Music for life's important moments
Jenny Shyver
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Fontana: the elegant music alternative for today's couple. With seventeen years of professional experience, Fontana will create the perfect music for your ceremony, reception, or rehearsal dinner. Don't tie the knot without us!
Woman-owned Business
Details
Instruments
Cello
Viola
Violin
Music Genres
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Jazz
Klezmer
Pop
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Jenny Shyver
Owner
Fontana's cellist and booking agent, Jenny Shyver, has lived in the Kansas City area since childhood, where she began cello studies at the age of 9. Jenny’s music degrees are from the University of Kansas and the University of Illinois. Jenny loves helping brides choose their wedding music! Fontana is the wedding vendor that helps you every step of the way so you have one less thing to worry about!
Reviews
5.0
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Trio Fontana provided beautiful, professional live string music that consistently elevated ceremonies and cocktail hours. They were organized, responsive, and flexible—willing to learn special requests and handle timing smoothly. Guests raved about the performance and many highly recommend hiring them.Kate V
5.0
4/29/2026
The Fontana Trio was absolutely incredible for our wedding! They’re all so professional and sound beautiful. Jenny was so helpful in the planning process, and provided suggestions ...
for what we needed, but she was also happy to take any specific requests we had for songs. I’d recommend them to anyone!
Robin C
5.0
11/18/2025
Fontana played as a trio at our son's wedding October 2025 and it was fabulous! I highly recommend hiring Fontana early for any event! I have known the members of Fontana and their...
exceptional quality for many years and booked them the day my son was engaged! Fontana is composed of classically trained musicians with a playlist that ranges from classical to pop. Their scope allowed for personalization of our wedding. Jenny's communication was excellent and timely. Nell was my son's violin teacher for 8 years so I can attest to her professionalism. This trio worked very hard before, during, and after the wedding. The classy ambiance the trio provided was priceless.
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Jill K
5.0
10/28/2025
Trio Fontana was absolute perfection at our daughter’s wedding ceremony. Jenny’s trio was professional, courteous, and talented. We received many compliments from our guests. 10 ou...
t of 10 recommend!
Response from Fontana on 10/29/2025
Thank you so much! We are very happy to hear!!
Lisa V
5.0
10/28/2025
Fontana performed at my daughter's wedding this past weekend at the Hilton President Hotel. They did the music for the wedding as well as the music during the cocktail reception. ...
They did an amazing job and would highly recommend them. We asked them to learn a new song for the wedding processional that my daughter wanted and they did a beautiful job. Jenny was so easy to work with throughout the process. She is extremely responsive and professional. We received numerous compliments from our guests as to the quality of the music.
Response from Fontana on 10/29/2025
Thank you so much! We are very happy to hear!
Gabriella S
5.0
6/26/2025
The music Fontana provided on our wedding day was just magnificent. They were one of the best choices we made for the big day. As overwhelming as it was being the bride, I could he...
ar such beautiful sounds as the wedding party walked down the aisle, all the way to walking off stage. My only regret is that I wasn't sitting in the audience for the first 30 minutes to hear all their other songs! LOL.
Fontana elevated our day so much, and I will always remember it.
Response from Fontana on 10/29/2025
Thank you so much! We really appreciate it! It was our pleasure!
Kassie B
5.0
6/21/2025
The Trio Fontana are supremely talented musicians and so easy to work with!!! They truly made our ceremony and cocktail hour so romantic and magical. The Princess Bride theme the p...
erfect backdrop to the bride’s entrance in a horse drawn carriage. The trio sounded absolutely beautiful throughout the afternoon. Thank you so much for providing the perfect musical backdrop to the some of the best moments of our life!!!
Response from Fontana on 10/29/2025
Thank you so much! It was our pleasure!! The Princess Bride theme to the horse drawn carri...
age bridal entrance will go down as one of our favorites in over 20 years of playing wedding music!!
Amna O
5.0
4/16/2025
Jenny and the team were very professional. The music they played was phenomenal! I would highly recommend Trio Fontana for anyone looking to elevate their ceremony/reception to ano...
ther level! I appreciated that Jenny was fast to respond to any questions that I had.
Response from Fontana on 10/29/2025
Thank you! It was our pleasure!!
Whitney G
5.0
1/13/2025
Trio Fontana truly added magic to our wedding day. All of our guests could not stop raving about how great they were! Jenny was so easy to work with and so accommodating to our mus...
ic requests. Definitely will be recommending them to friends and family!!
Response from Fontana on 10/29/2025
Thank you!! We really appreciate it!!
Tom M
5.0
10/05/2024
Fontana Trio was wonderful! We wanted live music for our daughter's wedding and Fontana Trio was fabulous. We highly recommend them!
Response from Fontana on 10/07/2024
Thank you!
Molly H
5.0
7/05/2024
We used Trio Fontana for our wedding in May, and they were wonderful. Jenny was so sweet and easy to work with before the event -- we asked them to learn a few new songs for our ce...
remony (for a reasonable fee) and they were willing and excited to do them. Everything sounded amazing, and all of our guests were complimenting the music!
Response from Fontana on 10/07/2024
Thank you!
Carla O
5.0
6/27/2024
Fontana was wonderful to work with on our wedding. They were on top of deadlines and as they have a lot of experience, answered questions we did not even know to ask. They made su...
re everything was taken care of for the wedding day and were flexible with timing. The music choices were numerous and played beautifully during the wedding. Hiring Fontana meant we did not have to worry about music before, during or after the ceremony. It was a pleasure.
Response from Fontana on 10/07/2024
Thank you!
Suzanne S
5.0
6/27/2024
Fontana was perfect. So responsive to my music requests. And, the music was just beautiful. Highly, highly recommend them.
Response from Fontana on 10/07/2024
Thank you!
Abby K
5.0
6/26/2024
They were phenomenal! Easy to book, easy to work with, and beautiful music.
Response from Fontana on 10/07/2024
Thank you!
Olivia A
5.0
5/28/2024
I'm so glad we chose Trio Fontana to play at our recent wedding. From the beginning, Jenny was so helpful and responded to my emails promptly. They have a wide selection of songs t...
o choose from, both classical and pop.
They played beautifully and our guests loved listening to them. It really is quite the experience walking down the aisle to live string music. Thank you Trio Fontana for making our wedding even more enchanting than I could imagine!
Response from Fontana on 10/07/2024
Thank you!
Ashlyn L
5.0
5/23/2024
We hired Fontana for our wedding and they were amazing! We got so many compliments on them from our guest. Hiring them was a beautiful touch to our perfect day
Response from Fontana on 10/07/2024
Thank you!
Katie R
5.0
1/29/2024
Fontana String trio elevated the ambiance and magic of my daughter’s wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. The combination of classical and modern songs with live musicians ...
added an elegant and classy backdrop to the evening. It was perfect for the ceremony as well as letting people mingle and talk during cocktails and dinner. The music was simply beautiful and superbly played, adding just that extra perfect touch for a day my daughter and our families will always remember. Jenny was professional, flexible, and easy to work with before and during the wedding. I highly recommend them.
Response from Fontana on 02/02/2024
Thank you, Katie! It was our pleasure!
Genevieve O
5.0
11/30/2023
Did an amazing job! Very talented and professional!
Response from Fontana on 02/02/2024
Thank you, Genevieve!
Heather O
5.0
11/22/2023
Jenny and team were absolutely amazing! Jenny was great to work with and took a lot of care to ensure the music was what we envisioned. The trio played so beautifully during our ce...
remony and I’m so incredibly glad we used them!! Definitely book this group - you won’t regret it!!
Response from Fontana on 02/02/2024
Thanks Heather! We appreciate your kind words!
Britta M
5.0
11/03/2023
Words cannot express how grateful I am for Fontana! They added so much to the wedding day, the guests loved their music while being seated. They were able to make my dreams come tr...
ue by learning and playing Invisible String by Taylor Swift so I could walk down the aisle to my dream song! They were very professional and organized. 10/10 would recommend Fontana for wedding music!
Response from Fontana on 02/02/2024
Britta, Thank you so much! We truly enjoyed learning Invisible String and performing it fo...
r your entrance!
Conner C
5.0
10/31/2023
Fontana was so on top of the planning process and sounded amazing on the wedding day!
Response from Fontana on 02/02/2024
Thank you so much, Conner!
Jennifer S
5.0
10/31/2023
Fontana String trio was amazing! The played at our daughter’s wedding recently, and we absolutely loved them. They set the whole vibe with their upbeat and beautiful music during t...
he outdoor ceremony.
Our daughter chose some fun and unusual songs, which they enthusiastically agreed to play, and did so beautifully.
They really set the scene for a special ceremony and special night. Highly recommend!!!
Response from Fontana on 11/03/2023
Thank you so much, Jennifer! It was our pleasure!
Mike S
5.0
10/31/2023
Very professional. Amazing music!
Response from Fontana on 11/03/2023
Thank you, Mike!
Alexa S
5.0
10/27/2023
Loved working with them for my wedding and heard only wonderful feedback from my family and other guests. Jenny was fantastic answering my questions about the processional, etc. Th...
ey made me feel like they truly cared about making my day special. I was unsure about hiring ceremony musicians versus just playing music from someone's phone. I am so glad I hired them! It added so much beauty to an already beautiful day! Thank you Fontana!
Response from Fontana on 11/03/2023
Thank you, Alexa! Yes, we truly do care about making every client's wedding day special!!
Linda S
5.0
10/27/2023
The Fontana trio played at my daughter's wedding and it was beautiful! The music was lovely, the sound was exquisite. It added a level of beauty and presence to the ceremony to h...
ave the music played live. I would recommend them to anyone getting married. We spoke with the members of the trio before they began playing and they were very personable and seemed genuinely excited to be playing for the wedding.
Response from Fontana on 11/03/2023
Thank you, Linda! Yes, we are always excited to be playing for someone's special day!!
Rachael W
5.0
10/14/2023
The music was outstanding!! Working with the Fontana team was a breeze. I would highly recommend them for your next event!!
Response from Fontana on 11/03/2023
Thank you, Rachael!
Lea C
5.0
10/13/2023
Wow!!! TrioFontana made the wedding ceremony absolutely magical. Not only are they amazing musicians, they are consummate professionals. They were organized and their communication...
was timely and detailed. We were confident they would show up and deliver, and they exceeded our expectations.
Response from Fontana on 11/03/2023
Thank you, Lea! We are glad you are happy with our performance!
Kate C
5.0
10/06/2023
Trio Fontana took my wedding to the NEXT level of magical. Not only did they seamlessly transition from song to song but they were willing to use all of the fun nd funky music sugg...
estions I threw at them. I am especially grateful as a songwriter that they were willing to learn a song I wrote for my husband. It made my walk down the aisle unforgettable. They were extremely easy to work with, communicative, and put so much thought and care into making the soundtrack for the ceremony amazing. The biggest compliment I continue to receive about the wedding was how great the music during the service was! From The Hobbit song to Claire De Lune to Rainbow Connection to Wildest Dreams they played them all perfectly and made the event one I'll never forget.
Response from Fontana on 11/03/2023
Thank you, Kate! Yes, we always enjoy playing new music! It makes it fun for us too!!
Jenny S
5.0
9/28/2023
Trio Fontana was amazing! The strings were the perfect way to elevate our wedding ceremony, and we are so happy they could be a part of our special day. They did great!
Response from Fontana on 11/03/2023
Thank you, Jenny!
Sophie D
5.0
6/06/2023
Fontana took our wedding ceremony to the next level! We got married in the Kemper Museum and the added touch of the string trio was perfect. Jenny was so easy to work with and even...
did a special arrangement of the Forrest Gump Theme Song for my fiance (he was thrilled!). Amazing performers! 5 stars is not enough.
Response from Fontana on 11/03/2023
Thank you, Sophie! We really loved playing The Feather Theme!!
Arisa S
5.0
11/01/2022
Amazing music, super professional, 10/10 would use them again!
Tina T
5.0
10/31/2022
The music group did an excellent job with the selected music. Added a classy touch to the ceremony.
Bernadette C
5.0
10/31/2022
We recently attended our niece’s wedding in KC. Fontana’s music added such elegance to this beautiful ceremony. They truly are an amazing trio!
Daniel B
5.0
10/31/2022
My niece’s wedding was at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church in KC. The music played by Fontana, was absolutely amazingly beautiful. Having majored in voice, I totally ...
appreciated how wonderful the music selections they played. My most favorite was Ave Maria, Presentation To The Blessed Mother. I’ve have sang that song for so many occasions. I would highly recommend Fontana for any event. Working in events, Fontana would be my first choice in music.
Sheila S
5.0
10/31/2022
Music provided by Fontana went beyond our expectations - magnificent and beautiful! Jenny serves as the point person for the trio. She was easy to work with, punctual with answers ...
to my questions, and VERY professional! We received so many compliments on the ceremony music. Our daughter selected a very special song, "Can't Help Falling in Love," as her Father walked her down the aisle. The arrangement by Fontana was spot on perfect to honor her late Grandmother. "Ave Maria" was also played to honor her other Grandmother that passed and it brought tears to my eyes. Their music floated throughout the entire church. If you are interested in having strings at your ceremony or reception - go with the best - Fontana!
Nicole L
5.0
10/31/2022
Fontana was absolutely perfect for our wedding ceremony. The string trio performed beautifully and were the perfect addition for our ceremony and cocktail reception. Highly recomme...
nded!!
Megan B
5.0
10/22/2022
Trio Fontana played for my daughter’s wedding and was a pleasure to work with! Communication was excellent and they are true professionals. I was very impressed by the variety of s...
ongs on their song list. Wedding guests gave so many compliments on Trio Fontana and I’m so glad I booked them for my daughter’s wedding.
Maggie G
5.0
6/17/2022
I missed my que on my day 😆 but Fontana missed NOTHING. They made our wedding extra beautiful and I couldn't imagine our day without them. They are detail oriented, talented and w...
orth every penny.
Hannah H
5.0
6/01/2022
The Trio Fontana was incredible! They added such elegance to my ceremony! I was so worried about what to play during the ceremony and wanted something special, and they delivered! ...
I got so many compliments on the music they played! It was a pleasure walking town the aisle to their beautiful music!
Roger L
5.0
5/31/2022
Trio Fontana were absolutely flawless at our wedding. Our daughter had a Miley Cyrus song she wanted for going down the aisle. Trio Fontana created a custom rendition of the song, ...
and coordinated the timing with our wedding planner so that we hit the climax of the song right when the bride started going down the aisle.
I can't imagine how this could have been any better.
Blake R
5.0
5/10/2022
Fontana was amazing. We hired them for the ceremony, and every song they played was beautiful. They even learned how to play the Jurassic Park theme song for me to walk down the a...
isle to (it's my husband's favorite movie). All in all, I have zero complaints and would 100% recommend them.
Alyssa Z
5.0
12/22/2021
Jenny was so accommodating, professional and easy to work with. You can tell the group is experienced, knows what to ask and can take care of the rest when it comes to selecting mu...
sic, setting up and cleaning up at the venue, and navigating changes on the fly during the ceremony with music transitions. They are so pleasant to work with and made my life so easy. We received so many compliments and positive feedback from our guests. My only regret is that as the bride I didn’t get to listen to them longer- they play beautifully! Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone!
Z M
5.0
10/31/2021
They played the most beautiful music that could ever be played at a wedding
Response from Fontana on 11/02/2021
Thank you very much! That means so much to us!
Ashley D
5.0
10/31/2021
Absolutely amazing ensemble for my sister’s wedding. They played all the songs perfect that my sister and her husband requested. Prompt and professional. Would most certainly hire ...
again.
Response from Fontana on 11/02/2021
Thank you! We loved playing at your sister's wedding and were so happy to be a part of it!
Brittanye M
5.0
10/31/2021
My experience with Fontana was amazing from start to finish. Jenny was so helpful and responsive while finalizing the songs and contract for the big day. They created a custom arr...
angement for the song I wanted to walk down the aisle to, since it wasn't on their current song list for a completely reasonable fee. Their performance was flawless, their timing was impeccable and they made such a special moment that much better. They truly made our day magical.
Response from Fontana on 11/02/2021
Thank you so much! We loved playing your bridal entrance song!! :)
Roxanne C
5.0
10/26/2021
The music provided set the tone for the wedding and reception. It was beautiful, elegant and prefect for my sons and daughter in laws wedding.
Response from Fontana on 10/31/2021
Thank you so much! :)
Kris K
5.0
10/26/2021
Fontana was the perfect touch to make my daughter and son in law's wedding dream come true. Jenny was a joy to work with, quick to respond, excellent in sending out timely reminder...
s and l help with timing.
And then there is the music...Heavenly!!
Our guests really enjoyed the live music. The choice of music delighted the Bride and Groom. First wedding I've ever been to where Concerning Hobbits ( the Hobbit) was what the Bride walked down the aisle to and then the perfect surprise of The Rains of Castamere (for all the Games of Thrones fans) as the recessional.
Highly recommend Fontana for any event.
Response from Fontana on 10/31/2021
We love getting requests to play music that is unique and special to the couple! It makes ...
it fun for us too! Thanks!
Christina V
5.0
10/26/2021
We loved having Trio Fontana play our ceremony! The music really made the ceremony special- I’m so glad they were a part of our big day!
Response from Fontana on 10/31/2021
Thank you! We were glad to be part of your day too!
Emily M
5.0
10/12/2021
Trio Fontana was beautiful! They were classy, professional, and organized! Jenny was always available to answer any questions I had. I wanted a specific song played as I walked dow...
n the aisle. Trio Fontana did not originally have the song in their song list, but they were able to arrange the song perfectly and played it for my wedding as I walked down the aisle. It is already nerve wracking enough to walk down the aisle, but I felt at ease as I walked down to one of my very favorite songs! I am so glad I had Trio Fontana play during my ceremony. It brought the ceremony to life and is a memory I will have forever!
-Emily
Response from Fontana on 10/26/2021
Thank you so much!!
Michelle L
5.0
8/11/2021
We hired Trio Fontana for our daughter’s October 2021 wedding. We requested a few extra songs not currently on their playlist. The ladies had no problem finding the music and lear...
ning the new pieces (for a small fee, of course). Jenny was always available to answer any questions we had. They played so beautifully at the wedding! It was so worth it!!
Response from Fontana on 08/11/2021
Thanks Michelle! We are glad that you loved the music!!
Claire P
5.0
6/20/2021
Fontana made our ceremony everything we wanted! They were so professional, prepared and made things extremely easy for us. They played all of the songs we requested, and timed th...
e processional of our ceremony perfectly. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
Response from Fontana on 10/26/2021
Thanks very much!
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