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R.D. King
R.D. King
Owner

11 years in business

R.D. King is a Waltham, Massachusetts-based guitarist and wedding musician. King is an accomplished acoustic guitar composer and performer as well as a graduate of Ithaca College’s School of Music.

A virtuoso instrumental acoustic guitarist, R.D. King brings passion, professionalism, and over fifteen years of experience performing at hundreds of events. King will work with you to make the music a truly special and memorable part of your wedding.

King was born in Boston, MA to a family that encompassed musicians, writers, and artists. A graduate of Ithaca College School of Music, King is now an associate lecturer at UMass Boston and has established himself at the forefront of acoustic guitar excellence and education. R.D. King aims to make your wedding music a unique and romantic element of your special celebration.

Services Offered

R.D. King offers a meticulous approach to planning wedding music. This highly experienced professional can guide to-be-weds through the song selection process and, upon prior request, can arrange any song for a couple. His extensive repertoire spans a wide variety of artists, from Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to The Beatles and CCR to Bach and film scores. This skilled guitarist can provide instrumental acoustic music for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Couples can call on the services of this professional to provide a truly remarkable musical backdrop for their special day.

FAQ

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
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

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
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

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Reviews of R.D. King, Wedding Guitarist

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R.D. King received glowing reviews from multiple couples for his exceptional performance at their wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. Reviewers praised his professionalism, talent, adaptability to changing circumstances like inclement weather, and extensive repertoire of music. Guests were impressed with his ability to set the perfect ambiance, his responsiveness during the planning process, and his willingness to learn new songs. Many highly recommend R.D. King for weddings and other events, emphasizing his role in making their special day unforgettable through his beautiful guitar playing and attention to detail.

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R.D. King received glowing reviews from multiple couples for his exceptional performance at their wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. Reviewers praised his professionalism, talent, adaptability to changing circumstances like inclement weather, and extensive repertoire of music. Guests were impressed with his ability to set the perfect ambiance, his responsiveness during the planning process, and his willingness to learn new songs. Many highly recommend R.D. King for weddings and other events, emphasizing his role in making their special day unforgettable through his beautiful guitar playing and attention to detail.

Adriana
Adriana Sent on 09/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magic music.

All I can say is wow! We hired Russell to play for our wedding ceremony and it was truly magical. We got married at a family home by the beach, and wanted to balance a formal affair with it feeling intimate, summery, and lighthearted. The fingerstyle guitar turned out to be the perfect choice to fit that vibe and it was like nothing I'd ever heard before at another wedding. Russell was so easygoing and lovely throughout, on-time and organized day of, and most importantly provided such a beautiful backdrop to our day. Thank you!!!
Timothy
Timothy Sent on 01/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Impressive musicianship, and easy to work with!

RD was amazing!

My wife is a musician, and had many musical people at our wedding. We received numerous compliments on the performance, and it truly was one of the highlights of the day. His playing was excellent, adding an amazing undertone to the vibe of our event. RD was even able to learn completely new music at our request, which in my opinion is above and beyond expectation.

Communication was timely, and easy to understand. I would highly recommend RD for any wedding.
J
Jodie Sent on 12/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

We hired Russell for our wedding day (ceremony, cocktail hour and reception) and he was absolutely amazing! He was very responsive, organized, professional, courteous, thoughtful, and incredibly talented. Our guests were very impressed, as were we. Our ceremony was outside and we unfortunately got rained on (including Russell). He was such a trooper, as were all of our guests! The rain caused quite a bit of chaos, but he was right there to adapt however we needed. He played until the very end and we couldn't have been happier with our choice to hire him - highly recommend!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 12/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Joy to Work With

He was so easy to communicate with, collaborative throughout the planning process, and really helped bring our vision to life. His music added such a beautiful and heartfelt atmosphere to our wedding day, and many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed it. Beyond his talent as a musician, he was kind, professional, and made everything feel seamless. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend him!
Bobby
Bobby Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Always Incredible!

We were first amazed by RD king at a friend's wedding two years prior to our engagement and at that time we both knew we would book him for our own. He is incredibly skilled, a pleasure to communicate with, has an endless music portfolio, and highly professional. Several of our guests spoke with him throughout our event and everyone sincerely complimented his performance to us. Cannot recommend more highly and we will certainly rebook for our next event. Thank You!
Christa
Christa Sent on 11/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

R.D. King - Pure Perfection!

We had the absolute pleasure of having R.D. King play at our wedding, and he was a pure joy to work with from start to finish. From the very first outreach, R.D. was responsive, professional, and kind. He took the time to meet with us to understand our vision for both the ceremony and the cocktail hour — and he captured it perfectly.

His calm, confident demeanor brought such ease to the day, and his music set the most beautiful tone throughout our celebration. He went above and beyond to ensure everything ran seamlessly and truly helped make our day unforgettable. We can’t recommend him highly enough!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

R.D. King: Talented, Professional, Lovely!

We (and our ears!) had the pleasure of having R.D. King as the musician for the ceremony and cocktail hour portions of our wedding this October. Not only is he wildly skilled at his craft, but he was also very responsive, kind, genuine, and easy to work with. He has a HUGE repertoire of songs, and will even learn new ones for clients as requested. He made the process easy and day-of was so good that everyone noticed, but also stayed enough in the background in order to set the ambiance for the moment. We picked a couple of songs, but otherwise asked him to just do his thing and he perfectly mirrored the vibe we had been going for. Hire him! :)
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Owen Sent on 11/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Musician!

RD did both my and my father's wedding! He's a skilled acoustic guitarist and will work with you to make sure the setup works. He'll do whatever songs you wish and advise you on what will sound great. He has his own songs and he's fantastic. He'll help make your wedding beautiful. Hire him!
S
Suzanne Sent on 10/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Russell is sooooo talented and made my daughter’s wedding even more memorable! He is wonderful to work with and you’re missing out if you don’t hire him!

Russell is so easy to work with and quickly responds to calls and emails. He is very professional and talented. His skills will make any event even more special.
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 09/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Must-Have for Your Wedding Day!

We had the absolute pleasure of having R.D. King as our guitarist for both our ceremony and cocktail hour, and he was incredible from start to finish. Leading up to the wedding, he was so easy to work with—flexible, professional, and thoughtful. He asked all the right questions and made sure we felt completely at ease and excited about the music choices for our day. In hindsight, what we thought would be a “nice-to-have” quickly became a must-have. The ambience he created was magical, and we received SO many compliments from guests. His talent speaks for itself, but it was also his calm, kind, and professional presence that really stood out. If you’re on the fence about live music for your wedding—trust me—book R.D. King. You’ll be so glad you did!
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