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About this vendor

For over 10 years and nearly 100 weddings, Sammie Zonana has been turning ceremony moments into memories that guests talk about for years. Based in Raleigh, NC, Sammie performs live vocals and guitar across the Triangle and beyond, bringing a warm, intimate sound to ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions.

What sets Sammie apart is how she handles the moments that matter most. From timing the processional perfectly to looping a song while a flower girl takes her sweet time down the aisle, she manages every detail with calm professionalism so you don't have to think about it. Couples consistently say she was their favorite vendor, not just the best musician, but the person who made the whole day feel magical.

"After our ceremony, at least 75% of our guests commented on how crazy amazing she is." — Tiffanie M.

"Probably the best part of the day beside me marrying my wife." — Courtney H.

Sammie works closely with every couple to build a performance that feels personal, whether that means learning a brand new song or putting her own spin on a favorite. With 130+ songs in her repertoire and a genuine love for what she does, she doesn't just perform at weddings. She becomes a part of them.

Features

LGBTQ+-owned

Woman-owned

Just me

Experience

  • 14 years in business

  • We speak English

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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
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System

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
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals
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Sammie is an exceptional, professional musician whose beautiful voice and guitar made ceremonies and receptions memorable. She was communicative, accommodating, learned requested songs, and coordinated smoothly with other vendors. Guests raved and many recommend her for cocktail hours, first dances, and late-night acoustic sets.

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Sammie is an exceptional, professional musician whose beautiful voice and guitar made ceremonies and receptions memorable. She was communicative, accommodating, learned requested songs, and coordinated smoothly with other vendors. Guests raved and many recommend her for cocktail hours, first dances, and late-night acoustic sets.

Tiffanie
Tiffanie Sent on 04/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

You need Sammie!

I’m not writing this as an obligatory vendor review. I’m writing this because Sammie is absolutely amazing and everyone needs to know about it!! Sammie’s voice is OUT OF THIS WORLD. After our ceremony at least 75% of our guests commented how crazy amazing she is and asked us how in the world we were able to book this super star. If you’re not convinced yet just go to her website and listen. We hired Sammie as our ceremony musician. She played the guitar and ukulele and sang like an angel. We were going for a super unique and non-traditional vibe so she adjusted to that and played the songs we requested. She even turned an EDM song into an acoustic version. I cannot wait to get our wedding video back to listen to it again.
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 11/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Such a star

Sammie is flawless. I can't say how amazing she is - she made our ceremony so special. She sent me some clips of her practicing the songs we chose, and my mom and sister cried, and walking down the aisle to her singing is one of my favorite memories of my wedding day. She has the most beautiful voice and passion for her work, and her upbeat attitude kept me sane throughout the planning process and on the day of, when she was completely chill and willing to make adjustments and work flawlessly with our other vendors.
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Tawny Sent on 10/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Memory of a Liftetime!

Sammie was AMAZING!! I’ll never forget when my fiancé and I started dating and I saw Sammie perform on the voice back in 2017 and I messaged her on Facebook asking her when I get married if she would perform at my wedding and she replied “ofcourse!” and now here we are 5 years later! Sammie was communicative, accommodating and kind throughout the whole wedding planning process! She coordinated with my DJ about all the logistics (since we live in FL). She sang for our guests at cocktail hour and did our first dance songs with us and our mom and dad. She is by far one of my favorite vendors I worked with. This type a bride HIGHLY recommends Sammie Zonana to play @ your wedding!
Colleen
Colleen Sent on 10/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible performer!

Sammie was a highlight of our wedding!! She is an exceptional talent and top-notch professional. Our guests raved about her, too. She was one of the very first vendors we booked and that couldn't have been a better decision. She even learned a few Taylor Swift songs for us (Wildest Dreams & Daylight), which we were so grateful for. Hire Sammie - you absolutely will not regret it!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 10/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Like the end of a great rom-com or a fairytale!

Sammie did an amazing job playing our late-night "acoustic hour" at our wedding! We were a little nervous when we found out that the DJ could no longer play the last hour of our wedding due to Austin city ordinances for outdoor weddings. We worried people might leave when the amplified music turned off! We hired Sammie to play the final hour + our private last dance, and I honestly think we had MORE people on the dance floor while she was playing. She played a variety of current fast and slow songs on her guitar and sang beautifully while walking around the dance floor. It was such a unique and special moment, like having a private concert just for us and our loved ones. Sammie was punctual, kind, creative, and just an all-around joy to work with, too. She brought such a fun and positive energy to our reception and our guests totally loved her! I'll never forget feeling like the only two people in the world dancing while she played a gorgeous rendition of "The Book of Love" at the end of the night. I would hire her for an event again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her if you want to feel so special on your wedding day. Thank you, Sammie!
Melanie
Melanie Sent on 10/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best part of our wedding!

Sammie was the best vendor we had for our wedding. We received so many compliments about her music and a lot of our guests took her card. Her singing was amazing, she was easy to work with and super friendly. She was probably our favorite part about the wedding.
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 10/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!

Sammie performed at my wedding for cocktail hour and for some of the first dances. We initially hired her because we LOVED her covers of various songs, particularly Harvest Moon. She was very communicative and the booking process was straightforward. She even learned multiple songs at our request to play during cocktail hour since we mentioned they were important to us. All of our guests were VERY impressed with her - multiple people commented on how great she was and how varied her songs were. She also learned You & Me for my husband and I's first dance, as well as You've got a friend in me for my first dance with my dad. We could not be happier with how these turned out. Her versions were so beautiful and exactly what we imagined. We cannot recommend her enough!!
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Angie Sent on 04/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had Sammie perform at our March wedding and she was amazing! She performed during both our ceremony and cocktail hour and she really added that special Austin touch. Not only is she an amazing performer but she is also extremely sincere throughout the planning process, and is looking to make your day as special as she can. You’re not getting an average musician when you hire Sammie, you are getting an artist who truly cares about producing her best work for your special day. Plus, our guests couldn't stop mentioning how much they enjoyed her! You will not be sorry when you hire Sammie!
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