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Besides her talents of songwriting, singing in both English and Spanish, and playing several instruments, Kari Smith aims to deliver a full experience that begins with the first contact, and doesn't end until the moment your wedding is over! With over 15 years of experience - a decade of that in Nashville - under her belt, Kari has returned to her native Virginia, and maintains a full schedule of live music performances in addition to corporate / private events, and weddings.

  • Rehearsal Dinner music - Enjoy the "night before" with acoustic music accompaniment at your rehearsal dinner! Choose from Kari's extensive set list - or leave all the work to her.
  • Ceremony music - Whether you have picked a song with your loved one, or need ideas, Kari can bring them to life! With the versatility of either piano or guitar accompaniment (or both), she has a wide array of options to offer.
  • Cocktail Hour / Dinner music - Provide a smooth transition between your ceremony and reception with light cocktail music. With more than 1 PA system, Kari is able to set up for more than one location for quick transition between the two.
  • Reception music - If your reception is intimate, or in a smaller space, a solo musician can be a great alternative to a large band! Kari uses a Bose L1 MII system which is rated for up to 500 people, yet sounds perfect in any sized room or outdoors. She can also switch to DJ mode if you'd like to pick up the pace for dancing, as well as serve as emcee and provide microphones for toasts.

Kari is also available for proposal serenades, bridal showers, and more! Contact for a free estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella
Instrumental - Solo
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Guitar
Piano

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 Kari Smith Music

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Michele Sent on 04/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Totally awesome musician and DJ

Kari provided live music, DJ and MC services for our daughter’s wedding. She blended these three roles seamlessly and truly made it a wonderful day!

Kari played her own original music alongside beautifully performed covers. Her voice, instrumentation and equipment were outstanding. She uses technology that allows her to play and sing multiple parts - and it sounded so wonderful!

Kari was a delight to work with and I would highly recommend her!!
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Gaby Sent on 03/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

She is a GEM

Kari was part of my wedding ceremony and was great. She sang in both English and Spanish. She was able to sing Ave Maria so beautifully in Spanish and brought many to tears including myself, the bride.

She has such a beautiful soul and was great to work with.
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Ally Sent on 10/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Rehearsal Dinner/Reception

Kari played at our rehearsal dinner and did an amazing job. Our guests were very much entertained and she really helped with the flow of the evening. She was super kind to let us use her microphone and equipment for our speeches as well!
Also, Kari played the piano at our cocktail hour at our reception. Our guests raved about her and it was a wonderful way to have some background music during the cocktail hour.
Overall, Kari was wonderful to work with! She is super responsive to emails and was flexible with any changes/requests. We were so happy and thankful to have her be a part of our wedding weekend!
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Kit Sent on 06/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful personal touch

Kari was a wonderful addition to our ceremony and cocktail hour! She played her piano for our ceremony songs and guest arrival. Then she played guitar songs through our cocktail hour.
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Quinn Sent on 06/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Kari Smith: excellent ceremony music!

Kari did an amazing job with my ceremony music. She was on time, professional, and sounded beautiful! She even worked with my Aunt per my request to perform a duet as I walked down the aisle. Kari is an excellent choice for anyone looking for high-quality ceremony music.
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Lauren Sent on 05/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So talented!

My husband and I were looking for live music during our ceremony and DJ music our reception. We believed that we would most likely have to hire two separate people to do these tasks until our wedding planner (Stag & Lily) found Kari. Kari is very talented and is able to showcase her many talents during your wedding. She played piano and guitar, as well as sang live and DJ’ed our reception. I was very impressed with her professionalism and her willingness to make our day exactly how we imagined.
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Lindsey Sent on 12/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Positive wedding ceremony experience

Kari was very helpful through the whole process. She was flexible with music selection and worked with our vision. She played beautifully on our wedding day and our guests were very complimentary of her professionalism and talent. I would highly recommend Kari to another couple for their wedding music or any other type of event!
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Amanda Sent on 10/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!

Where to begin!! Kari is nothing short of amazing. She performed for the cocktail hour and reception at my wedding which was outdoors in pretty chilly temperatures!! She performed live as well as took care of introducing us, announcing the first dance, father daughter dance, etc. and she even DJ’d towards the end.

My whole experience working with Kari was an absolute pleasure. Right from the beginning she was very helpful, quick to respond to my questions and detailed in her answers. She was willing to learn new songs and did so quickly! She is so talented and was the perfect addition to our wedding. Our guests absolutely loved her - people couldn’t believe the performance was live that’s how good she is. Our guests would not stop raving about how wonderful she was!! She is not only an amazing singer and musician but she is super sweet and always had a warm smile on her face the entire wedding!

The decision to hire Kari for our wedding was the best choice we could have made - hands down!! I would highly recommend Kari if you are in need for music for your wedding or any other event. She was one of the main pieces to making our wedding such an amazing day!! Also, prices are very reasonable! To conclude, she’s so good that I’m literally trying to come up with more events to plan so that I can work with her again :)! Thank you Kari!!
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Beth Sent on 10/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Kari performed for our entire wedding as was fantastic! She played guitar and piano for the ceremony and cocktail hour and DJ'd for our reception. She performed music she learned for us, made recommendations for others, and put together a playlist for the reception that was perfect for us!
When we started looking for a performer for our wedding, we had the opportunity to see one of her live performances and it sealed the deal! I encourage you to go see her live!
She was quick to respond, very professional, and easy to work with. My guests are still raving about her talented performances. Kari was worth every penny we invested!!
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Heather Sent on 09/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Kari is extremely talented artist and I’m so happy that I hired her to play at my wedding. She performed live music with both guitar and piano and performed from a list of songs that I chose from. She also learned songs from a list I had given her. She was very professional and punctual. I had an out-of-state wedding, so I only had 3 days in town to get everything together. Kari was very helpful, even though I gave her such short notice on a lot of things! I don’t know how I could have done it without her!
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