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About

Candle Light Strings is a group of professional musicians who provide exceptional wedding and event music on the Central Coast of California. They enjoy playing music that creates the atmosphere you imagine for your wedding or special occasion. With a variety of instruments, Candle Light Strings specializes in classical and contemporary music.

Experience
Founder and owner of Candle Light Strings, Bette Byers, has performed in Hollywood with some of the world's most celebrated musicians including Nat King Cole, The Beach Boys, The Bee Gees, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, and many more. She later founded Candle Light Strings has been performing beautiful music for events with other talented musicians along the Central Coast for more than five years.

Services Offered
Candle Light Strings possesses an extensive collection of music to play during your ceremony, reception, cocktail hour, rehearsal dinners, parties, and other special events. In an effort to make your special day personal and delightful, they will learn new songs and provide sample music. If you want an instrumental duo or trio; a string trio, quartet, or quintet; an entire orchestra; or just a soloist, they are sure to have exactly what you need to complement your wedding or special occasion. Candle Light Strings’ musicians play the following instruments:

  • Cello
  • Flute
  • Harp
  • Trumpet
  • Violin
  • Drums
  • Guitar
  • Piano
  • Viola
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$600

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,300

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Orchestra
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Drums
Flute
Guitar
Harp
Piano
Trumpet
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
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Reviews of The Candle Light Strings

4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
21 Reviews
92% recommend it
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    4.7 out of 5 rating
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  • Professionalism
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  • Value
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  • Flexibility
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William
William D. Sent on 05/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful touch for our weding

Candlelight showed up early, played beautiful music, and were just generally awesome to work with.

Bette and her crew are all fabulous musicians with a deep repertoire.
Hannah
Hannah W. Sent on 11/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Trio!

Monika and Candlelight Strings were amazing! I booked the trio and couldn't be happier. They played flawlessly and their website to choose songs was easy to use and very helpful. Cannot recommend them enough!
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Elizabeth Sent on 11/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely String Quartet Highly Recommended

The Candlelight Strings quartet were a beautiful addition to our very special day! Really appreciated the fact that they were willing to learn new songs and play our song requests. They arrived on time and did an amazing job entertaining our guests. They were a lovely touch to our unforgettable day and we strongly recommend them! Thanks again Candlelight Strings!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

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