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Andrew + Arlene Mille
Andrew + Arlene Mille
Events Director

Woman-owned

20 years in business

We speak English and French.

3 team members

Music by Ethos: Excellence in live music, celebrating the artistry of your Wedding Festivities.

About Us:

Music By Ethos is a wedding band that has been in Charleston, South Carolina's event industry, for nearly two decades and features vetted, professional artists who are not only talented but fun! Artists range from Violin, Viola, and Cello - to Electric + Acoustic Guitar, Harp, Mandolin, and more.

Our Events:

Wedding Ceremonies + Receptions, Holiday Celebrations, Dinners, Celebrations of Life, Graduations, and more.

Our Studio + Clients:

Our wonderfully diverse + international roster of artists represents at least 10 countries; spans principal musicians for the professional, regional orchestras; includes DJ’s across club + private circuits, Petite Jazz Ensembles, Bluegrass Bands, and a 2x Grammy-Award Winning Vocalist.

Our Clients + Planners love that we are the most organized, timely, and professional to work with - in addition to offering creative ideas for music, that is wonderfully executed.

Our clients include: Relais & Chateaux Properties, BravoTV’s Southern Charm, MUSC, and Charleston Wine + Food Festival.

The information on our WeddingWire profile is just the tip of the iceberg. We look forward to getting to know you soon!

Though we are based in Charleston, South Carolina, we serve the Southeastern US and are happy to travel beyond: The Lowcountry and its Island and Coasts, Savannah, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, the Grand Strand, Hilton Head, and Bluffton.

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FAQ

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
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella
Choir
Brass - Trio
Brass - Quartet
Brass - Quintet
Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Orchestra
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Drums
Flute
Guitar
Harp
Organ
Piano
Trumpet
Saxophone
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

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

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Reviews of Music By Ethos

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Reviewers highly recommend Charleston Entertainment for weddings and other events. They praise the musicians for their talent and professionalism, with particular appreciation for the string musicians and the DJ services provided. The music is described as beautiful, setting the perfect tone for the ceremony and reception. Reviewers also mention the excellent communication and helpfulness of Andrew and his team throughout the planning process. Overall, Charleston Entertainment is highly regarded for adding a special touch to weddings and creating a memorable experience.

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Reviewers highly recommend Charleston Entertainment for weddings and other events. They praise the musicians for their talent and professionalism, with particular appreciation for the string musicians and the DJ services provided. The music is described as beautiful, setting the perfect tone for the ceremony and reception. Reviewers also mention the excellent communication and helpfulness of Andrew and his team throughout the planning process. Overall, Charleston Entertainment is highly regarded for adding a special touch to weddings and creating a memorable experience.

C
Courtney Sent on 04/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful touch!

Absolute joys to work with! I loved Charleston Entertainment - they added the perfect touch to our day. They accommodated our special requests for our entrance songs and were so communicative throughout the process. I'm so happy we were able to work with them, and I highly recommend securing them if you're lucky enough to have the chance to work with them!
Graham
Graham Sent on 04/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend enough!

We were thrilled to have Charleston Entertainment play at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They not only did a phenomenal job, but they were incredibly professional, and you could tell that they wanted our day to go as smoothly as possible. Ahead of the wedding, everyone we communicated with was helpful and efficient with responses; they made the whole process so seamless and easy. I cannot recommend them enough!
Leah
Leah Sent on 05/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing

Everyone was more than I could have asked for! They all were absolutely fantastic, especially Bill (officiant) because he chatted with my fiancé for about 20 minutes while he stood in front of the crowd waiting on my arrival. Bill made the ceremony personal and concise per our request and the strings played every song we chose perfectly. The strings choices for seating music were amazing as well. I highly recommend!
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Awards

165
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

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Team

Andrew + Arlene Mille
Andrew + Arlene Mille
Events Director

Professional Network & Endorsements

Carolina Music Planner Carolina Music Planner Wedding Musicians

If you are looking for live music for your special event/wedding in the lowcountry, Classical Charleston will provide high-quality, experienced performers. Whether you're hoping for a violin soloist or a string quartet, Andrew will be sure that the ensemble is perfectly suited for your needs. Owned and managed by a distinguished cellist, Classical Charleston focuses on both top-notch sound and planning/organizational skills. You won't be disappointed!

Darby Events | DJ+Piano Combo Darby Events | DJ+Piano Combo Wedding DJs

Tremendous ceremony musicians. Highly recommend!

Fabulous Fête Fabulous Fête Wedding Planners

We love the members of Classical Charleston, they never disappoint and really set the tone for a memorable and romantic ceremony. We really enjoy when they play for cocktail hour as well - we highly recommend Classical Charleston!

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