Question 1

Do you provide music for wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions?

Accepted Answer

Both! Some couples hire me for the ceremony only, but the biggest regret I hear from couples is that they wished they hired me for the cocktail hour as well. I have four packages ranging from ceremony only to full wedding weekend to suit every couple's needs. The starting package for weekend celebrations includes both ceremony and cocktail hour.

Question 2

How early do you come to set up?

Accepted Answer

I arrive 45 minutes before I'm scheduled to start playing, which typically means a little over an hour before the ceremony. That's plenty of time for me to get set up, tuned, and ready to make your wedding beautiful!

Question 3

Do you learn new songs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, sometimes couples want a special song for the ceremony that's not in my repertoire. This does not happen frequently as my song list is expansive! All of my packages include at least one new song request. In cases where you'd like to add more, there will be a small fee to cover the price of music and additional practice time.

Question 4

What is your travel and break down fee?

Accepted Answer

For weddings more than 25 miles away from North Raleigh, I charge a mileage rate which will be included in your invoice before your sign the contract. For events more than 150 miles away, there may be additional charges to cover accommodations while traveling. All fees include set up and break down, though there may be a cartage fee if a ceremony and cocktail hour are held at different venues, not if they are at different locations at the same venue.

Question 5

What do you wear?

Accepted Answer

I always ask for the dress code and color scheme of the wedding so I can coordinate. I avoid white/cream/beige unless specifically directed otherwise by the couple. If you have any special attire requests, please let me know!

Question 6

What makes you different from other musicians?

Accepted Answer

Unlike many classical musicians, I provide a much wider variety of musical genres. Learning new music is one of the favorite parts of my job (besides celebrating your wedding with you, of course)! I'm constantly learning new pieces to bring my clients the best selection on the market.

Question 7

What are your sales taxes?

Accepted Answer

Sales tax is calculated based upon the county of the event and added to your invoice.

Question 8

Do you provide other services, such as lighting or photo booths?

Accepted Answer

I do not provide lighting, but I do provide ceremony sound support. This add-on comes with two wireless microphones (handheld & lapel), speaker, and on-site audio engineer.

Question 9

What is your style?

Accepted Answer

I love out-of-the-box choices for your wedding music. I've had several brides walk down the aisle to Evanesence or Paramore, grooms who requested Mariah Carey or Usher, or Disney-loving couples who choose their childhood favorites. I also love classical, but prefer something other than Canon in D or Here Comes the Bride - give me Debussy, Liszt, Holst, or Puccini and I'm a happy harpist!

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