NJ Wedding Pianist Arnie Abrams for your Wedding
Tri-state Area. NJ, NYC, Philadelphia
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Arnie Abrams
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AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
New Jersey wedding pianist Arnie Abrams will add sparkle to your ceremony or cocktail hour with his expressive and energetic piano music.
Arnie can perform live piano music for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, bridal shower, engagement party, or most any celebration calling for live music!
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Instruments
Keyboard
Piano
Music Genres
Classical
Jazz
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2023.+2 more.
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Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Arnie Abrams
Owner
Arnie is one of New Jersey’s finest cocktail pianists serving the tri-state area. Whether in a garden setting or in the grandest of churches or temples, Arnie will perform the perfect pre-wedding music to set the mood and ceremony music that you desire. Engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, champagne brunches and cocktail or dinner receptions are his specialties. Free consultation is available for personalizing your ceremony. Call or text Arnie at 732-995-1082, or email him at arnie@arnieabramspianist.com.
Reviews
5.0
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Reviewers praise Arnie as an exceptional, professional pianist who elevated ceremonies and cocktail hours. He communicates well, is flexible, learns custom requests and accompanies other musicians, and always arrives prepared. Guests loved his wide repertoire, took requests throughout the event, and highly recommend him for weddings and events.Christine B
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5.0
2/19/2025
Arnie was truly one of the most incredible vendors we had for our wedding, and we cannot recommend him highly enough! From the very beginning, he was unbelievably kind, patient, an...
d accommodating. When we initially reached out, we ran into some unexpected family matters that delayed sending our deposit, but Arnie didn’t hesitate—he still held our date for us, showing just how thoughtful and understanding he is.
Beyond his kindness, Arnie is an exceptionally talented pianist who made our ceremony and cocktail hour absolutely magical. He helped us choose the perfect music, guiding us every step of the way with his expertise. And the most special part? He custom-made a piece of music just for me to walk down the aisle to—something I will cherish forever.
Our guests were completely blown away by his performance, and we couldn’t be happier that we chose him. If you are looking for a musician who is not only gifted but also one of the most genuine and wonderful people you’ll ever meet, Arnie is the one. We are so grateful to him for making our wedding day even more perfect than we could have imagined! Arnie was truly one of the most incredible vendors we had for our wedding, and we cannot recommend him highly enough! From the very beginning, he was unbelievably kind, patient, and accommodating. When we initially reached out, we ran into some unexpected family matters that delayed sending our deposit, but Arnie didn’t hesitate—he still held our date for us, showing just how thoughtful and understanding he is.
Beyond his kindness, Arnie is an exceptionally talented pianist who made our ceremony and cocktail hour absolutely magical. He helped us choose the perfect music, guiding us every step of the way with his expertise. And the most special part? He custom-made a piece of music just for me to walk down the aisle to—something I will cherish forever.
Our guests were completely blown away by his performance, and we couldn’t be happier that we chose him. If you are looking for a musician who is not only gifted but also one of the most genuine and wonderful people you’ll ever meet, Arnie is the one. We are so grateful to him for making our wedding day even more perfect than we could have imagined!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 02/19/2025
Christine,
I can't thank you enough for your kind and thoughtful words! I'm so very happ...
y to have played a small part for you and Ray on your big day. It was truly a pleasure - you 2 a really make a beautiful couple and I will remember your wedding day for years to come. I loved the music for your ceremony...it was such a pleasure to perform!
All the best in your new lives together...keep in touch!
Arnie
John B
5.0
7/13/2026
Hi, my name is John. Are you available on July 29? I’m not very active on this app, and it’s not letting me message you properly, so I had to reach out here. Please text me when yo...
u get this message. Thank you.
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Michael R
5.0
4/08/2026
Having Arnie play both our ceremony and cocktail hour was one of the best decisions we could have made! From the very beginning, Arnie was so helpful in the planning process and en...
sured not details were missed! Not only was he talented, but Arnie was such a helpful resource when it came to planning specific songs during our ceremony. When I sent Arnie a long list of requests for our cocktail hour, I was pleased to hear that he knew how to play all of them (that is what you get for hiring such a seasoned professional!). Additionally, I received several compliments from our guests of how friendly Arnie was while playing cocktail hour. My parents quickly spoke with him to request their wedding song and of course he knew it! If you are looking for a pianist to play your event, Arnie is your man.
Ashley A
5.0
2/07/2026
Arnie was fantastic throughout the entire wedding planning process and an absolute highlight of our day. We had some unique ceremony music requests (Taylor Swift, Top Gun, and Blin...
k-182), and when we asked Arnie, he didn’t hesitate for a second. He executed everything beautifully and made the ceremony feel incredibly personal and special.
During cocktail hour, Arnie played a wide variety of music that kept guests engaged and talking about it for weeks afterward. He is incredibly talented, professional, and truly elevated the atmosphere of our wedding. Having Arnie play at our ceremony and cocktail hour made the day feel even more meaningful, and we cannot recommend him enough.
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 02/07/2026
Hi Ashley,
Thank you so much for your kind words!!! I really enjoyed performing for both t...
he ceremony and your cocktail hour for you and Erik. Absolutely loved your song selections too! And what a terrific venue, it was a perfect day.
All the best to you both in your new lives together!
Arnie
Lindsay F
5.0
11/22/2025
Arnie Abrams was an incredible addition to our wedding day! He played for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Arnie was excellent with communication along the way, gave us clear timefr...
ames as to when he needed our selections by so he could be prepared, and showed up early for the wedding to prep his keyboards. This speaks to his professionalism. Arnie played many beloved songs from his repertoire and also played my favorite song for my processional, From the Ground Up, by Dan and Shay. Throughout the evening and in the weeks to follow, I received many compliments about what an excellent addition Arnie was to our wedding day, with many guests asking for requests and his contact info for future events. I cannot recommend him enough!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 11/22/2025
HI Lindsay,
Thank you so much for your very kind words! I love learning new songs and the...
ones you requested go into my 'favorites box'. I really enjoyed performing for you and your guests...really terrific folks!
All the best to you & Daniel in your new lives together!
Arnie
Alayna L
5.0
11/03/2025
Arnie was amazing at our wedding ceremony! He showed up early to get set up, and he was super responsive and organized throughout the planning process. He helped us pick the perfec...
t songs and made everything feel really easy. His playing was beautiful and added such a special touch to our day. He was flexible with a few last-minute details and brought a calm, positive energy that we really appreciated. We couldn’t be happier and would definitely recommend Arnie to any couple looking for a great ceremony pianist!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 11/22/2025
Hi Alayna,
I just want to thank you and Evan for your beautiful words about the music! I ...
totally enjoyed performing for you and your guests...and as I mentioned, your vows were so joyful to listen to, and they gave anyone a true sense of your love for each other...I'm so happy for both of you.
All the best to you 2 in your new lives together!
Arnie
Stef M
5.0
8/16/2025
Arnie is SO talented and was the perfect person to have perform at our rehearsal dinner as we hosted our closest friends and family the night before our wedding. He truly helped ma...
ke the night so magical. He graciously took song requests from our guests all evening long -- some of them even took his information to perform at their own upcoming events.
Arnie was so pleasant and kind to work with, communicative through every step of the planning process. Professional, helpful and just a good guy. We look forward to the next celebration and having Arnie be a part of it!!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 08/16/2025
Hi Stef & John,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really enjoyed performing for yo...
u and your family & friends...it was a wonderful day and the piano was heaven!
All the best to you both in your new lives together!
Arnie
Grace R
5.0
6/10/2025
Arnie is a spectacular musician and performer! He performed live at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. From the start, he was so kind, providing guidance on music options/sele...
ctions for various settings, vibes, and music preferences. He has an incredible repertoire that cross various genres, and he can seamlessly transition from one song to another. This goes to show how experienced and versatile he is as a musician!
For our ceremony, I requested a specific religious song not on the list, and provided a piano version that I found online. He learned the piece to perfection. We also had a violin trio (teens) performing a special song for us. We shared the sheet music for which he kindly provided accompaniment, which elevated the performance! Leading up to the wedding, Arnie was an excellent communicator, and clearly delineated what he would need for set up and other expectations for the day. I felt so reassured leading up to the wedding day.
Most importantly, so many guests shared how much they loved Arnie's music and presence during the ceremony and cocktail hour. He treated all of our guests with respect and kindness, and his music exuded passion and love for music and celebration. Many of our friends/guests/relatives are also musicians and they shared lovely connections and conversations which made our wedding night that much more special!
Thank you so much Arnie for being a special, memorable part of our wedding. We highly recommend without reservations to anyone looking for a genuine, talented, incredible pianist for your wedding/event!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 06/10/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Grace and John! Your wedding day will be in my thou...
ghts for years to come. I really enjoyed performing for your wedding day ceremony and cocktail hour, and it was so wonderful performing with your 3 talented student violinists! They were absolutely terrific, and I know that you are the inspriation behind their talent. The day was perfect and you 2 make a beautiful couple.
All the best to you both in your new lives together!
Arnie
Patrick B
5.0
6/02/2025
We were lucky enough to book Arnie for our cocktail hour and we could not be happier with that decision. Our guests LOVED him. He played all the right tunes, seemed to genuinely en...
joy himself and took requests the entire time. My family has not stopped raving about his playing since our wedding!
If you're looking for a piano player for your event - there is no one more professional and skilled than Arnie Abrams.
Arnie - from the bottom of our hearts, you made our day extra special and we're forever grateful. Thank you!!!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 06/07/2025
Thanks so much for your kind words Patrick! I very much enjoyed performing for you and yo...
ur bride and your guests. I was so happy that your Mom enjoyed the Eagles, Elton John and Billy Joel selections.
All the best to you 2 in your new lives together!
Arnie
Patrick O
5.0
5/12/2025
Arnie was very easy to work with, and he learned multiple songs we asked him to play. I would definitely recommend working with him.
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 05/13/2025
Thanks so much for your kind words Patrick, I really enjoyed working with you and embraced...
the new songs added to my repertoire.
All the best, Arnie
Marisa P
5.0
4/06/2025
Arnie was wonderful to work with for our wedding! Not only is he an incredible pianist- he is incredibly easy to work with. He made sure everything was prepared ahead of time at th...
e venue, answered all of our questions, and ensured that all of our requested music was played. He was kind and friendly to all of our guests as well. I’d highly recommend Arnie to anyone looking for a pianist for any event!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 05/13/2025
Marisa, thanks so much for your beautiful words...they are very much appreciated! I had a...
terrific time performing for your wedding day...and really enjoyed the music that you selected.
All the best in your new lives together!
Arnie
Cynthia A
5.0
2/21/2025
Arnie is a true professional. He is such a pleasure to work with and he is beyond talented. He did the music for my cocktail hour and my guests raved about it ! Thank you Arnie !!!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 02/21/2025
Cynthia,
Thank you for those kind words!!! It was truly my pleasure to perform with my vio...
linist for you and Oscar! The set-up was absolutely perfect for your elegant cocktail hour and I'm so very happy that your guests were elated with our music! It's always nice to see people dancing, even at a cocktail hour.
All the best to you and Oscar in your new lives together!
Arnie
Ariella W
5.0
2/01/2025
Arnie did a wonderful job at our wedding's cocktail hour. He created a welcoming and celebratory soundtrack for the occasion. One friend said she moved closer to the piano just so ...
she could take in his playing! Arnie was easy to communicate in the lead up to the ceremony and understood my song requests. Hope to work with him again!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 02/02/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Ariella! I really had a terrific time performing fo...
r you and your guests! It was so nice to see that I touched some of your guests with my music!
All the best to you and Theo in your new lives together!
Arnie
Deborah A
5.0
10/22/2024
Arnie was easy to deal with, professional, on time, and a great pianist!!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 10/23/2024
Thanks so much for your kind words Debbie! I really enjoyed performing for your family an...
d friends - and what a terrific venue! All the best to you and your family.
Much appreciated,
Arnie
Brittnee D
5.0
9/29/2024
Arnie was absolutely amazing! I just had my wedding on 9/26/24. The ceremony was outside and I wanted a pianist to play for us and the guests. I couldn't of ask for a more perfect ...
performance =) Arnie was very accommodating as well. I wanted to walk down to Blink 182- First Date. He didn't know it but he told me don't worry I will learned it and he absolutely crushed it! It was perfect. He's very quick to respond too if you have any queations. So nice and professional. I would 10000% recommend and I will be using Arnie for future events! Thank you!!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 09/29/2024
Thanks so much for your kind words Brittnee! I really enjoyed performing for your ceremony...
...and absolutely loved your special song too! It could not have been a more perfect day.
All the best to you and Treavor in your new lives together!
Best, Arnie
Samantha M
5.0
8/12/2024
It was a pleasure working with Arnie. The guests really enjoyed Having him play for both the ceremony and the cocktail hour. We let him know of our songs, and he performed them bea...
utifully. I would highly recommend working with him for your wedding or any other events.
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 09/29/2024
Thanks so much for your kind words Sam! I really enjoyed performing for your beautiful we...
dding. I'm also glad that I could play some of your guests' requests as well...that always makes the day more memorable.
All the best to you both in your new lives together!
Arnie
Gabriela R
5.0
7/02/2024
Arnie you added a magic touch to my ceremony. Husband and I are so grateful we found you . You play beautiful , tears were shed .
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 07/02/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words Gabriela. I really enjoyed performing for you and y...
our guests.
All the best to you and Hugo in your new lives together!
Arnie
Kathleen M
5.0
5/15/2024
We highly recommend Arnie for your wedding cocktail hour or for any occasion you might need a wonderful pianist. From the moment we interacted, on email, Arnie was very easy to wor...
k with. He promptly responded and answered all my questions. Arnie is friendly and professional. Arnie is extremely talented and all our guests loved his performance at the cocktail hour (which was 90 min!!). We highly recommend Arnie for your special occasion. You will not be disappointed
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 07/02/2024
Thank you so very much for your kind words Kathy! It was a pleasure performing for your f...
amily and friends.
All the best, Arnie
Madelyn R
5.0
5/14/2024
Arnie provided tunes for the ceremony and cocktail hour at my wedding. He responded quickly to my initial inquiry and was extremely easy to communicate with. He is very friendly, ...
professional, and a talented pianist! I’d highly recommend hiring Arnie for your wedding or any event.
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 05/14/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words Maddy! I'm so happy we had a chance to perform for ...
your wedding outdoors...the weather finally cooperated! All the best to you and Josh in your new lives together!
Arnie
Susan L
5.0
4/22/2024
Arnie is excellent in every regard. Easy to communicate with, attentive to my preparatory emails, warm and easy to be with. He plays beautifully and happily indulged guests that wa...
nted to singalong. Many people remarked on how much they enjoyed him and the music. Highly recommended!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 04/22/2024
Thanks so much for your kind words Susan. I really enjoyed performing for your milestone ...
event, and it was really terrific that people engaged in the sing along. Best of luck and health,
Arnie
Anna C
5.0
9/18/2023
Arnie is hands down one of my favorite wedding vendors to work with, and one that I really looked forward to seeing at my wedding! Believe each and every single 5 star review and t...
he hype - Arnie is absolutely fantastic. From start to finish, he is so easy to work with and communicative, his music, talent and style are extremely impressive and your guests will be amazed. When we heard his music demos, we knew we had to book him. Would definitely recommend working with Arnie for your upcoming events!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 07/02/2024
Anna, thank you so much for expressing your kind words! It was an honor and a pleasure to...
perform for you, TJ, and your guests on your big day.
All the best to you 2!
Arnie
Deirdre W
5.0
7/07/2023
Arnie was a joy to work with and his playing for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour was absolutely beautiful. We loved his style and all of his rep selections, we couldn't be h...
appier. Thank you Arnie!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 07/08/2023
Thank you for your kind words Deirdre! I had a wonderful time performing for your special...
day - what a terrific venue - and a perfect day to have a wedding. All the best to you in your new lives together!
---Arnie
Roseann R
5.0
5/01/2023
Arnie is the best.. Terrific piano player, very personable and accomadating.. a pleasure to deal with. We definitely recommend him and hire him again.
Hired Arnie for my daughter...
s bridal shower
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 05/01/2023
Thanks for your kind words Roseann - it was a pleasure performing for your daughter's brid...
al shower, I really appreciated the terrific planning involved, as well as the 'name that tune' portion...lots of fun!
All the best and thanks again,
Arnie
Diana S
5.0
2/20/2023
We hired Arnie recently to play for a cocktail party in our home. As a professional musician myself, I was worried that hiring someone I didn't know personally was going to be diff...
icult. Well, no worries. Arnie is the best kind of professional: easy to communicate with, warm and friendly, and an excellent musician. Having Arnie in our home behind the piano really made the party. You're in great hands with Arnie. His musicality and musical taste are excellent. Our highest recommendation.
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 02/20/2023
Thanks so much for those kind words Diana! Coming from a fellow musician, this really mea...
ns a lot to me and I can't wait for your next party! All the best to you and yours.
anonymous u
5.0
12/27/2022
Arnie Abrams was great to work with!! I searched extensively for a pianist for my cocktail hour, and saw all of the 5 start reviews for him, so I knew I'd be in good hands. Arnie i...
s so knowledgeable and talented! Many of my guests had so many compliments!! He replies to your emails in a very timely manner and is very professional. I was only able to meet with him briefly on my wedding day, as we were getting pulled in all directions for the day, but from the music I heard and how my guests were so happy, I can honestly say you should book him for your next event! Thank you again Arnie, for the beautiful music and helping to make my wedding extra special :)
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 12/27/2022
Hi Rebecca,
Thank you so much for your kind words about the live piano music for your wedd...
ing day! I really appreciate your thoughts, and I enjoyed performing for you, Ricky, and your guests...they really love Billy Joel, Elton John and Sinatra tunes!
All the best to you both in your new lives together!
Happy New Year, Arnie Abrams
Barbara D
5.0
11/13/2022
I’m so pleased I ended up going with Arnie he was professional from start to finish on time was set up and ready way before I got there and that was great. He was classy and contem...
porary he also sang which was a great deal and everyone loved him. I was very pleased.
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 11/13/2022
Thank you so much for inviting me to play the piano and for those kind words Barbara - I h...
ad a terrific time performing for your big day! Your family and friends are wonderful and it is so nice performing for real music lovers. All the best!
Regards, Arnie
Lauren G
5.0
10/30/2022
We hired Arnie for our wedding this past weekend, and he did an incredible job. Truly a master at piano! On top of being so talented, he is also so professional and kind. He was ve...
ry prompt with responses, and was a pleasure to work with. HIGHLY recommend!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 10/30/2022
Thanks so much for your kind words Lauren. I had a wonderful time on those beautiful pian...
os at the Castle...all the best to you and Mike in your new lives together!
Arnie
Chris E
5.0
10/13/2022
Very professional personable musician provided just the right type of music for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Extremely easy to work with.
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 10/14/2022
Thanks so much for those kind words Chris - I had fun and really enjoyed performing for yo...
ur family and friends...all the best.
Arnie
Patricia G
5.0
10/10/2022
We were fortunate enough to have Arnie play at our cocktail hour during our wedding this past Saturday. To say he a professional you can depend on is an understatement. His talen...
t and playing is par none. Frankly, we could not have done any better at any cost. The guests enjoyed his talent and it made the evening so enjoyable. I highly recommend him to all, book him now, enjoy his talent later. You will be happy you did!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 10/10/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words Pat! I really enjoyed performing for your daughter'...
s wedding and what a beautiful day it was! I really enjoyed the venue's brand new piano...what a treat!
All the best to you and yours for a happy and healthy holiday season.
Best, Arnie
Kerri B
5.0
8/22/2022
Bridal Shower Entertainment
From the ease of booking to the fabulous entertainment I could not have asked for a better experience. Arnie arrived early to set up and even played a...
few warm up songs for us. His smile, keyboard, and singing lit up the room. Arnie played a wide variety of songs, took requests, and encouraged our flower girls to dance the day away! He even queued up song requests during his break. I received tons of compliments on Arnie.
Book Arnie for your next event, you won’t be disappointed!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 08/23/2022
Hi Kerri,
Thanks so much for your kind words! I really enjoyed performing for you and you...
r family & friends this past weekend. I especially loved the flower girls dancing...what a pleasure it was!
All the best for Maggie's upcoming big day!
Best, Arnie
Rylie G
5.0
5/25/2022
Arnie was absolutely amazing.
From the day I reached out, way back in 2019, Arnie was polite and extremely responsive. When our May 2020 wedding was postponed Arnie was very under...
standing and gave me no trouble about moving to a new date.
Our wedding went off without a hitch. Arnie learnt 2 new songs for our ceremony and played them both perfectly. Our cocktail hour was also perfect, he played wonderful songs all our guests enjoyed.
If you are looking for a pianist to play at your special event do not hesitate to hire Arnie, you won’t be disappointed.
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 05/26/2022
It's so great to hear from you Rylie, and thank you for your kind words! I'm really happy...
that the music for your special day was so very memorable. After postponing several times due to the pandemic, you really deserved to have the absolute finest day possible. I loved every minute of performing for you, Richard, and your guests (who by the way really enjoy songs by Elton, Billy and...yes...Sinatra). All the best happiness in your new lives together!
Arrielle S
5.0
5/18/2022
Arnie was absolutely wonderful and lovely and played so beautifully during our ceremony. He was extremely responsive during the wedding planning process when discussing song select...
ions and was so helpful when we were unsure of what to use for our main precessional son for the groom, best man and MOH since it would take up a majority of the precessional. He offered suggestions and even pointed us toward music he recorded so we could take a listen. He also played my song (the bride) for the walk down the aisle beautifully. Working with Arnie was seamless! The best part too for us was that he joined us for some of the cocktail hour and we found out his wedding anniversary was that same day! If you need a skilled, personable and enthusiastic pianist for your wedding look no further!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 05/19/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words Arrielle! I had a wonderful time performing for you...
r big day...and as you mentioned, it was also a special day for me as well...we'll both be celebrating our wedding anniversaries on the same day from this time on. You and George make a beautiful couple. Best of luck and happiness in your new lives together!
Arnie
Erica M
5.0
4/25/2022
I would highly recommend Arnie! He played recently at my cocktail hour and his music was beautiful. He added class and elegance to our event and many of our guests complimented h...
is music! I had to reschedule my event a couple of times and Arnie was always super responsive to emails and so accommodating to our ever changing needs. Arnie was wonderful!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 04/25/2022
Hi Erica,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I was very happy to play the piano for y...
our wedding day. And I was excited that your guests were very receptive to the songs that I was performing. There were some Billy Joel, Elton John & Sinatra fans present!
All the best to you and Adam in your new lives together!
Take care, Arnie
Aimee R
5.0
12/22/2021
You won't be disappointed! My husband and I hired Arnie for our wedding at The Olde Mill Inn, which was held on 12/19/2021. Arnie was able to be flexible when we changed our weddin...
g date from 2022 to 2021. He was excellent with communication about song selections. Overall, he made the whole planning process easy.
For our big day, Arnie played all of the songs we wanted including Phantom of the Opera songs for our ceremony and he played for our cocktail hour as well. Our guests enjoyed his performance so much and have been raving about him since! So much fun and a pleasure to have had Arnie at our wedding. We highly recommend Arnie!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 12/23/2021
Hi Aimee,
What a terrific celebration of love for you and Brad and I'm so happy to have pl...
ayed a small part in it! Thank you so much for your kind words - it is no surprise that the music selections that you guys chose from Phantom are on my "personal favorites list" and really happy to perform them for your big day. And you had some music lovers that made the day so enjoyable for me as well.
All the best to you and Brad for a happy and healthy New Year, and to you both in your new lives together!
Best, Arnie
Jessica O
5.0
12/09/2021
Arnie ROCKS! I found Arnie extremely last minute and it was a miracle he was open on my date. Arnie performed my ceremony music and he was incredible. I requested a specific song I...
wanted played to walk down the aisle to (I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash) and there was a specific piano version I found on YouTube that I wished he would play and he did so perfectly! ... need I remind you this was all very last minute.. as in less than four weeks. He played so beautifully and I am very grateful he helped add a special and unique touch to our wedding day.
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 12/10/2021
Jess,
I really appreciate your kind words...and thank you for inviting me to perform for y...
our wedding day! I truly enjoyed performing your unique songs, and loved them so much, I added them to my repertoire for future weddings...you made some really excellent choices!
All the best to you 2 in your new lives together,
Arnie
Steven P
5.0
12/05/2021
We were thrilled with Arnie as our pianist for our wedding! He played during our ceremony and cock tail hour to perfection. Arnie was great with our directions and song preferences...
which helped make our big day feel extra special. Would recommend to all!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 12/10/2021
Steve,
Thanks so much for your kind words. I really enjoyed performing for your wedding ...
- and I'm so happy you enjoyed the music!
All the best, Arnie
Greg V
5.0
10/13/2021
Arnie did an incredible job for our wedding ceremony. He was very easy to work with and played our requested songs beautifully. I would absolutely recommend hiring Arnie for your w...
edding!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 10/14/2021
Greg,
Thank you so much for those kind words! It was truly a pleasure performing your spe...
cial music for your family and friends on your wedding day!
Best of everything to you both,
Arnie
Kacey T
5.0
9/10/2021
Arnie was amazing!! He did such a great job playing our non-conventional wedding ceremony songs on his keyboard. We also hired him to play for cocktail hour on the piano in our ven...
ue and he was such a big hit! He is extremely talented and added a great, special touch to our day.
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 09/10/2021
Hi Kacey,
What a real pleasure it was to perform your special songs on your wedding day......
it was very memorable for me. I hope you 2 enjoy your new lives together - and thanks so much for your kind words!
All the best, Arnie
Jon S
5.0
8/22/2021
I hired Arnie for my wedding after reading many positive reviews online. I can’t express enough how amazing of a performer Arnie is and how much he made our special night truly unf...
orgettable. On top of being a superb piano player, he also chose the perfect selections, has a wonderful voice, and had any songs available that my wife and I and our families wanted to hear. His pricing is super affordable and worth every penny. He even brought violinist for our ceremony. I would love to hire Arnie again for any occasion I have in the future and I look forward to recommending him for others. He is a consummate professional and a class act. I can’t even tell you how many guests at my wedding complimented him. Highly recommended!!!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 08/23/2021
Jon, I can't thank you enough for your wonderful review. I so enjoyed performing for your ...
family and friends, and really feel honored to have had the opportunity to play a small part on Lauren's and your wedding day. You two are special people, very kind hearted, and I'm so very happy you found each other.
Thanks again, and all the best health, happiness, and luck (we can all use some) to you both in your new lives together.
Best, Arnie Abrams
Rachel H
5.0
7/01/2021
We are so grateful to have found Arnie! I was looking for someone talented to play a specific song on the piano for my walk down the aisle on my wedding day... Arnie delivered that...
and more! He learned the song I requested, and made my wedding ceremony magical with his live music outdoors at our lakeside venue.
Arnie is incredibly responsive, timely, and accommodating. Even when planning during a pandemic, Arnie was easy to reach and wonderful to work with. I am truly so happy that we chose him to perform our ceremony music. It could not have been more perfect! Thank you, Arnie, for giving your time and talents to us for our wedding day!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 07/01/2021
Hi Rachel,
Thank you so much for those kinds words, you were wonderful to work with as we...
ll. I really loved performing for you at that wonderful outdoor lakeside venue, and your song was absolutely beautiful - I enjoyed the song so much, I added it to my repertoire!
All the best happiness in your new lives together!
Arnie
Brandon D
5.0
6/20/2021
Arnie is a wonderful pianist who helped make our wedding day very special! His communication is wonderful, and he made the whole experience very stress free for us. We were able ...
to pick the music we wanted for our ceremony and trusted Arnie with picking the playlist for the cocktail hour and reception based on the genres we picked - what a wonderful decision! Arnie also showed up very early to the venue to ensure all of his equipment was set up and tested. All of our guests commented on how great of a musician Arnie was and we would highly recommend him to any of our friends as a pianist for a wedding or any special event.
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 06/20/2021
Brandon,
Thank you so much for those meaningful and kind words! I really enjoyed performi...
ng for your and Maureen's family and friends - it was a beautiful venue and wonderful day. The gorgeous scenery at the shore was terrific, and I'm so happy you 2 invited me to play a small part of your special day.
All the best happiness to you and Maureen in your new lives together.
Arnie
David Y
5.0
6/11/2021
Arnie absolutely crushed it at our wedding - providing music for our ceremony and cocktail hour. We appreciated him learning 2 song requests as well - highly recommend Arnie to any...
one looking for a talented and professional pianist!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 06/11/2021
David and Nina,
Thank you so much for those kind words!!! It was an absolute pleasure t...
o perform for your ceremony and cocktail hour. Your choice of music was excellent, and I must say, I am going to perform them at other weddings as well...I really loved performing them!
I also met some terrific people that day, and you 2 simply make a wonderful couple.
All the best luck and happiness in your new lives together!
Arnie
Theresa M
5.0
5/09/2021
We booked Arnie to play piano during our cocktail hour and couldn't have made a better choice! It really set the tone for such a wonderful, classy wedding. We selected a bunch of s...
ongs that we wanted Arnie to play during cocktail hour and he delivered! Our guests loved the music, everyone enjoyed it and even stood around the piano and sang while Arnie played. Thank you, Arnie!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 05/09/2021
Thanks so very much for your kind words Theresa! I really enjoyed performing for your fri...
ends and family. It's terrific when you are playing songs that people love and they start singing those tunes - kind of like having a sing along and let me tell you...your guests love to sing Billy Joel, Elton John and the Beatles!
Best of luck and happiness in your new lives together,
Arnie
Alexandra F
5.0
4/21/2021
We hired Arnie to play at our ceremony and cocktail hour. For the ceremony, I wanted an unusual song that was not in his repertoire- this was no problem! I sent it to him about 2 ...
weeks before and it sounded so lovely as I walked down the isle. He also knew exactly when to insert music into the ceremony, such as the unity candle lighting, helping fill the silence. At the cocktail hour, his performance was beautiful. He knew all the right songs to play and took requests from my guests. So many guests were discussing how wonderful he was the next day. highly recommend! Thank you, Arnie, for helping make our day so beautiful with your gift!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 04/21/2021
Alexandra & Michael,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I love adding unique songs li...
ke yours to my repertoire-and yours was really cool and I loved doing it.
Best of luck to you both and keep in touch.
Arnie
Mary B
5.0
11/15/2020
Arnie was originally going to perform at our cocktail hour, but when our plans had to change from a traditional big reception to an intimate dinner due to covid, he rolled right al...
ong with the changes and provided lovely piano music for our entire event. It set a great tone and he was a dream to work with. He has a vast repertoire and plays all the right crowd pleasers. Highly recommend!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 11/16/2020
Mary and Michael, that you so much for those kind words! It was really my pleasure to pe...
rform for you and your guests. You both are terrific and I'm so happy I could play a part on your wedding day celebration!
All the best,
Arnie
Lindsay C
5.0
8/23/2020
There's so much I want to say about how great our experience with Arnie Abrams was! First, I'm a Corona Bride, so when something goes smoothly during the planning and replanning a...
nd replanning process, it is a literal Godsend. And that's what Arnie was for us! We had to reach out to him several times to change our wedding date, the state we were getting married in, the venue we were getting married at, and the time we were getting married. He was SO awesome about it all. SO flexible and understanding. Second, and probably most importantly, his music rocks! We are still getting compliments on his music weeks after our wedding. He is just so lovely to work with!! I can't recommend him enough.
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 08/23/2020
Hi Lindsay,
That you so much for those kind words. I was extremely happy that everything ...
worked out despite the pandemic...the weather was wonderful and all was terrific! Best of luck to the both of you!
Arnie
Katie M
5.0
6/01/2019
As you know, each and every part of a wedding makes it a success and we owe a huge thank you to Arnie for coordinating our music for our wedding day! Arnie himself was unable to p...
rovide the music for us due to prior engagements, but he hand selected musicians from the company who were able to bring our wedding vision to life through the music! We will never forget my walk down the isle to "From This Moment On"! It was everything I Imagined it would be! Thank you for your professionalism and constant communication throughout the planning process! Fairytales do come true and the music played a huge role in setting the tone for the day and help shape the memories we will hold forever in our hearts of our wedding day! Thank you again! Arnie was the musician that played at our engagement party, which is how we first met him. He himself, is an amazing musician. Fully engaged with our guests, knew what music to play, great mixture of instrumentals and lyrics, and most importantly, the volume was on point! We could actually hear ourselves talk! Thank you again for everything, as Arnie was essentially with us from engagement to wedding! Cannot wait to have another event to have him, and his colleagues, back.
Jennifer L
5.0
5/21/2019
We planned a wedding in less than 6 weeks so we were nervous about finding everything we wanted with such short notice. Arnie was very quick with communication and expressed that h...
e was already booked for our wedding date. He recommended Vito, one of his top pianists. We listened to his demos and were eager to book. Vito communicated regularly, played EVERY song we asked (and we were pretty specific!), and our guests were blown away. He arrived early to the ceremony and displayed the utmost in professionalism. I will be recommending him to my many friends who are currently planning their own weddings. He is THE BEST! Thank you a hundred times!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 05/21/2019
It warms my heart to see such a glowing review for one of the top pianists on our staff! ...
Thanks so much for those kind words Jennifer! I am so happy to know that we added a little joy to your big day! All the best!
Jillian T
5.0
4/03/2019
Arnie was amazing to work with! He was responsive, gave great advice and an INCREDIBLE touch to our wedding day. We booked a violinist through him for the ceremony and he played ...
the piano at our cocktail hour. The guests loved it and was such a great touch. Thank you for everything Arnie!!
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 04/03/2019
Thank you for the kind words Jillian! It was a pleasure performing for your wedding day. ...
Our violinist and I loved playing for you and your guests. Thanks so much for inviting us to make the music!
All the best luck and happiness in your new lives together.
Jaclyn A
5.0
11/04/2018
My husband and I booked Arnie for our wedding reception cocktail hour. Arnie filled the cocktail hour with beautiful piano renditions of classic hits. Arnie added to the beautiful...
ambiance of our reception. Arnie is professional, talented, and highly recommended.
Response from Arnie Abrams Entertainment on 11/05/2018
Jaclyn,
Thanks so much for your very kind words...I really enjoyed performing for you and ...
your guests...there were lots of Billy Joel, Bobby Darin, and Sinatra fans to egg me on!
Best of luck and happiness to you and Michael in your new lives together!
Arnie
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