Wedding services
My mission is to provide a memorable musical experience the way you imagined it for your wedding day.
Your vision is my action.
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! As you plan this special day, consider adding the elegant touch of live classical guitar music. My name is Garrett Pelland and I am a professional classical guitarist based in Maryland. With 10 years of experience performing at weddings and other events, I specialize in creating a beautiful and intimate musical atmosphere for couples and their guests.
Imagine walking down the aisle to the sweet sounds of Spanish or Latin guitar, or enjoying a romantic dinner accompanied by soft and subtle classical pieces. From traditional wedding songs to contemporary love ballads, I have a vast repertoire of music that can be customized to fit your unique style and taste.
Not only will live music add an unforgettable element of charm and sophistication to your wedding, but it also provides a personal touch that recorded music simply cannot match. Plus, as a solo musician, I am able to provide this service at a reasonable price point without sacrificing quality or professionalism.
So why not make your big day even more memorable with the timeless beauty of live classical guitar music? Contact me today to discuss how I can help create the perfect ambiance for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception.
What do you receive?
All packages and services include amplification, your song selection, travel (up to 20 miles from Ellicott City, Maryland before travel expenses), preparation, and the performance time. Garrett can be available for out of state and destination weddings, please inquire for details.
What is your song selection?
Your song selection is 5-10 songs, pieces, or movements of your choice that I will learn and prepare specifically for you and each can be performed at a specific point in the prelude, ceremony, or reception.
ceremony package
The ceremony package includes your selection of music for the prelude, [which typically lasts 30-45 minutes] your ceremony, and the recessional. You are welcome to request songs that are not on my repertoire list; in fact, that is an important part of what I do. If the music can be played on a guitar, I can perform it on your wedding day! Amplification, preparation, travel, and the performance time. Audiences as large as 300 can be accommodated. This Package is $600.
ceremony and cocktail hour package
The ceremony and cocktail reception package includes the same benefits of the ceremony package, with an additional hour and a separate location for the cocktail hour. Couples are encouraged to direct the musical style and genre for the hour and make song requests. Audiences as large as 300 can be accommodated. This package is $800.
ceremony, cocktail, and reception package
This package includes prelude, ceremony, recessional, cocktail hour, and an additional hour (or more) for dinner or extended reception. All of the benefits of previous packages also apply; your selection of music and stylistic direction for the performance time. This package is $1,000.
sample repertoire list
[This list is not inclusive of all music available.]
Composers/Pieces:
Anonymous- Spanish Romance, Cuban Dance
Adele- Someone Like You
a-ha - Take On Me
Louis Armstrong- What a Wonderful World
J.S. Bach- Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, Prelude No.1, Bist du Bei Mir, Sleepers Awake, Air on a G String
Agustin Barrios-(South American) Paraguayan Dances 1-3, Estudio de Concierto No. 1, Julia Florida
The Beatles- All You Need is Love, Here Comes the Sun, Hey Jude, In My Life, Yesterday, Norwegian Wood, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Let It Be, Michelle, A Hard Days Night, Yesterday,
The Bee Gees- How Deep is Your Love
Jorge Cardoso-(South American/Spanish) Aire de Milonga, Aires de Zamba y Huella, Bailecito, Vals Peruano, Vals Venezolano, Milonga
Eric Clapton- Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven
Leonard Cohen- Hallelujah
Coldplay- Viva La Vida
Phil Collins - You’ll Be in My Heart
Elvis- Can't Help Falling in Love
Celin Dion- My Heart Will Go On
Sammy Davis- What Kind of Fool Am I?
Disney- A Whole New World, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Beauty & the Beast
Bob Dylan- Blowin' in the Wind
Lady Gaga- Shallow
Simon & Garfunkel- Bridge Over Troubled Water, Sound of Silence
Errol Garner - Misty
George Gershwin- Someone to Watch Over Me, Summertime
Yosef Hadar- Evening of Roses (Erev Shel Shoshanim)
Oscar Hammerstein- Edelweiss, Do-Re-Mi, My Favorite Things
G.F. Handel- Water Music, Air Clock Music, Allemande HWV 478
Irish Traditional- Cherish the Ladies, The Ash Grove, etc
Chris Isaak- Wicked Game
Per-Olav Kindgren- Something in Your Soul, Arryos de la Alhambra
Ben E. King- Stand By Me
Billy Joel- Piano Man
Elton John- Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Norah Jones- Don't Know Why
J.M. Lacalle- Amapola (First Love)
John Legend- All of Me
Miguel Llobet- El Testament D'Amelia, Romanze, Canco del Lladre,
Soren Madsen (arrangements)-, When You Wish Upon a Star, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Theme from “Love Story”,
Bruno Mars- Marry You
F. Mendelssohn- Wedding March
Jose Merlin- Evocacion
J.K. Mertz- Liebeslied, Romanze
Jason Mraz - I’m Yours
Johnny Nash- I Can See Clearly Now
Randy Newman- You've Got a Friend in Me
Pachelbel- Canon in D
Adrian Patino- Nevando Esta (It's Snowing)
Passenger- Let Her Go
Joao Pernambuco- The Sounds of Bells (Brazilian)
Red Hot Chili Peppers- Californication
Edith Piaf- La Vie en Rose
The Police- Every Breath You Take, Fields of Gold
Emilio Pujol (Spanish Guitar)- Seguidilla, Romanze, Impromptu, Pequena Romanza, Tango
Maximo Pujol- Tango, Milonga, Sonatine
Dilermando Reis (South American)- Caboclinho Choro, Alma Apaixonada, Conversa de Biana (Brazilian)
Guns N Roses- November Rain
Lionel Richie- Endless Love
Paul de Senneville- Mariage d'amour “Marriage of Love”
F. Schubert- Ave Maria, Standchen
Ed Sheeran- Perfect, Thinking Out Loud
F. Sinatra- My Way, Fly Me to the Moon, Killing Me Softly, The Shadow of Your Smile
Taylor Swift- Safe and Sound, Love Story
Guiseppe Torrisi (arr.)- The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Sleep Walk
R. Wagner- Bridal Chorus
Jazz Standards- Autumn Leaves, requested, etc