A familiar song as you walk in, a quiet musical moment after your vows, a joyful recessional: live music gives your wedding ceremony a personal voice.
SwissDuo accompanies celebrant-led, church and civil wedding ceremonies in Switzerland with cello and piano or cello and organ. Pianist, organist and arranger Irina Grebaus and cellist Sandi Toka Nova bring together classical works, pop songs and film music in their own arrangements. We help you choose music that suits your story and the order of your ceremony.
No piano at the venue? We can bring our digital piano. We agree on the position and technical requirements with you and the venue in advance.
Cello and piano or cello and organ?
Cello and piano combines the warm cello melody with a versatile piano accompaniment. This line-up suits classical works as well as our own pop and film music arrangements.
Cello and organ brings the singing voice of the cello together with the distinctive sound of a church organ. An accomplished organist, Irina Grebaus joins Sandi Toka Nova to provide a festive musical setting for your wedding ceremony.
For cello and organ, we coordinate the repertoire, permission to use the instrument, its condition and access for preparation with the church. We will gladly advise you on which line-up best suits your musical wishes.
Which music suits your wedding ceremony?
You may already have a song that means something to you. Or you may want to explore different sounds first. Three questions offer a useful starting point:
- Which melody has a personal meaning for you?
- Should the moment feel peaceful, solemn or joyful?
- What role will the music play in the ceremony?
A pop ballad can be as moving on cello and piano as a classical work. The cello carries the melody while the piano shapes the harmony and movement. Familiar songs remain recognisable without a singer.
Listen, for example, to our interpretations of Perfect, All of Me, A Thousand Years or The Swan by Camille Saint-Saëns.
An example of a musical running order
This selection is a suggestion. Not every ceremony includes the same elements; we adapt the pieces and their placement to your actual running order.
| Moment | Possible music | Atmosphere |
|---|---|---|
| Processional | Perfect – Ed Sheeran | Personal and romantic |
| Musical pause after the vows | All of Me – John Legend | Warm and intimate |
| Signing, if included | Ave Maria – Bach–Gounod | Peaceful and reflective |
| Recessional | A lively piece chosen together | Joyful and festive |
For the processional, we consider the walking distance and pace. Musical pauses should allow enough room for both words and music. The recessional can bring a lighter, more energetic mood.
Celebrant-led, church or civil wedding ceremony
For a celebrant-led ceremony, the music can be closely connected to your personal story and the contributions of your celebrant.
For a church wedding, agree on the selection with the officiating minister or priest. Find more ideas in our article on wedding songs for a church ceremony.
For a civil ceremony, we discuss which musical contributions are possible within the available time and space.
Your special song on cello and piano
Would you like a piece that is not yet in our programme? Tell us the title, artist and intended moment as early as possible. We will assess how the song can work for our instruments and what preparation it requires.
Our repertoire gives you an overview of our musical range.
What we arrange with you in advance
To plan the music, we need the date, ceremony venue, approximate guest numbers and intended running order. We also discuss your song choices, instrument positioning and technical equipment.
For an outdoor ceremony, preparation includes a dry, sheltered position and a bad-weather alternative. If the ceremony and reception take place in different locations, we also allow for the move.
Your wedding music with SwissDuo
Tell us when and where you are getting married and which music matters to you. Together, we will create the musical accompaniment for your ceremony.