Now booking 2026-2027

Classical & Spanish Guitar for Weddings

Live Music for Ceremonies, Cocktail Hours & Intimate Receptions

Every detail matters. The atmosphere, the emotion, the way each moment flows into the next.

From ceremony music through cocktail hour and intimate receptions, live guitar helps shape the experience for you and your guests. Music for each part of the day can be customized to fit the setting, style, and flow of your celebration.

“Can’t Help Falling in Love”

Wedding Ceremony Music

Each part of your ceremony is thoughtfully accompanied by music chosen for its meaning, emotion, and timing. Ceremony music can include classical guitar, Spanish guitar, and meaningful instrumental arrangements of contemporary songs, creating a warm and personal atmosphere from guest arrival through the recessional.

Cocktail Hour Music

Immediately following the ceremony, cocktail hour music helps shift the energy into celebration. Selections are fully customizable and often include Spanish guitar, bossa nova, jazz, instrumental contemporary favorites, and acoustic interpretations of classic rock and pop songs.

Whether elegant and relaxed or upbeat and lively, live guitar creates an atmosphere that feels welcoming, elevated, and personal as guests mingle, enjoy cocktails, and settle into the evening.

“The Girl from Ipanema”

Intimate Receptions & Dinner Music

Coverage can continue through dinner and intimate receptions with a combination of live guitar and thoughtfully curated playlists to match the energy and flow of the evening. Live music can be incorporated for introductions, first dances, special moments, and toasts, with MC support available when needed.

Especially well suited for intimate receptions, micro-weddings, backyard weddings, and private celebrations, live acoustic guitar creates an atmosphere that feels warm, personal, and naturally connected to the setting. Music can range from Spanish and Brazilian guitar to contemporary favorites and relaxed dinner selections, depending on the style and flow of the evening.

“Minuet in C” - Fernando Sor

Wedding Packages

Starting at $1350

Ceremony + Prelude

Romantic classical and Spanish guitar for the ceremony

  • Prelude, processional, interlude and recessional music

  • Custom song arrangements for each section

  • Professional sound system

Ceremony +
Cocktail Hour

Continuous live guitar from guest arrival through cocktail hour

  • Prelude, processional, interlude and recessional music

  • Custom song arrangements

  • Upbeat live guitar for cocktail hour

  • Professional sound system with multiple setups

Full Wedding Atmosphere

Live music, hosting and transitions throughout the celebration

  • Live music across the full event

  • Curated streaming playlists

  • MC support for introductions, dances and toasts

  • Professional sound system & wireless microphone setup

“Austin made our wedding, truly. Using him for ceremony & cocktail hour brought such a special touch we would not be able to replicate”.
Kate — The Inn at Longshore

Hudson Valley wedding guitarist Austin Charnis performing classical, Latin, and contemporary music for ceremonies and cocktail hours
Austin Charnis Guitar, multiple award winner on WeddingWire, The Knot and Zola