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Seth offers high-quality musical options for any occasion, aiming to make your decision process comprehensive and easy. He, and the other musicians he arranges for, provide music for a variety of purposes, such as background music for a cocktail hour or a grand processional for the walk down the aisle. Whatever your vision is, strings offer a beautiful and elegant touch that greatly enhance the wedding for the couple and guests. Couples can choose from a solo performance, a duo, a trio or quartet, or even a larger group can be arranged. Music is not limited to classical either. In fact, jazz, rock and pop are other popular and fun choices!

Seth's background as a performer extends across four continents and over multiple genres. His training as a violist took place in the top institutions in the country, and he has worked as a professional symphony musician for the last decade. Seth's performances have led him to share the stage with artists such as acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma, artists Sigur Rós and the TransSiberian Orchestra, and Broadway star Sarah Brightman. Not a stranger to smaller engagements, Seth can regularly be found performing in chamber music settings, whether playing a Brahms quintet for the Piccolo Spoleto festival in Charleston or jamming to Taylor Swift or Queen in a Candlelight Concert.

It is so important to make the right choice when choosing the music for your special day. Leave it to someone who knows what good music making is!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Reception Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Orchestra
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
Piano
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances

Reviews of Seth Van Embden

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Jeremy Sent on 06/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful violin wedding music!

Seth played violin at our outdoor wedding ceremony. It provided the perfect romantic ambiance while guests were being seated. He worked with us to develop the perfect music to fit the bride's taste (Disney!). Very professional, on-time, and responsive to all of our questions. Thank you, Seth!
Cecily
Cecily Sent on 09/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Seth played at my bridal shower and did a great job and so it only made sense that he'd play at my wedding as well. Seth was extremely flexible letting us book him only 3 weeks before the wedding (our other musicians fell through). He and his crew already knew how to play all the songs that we requested. I had no doubt in my mind that they would be great and they were! Seth is so nice and so easy to communicate with. Seth's demeanor makes you feel at ease about the entire experience, which is so nice when you're stressing about everything else when planning for your wedding. I highly recommend Seth to anyone and everyone!
Emily
Emily Sent on 07/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So talented!

My husband is a sucker for string instruments, so instead of having a DJ play music during the ceremony, we opted to have a violinist. Ideally we would have loved to have a quartet or something along those lines, but our budget was a little tight. But we have no complaints and having Seth play the violin as a soloist was perfect for our day. I found Seth here on Weddingwire and his reviews and samples blew us away. I contacted him and he responded quickly answering my unnecessary number of questions. I loved the fact that he is open to playing pretty much any song you could ask of him and that he plays nontraditional music for ceremonies. I have never been a fan of the traditional wedding music so this was definitely a plus. I definitely felt that he cared about what I wanted and was very open to making our ceremony music match our vision. Seth was very organized and finalized all of our details prior to the wedding. He was extremely professional and he so talented. My husband even said he almost started to tear up when he heard Seth begin to play during the ceremony! It was beautiful.
Kat
Kat B. Sent on 02/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful music

I worked with Seth to get everything set and planned and he was great at responding and working with me. (None of my music was traditional, as we had music from Legend of Zelda, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Game of Thrones) Seth sent Michelle to come play the flute for us and it was lovely! Everyone loved the music!
Lydia
Lydia Sent on 01/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

We hired Seth to play during our ceremony and he was amazing! Seth was incredibly easy to work with and is a very talented musician! He took the time to discuss and walk through some of the song choices prior to the wedding and was very flexible when I changed my mind at the last minute! On the day of, the music was beautiful and I couldn't have asked for more. I highly recommend booking Seth!
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Laura Sent on 10/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Seth was probably the easiest vendor I worked with for my wedding. He was super professional, personable, and so very kind throughout the entire planning process. I told him what songs I wanted to be played at what times during my ceremony, and the musicians were on their game. Everyone commented how beautiful the music was during my ceremony, and of course, the only time I cried was during the lighting of the Unity Candle when the musicians provided accompaniment for 2 of my husband's friends who sang "The Prayer." It was absolutely beautiful. Seth either had all my songs in his repertoire or he arranged them himself. Very talented, very professional, very reasonably priced, and worth every penny. Thank you, Seth! :D
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Lina Sent on 08/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Seth made our wedding ceremony surreal. All our guests could not stop talking about how beautiful the music was. Seth was great from the beginning making sure to ask the right questions and guide us through the music selection. He answered all my questions in a timely manner. Seth was punctual and did everything we agreed. I would recommend Seth to all my friends and family for their events! Thank you Seth!!
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Amy Sent on 06/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Seth played for our wedding ceremony and it was amazing! Everyone that was there kept telling me how much they loved the ceremony music. Seth was super helpful in providing music suggestions and was able to put arrangements together for the music I selected. I even had a last minute (4 days before the wedding) request and he was super flexible and was able to accommodate. If you need a professional string quartet, definitely use Seth!
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Lisa= Sent on 04/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Seth was amazing to work with and did a fantastic job! He made our wedding music so memorable and added to moments we will never forget. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to book a violinist for any event!
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Anthony Sent on 04/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My Partner and I got married on Saturday, April 8, 2017 and we hired Seth to play at our Wedding. We both were honor that Seth said that he would play and brought joy to the both of us. After meeting Seth, we knew that he was the one. So we recommend to anyone that going to Tie the Knot, hire Seth, he will make your day special.
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