FAQ
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To secure your date, simply inquire for a personalized quote, sign the agreement, and submit the required retainer. Once both are received, your date is officially reserved.
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We recommend booking as soon as you’ve secured your venue and ceremony time. Popular weekends often book 12-18 months in advance.
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After booking, we’ll send you our music guide and repertoire list. If you’re unsure what to choose, we’re happy to recommend songs based on your wedding style and ceremony timeline.
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Absolutely. If you’re not sure where to start, we’re happy to guide you through the process. Based on your style and preferences, we’ll recommend songs for each part of the ceremony and help create a flow that feels personal and meaningful.
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Absolutely. You’re welcome to choose music from our repertoire, and we also include a few custom song requests for your ceremony. We’ll professionally arrange and prepare them in advance so they’re ready for your wedding day.
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No, we’ll take care of those for you. We carefully curate the prelude and cocktail hour music from our repertoire to create a beautiful atmosphere while your guests arrive and mingle, but we will ask if you would prefer a more contemporary pop or elegant classical selection. You’ll only need to choose the songs for the key ceremony moments, such as the processional and recessional.
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We play throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, but also travel frequently to Wine Country and the Sacramento area. Travel is included within our standard service area, and additional travel fees may apply for locations outside of it.
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Yes. We love outdoor weddings as long as the musicians and instruments are protected from direct sun, rain, and extreme weather. If your ceremony is outdoors, we simply ask that a shaded area and stable ground be available if needed.
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Our ceremony package includes prelude music while guests arrive and are seated, typically beginning about 20 to 30 minutes before the ceremony starts.
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Yes. We offer live music for cocktail hours, dinners, receptions, and other wedding events. If you’d like music beyond the ceremony, we’d be happy to create a custom package.
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Yes. We regularly coordinate with planners, photographers, officiants, DJs, and venue staff to ensure the music flows seamlessly with your timeline.
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For acoustic performances, we simply ask for one armless chair per musician. If your venue requires amplification, we’re happy to discuss the best setup for your space, typically with your DJ.
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Yes. To reserve your wedding date, we typically require a 50% nonrefundable retainer at the time of booking, with the remaining balance due closer to your wedding day. If you have specific payment needs, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.
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Live string music creates an elegant, emotional atmosphere that recordings simply can’t replicate. Our musicians adapt naturally to the timing of your ceremony, ensuring every entrance, pause, and special moment feels seamless and memorable. If you would like to elevate your special day, inquire with us to check availability and receive a personalized quote.
Ready to book?
If you’re planning your event and want it to sound as beautiful as it looks, reach out to check our availability or get a quick quote.