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Music for the Moment

Learn New Songs
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Reception Music
Regina
Shannon
Priya
SierrasWishGranted
Alison

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Music for the Moment is a string ensemble providing elegant music for weddings and other special events throughout the New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania-Connecticut area. From a string quartet, trio, violin-cello duo, or a solo instrumental, these musicians provide a beautiful, traditional or contemporary sound for any ceremony, reception, or cocktail hour. Whether you desire classical favorites or the newest releases, Music for the Moments' talented musicians can play it for your special day. While they are based in New Jersey, they travel to New York and Pennsylvania for weddings, parties and other occasions.

Services Offered

These professionals boast an extensive musical selection. While they can provide the typical string instruments like the violin and cello, they can also offer other instrumentailists. Other services include:

  • NEW! Solo Violin with background tracks!
  • Song requests
  • Custom song arrangements
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Acoustic or amplified
  • Flexible packages

Please visit our website for a range of packages and pricelists!

Features

Woman-owned

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 29 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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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
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

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

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Guitar
Harp
Piano
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

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

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Reviews of Music for the Moment

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Music for the Moment’s string ensembles are widely praised for creating a beautiful, elegant atmosphere for ceremonies and cocktail hours. Reviewers note professional, responsive, and flexible communication, smooth day‑of performance, and a large repertoire with custom song learning. Many guests complimented their musicianship and timing. Highly recommended.

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Music for the Moment’s string ensembles are widely praised for creating a beautiful, elegant atmosphere for ceremonies and cocktail hours. Reviewers note professional, responsive, and flexible communication, smooth day‑of performance, and a large repertoire with custom song learning. Many guests complimented their musicianship and timing. Highly recommended.

Regina
Regina Sent on 03/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Worth Every Penny

My fiancé and I care deeply about music, but we wanted something a little different for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Music for the Moment came highly recommended by our venue, which immediately gave us confidence and they absolutely delivered.

Karen was an absolute pleasure to work with: responsive, flexible, and genuinely attentive to every detail we requested. She made the entire process feel effortless and brought such a beautiful, elevated atmosphere to our day.

If you’re looking to add something unique and sophisticated to your event, I can’t recommend them enough. Don’t hesitate...book them!
C
Christina Sent on 06/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Ceremony Music

Karen was extremely easy to work with from the start. She was quick to respond and was more than happy to accommodate any songs we wanted. During our wedding ceremony, she played beautifully and my guests couldn’t stop complimenting how elevated it felt. She timed everything perfectly and we couldn’t be happier with her team!
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 04/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

We hired this duo for our ceremony's processional and recessional, and honestly, it was one of the best decisions we made. Even with just two instruments, the sound was full, rich, and filled the space perfectly.
Priya
Priya Sent on 04/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A must book!

Karen was excellent and so easy to work with. We had one of her cellists and violinists join us for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour to play songs inspired by the Bridgerton playlist. Both musicians were truly excellent, nailed every cue we gave them on how/when to start a song during the ceremony, and we could not recommend them enough. Their pricing was fair, transparent, and workable for our tight budget. I highly recommend booking Karen and her team if you are considering strings at your special event!
I
Ishani Sent on 12/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Music for the moment

Music for the moment is a company that makes your special day the most amazing one. Karen is always open for a phone call to work out any song details and gives the best advice. She went above and beyond for my husband and I to learn Hindi songs to play on the violin. When it came to our wedding day the violin version of every song sounded so beautiful. I would highly recommend using music for the moment!!
J
James Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Cocktail Hour Music

We had a string duo from Music For the Moment perform at our cocktail hour at The Rockleigh, and they exceeded every expectation. Their communication leading up to the wedding was smooth and professional, and on the day of, the music was absolutely beautiful.

Guests continuously complimented the atmosphere they created. The duo played with incredible talent and added an elegant touch that made the cocktail hour feel special and memorable.

We’re so happy we chose Music For the Moment and would highly recommend them to any couple looking to elevate their wedding with live music.
SierrasWishGranted
Sierraswishgranted Sent on 11/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing music for our ceremony

The music for our ceremony was absolutely beautiful. Music for the moment brought a string quartet and we were able to select music that we wanted for the ceremony. Communication was quick and easy and they were wonderful.
Alison
Alison Sent on 11/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, Kind, and a Joy to Work With!

We were so lucky to have Karen play at our wedding ceremony. From the very beginning, she was incredibly sweet, friendly, and easy to work with—always responsive and thoughtful in her communication. On the day of the wedding, she played beautifully and brought such a heartfelt, elegant touch to the ceremony. Her music created the perfect atmosphere, and so many of our guests commented on how lovely it was. We would absolutely recommend Music for the Moment to anyone looking to make their day extra special.
Julia
Julia Sent on 11/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

Karen was present for our ceremony and cocktail hour and it was just perfect! There is nothing like live music and having a violin made it all the more special!
Gianna
Gianna Sent on 11/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Barsanti-McKowen Wedding 10.31.25

The music was absolutely amazing!!! Exactly what I was looking for when I was planning our wedding.
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Team

Karen Kamp
Karen Kamp
Owner/Manager
Linda  Howard
Linda Howard
Violinist
Madeline Schneider
Madeline Schneider
Cellist

Professional Network & Endorsements

The Stroudsmoor by Wedgewood Weddings The Stroudsmoor by Wedgewood Weddings Hotel Weddings

Music for the Moment String Ensembles is a group of highly trained and talented musicians. Their knowledge of music and skills as musicians have earned them a place on the Stroudsmoor list of recommended professionals.

The Stroudsmoor by Wedgewood Weddings
4.9 out of 5 rating , 701 reviews
· Hotel Weddings

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