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Save The Date Music

Learn New Songs
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Reception Music
Kelly
Kasey
Bob
Meagan
Kelsey

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this vendor

Save the Date Music is a premier wedding band, DJ, and live music company in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, serving Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the surrounding Triangle area. With over 45 years of combined experience and more than 600 events performed annually, the team specializes in luxury wedding entertainment and seamless event production.

From ceremony to reception, Save the Date Music understands that the right music sets the tone for every moment. Their curated roster of professional musicians, DJs, and performers delivers a personalized experience tailored to each couple’s style, vision, and budget. With a versatile repertoire spanning hip-hop, jazz, country, rock, R&B, pop, and more, they create an unforgettable atmosphere for every celebration.

In addition to live music and DJ services, Save the Date Music offers enhanced event experiences, including professional lighting design, photo booth rentals, and “dancing on a cloud” effects, helping couples create a cohesive, elevated, and visually stunning wedding day.

Services

Save the Date Music provides live wedding music and DJ services in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and destination events, including:

  • Rehearsal dinners
  • Wedding ceremonies
  • Cocktail hours
  • Wedding receptions
  • Anniversaries & private parties
  • Corporate events

Their talented musicians perform as:

  • Soloists, duos, trios, quartets, quintets
  • Bands and vocalists

Available instruments include violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, harp, guitar, saxophone, flute, drums, bagpipes, and more.

Full-Service Wedding Entertainment Includes

  • DJ & MC services (including bilingual MCs)
  • Live musicians & custom ensembles
  • Professional sound systems & microphones
  • Custom playlists & do-not-play lists
  • Song requests & special arrangements
  • Event lighting design (uplighting, ambiance, dance floor lighting)
  • Photo booth experiences
  • “Dancing on a Cloud” low-lying fog effect

What Couples Love About Save the Date Music

Couples appreciate the team’s clear communication, responsiveness, and attention to detail throughout the planning process. Every event is thoughtfully designed to reflect each couple’s unique style, ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish.

Features

Woman-owned

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 52 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
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

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
7+

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Drums
Flute
Guitar
Harp
Piano
Trumpet
Saxophone
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System
Vocals

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Wedding couple

Reviews of Save The Date Music

Kelly
Kelly Sent on 12/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Jaimi was AMAZING to work with! I was helping to plan a surprise proposal for one of my best friends. The groom-to-be wanted to hire a violinist for the occasion, and I'm so glad Jaimi was the person we ended up choosing. She was so kind, accommodating, flexible, and understanding when things were a bit crazy, which was super appreciated. Prompt responses, clear communication, and wonderful professionalism. You can tell how much care she puts into her craft and how dedicated she is to creating meaningful moments for her clients. I will definitely be referring her to anyone looking for a violinist in the future! :)
K
Kristina Sent on 03/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Save the Date provided the perfect music for ceremony and cocktail hour!

We hired a cellist and violinist to play for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. The music was beautiful and they matched the vibes perfectly. Very professional and nice people. They even picked up hints during our vows that Star Wars was important element of our first date and incorporated that into cocktail hour without asking! They were amazing!
K
Kirsten Sent on 06/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, responsive, and easy to work with!

We hired a string duo and DJ Gino through Save The Date and could not have been happier! Kitty was super clear and responsive to all emails and questions and the musicians were professional and so talented. I am a big Swiftie and they made sure to incorporate her music into our ceremony and cocktail hour. DJ Gino was also wonderful! We had a few phone calls with him before the big day to go over our favorite songs and discuss the timeline. On the day, he was personable and helped get everyone on the dance floor. I cannot recommend this company enough!
Kasey
Kasey Sent on 10/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

We love DJ Gino

We hired DJ Gino from Save the Date to play ceremony and reception music and he was wonderful! Hilarious and personable while we planned over the phone, and he was wonderfully accommodating to our very specific musical tastes while still being able to read the crowd and match the music to the energy. All of our guests absolutely loved him and I would definitely recommend him to anyone!
D
Dasom Sent on 08/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

We hired a violin/cello/guitar trio for our wedding ceremony and it was a perfect choice! They were very professional and communicative. They had a wide range of music selections to choose from, and their performance was so beautiful! Especially we all loved the bride entrance song “salut d'amour” by Elgar. Highly recommended!
Bob
Bob T. Sent on 07/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Save the Date Music is Great!!!

We booked Save the Date Music as a string trio for my daughter's wedding.
It was an outdoor ceremony at the Botanical Garden.
We were delighted with the quality of their music. Kitty was great to work with, she played what we requested and filled
the rest of the program with her own excellent selections.
I highly recommend them!
Meagan
Meagan Sent on 05/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Ceremony music

We reached out to save the date for ceremony music only! They were on time and played very well! While we only hired a violin and cello, they have several combinations of professional players to choose from. They played beautifully and we got a ton of compliments on them! The coordinator who manages this group was super responsive and they are priced very reasonably compared to others! I highly recommend coming from a May 2022 bride and groom!
K
Katya Sent on 03/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Trio

We hired a trio from Save the Date Music to play during our pre-ceremony cocktail hour and during our ceremony and we are very glad we did! Their repertoire was extensive and we had plenty of songs to select from. They were prompt, professional and very talented. Their music was beautiful and we are so glad they were part of our big day. Thank you, Dave!
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 12/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

We had a wonderful experience working with the musicians at Save the Date. They were very communicative and have a wide variety of musical selections. We really enjoyed the music and everything sounded beautiful on our wedding day. I would highly recommend them!
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 10/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great ceremony musicians and DJ!

We used Save the Date to hire both our ceremony musicians and DJ, which made things so easy! For our ceremony and cocktail hour, we worked with Chris Royce and had a guitar and violin. They played a variety of classic and contemporary songs. For our reception, we worked with DJ Gino. I told Gino that our goal was to get people on the dance floor, and he totally excelled! He played the perfect mix of tunes for our crowd. I highly recommend Save the Date for your wedding music needs!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
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Jaimi Grether
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Save The Date Music brings the sounds of elegance and beauty to any event. Their musical selections are varied and can suite the needs and desires for your occasion. Talented, professional and highly skilled musicians provide beautiful sounds to enrich your wedding and wedding reception. Contact Save the Date Music today and allow them to musically enhance your wedding or special occasion!

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Mary has been in the wedding business probably longer than I have and knows the music talent in our area very well. She can expertly create any ensemble a couple could desire for their wedding day!

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