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Celtic Music for your Wedding

Celtic Music for your Wedding

Alexandria, VA
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    Shannon G. Sent on 04/17/2024
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    Spectacular!

    Elise and the rest of the musicians were absolutely fantastic! They played a great mix of Celtic tunes in addition to some classic pieces that we requested they learn. I would highly recommend them for any special occasion!
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    Marie N. Sent on 12/31/2023
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    Incredible musicians and DELIGHTFUL PEOPLE!

    Elise and the entire band was INCREDIBLE! They were so kind and generous to work with, and the ceili music and caller was a total hit! Elise was incredibly responsive and communicative, and incorporated all of our song requests. It was a total blast and an absolutely wonderful way to incorporate music and something unique into our wedding reception. Truly exceptional musicians.

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    It was such an honor to be part of your beautiful wedding, Marie! We had a terrific time! All best wishes to you and Tom and your family and friends for an incredible 2024 and beyond.
    Elise
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    Warren B. Sent on 11/13/2023
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    Pure Magic!

    We hired a five-piece ensemble for our wedding, and they played before the ceremony, our recessional, reception cocktail hour, "first dance," and during dinner. The music was beautiful, and not only were the musicians exceptional and first-rate professionally, they seemed to enjoy themselves, too, rather than simply playing another "gig." The coordinator, Elise Kress, was instrumental in helping us plan the music portion of the wedding and reception. Our guests were as impressed and as enchanted as we were. I most highly recommend Celtic Music for Your Wedding, and thank them for contributing to a magical experience.

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Thank you so much, David! The musicians had a grand time playing for you! It was such a pleasure to provide you with these wonderful musicians. We all wish you and Liz the most joyful life together!
    All best wishes,
    Elise
    Celtic Music for Your Wedding
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    Allison H. Sent on 02/01/2024
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    Joyous and Beautiful!

    As we were thinking about live musicians for our wedding, we both knew we liked Celtic music and on a whim, we decided to see if anyone did that, and we are so happy we found Elise and her troupe! It was delightful working with her to come up with a program, and during a time when we exchanged so many emails with our vendors, her responsiveness stood out and her friendly notes were always welcome. We had an unusual request to have a bagpiper lead us on a procession from the site of our ceremony on a small walk through our venue property to the site of our reception. Elise made it all work wonderfully and the piper playing along our procession delighted us and our guests. My husband wanted to hear live renditions of a handful of his favorite video game pieces, and Elise worked with him to get all the custom songs he wanted and she and her musicians did a great job adapting and performing them in her lovely Celtic style. Her musicians played a mix of the requested songs and traditional Celtic tunes for our ceremony and they sounded great despite the added challenge of a windy afternoon! We knew we wouldn’t have as much time to listen as they played through our cocktail hour, but Elise made sure that as soon as she saw we did have time, she played the custom music we asked for. Her joyous and lovely music was exactly what we were looking for and made memories for a lifetime. We couldn’t recommend her more highly.

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Allison and David, thank you SO MUCH for this beautiful review! It was an honor to play for you on your wedding day, and it was so fun to add the special tunes. Bob, the piper, was a gem for leading you down the lane to your reception, and we were all so thrilled to be the accompaniment for your beautiful wedding.
    Best wishes for a joyful wedded life together,
    Elise
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    Liam C. Sent on 09/02/2023
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    Great time

    Great musicians and great people. They set a wonderful theme for our wedding on the river.

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    It was fabulous to play for you and Cat at your gorgeous wedding! Best wishes for your continued happiness,
    Elise
    Celtic Music for Your Wedding
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    Emma Sent on 06/04/2023
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    Beautiful music, amazing to work with!

    Elise was amazing to work with and the music sounded so beautiful as I walked down the aisle. It really added a different touch as I walked down the aisle

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Congratulations again, Emma and David! It was such a beautiful day all around. Thank you for your kind words. We wish you every happiness in your married life! It was an honor to play for you.
    Best wishes,
    Elise Kress
    Celtic Music for Your Wedding
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    Nancy M. Sent on 07/07/2023
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    Gorgeous music and talented musicians!

    USA bride and UK groom, living in Manchester and getting married in Virginia we had a very unique vision for our wedding, and having a ceilidh was a high priority. When we met Elise (on Skype) we knew our vision was going to be a dream come true! Elise was so much fun to work with and was very flexible. Elise and the musicians that she brought along with her played for our ceremony, they were able to learn Towers by Bon Iver for my walk out song -it was beautiful! All of our guests commented on how lovely the music sounded during our ceremony (We had a fiddle/guitar/ flute). Then when the ceremony was over and the party was ready to begin Elise and the other musicians and caller guided us through an unbelievable Irish ceilidh and it was too much fun!!! All of our guests loved it and it is an amazing way to get worlds to collide- the photos are amazing!! Seeing college friends from Colorado dancing with the Groom's father from the UK is soooo much fun!! If you want lovely live music, a very friendly talented group of musicians, and/or a very fun dance party Elise is the perfect fit for you!

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Thank you so much, Nancy! It was an honor to play for you and Andy and your loved ones! We wish you and Andy every happiness now and in years and years to come.
    Best wishes,
    Elise
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    Jessica W. Sent on 06/06/2023
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    Amazing experience!

    Elise and her band were excellent. They were more than accommodating - learning new songs ahead of time to honor our grandmom’s memory. They truly made some beautiful music.

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Hi Jessica,
    We just loved playing for you! Thank you for the wonderful compliments. It was an honor to be there to celebrate your grandmom.
    Best,
    Elise
    Celtic Music for Your Wedding
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    Amanda M. Sent on 09/26/2022
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    Magical Celtic Music For Your Wedding Experience!

    10/10 Highly recommend hiring Elise Kress and her wonderful band of Celtic Musicians for your big day! Extremely professional and easy to work with between Elise and the Bride/Groom/Organizer for personalized selection of songs to make your day unique. Elise provided music clips and a mini-personal performance on her flute for song selection via video chat in advance. Elise and her band also adapted non-traditional Celtic Music to play "Concerning Hobbits" for the wedding procession and "A Thousand Years" for the walk of the Father and the Bride with beautiful instrumental tones. Band transitioned spaces from the ceremony to the cocktail hour very smoothly. Guests thoroughly enjoyed the different experience, and stated the Celtic Music added to the magic of the wedding ceremony space!

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Thank you so much, Amanda & Dave. We absolutely loved playing for your beautiful wedding! It was such a joy. We wish you every happiness in your married life.
    Best,
    Elise
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    Danielle D. Sent on 10/04/2022
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    If You're a Celtic Music Lover, Elise & Team Are Your Perfect Match!

    As a lover of Celtic music, I knew I wanted it to be part of my wedding. Elise was absolutely amazing! She was incredibly responsive & collaborative! On top of using the songs in her and her team's repertoire, I asked if they could play a new, specific song for my walk down the aisle with my Dad and they did and it was perfection! I booked a harp, fiddle and penny whistle flute for my ceremony and cocktail hour. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the harpist could only play at the ceremony and Elise was kind enough to bring in a guitarist for the cocktail hour so guests could still enjoy a variety of Celtic songs. I highly recommend using Elise and Celtic Music for Your Wedding!

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Thank you so much, Danielle! We just loved being a part of your big day! It was gorgeous in every way. We wish you and your new husband every happiness!
    All the best,
    Elise
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    Megan H. Sent on 07/10/2022
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    Unforgettable addition to our wedding day

    Elise is amazing! She worked with me to customize the music selection for our wedding day and even threw in a little something extra as a surprise on the day of. She was a joy to work with and created one of my favorite parts of our wedding day. The music was unique, lively, and unforgettable, and I am SO glad we found her. She is extraordinarily well-priced and extremely reliable. You won't go wrong with hiring her!

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Thank you so much, Megan! You and Chris had a gorgeous wedding and we were so honored to be a part of it! May your blessings continue...
    Best wishes,
    Elise
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    Erin K. Sent on 07/17/2022
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    Beautiful music and fantastic service!

    Elise and team were absolutely incredible to work with! When I first booked with her, she met with me and helped me curate my program of music with lots of guidance. I felt like she really tried to understand the mood, theme, and feel of our wedding and was incredibly thoughtful. The flute and harp music throughout the ceremony were unbelievably beautiful and many guests commented on it after the ceremony. I can't recommend this vendor enough!

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Oh thank you so much, Erin! We loved being part of your gorgeous wedding! It was a marvelous day. All best wishes to you both for a beautiful married life!
    Elise
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    Maureen S. Sent on 08/14/2022
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    Beautiful!

    Celtic Music was beautiful at our wedding! They were very organized and personable to work with, loved the experience working with them. We used a harp and flute during our cocktail hour and they were beautiful! Definitely would work with them again!

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Thank you so much, Maureen for your kind words! It was such a pleasure to provide this wonderful music for your big day. Congratulations again!
    Best wishes,
    Elise
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    Jennifer D. Sent on 01/28/2020
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    Wonderfully lyrical music

    My half-Irish husband adored Irish music and Celtic Music provided the perfect blend of traditional Irish at the celebration of his life. Elise and her two friends were lovely to work with and they played so beautifully. Having them play just made the event that much more special for me and my children. I would highly recommend them for any event.

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Dear Jenny,
    It was such a delight to play for you, Kevin and your family and friends. We had a marvelous time, and people were so kind. Any time you need live music for an event, we're always ready!
    Best wishes to you,
    Elise
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    David G. Sent on 11/08/2021
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    Amazing Beautiful Music

    They were quite simply awesome! They were extremely easy to work with, helped us pick music to play during the ceremony and provided music during the cocktail hour after the wedding. You couldn't ask for a better experience.

    During the ceremony they played brilliantly! We even asked them to do a special song for the bride's walk down the aisle and they did perfect! Highly recommended if you need live music for your wedding!
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    Elizabeth B. Sent on 11/07/2021
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    Lively, fun and festive Celtic band made wedding memorable

    Elise Kress played at my Celtic-themed wedding recently. She brought four musicians and played for three hours. She and her group completely captured the atmosphere I wanted for the cocktail hour and reception! The music created a lively, fun, and festive atmosphere for our cocktail hour and reception, which was exactly what I wanted! The music was perfect and many of the guests commented on how much they enjoyed it and the celebratory mood it created! For anyone seeking to hire Elise and her band for their wedding, I suggest opting for the caller and the opportunity to learn the group dances. Not having the caller was a missed opportunity to enhance the already great reception experience. Above all, I recommend hiring Elise Kress for any event! She and her band will do a great job!
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    Barbara P. Sent on 01/05/2022
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    Fun for everyone

    My husband and I hired Elise Kress to provide a ceilidh for our wedding reception including four musicians and a dance caller. They were prompt to arrive, set themselves up and were very self-sufficient. The music was very well-performed and having a dance caller made it easy for our guests to join in the dancing. Everyone who danced enjoyed doing so immensely and those who chose to watch were very entertained. We would strongly recommend Elise and company as entertainment that everyone can enjoy.

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Thank you so much, Bonnie & Thomas! It was such a joy to play for you, your family & guests. Thanks for including the photos. It really brings back that marvelous day! Happy New Year to you both.
    Best wishes,
    Elise
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    Isaac A. Sent on 10/18/2021
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    A bright spot on our big day

    Elise was a joy to work with during planning and executed everything perfectly.

    The music was absolutely beautiful and the dance caller was an amazing addition!

    The band was a huge bright spot in our wedding!

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Isaac, it was a delight to play for you and Elisabeth for your wedding! And organizing your ceilidh dance was so much fun! We had a fabulous time at your gorgeous wedding and we wish you years of joy together!
    Best wishes,
    Elise
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    Mary S. Sent on 09/10/2021
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    Perfect ceremony music

    We hired Elise to play before and during our ceremony in August. She was a pleasure to work with and very responsive. She walked us through the music selection process, provided samples of various song options according to what we were going for, and made sure we were happy with all of our selections. The trio was great and several of our guests mentioned that they enjoyed the music. I was so happy we found them for our wedding day.

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Thank you so much, Mary Scott! We adored playing for your wedding ceremony. It was beautiful! We wish you both so much happiness.
    All the best,
    Elise
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    Megan G. Sent on 07/01/2021
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    Beautiful music for our cocktail and dinner hours!

    Elise was super easy to work with throughout the planning process with prompt responses, clear information, and a friendly demeanor. My husband, our guests, and I thoroughly enjoyed the music played by Elise and the rest of the band. The Irish music created just the atmosphere we were looking for and I was grateful to have a bit of my family's culture infused into the day by such talented musicians.

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Thank you so much, Megan! It was such a pleasure to play for you and Jim for your beautiful wedding. We loved playing music for you both! Thank you for the photos too.
    Best wishes for a wonderful future,
    Elise
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    Marion B. Sent on 05/23/2021
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    Celtic Music for Your Wedding

    Elise and her team came recommended by a musician we personally know. Due to the pandemic the wedding was downsized considerably, and we could only accommodate a bagpiper. She recommended a wonderful musician, Bob Mitchell.
    We suggested a few tunes and he complemented our choices with tunes from his vast repertoire. His wonderful bagpipe gave a magical touch to the wedding ceremony. We are looking forward to listening to a life concert by Elise and her group in the near future.
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    Caroline Y. Sent on 10/31/2020
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    Fantastic and Beautiful Celtic Wedding Music!

    I am so happy I chose Celtic Music For Your Wedding for my ceremony music! The bagpipes gave me goosebumps as they led me down the aisle. The music is truly unique, both fun and hauntingly beautiful at the same time. Ms. Kress who coordinates the musicians is also phenomenal to work with; she is professional, prompt, and easily one of the kindest people I talked with during this process. Ms. Kress was wonderful about being flexible as my fiancé and I changed our wedding over to a COVID-19 micro-ceremony. I cannot recommend this group highly enough!
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    Karen K. Sent on 11/06/2020
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    Celtic ceremony and cocktail hour music

    the music for the ceremony was beautifully played. we had music for the cocktail hour also and it was light and fun. Elise was very helpful with music selection and also very responsive to any concerns due to the virus. made the day perfect would definitely recommend them

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    Thank you so much, Karen! And congratulations again to all. It was a beautiful day! And such a pleasure to play for you all.
    Best wishes,
    Elise
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    Rachel T. Sent on 10/01/2020
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    Wonderful Music and a Fun Time

    From start to finish Elise was very helpful and accomodations with scheduling everything. Due to COVID we lost our DJ so opted to have Celtic music all evening. It was a hit. People loved the unique experience and made for a classy and enjoyable night.

    Celtic Music for your Wedding's reply:

    It was such a joy to be part of your wedding day, Rachel! The lads said it was a gorgeous day all around. All best wishes for you and Matt.
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