About this vendor
Every event deserves a soundtrack that feels personal, elevated, and unforgettable.
I’m Austin Charnis, a classical, Spanish & contemporary guitarist who curates warm, sophisticated music experiences for weddings across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Your wedding day deserves nothing less than perfection. A musician who arrives unprepared, plays cliché music, or fumbles with equipment can turn a romantic moment into a stressful one. I’ve seen it happen — microphones cutting out during vows, sound that’s far too loud, or a performer who makes themselves the center of attention.
My approach is different. With over 15 years of experience and 500 five-star reviews across all the leading platforms, I bring proven professionalism and consistency. I ensure every detail is flawless — so you can simply be present for the most meaningful moments of your life.
Every couple’s love story is unique — and your music should be too. Some of my clients want timeless classical pieces for their ceremony; others prefer Spanish or Latin guitar to set a warm, romantic tone. Many request elegant renditions of pop, classic rock, or Disney favorites that hold personal meaning. My specialty lies in crafting custom soundscapes across all genres — from Bach to the Beatles, from Bossa Nova to Bruno Mars.
Details
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
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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Austin was hands-down the best vendor to work with from start to finish. He was incredibly professional, responsive, and organized, which gave us so much peace of mind throughout t...
he planning process. He took the time to meet with us whenever we needed and offered thoughtful guidance and suggestions for our song selections, which made everything feel personal and would reassure any nervous wedding planning anxieties.
He played for both our ceremony and cocktail hour, and everything went off flawlessly. He got everything ready to go without needing or asking anything of us. We used his microphones and amplifiers, and the sound quality was outstanding. His presence and performance truly elevated the entire atmosphere. I’d hire him ten times over. He’s that special wow factor that helped make our wedding feel truly magical
Austin was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. When we were interviewing ceremony musicians we knew we wanted someone who understood our vibe. Austin was t...
hat person. From the moment our ceremony began, his classical guitar created the most beautiful, romantic atmosphere. The music was elegant, heartfelt, perfectly timed and never overpowering.
He is truly a gem of a person with incredible talent. Beyond his talent, Austin was always professional and incredibly easy to work with period he was responsive, organized, and clearly cared about making our day special. You can tell he truly loves what he does and it shows in every note he plays.
If you're looking for a musician who will elevate your wedding with timeless, beautiful music and a calming presence, Austin is it. We are beyond happy with his work at our wedding and recommend him to anyone interested in hiring a professional guitarist.
Thanks again, Austin!
Austin was such an incredible addition to our wedding by providing beautiful ceremony music! Austin took the time to work with us to learn our style, tastes, and overall vibe for t...
he wedding, and even learned two songs that were of emotional significance to us. We are so lucky to have had Austin be a part of our special day!
We were lucky to have Austin perform at our ceremony and cocktail hour. He was organized, helped us pick out the music for our ceremony, and his timing was perfect. We were very ne...
rvous heading into the ceremony, but his playing helped set the perfect mood, and everything felt just right after that. I would recommend Austin to anyone.
Austin was absolutely amazing! We hired him about a month out from the wedding after our previous guitarist cancelled on us. Despite how last-minute it was, he dove in head-first, ...
learning the music we needed him to learn, accommodating our requests, and being flexible with our questions and changes. The music itself was played so beautifully (it brought my now-husband who never cries to tears!!) and perfectly, it felt like we hired him a year out as opposed to only a month. Thank you, Austin, for stepping in when we needed you and helping make our ceremony that much more special!
Austin played for our cocktail hour and was absolutely amazing! He created the perfect ambiance as guests arrived. His music added such a special touch to the day and set the tone ...
beautifully for the evening. Talented, professional, and a true pleasure to work with!
Austin is amazing at the classical guitar! The ambiance he creates is perfect for weddings, or private events to create romance and class. As a guitar enthusiast I'm super impresse...
d by how good his technique is and he can play some really difficult music, but make it sound elegant and easy. Would 100% recommend!
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 dur...
ing 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!!!
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 gro...
und, 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!!
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!
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 w...
ent 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!!!
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!
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 an...
d 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!
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 s...
old. 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!
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 ver...
y 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!!
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!
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!!
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 receive...
d 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!!
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 g...
reat variety of music. And we booked him on short notice but he was so accommodating. 10/10
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 cl...
assical 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!
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 ea...
sy 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.
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 ambi...
ance. 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!
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.
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!!!
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 demean...
or. 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!
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 sample...
s 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!
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!
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!
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 planni...
ng 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!
Such beautiful music for my ceremony! Loved it!!!
Austin was so easy to work with for our wedding ceremony. He even learned/played new songs at our request. We highly recommend him!
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 p...
laying 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!
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!
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!!!
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 re...
commend his services to others!
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!
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, eas...
y 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!
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.
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 mu...
sician. And we received SO many compliments from our guests on how much they enjoyed the music he played!
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, bu...
t 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.
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.
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 e...
ven 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
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 communicati...
on 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 :)
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 atmospher...
e 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!
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 be...
yond 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
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 SUPE...
R easy to work with and communicate with. Thanks for making our special day the best it could have been!
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, ki...
ndness, and extreme talent. He added that special touch to our day and was such a pleasure to work with. Austin is amazing. Book him!!
Amazing Job Austin totally got the vibe I was going for and totally delivered it.. thanks AUstin
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 f...
or our ceremony with only a few weeks notice. He was self sufficient with his gear and it was a seamless experience. Would highly recommend!
Very professional, prompt, excellent musician
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