Your wedding ceremony and cocktail hour set the tone for your entire celebration, and the right music can make these moments even more magical. Whether you envision a romantic string quartet, a soulful vocalist, or a talented violinist filling the air with melody, Nashville has no shortage of incredible wedding entertainment. From traditional classics to modern favorites, live musicians can create an unforgettable atmosphere for you and your guests. If you’re looking for the perfect soundtrack for your big day, here are some of the best options for ceremony and cocktail hour music in Nashville.
Jonathan Joel, Violinsit
Offering virtuosic playing and styles curated and customized to each performance, Jonathan will perform music for your special event or wedding day as personal as the vows you make and the guests you invite. From the most elegant and touching of traditional classical music to romantic ballads and contemporary pop tracks, Jonathan will deliver on acoustic or electric violin exactly what you need, offering a moving, custom-tailored experience for you and your guests.
Viva La Strings
Music City: full of life, energy, and the best music! Viva La Strings Nashville is here to serve your dreams. Need a string quartet to play a cocktail hour while floating on a pool? Walk down the aisle and play? Bring music spanning old country to Billboard Hot 100s to life through classical instruments? They have done it all and have been receiving 5 star reviews for the past 6 years. Viva La Strings would be honored to be at your next event.
Elle Jae McCaul
Several ventures in blues, soul, trip-hop, and rock bands, as well as touring and playing The House of Blues as a backing vocalist for several different bands, led McCaul back to her first love of jazz music. The jazz musical array of songs, specifically torch songs of the forties, were her favorite and where she found her home singing from the Great American Songbook.
Reminiscent of many of the greats who came before her, Elle Jae McCaul has a unique way of taking you back into the past, while taking you soaring into the future. She accomplishes this with her unique stylings that make her sound her very own.
Rhose Studio Strings
Rhose Studio Strings is a Nashville-based strings ensemble. From weddings to studio sessions, they can provide you with the ensemble you’re looking for! They have performed over 150 events since we began performing in 2023. In 2023 and 2024, Rhose Studio Strings collaborated with Anne Wilson, Christy Nockels, Judah and the Lion, and Tom Douglas to name a few and have performed at venues across Nashville, NYC, and Chicago. In addition to providing string ensembles, they also contract brass ensembles, jazz bands, vocalists, and bluegrass groups.
Ready to find the perfect musician for your ceremony or cocktail hour? Connect with the incredible artists on this list and let the music set the tone for your unforgettable day!
