Wedding music planning
Questions & answers
Live music adds something unforgettable to a wedding day. These answers cover the questions couples ask most often while planning their ceremony.
Your soundtrack to happily ever after.
How far in advance can I secure you for my wedding?
For many years, couples would secure a date seven months or less in advance. Christine is now seeing dates reserved a year or more ahead. If she is available, she will secure a date whenever you are ready.
How far will you travel?
There is no added travel fee within a 30-mile radius. Christine generally stays within about an hour of travel, although exceptions are sometimes possible. If the venue is farther away, contact her to discuss availability and a travel fee.
How do I secure my date?
After your inquiry, Christine will discuss what you want musically and the options she can provide. She will give you a quote that fits those needs. To reserve the date, she sends a contract to sign and return with a $100 deposit.
Is my deposit refundable?
Once the signed contract and deposit secure your date, Christine will no longer offer that date to other inquiries. For that reason, the contract states that the deposit is non-refundable.
What if my time or date changes?
Christine is happy to change the time or date as long as it does not create a conflict with another event. Contact her as early as possible if your plans shift.
Will solo violin be enough sound for my ceremony?
Absolutely. When guests are seated for a ceremony, solo violin fills the area well—whether there are 12 guests or 200. For a louder cocktail hour, Christine can add an instrument and discuss wireless amplification.
Do you have a list of songs?
A huge list can quickly become overwhelming. Keep a short list of songs you like, and Christine will meet with you about two months before the wedding to finalize selections. Once she understands your style, she can suggest music that fits. Because she plays from memory, she can time the music to each entrance and recessional.
Will you need to attend the rehearsal?
No. As the wedding approaches, you will have a detailed planning meeting to make final song selections and review the ceremony. That serves as Christine’s rehearsal. On the wedding day, she only needs a signal from the planner.
What if you have an emergency?
Christine plans her life around her weddings and has been fortunate not to encounter an emergency. As sensible backup planning, the DJ, band or another musician at the event should know the ceremony selections and be prepared to play them if an unexpected emergency occurs.
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