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Live Acoustic Music for Weddings and Events
Austin Charnis is a classical acoustic guitarist who specializes in performing at weddings in the Hudson Valley, Westchester, New York City, Connecticut and New Jersey. He offers affordable, versatile, and simple solutions for couples who want beautiful and meaningful live music on their special day.
Austin's focus is classical and finger-style guitar, and he can play a myriad of songs and tunes for a couple on their special day. Austin has you covered whether you want a traditional or more contemporary vibe. Whatever a couple desires to hear, from popular tracks to classical melodies, this skilled guitarist will put together the perfect playlist for any wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, rehearsal dinner, engagement party, and even your post-wedding brunch! With completely customizable options for styles and song selections, Austin's music is sure to delight.
Austin provides top-quality sound for ceremonies and cocktail hours ranging from small back yard setups to large banquet halls. The notes will be clean, clear, and unforgettable regardless of your setting. Austin provides setups that are 100% self-sufficient and suitable for any ceremony location, even if electricity is unavailable. Professional grade Shure wireless microphones can be provided for the officiant, vows, and special readings. He also offers live and/or recorded music and DJ/MC services for engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, elopements, small to medium dinners, and receptions/micro-weddings. Contact him today to get started planning your seamless wedding soundtrack.
No detail is too small for Austin to focus on. He will work with you carefully from the very start of the process to ensure that your vision is at the forefront. On your wedding day, he will be there early, prepared and dressed for the part. If you hire him to make the sound for your ceremony, he won't bring one microphone; he'll bring three. He will work with the venue staff and planners to test the sound to ensure it's perfect because that's what your wedding should be. Austin's main sound system is a top-of-the-line wireless "Maui 5 Go" PA system, which does not require electricity. He also always has backup speakers, instruments, and additional equipment on hand in case they are needed.
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 included in this section.
Micro-Wedding Entertainment
As micro-weddings become increasingly popular, Austin Charnis Guitar can be your one-stop shop for every musical aspect of your intimate event.
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.
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Instruments
- Guitar
Music Genres
- Bluegrass
- Celtic
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Flamenco
Music Services
- Live Music
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Pricing
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Austin Charnis received overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers for his exceptional musical talent, professionalism, and flexibility in accommodating specific song requests for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. Reviewers highlighted Austin's wide repertoire, high-quality sound system, and clear communication throughout the planning process. Guests were impressed with his ability to create a magical and intimate atmosphere with his acoustic guitar, making each wedding ceremony truly special. Austin's attentive nature, positive attitude, and ability to adapt to last-minute changes were highly appreciated, earning him strong recommendations for adding a personalized and romantic touch to any event.- Top reviews
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Austin was a dream to work with - his kindness and generosity was beyond appreciative during our planning process! Austin was able to take on learning a special request to play during our wedding ceremony. Austin also played during our cocktail hour and was a hit with the guests!! Having Austin play as guests entered the ceremony, for the ceremony and for cocktail hour true gave our wedding an elevated feel and made our special day truly feel magical! thank you again from the bottom of our hearts!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/12/2024
Thank you so much Jackie! Reading this made my day. You were equally amazing to work with and it was so nice to see everything come together as beautifully as it did. Wishing you and Matt all the best!!!
Austin made our wedding, truly. Using him for ceremony & cocktail hour brought such a special touch we would not be able to replicate. His song list is huge and covers a lot of ground, he even mentions he’ll learn a specific song for couples if not on his list! Austin was very kind and easy to work with. We felt very confident and supported going into our wedding. Do not think twice about trusting Austin with your live, beautiful music!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2024
Thank you so much, Kate! It makes me so happy to hear that I had such an impact on your big day. It was such a beautiful ceremony and fun cocktail hour and you were an absolute pleasure to work with. I don’t know if I told you this, but I playe...
d one of my first weddings ever at The Inn at Longshore :). Wishing you and Erik all the best!!
We were so delighted to have Austin play at my son's wedding. He was very professional and a pleasure to speak with as we discussed music selection. In its simplistic form Austin played such beautiful music creating an intimate, warm and wonderful atmosphere for the garden ceremony. Thank you, Austin, for the lovely music. Highly recommend Austin!
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2024
Thanks so much for the review, Judy! It was a pleasure working with you and I'm so glad I was able to match the mood you were looking for. I really enjoyed the challenge of the impromptu addition of "So This Is Love" for the processional :). Wi...
shing everyone all the best!!
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We couldn’t be happier with our decision to book Austin Charnis for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Not only is he an incredibly talented classical guitarist, but he also went above and beyond by learning the specific songs (Country & Classic Rock) that we wanted for our special day. Austin provided everything we needed, including the sound system and microphone for the ceremony. The microphone and speakers sounded crystal clear with ample projection and zero feedback, and he even brought his own power source, allowing us to have our ceremony at a remote location without needing direct power!!! We highly recommend Austin—1000%! Thank you, Austin, for making our day unforgettable!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2024
Thank you so much for the review, Shannon and Chris! From meeting at the Albany Wedding Expo to the surprise REO Speedwagon processional, this was seriously a wedding to remember! You were both so amazing to work with and I look forward to our ...
paths crossing again very soon! Wishing you all the best!!
Austin was so incredibly wonderful to work with. He was attentive and patient, and his music fit in perfectly for our special day! Additionally - especially as my family is full of audiophiles - his microphone quality and PA system overall was top notch. We'd totally recommend him to anyone getting married in the area in the future!
Response from the Vendor on 09/24/2024
Thank you so much for the review, Rebecca! It was a pleasure working with your family from the beginning and amazing to see it all come together. The Largo was such a perfect choice for your walk down the aisle. So glad you were happy with the ...
music and the microphone sound! Wishing you all the best!!
Austin did an amazing job at our wedding! He was so great with planning and communication well in advance of the wedding and he played absolutely beautifully during our ceremony and cocktail hour. Additionally, we had an unexpected massive rainstorm moments before the ceremony and he was the picture of professionalism. We can't say enough with how happy we are with Austin and we truly appreciate all he did for us to make it the perfect day. We would absolutely recommend him to everyone we know. Thanks Austin!
Response from the Vendor on 09/19/2024
Thank you so much, Angie! I’m so glad you were happy with the music :). We didn’t let the rain stop us from having an absolutely beautiful day! It was a pleasure working with you and Hillary and I wish you all the best!
Austin was recommended to us as a preferred musician of The Garrison and we are so glad we went with him! After checking out his site and listening to him play, I was immediately sold. He is an excellent guitar player. His repertoire of songs is so big that he can play to whatever your preference may be. He was friendly and communicative during the planning phase. Importantly, Austin also provided the microphone and sound setup for our ceremony. The sound during our ceremony was perfect, which can really make or break a ceremony. We 100% recommend Austin to play your wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 09/19/2024
Thanks so much, Danny! So glad you were happy with the music and ceremony sound! You and Julie were such a pleasure to work with and it was awesome getting to chat with you both just before you kicked off your reception :). Wishing you all the ...
best!
We had the pleasure to have Austin play at our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. His music added a very nice, warm, and intimate vibe to our wedding. From the start he was very attentive, prompt, professional, flexible, and was on top of every detail and was easy to reach. His music was top quality and professional. He had all the tools and speakers to setup. He also had a broad selection of music that he can play which was amazing!! Our guests loved his music and so are we. I highly recommend him and I'm sure you'll be happy same as we are!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/16/2024
Thank you so much for the review, Rawda! It was a pleasure working with you and I'm so glad I was able to match the vibe you were looking for. You did an amazing job planning and I had a blast dancing with everyone at the end of the night. Glow...
sticks FTW!!
Austin did an incredible job providing music for the ceremony and cocktail hour of our wedding this past June. Not only is he a very talented musician, he offers a large variety of song choices and was willing to learn new music as well. He is very easy to work with, responsive and professional. Highly recommend hiring Austin if you want to set the mood for an event!
Response from the Vendor on 07/17/2024
Thank you for the kind words, Szilvia! It was such a pleasure performing at your very special and beautiful ceremony and cocktail hour! You did an amazing job planning, and I’m so glad you were happy with the music. Wishing you and Connor all t...
he best!
First off we planned our wedding in about two weeks, and when we originally began we hadn’t thought twice about having music until my husbands mother gave us the suggestion. We are super low key people and were unsure if a musician would fit the vibe, but when we found Austin we knew right away he was the perfect addition to our little elopement / micro wedding. He was so kind and flexible and easy to reach. He made us so comfortable. We got to choose our own set of songs and when they would be played, and let me tell you it made the day even more magical. Hearing Moon River while we read our vows to each other absolutely melted my heart and made me cry even harder than I already was! Thank you l, Austin, for being a part of our day. I hope we can work with you again one day!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/30/2024
Thank you so much, Brittany and Brandon! I’m so glad we connected and that I was able to add to your special day! I loved how intimate your ceremony was. Wishing you all the best!!
Austin was incredible right from the start. He is extremely responsive which made for stress free weeks leading up to the event. We had him play our cocktail hour, where we received so many compliments for how well he played, his music selection, etc. We even had guests in he middle of the wedding ask for his contact information so they could potentially use him for other events. I cannot recommend him enough!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/23/2023
Thank you so much, Cassidy! I am so glad you and your guests enjoyed the music. It was such a memorable cocktail hour, and it sounds like we’ll be seeing each other at another event soon! Enjoy married life!
Austin was so easy to work with. I had gotten so many compliments.
He played during my ceremony and cocktail hour which added such a nice touch.
He communicated well. He had a great variety of music. And we booked him on short notice but he was so accommodating. 10/10
Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2023
Thanks so much, Antonia! It was a beautiful ceremony and cocktail hour, and I’m so glad you and your guests enjoyed the music. The reception room looked stunning. Enjoy married life!!
Austin is such a talented musician, and his acoustic guitar added the perfect romantic, personal touch we were looking for for our wedding ceremony! He has a large repertoire of classical and modern songs to choose from, and was so kind and helpful throughout the planning process. He also was very flexible on our wedding day when the weather caused some logistical changes. We highly recommend him to add that special something to your wedding or event!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2023
Thank you so much, Kristy! We did not let the weather stop us from a truly magical ceremony, and I'm so glad to have been a part of it! Enjoy married life!!
Austin was an incredible part of our wedding! We hired him to do the ceremony music and I'm so glad that we did. The guests loved it during the before the ceremony and he was so easy to work with when we had a few special request songs not in his repertoire. We had a vision of having my sibling sing one of our favorite songs as I walked down the aisle and Austin worked with them, learning the song, scheduling some practice time and made it happen seamlessly for what was a really incredible moment. I am so happy that we had him as a part of our wedding and would highly recommend him.
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2023
Thank you so much Leah! This was a uniquely special experience for me as well. I'm so glad I was able to help turn your beautiful vision into a reality. Accompanying your brother on I'm With You was an amazing moment that I will never forget. I...
've already gotten another request to play Lover too :). Wishing you both all the best! Enjoy married life!!
Austin was incredible to work with! We cannot recommend him enough! He played music during our ceremony and cocktail hour which made that time so beautiful and created such an ambiance. He even learned a song by Kenny Chesney for us which I walked down the aisle to with my dad. It was so special to us and truly made our day. He is very talented and so passionate about what he does!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2023
Thank you so much, Molly! This was such a perfect example of why I play at wedding ceremonies! I’m so glad I was able to help make your day even more special! Wishing you both all the best!!
Austin played for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and sounded fantastic! Very responsive and easy to communicate with, and even learned a song for the bride's entrance that wasn't already on his list. No stress at all re: getting him set up, and he hit all the cues for the ceremony perfectly despite not attending the rehearsal. Would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking a live guitarist.
Response from the Vendor on 09/16/2023
Thanks Jose! It was such a pleasure performing for your ceremony and cocktail hour and I'm so glad I was able to contribute to your special day. It's not every day that I get to play a Danny Elfman song for the bride, but it really did work! En...
joy married life!!
Austin was incredible! We hired him to play for our ceremony and cocktail hr portion of our wedding. Not only was he professional and helpful through the planning process, but it's clear he's an expert musician and in what he does -- he truly created the most perfect and magical experience for our outdoor ceremony and barn cocktail hour. He did not miss a beat, was able to smoothly transition between songs when we had to switch gears and everyone who attended our wedding were so impressed. Looking for a special and cool way to highlight your wedding ceremony?! Look no further!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/11/2023
Thank you so much, Cate! It was such a beautiful ceremony and cocktail hour and I’m so glad I got to be a part of both. Enjoy married life!
I'm so happy to have worked with Austin for our wedding ceremony! He learned two new songs, that meant a lot of my partner and I, which speaks to his flexibility and affable demeanor. Austin's music elevated our wedding ceremony to a more romantic and personable experience, and set the tone for the rest of the day. We received many compliments on his guitar playing from our guests and the music brought a lot of joy to our day.
Definitely don't hesitate about hiring Austin! He is the sweetest guy, very easy to collaborate with, allows a lot of freedom on music choice/vibe and works really hard to make the day as special as can be!
Response from the Vendor on 09/05/2023
Thank you so much, Deb! I am so happy to hear that I helped make your day even more special. It was a pleasure working with you and I'm glad I got to contribute such meaningful music to your ceremony. Wishing you both all the best in the next c...
hapter of your journey together :)
Austin provided the music for our wedding ceremony. He is a great guitarist, as you can clearly tell from his videos, and was incredibly easy to work with. His website with samples was really helpful and his repertoire encompasses a wonderfully broad range of music in different genres. We had some specific requests for the ceremony songs, but gave very general guidance for the prelude/postlude to the ceremony. He worked with us at both levels of specificity - a few short conversations, along with a simple form for music requests, was all that it took to prepare a great performance.
Though I wasn't able to listen to most of the performance (as I was preparing for my entrance with my spouse-to-be), what I heard was beautiful, and we received compliments about the music from our guests. We would definitely recommend Austin for anyone looking to have a talented guitarist play at their wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 08/23/2023
Thanks so much, Cassandra. I'm so glad you found the process to be easy and that you and your guests were happy with the music. Congratulations!
We had the best experience working with Austin. He is so talented, professional, responsive, and really tied our whole event together. Our guests loved not only his music, but how personable he is. We couldn't have asked for a better experience from initial phone call to event. Thank you, Austin!
Response from the Vendor on 07/29/2023
Thanks so much, Carly! It was such a pleasure performing at your intimate ceremony and conversing with your wonderful guests! Wishing you and Sean all the best!
I found Austin online while searching for the perfect music for our wedding day. I loved his work and after speaking to him I knew he would provide us exactly what we were looking for. Austin is really personable and super talented, you will not be disappointed. Our guests enjoyed the music. We highly recommend Austin Charnis Guitar!
Response from the Vendor on 07/06/2023
Thank you so much Anne Marie! I'm so glad we were able to connect. It was a spectacular Hudson Valley day and I was honored to be a part of it. Wishing you all the best!
We had a wonderful experience working with Austin. He is an amazingly talented guitarist who helped make our wedding day everything we envisioned and so much more!
We were planning a small intimate wedding and were looking for a guitarist for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. We were very fortunate to find Austin. His reviews were exceptional, so we decided to listen to some of his music samples. We were impressed with his music and set up a meeting with him. He was very personable, provided valuable input and was very flexible with our requests. He played the perfect assortment of music throughout the day, including a song that he learned especially for us and requests from the group. He had a great sense for the vibe in the room and changed things up throughout the night. Everyone had so much fun!
We are so happy that we chose Austin to be part of our special day. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a musician! We hope to work with him again in the future!
Response from the Vendor on 07/06/2023
Thank you so much, Natalie! It was such a special day and I'm so glad you and your guests were happy with the music. I had a lot of fun learning and performing "At Last" and "Glasgow Love Theme", both of which are now on my song list. The impr...
omptu karaoke session in the wine cellar was a moment I will certainly never forget! Wishing you all the best, and hoping to take you up on working together again very soon :)
Such beautiful music for my ceremony! Loved it!!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/28/2023
So glad you were happy with the music! Enjoy married life!
Austin was so easy to work with for our wedding ceremony. He even learned/played new songs at our request. We highly recommend him!
Response from the Vendor on 05/16/2023
Thank you Kate! It was a pleasure playing at your ceremony. Yellow by Coldplay was the perfect processional and I’m so glad I got to perform such a meaningful song for your special day. Wishing you all the best!
There are not enough stars in the galaxy to rate Austin! His professionalism, dedication and skill will make your special day or event come alive! I cannot put into words how his playing and presence at my wedding was a complete game changer. Look no further for somebody to be attentive to you, your guests and the event. He communicated with us from day one and helped us orchestrate and pick the absolute best songs, best play list and when to play them. His knowledge of music is unparalleled to none! Whether it was songs you've heard before, or beautiful renditions of already written songs, Austin's skill are incomparable. Look no further for somebody to fill even the biggest shoes of your special event, this guy is the real deal and as good as they get. I am forever grateful for having him there for my special day, as I'm sure you will feel the same for yours! Thank you again Austin Charnis Guitar for kicking some serious ass and for making people cry......in the best way possible of course! It wouldn't have been the same without you!
Response from the Vendor on 03/19/2023
Why thank you, sir! It was extra special playing your ceremony and I’m so glad you and Kim were happy with the music ❤️
Also grateful I got to add 2 amazing professional songs to my list from this. Your review made me laugh a lot too! Enjoy mar...
ried life!!
Austin was incredible to work with for our wedding ceremony! We had many acoustic options to choose from, varying in genre and tempo, that allowed us to customize the mood and set the tone perfectly for our wedding. Austin was prompt with his responses and very professional. It was so special to have him as part of our day!
Response from the Vendor on 03/04/2023
Thanks so much Kathryn! Your wedding was beautiful and I was honored to be a part of it. Playing the ceremony on your dad's guitar made it even more special. Enjoy married life!!
We hired Austin last minute and we don't regret it for a second! My husband and I went back and forth about wanting live music during our wedding, so we settled for cocktail hour, just TWO weeks before our wedding. Austin was awesome! So professional and a great guitar player! If you are looking for a guitar player look no further!!!
Response from the Vendor on 02/25/2023
Thanks so much Lindsay! I am so glad you decided to have me perform at your cocktail hour :). Such an awesome venue too. Enjoy married life!!
Austin did a wonderful job performing at our wedding ceremony. His performance made for a great ambiance and we received numerous compliments from guests who attended. We highly recommend his services to others!
Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2022
Thank you so much Alyssa! I’m so glad you and your guests enjoyed the music. It was a beautiful ceremony and what an incredible church! Enjoy married life :)
Austin is the real deal. Incredible, gorgeous music and even learned a few new songs just for us. Really collaborative and professional...would recommend to everyone!
Response from the Vendor on 10/18/2022
Thank you Gary! It was a pleasure playing your ceremony and cocktail hour, and I am so glad I now know how to rock Metallica on classical guitar. Wishing you all the best!
We hired Austin for our wedding ceremony at the Abbey Inn & Spa, he did an excellent job with the music and we received many compliments from our guests. He was professional, easy to work with, and very talented! He has a wide selection of songs to choose from. We definitely recommend him for any of your music needs! Thanks again Austin!
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2022
Thank you so much Diana! Your ceremony was ABSOLUTELY stunning!!!! SO glad I got to be a part of it, and that you and your guests liked the music :)
Austin played for our wedding ceremony and we would highly recommend him for any event! He was great to work with and had a great variety of songs to pick from. Many of our guests complimented how beautiful the music was.
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2022
Thank you so much Allison! I'm so glad you and your guests enjoyed the music. Your ceremony in the rose garden was absolutely stunning, and it was my honor to be a part of it. Wishing you all the best!
Austin did the ceremony music for our wedding this past June and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice! He was easy to work with, friendly, and a really, really talented musician. And we received SO many compliments from our guests on how much they enjoyed the music he played!
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2022
Thank you so much Sarah! It was amazing to perform at your wedding ceremony with the beautiful ocean as the backdrop. Wishing you all the best!!
We are so happy we decided to book Austin. He was so easy to communicate with and was so flexible about all of our music choices - he has a long list of songs in his repertoire, but was even kind enough to learn a brand new song that we specially requested because it was meaningful to us. And of course, he sounded beautiful on the day of. If you want a special and unique addition to your wedding day music, I would definitely go with Austin.
Response from the Vendor on 07/01/2022
Thank you Hannah and Frank! Your ceremony was beautiful and cocktail hour was a lot of fun. It was a pleasure working with you and putting together this eclectic playlist.,Wishing you all the best! Congratulations again!!
Austin performed at our intimate ceremony on May 1, 2022. He was great! He's professional in every sense of the word. He played a perfect set list, based on the few suggestions we made. He was on time and adjusted to our request that we start late when our witness was delayed. We cannot recommend him highly enough, he's amazing.
Response from the Vendor on 05/31/2022
Thanks so much Rafal! It was a pleasure working with you and performing for your micro-ceremony. First Day of My Life is now one of my favorite songs to play :)
Wishing you all the best!!
020222- Met Austin online and what you see is what you get. Great communication from start to finish. As a fellow musician, I was able to communicate in a familiar language, but even if I had not been, Austin was clear on our music choices and came in prepared to keep the evening warm with beautifully covered songs, improvised like a true professional. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the music which complimented the space and enhanced our special evening. I would highly recommend Austin Charnis for intimate weddings and similar occasions!
Alan & Katharyn
Response from the Vendor on 03/28/2022
Thank you so much Alan and Katharyn! It was an absolute pleasure to perform at your beautiful ceremony and reception. Wishing you all the best!
Austin is an absolute gem of a find! He came recommended by another young musician who told us "I know someone who will make your day magic" and Austin delivered! Every communication we had felt like speaking to a friend, someone you would trust with these precious moments. He was so flexible (we kept changing our song choices) and when we finally settled, he played them SO beautifully! He added heart to our ceremony and soul to our cocktail hour. I could not be happier with Austin, and am hoping to find an excuse to have another party so that I can hire him again :)
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2021
Thank you so much Brigitte! It makes me so happy to hear that I helped make your day magical, which it most certainly was! Wishing you all the best and looking forward to the next event we do together!!
Austin performed acoustic guitar and provided the sound for our outdoor wedding ceremony and cocktail hour this past fall and his performance helped to create exactly the atmosphere that my husband and I were looking for! From the very start, Austin was quick to respond and provided us with clear options for the music choices we were looking for. Even when we had to postpone our wedding due to COVID-19, Austin was accommodating and supportive. I highly recommend Austin to anyone looking for beautiful music to set the mood for any event!
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021
Thank you so much Heather! I am so glad you were happy with the music and microphones! It was an absolute pleasure working with you and Dan and I wish you both all the best. Enjoy married life!!
Austin is amazing! He was the best decision we could have made. Not only is he incredibly talented, but he personalizes the experience, is easy to work with and went above and beyond to be helpful at every turn. I was having trouble picking sounds and the guidance and help he provided was just what we needed. He even learned a song for us last minute to which I am eternally grateful. Would book again and again!
-Danielle
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2021
Thank you so much Danielle! It was most certainly my pleasure playing your ceremony and I'm so glad you were happy with the music! Congratulations again and again, and enjoy married life!!
Thank you for bringing out cocktail our to the next level of elegance and class. Our guests loved the added touch of the live music, perfect mix and blend of songs. Austin was SUPER easy to work with and communicate with. Thanks for making our special day the best it could have been!
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2021
Thank you Tyler! Fortune Valley was amazing and it was seriously a pleasure to play for you and your guests. All the best!
Austin went above and beyond for us learning one of our favorite songs (Concerning Hobbits) for our wedding ceremony. We could not be more thankful for Austin's professionalism, kindness, and extreme talent. He added that special touch to our day and was such a pleasure to work with. Austin is amazing. Book him!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2021
Thanks so much Megan and Nigel! It was truly a pleasure working with you and I'm so glad I was able to make your day special with Concerning Hobbits :)
Enjoy married life!
Amazing Job Austin totally got the vibe I was going for and totally delivered it.. thanks AUstin
Response from the Vendor on 08/20/2021
Thanks Lisa! So glad you were happy with the music!
Austin was great. He was very easy to work with through the pandemic and was very flexible when we had to move our wedding date. He also was able to learn and play a special song for our ceremony with only a few weeks notice. He was self sufficient with his gear and it was a seamless experience. Would highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 08/03/2021
Thank you so much Zach! Your ceremony was truly beautiful. I'm glad you had that special request because I thought it worked out great and I now know a new song :)
Enjoy married life!
Very professional, prompt, excellent musician
Response from the Vendor on 08/03/2021
Thanks so much Barbara! It was a pleasure being a part of your beautiful event and I can't wait to come back to the winery as a guest this time :)
Austin was a wonderful part of our wedding who I would recommend to anyone looking for a classical guitarist. As a fellow musician, I wanted to book Austin early on after hearing his demos that showcased his skill and versatility. He always responded quickly and was flexible in the planning leading up to the wedding. He also went above and beyond to perfect a special song arrangement request that made our ceremony even more meaningful. He was punctual the day of the wedding and helped keep our schedule moving. Many of our guests remarked afterward how much they enjoyed his music. We would happily book him again for a future event!
Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2021
Thank you so much for the kind words Mitch! It was an honor playing at your wedding and it was extra special being able to perform your beautiful arrangement. Enjoy married life!!
Austin was the absolute best choice that we made for music for our wedding. We needed to quickly put together a micro-wedding when COVID hit, and Austin was willing and able to accommodate our every need. He was so patient when I took forever to respond amidst the chaos of the pandemic, he was willing to work with us on anything we needed, and he always responded to my emails/texts so quickly. I also come from a family of musicians, so I knew they had to be impressed with our wedding music. The first thing one of my musician aunts said in our group text when our wedding Zoom started was "the guitarist is great!". Austin will be sure to impress even the toughest of critics. Hire him for your wedding!!!
I highly recommend hiring Austin to play at your wedding. He is extremely talented, hardworking and super responsive.
From the first call with Austin I knew he was exactly what we were looking for. Our guests complemented him and he’s just an all around great guy. I’m looking forward to seeing all the great things he does in the future as well.
Don’t even think it through just go ahead and book Austin! I promise you he will deliver.
Response from the Vendor on 12/18/2020
Thank you so much Christine! It was truly a pleasure working with you. Despite the times, you really pulled off an absolutely beautiful wedding and I'm not just saying that! I have no doubt that this was the high point of the fall for all of yo...
ur guests (I know it was for me!).
We hired Austin to perform at our intimate wedding on the Lyndhurst Estate earlier this month. In addition to being an extraordinary guitarist with a fantastic repertoire, Austin was such a pleasure to work with and a delightful person. From beginning to end, he was extremely responsive and accomodating (even when we changed up the music selections just a few days before!) He played beautifully throughout the evening and made each moment special for us. We highly recommend Austin for any event!
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2020
Thank you so much Alyson! I am so glad to have helped make your beautiful wedding special! Wishing you and Garrett all the best!
Austin was a great vendor to work with from beginning to end. He is very responsive throughout the whole process and has a great list of songs to choose from. During the event, his ceremony and reception music was perfect for our venue and it really helped to make our wedding day very special. I am very grateful for the level of care and professionalism Austin showed, thank you so much Austin!
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2020
Thank you so much Courtney! It was a pleasure working with you and an honor to play such a beautiful wedding at the legendary Stone Barns :) Wishing you and Joseph all the best!
Austin Charnis was one of the best wedding choices we could have possibly made for our wedding. He was very professional, punctual, and beyond talented. He even went the extra mile to learn new songs for both my husband and I to walk down the aisle to. I would recommend Austin amillion times over!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2020
Thank you Becca!!! Truly one of the most memorably ceremonies I have ever played at!
Austin was incredibly flexible and accommodating in helping us have a fantastic (rather) last minute COVID wedding. My wife and I were trying to limit the number of people at the wedding because of covid concerns so a band was out of the question. Austin really set the mood, playing before and during the ceremony, cocktail hour and during dinner. His acoustic melodies were really fantastic.
Thanks so much Austin!
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2020
Thanks so much George and Dana! It was an absolute pleasure working with you, and your wedding was beautiful from start to finish :)
Austin was a pleasure to work with! He was very responsive and easily accommodated my special requests on short notice! Even with a pandemic and a power outage during our wedding weekend, he called me to ensure everything would be okay! As the bride, I had many things going on the day of the wedding and I knew I didn't have to worry about him! He was there on time and his music was absolutely beautiful! HIGHLY recommend to anyone who wants an elegant touch of live guitar for there wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 09/02/2020
Thank you so much for the kind words, Maleda. I'm so glad I was able to help make your day even more special. All the best to you and Hugo, and enjoy married life!!
Austin was incredible when my wedding was cancelled due to covid 19 I was crushed. We re in fact having our big wedding next year but Austin played beautiful music for my mirco ceremony this summer! Brides if you want something small and intimate please hire Austin for your music he really was a class act!
Response from the Vendor on 08/09/2020
Thank you so much Lexi! It was a pleasure working with you and I’m so glad I was able to be a part of your small but beautiful ceremony!
Music is such an important part of our lives and hiring Austin to play for the ceremony and cocktail hour was the perfect decision! He is a talented musician, but also so easy to work with. He is very accommodating - learned Sea of Love for the processional!
Our only regret is not being able to hear more of his playing as we were so busy with guests!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2019
Thank you so much Elyse, that means a lot coming from a music teacher!! Such a lovely ceremony and cocktail hour, and you were so easy and great to work with. Mazel Tov!!
Besides being musically talented, Austin brings an air of professionalism and kindness to his business. Months prior to our wedding Austin was meticulous in helping us choose the perfect music for our cocktail hour and wedding ceremony. It was overwhelming for us to decide on the music choices, but Austin worked with us (and had an extensive list which helped tremendously) to make our day feel truly special. On the day of the wedding we received throngs of compliments on how beautiful the classical guitar arrangement was, and the passion that resonated from Austin’s skill. With Austin you don’t just get a very talented musician, you get a very sweet and kind person who is intent on giving your wedding the much needed attention it deserves.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
Thank you so much, Kya and Evan! You are such an awesome couple and it was a gorgeous ceremony and cocktail hour, and such a cool venue! Congratulations!!
Austin's music was a beautiful part of our ceremony and cocktail hour, we only wish we could have listened more! He can play any style or song he chooses to and offered excellent suggestions to make it personal. He was very professional taking care of the details with the venue. I would recommend Austin and his talent for any type of ceremony!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words, Andy! It was a pleasure to play for you and your super friendly and fun guests, and it was a beautiful ceremony and cocktail hour. Congratulations!!
Austin was amazing! Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without him there. He made our ceremony and cocktail hour that much more special by personalizing every song for us. He even went out of his way to learn the theme song to Game of Thrones so my wife could make her medieval stride down the aisle! Austin worked with us at every step to make sure everything was the way we wanted. He was very generous to go above and beyond, and I highly recommend his services!
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2019
Thank you so much Mike and Britt! I gotta be honest I was a bit worried about playing the GOT theme but it worked out so well! One of the most special ceremonies I have ever been a part of, and I am not just saying that! You guys rock!
Austin was awesome -- I'm so glad we found him to make our backyard wedding that much more special. He was super accommodating. open, and friendly...also obviously very talented! He learned a new Jason Mraz arrangement for our processional at our request. He also went above and beyond to learn and rehearse a song that my sister-in-law sang for the bridal processional. It was a pleasure working with Austin and we would absolutely recommend working with him!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words, Olivia. You and your family were so great and fun to work with! Your planners and DJ were super helpful too. Who needs another venue with a backyard like that? Absolutely stunning ceremony and cocktail hour...
. Enjoy married life!!
I am over the moon with how amazing Austin was for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! It was exactly the vibe we were looking for!! He is a true artist and so grateful he was apart of our special day! Highly recommend!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words, Elise! It was a pleasure working with you and what an incredible wedding that was! Enjoy married life!!
Where do I begin!!? Austin was outstanding!! Not only is he an amazing guitarist, but he learned multiple new songs for us at our request. An upmost professional, Austin showed up early with all his gear got set up and even helped set everything up for our officiant. He’s also easy on the eyes. ; )
We highly recommend him!
Response from the Vendor on 09/12/2019
Thank you Luka and Becca! It's not often that I get to witness 2 of my best friends get married to each other, and you sure did make a beautiful bride and groom! It was my absolute pleasure, and you had the perfect day (I knew you would). Thank...
s for all the kind words, and enjoy married life!!!!!
Austin was so great to work with! He has an excellent song list to choose from and helped us build a wonderful ceremony playlist . Our guests were very impressed with his playing! It set the perfect mood for our ceremony and helped make it a truly beautiful day. Can't recommend Austin enough!
Response from the Vendor on 09/09/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words Daniel and Sarah! You were so great to work with and your ceremony was beautiful and quite hilarious thanks to the ring-bearer (AKA my biggest new fan). Enjoy married life!!
Our experience with Austin exceeded our expectations! Austin added a special touch to our outdoor wedding in May. He was flexible, organized, kind and extremely talented. Austin was always quick to answer any questions and always made me feel confident in music selections. We wish we had more time with him! Our guests raved about the beautiful music Austin played for us in both our ceremony and cocktail hour. Thank you for helping make our day so beautiful! We highly recommend Austin and look forward to hearing him play soon.
Response from the Vendor on 07/22/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words, Meghan. So glad you and your guests were happy with the music! You were an absolute pleasure to work with and it was such a beautiful wedding. Enjoy married life!!
Austin's guitar playing was exactly what we were looking for to accompany our lakeside wedding ceremony. His repertoire fit our tastes perfectly and he was willing to learn any song we requested. He came fully equipped with a great sound system and wireless microphones for our officiant(s). Throughout the whole process, Austin was extremely professional and helpful. We knew after our initial phone call that he had our best interests in mind and he was going to handle the ceremony music with ease. If you're looking for guitar accompaniment, look no further than Austin Charnis.
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2019
Thank you so much Ian and Amy! I’m so glad you were happy with everything. The lake was one of the most gorgeous backdrops I have ever experienced, and it was just such a smooth and beautiful ceremony all around. It was an absolute pleasure t...
o work with you both. Enjoy married life!!
Austin was the best! He played or ceremony and our cocktail hour and I can't imagine it being any better. Exceeded our expectations, even though we knew he was going to be great. Could not recommend him enough.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2018
Thank you Ben! That means a lot coming from you ;)
Glad you were happy!
Austin was wonderful to work with! I had an odd song request for my ceremony and after I found an arrangement I loved, he was able to get the music and learn the piece in time for the wedding. It was perfect. Also, who doesn’t love live music? Everyone talked about how amazing it was to listen to his beautiful talent. People told me afterwards that they could of sat and listened to him play all night. We’re so happy we hired Austin! And for a bonus, he’s an overall great guy : )
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2018
Thank you so much Catie!! I thought the fingerstyle arrangement of "She's So High" was absolutely perfect for the processional, and playing the actual song for the recessional was an awesome idea and worked great! (Thanks to your mom). I can ...
also say that was the first time I was accompanied by donkeys and llamas but hopefully not the last! It was great working with you, and congratulations again!!
Austin is a talented musician and he worked with us to create a unique and very special processional for our wedding ceremony. I wanted my 12- and 10-year-old niece and nephew to accompany Austin on upright bass and cello for one song during the processional. Austin was willing and excited to practice with them at their home in Westchester several times leading up to the ceremony. The result was absolutely amazing!! I cannot thank Austin enough for helping my vision come to life, and for being a such an important part of our ceremony.
Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2018
Thank you Rachel! It was an awesome and gratifying experience working with your niece and nephew, and I agree the end result was incredible! Also can't believe we had an outdoor wedding in December, and having the opportunity to perform with th...
e Statue of Liberty right behind us certainly was a first for me! Congratulations again!
We booked Austin to play guitar while our guests were arriving for our ceremony and for our wedding ceremony. I loved his music and so did our guests! We were so happy he had such a great list of contemporary songs to choose from. It was very easy to work with Austin (especially because we don't live in the Hudson Valley area) we did a lot of our planning over email, which was best for us. Thanks Austin, you're a talented musician!
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2018
Thanks so much Lisa! I'm so glad that you and your guests were happy with the music and selection, and that I helped ease the planning process :)
We hired Austin to play the ceremony music for our barn wedding this past September and we were so beyond thrilled. He was FANTASTIC, so flexible, and his music was beautiful. I changed my mind maybe three or four times on the processional songs and he was so accommodating--giving me additional recommendations for songs that would go together and placement. I decided late in the game that I wanted to hear Waste by Phish and Austin found the music and learned the progression in basically a week. It sounded so lovely, I cried while waiting to walk down the aisle. If you're on the fence, don't be.
Response from the Vendor on 10/18/2018
Thank you Rachel!! It was such a beautiful ceremony and a pleasure to work with you both. I loved your song selections and was happy to learn "Waste" which worked perfectly for the processional!
Austin was amazing to work with, he is professional and very talented! He has a great list of songs to choose from and was a great compliment to our cocktail hour. I would highly recommend him for any event.
Response from the Vendor on 10/18/2018
Thank you Jessica! I had a great time playing at your sister's cocktail hour. It was a beautiful day and a beautiful venue :)
Thank you Austin for making our ceremony and cocktail hour feel so romantic with your music. It added a special touch to our wedding, and you are so talented! We kept receiving amazing kudos to your touch and selection of music. We are forever grateful!!! Thank you for making our day so unique and special!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2018
Thank you Sharon!! I'm so happy you were pleased with everything. It was a perfect day and an unbelievably gorgeous ceremony! Congratulations to you and Matthew!
We've hired Austin twice for a corporate function and he has always performed above expectations! He is great to work with - very easy going and flexible. He has good variation of songs to choose from. Would definitely rebook Austin!
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2018
Thanks so much Adriana! Both events were spectacular and it was great working with you :)
We got married in May at West Hills Country Club. Austin was fantastic! He played our ceremony and cocktail hour. We had some special requests for our ceremony - my Husband and I are big Zac Brown fans and we asked him to play an acoustic version of "Free" for the bridal party to walk down the aisle and he learned it and played it perfectly. He added a magical touch to our ceremony and was also a pleasure to work with. We couldn't be happier!
Response from the Vendor on 07/15/2018
Thanks so much Chelsea! It was an amazing day and your song choices were perfect :) Congratulations!!!
We got married in June 2018 in Yonkers. Austin played guitar during the ceremony...
First, he was a pleasure to do business with. The process was easy, and he was not pushy at all. Second, he arrived on time and immediately got to work.
We had about 150 guests and they all loved him. We had an outdoor wedding situated not too far from a local street. His music made all the difference.
There was a makeup issue that caused the wedding to start late, but help really helped us out. I highly recommend Austin. He won't disappoint.
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2018
Thanks so much Michael! It was a pleasure working with you and I'm so glad your guests enjoyed the music. I loved the venue! Congratulations!!
I highly recommend booking Austin for your event!!
My husband and I were honored to have Austin play at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Before the wedding he took time to review song choices for the ceremony with us and ensure that we were happy with the overall flow of the music. At our request he played a combination of contemporary music and classical Brazilian guitar. The ceremony music was absolutely wonderful, it was romantic (Band of Horses and Chet Atkins) and gave it a very personal feeling. For the cocktail hour he played a lively combination of Brazilian and contemporary stylings that kept the mood light. Multiple guests approached us afterwards to compliment his playing and the atmosphere it added to the venue.
His repertoire is truly impressive and having also taken guitar lessons from Austin I have seen him play everything from traditional wedding music and classical to rock and folk / finger picking. He is a consummate professional and he made our day that much more special!
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2018
I've been waiting a long time to play at your wedding, Jess! My expectations were high and still they were exceeded! So glad you and your guests enjoyed the music :)
I was honored to be a part of your wedding and I wish you and Ben the very...
best!
When planning our wedding we knew we wanted to create a very intimate feel even though we had 200 plus guests that would be attending....that is where Austin came in. We booked him to play guitar during our ceremony and cocktail hour and it was that special touch that we felt would be missing if we didn't have him. He was extremely responsive and so pleasant to deal with leading up to our wedding day. He had an amazing list of songs to choose from and told us he would even learn some new ones if we had any special requests. Although my husband and I didn't fully get to experience him during cocktail hour our guests kept coming up and telling us how talented he was. Thank you so much Austin, you made our wedding day so special!
Response from the Vendor on 11/06/2017
Thank you so much! It was an amazing day :)
My husband and I got married on September 30 at Mohonk Mountain, and Austin played the guitar during our ceremony and cocktail hour - and we have to say, he was amazing! He was a pleasure to work with, responded very quickly to all of our emails, and best of all of our guests commented on how great he played. We picked all of the songs we wanted him to play, and then we told him to just fill in with whatever songs he'd like. And he did a great job doing so ! We are so happy we chose Austin to play at our wedding and we recommend him to everyone. He did such a wonderful job that I'd actually like to get my husband guitar lessons from him. He made our wedding day that much more special. Thank you Austin!
Response from the Vendor on 11/06/2017
Thank you so much!! You were also a pleasure to work with and it was a beautiful event :)
Austin Charnis played the music for our wedding ceremony this past weekend, and he was fantastic! He is a very talented musician, but more important than that, he was just a pleasure to work with. He is true professional and made the whole process easy for me and my husband by communicating directly with the venue and the staff. And then of course, the music was perfect. For our recessional song, we specifically asked Austin to learn a song that wasn't on his song list ("Mess is mine" - Vance Joy). That song was awesome!
I would recommend anyone hire Austin to perform the ceremony music at their wedding! 5 stars.
Response from the Vendor on 11/06/2017
Thank you so much! Loved working with you two also :)
Austin was fantastic and did an amazing job performing music for our ceremony and cocktail hour. He's talented, professional and a super nice guy. We needed a musician last minute and Austin was able to accommodate us on short notice and gave great recommendations on song selection. We couldn't be happier with our experience!
Response from the Vendor on 08/22/2017
Thank you so much! So glad everything worked out so well. Beautiful wedding!! The Vineyard was absolutely stunning and I think we were all relieved that the weather held up. Congratulations again :)
Austin was such a pleasure to work with. Our wedding guests really enjoyed him during our cocktail hour, and his music added so much to our ambience. He is so very talented, professional, and flexible. Despite inclement weather at our outdoor cocktail hour and some changes to our wedding schedule, Austin never "missed a beat". Our guests raved about him. Can't wait to book him against a future event!
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2017
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a beautiful event despite the crazy weather and super memorable at that!
Austin was amazing to work with! He has such a great song selection (both modern and classics), and choosing was fun for us. We used him for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and I would recommend him to anyone. There were zero glitches. He made it very easy on us! So professional, nice, and talented.
Response from the Vendor on 05/01/2017
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was an amazing day :)
Austin played both our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour for our backyard wedding. Guests loved the live music and it made everything classier. Austin is an exceptionally talented guitarist and was a pleasure to work with. He played a beautiful mix and I could not be more pleased with the final product. Austin even accommodated my request to walk down the aisle to hear comes the sun by the Beatles as a surprise to my husband. I highly recommend Austin to anyone in search for wedding ceremony music. The whole event went flawlessly!
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2016
Thanks so much! It was an amazing day :)
Austin was amazing to work with from the start. We weren't set on any particular songs and he was able to give us a long list of great suggestions. He was able to take care of his set up in a timely manner the day of the wedding. His arrangement of the songs we chose was nothing short of amazing. Many of our guests commented on how intimate the ceremony felt because of the classical guitar. Everything went flawlessly and we couldn't have asked for better music for our day!
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2016
Thanks so much! What a beautiful ceremony!