Leanne and Kevin were married in beautiful Santa Barbara and we were honored to have our STRING TRIO perform at their SB Courthouse Sunken Gardens ceremony.

Here are the main songs we played at the ceremony:

• Prelude: Here Comes the Sun, Over the Rainbow, Imagine
• Seating of the Parents: Hallelujah
• Bridesmaids Processional: Piano Man
• Bride's Processional: A Thousand Years
• Recessional: She's Got a Way

Leanne and Kevin's reception was held at the Narrative Loft, where we provided STRING LIGHTING, DRAPING, UPLIGHTING, PAPER LANTERN INSTALLATION and DJ Gavin Roy to play their event. We also had our PHOTO BOOTH in action for extra fun for their guests.

Here are some key songs from their reception:
Grand Entrance: G-Eazy & Halsey - Him & I
First Dance: Ed Sheeran - Perfect
Bride and Father Dance: Heartland - I Loved Her First
Groom and Mother Song: Van Morrison - Days Like This
Last Song: Hermes House Band - Country Roads

Adam and Tamara were married at the Santa Barbara Zoo, and we were honored to provide DJ (DJ Gavin Roy) and Live Musician (String Quartet, Drummer) Services. Tamara is from Hawaii, and Adam is from New York - their styles came together perfectly for a one-of-a-kind celebration!

Our String Quartet in action at the ceremony.

Tamara dedicated a hula to Adam before their first dance. Later on in the evening, her hula troupe friends entertained the guests.

Our drummer in action (with the DJ) at the reception.

Some song highlights from the event:

Ceremony (As Played By String Quartet):
Seating of Parents Song: Bach - Air on the G string
Bridesmaids Processional Song: Foo Fighters - Everlong
Bride Processional Song: Leonard Bernstein - One Hand, One Heart
Recessional Song: Muse - Starlight

Reception:
Bridal Party Intro Music: Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Bride & Groom Intro Song: Wonder, Stevie - For Once In My Life
Bride & Groom's First Dance Song: Pearl Jam - Future Days
Bride and Father Song: Heartland - I Loved Her First
Groom and Mother Song: Armstrong, Louis - What A Wonderful World
Cake Cutting Song: Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar on Me
Last Dance Song: Frankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes Off You

An amazing weekend of celebration for Emily and Emmanuel's wedding started with a rehearsal dinner at Viva Mexican Restaurant in Santa Barbara. Our SALSA TRIO played for their guests at this fun and fabulous 3-hour dance party. 

During the ceremony, we were proud to have our classically trained singer Rachel take the stage to sing Shania Twain's "From This Moment" during the Rose Presentation to Parents. 

Once Emily and Emmanuel kissed a the end of the ceremony, guests were instructed to shake maracas (which were placed under each seat). This signaled our Mariachi band to pop out and surprise everyone with jubilant tunes! 

Then our band walked all the guests over in a procession to cocktail hour, where more fun ensued :)

Toward the end of cocktail hour, Emmanuel surprised Emily by serenading to her - dressed as one of our Mariachi band members! 

Here is our lighting in the ballroom, with color wash changes:

Then our professional dancers got the crowd inspired for the dance party:

And they danced. All night! To DJ Gavin Roy! Congratulations Emily and Emmanuel!! :)

Pitch Perfect costars Skylar Astin and Anna Camp got married in a romantic wedding ceremony on Saturday, September 10 at Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez, California. We were honored to be part of their big day with OUR STRING TRIO playing music for their beautiful ceremony. 

Anna's processional walk music was Gluck's "Minuet from Dance of the Blessed Spirits" (attendants) to Pachelbel's "Canon in D" at a very regal tempo on her request; recessional, Mendelssohn "Wedding March", a bit of Handel Hornpipe to Bruno Mars' "Marry You". The couple was so enchanted by and smitten with each other in the ceremony. Her dress, a dream; the ceremony arbor was unique, fairy tale like and just so perfect for the vineyard setting.

Their fabulous photographer (main pic above) was Katie Schuler and their planner was Tessa Brand of Tessa Lyn Events. Congratulations Skylar and Anna! Here is a link to more details of their event on USWeekly:

http://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/pictures/inside-anna-camp-skylar-astins-vineyard-wedding-photos-w439875

Are you or your fiancé of Scottish or Irish heritage? Surprise your guests with the smooth sounds of bagpipes for your prelude and ceremony. After the ceremony have our bagpiper lead your guests in a Celtic March to the cocktail hour!  

Nothing like the angelic sounds of a harp at your ceremony. Our Lever, Pedal and Celtic Harpists can play any classical, traditional, pop and standard song arrangements you request! 

Our pop/rock style guitarists with an edge for your ceremony can play contemporary love songs and standards, instrumental or with vocals. 

Play me a song Mr Piano Man! Traditional, Classical, Broadway, Jazz Standards, or Rock/Pop/Modern - we've got you covered with our pianists on roster :)

Getting married in Santa Barbara? Immerse your guests in the total Santa Barbara flavor with a Flamenco/Spanish guitarist - bringing the sound of Classic Spain to your prelude and ceremony.

Surprise your guests with a full 9-Piece Mariachi Band at your ceremony. Or just use them for the surprise recessional and to march your guests to a lively cocktail hour where they continue to play! 

The ultimate ceremony musician combination - from classical arrangements to rock and pop favorites, a string quartet is definitely an all-around crowd pleaser.

Live music at a wedding ceremony is a very nice addition to the main event of the day. Whichever instrumentation you decide, make sure it reflects your style, heritage, and taste. We can also combine different musicians together for a custom ensemble. Congratulations! 

We were so honored to be part of the QAD Staff Holiday Event with our STRING TRIO for cocktail hour and DJ +SAX + DRUMS for dinner/dancing. Here's some video of the event taken by one of our team members - the camera is a little too close to the drummer so his audio is the loudest, but you get the idea - a rocking' event! Check out the conga line at the end :)

Alexy and Michelle were married at the beautiful Riviera Mansion in downtown Santa Barbara on Saturday November 15, 2014. Their planner was the amazing Emily Louise Jacks of Louise Georges-Yves. 

We were honored to have provided our string trio (flute trio) for ceremony, pianist for cocktail hour, and DJ Spencer for the reception.
Here is our string trio (flute trio) at the wedding ceremony:

Here is our pianist at cocktail hour:

We also provided uplighting for three of the rooms in the reception space (dining room, dining room annex, bar/dance floor). We also provided pinspots (magnetic LED remote controlled lights) that we installed on existing chandeliers. An area wash in the garden and uplighting at the front entrance (not pictured) was also installed by our team. 

Here are some of the formal songs at the reception: 
Bride & Groom Intro Song: Daft Punk - Get Lucky
Bride & Groom's First Dance Song: Blue Suede - Hooked On A Feeling
Bride and Father Song: Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World
Groom and Mother Song: Yuri Shatunov - Aetctbo (Russian)
Bouquet Song: Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun 
Garter Toss Song: Queen - Another One Bites The Dust

Katharine and Christian had their amazing wedding at the Four Seasons Biltmore Resort in Santa Barbara on Sunday 4/14/13. We were very happy to provide them with DJ services and lighting (up-lights and a dance-floor gobo - see pics).

The ceremony was held at the Mariposa Garden, where the magnificent Aurora Ensemble performed as a string quartet. Their cocktail hour was on the El Mar patio, and the quartet played a mix of pop and classic favorites. Our amazing wedding planner was Rebecca Gigandet who made sure the entire day went perfect for Katharine and Christian. 

During dancing, our couple made special song dedications to guests and special groups of friends and family - fast ones, slow ones, and even outrageously fun ones. We also played the Canadian National Anthem for the arrival of the late night snack - Poutine!

Here are some song highlights from their wedding:
First Dance: Jack Johnson - "Angel"
Parents' Dance: Louis Armstrong - " Wonderful World"
Bouquet Toss: Divinyls - "I Touch Myself"
Garter Toss: Michael Buble - "Feeling Good"
Last Song: Neil Diamond - "Sweet Caroline" + Etta James "At Last"

Congratulations Katharine and Christian!!