5 out of 5 stars and 88 reviews
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(88)Best of Weddings (8x).serving New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts
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Elegant Acoustic Guitar For Your Day**Work with an experienced guitarist/singer to plan the perfect music for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner/reception**I'll handle the details, so you and your family won't have to**Visit website for audio samples, song lists, prices and client reviews*
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- Guitar
- Vocals
Music Genres
- Classical
- Country
- Folk
- Pop
- Rock
Music Services
- Live Music
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
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We had Dwight play for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Dwight was so easy to work with, he was quick to respond to e-mails and had many great ideas to make the day special. Dwight is exceptionally talented and I would recommend him to anyone!
Dwight is not only a talented musician but magical with putting together the wants of the bride, groom and family.
We enjoyed out time with Dwight before and during the wedding. He added just the perfect musical touch for our outdoor wedding and indoor reception.
Dwight was amazing! He was timely, easy to work with, and really made our day special.
Dwight was super responsive and easy to work with, which is critical in wedding planning. He was happy to play as much or as little as we asked and did not push back on any of the logistics. We planned the wedding long-distance and it only took a handful of emails to coordinate with him. He arrived on time, coordinated with our other musicians and the priest, and played perfectly for our ceremony (without a rehearsal before). He slipped in and did his job, just like we asked! We didn’t even have a chance to meet him the day-off (unfortunately). We definitely recommend him for any wedding musical needs.
We were so happy we chose Dwight as our jp. He was amazing to work with, since our first phone call we knew we wanted to work with him. He was great in helping us choose what we wanted to say during the ceremony and it really made it incredibly special and truly unforgettable. I would highly recommend to anyone getting married do not hesitate to hire Dwight! Thank you so much for everything!
We worked with Dwight for our July 2018 wedding and we're so glad we did! He played acoustic guitar before and during outdoor ceremony. Dwight was easy to work with over about 8 months that we corresponded. His list of songs is extensive and covers many genres. He listened to our ideas for the ceremony and provided helpful guidance when we needed recommendations. He brings many years of experience in the wedding industry to the table, and had worked at our venue before, so he even provided recommendations specific to our ceremony location. Dwight helped us create an intimate, relaxed atmosphere for the ceremony that we absolutely loved! We were originally on the fence about live music for the ceremony, but looking back we are so glad that we did, and that we hired Dwight!
We loved working with Dwight for our wedding ceremony! He was a lot of fun and easy to work with. He had some great ideas for us to mull over in terms of what we were looking for in terms of music choices. He did a great job, both during our ceremony and cocktail hour. Our guests loved him too.
Dwight was amazing to work with and was really helpful in the selection of songs that we should have for our wedding. All of the songs he helped us select went perfectly with our ceremony and the cocktail hour music was awesome.
Dwight is absolutely awesome! We had him play at our outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour in Woodstock, VT in May. He has a great vibe and an awesome song list- he's great at reading the audience to see what music everyone is responding to. He played an acoustic version of Blackbird for my walk down the aisle which was just perfect. I would highly recommend him for any event!
I just hired Dwight for my wedding ceremony musician for my 7/29/17 wedding. He is incredibly talented, extremely professional, and so fun! You can tell he really enjoys what he does, and he brings that enthusiasm to your guests. Our original conversation was via phone, then we got together over coffee to talk details and he even made it a point to come by rehearsal to make sure everything was in order for day of. Thank you Dwight, you were fantastic!
Dwight was amazing. Very charming and easy to work with. He played and sang wonderfully. He even learned a new song just for us. All in all a perfect experience. Could not have asked for a better performance.
Music is a big part of my husbands and my life so we wanted to have our ceremony feature live music over a DJ and we are so glad we did! Dwight was fantastic to work with from start to finish and offered a lot of insight with helping pick songs that were meaningful to us but also sounded well together. We cannot recommend Dwight enough if you are looking for a talented musician to play at your wedding
Dwight was the perfect choice for music during our ceremony. He was friendly, accommodating and the music sounded beautiful. I would highly recommend hiring Dwight for any event.
Hiring Dwight to play music during our ceremony was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. Not only was he willing to go above and beyond to meet our expectations, but he was so easy-going, flexible, and always positive - a true joy to work with! He is a very organized vendor, responsive and personable. Plus, his prices are reasonable! Dwight helped us pick out songs for our ceremony that were meaningful and added an extra special touch to our big day. HIGHLY recommend Dwight and his services to enhance your special day!
I can't say enough how amazing Dwight was to work with! Every time we met and spoke I felt so unprepared and slightly indecisive (and by slightly I mean I couldn't make a decision at all!) and he not only reassured me that I was not the worst bride ever, but he always had really great suggestions and advice. Not only is he patient, nice, proved very well and all around easy to work with, but he is so talented! The music for our ceremony was so beautiful and dancing to a live version of our song made the moment that much more magical! I have talked to several of our guests since the wedding and they have all mentioned how much they liked listening to him play. It is very clear that he has a passion for what he does and I couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out!
FABULOUS musician. Dwight's selections and volume were perfect for our daughter's outdoor barn venue, and the price was very reasonable. VERY easy to work with-we loved it.
Dwight was such a wonderful vendor to work with! He made it easy to work with him long distance and was always willing to talk on the phone and answered emails promptly. His attention to detail took all the stress off of us as he coordinated our ceremony music and microphones in addition to our cocktail hour music. His ability to provide a variety of musical selections appealed to us and he was willing to learn new songs if necessary. Dwight was wonderful with our flower girls, entertaining them during the cocktail hour and being endlessly patient as all 7 of them walked down the aisle.... he played Pachelbel's Canon in D for quite some time :) I can't thank Dwight enough for being part of our special day!
Dwight was extremely accommodating and friendly when we met him, super personable and genuinely interested in every detail of our wedding and the feel we were looking for. The day of the wedding everything went off as planned and we had no issues what so ever! Dwight played guitar during the ceremony and played during our cocktail hour and dinner, then he played our music list we put together. He did an excellent job and I would highly recommend him!!
Our experience with Dwight was nothing less of flawless, convenient, and of course perfect. We contacted Dwight from The Knot. Throughout the process, we planned our New Hampshire wedding from Maryland. He was excellent and communicated with us when necessary. His follow up and follow through is extremely professional. When we met Dwight in person, we ran an hour late as our flight got in too late. He was flexible with accommodating us when that occurred; we were still able to meet that day. On day of wedding, we had a whole agenda planned. However, we had to switch around the agenda last second (i.e. first dances, entrance, etc). Dwight was nothing but flexible and adaptable when this occurred. He is extremely professional and I recommend him to any couple who needs a musician to complete the whole ensemble from start to finish. Not only did he play live music in the ceremony and cocktail hour, but he also DJ'd us. Also, he is extremely military friendly, as my husband is a veteran and he gave us a more than generous discount. Both my husband and I plan to recommend him to anyone looking for a musician.
Thank you again, Dwight, for making our day perfect!
Dwight was an absolute pleasure to work with! He guided me in the process of choosing songs for our ceremony and helped to ensure that our ceremony was exactly what my husband and I wanted it to be. He even helped my mom and mother-in-law write a special song for the day! Dwight is extremely kind and professional - he is my absolute first choice for anyone looking for guitar music on their wedding day.
My (now) husband and I hired Dwight for our March 19th wedding. He was so accommodating to all of our needs and was able to give us wonderful suggestions for songs when we just simply didn't have anything picked out. All my guest spoke highly of him as he played for our ceremony and cocktail hour. He has a unique voice, and wonderful talent that should be heard at many weddings!! Additionally, he was amazing to work with, he took away all the stress and handled everything perfectly. There is nothing I would have changed about having him be apart of our wedding!
Thank you Dwight!
Dwight was fantastic! He was wonderful every step of the way. He was very detailed during the planning process ensuring the music would be perfect for our wedding. He has great energy. He is very flexible, affordable, and a great musician. I'm so glad we chose Dwight!
I had a very unique ceremony and Dwight was eager to be a part of it. He played Ave Maria as I walked down the aisle, and then immediately after the ceremony, played a more silly song for us to dance to. They both sounded beautiful including where he sang for the second song. He was extremely professional, on time, and couldn't have been nicer or easier to deal with. Even the wedding coordinator at the venue commented how great he was which was nice to hear. I highly recommend Dwight.
We recently had the pleasure of having Dwight Phetteplace play at our ceremony and cocktail hour at the reception. He was great to work, especially since we discussed all of our plans with him over the phone and worked out everything before we actually met. He was very helpful to us in choosing our music for the ceremony and all of our guests thoroughly enjoyed his performance at the cocktail hour. We love acoustic guitar, and a variety of classic soft rock, country, folk and modern sound. Dwight can cover it all and do it well. We are very pleased with our decision to have Dwight perform at our big day!
We absolutely loved working with Dwight. I knew he was a perfect fit for us as soon as we chatted on the phone. Planning a destination wedding is tough because I was only able to book vendors based on phone calls. Dwight took so much of his own time getting to know us over the phone. When we mentioned we would be driving up to Maine for a quick weekend trip he agreed to meet us in person just to chat about our ceremony music.
Dwight even learned a new song for us so we could have it playing when I walked down the aisle.
Working with him was so easy. He was super quick to respond to emails and was and extremely accommodating! I highly recommend using him for any type of wedding or function! If we ever need music for an event again we will be sure to call Dwight first!
My husband and I hired Dwight for our small, intimate wedding (40 people). Dwight played for the entire day; ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.
Dwight was the right fit for our big day - laid back, fun and very professional. Many of our guests complimented on how much they enjoyed listening to Dwight.
I highly recommend Dwight if you are looking for a talented acoustic guitarist for a wedding - his style is versatile ( Classic music to Beatles to Zac Brown).
Dwight's prices were very reasonable too - he won't blow your budget.
We were so happy to include him in our wedding.
Dwight was the perfect guitarist to have at our wedding. His smile and positive energy light up a room! His energy is just contagious. He doesn't try to be the center of the wedding, but gives just enough to make an impression. The best part is, he is so talented! You can tell he loves what he does and his music reflects that! Being a retired teacher, his ability to engage the crowd, but still love what he does are the perfect ingredients to a perfect guitarist! Thanks Dwight for everything! We will never forget the role you had on our special day!!
Mr. and Mrs. Hall
My (now) husband and I planned our Maine wedding from Texas, and did not have any personal recommendations from anyone regarding vendors. After doing some online research, we elected to hire Dwight as our musician based on the glowing reviews he received.
We knew that our wedding would be unique in that we interrupted the cocktail hour with our short ceremony, and then went right back to the cocktail hour when it was finished. It required choreography on Dwight's behalf to ensure that the appropriate music was playing at the right time, but he was up for the challenge and nailed it!
Additionally, we wanted to have our first dance to a particular song, and Dwight was eager and willing to learn it. He was an excellent performer and musician who was a great fit for all of our guests young, old and those that fell somewhere in between.
Dwight was easy to work with, extremely reasonable with his pricing, and flexible when things needed to be changed or adjusted. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is planning a wedding in New England!
Working with Dwight was absolutely wonderful. It is always difficult hiring someone you've found online that you've never met, and really...know little about. I hired Dwight based on the reviews (they are phenomenal!) and I am SO glad that I did! Dwight was an absolute joy to work with. When my husband and I met him to go over details before the wedding, it was like we had known him for years. He is such a pleasure to work with. He is trustworthy and truly cares about his clients. He took the time to work with us and give us beautiful music all within our budget... He even learned a song that we requested and sang it absolutely flawlessly. If you want not only a wonderful musician..but a friend, Dwight is your guy! We can't thank him enough for all that he did, and all he gave us by singing and playing on our wedding day.
I can't say enough about Dwight. Not only was his music great but he was absolutely amazing to work with. A month before our wedding our ceremony & cocktail music fell through. I was extremely stressed trying to find someone to do our music, being a teacher it was the end of the school year and I was getting my wisdom tooth out. I searched the internet and came across Dwight. I listened to his music on his website which was great but saw that he had another wedding the day after which was far so I wasn't sure if he would be able to do it. When we spoke on the phone I explained my situation and he informed me that it would be a lot of traveling for him that weekend but he would do it. Talking on the phone with him was so easy, it was like i knew him already. We planned the whole ceremony together. I told him some of my thoughts and he gave some suggestions. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful. Everyone one told us how wonderful the music was and as the bride I made sure I listened to the music as I walked down the aisle and while we walked back up the aisle as husband and wife. Something that started out as very stressful was well worth it because I couldn't imagine not having Dwight do the music at our wedding.
We hired Dwight to play instrumental guitar during our ceremony and then play guitar with vocals during our cocktail hour. From the start he was very easy to work with and had great ideas. He helped us plan our ceremony music and listened to our suggestions. Our ceremony music was nice, and though I did not hear him play during the cocktail hour because I was taking pictures, our guests said he was fantastic. They really enjoyed his song selection. I recommend Dwight!
Dwight played solo guitar during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. We were very happy with his work and would recommend him to anyone looking for a guitarist. We spoke with him a couple times before the day to plan out what songs we wanted, and together we came up with a good selection for the processional, and he just did his thing during the cocktail hour based on his song list. We picked him because we wanted mostly classic rock / folky music, and it worked out really well. He was easy to work with, arrived on time, and looked sharp!
Dwight was just the right touch for my daughters wedding last weekend. He was excellent at communicating with us prior to the wedding. He was affordable and provided us with ceremony and cocktail music. A sweet song to exit the church was just right. He was set up for cocktail hour prior to going to church so when we got back to the Whitney Inn for the reception he was already playing his music. I would recommend him highly without any reservation at all.
My husband and I hired Dwight to play the acoustic guitar at our wedding ceremony and play the guitar and sing at our cocktail hour. He was very professional and also such a nice person to get to know and work with! He had a great selection of songs and we were very impressed with his talent (both on the guitar and vocally). He is a genuinely nice person and made us feel very comfortable trusting that he knew exactly what to do on the day. I would absolutely recommend Dwight for future weddings!
Dwight was a pleasure to work with and a true professional. He was very receptive to our ideas and went above and beyond to make the music at our wedding perfect. He took care of everything exactly as discussed and was very easy to work with. Many guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music. We would, without hesitation, recommend Dwight for any musical occasion.
Dwight was perfect in every way! At our first meeting he immediately clued into my husbands and my style and guided us through picking the perfect songs for the ceremony and dances-songs that were unique and special to us. He was thorough and addressed many details we had not even considered! Throughout the planning process he was available and knowledgeable, answering any questions I had. On the day of the wedding, he was flexible, professional, and personable creating a very relaxed atmosphere complete with smiles and laughter, which for an uptight bride like me was exactly what I needed! Everybody loved his cocktail hour; we are still getting compliments about his musicality and diverse repertoire! My husband had a special request and surprised me by asking Dwight if he could sing our last dance song instead of playing a recorded version. Dwight gladly played the song and did an amazing job-it was so perfect and unexpected I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way! His music created the perfect atmosphere for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception; he was truly a perfect fit for our special day!
Dwight was an absolute pleasure to work with. From the beginning, he was warm and welcoming and always responded promptly to me. We used him for music during our ceremony and cocktail hour and the acoustic guitar was exactly what we were looking for and fit in perfect with the vibe that we were going for with our wedding. It was romantic and relaxed at the same time. Dwight was able to give us some great suggestions and was extremely flexible with the music that I wanted and was also able to switch it up when I wanted to change the ceremony music a few weeks before the wedding. I highly recommend Dwight for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and/or reception. He will be an excellent addition and will likely be the easiest and most stress free vendor that you work with.
Dwight made our day!!
Our music was perfect both during the ceremony and at the reception!
Dwight was helpful, informative, kind, patient, and just had the greatest attitude and disposition.
We had a less than traditional wedding which lead to some grey areas for who would say what, and when, and just overall logistical confusion. Dwight wasn't fazed. He helped us navigate all the sticky spots and helped things run smoothly.
My husband and I cannot recommend him enough!
We hired Dwight to be our ceremony musician and he did a wonderful job! We wanted something simple and classic and he was the perfect fit! He even learned a new song to play just for our processional and it was amazing. Dwight was very easy to work with, friendly, helpful, and affordable! Highly recommend him for weddings of all kinds!!
Dwight is an extremely talented musician, but that is just the beginning of his value to any prospective bride and groom. We had Dwight play the ceremony and the cocktail hour of our big day. He sounded equally as great with the ceremony's classical arrangements as he did with the more contemporary hits during the cocktail hour. Dwight is a consummate professional, and was a pleasure to work with throughout all the pre-wedding coordination. He was responsive to requests, proactive with coordinating details, and just a joy to work with. I could go on and on, but quite simply, there's a million details to coordinate come wedding day, and with Dwight there's one less thing to worry about.
Dwight was exactly what I was looking for in a ceremony and cocktail hour musician. He played beautifully and was extremely responsive to all of my requests. I had a band, but I would also recommend Dwight as an alternative to a DJ for brides going that route. Thanks, Dwight!
Having Dwight play our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour was an incredible success. Not only is Dwight a talented musician - he also was a great personality for our event... unobtrusive but upbeat his enthusiasm is infectious and he made the whole event fun. Best of all he was able to take requests during the cocktail hour which delighted the guests... and was able to learn new music just for our ceremony. Dwight provided microphones for our ceremony (for both him and our officiant) as well as the amplification for the cocktail hour as an added bonus. Overall Dwight was great to work with and we cannot recommend him highly enough.
I recently got married in Bar Harbor Maine and Dwight was our musician. Dwight was persistent in getting back to me with all the questions I had, and he was extremely professional in all aspects. He was a delight to communicate with, and he made me feel very much at ease, especially since I was putting together a wedding from another state. Dwight's musical skills both singing and instrumental are wonderful, and I would recommend him to anyone who is in need of hiring a musician for their wedding in the surrounding areas. He was a great choice that helped make my wedding day a complete success!
Thanks so much Dwight!
Dwight was the ceremony musician for my Mount Washington Hotel wedding this past summer. It was a pleasure to work with him. Dwight was always accessible by email and phone, and he took the time to listen it what I wanted and also give valuable suggestions - which was really helpful to a bride like me! He even offered his sound system to our justice of the peace. Dwight's advice was helpful as I tried to go for a personalized but still classic wedding sort of vibe.
Dwight did a fantastic rendition of Pachebel's cannon in D and I Can't Help Fallin' in Love With You for the processional and All You Need is Love for the recessional. Not only can he play the guitar - he can sing! Dwight arrived early to play for guests before the ceremony, and took the liberty of staying late when many of the guests decided to stick around the ceremony site after the bridal party had left. The guests were thrilled with his music choices before and after the ceremony.
My only regret is that after speaking with Dwight and enjoying his wonderful music, I didn't get a chance to thank him in person on the wedding day! My highest recommendation.
Dwight was a pleasure to work with from day one. He gave us guidance and understood the feeling we were hoping to achieve for the ceremony. Dwight took a request to learn a new song for us and he performed it at our ceremony closing - it was as beautiful as I imagined. It was the perfect end to a wonderful ceremony.
I found Dwight on theknot.com a while back when I started the wedding planning process. He was very quick to respond to my initial e-mail and was extremely friendly and willing to help us with our wedding ceremony. He made an extra effort to meet with my husband and I (for pizza!) to discuss the ceremony, the music and other details that WE didn't even think of. He was very kind and talkative, getting to know us as a couple and really showed that he cared about his role in our wedding. I had a special request that he collaborate with my cousin's wife for a song during the ceremony. They connected before the wedding via email/phone and met before the ceremony to practice. I had goosebumps when she started singing and he started playing the guitar. It was simply beautiful. I absolutely love the sound of the guitar and it was very fitting for our wedding. He helped our officiant get set up with a microphone beforehand and I didn't worry one bit about anything, because I knew he had it all under control. After the ceremony, he played for our cocktail hour and we received so many compliments about the music. I highly recommend Dwight for a wedding or any other function. He was a pleasure to work with and he played a big part in making our day so special. If you want to be worry free and know you're in good hands, you should work with Dwight. We highly recommend him and we are so grateful he was able to share his talent with us on our wedding day!
My husband and I got married in late April and had the privilege and honor of having Dwight as our ceremony musician. Our ceremony took place in a beautiful chapel and I wanted to walk down the aisle to a simple instrumental solo guitar version of the intro part of the song called "Edie (Ciao Baby)" by The Cult. Now...please don't judge based on the name of the group. :) The intro to that song is really beautiful (especially when it's stripped down to a solo guitar) and as Dwight pointed out, not only does it have a lot of classical elements to it, but it also fit perfectly with the look and feel of this chapel. When researching musicians, I was a little scared to tell them of my idea because I thought they might think I'm crazy based on the name of the group, but when I contacted Dwight, we both had a good chuckle about it and I thought to myself that not only does he have a great sense of humor and goes with the flow, but he was also so opened-minded and said he would be happy to "learn" the intro part of that song for us! Wow...talk about dedication!!! We hit it off instantly and got to know Dwight in the weeks that followed and absolutely loved working with him! He is so incredibly talented and gifted and he is professional, reliable and welcomes ideas and loves to collaborate. He also has a beautiful voice. So much so that he sang "One Love" by Bob Marley for our recessional (along with his guitar) and it was beautiful! I should also note that Dwight's rates are extremely reasonable and he is very prompt to respond, should you have any questions. In a nutshell, whether you would like a traditional wedding and would like classic music to play during your ceremony, or if you're like me and would like to go the more non-traditional route, Dwight knows it all and if he doesn't know it, he'll learn it! Finally, I'm happy to report that Dwight has added "Edie (Ciao Baby)" to his website. It truly has a beautiful intro and he wanted to share it with others and I love that! Dwight is simply amazing. I strongly encourage future brides to contact him because I promise you, you won't be disappointed! Booking Dwight for our wedding was the best decision we made and our guests still rave about how beautiful the music was at our ceremony. Thanks, Dwight!
Dwight did our ceremony music on 5/17/14. He agreed to perform at our wedding last minute when we decided we wanted live music. He was great and super responsive. We met with him shortly before the wedding and we felt very comfortable with him. He was very helpful in selecting music that would flow together. The day of the wedding I received many compliments on his music and we both really enjoyed the feel of the guitar versus music played over a stereo. Dwight was great to work with, very flexible, friendly and professional! We would recommend him to anyone!
Dwight is very accomdating and professional!!!
My husband and I were a few weeks out from our wedding when we decided to
take our plan for music in the ceremony in a different direction.
Time was of the essence and after a short hunt, we found Dwight. Boy
was he up for the task! He was very responsive, professional, and most
of all encouraging. We loved the small wedding we had planned and Dwight
made us love it that much more. He seemed almost as excited as we were!
The ceremony was at the Rockland Breakwater Light, and Dwight lugged a
couple battery powered amps/speakers out a mile long breakwater to play
for our guests as they arrived, during the ceremony, and during a
champagne hour at lighthouse following the wedding.
After chatting with us for only a short time Dwight was able to put
together a killer setlist that most, if not all, of our guests praised.
Dwight's commitment to his craft is evident and I would highly recommend
him to anyone planning their wedding.
I have absolutely only 100% positive things to say about Dwight. He is personable, professional, and prompt with responses. Moreover, he is genuinely enthusiastic and passionate about playing music for your big day and invests himself 100% in making your vision come true. We worked with Dwight long-distance to plan a wedding in NH, at an outdoor tented lake-side ceremony. We hired him for the ceremony and cocktail hour. We had to move indoors at the last moment due to rain, so he ended up playing for the ceremony as well as for the receiving line in the church afterwards. He played all instrumental pieces and did a beautiful job. We got numerous compliments on his playing and he timed everything beautifully. We actually didn't have a wedding or ceremony coordinator, but with Dwight's help and his attendance at our rehearsal, we were able to plan and time everything out on our own. He was one of our favorite vendors to work with. Great guy and talented. It was a great decision to hire him for our wedding! Thanks Dwight!
Dwight was truly a fabulous addition to our wedding. After going out to see him play at a cafe one night, we knew he was going to be a right match to set a comfortable, pleasant mood at our wedding. Dwight was fabulous to plan with, offered great suggestions in a way that was extremely helpful and never pushy.
Dwight played during our ceremony, and had the timing and order of events nailed down more than our JP :) We were honestly telling people that if they had a question, to ask our guitarist as he knew what was going on. The music was beautiful - Dwight has a great selection of music off his website, but it almost doesn't do him justice until you hear him in person. Dwight had provided all the microphones and amps necessary to make our lakefront ceremony a success.
Cocktail hour came, and Dwight played a great array of James Taylor-esque songs and sounded great. The people enjoyed it and it was again a great accompaniment without stealing the show or being drowned out.
Dwight kicked off the reception with some classy introductions and manned our playlists for dinner music, again doing a great job. He played acoustic guitar for our first dance songs and sounded absolutely beautiful. He rolled with a few punches throughout the night as plans shifted a bit and was always keeping us well informed and on task along the way.
We couldn't have asked for a better partner to help us with our music, entertainment and planning. Thanks Dwight!
We can not say enough wonderful things about Dwight Phetteplace. We hired Dwight to sing and play acoustic guitar at our daughter's outside wedding in Surry, NH on August 10, 2013. Dwight played his acoustic guitar for the ceremony, then played and sang for both the cocktail hour and the meal. Later on Dwight become our announcer and played the song list from my daughters iPod on his equipment. Dwight has a fine singing voice and his music choice was marvelous as well.
Dwight was so easy to deal with and a nicer person you will not meet! He met with the Bride and Groom early on to go over the logistics and had a few suggestions for them that helped the reception along in planning.
We highly recommend Dwight and would use his services again for any event!
Linda and James Collins
(parents of the bride)
East Walpole, MA
I honestly cannot believe how lucky we were to find Dwight. We discovered Dwight's information on a local Facebook page and have been grateful ever since. Since the first time we contacted him, Dwight was responsive and very helpful and flexible through the wedding planning process. He was accessible for questions when I had clarifications and gave some great tips that reflected his experience. When we ran into some car troubles a few weeks before the wedding that impacted our budget, he was accommodating and flexible and made the stressful issue as anxiety free as possible for us. On the day of our wedding, our guests were coming up to us with nothing but great words to say about Dwight. My cousin's LOVED the music selection he chose for the cocktail hour and had a great time spending the afternoon around Dwight and his guitar! All of the music we selected fit perfectly with the atmosphere of our wedding and Dwight was incredible as a guitarist, support system and wedding guest!
Wonderful !!
Dwight recently performed at our daughter's wedding ceremony in Bar Harbour Maine.
We were in Bar Harbour selecting the venue, when we decided to peruse several guitarist websites.
We listened to Dwight's many music selections on-line and decided he was the one.
Dwight was a pleasure to work with, prompt, personable and very receptive to our music selections.
He was willing to learn new songs if necessary, contacting us several times prior to the wedding to ensure we were happy with the chosen music.
Our favourite moment was when he sang "MARRY ME" by Train, during the lighting of the unity candle.
He sang the song with such Grace and Love.
The wedding guests commented on his beautiful voice and guitar playing.
We would highly recommend Dwight as a guitarist/singer to any Bride and Groom on their special day.
Barry & Linda O'Donnell (parents of the bride)
Fredericton, New Brunswick (Canada)
Dwight was amazing - he fulfilled every request with ease and kindness. We made some last minute changes - the day of the wedding - Dwight was great! He was punctual and had everything set up. Our wedding was a destination from Florida to Camden, ME. Everything was site unseen and involved several conversations over the phone. Dwight made the whole process easy for us!
I would suggest Dwight to every bride.
Thank you Dwight for making our day so special!
Mr. and Mrs. Coles
We recently got married in York Harbor, ME and had a beautiful outdoor ocean-side ceremony. We hired Dwight to play during our ceremony and cocktail hour, and it was the best decision we could have made. Everyone was SO impressed with his skills! From day one, Dwight was so enthusiastic to work with us and just really supportive and positive throughout the entire wedding planning process. We could not have asked for a kinder, easier vendor to work with. As a couple, and a guitar player myself, the music was one of the most important aspects of our wedding day, and Dwight definitely nailed it. He worked with us to make our ceremony and cocktail hour music personal to our style, and even learned to play a couple new songs for us (one for our recessional and one for the cocktail hour)! We would highly recommend him to anyone, without hesitation!
My husband and I worked with Dwight on the ceremony music for our June 1, 2013 wedding. We contacted him pretty late in the process (3 weeks prior to our wedding to be exact) and everything turned out perfect. Dwight gave lots of suggestions of songs and when I had mentioned a song that he wasn't aware of he said that he could try to learn it but wasn't sure if there was enough time (totally understandable) We decided that for the best results of our day that we would go with Cannon in D and And I love her. People commented on how elegant and beautiful the music and day was. It was everything we hoped. Dwight was a pleasure to work with!
There is no denying Dwight is an exceptionally talented musician as well as an amazing person to work with. Dwight recently performed during the ceremony and cocktail hour at our June 22nd wedding in Waterville Valley, NH and it could not have been more perfect. Leading up to the wedding Dwight and I frequently communicated over email and he even took some time on a Saturday morning to meet me and my now husband to plan everything out. During that meeting he really got to know us as we talked about everything from our work to hobbies and of course our ideas for music. Then came the big day. In our meeting we decided that he would sing the song I walked down the aisle to. It could not have been more romantic. My only regret is that I could not be at the cocktail hour to hear him play as we were off doing the whole picture thing. What made it worse is that all of my guests loved him and his guitar. At the end of the day, you may find musicians that charge less, but let me tell you I would have paid Dwight double his asking price after working with him. He is a true professional in both the wedding and music industry. I will definitely be looking for an excuse to work with him. Probably not another wedding (for me personally), but an anniversary party perhaps. :)
Dwight is a fantastic musician and his music blended very well into our ceremony and reception. We heard nothing but positive remarks and comments about both his guitar playing and singing. Many people commented "We wish we would have had him at our wedding!".
Beyond his incredible music, working and planning with Dwight was similar to working with an old friend. He's easy going, prompt, personable, and when we needed some guidance, he was tactful in giving his viewpoint.
You shouldn't think twice about hiring Dwight - he's the best!
We loved Dwight! He has an amazing voice! He went above and beyond -- playing in the post-ceremony rain while photos were taken. He meets you beforehand to get the music perfect, and he's about a nice a man as there is. I can't imagine our ceremony without Dwight.
There are so many good things I have to say about Dwight.
After seeing all of his wonderful reviews on various wedding websites I decided to give him a call, it was one of the best decisions I made.
My husband and I were married in February in VT in the midst of an enormous snow storm. Dwight was beyond a trooper, sticking it out playing for our ceremony outside, freezing with the rest of us! He was so easy to work with, even during our very first conversation over the phone it felt like I was talking to an old friend. His down to earth and easy going demeanor was such a comfort in the chaotic stressful wedding planning world.
Dwight not only played for our ceremony but also cocktail hour, and during dinner. We received so many compliments for him from friends and family alike. With ease, Dwight played beautiful music that fit the mood of the wedding as well as our the mood of our guests.
Dwight seriously was the perfect vendor for our wedding. I really can't rave about him enough. If you are looking for a musician for your wedding or event, I urge you to take a look at Dwight. He was very professional, organized, and a delight to work with. He won't disappoint!
Dwight was fantastic! We hired him for our wedding reception, which was held in a restaurant. He was great for the planning process, and went above and beyond with suggestions for planning our day. He was extremely quick to respond to our emails. Most of the planning was done from overseas and Dwight made the time to write us extensive emails and talk over the phone. We really felt that Dwight was very passionate about his work, which was immediately apparent in our communications. He learned a special song for our first dance and had a great sense of which songs to play for our guests. We got many compliments on his music at the end of the day. Look no further!
We hired Dwight for our outdoor wedding last year. He was amazing from the first steps of planning until the execution that day. He listened to the ceremony vibe that we were looking for and paid attention to our personalities and the wedding style. We only needed to meet with him once in person and he knew exactly what to do. He was self-sufficient working with the venue to organize wires, microphones etc... and really did an amazing job with timing and setting the mood. We will never forget our special day and Dwight helped to make that day perfect!
Dwight played during our wedding ceremony this past December and he truly made the ceremony amazing. He was extremely personable and professional during the entire process and set up time to meet with us prior to the wedding to get a better understanding of what we were looking for, including the style/theme of our wedding. He gave us some great suggestions and was also very accomodating to any requests we had. The day of the ceremony, he arrived early and prepared. The music (guitar and singing) was fantastic and made a huge difference in our ceremony! We would not have asked for anything more!!
We LOVE Dwight!! My husband and I first saw Dwight's ad in a NH Bride book & went undercover to watch him play at a local venue to see if he was any good. Without knowing that we were scoping him out, Dwight came over and talked to us while he was taking a break, which was a big plus! We knew he was an amazing musician within minutes of watching him play, but when he came over to talk to us we knew he was what we were looking for.
Dwight was the first vendor we booked for our wedding, before we even had a date set or a venue. Dwight played for our ceremony, cocktail hour, & dinner, then we switched to an ipod playlist for people to dance, and Dwight closed out the night with some slower wind-down songs. Dwight was a perfect fit for our style and all of our guests loved him. Dwight made our ceremony music so personal and even learned our first dance song, which sounded amazing. I would definitely recommend Dwight to any bride looking for an alternative to the boring DJ who manufactures the same wedding every weekend. Dwight brings something special and unique to your day, and is a talented musician with a genuine down-to-earth personality. We had nothing but the best compliments from our guests about Dwight; everyone was so impressed and liked that he played loudly enough during dinner that you could hear him, but quietly enough that the guests could still talk to each other. Booking Dwight was the best decision we made for our wedding!
Dwight was such a pleasure to work with and he even custom-designed a special song for the father/daughter entrance to my ceremony. He was accomodating and met my husband and I at a rest stop, guitar in hand, to go over our musical selections! He was so excited about his work and truly listened to what we had in mind for our special day. Dwight is the best!
I was recently married on 9/21/12 and hired Dwight to play during my wedding ceremony. He was an absolute pleasure to work with! Not only does he have a great sense of humor he was willing to try to compose whatever we asked. He was always ready and willing to help wherever he could and was always prompt in returning phone calls and emails. I would highly reccomend Dwight, he was a wonderful highlight to our day :-)
Working with Dwight to plan the music for our ceremony and cocktail hour was a wonderful experience. He is extremely organized and kind, and had great suggestions for us that helped us make the day memorable (and less stressful!) I appreciated that he took the time to learn two songs for us (one for the recessional and one for the cocktail hour), both of which were performed wonderfully. I would recommend him whole heartedly to any bride (or groom) out there!
We hired Dwight to play the pre-ceremony, the ceremony, and to play couple of sets during the reception. What we got was so much more; Dwight provided a comprehensive music and organization package, and was really invaluable throughout our entire wedding. Not only was he a great guitar player, with an excellent repertoire of songs, but he also provided two PA systems with microphones, and monitored our iTunes playlist throughout the evening. Dwight was professional, courteous, and was simply an outstanding addition to our wedding day. This guy loves his job, and he was highly invested in our wedding. We could not recommend him more highly.
Dwight was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire process of selecting and previewing music. He was enthusiastic and easy to talk to since the first time we spoke on the phone. He went out of his way to meet with us to review music and always followed up with e-mails or phone calls to make sure he got all the needed info. He has a wonderful selection of music to choose from and is happily willing to learn your favorite song, as he did for our first dance. People are still talking about not only how great his music was, but how friendly he was! We couldn't be happier with our decision to have Dwight play at our wedding!
Dwight was absolutely wonderful: a perfect fit for our wedding! He was a pleasure to work with, his music was relaxed, smooth and comfortable. Our guests loved him, and I would recommend him to anyone! He was one of my favorite parts of my wedding. I would highly, highly recommend him without any concerns.
I did not get the pleasure of having Dwight perform music at my wedding ceremony because it ended up getting canceled, HOWEVER he was very understanding, compassionate and very willing to work with me through all the date/venue changes until the cancellation itself. He was very prompt in his replies, polite and helpful. I believe he is worth every penny paid for his musical performances because he makes you remember what it's like to be treated like a person and not just someone giving him a check. He will defiantly help make your wedding day as special and as stress free as he can.
Dwight played for our May 12th wedding in Kennebunkport. He was so great to work with and extremely professional. He played for our cocktail hour and also our reception. He sang a Brad Paisley song for our first dance, which he learned in only 2 weeks and he sounded incredible. Everyone loved his voice and he also played our playlist for dancing throughout the night. By the end of the wedding he was more like a friend or relative. Next big event we have I will definitely make sure he is a part of it!
What can I say about Dwight besides he is simply wonderful and a delight. His music was appreciated by everyone! Prompt, thorough with communicating with us before hand, courteous, friendly, professional; in a nutshell, we loved him and so did our guests!
I would recommend him over & over again!!!
Dwight was wonderful! His music was serene and rustic. He worked well with the presider and was able to accommodate all our needs. He sung and played beautifully, but was a little bit difficult to sing along to. I would definitely recommend him!
I couldn't possibly recommend Dwight any more.
From the first day to the day of, Dwight was 100 percent professional and even more personable. He worked with us every step along the way to make sure the music at our wedding was everything we wanted it to be. And, in the end, it proved to be even better.
Dwight set the tone for our ceremony perfectly. He has a beautiful touch with the guitar, a perfect, natural soundtrack. And he knew how to read the crowd perfectly during the cocktail hour.
I can't tell you how many complements we got afterwards.
There are so many headaches with planning a wedding, so many things to worry about. Dwight isn't one of them.
He does everything he can to make it as easy on you as possible, and he succeeds. He makes communication quick and easy, and, in the end, he leaves you with the perfect soundtrack for your day.
We are so glad that we made Dwight a part of our wedding, and we know you will be too.
-Anna and Jake
From my initial phone call with Dwight, I was thrilled. He showed such excitement and enthusiasm. In addition to being an amazing musician, he was truly a pleasure to work with and really helped make our special day perfect. Dwight went out of his way to make sure that we got to hear the songs that were important to us. Having Dwight part of our wedding celebration was one of the best decisions that we could have made!
Dwight is so talented! His music set the perfect mood for our wedding. It was perfect. Our interactions with him before and during the wedding were 100% positive. He is talented, creative, professional and very accommodating. I would recommend him to anyone who is having a wedding or special event.
Dwight played for our wedding in the Arnold Arboretum in Boston (9/24/11) and it was wonderful. He had to lug his equipment over a quarter of a mile to get to our ceremony location (no cars allowed) and yet he did it with a smile and actually seemed to enjoy it. He also DJed our hotel reception (played and sang during dinner and then ran our Ipod through his equipment after dinner for the dancing). He was also able to play our mother-son dance live which was amazing. He is a great musician and just a wonderful person to work with. He is laid back but very good at knowing the details and planning with you. We would highly recommend him to anyone.
We hired Dwight for our wedding ceremony and he was amazing. Several guests commented on how beautiful the ceremony music was and he was a pleasure to work with! I didn't really get a chance to talk to him much on the wedding day itself, but we had several discussions on the phone and Dwight was always so kind, responsive and aiming to please. Overall I think Dwight was one of our favorite wedding vendors and I would recommend him to anyone!
Dwight was easy to work with throughout the process of choosing our wedding music and did a wonderful job. We had him play for a bonfire the night before our wedding and also during the ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner. I felt totally comfortable with him and knowing that he's done this many times before and had all the necessary equipment, microphones, power cords, etc. So I didn't have to worry about any of that. He was a lot of fun at the bonfire and plays lots of songs that everyone enjoys. Really, I have only good things to say about him!
Dwight is a wonderful guitarist!! He played at both our ceremony and wedding and did an amazing job. I would highly recommend.
He has a very comprehensive song list and even learned music for our first dance. He was very easy to work with and kept me relaxed!
I recently got married on New Year's Eve 2010 and had Dwight sing/play for my wedding. To start, I was planning my wedding in Vermont all the way from Texas and Dwight was absolutely fabulous with communication from pre-booking straight through the end of our wedding day. Not only was Dwight very professional, but he was so personable as well. He was really a delight to work with. He's just one of those people that you automatically feel comfortable with.
We had Dwight play for our ceremony and his skills as a guitarist were a beautiful accent to our day. We also had Dwight continue on to play a portion of our cocktail hour as well as during the entirety of our wedding dinner. He really did know the perfect balance and volume levels to be heard but not overpowering our guests' conversations. Not only was his music wonderful, but Dwight chatted with our guests when approached and was just a delight to have around.
From one bride to the next, you will not regret booking Dwight for your big day. He is a professional and just all around great guy! Book him! If I ever have another need for a musician... I'll call Dwight in an instant! Thank you Dwight!
My husband & I were wed in Meredith, NH in September, 2010 in a relaxed, elegant, yet fun wedding; the day was amazing & Dwight was a huge part of that. From the first contact, Dwight was an absolute pleasure to work with - his experience & ideas were so helpful in keeping me (the distracted bride) on track and helping to make our day be what we hoped for.
I never once had to wonder or check up on him, he was always one step ahead of me - professionally prepared. Dwight played some lovely classical acoustic for pre-ceremony, the processional & recessional, leading into some more upbeat classic & folk tunes during the reception. He also played music from our IPod as the night progressed & finished out the evening with some light 'wind-down' music.
His knack for reading the guests' mood for appropriate music was spot-on; it was always perfect. Dwight was such a wonderful man to work with, he made our day just amazing!
Highly recommended for both his talent & professionalism - you can't go wrong with Dwight!
Dwight was a delight and very talented! Great attention to detail and great at communicating with me through phone and email, very professional. I highly recommend Dwight, he helped make our wedding day so special.
We can't thank Dwight enough!
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