Austin Charnis is a classical guitarist based in New York’s Hudson Valley. He performs at weddings and events in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Upstate New York, New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut. Austin provides professional, high-quality guitar music that will bring your musical vision to the next level.

Services Offered
Austin Charnis Guitar provides live classical and contemporary guitar music in very style for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.

Ceremony Music
Austin works with couples to create beautiful and meaningful wedding ceremony soundtracks based on their unique visions. His philosophy is based on one concept: that your wedding ceremony should be the single most special moment of your life, and therefore, the music should be selected thoughtfully and carefully.

Ceremony service includes:

• Prelude, Processionals, Interludes, Recessional, Postlude
• Song Selection (special requests available)
• Wireless P.A. System and instruments
• Venue, Planner & Officiant Coordination

100% self-sufficient setups are available for any ceremony location, even if electricity is not available. Professional grade Shure wireless microphones can be provided for the officiant, vows and readings. These mics sound crystal clear and do not feedback no matter what. Using dual wireless technology, multiple mics can be used simultaneously with perfect clarity so your guests hear every word.

Cocktail Hour Music
Immediately following your ceremony, it’s time to greet your guests, crack open some drinks and enjoy delicious appetizers. The perfect addition to this part of your special day is, of course, more music! Typically, more upbeat selections such as pop and Brazilian classical are played, but this section can consist of virtually any style. A mixture of traditional classical, jazz standards, pop and classic rock arrangements makes for a fun and memorable cocktail hour, all of which can be played with finesse on a single classical guitar. Larger sound system is available for weddings with more than 125 guests.

Reception Music
Spice up your lunch or dinner reception by adding live music as part of the entertainment. Similar to cocktail hour, you may choose your favorite styles or make special requests to be inlcuded in this section.

Micro-Wedding Entertainment
As micro-weddings are becoming more and more popular, Austin Charnis Guitar can be your one stop shop for every musical aspect of your intimate event. In addition to live guitar for the ceremony and cocktail hour, he can work with you to carefully craft unique playlists of your favorite songs for the reception, or mix up both live and recorded elements however you’d like. Austin can also provide the music and MC services for introductions and special moments including entrances, dances, cake-cutting, and more. Packages for micro-weddings may also include wireless microphone setup and operation.

Pre and Post-Wedding Services
Austin is also available for engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, showers, brunches and welcome receptions. Set the mood right from the start or send your guests off in style with elegant live music that will be remembered forever. Microphones and hosting services also available.