MUSICIANS: TenStringedLyre
Peso Value: Php 17,000 (June 2013)
Ratings: 5/5
Inclusions:
When Roan and I were looking for musicians for our wedding, Roan had made it explicit that he wanted a string quartet rather than a live band. It was probably the easiest deliberation we had when we came to choosing musicians for the wedding because both our do’s and don’t met.
Peso Value: Php 17,000 (June 2013)
Ratings: 5/5
Inclusions:
- String Quartet (cello, viola, violin, flute)
- Female Singer
When Roan and I were looking for musicians for our wedding, Roan had made it explicit that he wanted a string quartet rather than a live band. It was probably the easiest deliberation we had when we came to choosing musicians for the wedding because both our do’s and don’t met.
Our primary concern with live bands is that they tend to make or break a wedding event. Roan and I were invited to a distant relative’s birthday celebration in Alabang a little over a year before our wedding. We were not informed that it was a formal affair; every one was either in their long gown or suit while Roan and I were in our sweatshirt and jeans. Anyway, a live band played during the celebration. They sounded really great from outside, but when we finally saw how they were dressed, we kind of felt embarrassed for them. The lady vocalist had this really skimpy dress on that no one from across the room would ever miss. It didn’t quite pass our very own definition of being classy. Clearly, we didn’t want this on our wedding, so we got ourselves a string quartet group.
I don’t really remember how I came across TenStringedLyre, but the same with Blacktieproject, I sent them an inquiry because I’ve read that one of them is a Thomasian graduate. I only inquired via email, but they were pretty fast in responding, and were very polite. I know it’s only via email, but I felt the sincerity from Ms Jean, their main contact person, during the inquiry phase. Roan and I talked about our options overnight, and the following morning, we expressed our interest in getting them for our wedding.
If I may share, their standard procedure is to request a 50% down payment to reserve their slot on the day of the event; however, we fell short of cash that time, and Roan hadn’t wired money in, so I had to ask if it was okay to book our reservation even if we’re shy of a couple of thousands. Ms Jean was very understanding, and allowed it given the situation. Immediately after receiving the next batch of budget from Roan, I settled what was due.
Ms Jean of TenStringedLyre had been very patient with us. She was also very diligent in following up on our personal repertoire for both ceremony and reception. The part of it all was when she agreed to arrange a melody for my friend who will be singing the responsorial psalm during the ceremony. She even invited him to their recording studio for rehearsals a week before our wedding, which I personally appreciated. Also, during the wedding, one of our Principal Sponsors requested that he sing one song for Roan and I. Ms Jean gladly accommodated his request, and played a familiar song in the piano that he sang along to.
I don’t know with the rest of their clients, but Ms Jean came to our wedding to play the piano. It wasn’t included in the package, but she came because she wanted to see me. Too bad I wasn’t able to talk to her during the wedding, but she understood at that time that it was crazy being the stars of the night. I sent her a message the following day, apologizing for failing to personally introduce myself to her, and she replied with a very sincere message that made me smile.
I know for sure that they did very well during our wedding because two of our guests asked for their contact details afterwards, clearly an indication that they were impressed by TenStringedLyre's world-class performance and professionalism.
Contact Details:
TenStringedLyre
(02) 806 2485
0933 509 6633 / 0947 991 9241 / 0915 207 3969
[email protected]
www.tenstringedlyre.com
I don’t really remember how I came across TenStringedLyre, but the same with Blacktieproject, I sent them an inquiry because I’ve read that one of them is a Thomasian graduate. I only inquired via email, but they were pretty fast in responding, and were very polite. I know it’s only via email, but I felt the sincerity from Ms Jean, their main contact person, during the inquiry phase. Roan and I talked about our options overnight, and the following morning, we expressed our interest in getting them for our wedding.
If I may share, their standard procedure is to request a 50% down payment to reserve their slot on the day of the event; however, we fell short of cash that time, and Roan hadn’t wired money in, so I had to ask if it was okay to book our reservation even if we’re shy of a couple of thousands. Ms Jean was very understanding, and allowed it given the situation. Immediately after receiving the next batch of budget from Roan, I settled what was due.
Ms Jean of TenStringedLyre had been very patient with us. She was also very diligent in following up on our personal repertoire for both ceremony and reception. The part of it all was when she agreed to arrange a melody for my friend who will be singing the responsorial psalm during the ceremony. She even invited him to their recording studio for rehearsals a week before our wedding, which I personally appreciated. Also, during the wedding, one of our Principal Sponsors requested that he sing one song for Roan and I. Ms Jean gladly accommodated his request, and played a familiar song in the piano that he sang along to.
I don’t know with the rest of their clients, but Ms Jean came to our wedding to play the piano. It wasn’t included in the package, but she came because she wanted to see me. Too bad I wasn’t able to talk to her during the wedding, but she understood at that time that it was crazy being the stars of the night. I sent her a message the following day, apologizing for failing to personally introduce myself to her, and she replied with a very sincere message that made me smile.
I know for sure that they did very well during our wedding because two of our guests asked for their contact details afterwards, clearly an indication that they were impressed by TenStringedLyre's world-class performance and professionalism.
Contact Details:
TenStringedLyre
(02) 806 2485
0933 509 6633 / 0947 991 9241 / 0915 207 3969
[email protected]
www.tenstringedlyre.com