Browse 3,510 wedding ceremony musicians available to hire, rated 5 out of 5 across 9,909 reviews from real clients. Find solo violinists, harpists, classical guitarists and string quartets for your processional, vows and signing, with prices from $110, averaging $350.
Wedding ceremony musicians provide live accompaniment during the most meaningful part of your wedding day. Solo performers like acoustic guitarists or violinists suit intimate venues, while string trios and quartets offer a fuller, more orchestral sound for larger spaces. Many ceremony artists also perform during pre-ceremony arrivals, cocktail hours and register signing, giving you continuous live music across multiple parts of your celebration.
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Wedding ceremony musicians focus on live accompaniment during the most personal part of your wedding day. These performers understand the pacing of a ceremony - from the first notes as guests take their seats, through the processional and exchange of vows, to the recessional as you walk back up the aisle together. Their repertoires typically span classical standards like Pachelbel's Canon and Debussy's Clair de Lune through to contemporary arrangements of modern love songs, adapted for acoustic instruments.
The format you choose depends on your venue, the atmosphere you want, and your budget. Solo performers are the most popular option: a classical guitarist works well in garden settings and smaller rooms, while a harpist brings a distinctive, elegant sound that carries across larger spaces without amplification. Violinists are equally versatile, moving between classical pieces and modern pop arrangements with ease. For a richer, more layered sound, string quartets remain one of the most sought-after options for wedding ceremonies. Some couples also book a wedding singer alongside instrumentalists to add vocal performances during the signing of the register or as part of the processional. If your ceremony venue is a church, check whether the venue provides its own organist or has restrictions on outside musicians before booking.
Most ceremony musicians offer a standard package covering three to five musical moments: pre-ceremony background music as guests arrive (typically 15-30 minutes), the processional for the wedding party and bride's entrance, music during the signing of the register or unity ceremony, and the recessional as the couple exits. Some performers extend their set to cover cocktail hour or drinks reception, which can be a cost-effective way to get more from a single booking. Ceremony music is quite different from reception entertainment - it is acoustic, understated and focused on atmosphere rather than getting people on the dance floor.
Wedding ceremony musicians typically charge between $110 and $1,150+, with an average around $350. Solo performers like guitarists and violinists generally sit at the lower end of the range, while string trios and quartets command higher fees due to the number of musicians involved. Price also varies based on performance duration, repertoire complexity, travel distance and whether you need amplification. Many ceremony artists offer packages that bundle pre-ceremony, ceremony and post-ceremony music together at a better rate than booking each segment separately.
The average price is $350 (USD), with most priced from $110 to $1,150+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 16,820 enquiries for Wedding Ceremony Musicians at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 9 November 2026.
Tim Plays Tunes
"Tim was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Played a great mixture of songs to accommodate all ages. Would highly recommend for any function."
Rebeca Obermeier
"Rebeca is amazing. Book her!!
Rebeca did a wonderful job playing for us at our show. Very respectful, well organized, punctual, reliable, talented, great music. A+++"
Claudia Dorado - Classic Guitar
"Claudia was amazing. She is an extraordinarily talented guitarist, playing classical guitar. She was also a pleasure to deal with, communicative, reliable, friendly and amenable. She played Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring as I walked down the aisle and it was glorious. She agreed to learn a few songs we liked to add some Spanish guitar versions of pop songs for the reception (eg Love of My Life - by Queen), and they were beautiful. We would highly recommend her."
Fierce Weddings
"We had this amazing 3-piece band for day two of our wedding in billy byrnes and they were absolutely fantastic. They played such a great mix of music that there was something for everyone, and all of our guests thoroughly enjoyed them. They created a brilliant atmosphere from start to finish and kept everyone entertained. We couldn't have asked for a better band and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for live music for an event."
ABSmooths
"The guy has the best repertoire I believe, I am a musician myself and perfom in different events. The day I met him I was so impressed with his Smooth approach and diversity my promoter and producer side kicked in to want to work with him. ABSmooths is a good professional man."
Singers|Sax|Guitar|Event|Vladi & Rudi
"5/5
"Vladi and Rudi are absolutely great! The huge repertoire, beautiful voices, professional performance made our party great!!!! We shall engage these fantastic musicians again and strongly recommend the to all, who plan an event! Marina""
