X Post: Ceremony music

soontobecruz Posted: Jul 29, 2009 08:46 AM

X Post: Ceremony music

so I didn't think I wanted any live musicians for the ceremony I would just have the organist the church provides and now I am doubting this.

My sister had a string quartet, so did my cousin so I don't want that. I was thinking of a harpist or possibly just a violinist solo.

Price is a big concern I have no idea what this will go for anyone with info I would really appreciate it. Feel free to FM if you feel more comfortable.

Thanks

Tori2082 Posted: Jul 29, 2009 09:00 AM

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I would ask your DJ or Band (whichever you booked for the wedding, if you booked yet). They probably would provide live music for the ceremony. We're using a DJ, but we're having a pianist for the cocktail hour, so I know DJ's can provide live musicians. We're paying $500 for the hour, but looking back I think that's too much!

lisagail55 Posted: Jul 29, 2009 09:07 AM

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I think harpists are like $900 because their instrument is so damn big. 1 violin is prob like $200-300.

Here's an idea (a unique one at that!): Guitarist, playing this song for you as you walk down the isle... Storybook Love from The Princess Bride

It's what I'm gonna do! (minus the live instrument)

soontobecruz Posted: Jul 29, 2009 09:12 AM

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Posted by lisagail55

I think harpists are like $900 because their instrument is so damn big. 1 violin is prob like $200-300.

Here's an idea (a unique one at that!): Guitarist, playing this song for you as you walk down the isle... Storybook Love from The Princess Bride

It's what I'm gonna do! (minus the live instrument)

$900 EFF that!!!!! LOL

That sounds beautiful!! I have to do research on this and find out what I like and what the church will allow to play too...

Thanks for the info Date Twin! We could be ceremony music date twins too! LOL

MrsDrinkh20 Posted: Jul 29, 2009 09:22 AM

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we used a string quartet and though we got a good price because we know her, the normal price is between 600 and 700. THey were AMAZING! I would happily pay that for a string quartet over 900 for a harpist, but thats just me! HTH!

debzy Posted: Jul 29, 2009 09:29 AM

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For our ceremony, we have a keyboard and flute. Then the keyboardist will play the piano during cocktail hour.

soontobecruz Posted: Jul 29, 2009 10:00 AM

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Posted by MrsDrinkh20

we used a string quartet and though we got a good price because we know her, the normal price is between 600 and 700. THey were AMAZING! I would happily pay that for a string quartet over 900 for a harpist, but thats just me! HTH!

agreed!! I didn't know what a harpist went for so that is NOT happening.