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Your Music, Your Way!!!

As owner of Corda Entertainment, I LOVE creativity! From Bridgerton theme to Taylor Swift theme weddings, we are excited about it all! We can't wait to learn what is most important to YOU. The planning of your music should be an amazingly FUN experience! Whether you know a lot about music or nothing at all, we have all the expertise you will need to set the perfect mood and style that you desire for your most important day!

A little bit about us.....Since 1997, Corda Entertainment has performed over 3000 weddings! We specialize in elegant music for weddings, receptions and special events in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Raleigh, Charlotte, Asheville and surrounding areas of North Carolina and Virginia. Our company has been featured for excellence in numerous magazines including Offbeat Bride, Triad Style and Emorywood Living.

I'm Alison Lawson, owner of Corda Entertainment, and Assistant Principal Second Violin with The Greensboro Symphony Orchestra. I collaborate with Greensboro's most talented players. Our professional musicians are highly skilled with advanced performing degrees. Corda, meaning "string" in Italian, emphasizes what we do best - string combinations of ALL kinds.

Corda Entertainment is proud to be a 2024 winner of Wedding Wire’s “Couples’ Choice” Award and The Knot, “Best of Weddings” Hall of Fame Award. Please see our reviews.

Services Offered

We offer beautiful solo instruments including violin, cello, trumpet, flute, harp, guitar, piano/organ and vocals, as well as electric violin and keyboard, string duos, trios, quartets, quintets, small orchestras and jazz bands. We provide music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, rehearsal dinners, private parties and more...

Our company offers great versatility in musical styles ranging from light Classical, Jewish, Tangos, Rags, Broadway and Pop, Jazz, Fairytale Princess Theme, Bridgerton Theme, Taylor Swift theme to Contemporary artists of today. Our Now Trending Favorite Albums for string duo, trio and quartet have become a huge hit for cocktail hours and beyond. Some of the artists include Ed Sheeran, Elton John, James Tayor, Beyonce, Freddie Mercury, Christina Perri, Extreme, Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendez, Michael Buble and so many more. Our Corda Electric Duo (electric violin/keyboard) has been a hit with ceremonies as well as cocktail hours and receptions. The songbook options are limitless with this new modern duo and can take the place of a DJ.

We now have two locations, Davidson, NC and Greensboro, NC to help serve needs around North Carolina.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$250

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$650

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
Organ
Piano
Trumpet
Saxophone
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals
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5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
156 Reviews
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97% Recommended by couples
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Corda Entertainment is highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and beautiful music at weddings. Reviewers consistently mention the ease of working with Corda, their professionalism, and the talent of their musicians. The responsiveness and helpfulness of Alison and her team are highlighted as strong points, as well as the variety and quality of their song selections. Overall, Corda Entertainment is highly recommended for couples looking to add a special and romantic touch to their wedding with live music.

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Corda Entertainment is highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and beautiful music at weddings. Reviewers consistently mention the ease of working with Corda, their professionalism, and the talent of their musicians. The responsiveness and helpfulness of Alison and her team are highlighted as strong points, as well as the variety and quality of their song selections. Overall, Corda Entertainment is highly recommended for couples looking to add a special and romantic touch to their wedding with live music.

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Sam D. Sent on 01/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

Working with Corda was extremely easy and amazing! They called us to confirm the songs we wanted played and were happy to make anything work.
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Nancy W. Sent on 01/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Corda is the absolute best! 10/10 Recommend!

I can't say enough good things about Corda! They were absolutely amazing! The music was beautiful and the musicians are super talented! I would 100% recommend them to anyone planning a wedding! They are excellent to work with and so helpful in choosing the music for your wedding vision! We were thankful to have them as part of our wedding day!
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Ashley R. Sent on 11/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

Everything about Corda was perfect- How quickly they respond, how EASY they are to work with, how many song selections they have. They truly made mine and my husbands wedding day a dream. Do yourself the favor of hiring them!!!!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Team

Alison
Alison
Corda Entertainment owner, violinist

Hello! My name is Alison Lawson and I love working in the wedding industry. My passion when working with you is to help you achieve the story and mood you wish to tell through your music. It's a mighty fun process and we make it very easy! I founded Corda Entertainment and the Corda Quartet in 1997 with the vision to provide elegant music for all occasions but primarily weddings in North Carolina and surrounding areas. Our repetouire list expands from classical to contemporary music and everything in between. Our team of musicians are all professionals and proficient on their instruments and have been playing for me for decades. Corda, meaning "string" in Italian, emphasizes what we do best - string combinations of all kinds.

Corda Entertainment is proud to be a Charter Member of the Triad Bridal Association since 1999, inducted into The Knot-Hall of Fame, won numerous recognitions and awards from The Knot-“Best of Wedding’s and again this year’s winner of Wedding Wire’s “Bride’s Choice” award for 2022.

I received my Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from The University of North Carolina School of the Arts where I studied with the late, great Elaine Richey. I am Assistant Principal Second Violin with the Greensboro Symphony and have held this position since 1987. I have performed extensively with the Winston-Salem Piedmont Triad Symphony, Carolina Chamber Symphony, Charlotte Symphony, and the North Carolina Symphony.

Julie
Julie
harpist/vocalist

Julie is a wedding entertainer with a difference. She has spent over 20 years delivering high-quality and personal service and takes great pride and enjoyment in providing the perfect ambiance in venues from castles to stately homes, to mountaintop meadows in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains.

Having graduated from the New England Conservatory, Julie is guaranteed to bring something special to your day. Either as a solo harpist or as a singing harpist, Julie provides top-quality performances that your guests will love. Friendly and professional, Julie will work with you to select the right music for your event, or you can leave the choice to her. She covers classical, traditional and modern music and is always keen to try something completely new!

She did a BFA (harp performance) and BS (music ed) at the Univ. of Minnesota -MM at NEC.

Lee
Lee
Cellist

Lee received his Bachelor of Music degree from the North Carolina School of the Arts, his Master of Music degree from Southern Methodist University, doctoral studies at U.S.C. (CA), and his Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Parry Karp.

He has been the principal cellist of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, the Spoleto Festival, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Green Bay Symphony, and the Fairbanks Symphony as well as members of many other orchestras. Currently, Lee is now a contract cellist with the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, and the Symphony of the Mountains.

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
All Faiths Wedding Officiants of the Triad All Faiths Wedding Officiants of the Triad Wedding Officiants

Nothing beats live music at a wedding ceremony! It is always a pleasure to work with Corda Entertainment during a ceremony. They are easy to discuss the ceremony with, knowing exactly how and when to extend their play if necessary or to fade out at the right times. Their professionalism and musical skills are awesome.

Left Lane Productions Left Lane Productions Wedding Planners

Very professional and amazing!!

Southern Celebrations Southern Celebrations Wedding Planners

Corda Entertainment is great to work with. Very professional, punctual and reliable. Not to mention beautiful music! I highly recommend to my clients.

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