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Kimberly Sent on 02/21/2026
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We had the pleasure of having Sarah perform at our son’s wedding, and she was absolutely outstanding! Her catalogue of music is incredibly diverse, and her voice is truly exceptional. We received so many compliments from our guests on Sarah’s beautiful performance. She brought a magical atmosphere to the entire event.
Sarah is also an absolute joy to work with — not only is she incredibly talented, but she’s warm, professional, and easy to communicate with. Her talent is truly a blessing, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a stunning musical experience. If you're lucky enough to have Sarah perform at your event, you won’t be disappointed!
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Kristina Sent on 12/19/2025
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Just amazing
From the very beginning, Sarah was incredibly responsive and truly understood our vision. Not only does she have a beautiful voice, but she was also professional, kind, and so easy to work with. Wedding planning can feel overwhelming, but she made the entire process seamless and stress-free. We couldn’t recommend her enough. our guests were absolutely in awe. Thank you, Sarah!!!
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Our Wedding Performance Review of Sarah’s Performance
Sarah’s voice and performance was absolutely perfect for our wedding. She is the easiest person to work with, a great communicator and will to help in every way. She has great talent and a voice that really made the night special! Sarah has an enormous song choice of perfect all occasion songs and she does a great reduction of the 30 plus songs she did for us. She is able to learn new songs of your choice and she really put everything into her songs.
If you are looking for a great performance and for someone very easy to work with that will bring you occasion to a high point with great memories, Sarah is a great choice that you won’t regret.
Sarah was perfect for our wedding and we are very thankful to her for making our night special for everyone!
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Leticia Sent on 12/09/2024
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A Brilliant Talent
Sarah is absolutely amazing!!! She has a beautiful voice and everyone at our wedding commented about how talented she was!!! I would definitely use her again in the future and recommend her to anyone looking to have a brilliant, beautiful voice at any event. She was communicative and easy to work with. A+ rating!!!
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Kevin Sent on 10/21/2024
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Excellent Wedding Ceremony Experience with Sarah Vanell!
Sarah performed live music at our wedding ceremony and we have nothing but positive remarks about her performance, communication, professionalism, etc. We were incredibly pleased with our experience working with Sarah. We had no complaints, issues, or mishaps. I would recommend Sarah to others. She has a beautiful voice and was very pleasant to work with.
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Toyin Sent on 06/09/2024
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Sarah was one of the highlights of our wedding!
Sarah was one of our favourite vendors to work with for our wedding. We had a destination wedding in AZ so we were of course a little bit nervous about how all of our vendors were going to perform on the big day. We found Sarah while checking out other weddings at our venue and we are so very happy that we did. Sarah was so professional to work with, very responsive and very sweet. She arrived on time, set up quickly and her voice was gorgeous. It really set the scene walking down the aisle to her voice. Not only did we love her, our guests brought her up as a highlight as well. Sarah, thank you!
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Bianca Sent on 03/09/2024
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Sarah is a professional and incredibly talented!
As my husband and I reflect back on our wedding day, Sarah stands out as one of our top vendors with her gift of music! Sarah was the perfect addition to our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. She was both professional and such a joy to work with leading up to our big day. She made our wedding feel intimate and unforgettable. We received so many compliments from our guests saying what a wonderful job she did! We can’t thank you enough, Sarah!
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Kelly Sent on 05/20/2023
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Amazing as always
Sarah has an amazing voice and she sings such a wide range of songs. She really can accommodate all tastes in music. We hired Sarah to play at our house warming party. She communicates well and follows through on all the details. I found Sarah many years ago playing at one of my favorite restaurants and I continue to go back on nights she plays just to listen to her. Everyone is amazed at her singing capabilities every time I introduce them to her. I would highly recommendiu Sarah for a wedding, house warming or any event you are having.
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Gina Sent on 03/16/2023
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Absolutely Lovely !!
Sarah performed for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and it made our day unforgettable!!
Our friends and family fell in love with her voice just as quickly as we did. We were so blessed Sarah was a part of our big day. She made everything sound and blend together beautifully, given our song choices were all over the place!
My day felt like a fairytale thanks to Sarah, I couldn’t recommend anyone else. Her voice and presence is so lovely and one of a kind !
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Kaitlyn Sent on 11/14/2022
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Best Decision
Sarah was the highlight of our wedding! She performed for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. All of our guests were so impressed and loved the live music. She is extremely affordable, responsive and has a huge song list to choose from. Hiring Sarah for our wedding day was best decision by far!
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Vanessa Sent on 10/16/2022
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Sarah is an absolute must!
We had Sarah perform for pre ceremony, ceremony, and cocktail hour. Almost every single one of my guests came up to me and asked about her because she is absolutely flawless. They commented on how her voice and tune were a perfect match for a wedding. Sarah learned a new song for our ceremony, and we couldn't have been happier with how it turned out. Trust me when I say, you will not be disappointed with Sarah Vanell!
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Michelle Sent on 06/10/2022
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Sarah is Incredible
Sarah was so amazing. I knew I wanted to have a live singer for the ceremony but it’s hard knowing how to pick the right person. Her voice is beautiful, she is so kind and helpful. I had her learn a new song for the entrance and exit song and she killed it. I was fortunate enough to meet up with her prior to the wedding and when I heard my entrance song sang by her it brought me to tears, which in my book is a great thing lol. So many guest came up to me to tell me how incredible she is. She did our ceremony and cocktail hour and it definitely elevated both having her. I’m so happy with Sarah and would absolutely recommend her!
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William Sent on 04/16/2022
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Well Above Expectations!
If you hire Sarah, it will be the right decision. After the wedding, many of our guests' first comment was "the singer was unbelievably good!" Other comments included, "she has the voice of an angel" or "we all paused and realized, wow... she is really good!" Personally, we think our ceremoney was so memorable in large part from Sarah's beautfiul live music. Each of the songs we requested were executed professionally and above expectations. We would strongly recommend Sarah to anyone considering live acoustic guiatr and vocals for a wedding or any other event! Prior to the event she was also communicative and easy to work with. Thanks again Sarah!
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Melanie Sent on 04/13/2022
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Sarah is amazing!
Sarah did our cocktail hour music and it was just magical. She was very engaged with us throughout the process and willing to learn any song we wanted. We sent her our song list and she executed perfectly. She came very early to set up and test the sound system. Multiple wedding guests asked about Sarah and one even said, "This is the best live vocalist i have ever seen!". I would hire Sarah in a heart beat. She added so much to the event and brought such a warm energy. She is also extremely kind. HIRE SARAH NOW! Her voice is a dream and would elevate any wedding. We can't thank her enough.
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David Sent on 12/06/2021
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Fantastic vocalist
Our Wedding was outside and we hired Sarah for Guest arrival, ceremony and cocktail hour. It was truly one of the best investment into entertainment we could have done. She plays many different genres and reads your crowd. She learned new songs for us and was really engaged in the process prior to wedding date that the day of the wedding there was no guessing and it went seamless. We could not thank her enough for the part she played. BOOK her, won’t regret it
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Jeff Sent on 12/03/2021
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Simply the Best!
I heard Sarah and Billy (piano) first perform back in 2018 at Vincitorio's restaurant in Tempe. I had thought then, "This is who I'd want performing at my wedding someday." I'm so glad I was able to find her online in 2021 and hire her & Billy for our outdoor wedding in Sedona in November. My partner and I actually came to Vincitorio's twice in February to hear them perform, and they took lots of our requests so we could get a sample...I think we were sold before that, but that sealed the deal. Sarah & Billy performed my original song at our wedding beautifully (even with a 7/8 bar!), not only that, my partner commented that their performance of "Leather & Lace" for our processional was just as good as the original by Stevie Nicks. It was just so beautiful and I will remember it forever. They also covered so many more Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac titles that weren't already in their repertoire! (we're fans) They were willing to perform any song we liked a second time, which was nice to experience again. They did all of our requests! Communication was excellent, clear, professional, and they arrived early enough and didn't get stuck in Sedona traffic! Sarah is just super nice on top of that. I am a professional piano teacher by trade, and I can tell you that Sarah & Billy are worth every penny. Save your wedding budget elsewhere and splurge on music! They really made our wedding the most special event it could be. We received so many compliments and notes of appreciation of having "good music" or "classics" and "how do you know these people??!!" Our wedding was described by many as "classy" and I think Sarah & Billy played a huge role in that. Outstanding performers
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Tamara Sent on 11/23/2021
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Sarah is the BEST!
We believe the ceremony was the most important aspect of our wedding and choosing a musician to bring our vision to life was paramount. Sarah delivered a beautiful experience for us and our guests in every way possible. Her voice, her musical talent, her song offerings and her willingness to learn a few songs all exceeded our expectations! Our guests are still talking about her and complimenting her talent! Sarah is also very responsive, communicative and professional ... simply a lovely person to work with! Thank you Sarah for making our big day so romantic and beautiful! We highly recommend Sarah to all brides and grooms.
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Daniel Sent on 11/20/2021
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Amazing Musician
Sarah possesses a rare combination of amazing technical ability, professionalism and charisma. During and after the wedding, we received a lot of comments from guests (and other vendors) who were impressed with her vocals and guitar-playing. Sarah was also very responsive and easy to work with through the whole process. Live music is a wonderful part of any wedding and I highly recommend reaching out to Sarah to play at yours.
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Kacie Sent on 11/15/2021
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Sarah is a MUST
Sarah is hands down one of the best decisions we’ve made, having her sing at our wedding. Not only is her voice so beautiful and was a dream to walk down the aisle too so many of our guests came up to us and compliments and commented on how beautiful it was to have her there. She is so talented and really adds a beautiful touch to any event.
It’s important to note that Sarah was also so wonderful to work with. She’s responsive, so caring, kind and very easy to work with. Absolutely recommend!
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Anna Sent on 10/09/2021
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Beautiful Voice, Lovely to Work With!
Sarah has been gifted with an absolutely amazing voice. We received so many compliments on her music from our guests--We would have been happy to pay two or three times her rate! Moreover, she was very responsive, reliable, and lovely to work with. Hiring Sarah was one of the best wedding decisions we made and we strongly recommend working with her!
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Michele Sent on 05/13/2021
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Beautiful Music
We loved Sarah and her voice. She offered that special touch to our wedding that we were looking for and it was perfect! Everyone enjoyed listening to her music for our ceremony, cocktail hour and our first dance! She is wonderful!
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Kathryn Sent on 05/12/2021
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Sarah is Amazing!!
Sarah performed at our April 24th wedding at Stonebridge manor and she was amazing!! Sarah was so easy to work with and helped me through the process. She was able to provide suggestions and was able to learn songs that I really wanted played. She was so kind to all of the guests at the wedding and everyone loved the live music! It was that extra special touch to the day. I cannot thank her enough for what a wonderful job she did!
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Kasey Sent on 03/26/2021
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Amazing voice!
My now husband and I attended a wedding 5 years ago, and heard Sarah play during the ceremony and cocktail hour. I knew that I would hire her someday to play at our wedding. Sarah played at our Botanical Garden wedding, and blew our guests away with her voice. Not only is she talented, she has a kind heart, and is very professional. We hope to hire again in the future!
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Jennifer Sent on 02/18/2021
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I don’t have enough words to describe how amazing Sarah is
Sarah is so incredibly talented. We had her play at our the ceremony, cocktail hour and throughout dinner. She played for 5 hours straight and performed 90-100 songs without a break. I really don’t know how she does it. She absolutely exceeded my expectations. I can’t tell you how many people came up to me that night just to tell me how much they loved listening to her. She can play a variety of music (over 600 songs) and lets you pick your personal playlist as well as willing to learn 3 news songs of your request. Aside from the fact she needs to get signed by a record label tomorrow... Sarah is kind, a true joy to work with, flexible (we had to postpone our wedding 3 days before due to being exposed to COVID), and a true professional. I want to have another party just to hire her. If your on the fence, don’t be.
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Amazing Singer
I first heard Sarah perform back 2019 at the AZ bridal show, And I knew I had to have her perform at my wedding! Sarah Is truly gifted not only her performance was amazing, her professionalism is top notch. We would hire Sarah to provide live music for future events in a heartbeat.
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Kati Sent on 01/31/2021
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Incredible Musician!
I first heard Sarah perform at the AZ Bridal Show, and I knew I had to have her perform at my wedding! Sarah was so communicative throughout the entire planning process, and my venue and my guests had such amazing things to say about her! She’s so talented, and she will make your wedding ceremony so personal and memorable for you.
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Stacey Sent on 11/23/2020
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Beautiful ceremony
Sarah did such a wonderful job at our ceremony. I had so many compliments on her performance. I would definitely hire her again.
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Michelle Sent on 11/09/2020
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Beautiful voice! So talented!
Sarah is Incredible! We had a very intimate micro wedding and her music made our day extra special. Can’t imagine it without her! All of our guests kept giving their compliments of how wonderful she was. Highly recommend for live music!
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Cassandra Sent on 10/19/2020
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Couldn't be happier!!
We were recommended to Sarah through my mom's co-worker. Her son had recently been married and they used Sarah.
We could not be happier that we decided to go with Sarah! From the moment you reach out to inquire, Sarah is a delight to work with. She has a long list of current and classic music to choose from, and allowed us to pick 3 new songs for her to learn- which we took advantage of!
As the bride, I got to hear the least of Sarah on the day of the wedding (and to this day I am so sad about that)! My groom and guests absolutely RAVED about her. As I was walking up to the ceremony site, it was Sarahs beautiful voice that struck me first, and made me begin to choke up!!
We would recommend Sarah a million times over, she would be a wonderful addition to any wedding day!
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A PERFECT addition to our day!
We found Sarah at the AZ Bridal Expo in January and booked her on the spot! I believe it was meant to be, as our wedding day was the following month and she happened to have our day available! Sarah truly made the process easy and she was a joy to work with. My wedding day was magical and Sarah was a huge reason why! Sarah, thank you so much for lending your talents to us for our big day!!! You are a gem! I am so thankful to have found you!!!
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Angelic Voice - Guests Loved it!
Sarah was absolutely amazing to work with! Very responsive, prepared and our guests loved the music she provided. Sarah made our ceremony memorable and so special!
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Amazing voice!
Sarah and her talent gave my guests chills as I walked down the aisle. Her voice is so beautiful and she learned three new songs for my processional! I would truly recommend her for your special event!
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Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!
I am so glad my fiance and I came across you at the bridal expo and booked immediately.
Very professional, communication was easy and just felt so nice and worry free.
Thank you again for making are special day AMAZING!!!
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Great personality and AMAZING voice!!
Everyone loved Sarah! Our guests, my husband and I - everyone!! I fell in love with her voice at a bridal show and couldn’t have been happier that all of my guests loved her just as much as I did!
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Bridal Shower
I hired Sarah to play/sing as guests arrived and ate lunch at a bridal shower for my niece. She was amazing! One of our guests even commented that she had thought that we had the radio playing, but turned the corner and saw Sarah and was blown away! Sarah's voice is so beautiful. She is an extremely talented musician and was the pièce de résistance at the shower. I would highly recommend her!
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Amazing and Talented
Our wedding planner suggested Sarah! We were planning our wedding from Spain and had little time. Sarah was patient with us and waited for our list of songs. She had such a large range of music and each song sounded perfect. We had a range from 70's to county to current. Truly one of the best parts of our wedding! Very nice and professional.
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Highly recommend!
If you plan to incorporate music in any way to your wedding ceremony, or your cocktail hour, you absolutely must book with Sarah! Her live acoustic guitar and singing was the PERFECT addition to our special day. She was so wonderful to work with- helpful, responsive, and she even played the specific cover versions of songs that I wanted to incorporate. The day of the wedding, she was prompt, professional, and of course she sounded beautiful! Having Sarah there for our ceremony AND our cocktail hour really added a special extra touch that you cannot get from a CD or a DJ. We also received so many compliments from guests saying that she did a wonderful job. I would absolutely recommend Sarah!!!
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Blew my guests' minds!
Sarah was amazing! I booked her sight unseen/heard off a recommendation from my venue, then got to see her play at a hotel with my mother, who would not stop crying! After that I knew we had made the right decision. I had her play for my guests' when they arrived during the champagne welcome, so she was the first thing people heard pulling up, and they were blown away! I am so glad we had he play for our wedding and cocktail hour also, she gave such a special touch that NO cd or DJ can give to your big day. Trust me she is worth it, her voice is so angelic and beautiful it still gives me goose bumps listening to the videos I took.
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Hire a Star and A Professional, Memorable Singer
My groom and I hired Sarah Vanell to sing the two most important songs of our wedding ceremony: the bride's entrance song (which was kept a surprise from the groom), and our first dance song which we did immediately at the end of the wedding ceremony on the lawn. In a word, Sarah is a professional and a star. (I guess one word wasn't enough!) Her singing was one of the highlights of our wedding. She had to prepare with only the briefest rehearsal with a pianist from Dallas and she sang with him as if they were long time music partners. Our two songs were very different, one a sweet ballad and the other an uptempo dance number - and both were executed beautifully. Sarah is usually the singer for an entire wedding and my groom and I are delighted to recommend that she be considered for that important role in your celebration.
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A Cruicial Addition to Any Wedding.
We hired Sarah for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Working with her was so easy and she provided quick responses with great feedback to truly help us capture the vibe we wanted for both events! Her music at the ceremony was romantic, and elegant, while our cocktail hour music was playful, whimsical, and lighthearted. We have heard from so many of our guests that she was crucial to helping set the vibe we wanted with her beautiful acoustic skills and amazing vocals! She even learned an acoustic version of "Havana" for us, which was everyone's favorite twist! Could not recommend enough!
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Amazing Musician!!
Sarah was so amazing as our wedding musician! She was responsive, gave us ideas and even learned our wedding song for our first dance! We went to visit her before hand and she played some songs for us that she thought would be good (since we didn’t have the faintest clue where to start)! We got an unbelievable amount of compliments about her! Sarah, thank you for making our wedding unique and truly unforgettable! We can’t wait to come visit you again soon!!
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We were blessed to have Sarah Vanell play at our wedding. She arrived and set up early so that our guests entered the venue with the sounds of her beautiful voice and guitar. Sarah has a large repertoire of songs to choose from and will learn songs if asked to do so. Sarah went beyond the role of musician. It was a cold day and she provided blankets and her heater for our guests. Everyone remarked at how amazing she was. She was excited to go along with a family tradition we have of singing "Hey Jude" together - which the children really loved. She was extremely accommodating and we decided to keep her playing as long as possible. We would recommend Sarah without hesitation.
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Alicia Sent on 01/05/2019
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I had an idea of what I wanted from Sarah and she took it and created a beautiful wedding for me. My guests were so entranced with her and she made one of my favorite moments of my wedding (walking down the aisle) magical. She was perfect!
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Sarah Sent on 11/07/2018
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The most beautiful voice!
Our wedding planner, Andrea Leslie Weddings and Events recommended Sarah to us and from the moment we heard her play at a wedding registry event we knew we wanted to have Sarah part of our wedding day. We instantly fell in love with her voice, the romantic presence that she brings, and how genuine she is when working with her. We had Sarah play for our ceremony and cocktail hour and received so many comments about how amazing she was from our guests. During our planning process Sarah checked in with us numerous times, offered great recommendations for songs, and was even willing to learn new songs that weren’t currently on her list. Could not be happier to recommend her to anyone looking for an acoustic singer for their special event. She is the absolute BEST!
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Alyssa Sent on 08/17/2018
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Sarah is truly amazing! I met Sarah in early 2016 as I was planning my wedding later that year. Due to unforeseen circumstances we had to postpone our wedding. Sarah graciously returned our deposit (no other vendor would). Flash forward to 2018 my husband and I were finally able to have the wedding we had once planned. I knew Sarah would be one of the first people we would hire when we got back to planning. She learned three new songs, her and her agent were professional and easy to work with. I made it clear to my photographer I wanted to make it to cocktail hour so that I too could enjoy her singing along with my guests and she didn’t dissapoint! We had so many compliments on how great she was! 100% here Sarah!
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If you are looking for a vocalist, look no further - Sarah is the best there is!! We hired Sarah to sing for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Her manager was great to work with throughout the whole process. On the day of our wedding, Sarah executed flawlessly. She learned 3 songs for our wedding. One was the processional song (Who I Am - Wade Bowen) and another one we used for the bridal march (When The Right One Comes Along - cast of Nashville). These songs were special to us and she couldn't have done a better job. It seriously brings tears to my eyes every time I hear the bridal march song now, thinking back to how perfect it sounded as I was walking down the aisle. We received tons of compliments on her performance, she was definitely a highlight of our wedding day!!
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Sarah was a dream come true- she was the gem of our wedding! - for a small intimate wedding at L'Auberge Sedona AZ. We only had 15 total people at our wedding so there was no need for a band or DJ, but we still wanted SOME music and loved the idea of an acoustic guitarist who sings as well since we just love live music. We found Sarah through a friend, and she plays weekly at a local restaurant so we could go hear her first before booking her. She plays at an Italian place in Chandler - Vincitorio’s Restaurant. Once we heard her- we just knew she was perfect for us! She is just amazing, so sweet, has a list of so many songs that she sings with her own tone- very soft, subtle sweet voice. She will learn 3 new songs of your choosing too for your wedding. We hired her for 5 hours to play all the way through our small wedding, dinner and reception on an open air patio at L'Auberge in Sedona- she was simply the gem of our wedding and to this day after the wedding we still talk about! Very reasonably priced and worth every penny to bring her from Gilbert to Sedona.
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Sarah was SO amazing on our special day. Everyone has been talking about how beautiful her music was and how much they loved her ever since we got married. She was a hidden gem found at the bridal expo alllllll the way in the back after all the booths and I’m so glad we made it back there because she was my favorite part of the engagement party and wedding! We asked her to do both of our events and she was outstanding. Thank you Sarah
I don’t know if the cost I put is accurate because my this was something my in-laws gave us for the wedding but it’s not far off from that number. Best money spent on the whole day!
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Sarah is just absolutely AMAZING! She made our wedding day SO special. She was so sweet and kind to work with and everything went smoothly and as planned. I had first discovered Sarah from one of my friends weddings and I knew I had to have her at mine! We had her play for both the ceremony and cocktail hour and all night our guests kept coming up to us telling us how beautiful her voice was and what a great job she did. I even had a few girlfriends come up to me and wanted to book her for their wedding as well! Would HIGHLY recommend Sarah 10000%!
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Sarah was incredible!!! She played the music for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and through dinner. I can't even begin to count up the number of compliments I received from friends/family throughout the night about Sarah. She was definitely one of the highlights of our wedding. Everything leading up to the wedding went very smoothly with Sarah too. She checked in, learned new songs for us, and was on top of the timeline. You will not be disappointed with Sarah!!
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Sarah ways absolutely amazing!! I booked her after hearing her sing at the bridal expo and instantly fell in love with her voice. She made everything super easy and had great recommendations for songs. I lost count of all the compliments our guests gave her. Definitely worth hiring for your wedding!
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Sarah was an absolute star! We hired her to do our ceremony and cocktail hour our guests were raving about her all evening. She was very easy and responsive to book with. She also learned a song that I wanted to walk down the aisle to, which was very special to both my husband and me.
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I booked Sarah at the bridal expo, I automatically fell in love with her beautiful voice. Throughout the 10 months of my wedding planning she was very easy to make contact with and we spoke about each song I wanted her to sing. Sarah without a doubt should be booked for every wedding!
Korene
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Sarah is amazing! She is a must have for your special day! I met her at a bridal expo for another bride and knew I needed to have her at my wedding one day! 3 years later I booked her for my ceremony and cocktail/dinner hour. She is very organized and detailed and makes your day truely special. She sang all the songs we requested and we received so many wonderful compliments on how beautiful and talented she was. Truely a flawless and very professional performance, I never had to worry about what was going to happen next as Sarah and I outlined everything beforehand. When Sarah was done performing she gave me the biggest hug and told me the wedding was beautiful. She is the nicest person and I plan on hiring her every chance I get! I would recommend her to everyone I know!
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The best thing to say about Sarah is how many compliments we received from our guests, we lost count. She was amazing. Her voice radiated through the wedding site, so beautiful, so confident, people said they could have listened to her all night! I asked her to learn a special song that was a favorite of my mothers (she is no longer with us), which is an old song and not easy to sing. Sarah did not hesitate! She sang it as the bridal party walked in and absolutely mastered it. I had tears in my eyes as I walked up behind them. She is professional, nice, responsive, adorable and her talent is beyond words. We are so grateful to have found her and would not hesitate to recommend her or use her again. You will not be disappointed!
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I cannot say enough about Sarah! Sarah was prompt and helpful during the entire wedding process, not just the day of. Sarah was the only music we had for the entire night of our wedding, I told her to take breaks whenever she needed, but she kept going the entire evening. Sarah was able to make last minute adjustments as the night unfolded to make the night run seamlessly. Everyone who attended the wedding felt that Sarah made the night so much more memorable. I would recommend Sarah to everyone!
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I cannot say enough positive things about Sarah! She played for the ceremony and cocktail hour at my recent March wedding at Troon North Golf Club. In addition to being incredibly talented, she was personable, accommodating, and willing to learn new songs to play, if requested. Her song list is so comprehensive. I was amazed at how quickly she would respond to e-mails and calls, and, when asked, she always had good suggestions for songs. After hearing Sarah, a guest at my wedding who is getting married reached out to book her. Thank you, Sarah - I received so many compliments on my ceremony and cocktail music.
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BOOK SARAH!!!! Sarah was beyond professional, talented, helpful and simply amazing!! She performed the ceremony music and cocktail hour. Sarah was so attentive and responsive in communication. She was professional and I never had to second guess what she was doing (which is amazing as a busy bride). To top it all off, her voice is so incredible and EVERYONE enjoyed her music. It was like I had hired a private concert for everyone!!! Her pricing was very reasonable considering her talent and professionalism. SHE IS A MUST!
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My husband and I found Sarah online and noticed she plays at a restaurant near by so we went to check her out and fell in love. We were so excited to have her play at our wedding (Ceremony & Cocktail hour), but were also sad that we wouldn't be able to hear her during pictures. Turns out we got to hear her the whole time and it was absolutely amazing. I think every one of our 150 guests came up to us raving about her. She has an unbelievable amount of songs on her list and the whole process with her was so easy. We can't wait to go and see her every chance we get. Thank you Sarah, you're the best!!
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All I can say about Sarah is WOW. I first heard her beautiful voice at the Arizona Bridal Expo where I had to have her. Her pricing was incredible. She sang for the ceremony portion of my wedding. The process of booking and payment was super easy. She lets you choose 3 songs that aren't in her library to learn. I got many compliments from my guests. One said that they thought it was a recording until he saw her. THANK YOU Sarah for the most amazing music. You are very talented.
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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sarah. I discovered Sarah at the bridal show last January but she was tucked back towards the end near the bridal dresses and after hearing her voice, the voice of an angel, and realized that she should have been at the very beginning. We had Sarah perform at our cocktail hour and I wish we had booked her for all day. All of our guests were so impressed with her talent that they could not stop talking about her all evening and into the next couple of days. We requested a special song for our first dance that was not on her song list and she was more than willing to accommodate our request. It was beautiful and she did an amazing job not only with our first dance song but also the entire cocktail hour. You definitely want Sarah as part of your wedding experience whether it is the rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and/or wedding reception. Thanks Sarah for making the cocktail hour so special and memorable!
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From the moment I met Sarah, she made my friend cry from her singing - in a good way. She just sounded so beautiful! Her manager Kathy was very accommodating and quickly responded to my emails/calls/texts. I was a very indecisive bride, but Kathy and Sarah was very patient and helpful with ideas and suggestion. EVERYONE made a comment on how amazing Sarah was, everyone loved her voice and talent! Every single penny I spent on her performance was very much worth it. It truly made our ceremony and cocktail hour stand out and enjoyable, I would absolutely recommend Sarah Vanell to anyone looking to add a special touch to their event. I can't say enough good things about our whole experience, from beginning to end, of Sarah and her team.
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Sarah Vanell is an amazing performer. All of the wedding guests were entertained -- many guests made a point to tell us how much they enjoyed her singing. She has a huge list of songs to select from. Additionally, she learned three new songs just for our wedding and did an AWESOME job with them. I cannot recommend her enough!
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Sarah Vanell is AMAZING! I would highly recommend hiring her for your big day, or any occasion leading up to it! My (now) husband and I went to listen to Sarah almost a year before our wedding at the Marriott Suites in Old Town Scottsdale. We knew from the moment we heard her voice and met her smiling face that she had to be a part of our wedding day. Sarah's voice is so beautiful and captivating. That night at the Marriott she gave us a huge list from which we could request songs for her to play. There was such a wide variety of options! Some of today's top hits and some classics too. We enjoyed our evening by the fire-pit listening to Sarah and dreaming of our wedding day. We immediately decided to hire Sarah for our ceremony music and she was nothing but helpful through out the process. We were able to make special requests for our wedding ceremony of up to 3 original songs which was very special. Please know that if you decide to move forward with Sarah Vanell, you will not regret it! I am beyond thankful she was a part of our day. I know our guests loved her as we have been receiving so many compliments. My only regret is that we didn't hire her for cocktail hour too!
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Wow, where do I begin?! Sarah Vanell was hands down one of the best wedding planning decisions we made throughout the entire process. My husband and I went to see her (I believe nearly a year before our wedding) and knew immediately that we needed her to be a part of our special day. Her voice is not only breathtaking, but she knows a large variety of songs that will keep guests of all ages and generations entertained the entire time. I cannot say enough about her professionalism, kindness, sweet demeanor and true desire to make us happy on our wedding day. She responded more quickly than any of my other wedding vendors and answered every little question I had!! Not only that, but she took it upon herself to have her assistant go to my venue just to ensure that everything would go as smoothly as possible on our wedding day. She learned three new songs for us that we requested and brought nearly everyone to tears. She truly set the tone for my ceremony and cocktail hour. Many of my guests (including our photographers and videographers) were commenting about her all night long. I could go on and on about how amazing Sarah Vanell is, but I truly think you should just find out for yourself! Look no further, she is the best!!!! Thank you, Sarah, for being a part of the most beautiful day of my life and making it THAT much more beautiful!! XO!
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We heard Sarah at a bridal show and knew right away we wanted to book her. We planned to have our wedding at the University of Phoenix Stadium. WE had to wait almost six months to find out what weekend we could have our wedding. Sarah was very patient and gave us tow days that she held until we would find out the date. Finally the Cardinal schedule came out and we got the weekend we wanted. The ceremony was spectacular and all my guests loved the music Sarah played. My wife and I were especially happy and glad we had Sarah perform. We highly recommend Sarah..
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We had Sarah Vanell perform for the cocktail hour at our wedding and it was absolutely beautiful. We originally were not going to have any live music (just a DJ) for the wedding. However, we heard Sarah playing at a friend's wedding a couple months before ours and absolutely loved her performance. We booked her somewhat last minute but the process was very easy. Her song list is so extensive, we had no trouble finding songs we wanted her to play during the one hour we had her. All the renditions she played were amazing, we were so pleased and couldn't have been happier. It was such a nice touch having her beautiful voice and music encompassing the entire venue as we got the party started. The ambience she created was perfect for people to relax and have a couple drinks. She was perfect! Thank you, Sarah! :)
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Sarah was amazing! I just got to listen back to our wedding and remember how great she sounded. She is very easy to work with, prompt in her responses, and has a HUGE song list. She also will allow a few additions if it is early enough in advance. Got a lot of compliments that she was amazing. Thanks Sarah! Would definitely recommend her.
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Sarah is AMAZING. She and her manager are incredibly professional and attentive to communication. I (the bride) was very overwhelmed the last couple of weeks leading up to the wedding day, and Sarah took initiative to reach out and follow up with me on the items that we hadn't yet confirmed (which I immensely appreciated, it helped me stay on track). The booking process was easy, and can be done through email or a phone call. Sarah and her manager even took the time to visit the venue and scout a location for her to set up and ensure they had what they needed (e.g. power outlet etc) She and her team are also incredibly flexible.
When it came to choosing music, it was a tough narrowing down our favorites from her extensive list. We loved every single song! Having her play live for our guests was such a special treat. Guests raved about her talent and how peaceful/joyful they felt during the cocktail hour.
OUR FIRST SONG!!! Wow. I will NEVER FORGET how I felt in those moments. Having SUCH beautiful music fill the room, with Sarah's voice and guitar singing such a meaningful song to us, surrounded by our loved ones... When the song started, my heart filled with pure happiness and eyes with tears.. I remember feeling overwhelmed and saying to my new husband "I am so happy". (I don't think this memory would have been the same had it been a recording that the DJ played, just saying).
THE BEST PART OF ALL: Sarah gives clients an opportunity to request 2 songs not on her song list. We requested a Spanish song for the MOTHER/GROOM dance. It is my mother in law's all time favorite song, and it brings her to tears whenever she hears it (it reminds her of her own mother). I remember watching her face as the music began and seeing her reaction as she realized what song Sarah was singing. There was not a dry eye in the room! Everyone lost it, and it was SO beautiful. This is something no one else could have given us, except Sarah. We can't thank her enough...
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Sarah was the perfect addition to our big day. Prior to the wedding, Sarah was professional, friendly, and responsive. Her performance at our wedding left everyone in awe. She has a beautiful voice and is a talented guitar player. Having her sing our first dance song (Sara Bareilles - I Choose You) was one of my favorite touches to our wedding. It made the important moment feel that much more alive and personal.
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Sarah Vanell, local vocalist. More like musical genius! We love Sarah!
Sarah sang and played acoustic guitar for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, 2.25 hours total. One of the best and easiest decisions we made during our entire DIY wedding planning process. We wanted our ceremony to be completely “us”. Having the option to request 3 songs which she doesn’t already cover is PRICELESS and really helped to keep our ceremony feeling like “us”. Our 3 song choices she was not familiar with, nor one of the artists. Per the Groom, "She killed it!" This proves Sarah's openness to learn, grow & please her customers. Plus, how great is it that now our songs are added to her list and future couples may pick these songs to have her play on their own special day. Sarah also plays regularly at two local Phoenix area restaurants (VinciTorio’s & Vintage 95) so lucky us, we can continue to hear our songs!! Sarah’s song list has many genre options, which was perfect for us because we enjoy a wide range of artists when it comes to music.
Not only do you receive all of the above when you choose Sarah for your event, but you also receive her authentic demeanor. She is very professional and passionate with her work. She’ll make you feel comfortable, like a close friend. We appreciated having Sarah’s mother along with her on our wedding day. She was a great help and it’s no wonder we adore Sarah, she’s obviously learned much from her mother <3
Guests sharing their thoughts too; “Oh my gosh, she was amazing! Loved the songs and loved her voice!” “Her voice and music was just one of many blessings. She is simply awesome!” “Phenomenal!” “Very talented, kind, amazing stamina playing so long and still on point the whole time… Good stuff!” “A pleasure to listen to." Many guests asked about Sarah; where did we find her, how can they get her music.
Countless thanks to Sarah for contributing such an important part to our wedding day!!!
- Kels & Kurtis Purdy
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Sarah is so talented! She was wonderful for our wedding! Many guests loved her and my new husband and I selected songs that we wanted....I recommend her to anyone and we will have her sing for us again!
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WOW. ! Sarah is a true talent and professional. We knew from first time we heard her that she was the one for our wedding and she didn't disappoint. We were married 2/7/16. Thanks again for everything Sarah . God has truly blessed you.
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Sarah is INCREDIBLE! She is very reasonably priced (the equivalent of DJ pricing for ceremonies), however, her talent is priceless. Her voice is amazing and she is a joy to work with. We went to watch her at Vintage 95 and Vincitorio's several times while picking out our ceremony music. She is so friendly and was always willing to play any song we wanted so we could hear her rendition of it. Having Sarah be part of our ceremony was hands down one of our favorite parts of our wedding.
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We attended a wedding shortly after we got engaged and within the first song we heard , we knew that we HAD to have Sarah for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Over the year of planning, Sarah was incredibly helpful, organized and always responsive to my ideas. I LOVED that I was able to request three songs that weren't on her original list and really make it our own. The two biggest compliments we have received since our wedding were Sarah's undeniable talent and our food selections. Everyone was so amazed by Sarah's graceful voice that many people commented on how they thought it was a pre recorded song until they saw her singing live. We thoroughly enjoyed having Sarah be a part of our wedding day and would highly recommend her to everyone!
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Sarah was recommended to us by our wedding planner, Andrea Leslie (also amazing) who had used her for her own wedding. I live in St. Louis so I sent my Mom to check her out at one of the local places she preforms and she called while she was still there and said she was the one. And I'm super picky so this was a BIG statement. We picked all the songs we wanted from a list she provided (great list to choose from) and she even learned a couple songs for us that weren't on it...and of course preformed them flawlessly. Our only potential hick-up (which didn't end up being one at all) is I wanted no vocals for when the wedding party or myself walked down the aisle (this stemmed from my own anxiety hiring a vendor having not yet heard her however if I knew then what I do know, I would have never made that request.) Sarah only does vocals but offered her husband to play the guitar for us for those two songs (Coldplay "Yellow" and Train "Marry Me.") He learned the songs just for us, and mind you this was sort of last minute. Omigoodness, he played perfectly. And Sarah, holy cow...amazing! She played my favorite song, "Just like Heaven" for the ceremony and I swear I could have listened to it 100 more times. Everyone and I seriously mean everyone (we had 100+ guests) went on and on and on about how amazing she was and how beautiful her voice is. One of my friends is going to hire her for her own wedding in October 2016. If we were to go back and ask people one part they all remember, she is going to be one they mention for sure. Thank you, Sarah! And thank you to your husband as well. I know you didn't have to offer that and I know he didn't have to do it but I couldn't be more grateful for it. Thank you for your flexibility, your incredible entertainment and your help making sure our wedding was as perfect as we had hoped. Best day ever :-)
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A---M---A---Z---I---N---G!
If you are looking for a musician for your wedding and Sarah is on your radar, LOOK NO FURTHER! Sarah will make what is already a special day more special than you could ever imagine. The list of songs she performs is comprehensive and can satisfy just about anyone and any taste. We particularly loved that she had so many current songs included in her list; she clearly is learning new songs each and every day! And - if she doesn't already perform a song you want to include, with a litt;e advanced notice, Sarah will learn your special song for you!
Planning a wedding is VERY stressful. Sarah and her manager, Kathy, take ALL of the stress out of your music planning. I really mean ALL. Every time I asked a question about the music and the equipment, Sarah and Kathy would send a quick message back saying they are on it and that we need not worry. And let me tell you - they were RIGHT! Come wedding day, everything was perfect and ready to go with no hitches.
We had some rain during our ceremony and without question again, Sarah stood up to the challenge and sang in the rain for us! We again didn't have to worry. Our cocktail hour was moved from outdoor to indoor and Sarah just went witht he flow and made it all work out just fine.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - if you are even considering Sarah for your wedding, special event or whatever, STOP LOOKING! You ave found a diamond in the rough. You CANNOT go wrong with Sarah and will have the BEST time having her with you.
We cannot wait to get our wedding video just so we can hear Sarah sing her lovely music again!
Sarah - when we have a party at our home in the future, consider yourself ALREADY hired!
I'd consider another ceremony just to hear you sing again!
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Planning a wedding is stressful enough with all the choices to make and vendors to choose from, but choosing Sarah to preform at our wedding was the easiest decision of all. After hearing her sing at my friends wedding a year ago, I knew she was amazing! Sarah was so great to work with she even was willing to tweak some of the song lyrics to make them work for wedding songs. When it was time to pick songs and go over details Sarah contacted me and was quick to return emails. I feel like her price is fair and it was definitely money well spent! Sarah of course has an incredible voice and paired with her guitar, she brings so much emotion and meaning to the music. We also had her preform during our cocktail hour and our guests loved her! I can't wait to get our wedding video back so I can hear Sarah sing at our wedding again! I would definitely recommend Sarah to anyone debating on spending the money for live music at their wedding, nothing quite compares to it and Sarah is the best!
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Sarah was so great at our recent March wedding!! From the beginning, she was so easy to work with. I was in Tucson planning the wedding and she was very easy to reach via telephone and email. Her song list contains a wide variety of great songs and she even was willing to learn a few new ones for the big day. When it came to our wedding day, she did an absolutely AMAZING job! Her voice is already so beautiful, but place it in an outside Farm setting even more miraculous. I only wish I had her perform during cocktail hour in addition to the ceremony!! If you are looking for a beautiful voice and guitarist and a super sweet person to play at your wedding, Sarah is your gal!! I would highly recommend her!!
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Sarah brought such a beautiful and unique element to our wedding. We received so many compliments about Sarah-everyone just loved her!! She made our ceremony so special and left our guests wowed by the cocktail hour, so much so a friend of mine hired her for her own wedding!! Sarah is not only an amazing vocalist and guitarist, but she is also a wonderful person. She was so easy to work with and made her self available if we had any questions regarding music selections. I loved how she even learned two songs for us to make our ceremony even more special.
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Sarah is amazing!!! We fell in love with her months before we even got engaged and always said one day we would love to have her play at our wedding. We were beyond blessed to make this a reality. Words cannot express how amazing Sarah is! I loved hearing her start singing from the bridal suite and all of our guests thoroughly enjoyed a live musician. Music is linked to emotion- and she captured it!
Sarah also learned 3 new songs for our wedding at our request. The song I walked down to the aisle, "Forever like that" from Ben Rector was AMAZING! Since we did not do our own written vows (no way I could get through those without more tears), the song was my vow to my husband.
Sarah played at our wedding during the entering of our guests for 30 minutes, during our procession and exit, and took us into cocktail hour for an additional 30 minutes. If we could have had Sarah all night we would!
Sarah was beyond responsive to all my emails and questions leading up to the wedding. It would not have been as magical of a day without her. Thank you Sarah! You truly gave us an amazing gift!
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I was very pleased with the evening! A very talented lady with a beautiful voice.
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We can't speak highly enough about Sarah. We did a destination wedding and we decided all details of our wedding at a distance. We found Sarah online and after reading some reviews and checking her website, we decided to book her. Even not meeting her before, we were really sure that she would do a great job. Kathy, her manager, was really helpful in the entire process, including the wedding day (she was there to make sure that everything would work perfectly). Thanks so much Kathy :-)
Even being 100% sure that we made a good choice, we still got surprise with her sweet voice. Our wedding was at a ranch, a really open area, and her voice was echoing as an angel. We could tell that she was singing with all her heart. The extra songs that she let us choose were just as great as all the other ones. She made a lot of people cry and our guests are still talking about how great she is. We couldn’t have chosen a better singer for our day. We want to get married all over again just to listen to Sarah singing once more.
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Catherine Sent on 12/09/2014
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Sarah and her manager, Kathy, were a delight to work with! They were supportive and flexible with me as I changed my mind on the song list and start time. Everyone at my wedding raved about her! She added WOW factor to our ceremony and cocktail hour.
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I can't explain w words how happy I am to have had Sarah be a part of our big day! she was truly a pleasure to work with! She was always prompt to respond to any inquiry, and always willing to help. I was completely lost with what my songs should be during ceremony and cocktail hr and by giving her an idea of our music taste she was able to come up with a whole list of selctions..she made the whole process very easy. The day of the wedding everyone kept coming either to me or my husband and talking about how awesome she was and where we've found her..the ceremony was truly special and I owe a lot of that to her cause she set the perfect mood. Hire her, you will love her!
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My family has been using her for a while now. Previous parties, my younger sister's wedding,etc. She is very easy to work with, has a great music list, and can learn a few new songs for your needs!
Her voice is beautiful and she has quality equipment for your venue. Flexibility and pricing is great!
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Sarah was absolutely amazing and I couldn't have asked for anything better! She was helpful, professional and made the day so much more special! The wedding would not have been the same without her. I HIGHLY recommend her
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I don't know that they come any better than Sarah. She is just extremely professional and kind and plays beautifully. This was a last minute addition to our ceremony/reception and she did an outstanding job including learning two songs that were not on her current lists.
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Amazing amazing amazing!!! What a voice of an angel! Not only is she attentive and professional but worked with me every step of the way. She truly made our day so much more special!!!!! U absolutely must have her at your next event
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Cara Sent on 06/09/2014
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All the previous reviews are exactly on point! Our day was so intimate and personal to us as was the beautiful music provided by Sarah!!! I can't express how special we felt by Sarah learning and customizing music just for us! What a true demonstration of genuine care for our day and the experience she helped to create! She is a gifted talent as well as truly kind and thoughtful young woman!!! Thank you so much Sarah!!!
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Sarah was amazing! Guests were blown away by her singing during our ceremony and cocktail hour! Out of town guests even asked for her information! She has an extensive song list she can play from, but there were a few songs that we wanted that she learned just for our wedding day! My fiance wanted a complicated guitar rift played as the groomsmen entered, and Sarah had her husband learn it and play it! My fiance was so excited for it! Don't hesitate to hire Sarah--- she was fantastic!
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Sarah was absolutely amazing! She learned a bunch of songs to help make our wedding the day we always dreamed it would be. All of our guests raved about how incredible Sarah sounded. Thanks Sarah for being awesome!!!
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Sarah did a great job with our ceremony! She has an extensive list of songs and is more than willing to learn new songs. Sarah also helped me pick songs that would work well during the ceremony, as I was unsure what may be appropriate. I would highly recommend Sarah for any event!
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Desiree Sent on 11/13/2013
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We heard beautiful singing and guitar playing at the 2013 Bridal expo and it led us to Sarah's. I knew as soon as she started singing a song I had requested, that she was the perfect person to sing at our wedding. She was wonderful to work with; she performed during our ceremony, cocktail hour and played our first dance. Sarah transitions songs seamlessly, the flow of the ceremony was perfect! Not only does Sarah have a gorgeous voice, she has such a sweet personality too! Thank you so much Sarah!! We would definitely recommend Sarah to anyone!!
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Amber Sent on 11/07/2013
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If you are looking for someone to sing at your wedding, look no further. Sarah is the entire package. She can sing so incredibly beautiful and will sing whatever you throw at her. She even learned a new song that we wanted. She sang for our ceremony and during our cocktail hour. We had so many people say that she was one of the biggest highlights to our wedding. Although she is definitely reasonably priced, we felt like we had the best singer and in all honesty, this girl needs to hit it big. She has such an amazing voice!
Also, Sarah right from the start was professional and so sweet. She was at our venue set up on time and ready to roll. There is not one bad thing I have to say about her, at all. She is simply the best. My husband and I joked that we were sad that while we were taking pictures we would miss part of her singing. Our guests LOVED her and we got a ton of positive feedback from our family and friends.
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I attended the Bridal Expo in January 2013 and as we were herded from the runway show into the main area I fell in love with Sarah's voice. I walked up to her and asked if she was able to learn new songs as I did not want to walk down the aisle to the bridal march. She said yes and learned two new songs for my wedding processional. As she sang Ava Maria during 'the knot' tying during our ceremony there was not a dry eye (mine included) and everyone is still raving about her. I can't say enough about the special and beautiful aspects she added to my wedding day. Prepare yourself to be blown away!
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Sarah's performance was absolutely beautiful! I saw her at a bridal show in phoenix, and I knew that I needed to have her in my wedding. Before I had seen her I was just going to play music over the sound system. Having her sing live really made my day so much more meaningful. I picked my own songs. She has great prices! The price was very important to me because I was on a very strict budget. But I still probably would have paid more for her! Definitely worth every single penny.
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The BEST decision for our wedding was SARAH !!!!!! Nothing nothing top the comments and awww's about her, perfect, simple yet a huge wow, easy to work with, amazing voice, beauty, professional, simply awesome. Friends of ours getting married next year have already booked her after seeing her at our wedding! Still get comments abt what a perfect touch to our wedding - Sarah was just perfect!
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I found Sarah at the Bridal expo. My fiance and myself didn't know exactly what we were looking for, we just knew that we wanted live music that was casual and romantic. As soon as I heard Sarah playing I knew she would fit our wedding stay perfectly. She was absolutely perfect! Easy to work with, attentive to details (details I didn't even think of), professional and her music was beautiful - I didn't have to worry about anything. She was there ahead of schedule, set up and started playing during the reception without any instruction, she handled everything. All of my guests raved about our music selection and the quality. Sarah made our wedding that much more perfect, I couldn't give her a higher recommendation!!
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A month later, and guests still comment on Sarah’s performance at our wedding. We were all impressed by her immense talent and varied repertoire of songs. Her music set the perfect mood for our wedding. Sarah is not only talented, but she is professional, gracious, and genuinely happy to be part of the celebration. We are so grateful that we could have her be a part of our special day…we couldn’t have asked for more. ~Kelly and Tanya Lofgreen
