I received my Bachelor of Music degree with Honours from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2004, studying modern and baroque violin with Jeremy Bell (Penderecki String Quartet) and Julie Baumgartel (Tafelmusik, Nota Bene).

As a violinist , I have performed with the National Academy Orchestra, Mississauga Symphony, Guelph Symphony, Waterloo Chamber Players, Chestnut Hall Camerata, Spiritus Ensemble, Oakville Chamber Orchestra, Royal City Musicial Productions, Community Players of New Hamburg (as concertmaster and string coach), recorded music for film including Deportation at Breakfast (2002), Lenore (2008), The Getouts (2008), appeared on the CW network in Nikita (2011) and on CBC in the Murdoch Mysteries (2011) I have also been broadcast on CBC Radio.

I have participated in festivals such as the Windsor Canadian New Music Festival and the Spoleto USA Festival (Charleston, South Carolina). Recently, I have toured with Video Games Live and performed and hired the string players for the premiere Candian tour of EMI's Libera.

As the owner of Duo d'Amore, I'm excited to consult with you regarding music for your wedding ceremony, reception or corporate event. My warm and friendly personality and in depth knowledge of both classical music performance and customer service will make planning the musical portion of your event easy and fun.

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