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By The Lee is a professional wedding band based in San Diego, CA. This internationally touring duo consists of Peter Sharpe and Lauren Stovall, who specialize in providing both old and new acoustic music. The group works carefully with each couple to ensure that their music needs are accommodated and that their dream wedding is brought to life. They offer many packages including ceremony music, cocktail hour music, reception music, and more.

Services Offered in San Diego and beyond:

This band offers music for a variety of wedding-related events, including rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, cocktail hours, music during breaks, and receptions. Although Peter and Lauren have an extensive repertoire of songs at their disposal, they’re also happy to learn new tunes to suit your wedding vision. Couples working with By The Lee for their wedding day will also have access to the following services to help create a truly memorable experience:

  • Microphones
  • Sound/PA system
  • Vocals



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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
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Duo

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Guitar

What services do you provide?

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

Reviews of By The Lee

Bryen
Bryen Sent on 03/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Such a Cool Band!

I am thrilled to write a highly positive review for By the Lee! My partner and I recently had the pleasure of working with Peter and Lauren , and we were blown away by their performance.

From the very beginning, it was clear that By the Lee were not just any ordinary musicians. They took the time to get to know us and understand our musical tastes and preferences, and they worked with us to create a customized playlist for our wedding ceremony and reception.

On the day of our wedding, By the Lee's performance was simply breathtaking. Their beautiful and soulful music set the perfect tone for our ceremony, and we received countless compliments from our guests about how wonderful they sounded.

What really impressed us about By the Lee was their versatility. They seamlessly transitioned from playing our requested wedding ceremony music to more contemporary songs during our reception. We had guests coming up to us during the reception saying "this band is so cool!"

Throughout the entire process, By the Lee were incredibly professional, responsive, and easy to work with. They truly went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding day was unforgettable, and we cannot thank them enough.

Overall, we cannot recommend By the Lee highly enough! If you're looking for talented and versatile wedding ceremony musicians who will help make your day truly special, this is the group to choose. Thank you, By the Lee, for the incredible memories!
Jen
Jen B. Sent on 09/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderfully upbeat wedding ceremony vibes!

Lauren and Pete played at our wedding ceremony, and they made the atmosphere so wonderful and perfect. Their communication was excellent, and on the day they were prepared and calm, and just nailed the vibe we were looking for. We had selected a few songs for our ceremony, but there were some blank spots that we just weren’t sure about - we had trouble picking a song for the bride’s processional, definitely the most important musical moment! We wanted something meaningful but not too somber. They were able to give us some great suggestions to choose from, which was so great. After our short (outdoor) ceremony, the day was so nice that our guests continued to hang out on the lawn for a few minutes, and Lauren and Pete read the room and did a few more minutes riffing on our ending song, just to make everyone comfortable. It was lovely. Highly recommend them! Thank you both!
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Ona Sent on 08/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Beautiful Music!!!

BY THE LEE played for my daughter's wedding. Lauren and Peter truly create beautiful and memorable music together! Lauren's voice is incredible! They were professional, responsive & kind. They even learned a new song a few weeks before the wedding and performed it beautifully! I highly recommend them! You won't regret!
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Jessie Sent on 08/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful artists

Honored to have By The Lee play at our wedding!
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Ashley Sent on 07/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Unbelievably Memorable

There are not enough stars in the sky to give the rating we want to give to By The Lee! Our wedding was changed dramatically due to COVID-19 group guidelines. We didn't know if it was possible for our wedding day to feel special anymore - but Lauren and Peter found a way! Not only did they come out to play our first dance song for my husband and me, but also played it live via Zoom for all our virtual guest to see. It sounded flawless and truly made our night unbelievably memorable. They rolled with the punches with us and made our night what it was. I would recommend this band to anyone 1000 times over again!
KEITH
Keith Sent on 07/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Hire this band! Incredible folk music for your outdoor wedding!

By The Lee was so flexible and willing to support our ever changing needs due to the Covid pandemic. In the end, we entertained a much smaller party than anticipated, but Lauren and Pete provided the same professional performance and sound that I would expect for a large wedding. We asked them to learn two new songs specifically for the couple's first dance and Father/Daughter dance and the songs sounded as if they have been performed for years! Check this band out on youtube - The Railsplitters and By The Lee - you'll fall in love with their music and they'll be the perfect sound for your wedding!
Kate
Kate Sent on 06/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

By the Lee was perfect for our wedding day

By the Lee was definitely one of the most memorable parts of our wedding day. The guests were raving about the music all day. They were responsive, prompt and even sent us a rough draft of the song we requested them to sing months before our wedding. Would recommend By the Lee for anyone wanting some great acoustics and great voices on their wedding day.
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Jane Sent on 04/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So great!!!

By The Lee played at my farm wedding in the Boulder Foothills, and they were the PERFECT fit! Professional, communicative and so easy to work with, AND just such a perfect fit for our day. You can't go wrong by hiring them!
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Alicia Sent on 04/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect & Professional!

By The Lee was everything I could have hoped for on my wedding day. Their kind and accommodating demeanor made them a sincere pleasure to work with. Hearing Lauren's magical voice on the song they'd learned especially for our first dance is still one of my very favorite memories from the wedding day. If you're looking for a stunningly sincere musical experience on your special day, I can't recommend By The Lee enough!
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Lauren Sent on 04/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent folks, fun, great music!

Lauren and Pete are great to work with and helped make our wedding reception fun, special, and festive. They're great musicians, as well as easy to work with, warm, upbeat and enjoyable to be around. I would highly recommend them to any couple getting married (or for any festive occasion). Thank you, Lauren and Pete!
-Lauren and Gene
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