Affordable Elegance Music

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Packages

Category: Live Band or Ensemble

Type: Mixed chamber ensemble

Genres: Classical

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About Affordable Elegance Music

Affordable Elegance Music

Cellist & Manager

Affordable Elegance String Ensemble is a collaborative ensemble of experienced professional musicians dedicated to bringing the beauty of live string performances to weddings and nuptials alike. Our high level of knowledge and experience allows us to provide an elegant performance that enhances the atmosphere of your special day. Music for your nuptials/wedding can be chosen from our vast repertoire (classical and non-classical) or, should you choose to add a personal touch, we can arrange any music for your event. We love to perform current music and would be happy to provide an arrangement of a piece for a nominal fee.

Originally from Chattanooga, TN, Marshunda co-founded and managed East Tennessee's Premier wedding musical group, The Lake Terrace String Trio for 10 years until her move to the New England area in 2006. Marshunda started playing the cello in the 6th grade because she had a crush on a boy....who played the cello. The rest is history! Having finished two masters degrees at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville she has since moved to the Boston area. Marshunda has conducted many youth ensembles and has been a guest conductor with various orchestras in New England. Currently, Marshunda is a Waldorf school music teacher and cellist.


Services

Services

  • Music during breaks

Musical genres

  • Classical
  • Motown/Soul
  • Pop/Top 40s
  • R&B
  • Scottish or Irish

Event types

  • After party
  • Cocktail hour
  • Couples luncheon
  • Elopement
  • Engagement party
  • Farewell brunch
  • Other
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding reception
  • Wedding shower
  • Welcome party

Affordable Elegance Music packages

String Duet: Ceremony Only

Price$1,365

Description

A duet of instrumentalists for a wedding ceremony service. One (1) hour. This service is taxable. Travel fees may be included.

What’s included
  • 30 minute musical prelude as guests are arriving
  • 30 minute ceremony

String Duet: Ceremony & Cocktail Hour

Price$1,540

Description

A duet of instrumentalists for a wedding ceremony & cocktail hour service. One (1) hour. This service is taxable. Travel fees may be included.

What’s included
  • 30 minute musical prelude as guests are arriving
  • 30 minute ceremony
  • 60 minutes of music for cocktail hour/reception

String Trio: Ceremony Only

Price$1,810

Description

A trio of instrumentalists for a wedding ceremony & cocktail hour service. One (1) hour. This service is taxable. Travel fees may be included.

What’s included
  • 30 minute musical prelude as guests are arriving
  • 30 minute ceremony

String Trio: Ceremony & Cocktail Hour

Price$2,070

Description

A trio of instrumentalists for a wedding ceremony & cocktail hour service. One (1) hour. This service is taxable. Travel fees may be included.

What’s included
  • 30 minute musical prelude as guests are arriving
  • 30 minute ceremony
  • 60 minutes of music for cocktail hour/reception

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

3 reviews

  • AR

    Ashley R.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •May 9, 2026

    Must have for ceremonies!!

    We had the best experience working with Affordable Elegance Music from start to finish. Their communication was super clear and easy to understand every step of the way, which made planning our ceremony stress-free. They went the extra mile by learning songs specifically for our wedding, and their performance made our ceremony beautiful and unique. The team was extremely polite and professional throughout the entire process, and honestly, we have nothing bad to say about them. If you're looking for a string duo, we would recommend them to any couple.

    Marshunda Smith•May 30, 2026

    It was completely our pleasure! We enjoyed your ceremony as well.

  • NS

    Nathan Sidman

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 26, 2026

    We could not have picked a better group to use for our ceremony at our wedding last month! They learned a new song and were flawless.

  • BP

    Betsy Perron

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jun 23, 2026

    Last summer (2025), Affordable Elegance provided the music for our daughter’s wedding ceremony and the cocktail hour following. Anna’s violin playing was extraordinary. The music added just the right touch of emotion and beauty to the intimate ceremony. She played a mix of contemporary and classical music, and, as the company name suggests, her performance was both elegant and affordable! We were so satisfied that we have invited Anna, and also an associate who plays the cello, to play for our younger daughter’s wedding this fall!

    Affordable Elegance Music•Jun 27, 2026

    Thank you so much, Betsy! This truly means the world to us. It has been a joy to be part of your family's celebrations, and we're honored you've welcomed Affordable Elegance back for both of your daughters' weddings. Anna will be so glad to read this, and she and our cellist Shannon, are already looking forward to playing for your younger daughter's wedding this fall. Thank you for your kind words, your trust, and for letting us share in these beautiful moments. Warm regards, Marshunda & the Affordable Elegance team


We typically wear all black clothing unless something else is requested by the client.
Yes, we can learn new songs. We need at least 6 weeks prior to the event in order to learn the new song.
If we have it in our musical collection, yes, we will take requests.
Yes. Both.
Maybe. I would need to chat with the client further to determine their needs, wants and if I can help on this matter.
We arrive at least 30 minutes before we are contracted to begin performing.
Travel fee is XX miles (round trip from Beverly, MA or Portland, ME) x # of musicians x $0.725 (2026 IRS standard mileage rate) = total mileage
No
We require armless chairs and to NOT be in the direct sunlight. We do need adequate lighting though.