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Better Halves is a phenomenal wedding music duo in Austin, Texas. Husband and wife team Jimmy Joe and Chrissie Natoli have been performing together for over a decade. They bring romantic ambiance and a true spirit of love and happiness to all weddings for which they perform. When you choose Better Halves, you’ll be able to include music from any era that is personally significant to you. They create the perfect performance for your wedding, no matter what size, style, or service you choose.

Experience
The Natoli's are an incredible musical duo, with over three decades of experience between both of them. Jimmy Joe was a student at the Berklee College of Music, and has been performing for over 25 years. Chrissie has played guitar for over 17 years, and has also picked up the mandolin and ukulele from Jimmy Joe. Together, they have been performing since 2008.

Services Offered
Better Halves offers custom wedding music packages for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. They have an extensive repertoire of classical pieces as well as instrumental renditions of contemporary songs. They will learn custom arrangements of your favorite songs as well to include in your setlist. Together, Jimmy Joe and Chrissie can perform duets of guitar mandolin, ukulele, sitar, and banjo. A third musician can be added to create a trio with cello.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Sample Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella
Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Guitar

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals

Reviews of Better Halves

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Heaven Sent on 02/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely music and couple!

Chrissie and Jimmy played music during our ceremony and cocktail hour for our wedding on February 16, 2019 and they did a wonderful job. They were easy to work with and helped make our day special. They learned two songs for us and from what I could hear it was beautiful. Thank you for helping us bring joy to our guests with beautiful music!
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Kelly Sent on 04/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I hired them on short notice and it was perfect. I will highly recommend them to my friends and family. Thank you so much for playing and I can't wait to use your services again!!
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Evan Sent on 02/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Such an amazing touch to our wedding day. Jimmy Joe went above and beyond to learn a few new songs. I definitely recommend Better Halves for any and all occasions.
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Nora Sent on 12/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful to work with!! Very talented musicians.
My wedding was just over a year ago and I still get compliments to this day on the music. I actually was just reminiscing on our wedding and their beautiful music and realized I failed to write a review after the wedding but I without a doubt know that choosing them was one of the best choices we made. Highly recommend!!
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John Sent on 04/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Better Halves were the musicians for our son's recent wedding near Austin. We were so pleased with them in every way! They were very open to the music preferred by the bride and groom and were willing to learn some new pieces. They were excellent communicators before the wedding for every question they received from us. Their performance at the wedding, both in the ceremony and at the reception afterwards, was exceptional and beyond what we were expecting. They were also helpful and cooperative with others who were involved in the ceremony. Better Halves added a special touch and helped to make the wedding memorable and enjoyable! Our thanks go to them!
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Kate Sent on 12/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Chrissie and Jimmy Joe are wonderful musicians and such a pleasure to work with. I requested that they play 2 specific pieces for our Wedding Ceremony and they were able to learn the pieces in a short amount of time and perform them perfectly! Thank you Better Halves for being so accommodating and for sharing your beautiful music with us!! Kate and Tom
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Don Sent on 12/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
All I can say is that this couple gave us what we expected plus much more. I would never hesitate to fully recommend Chrissie and her better half. They take special requests and are just fun. Hire them and you will not be disappointed as they are the real deal and will feel like family before they leave. Don and Kati Stacy
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Scott Sent on 11/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Great musicians and great people!
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Rachel Sent on 11/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Better Halves are amazing! Chrissie and Jimmy Joe are easy to communicate with, go above and beyond to make their work personalized to the occasion, and are just straight up awesome. Their rendition of "Blackbird" that they learned for me as I walked down the aisle truly made the ceremony that much more special. I truly cannot say enough good things!
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Aubrey Sent on 10/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
It was really important to me to have live music for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. When I came across The Better Halves, I thought a guitarist duo would be just the thing to give my wedding a romantic, memorable vibe. Chrissie worked with my budget to ensure I could afford them. They are EXTREMELY affordable, and their main goal is to work with you so that you can afford to have them at your wedding. They also play a great variety of different songs, from the classics to more pop/alternative songs, such as "Home" by Edward Sharpe, which is such a sweet/upbeat song! Not only that, but Chrissie and her husband learned and modified multiple songs for me! I really loved "Carl Goes Up" from the Pixar movie Up, and they created the most beautiful guitar-duo version of it for my wedding. They also created a great rendition of "How Great Thou Art" but they made the song more lively so that it could be played after the vows. It truly made my wedding unique and personal. The funny thing is I never actually met either of them! Because of my busy schedule, we communicated only through email, and my coordinator was the one communicating with all the vendors the day of the wedding. Even though I never formally met them, I am so grateful to have had them for my wedding!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Whenever I show up to perform a wedding and see Better Halves are playing I get SO excited. I love them so much. I remember our first wedding together at the French Legation-- I had to know who they were. Such a sweet duo. I highly recommend them.

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