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I am available as a wedding musician for ceremony as well as pre/post-ceremony music. Whether you would like your big day to feature contemporary rock or folk (at a recent wedding the bride and groom built their entire ceremony around Beatles songs), or you are interested in a more classic sound, I can work with you to create your perfect wedding soundtrack.

Do you want your wedding music to really shine? My wife, Tori Jackson has a beautiful voice and we are available to play together as a duo. Our vocal harmonies can help create the soundscape for the wedding of your dreams.

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Frequently asked questions

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella
Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
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
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Sound/PA System
Vocals

Reviews of Michael French

Ericka
Ericka Sent on 09/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding ceremony music

Mike played music for our wedding ceremony. We asked for only instrumental on guitar and Mike was more than happy to accommodate. Mike showed up on time and even stayed late when our ceremony was running behind. He played beautifully on guitar and the ceremony went exactly the way we imagined it would! If you’re looking for somebody reliable, easy to work with and talented Mike is your guy!
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Katie Sent on 09/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We were absolutely thrilled with Michael's professionalism, musicianship, and flexibility for our wedding. Being a musician myself, I was very particular about the music, and he was very accommodating. He arranged a cellist to perform with him at my request, skyped with me so I could hear some of the music, and was even willing to stay beyond his contracted time to perform our first dance live. We received many compliments from our guests about how great the music sounded during the ceremony and cocktail hour. The music was appropriate, but not overbearing, and we knew that the music was in good hands all day.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 08/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I can not express how amazing this man is! We literally could not of asked for anything better. We had a song in mind for our Ceramony and he executive better than we ever could of imagined. He played every type of music and every single guest was blown away by him! We thank you Mike for making our special day better than we could of ever asked for!
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Dick Sent on 08/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Mike is simply an amazing person and incredibly talented. His guitar playing and singing are nothing short of beautiful. He was receptive of requests ahead of the wedding, and did everything he could on his part to make our day perfect. My mother-in-law coordinated with him to do a special song during the ceremony that we hadn't heard before hand, and I can still hear him singing it when I think about it. It's difficult to explain in words how grateful I am to have had Mike as part of our wedding.
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Megan Sent on 08/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Mike is a truly talented singer and guitarist. He performed during our ceremony and at our cocktail hour. Our guests were coming up to us throughout the night to tell us how great he was, and his performance is still one of the things our guests remember the most about our wedding. Not only is Mike talented, but he is also a very kind person. He was willing to learn songs for our ceremony.

Beyond that, Mike is simply a delightful person and professional. He was generous with his time, and really made an effort to get to know our musical tastes and style. We would not only recommend but encourage anyone looking for a musician for a special event to trust Mike with the job!
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Bernadette Sent on 07/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Mike was very professional and accommodating. He learned a special song for the wedding and even sent me a recording of him singing it before the ceremony so I could be sure we liked it. I have many, many comments from our guest about Mike's beautiful voice. I would highly recommend him.
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Noelle Sent on 07/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Mike was very easy to be in touch with and very flexible. He worked with my wife and I to make our ceremony music exactly how we wanted. We were very pleased with his talent and professionalism!
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Elizabeth Sent on 12/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Michael French was exactly what we were looking for, for our intimate wedding reception. Michael was extremely quick to respond to emails and overall an absolute breeze to work with. My husband and didn't have a huge list of play/not-to-play songs, so Michael did an amazing job at creating our entire playlist. I never worried about the music on the day and my only regret, is the day went by quickly, no allowing me to speak to him much & properly thank him!
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S Sent on 08/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Mike is a true artist and professional.
My fiancé and I were struggling to find a musician for our ceremony music. We wanted non-traditional music to compliment the ceremony, with an acoustic quality. Mike delivered on all fronts!! He was extremely easy to work with, very courteous, responsive to emails, listened to our needs, and offered a competitive rate. On the day of the wedding, he was very prompt, played beautifully, and made our special day uniquely, wonderfully ours. I'd recommend him to anyone! THANK YOU MIKE!
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Julia Sent on 08/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Mike was fantastic to work with! He has a beautiful voice and performed wonderfully on the day of the wedding. In addition, he was a great vendor to work with leading up to the wedding. He had helpful tips and suggestions for ceremony and cocktail hour music, and he graciously learned new songs that we requested. His communications were always prompt and informative and he was very personable. I would recommend Mike to any couple looking for a wedding musician!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

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