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Live music adds class to any wedding. A reed trio (oboe, clarinet, and bassoon) is a distinct and fun alternative to using a string quartet or harp for your big day. The Capital Reeds is well suited to perform at wedding ceremonies and/or cocktail hours.

We're flexible, and will work with you to ensure that the music we play is a good match for your ceremony. Our fees are affordable, based on the location of the wedding and the performance time being requested. We are available to play both indoor and outdoor services (fair weather permitting), and can sit or stand while performing.

We look forward to being a part of what makes your special day unique and beautiful. Please visit our website at www.capitalreeds.com for more information, and be sure to browse our repertoire list and listen to some audio samples.

Contact us today at capitalreeds@gmail.com or 614.202.7088.

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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
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Trio

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs

Reviews of Capital Reeds

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Katya Sent on 01/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We were thrilled to have the Capital Reeds at our wedding! Noel was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process, and was very accommodating when we made a few changes to the repertoire in the month before the wedding. On the day of the wedding, the group was very professional and played beautifully for our ceremony. We also heard rave reviews from our guests. Their pricing is also very reasonable. A great choice!
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Elisa Sent on 11/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Capital Reeds' performance at my wedding was one of the greatest highlights of the day! I had countless guests comment on how amazing and professional they sounded. Never once have I been to another wedding where guests have commented on how awesome the musicians were. Not only did they sound amazing, but they quick with communication and on time for the wedding. I highly recommend going with live music at a wedding because they are able to react to whatever situation happens during the wedding. If you are looking for the perfect sound for your wedding, look no further than Capital Reeds!!
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Genna Sent on 11/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I chose the Capital Reeds to perform during our brief DC wedding ceremony and loved the idea of having reeds rather than the typical string quartet. Noelle was super responsive right from the bat and the pricing was very reasonable. She helped us with our ceremony selection and the rest was a breeze. Capital Reeds were punctual, professional and we received numerous compliments on their beautiful sound. I would highly recommend this group for any event in the DC area!
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Liz Sent on 11/02/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had Capital Reeds perform for our wedding ceremony, and they were wonderful! All of the music turned out just as we had planned. Noelle was our primary contact person for coordinating the music, and she was always very prompt in responding to email and phone correspondence. The whole process went very smoothly. On the day of the wedding, all 3 trio members were very professionally dressed and played beautifully. I highly recommend this ensemble!
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Hayley Sent on 10/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I'm so happy my husband and I chose Capital Reeds as our ceremony musicians! We loved the reed trio because it's not your run-of-the-mill string quartet. Their passion for music and beautiful sound really captured the feel we wanted for the ceremony.

Noelle was responded to all my e-mails very quickly and the whole group was flexible in figuring out the rehearsal logistics.

Couldn't have had a better experience working with Capital Reeds!



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User1910437 Sent on 10/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I found Capital Reeds through Wedding Wire, but had the added bonus of having a mutual few friends with Noelle. I am a bassoonist, so I had wanted a woodwind trio (preferably with a bassoon) and was happy to find them plus everyone spoke very highly of them. Noelle was extremely responsive throughout the planning phase and made that part of the ceremony planning very easy. We ended up needing to move the ceremony because the ground was too damp, but the three of them were troopers and got set up in the new area. They sounded fantastic - my mother-in-law had wanted one particular piece as part of the prelude music and it meant a lot that Capital Reeds played it. I had wanted the bridal processional and the recessional to be a piece written for their instruments, and both sounded wonderful and were well suited to the occasion; along with the other two arrangements we had for the mothers' seating and the bridal party entrance. I sadly didn't get to see the trio to thank them that day because they were fantastic and, with music being very important to my family, they added a very special element to the celebration.
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John Sent on 09/05/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We hired the Capital Reeds to perform on the concert series at our college. The ensemble was very professional and sounded amazing. Many attendees of the concert commented on how musical and technically proficient the Capital Reeds played. In addition to performing well, they provided informative commentary on each piece during the concert. Our audience was most appreciative of this. It was a pleasure to work with them and I hope we can have them back at some point in the future! I would highly recommend them to anyone interested.
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Bronwyn Sent on 01/25/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Capital Reeds did an excellent job when they played for Great Sage. We look forward to having them back!
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Kari Sent on 01/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
"The Capital Reeds put on an outstanding performance for our concert series. The audience was engaged through the entire concert and our patrons commented on how talented and professional they were. We will definitely have them back!"
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Sue Sent on 07/22/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I highly recommend The Capital Reeds. They played at my daughter's ceremony and during the cocktail hour. I had no idea what music should be played during the ceremony and they were very helpful with that.
They were professional, courteous and wonderful to deal with....not to mention that the 3 of them play beautifully together. When I listened to samples of their repertoire I knew immediately they would be perfect and didn't look any further. In fact, we received numerous compliments.
They are a class act and I guarantee you will be extremely happy with them.
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