Classical Guitar Wedding Ceremonies Inc.
New York City , NY 10128
(map) Phone: 888-961-4048
Reviews for Classical Guitar Wedding Ceremonies Inc.
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Chris Dunn provided the music for my wedding ceremony. The music was great; he was professional and responsive throughout the entire process which started months before. One of my concerns before acquiring Chris was selecting a musician from the web based on the sample provided on a website; the music played at the ceremony sounded just as good as the samples provided online.
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Chris' music was beautiful and set the perfect tone for our daughter's wedding. He was responsive, professional, and a pleasure to work with. Very talented! I would definitely recommend him.
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We worked with Chris Dunn for our ceremony and cocktail hour music and he was absolutely phenomenal!! We were so excited to find him after listening to countless other musicians and so excited that he would travel to our location to work with us! He was very professional and thorough (all via email and phone communication) and worked with us on timing, song selection and pricing! All of our guests said he was amazing and that it was such a nice touch to our wedding.
Thank you Chris for being awesome and good luck on your own wedding planning!!
Thank you,
Jessica and...
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Absolutely wonderful music by Dan Lippel and very professional service by Chris and Dan. They were very easy to work with, accommodating and pleasant professionals. Highly recommended! thank you
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Absolutely Pleased with Chris! He made the most important part of our wedding perfect...the music moved me and my husband (and everyone else)....
THANK YOU! :)
Claudia
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Chris did an excellent job on the ceremony music for my daughter's wedding! It was played so beautifully and he made himself available to go over music selections well before the ceremony. It was never an issue reaching him or making last minute changes. Everyone was truly impressed. I would highly recommend him to anyone!! What an outstanding musician!
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Chris's music is phenomenal. However, he is also helpful in selecting music and really cares about you. A few days before the wedding we added a candlelight ceremony and contacted hi. He was immediately responsive and communicated with us by e-mail and phone calls to make sure we selected the right music.
He is a gem and will help make your wedding very special!!
GUEST




Amazing! Chris Dunn played beautifully during our ceremony. He was so helpful in assisting us with our music choices and we couldn't have been happier working with him.
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Save yourself time and simply hire Chris Dunn for your wedding ceremony music. It was lovely and perfect for my daughter’s outdoor ceremony.
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We had one of Chris' colleagues, Mark, perform music for our ceremony. It was beautiful and he was so talented.
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I contacted Chris very early on in the planning process, and I am glad I did. He was able to play personally at our wedding, and it was great.
This is not a negative, but I really only remember parts of the music from the ceremony. I could tell the songs he was playing, but it was not overpowering. And it shouldn't be, it was the perfect amount of ambiance and mood-setting, without trying to steal the show.
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Very easy to work with. All the guests commented on how great the ceremony music was.
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Chris is excellent. His music is so beautiful. And he is so professional and great to work with. We couldn't be happier that we chose him for our ceremony.
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If I could I would rate Chris Dunn a 10 out of 5! He was very easy to communicate with, and everything we wanted was executed perfectly. My only regret is that I did not get to tell him this in person before he left the reception. We had Mr. Dunn perform during our ceremony and the cocktail hour. He is very self sufficient and organized on top of being a fantastic guitar player. Bravo, Mr. Dunn!
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We were beyond happy with Christopher Dunn's services for our wedding. We asked Mr. Dunn to play both our ceremony and our cocktail hour. The guitar lended such a sophisticated, yet un-stuffy touch to our formal downtown wedding. Despite the inclement weather conditions (Hurricane Irene!), Mr. Dunn arrived early and ready to play. I was too distracted to pay attention during the ceremony and was taking pictures during the cocktail hour, but know form guest comments that Mr. Dunn did a fabulous job! We recieved many compliments on the elegance of the guitar and the song selections. Mr. Dunn was also incredibly personable, helpful, and responsive to all of questions, whether by phone or email. We will absolutely seek Mr. Dunn's services for future events.
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everything was so beautiful, we are thankful that the internet led us to chris dunn.
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Chris was great! He was very responsive and flexible with our requests during the planning process. He was very easy to work with too. He played classical guitar for both the ceremony and cocktail hour. He sounded wonderful and it was great way to compliment our wedding theme. We had planned for cocktail hour to be outside, but most of our guests opted to stay inside with the A/C. He quickly recognized this and moved inside so our guests could enjoy the music. Many guests complimented Chris on how well he performed and that it fit our venue.
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Chris' music at my daughter's wedding mass was beautiful. He was a pleasure to work with and is very talented. My guests loved the music at the church.
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It was so important to me to have a classical guitarist play Beatles music at our wedding. And just when I started to think that was an impossible request, Chris came along! HE DID AN AMAZING JOB. He was a pleasure to work with, and truly made our ceremony that much more memorable. Plus, he was willing to learn a Polish song so my husband's grandfather could sing to us. He is incredibly talented!
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Chris D. was the solo guitarist for our ceremony. He was very responsive to emails and very friendly. We asked him just a few weeks before the ceremony to make an arrangement of one of our favorite songs from a movie score, and to our amazement he agreed and did a great job!! The music was perfect for our outdoor vineyard wedding ceremony and cocktail hour.
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Chris played for our wedding ceremony and he was great! The music was beautiful and he was very professional. It was perfect musical accompaniment to our ceremony!
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Sheer perfection. I would HIGHLY recommend Chris Dunn as one of the most awesome performers I've ever encountered. His guitar skills are amazing and it made my ceremony so wonderful. I can't thank Chris enough for making my day absolutely perfect. THANK YOU!
GUEST




A+ for this talented guitarist! Chris Dunn provided ceremony and cocktail hour music, and we highly recommend him. He is skilled, professional, and a pleasure to work with. Chris has a large repertoire of music to select from, and is also flexible and open to learning new music if you have special requests. We were impressed with his performance and would not hesitate to book him for future events!
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My husband and I wanted something different for our ceremony and Chris Dunn was able to help us! We wanted two guitarists for the ceremony and I'm so glad we chose Chris Dunn! He was able to answer any questions I had quickly by email. If you are looking for something different for your wedding ceremony Chris Dunn is the best option!
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Chris's music was beautiful and perfect for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. His music sounds great on the website and even better in person.
Chris was extremely professional, responsive, and extremely helpful. He responded to all my questions, and I asked a lot of them. We had a short tea ceremony intertwined with our wedding ceremony and Chris played that portion of our ceremony by ear and it went off without a hitch.
Thanks again for making our wedding extra special!
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Chris did an excellent job with the music for our ceremony and cocktail hour. It was a nice change, from the normal wedding music to have a guitarist. He showed up on time, and performed beautifully. Thanks, Chris!
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Chris, Thank you for the most beautiful music & for your help creating such a wonderful memory for us. It was absolutely amazing & beautiful!
Cheers,
Cristina & David
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We had Chris play at my 60th Birthday Party in a private room at La Ferme, a wonderful French restaurant in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It worked out wonderfully. I play guitar myself and totally appreciated his playing, but I was a bit distracted because it was my party! However, lots of people complemented us on the guitarist, and the other amateur guitar players in the room made a point of telling me how much they enjoyed listening to him serenade the party of 25 people. He was very professional with all of the arrangements and the “business” side of the engagement; he came early and stayed later than agreed to at our request. I also appreciated that he had amplification but knew how to use it so it never interfered with people talking, even during dinner. I would highly recommend him to anyone wishing to add a touch of artistry and class to their special event.
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Our guitarist was incredible - the music was beautiful, and our guests were really impressed. The guitarist performed for our entire ceremony, as well as our cocktail hour, and the fee the was extremely reasonable. Chris Dunn was very responsive, courteous and professional, and made the contract process and music selection a breeze. I would highly recommend Classical Guitar Ceremonies to any future couple looking to add a romantic, elegant touch to the ceremony.
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Chris was very professional and responsive. One of his partners, Matt, actually played before the ceremony and during the reception prior to dinner. The music was beautiful, Matt was very pleasant and a terrific guitarist! Many guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music. Great choice!!
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Chris is an extraordinary musician. His music for our ceremony was beautiful. I wanted to have a low-key, non-stressful wedding, and I appreciated that Chris has a simple form where you can select the music for your ceremony. All the pieces he listed had samples on his website, and it was very easy to choose the music we wanted. As we had a morning wedding followed by a luncheon, with no dancing, I was looking for someone to play background music during the luncheon as well. Chris was willing to play for the luncheon and his music, which ranged between jazz/classic songs and Spanish music, created just the atmosphere I wanted. His fee is very reasonable. My husband and I have been thinking about having a party next year just to have Chris come and play. He really is fantastic.
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After reading all the great reviews on Chris and Classical Guitar I decided to use them for my wedding. I was not disappointed, the service and quality we received was fantastic! Jaan played the guitar at our ceremony and all my guests raved about how great he sounded.
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If you are looking for ceremony and/or cocktail hour music, I highly suggest Chris Dunn. He is amazing. I received so many compliments after our wedding.
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Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the selections that Chris played. It was all very appropriate for the ceremony and cocktail hour. He is an outstanding guitarist, very professional, and very easy to work with. We highly recommend Chris for your next event.
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Chris Dunn at Classical Guitar Wedding Ceremonies was amazing! We received so many compliments from our guests about how wonderful the music was. He truly made our ceremony memorable. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a classical guitarist.
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I am NOT an easy person to be in contact with because I am VERY busy all the time, so when I hired Chris Dunn last year to perform at one of two wedding ceremonies that my fiance' & I had been planning on, he was brilliant at getting back to me immediately through emails. His musical knowledge & easy going manner made putting my full trust in him to make the musical selections an EASY one. He performed a special requested piece during the ceremony & it was wonderful~ unforgettable. My small wedding party was truly impressed, as were the public park goers who were lucky enough to enjoy his beautiful playing. I would recommend Mr. Dunn for ANY musical performing event & will do my best to hire him again soon !




I couldn't be happier with the music that Chris Dunn provided for our ceremony and cocktail hour. It was absolutely beautiful and I highly recommend him. Chris was such a great vendor to work with and was always super responsive to my emails. I only wish that I could have enjoyed the music during cocktail hour because we were outside taking photos but my guests loved it!
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Chris performed the ceremony music for my Oct. 9th wedding, and we couldn't have been happier with our selection! Chris was very easy and professional to work with, responded to all of my questions in a timely manner, and performed wonderfully on the big day! We had a variety of music to choose from (that we could listen to samples of) on Chris' easy-to-use website. We ended up selecting traditional processional music and the Beatles' "In My Life," as our recessional song (a favorite of mine),which were all played beautifully! Chris also performed lots of Spanish-style music during the cocktail hour, which provided a wonderful, romantic ambiance! We both highly recommend him to anyone looking for the beautiful sounds of a solo guitar at their wedding.
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We used Chris for our ceremony music and could not have been happier with our decision. It was such a unique touch to our ceremony and we received so many compliments about how wonderful he sounded. He was incredibly responsive throughout the process and we were able to listen to samples on his website and this helped us decide which songs we wanted to use in ours. He was incredibly professional and a great value.
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We attended a wedding that Chris Dunn played at about a year back and since that day we knew we wanted him to play at our wedding. He is extremely professional, very good at what he does, and quite simply was one of the best vendors we dealt with along the way. He worked with us on the music we wanted played and never delayed in getting back to us when we had questions. I would recommend Chris Dunn to anyone interested in having a live musician play at their wedding. Thanks again Chris!
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We really enjoyed working with Chris- the music was lovely, and throughout the planning process, Chris was super responsive, flexible, and open to new ideas. Two examples: (i) we asked him to add a new song to his repertoire (a classical version of a Bob Marley tune), which he did, with about 1 month's notice, which was really great; and (ii) we had an unexpected switch of date (about 4 months before the event) and it was no problem to change it, he was very accomodating. Overall, he was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend him to someone who is looking for a classical guitarrist for their ceremony.
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I highly recommend Chris Dunn for your wedding ceremony. Classical guitar is such a lovely sound to have at your ceremony and cocktail hour, there's really no need to shell out for an entire string quartet. The music was beautiful and perfect for the pastoral outdoor setting. Chris' repertoire includes a wide range of classical pieces, modern songs arranged for the guitar (such as the Beatles In My Life, which we played for the processional), and spanish guitar music. Chris was also extremely helpful and easy to work with- we had a last minute issue getting amplification for our officiant and he offered to lend us his amps. The price is also VERY reasonable.
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Chris was wonderful to work with. He made all of the planning so easy and was always very quick to respond to emails. On our wedding day he was a true professional. The music was absolutely beautiful! I could not have asked for anything more.
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Chris provided beautiful music at our ceremony. He was also very responsive with our questions prior to the wedding date. I definetely recommend Chris!
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Chris was fantastic! He's extremely talented, very reasonably priced, and very easy to work with. Chris agreed to learn two new songs for our ceremony so he could accompany my niece on guitar and also to play a flamenco-style Gypsy Kings at our request. He played the cocktail hour for another $100 and wowed all of our guests. Chris is a perfect answer for modern couples who don't want a quartet to play at their wedding but who's parents and guests enjoy beautiful music.
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Chris played for our son's wedding rehearsal dinner at The Inn at Mount Vernon. He was very conscientious about what we wanted and worked with us with absolute perfection. We surprised our son and his bride to be with a classical guitarist - they were thrilled. I would highly recommend Chris and will definitely use him if we have another event in Northern Virginia or surrounding area!!!!! Thank you so much, Chris!!!!!
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Chris made it to our wedding through insane traffic and was a true professional! He is so talented and gave our ceremony the perfect touch!
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He's awesome, plain and simple. Did our vow renewal, people were raving to me about him, he was perfect!
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Chris was so easy to work with from the moment we contacted him. His website was very informative and gave us a really good idea of what type of music we would be getting. Having a classicial guitarist for our ceremony and reception really made the wedding extra special. Our guitarist was extremely talented, got the cues for the ceremony perfectly and sounded great. He brought along his amplifier so there were no issues projecting the music throughout the outdoor space.
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Chris is amazing. We loved having him be a part of our day. As a professional wedding vendor (when I'm not a bride, I'm a wedding photog) I see *a lot* of musicians- Chris Dunn is by far the best choice. His professionalism and incredible talent will make your special day just that much better. When it came time for me to get married, I didn't even think of anyone else for our wedding- just Chris!
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Chris did the ceremony music for my wedding and I loved it! I received so many compliments on how great of a job he did. He is very talented and it made our ceremony so nice! He did awesome! I would definetly recommend him!
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Mark was great, he learned a new song that I had requested for when I walked down the aisle. Many guests commented on what a great addition to the ceremony and cocktail hour it was to have a guitar player. Emailing with Chris was a breeze, very responsive.
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From what I heard the music that Mr. Dunn provided was beautiful and really went with the tone that we were trying to set for the ceremony. My only regret is that I was not able to listen to the music from the beginning I only caught the Processional and the Recessional. Mr. Dunn was very patient with me as I attempted to figure out the music selections that we wanted to have played, and he made a lot of suggestions that we took him up on. We would highly recommend Mr. Dunn to anyone who wants great music that is played from the heart. Thank you Mr. Dunn for making our Ceremony that much more special!
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Christopher played at our wedding and cocktail hour and we were very pleased with his services. He is very responsive, and was flexible in playing a song not in his usual repertoire as well as accompanying our niece to Ave Maria. His music was beautiful and perfect for our outdoor setting. Highly recommended.
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I highly recommend this company. They delivered exactly what I wanted.
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what possibly could I say about Chris Dunn of Classical Guitar Wedding Ceremonies then abosultely perfect? He responded to emails within two hours tops, showed up way before he was scheduled to at the place of the wedding to check the place out and set up and even offered his advice to us and helped coach us before the wedding...something a musician doesnt have the responsibility of doing; however, I asked and he was more than willing to help....as far as his skills, I am a seasoned guitar player myself and the music sounded like it was straight off of a professional cd...fantastic. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for an original sound at their wedding and FYI our wedding was outdoors and he was 40 feet away and was loud and clear and yet suttle during times when others spoke. Fantastic guy!
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We worked with Chris Dunn for the music for our ceremony and cocktail hour before the reception, and we would highly recommend him! Chris' Associate, Mark, played the music for our event. Preceding the wedding, Chris was professional, responsive and easy to work with. The music selections and process to make decisions was well organized. On the day of our wedding, Mark did an amazing job. The music was beautiful, and definitely made the experience memorable!
Thank you, Chris Dunn (and Mark!),
Heather and Jon
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We got married in an outdoor ceremony in northern Virginia in mid-May. I worked with Chris Dunn to hire Jann, a classical guitarist. Chris was responsive and very easy to work with. Jann showed up on time, briefly rehearsed a solo with my singer and was professional throughout. His music was beautiful, and my ceremony would not have been the same without him. I highly recommend Chris Dunn's services, Jann was wonderful and I have received many compliments on his performance from my guests during the ceremony and following cocktail hour. Thanks Chris!
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I thought Chris was very reasonably priced. The only downfall of the day was that I didn't get to hear enough of him as the bride. :) I received SO many compliments on how amazing he was. Our wedding was outside and I was so surprised by how well the sounds carried! He was very professional; he was on time and very responsive to all my emails. I really enjoyed having him play the ceremony music. Such a nice, unique touch!
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I could not have asked for a better performance (Peter) or point of contact (Chris) for our wedding ceremony music. Both gentleman were exceedingly professional, and our guitarist was immensely talented, on time, and gracious. The business set up was top notch. Great song selection, timely email response, streamlined and simple contract signing. Highly recommended.
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We had Chris play at our wedding at the Newton White Mansion for our ceremony and cocktail hour. We were happy with his service and would recommend him to a friend. Everytime I emailed Chris a question he responded right away. He let us pick a few songs that were not on his website, no problem. We were happy with the cost, that it fit into our budget. Overall it was a great experience!
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Everyone at the wedding gave great feedback on the lovely sound of the music, not only for the ceremony but for the cocktail hour as well. Chris Dunn is genuinely interested in making your most special day very special indeed. He is a true professional.
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Chris Dunn was a great vendor. He showed up on-time, was reasonable price and played beautiful music for my ceremony. I would HIGHLY recommend him.
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Chris did a great job with our ceremony music. While I was stuck upstairs waiting for the ceremony to start, it was nice (and relaxing) to hear him strumming away on the main floor - and I know our guests really enjoyed it! -- Ashley Daniels Schall, 12.18.09
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Chris Dunn was wonderful! He provided the ceremony music and played during our cocktail hour as well. He was easy to work with, always got back to us when we had a question, and helped create a wonderful atmosphere at our wedding. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a ceremony musician.
GUEST




Chris Dunn did a great job at my wedding ceremony! His music is beautiful and really made my wedding great.
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Chris did a wonderful job playing guitar for our small wedding reception. He is incredibly talented and a sweetheart to work with. He played the style of music that we requested and played at the perfect volume (not overwhelming, but definitely had presence). Our family and friends were impressed with his skills and are still raving about him! I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone searching for a musician.
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We had a great experience with Classical Guitar Ceremonies! We wanted to have contemporary music for our ceremony, and Chris Dunn provided great suggestions. After the ceremony many of our guests commented on how beautiful the music was.
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Chris Dunn Guitar Ceremonies was amazing and I highly recommend them. The guitar really makes the ceremony romantic and intimate. The guitarist was skilled, punctual and professional, while Chris was always very responsive. We got a cocktail hour for another $100 or so, which was also perfect for the simple but elegant atmosphere that we wanted.
I dont know if anyone else cares about the excellent administrative convenience of this service, but I really appreciated that the guitarist could just show up virtually unnoticed with a very small amount of equipment, plug the amp in, and sit in a corner while we all stressed out about other stuff. We didnt have to go through the drama of allocating space to a band or making sure that there was a piano in the room. There was also no need for any rehearsal or meetings--I picked selections from the website and emailed in a script of the wedding, which the guitarist had read.
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Chris did a wonderful job at our wedding. The music was perfect! I think what's even more great about Chris is his flexibility and professionalism. We asked Chris to play several new songs that weren't on his list and he incorporated them beautifully into our ceremony. This included incorporating a fun little number for our officiant's (who was also our friend) entrance. Chris even stayed a bit longer to play more songs during the cocktail hour. He was always super responsive when I sent any inquiry and even provided us with the full version of our songs so that we could use them during our rehearsal. If you want to add that special touch with a live musician, I would highly recommend you go with Chris.
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Chris added such a nice touch to our outdoor ceremony. He made a magical day just perfect. Very professional, quick to respond, and easy to work with.
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Chris Dunn's music was the perfect complement to our wedding! He was so easy to work with, we spoke over the phone and via email before the wedding and helped us set up our song selections and processional. He arranged a Wilco song to play during our recessional and it sounded amazing! It was the perfect personal touch to our ceremony. Chris played for our cocktail hour as well and fit right into the festive atmosphere. I would highly recommend Chris's music for any wedding.
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We had Chris play for both our ceremony and our cocktail hour. We allowed him to pick the music and he did a beautiful job! Unfortunately the cocktail hour was rather loud and the music was difficult to hear but it was beautiful nonetheless. I would recomment Chris to anyone who would like simple and elegant wedding music!
GUEST




Chris Dunn was such a pleasure to have play during our ceremony and cocktail hour. He was willing to give suggestions for the song list as well as listen to my requests and every guest attending the wedding made a point to tell me how refreshing and talented he was. He was extremely friendly and came fully prepared with his own amp system and everything he required. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a classical guitarist. Thanks Chris!! The classical guitar music at our ceremony was terrific! It was very elegant and the performer was very professional. They even played The Rose for us at our request!
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Chris is AMAZING! He's such a professional and I would recommend him to anyone and everyone. He's super easy to work with and we got so many compliments from everyone at the wedding about his work. He is a true professional. He came, played the music for the ceremony and the cocktail hour then slipped out without being noticed. Not only is he a professional he is truly a genuinely nice person and very friendly.
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Chris was great to work with for our ceremony music. We never met before the day but he was very quick to respond to emails and so accommodating and helpful in choosing our music selections. He even had a song that I requested arranged at short notice. He was set up and ready to go well before the event started and stayed right on through the cocktail hour providing such a classy ambiance to both the ceremony and the cocktails. I definitely recommend Chris for your next event!
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Chris Dunn was one of my favorite elements of my wedding. It was a garden ceremony and he sat under a tree and created the most perfect tone to my day. At the end of the ceremony, the sun came out from behind a puffy white cloud and Chris was playing "here comes the sun" by the Beatles, and this was noticed by all my guests! He was a joy to work with in the planning process and was very patient with me as I weighed all my options and possibilities. He was prompt with his e-mail replies and very affordable (I was the token budget/DIY bride). I loved his music so much (as heard on the website) I had him play the cocktail hour as well! Just perfect!
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Classical Guitarist was the icing on the cake! My wedding day was all I had hoped for and the classical guitarist was amazing. The music was beautiful and I received many compliments from the guests. My wedding was outdoors near the water with a nice breeze and the music was heard beautifully despite the natural elements. Chris Dunn was my main contact was was extremely responsive and helpful in picking out the music selections. I would highly recommend Mr. Dunn and the rest of the guitarists at Classical Guitarits.
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Chris was a pleasure to work with, his music was beautiful, and I would recommend his services to anyone I know!
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Chris was great! I got in touch with him a few months before my wedding and he was willing to play a classical guitar song I liked that wasn't one of his samples. He was responsive on email, and very professional. He did a great job on the big day.
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I truly enjoyed working with Chris. He is so professional in how he arranges for his services and how he prepares for your ceremony. His website gives you a great view of what to expect from Chris. His song selections helped me a lot in deciding what songs to have at my ceremony.
Because of my scheduling, I did not get to hear most of Chris' playing, so I waited until I received my video to review his work. He did a magnificent job. I gave him a short list of songs to play and asked him to select the others. He is so talented and my guests truly enjoyed him. I highly recommend Chris Dunn for your ceremony.
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We had a outdoor wedding and Chris set up towards the back of our ceremony site, almost where guests couldn't see him. His music sounded as if it were coming from the trees somewhere but you just couldn't pinpoint exactly which direction. He was absolutely PERFECT for our setting, and would be for any. Our guests certainly enjoyed him as well. If anyone is interested, you should check out his web site for music samples...he's WONDERFUL!
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Chris was prompt, professional, and friendly. Everyone enjoyed his talented guitar playing. Highly recommended!
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Chris was great, and the guests raved about the music at the ceremony. He worked well with the organist and cantor so that the ceremony flowed well. He also did our 90 minute "cocktail hour" for not much more cost. Great value and a great musician!
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I would highly recommend Chris Dunn as a ceremony musician. He played beautiful music at my wedding and he was so easy to work with. I did everything online and via email. He sent me a simple list of choices for the processional and recessional. I emailed him my choices and he played them. He was probably the easiest vendor to work with compared to my other wedding vendors. And his price was right in line with his competitors.
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Chris did a fantastic job providing background music for the ceremony and the cocktail hour. He worked directly with our officiant to prepare for the event and learn the music which our cantor selected for the ceremony. Although they only had one hour to rehearse together before the ceremony, Chris complimented the cantor perfectly, as if they have always performed together.
Our guests also enjoyed the music at the cocktail hour. They complimented the classy, yet festive mood that Chris has set during that time. As requested, he played our favorite selection of Latin jazz and flamenco style music, as well as some classical pieces.
We highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a top-class classic guitarist.
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Christopher Dunn is an extremely talented and professional guitarist. We truly enjoyed having him perform during the cocktail and dinner hours of our reception. We switched to a DJ to get the crowd dancing after dinner, but in all honesty, I would have been just as content to sit and listen to him play for several more hours.
The quality and ability of this young guitarist is amazing, and he's flexible and accomodating. We both wanted a classical guitarist or violinist to play at our reception, and we're very glad that we chose Chris. His musical choices were perfectly elegant, and we highly recommend him. I've already decided to purchase a CD of his as a gift for my husband and have already personally recommended him to a recently engaged coworker.
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We were so incredibly pleased with Christopher Dunn's work. Not only was he unbelievably talented but he was so kind to work with and willing to learn a song for our ceremony that was really special to us. I was especially appreciative when he was able to improvise and stall since I managed to forget the groom's wedding band two floors below just as my bridesmaids were getting ready to head down the aisle. Running in heels down two flights of stairs across an entire museum=not fun, but coming back to the ceremony to hear his beautiful music definitely relaxed me and made me thankful that I had so many people there to support us. I can't recommend him enough!
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The music sounded exactly as we heard on the website. Mr. Dunn was very professional and a perfect fit for the venue. He was very accommodating to what we wanted. I have another daughter and if he is available we will ask him to play for her wedding.
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Chris is extremely professional and very talented. He set a lovely mood for our wedding. He replied quickly to all of our questions.
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This wedding was planned in just a few weeks since the groom was being deployed so we were frantic about finding someone on such short notice. Chris was very responsive but, since he was already booked for the date we needed, he scheduled Jorge Amaral to perform at the ceremony. Chris was such a pleasure to work with while putting our playlist together and discussing it with Jorge; he was flexible with our song requests and had great recommendations of others. Jorge played wonderfully and the music was the perfect accompaniment to the garden ceremony. I only wish I had the pleasure of listening to him the entire time as the guests did. We received a number of comments on how elegant it was to have such beautiful music played. We would highly recommend Chris and Jorge.
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Chris Dunn was such a pleasure to have play during our ceremony and cocktail hour. He was willing to give suggestions for the song list as well as listen to my requests and every guest attending the wedding made a point to tell me how refreshing and talented he was. He was extremely friendly and came fully prepared with his own amp system and everything he required. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a classical guitarist. Thanks Chris!!
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Chris Dunn played beautiful classical guitar music for our wedding ceremony. He has recommendations for songs to use for the processional and recessional, but is also very flexible with songs that you request. There are a number of music samples that he has on his site that were also very helpful in choosing our musical selections.
Chris was very responsive to our emails, extremely professional and was punctual in arriving at the event. He is a very experienced, conservatory-trained guitarist that we would recommend to anyone!
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Chris was fabulous. He played classical guitar during our ceremony and during our cocktail hour. Everyone was raving about him! From our first contact through the wedding, he was so professional and went above and beyond to serve us. We were so happy with his performance!
His classical guitar really added a special touch to the wedding. He is truly talented and his music is beautiful. I can't say enough wonderful things about him!
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The classical guitar music at our ceremony was terrific! It was very elegant and the performer was very professional. They even played The Rose for us at our request!
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Chris Dunn is fantastic. He was so easy to work with and he played beautifully. It was also very nice that he was so "self-contained" in that he has his own discreet amplification system, which is perfect for either an outdoor or indoor ceremony (you do not have to rent speakers or additional equipment). A friend of mine got married a little more than a year before I did, and she had Chris play at her wedding. I thought his music was wonderful, and didn't have to think twice about hiring him for my event. I whole-heartedly recommend Chris and his business to anyone looking for wonderful musical accompaniment for your wedding day.
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Chris Dunn of Classical Guitar Wedding Ceremonies performed a selection of guitar music at our wedding ceremony. He was the perfect choice for our small, intimate, family ceremony which took place on the patio of my parents' home. We wanted an elegant vibe for the ceremony, and Chris provided gorgeous music for our guests to enjoy as they arrived and milled about prior to taking their seats. Once the time for my entrance grew closer, I had requested several specific songs from Chris's repertoire to be played ("What a Wonderful World", "Ave Maria", "Canon in D") to set a more somber mood - all fantastic. Now this is where I have to say Chris went ABOVE and BEYOND to make me a satisfied customer... I wanted to walk down the aisle to "Clair de Lune" (my hubby's favorite); Chris had never played it before, but he taught it to himself so he could play it for us! It was an absolutely gorgeous arrangement, and he played it beautifully. Now THAT is stellar customer service!
Chris is a true professional and a real gentleman. You will not be disappointed if you choose this vendor for your ceremony music; it will add a memorable touch to your special day!
Chris Dunn is a great choice for classical guitar for your wedding. He is very professional and nice to work with, his repertoire is wide ranging, and his performance is flawless. Chris will add a memorable elegance to your event that your guests will love!
If you are looking to give your wedding class and elegance, then Chris Dunn's music is the perfect choice. He is a true artist and his music has a broad range of styles and selections. Chris is a pleasure to work with and we at Stone Manor Country Club always look forward to when he is with us. We highly recommend him for all occasions.
Chris has played at alot of my weddings in the DC metro area. He is very good!
Working with Classical Guitar is an honor. The talented artists that Chris has put together give a unique sound to weddings & events. We are pleased to refer this company to both our clients and our friends.
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The quality and ability of this young guitarist will amaze you. Classical guitar
is a wonderful and elegant way to have the tone and beauty you want at your wedding.
I highly recommend it as a unique and lovely alternative to provide the mood and
tone of your special day.
Adding live music to your wedding is always a great idea. Christopher's music is spectacular ~ we actually listen to his demo CD at home and while we work in the studio! Such a talented presence could really take your Big Day to the next level.
I've worked with Chris several times and he's fantastic - definitely a unique talent in this area. He always does an amazing job at setting the perfect atmosphere for a ceremony or cocktail hour, I highly recommend him!
About Classical Guitar Wedding Ceremonies Inc.
Mr. Dunn is owner/president of Classical Guitar Ceremonies Inc. performing for up to 250 clients annually providing music for Washington DC, New York City, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Clients have included private clientele, state politicians, senators, diplomats, and Fortune 200 companies.
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Classical Guitar Ceremonies Inc. is now offering the following services:
Guitar Duo
String Quartet
Guitar Flute Duo
Harp Soloist
Guitar Voice (soprano)
Christopher Dunn received his Bachelors of Music, Masters of Music and Graduate Performance Diploma from Peabody Conservatory. Mr. Dunn was a recipient of the Peabody Merit Award and Howard County Arts Scholarship during his studies with Julian
Gray, Ray Chester and Manuel Barrueco at the conservatory.
As a founding member of the Aurora Guitar Quartet, recent concerts seasons have included concerts in United States, Costa Rica and Japan. The quartet will be performing in Canada, Europe and the United States in 2008-09 and is releasing a new
Latin American CD spring of 2008.
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Planning the Music for Your Wedding Ceremony
For the music, most American wedding ceremonies have six major parts, each with their own special requirements:
* The prelude
* The wedding party’s processional
* The bride’s processional
* The interlude
* The recessional
* The postlude
If you do not want to choose individual songs for your ceremony, experienced wedding musicians will be able to play appropriate songs in the right places. But picking out your own music can be more meaningful and satisfying. The first decision you should make that will guide you in your choices is whether you want your music to be traditional and classic or lesser-known but unique. The professional wedding musicians you hire should have a supply of music from both categories in their repertoire.
The Prelude
The purpose of the prelude music is to welcome guests as they are being seated before the ceremony. It also should give a cheerful yet subdued atmosphere, setting the stage for the solemnity of the event. The prelude generally begins 15 to 20 minutes before the ceremony start time, and it often involves quite a few songs. Because of this, it’s best to give the musician(s) an idea of the genre of music you want and leave the individual song choices up to their discretion.
The Wedding Party’s Processional
The wedding party’s processional marks the official beginning of the ceremony. It should have a slow but flowing feel, ushering the beautiful bridesmaids and other members of the wedding party down the aisle. Perhaps the classic example here is Canon in D by Pachelbel, but you should listen to various musical selections to find a song that strikes a chord with you.
The Bride’s Processional
The bride’s processional can be an incredible moment, as memorable to everyone involved as the vows or any other part of the ceremony. You should choose a very special song here.
The Interlude
The interlude can actually be many different moments in the ceremony, my very loose definition being any time there are no words being spoken for a minute or more. For most ceremonies, the interlude is the unity candle, memorial candle, or rose presentation. These are moments of quiet reflection, and the music you choose should encourage this mood.
The Recessional
At last, time to celebrate! The wedding officiant’s pronouncement of husband and wife is followed by enthusiastic applause and joyous recessional music as the happy couple leads the way back up the aisle. The song you choose should be bright and upbeat, inviting everyone to celebrate your union.
The Postlude
The postlude sets a pleasant atmosphere as guests are leaving. It can last between 10 and 30 minutes, so it’s best to treat the postlude like the prelude and simply give the musicians an idea of what you want. Experienced wedding musicians will play postlude music that is refined but upbeat, adding the finishing touch to your beautiful ceremony.
Article written by:
Courtney Lawhn
Chicago Harpist and Wedding Musician
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