Effesenden Music

From the very beginning of our contact with Effesenden we were impressed with Wendy's willingness to work within our somewhat unique requirements, and to provide exactly what we wanted. The best tribute I can give is to say that every one of the guests that we've talked to since the wedding has been effusive in their praise for the music. It was wonderful to not have to worry or supervise in any way, but to be able to leave the music in their hands and not give it a second thought. From setup to take-down at the end of the day, they were completely professional.

Effesenden Music was beautiful! Thank you for making my wedding that much more amazing!!! They were all so kind and made my ceremony PERFECT!!!! My guests loved Effesenden Music as well!!! The price may scare some brides but trust me!!!! It is worth every penny!!!

Jeff and I married at Garden Vineyards in Hillsboro, OR on August 6, 2011. Inevitably there is a montage of little details and minutia that go into a wedding…fine points and fun accents that bring the celebration to life. As a bride, the music that day was by far the most important and most impactful piece of the puzzle, and Wendy understood my passion for getting it right. I was hoping for a momentous, epic feel during the processional. She intently listened to me share my vision for how the music of the ceremony would sound and feel, and then worked with her amazing team over many months to make it a reality for us. Effesenden even arranged for one of their musicians, who is also an accomplished vocalist, to sing for three numbers during our processional and brought in an Irish percussionist to “complete the sound.” I cannot tell you how many emails/cards/comments Jeff and I received post-wedding from friends and family raving about the absolutely beautiful music during the ceremony – so personal, so breathtaking. I will forever remember the lovely sounds they made on my special day, and how enjoyable Wendy made the entire process of creation! Thank you Effesenden - we were truly lucky to have worked with you! Claire + Jeff

From the initial emails through every detail of the wedding, they were the epitome of professionalism and did everything imaginable to make everything perfect! Beautiful music, superb attention to detail, and flawless execution. Brides in Portland are so lucky to have Effesenden!

We were so fortunate to reserve Effesenden Music for our wedding. Wendy was wonderful to work with: she was available throughout the wedding process to answer questions, discuss music selections, and help us develop a song list that would best fit our musical interests. On the day of the wedding Effessenden was very professional and added the perfect touch to our ceremony. We received countless compliments from our guests as well. We would highly recommend her to other future brides!

Effesenden Music was the perfect addition to our wedding. We had so many comments on them and how much people enjoyed the music provided. Wendy was wonderful to work with, 100% willing to learn a new song and take suggestions of what songs in particular we would like to hear.

Wendy was wonderful to work with! She was patient and flexible and arranged most of our prelude and ceremony music. The quartet was professional and performed beautifully; consequently the music for my daughter's wedding was like a dream come true!

I cannot say enough about Wendy and her team of musicians at Effesenden..they are nothing short of amazing! As a professional coordinator I've witnessed many groups perform for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours, and Effesenden tops them all. Wendy doesn't just show up and play the same songs at each celebration, rather she and her team are happy to learn any type of music a couple desires to ensure their day is uniquely theirs. As a 2008 bride myself, I experienced this tremendous service my husband and I were thrilled with our ceremony music! I would recommend Effesenden to anyone out there looking for a single guitarist to a quartet for their wedding...whichever the case, Wendy's your gal!

I knew the general flow of how I wanted my wedding to unfold and I as a performing artist myself I knew how music can guide those transitions and make things appear seamless. I was so baffled by the idea that I might have to balance multiple groups for ceremony and reception and really wanted to condense resources and utilize the best of one company. I was thrilled and honored to stumble upon Wendy Goodwin’s website with Effesenden. I was immediately drawn to her approach to business, music and customer service. I knew that I wanted 2 people for the ceremony, 3 for cocktail hour and then transition into a 5 piece band for the reception and I was amazed that I could provide her with my perfect play list and she could pull it together with no questions asked. We even provided her with songs she wasn’t familiar with and she learned them just for us! She laid out the timeline for our wedding, we discussed what instruments we wanted for ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, then she put together a band, confirmed my play list and provided some awesome music that kept my guests at the reception till the very end of the night! I would recommend her without a doubt to anyone. She is so sweet and personable and also extremely talented and dedicated.

Effesenden provided exceptional music for our wedding. We were completely thrilled with the effect and mood created by such a professional group of musicians. Our interactions with Wendy Goodwin were incredibly positive and we highly recommend her music to all our friends and family!

As a professional wedding photographer I've worked with Wendy and have been always impressed with her talent and ability to create the perfect mood at any given wedding or event. No matter what style, arrangement, or ensemble, Effesenden goes above and beyond your expectations every time.

I have worked with Wendy and her team of talented musicians over the past several years at many weddings. No matter how remote the location, or how complex the day's outline of events, her musicians always show up on time, looking professional, and are ready to perform. I am always amazed at people who do art as a business and make it look like all in a day's work, and Effensenden Music does it so well. Finally, the variety of the styles of music that you can get makes them an ideal choice for couples wanting to please many tastes and age groups. I have heard them play everything from bluegrass to Beatles to classical.

Wendy and her amazing team of musicians are some of the most dedicated and talented artists in the industry. Each time we work with them we're amazed at their broad array of capabilities. Wendy in particular, takes the time to meet with each couple in order to understand exactly what their vision is for their wedding music. She and her team then spend countless hours learning almost any piece you want played, whether it be a hit from U2 or the traditional Canon in D. There are no limits to what they can contribute to your special day and we can't recommend them enough!

Incredibly talented! If you want to awe your guests with music that is posed to be an experience then Effesenden is the perfect choice.

We love working with Wendy and the team at Effesenden Music! They are extremely talented and are the perfect addition to a ceremony, cocktail hour or full reception! If they don't know a song you'd like to have at your wedding, they will go out of their way to learn it for you! We highly recommend Effesenden Music!

If you want simply beautiful ceremony music, call Effesenden. If you want an ethereal mood set for the most enchanted evening of your life, call Effesenden, If you are looking for an exceptional string musician; soloist, duo, trio or quartet, call Effesenden. If you want a polka band with a tuba, . . . well I'm not SURE. but you probably wouldn't call Effesenden. You will have to call Wendy and ask. No doubt about it though the sound of Effesenden is captivating and memorable. Definite recommendation of the highest order.

What wonderful music Effesenden creates!! They have played out at Green Villa Barn and the music was fabulous and they were equally as wonderful to work with. A no-brainer for any event!!

We've had the pleasure of working with Effesenden Music on many weddings over the years. They are a flawless group of musicians that are sure to give your event that touch of class you want!