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About

We have moved back to the Florida Panhandle and are looking forward to working with the best planners at the most beautiful venues in the South! Symphony ala Carte is a one-stop-shop for traditional and contemporary ceremony music serving the Panhandle from Pensacola to Tallahassee. Founder Allison Giltinan, professional violinist and string ensemble coordinator, offers solo violin services or can collaborate with other classically trained musicians to create a truly customizable service for your big day.

Experience
I created Symphony ala Carte to help couples plan their musical needs by connecting them with well-qualified and experienced musicians. We have served the Gulf Coast and North Alabama regions for over 25 years with a wide variety of services and musical styles, becoming a preferred violinist for the Huntsville Botanical Gardens and Eden Gardens State Park.

Services Offered
Symphony ala Carte specializes in string solo and ensembles. For outside events we offer a battery operated audio system, lapel mic and hand held mic as needed. You will be sure to find the perfect music for your day from the extensive play list of traditional, sacred and contemporary music and special request are always welcome. Our packages include:

  • Ceremony/Cocktail/Reception music
  • Learning new songs
  • Microphones
  • Sound/PA system
  • Travel expenses


Areas Covered
We cover the Panhandle from Pensacola to Tallahasee and south Alabama in the Douthan, Ft Novasel and Enterprise area.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Sample Music
Sound/PA System

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Guitar
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

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

Reviews of Symphony ala Carte

Hannah
Hannah Sent on 05/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

We had our small wedding on 5/16 and Allison did an awesome job of remaining communicative and flexible throughout the weeks leading up to the ceremony. Since we had a smaller ceremony, we only needed one musician and the violin echoed beautifully throughout the venue. I would highly recommend Allison if you are looking for a musician!
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Marianne Sent on 10/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Oak Meadow Wedding

We had one violinist and it was just right for our ceremony. She was very helpful in choosing the right music and in wording it correctly in the program. The music was beautiful!
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Susan Sent on 06/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely would recommend!

Allison was great! Prompt response. Very professional. She worked with our bride and groom to choose ceremony music to personalize the wedding ceremony to their wishes. She has lapel mic for officiant which was one less thing we had to worry about! All over great experience.
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Michael Sent on 06/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Terrific Addition to the Ceremony!

Great music. We were coming from out of town and they were very familiar with Old Christ Church so we didn't have to worry about anything. Professional, good rates, great music - couldn't have asked for more.
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Shandolyn Sent on 05/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Mrs Shandolyn Medina

I booked symphony ala carte with a short notice due to a cancelled booking. Allison was prompt and thorough with booking and follow through, allowing me to be assured that we would have everything taken care of without worry. Their services were perfect, with no complication. I would recommend this company for any event.
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Catherine Sent on 05/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

It was a fun experience picking the songs for the wedding.

We got so many positive comments from family and friends about the string trio. It was a lovely combination of a traditional sound with modern songs.
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Rebecca Sent on 05/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was magical

I would definitely recommend this vendor
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Christen Sent on 05/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

November wedding

Symphony a la Carte really made a difference on our day. Their playlist was perfect and personalized for our tastes. They really worked with us to make the playlist as well as coordinating our day. We received numerous compliments on the music of our ceremony. I can't say enough!
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Kevin Sent on 05/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent. They responded very quickly to my email for the daughters wedding. We scheduled rehearsal and they emailed the daughter for songs to play.

Very fair price for 3 violinist’s. Was at scheduled rehearsal and went over complete play list. Played for 30 minutes before and after wedding vows. Would definitely recommend this professional to everyone that wanted that special touch. Thanks for everything.
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Sidney Sent on 05/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Allison is the best!

Symphony a la Carte was so great to work with! Allison was so sweet and did every single thing we asked of her! They sounded amazing on our wedding day and we got so many compliments. I would definitely recommend them for your special day!
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Awards

31
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Armour Events Armour Events Wedding Planners

Allison is a fantastic ceremony violinist. She arrives on time, is prepared with the music selections, Cliff (her husband) gets all the equipment in place and it's always a treat to hear her play before and after the ceremony. She is, by far, our most often booked violinist and favorite!! She plays a variety of music--even the theme to Star Wars once! Her recommendations for other musicians is spot-on, and can always be trusted. We love Allison!!

Megan K. Events Megan K. Events Wedding Planners

Allison is a true pro. In addition to her amazing talent on the violin, she is easy to work with. I appreciate her working with us to customize each ceremony so that each wedding is truly a reflection of our couple. We look forward to working with Allison again and again!

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