Weddings, weddings, weddings... although next weekend we do also have a corporate event! Candies and Weddings are like Strawberries and Cream... with added Champagne... and we love it when we get a few kind words after an event. Last week we had three :) The first from a beautiful bride (and handsome groom!) who married in the Charente in SW France... Thank you all [...]
The Candies Sing at lots of weddings! When you're booking a band for a wedding it's really important that you find musicians who have lots of experience... weddings are wonderful and unique and fabulous and a specialist arena! We often pick up bookings whilst performing at other weddings (from friends, venues and wedding professionals) and one of the questions we're asked over and over [...]
It's no secret that The Candies love a little vintage. We love the music, the fashion, the styling, even the lipstick! And it appears we're not alone. Today I read an article on BridalGuide.com about the five hottest current trends... Vintage is # 2! Not just for weddings but parties and particularly afternoon tea parties, champagne receptions, corporate events and even hen parties! We [...]
Fabulously Vintage Music at Chateau Durantie A few days ago we had an email from a Irish couple... could we do a last minute vin d'honneur at the beautiful Chateau de la Durantie. The Candies love weddings so how could we say no. With a quick flurry of emails, arrangements were made and today we arrived at the chateau on the most beautiful of [...]
Beautiful Wedding in Beautiful Bourdeilles Another glorious day in South West France and another wedding for The Candies. Today's couple live in France and married a few month ago, but arranged this party to celebrate with family and friends; and folks had travelled from across the globe to attend. Wedding Party in Beautiful Bourdeilles, Dordogne (more…)
South West France is Dotted with Fabulous Chateaux South West France is dotted with fabulous chateaux and weddings are hugely popular but not everyone wants to get married on a Saturday. Today's wedding party travelled from Holland and, as many of their guests were travelling from Holland over the weekend they chose to get married on a Sunday. Saturdays book quickly. Couples travel to [...]
A Wedding for a Vintage Fan Several months ago we were contacted by a French couple who LOVE everything vintage and retro! They wanted a Candy Wedding and of course... Candies being Candies... we had to say yes. The wedding was held at the Domaine équestre de Lauzerte, which is a large equestrian complex with its own Salle de Fetes. There were also several [...]
Are you getting married or hosting a special party or maybe you just feel like celebrating?! The Candies have a set list packed full of huge party hits from every decade; their evening set is perfect for all Disco Divas! If you love Motown and Disco and the Swinging 60's, great hits from the noughties and the best of contempoary music then you will [...]
A few years ago we were asked to perform at a wedding. The client loved the music so much he invited us back to perform at a 50th Birthday party. And the client loved the music so much he invited us back to perform at a friends very special surprise 70th birthday party. This party was held in lovely gardens overlooking the fabulous Dordogne [...]