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Live Acoustic Music for Weddings & Events

Austin Charnis, Wedding & Event Musician

Serving NY, NJ, CT, PA & destination weddings.

Imagine walking down the aisle to a song that feels uniquely yours.

Picture your guests at cocktail hour, hearing their favorite songs reimagined for acoustic guitar.

I’m Austin, a guitarist specializing in classical, Spanish, and contemporary acoustic music for weddings and events throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and beyond. From ceremony music and cocktail hour to intimate receptions, I provide live music shaped around the setting, atmosphere, and flow of each event.

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WEDDINGS
EVENTS
EVENTS
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“Tale as Old as Time” - Wainwright House

  • Couples consistently describe their experience as effortless, elevated, and unforgettable.

    “Austin was hands-down the best vendor to work with from start to finish.”
    His presence and performance truly elevated the entire atmosphere. I’d hire him ten times over.

    - Devon D

  • Couples consistently describe their experience as effortless, elevated, and unforgettable.

    “Austin was absolutely amazing!”
    The music was played so beautifully, it brought my now-husband, who never cries, to tears!!
    -Maddy M

  • Couples consistently describe their experience as effortless, elevated, and unforgettable.

    “We couldn’t be happier with our decision to book Austin!”
    Not only is he an incredibly talented classical guitarist, but he also went above and beyond by learning the specific songs that we wanted for our special day.
    - Chris A

  • Couples consistently describe their experience as effortless, elevated, and unforgettable.

    “We 100% recommend Austin!”
    Austin was recommended to us as a preferred musician of The Garrison and we are so glad we went with him!
    - Danny M

Trusted by esteemed venues and planners throughout the Northeast.

Live wedding guitarist for events at Le Chateau
Private event guitarist Austin Charnis featured at Caramoor
Live wedding guitarist for events at Lyndhurst Mansion
Live wedding guitarist for events at Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Live wedding guitarist for events at Factoria

Austin Charnis is a classical and fingerstyle guitarist providing live music for weddings, private events, and corporate gatherings throughout the Northeast and destination celebrations.

Performances range from wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours to intimate receptions, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and private events, with repertoire spanning classical guitar, Spanish guitar, bossa nova, jazz, and contemporary favorites.

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Award-winning Hudson Valley classical and fingerstyle guitarist Austin Charnis providing live wedding music across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
Austin Charnis recipient Wedding Wire Choice Awards 2024
Austin Charnis recipient Wedding Wire Choice Awards 2025
Austin Charnis Guitar, Wedding Wire Couple's Choice award winner, 2025
The Knot Hall Of Fame Weddings award — Austin Charnis guitarist.
Austin Charnis Guitar, The Knot Best of Weddings award winner, 2026
Austin Charnis Guitar, The Knot Best of Weddings award winner, 2025
Austin Charnis Guitar, Best of Zola award winner, 2023
Austin Charnis Guitar, Best of Zola award winner, 2026
Zola Best of 2025 award for wedding music — Austin Charnis.
Austin Charnis Guitar, Best of Zola award winner, 2024