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John Paul DeCesare
John Paul DeCesare
Winter Wedding
Winter Wedding
Ceremony Music
Ceremony Music
Winter Wedding
Winter Wedding
Happy Brides Studio
Happy Brides Studio
By Asa Photography
By Asa Photography
Outdoor venue
Outdoor venue
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@meganreiphotography.com
Musician
Musician
By Asa Photography
By Asa Photography
Singing
Singing
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@meganreiphotography.com
Guitar Playing
Guitar Playing
Winery Event
Winery Event
@meganreiphotography.com
@meganreiphotography.com
Ceremony Music
Ceremony Music
By Asa Photography
By Asa Photography
Performing at a rural wedding
Performing at a rural wedding
Ceremony Music
Ceremony Music
Prelude Music
Prelude Music
Ceremony by the water
Ceremony by the water
Intimate performance
Intimate performance
Guitar playing
Guitar playing
Ready for the Ceremony
Ready for the Ceremony
Historical Site Ellicott City
Historical Site Ellicott City
John performing in the gardens
John performing in the gardens
John reading his scoresheet
John reading his scoresheet
Ceremony Music Chesapeake Inn
Ceremony Music Chesapeake Inn
Wedding signs
Wedding signs
Guitar is great for outdoors
Guitar is great for outdoors
Rural wedding venue
Rural wedding venue

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About

On WeddingWire since 2013

John Paul DeCesare is a professional guitarist and singer with over 20 years of experience providing an elegant and personal touch for weddings in any setting. He specializes in arranging requested songs into a wedding style sound, offering an intimate and unique experience, giving you the perfect accent for your wedding day.

Services Offered

Some of John Paul's guitar services:

  • Prelude music before the ceremony
  • Ceremony Music
  • Cocktail hour music
  • Reception music
  • Optional vocals
  • Lapel or wireless mic and sound system for officiant and bride/groom.

John Paul also enjoys playing a wide variety of styles from Classical, Jazz, and Brazilian to the Beatles, Van Morrrison, Ed Sheeran, and more. He enjoys working with clients to learn new requests to give a classic twist on your favorite songs.

Areas Serviced

In addition to the Baltimore area, John Paul services couples in Washington DC, Northern VA, West Virginia, South-Central PA, Baltimore, Annapolis MD, Frederick MD, York PA, Gettysburg PA, and Harrisburg PA.

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$400

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$600

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

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

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Soloist / Vocalist

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
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals
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John is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for his guitar playing at weddings. He is praised for his talent, flexibility, and professionalism. Reviewers appreciated his responsiveness and ability to learn new songs. John's music added a romantic and special touch to the ceremonies and cocktail hours. His friendly manner and willingness to accommodate requests made him a favorite among brides and guests.

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John is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for his guitar playing at weddings. He is praised for his talent, flexibility, and professionalism. Reviewers appreciated his responsiveness and ability to learn new songs. John's music added a romantic and special touch to the ceremonies and cocktail hours. His friendly manner and willingness to accommodate requests made him a favorite among brides and guests.

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Yotam C. Sent on 09/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect classical guitar for a wedding

We hired John for our wedding and we could not be more pleased. He was friendly, easy to work with, professional, and his playing sounds amazing! He took the time to write a custom arrangement of a song that we requested for our ceremony, which we absolutely loved. He was exactly what we wanted, and at a good value. Would strongly recommend.
Jillian
Jillian O. Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Musician

John was excellent to work with. He provided prompt responses to emails and was easy to coordinate with. He was able to learn a song I requested that was not already in his repertoire. He played before the ceremony, during the ceremony and the cocktail hour. It really added to the event and made it feel even more special. I received many complements from the guests who really enjoyed John's playing.
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Beth R. Sent on 05/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Thoroughly professional and reliable

We were very grateful to John for his beautiful guitar playing at our wedding. More than that, we had a bit of a disaster before the ceremony even began and John had to suddenly and unexpectedly move to a different part of our large outdoor venue. John had to change all the written and oral directions I had given him regarding where to set up before the ceremony; when I emerged from the bridal dressing room--there he was--completely set up in the new location and playing for guests entering the venue. John also brought and set up his own sound equipment to amplify his guitar upon our request for a minimal extra cost. Most importantly, he was willing to accompany our niece who was singing an Israeli song that John had to learn on guitar. He did a beautiful accompaniment.
He arrived looking very professional in his dress and manner. Simply put, John was a gem of a find and we are so grateful and glad we hired him. He seemed to be a very kind and genial person as well as a fine guitarist.
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