Celtic Music for your Wedding 4.9 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
8010 Candlewood Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306
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Services: BandCeremony Music

 
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We provide the best musicians playing Celtic music! Airs and beautiful melodies for your ceremony, joyous jigs and reels for your cocktail hour and reception. We will also play for your rehearsal dinner, or any event you may have! We also offer a dance caller for your reception to teach you and your guests traditional couples dancing. Pick the group and instruments YOU want to make your day perfect.

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Really great vendor to work with. Fantastic musicians, and I'd highly recommend them. Hope to work with Celtic Music again soon!
Elise plays beautiful music and is a joy to work with. Calming, playful music for a busy day, helps everyone relax!! I would recommend her to any bride I photograph in a heart beat.

Frequently Asked Questions for Band
Are you an agency or a band?
Agency
 
What is the size of your band?
Large (6+ musicians), Medium (4-6 musicians), Small (1-3 musicians)
 
What music genre does your band play?
Acoustic, Folk, Strings, World
 
Do you have liability insurance?
No
 
What is your band's usual attire?
Formal dress for the women, jackets and ties for the gentleman.
 
Do you offer live sample performances or CDs?
Yes! We have a live demo cd that we send out upon request.
 
Are you willing to learn songs that you do not currently know?
Yes we are. We would need a recording or sheet music provided.
 
How much time do you usually need for setup?
One hour
 
How much space do you usually require?
6 - 8 feet, depending on the number of musicians required.
 
Do you have a sign or banner that you use at events?
No we don't.
 
What (if any) special equipment, such as disco balls or lighting, is offered with your service?
We will provide amplification if needed.
 
Do you usually emcee the event, or talk between songs?
We can provide excellent emcees at the reception on request.
 
How would you motivate the crowd if no one is dancing?
Our dance callers are expert at motivating people to get up and dance. Everyone is having such fun with the music, it's so contagious, that it becomes easy to coax people uup to move with the rhythm.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you need a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
We take 10 minutes for every 50 minutes of music. We do ask that meals are provided for the musicians.
 
Do you play recorded music during your break?
We can do this upon request.
 
If one or more of the band members is unable to attend, what is your backup plan?
We have a cadre of performers to draw from who can stand in for the performers unable to attend.
 
What is your overtime rate?
We would charge our standard hourly rate.
 
Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?
Yes, if the wedding is outside the metropolitan D.C. area. $25 - 50 per musician depending on the distance
 
What is the required deposit to secure your services?
20% of the total fee, due upon signing of the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions for Ceremony Music
What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?
Acapella, Instrumental - Duo, Instrumental - Solo, Instrumental - Trio, Soloist / Vocalist
 
What instruments does your group play?
Drums, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Violin
 
What is your usual attire?
Formal dress for the ladies, jackets and ties for the gentleman.
 
Do you offer live sample performances or CDs?
No, but we have a live demo cd that we send out upon request
 
How much time do you usually need for setup?
One hour
 
Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?
Yes, if the wedding is outside the metropolitan D.C. area. $25 - 50 per musician depending on the distance