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Live Oak Strings is an ensemble of Austin's most in-demand and accomplished performers. As the premier ensemble within Live Oak Music, they specialize in providing unforgettable musical performances for weddings and events throughout Austin and Central Texas. Their diverse range of instrumentation includes soloists, duos, trio, and quartets. This versatile group is passionate about playing both traditional and contemporary selections in their unique way.

As the ensemble's coordinator, Alan Retamozo has years of experience as a professional guitarist, composer, and arts administrator and he has long-standing ties to Austin's top planners and venues, including perferred vendor status with The Austin Wedding Planner's Association.

Live Oak Music ensembles have performed with a host of illustrious acts and venues including ACL Live at the Moody Theater. From your rehearsal dinner to your reception, Live Oak Strings can accompany every stage of your once-in-a-lifetime occasion. Whether you are a fan of jazz, classical music, or modern pop, they have the skill to perform your best-loved tracks with expert precision.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$610

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$920

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Music During Breaks

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Drums
Guitar
Piano
Trumpet
Saxophone
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

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

Reviews of Live Oak Strings

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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Live Oak Strings received glowing reviews for their exceptional performances during weddings, with guests complimenting the musicians' talent and professionalism. Reviewers highlighted the trio's extensive repertoire, customization of music preferences, and elegant presence that helped create a magical atmosphere. The staff, especially Alan, was praised for their responsiveness, communication, and flawless execution even in challenging weather conditions. Live Oak Strings' musical excellence, professionalism, customization, presence, and value were consistently commended, making them a highly recommended choice for couples seeking beautiful and memorable music for their special day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Live Oak Strings received glowing reviews for their exceptional performances during weddings, with guests complimenting the musicians' talent and professionalism. Reviewers highlighted the trio's extensive repertoire, customization of music preferences, and elegant presence that helped create a magical atmosphere. The staff, especially Alan, was praised for their responsiveness, communication, and flawless execution even in challenging weather conditions. Live Oak Strings' musical excellence, professionalism, customization, presence, and value were consistently commended, making them a highly recommended choice for couples seeking beautiful and memorable music for their special day.

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Brianna Sent on 04/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Worth every penny and more!!!

We can’t say enough wonderful things about Alan and his band! We booked them before we had all of our details planned out for the big day, but they were very understanding and accommodating. Alan was the easiest vendor we worked with throughout our whole planning process (which says a lot bc they were all great). We had one or two songs in particular we wanted for the processional, but weren’t sure what other songs we’d like and honestly didn’t have the time to come up with options on our own. We told Alan the vibe we were after and he picked out music accordingly — and he absolutely nailed it all. From the ceremony musicians to the reception band and mc’ing, this group did an incredible job. So many guests came up to us throughout the night to tell us how great all of the music had been. Like we said, can’t say enough great things about this group. Thank you again for making our day even more special.
Philip
Philip Sent on 03/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect string quartet and jazz trio for our wedding!

We hired Live Oak strings for our ceremony and a jazz trio for cocktail hour, and both ensembles did amazingly. The strings did a great job for the songs we requested for the ceremony and the jazz. Trio was full of fun and creative playing. It was very easy, coordinating all the details prior to the event and on the day of we didn’t have to worry about anything and it all went smoothly. I would highly recommend Live Oak to anyone looking for live music at their event and would definitely use them again.
Alex
Alex Sent on 03/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Music!

Live Oak did a beautiful job on the music for our wedding ceremony! We had the trio, and the music was all absolutely perfect. They have a broad repertoire from classical music to very contemporary options. We chose contemporary songs for our ceremony, with each song having personal meaning to my husband or I. The music we chose varied in genre, but Live Oak did a wonderful job of blending it all together beautifully. We highly recommend them!

Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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