Milwaukee's Best Live Wedding Music
Southeastern WI
Service area
Braden Zitoun
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Gabriel’s Horns Event Musicians is a wedding entertainment company based in Milwaukee, WI. Established in 1993, this award-winning ensemble has been providing clients with unforgettable milestone celebrations ever since.
Braden Zitoun is the founder and owner of Gabriel’s Horns Event Musicians. A passionate music lover, she began her studies at Indiana University many years ago and has been a member of the prestigious Philharmonic Orchestra since 2006. Braden and her team can cater to a wide range of events, such as engagement parties, ceremonies, receptions, and next-day celebrations too. This talented group can play an array of instruments such as strings, harp, bagpipes, brass, piano, and more.
The agency at Gabriel’s Horns and Event Musicians offers a range of services to make your big day even more special. Braden begins the planning process with a complimentary consultation to discuss your event size, preferred style, and budget. She and the team can provide as many musicians as you wish, who strive to craft unique arrangements that speak to the style of your event. Personal requests are also welcomed and incorporated into the wedding setlist. From heartfelt soloists to a lively mariachi band, Gabriel’s Horns Event Musicians can happily cater to your wishes, allowing you to enjoy your once-in-a-lifetime celebrations.
Woman-owned Business
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Instruments
Bagpipes
Cello
Fiddle
Flute
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Viola
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Celtic
Classical
Flamenco
Folk
Jazz
Latin
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Braden Zitoun
Owner
Not only am I the owner of Gabriel's Horns, but I am also the cellist. I have played hundreds of weddings over the last 20 years, and I love to bring my experience and love of music to the couple's special day. I hold both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Indiana University in cello performance, and I am an active musician, and dedicated teacher in the Milwaukee area. I am passionate about sharing beautiful music, and have a lot of fun at the same time!
Reviews
4.9
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Gabriel's Horns garnered exceptional praise from multiple couples for their performance at weddings, particularly for adding elegance and sophistication to ceremonies and cocktail hours. Reviewers highlighted the quartet's beautiful music selection, professionalism, and ease of communication, commending Braden in particular for her helpfulness and attention to detail. The musicians were described as talented, punctual, and accommodating, contributing immensely to the special atmosphere of each wedding they were a part of. Overall, Gabriel's Horns received high recommendations for their stellar live music services.Evanee S
5.0
2/24/2026
Gabriel's Horns were AMAZING! They were able to work with custom music I had made for our wedding date and it sounded absolutely wonderful. I cannot recommend this crew enough! Tha...
nk you so much for making our day so special!
Madeline W
5.0
10/09/2025
Gabriel's Horns was an amazing vendor. They were responsive, affordable, organized, and so talented! They really added to our ceremony. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for l...
ive music.
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 10/10/2025
Thanks for letting us be a part of your beautiful wedding! Congratulations again!
Any questions?
Cassandra Z
5.0
8/13/2025
Gabriel’s Horn’s performed at our wedding at The Valerie on July 19, 2025 and they were truly amazing!
Having a quartet from Gabriel’s Horns be part of our ceremony and cocktail ...
hour added such a touch of elegance which was exactly what I was going for with our ceremony and cocktail hour.
Working with Braden, she was very communicative and knowledgeable and helped me plan such a beautiful afternoon. Very easy going, and professional!
For those from Gabriel’s Horns who performed at our wedding, thank you! It was such a beautiful get and happy to have you part of it?
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 08/15/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! Congratulations on your beautiful wedding!
Amy S
5.0
11/25/2024
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Gabriel’s Horns for our wedding, and we couldn’t have been more impressed! From the very first conversation, their professionalism and ...
passion for what they do were evident. They took the time to discuss our musical preferences, and their attention to detail was outstanding.
On our wedding day, the music was simply beautiful. The quartet created such a warm and elegant atmosphere during both our ceremony and cocktail hour. They played a mix of classic songs and some of our personal favorites, and everything sounded flawless.
What truly set Gabriel’s Horns apart was how easy and stress-free they made everything. They arrived on time, set up quietly and efficiently, and were so friendly and accommodating. It was clear that they were genuinely invested in making our wedding day special.
Ellie D
5.0
10/02/2024
Gabriel's Horns was extremely easy to work with and plan our ceremony with! They fulfilled our music requests and were extremely professional! We are so happy we chose them as our ...
ceremony musicians.
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 10/02/2024
Thank you so much! And congratulations on your beautiful wedding! We were so happy to be a...
part of it.
Jessica H
5.0
7/01/2024
Highly Recommend Gabriel’s Horns! Gabriel’s Horns truly provided a special touch to our ceremony and cocktail hour. We provided them with a list of requests and they executed flawl...
essly. It truly was so memorable. Braden was wonderful to work with and was easy to communicate with. Thank you again to her and the musicians at Gabriel’s Horns!
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 07/01/2024
Thanks so much for having us be a part of your special day! Congratulations to you both!
Kate W
5.0
10/02/2023
We were fortunate to have Braden and her talented trio of string musicians perform at our wedding, and it was truly magical! Braden's communication throughout the planning process ...
was exceptional. She was responsive, attentive, and accommodating to our musical preferences and requests, which made the entire experience stress-free. Additionally, the trio's performance on our wedding day was nothing short of beautiful. Their music added a touch of elegance and sophistication to our ceremony and cocktail hour. We are incredibly grateful to Braden and Gabriel’s Horns for making our wedding day so beautiful!
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 10/05/2023
Thank you so much Kate! It was a beautiful wedding and we were so happy to be a part of it...
!
Beka L
5.0
7/24/2023
They were on time and were great! They played beautifully and made our ceremony feel more special.
Spenser D
5.0
7/23/2023
Gabriel's Horns provided a wonderful string quartet for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They have a great list of music to choose from and even let us pick a song that wasn...
't on the list on their website! They're super responsive and great to work with. We would highly recommend them if you're looking for a live ensemble of some kind.
Kelly L
5.0
1/03/2023
Top notch string quartet! The music was beautiful!! Highly recommended!
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 01/04/2023
Thanks so much for having us be a part of your wedding!
Larissa C
5.0
10/10/2022
My husband and I were so blown away by Gabriel's Horns!!! the string quartet we had exceeded our expectations. It truly made our ceremony so special and I can't imagine not having ...
them there. Braden was fantastic to work with and helped us through this whole process. If you're on the fence with booking an ensemble DO NOT HESITATE! you will not be disappointed!!
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 10/11/2022
Thank you, Larissa, for having us play for your beautiful ceremony! Congratulations to you...
both!
Olga C
5.0
10/07/2022
Just the perfect touch for our wedding ceremony. I had multiple people come up to me after the ceremony and comment on how lovely Gabriel's Horns were. They did an excellent job!
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 10/07/2022
Thank you Olga! It was a beautiful ceremony and we really enjoyed playing for it.
Congrat...
ulations to you both!
Braden
Michelle N
4.0
9/14/2022
It was great working with Braden. He was very professional and we got to pick exactly what music they played. The only thing I would recommend is have some sort of sound system for...
them at your venue. We purposely came to cocktail hour just to hear them and unfortunately, we could not hear them well at all. We were very bummed. If you stood close to them we could hear them and family took videos of their performance but if you walked away it was hard to hear anything. I really regret not giving them some kind of sound system.
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 09/14/2022
Thanks for having us Michelle! It was a fun cocktail hour, and we really enjoyed playing y...
our requests. Congratulations to you both!
Danielle N
5.0
5/15/2022
They were absolutely remarkable. Consummate professionals and extremely talented. I am so thankful to have been able to have Gabriel’s Horn set the mood for my wedding! You won’t r...
egret having them there for your special event.
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 05/16/2022
Thank you Danielle! And congratulations on your beautiful wedding!
Jade H
5.0
12/11/2021
The musicians were great! I was worried that because they were not there for the dress rehearsal that something might go wrong, but they were flawless. I had emailed them the music...
pieces I had selected and let them know when I wanted them to start and stop playing for entrances and such and they performed without a hitch! I received so many compliments about how professional and perfect they sounded.
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 12/13/2021
Thanks so much, Jade! Your ceremony was beautiful, and we had a great time playing!
Barbara S
5.0
9/24/2021
Gabriel's Horns was the string quartet that played at my daughter's wedding, both the ceremony and the reception. They are easy to work with, reliable and musically talented. We ...
didn't have to worry about the logistics; they worked with the planner at the venue, showed up and played beautifully. We received many compliments from delighted guests!!
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 09/27/2021
Thank you Barbara! It was a beautiful wedding!
Kristine H
5.0
8/28/2021
We wanted our prelude to include a Mozart composition that was meaningful to us but not in Gabriel's Horns repertoire; Braden offered to have a clarinetist join their string quarte...
t and the end result was elegant. Gabriel's Horns enhanced our Nuptial Mass with their outstanding talents, playing the Marian devotion, as well. Many of our guests commented on how beautiful the music was and how lovely the musicians played; a real treat for all present.
Braden was our main point of contact and was always prompt in her responses. I would highly recommend Gabriel's Horns - first class.
Elizabeth O
5.0
8/24/2021
Absolutely beautiful strings for my ceremony and jazz band for the dinner reception and cocktail hour. Extremely talent, extremely responsive and professional.
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 08/25/2021
Thanks Liz! It was a beautiful wedding!
Natalie K
5.0
7/30/2021
We hired Gabriel's Horns for our wedding in Madison and they were even more beautiful sounding in person than what was recored on the website. I was so impressed and so was my husb...
and who played viola for many years. He even asked them to change the tempo in songs and they did.
I worked with Braden, who was quick to communicate and answer questions. Also, this quartet was so professional, every song (new or old) that we asked if they could play, they said yes. They can play anything. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Ashley F
5.0
6/23/2021
Gabriel’s Horns was the best investment for our wedding! They elevated the entire night and made even our small covid friendly wedding feel classy and special. Braden was so respon...
sive and easy to work with. The whole team is so accommodating and were willing to switch locations for our first dance despite it being well over 90 degrees. We simply cannot recommend them enough.
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 06/23/2021
Thank you Ashley! It was a beautiful wedding -- congratulations to you both!
Ingrid O
5.0
4/21/2021
Gabriel's Horns provided the most beautiful music for my wedding ceremony. Not only did I get so many compliments on the music, my now husband and I both absolutely loved it oursel...
ves. The string quartet was such a beautiful touch. Plus, they were able to accommodate our custom request, which made our ceremony that much more personal and special to us. 10/10 would recommend!
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 04/22/2021
Thank you Ingrid! It was a beautiful ceremony! Congratulations to you both!
Carolyn C
5.0
1/26/2021
Gabriel's Horns has an extensive song list and will tell you exactly how many performers you need for the music to sound good. They were very professional to work with, arrived on...
time, and played beautifully for our ceremony. I'm so glad we decided to hire them for our wedding. They really added that special touch to our day. I would recommend them to others.
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 01/26/2021
Thank you, Carolyn, and congratulations again!
Sarah S
5.0
1/18/2021
Braden and the other members of the string quartet we hired for our wedding were absolutely wonderful! The one "must" I had to have for our wedding was a live string quartet, and G...
abriel's Horns was absolutely perfect. These are professional musicians and the quality of their music was a joy to experience on our special day. Braden was very easy to work with, and I really appreciated his timely communication on any last minute questions I had leading up to the big day. We would HIGHLY recommend Gabriel's Horns for any scenario in which you want quality and professional musicians to help create the right atmosphere through music.
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 01/26/2021
Thank you Sarah, and congratulations on your beautiful wedding!
Natalie G
5.0
9/16/2020
We hired Braden Zitoun of Gabriel's Horns as a solo cellist for our wedding ceremony, and were stunned by the level of excellence she brought to our special day. Braden was always...
professional and courteous in our communications, and was patient with us as we shifted plans due to COVID. I was tearing up at the altar. I couldn't have picked a better musician for our wedding.
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 09/16/2020
Thanks Lucas! I enjoyed working with you and being a part of your beautiful ceremony!
ELIZABETH S
5.0
12/27/2019
What a delight to work with! Braden was our main point of contact throughout the process and we hired a solo cellist who was willing to learn a specific piece that meant a lot to m...
e from my childhood. He played prelude music as well as for the ceremony. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Erin H
5.0
12/23/2019
Braden was our main contact through Gabriel's Horns and was a pleasure to work with. We had a string trio perform our ceremony music at our wedding, and it was wonderful! Our selec...
tions were Clair de Lune, Largo from Winter from the Four Seasons suite, and All I want for Christmas is you. Each musician was very personable and professional, and we are so glad we went with Gabriel's Horns for our ceremony music!
Mackenzie K
5.0
11/04/2019
We used Gabriel's Horns for our wedding ceremony processional and recessional and they were fabulous! I wanted a Beatles medley for the procession, with different songs for the gra...
ndparents, bridal party, and then my Dad and me and they executed it exactly as I imagined! Would highly recommend them for your wedding needs- very easy to work with, professional, and talented.
Olivia Y
5.0
10/16/2019
We are so happy we chose Gabriel’s Horns to perform at our wedding on 9/28/19. We had a string quartet play for the ceremony and a pianist play for the dinner part of our reception...
. All of our guests loved hearing the live music. Braden was so easy to work with!! Thank you so much for being a part of our special day!
Cadie R
5.0
8/21/2019
Braden was wonderful coordinating everything, even when his emails got sent to my spam. He was super patient and agreeable to my new husband arranging our recessional piece, inste...
ad of picking one of the many selections. The cellists were wonderful and played beautifully. We couldn't have a more perfect and personal touch to our wedding ceremony.
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 08/23/2019
Thanks Cadie! I enjoyed working with you as well!
Mallory A
5.0
8/19/2019
Braden made it so easy for us to pick our ceremony music. Gabriel's Horns has an incredibly diverse portfolio so we were able to walk down the aisle to all our top picks, even some...
out of the box selections like David Bowie and Metallica!
Sarah M
5.0
5/04/2019
I've always dreamt of strings at my wedding ceremony and Gabriel's Horns helped my dream come true. Braden was so easy to work with and quick to respond to my questions. There was ...
a great music selection to choose from and our strings trio sounded beautiful. We received many compliments from our guests. I chose modern love songs and I still get choked up when I think back to walking down the aisle to a beautiful rendition of 'Your Song' by Elton John. Thank you for helping me have such a beautiful ceremony!
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 05/08/2019
Thank you Sarah! Congratulations on a beautiful wedding!
Ciera S
5.0
10/30/2018
A dream come true. so modern and classy! We are so pleased with the violinist and cellist who played our wedding 10-27-18. They were so professional and played beautifully. The gue...
sts came up to me and gave me so many compliments on the music choice and their work. We are so thankful!
Amanda P
5.0
6/26/2018
Braden did a wonderful job of working with me to make my ceremony-music dreams happen. The pianist and violinist did a wonderful job of playing modern songs that I personally selec...
ted, and Braden even arranged new music when I chose songs they had never played before! I am so glad we hired Gabriel’s Horns for our ceremony music!
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 06/28/2018
Thank you, Amanda! We were so glad to be a part of your beautiful wedding!
Titi J
5.0
6/17/2018
Braden was very easy to talk and quick to respond via email. We did our planning from out-of-state and Braden made it easy for us to relax and not stress. They played for our cerem...
ony and half of our cocktail hour. It was extremely hot the day of our wedding, but the musicians did a fantastic job! It was absolutely beautiful and created a very elegant ambiance for our barn wedding!
Holly V
5.0
6/06/2018
Braden was quick to respond and easy to work with. We booked Gabriel’s Horns in kind of short notice and they were very accommodating for our wedding ceremony. The musicians travel...
ed in a wild snowstorm in April and did an amazing job. The guests stated they loved the music before the wedding and the ceremony music really tied everything together and gave a great feel to the day. Thank you!
Kim G
5.0
5/10/2018
Thanks to Braden our contact, we had a jazz quartet that was outstanding for our daughter's wedding reception. They played a nice mix of styles and kept the vibe upbeat. Our gues...
ts were extremely complimentary of their talent and the tightness of the sound. Thanks Gabriel's Horns for setting an amazing atmosphere.
Matthew B
5.0
4/17/2018
Braden was our initial point of contact and was wonderful to work with. She followed up with timely answers to our questions and we had a song list put together in no time. On the ...
day of our wedding, she arrived promptly with a violinist and played through our set list up to the ceremony where timing was key. We were running a little late and they still played through until the end of cocktail hour. Absolute professionals through and through and of course talented musicians. We couldn't recommend them more highly.
Deborah E
5.0
10/27/2017
We hired Gabriel's Horns for our October wedding and they were everything we could hope for! Braden was very easy to work with and gave a bunch of recommendations for music, whethe...
r we wanted more classical or contemporary.
For the ceremony itself, the string duo was amazing. Such a great addition to a beautiful ceremony!
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 10/27/2017
Thank you so much! We were so glad to be a part of your ceremony. All the best to both o...
f you!
Braden
Erin B
5.0
9/26/2017
Our violinist Margeet was amazing! I unfortunately couldn't hear most of the music since I was the bride, but we got many compliments! She was prompt and did a great job. I would r...
ecommend them to anyone.
mlynnsun S
5.0
5/02/2016
My husband and I selected Gabriels' Horns as our ceremony musicians for our wedding this past weekend. Jennifer was our point of contact and was in constant communication with us f...
rom the very beginning, up to the big day. We had a pianist and a violinist (Gina and Ann) who played beautifully, and even learned a new song for us. Gina came and visited me up in my dressing room on the wedding day and confirmed a few details, which helped me feel reassured things would go smoothly. My husband raved about their performance, and hearing their music before I walked out made me even more excited to walk down the aisle. Thank you Jennifer, Gina, and Ann for helping make my wedding day unforgettable and better than I imagined. You gals are amazing!!!!
Kerry O
5.0
9/21/2013
My husband and I recently used Gabriel's Horns for our wedding. We couldn't have been happier with the outcome! I can't express how much the duo added to our wedding. They played...
during our ceremony and then during cocktail hour. Everyone was extremely professional and the sound was incredible. We are just so thrilled. I would recommend Gabriel's Horns to anyone and everyone! You can easily customize what you would like played. My husband and I aren't very traditional so we had a lot of covers of love songs. IT WAS PERFECT!
Response from Gabriel's Horns Wedding Musicians on 10/17/2019
Thank you Olivia! And congratulations on your beautiful wedding!
Heather D
5.0
9/14/2013
Gabriel's Horns was great & easy to work with. The string duo was fantastic & we received numerous compliments from our guests for them. They made our ceremony extra elegant & brig...
ht. I recommend them. I only gave 4 stars for value since our dj for the whole night was almost the same price - although that might've been due to the steep discount we received for hosting a Friday wedding.
Emilie L
5.0
9/03/2013
We didn't have a ton of communication prior to the wedding with Gabriel's Horns, which made me nervous (I like to talk about/confirm things). ut we chose the pieces we wanted them ...
to play and invested our faith that those would sound how we hoped they would. My goodness! Walking down the aisle (immediately after feelings so nervous I thought I would puke) and hearing how beautifully they were playing Canon in D...ahhh! Just gave me chills. They were incredible. The acoustics were incredible. I'd hire them again 400x over. I cannot wait to get our videography back to listen to it all over again. So amazing.
Eliese R
5.0
3/24/2013
My husband and I were married on June 18th, 2011. I found good reviews regarding Gabrielle’s Horns and I decided to contact them regarding their musical expertise for our wedding ...
ceremony. It also turned out that a musician who I had already been working with knew the horn player through Gabrielle’s Horns. My husband and I both value music and we are both musicians ourselves. I had played the French Horn through high school and college, and wanted to have a French Horn perform with a string ensemble at our wedding (which is a rare request) - we wanted to have a very professional and unique sound. Kathy Krubsack was our horn player through Gabrielle’s Horns and she was very accommodating, flexible, and talented. Initially, I had interviewed several other horn players before deciding that Kathy was the best fit for our musical needs. She was confident, very experienced, and had many arrangements we could choose from. Kathy was very comfortable transposing horn music to accompany a string ensemble and she was very personable and knowledgeable. She sent me horn solos that she was familiar with, and was happy to work with me and another ensemble to create a beautiful, individualized sound. She was very professional and always returned my emails and phone calls in a timely fashion and I was impressed with her level of communication and responsiveness. In addition, she also charged a reasonable amount of money for her services. Music is so important to both me and my husband, and we were thrilled with our experience! We would recommend Gabrielle’s Horns to anyone who requires professional musicians for their wedding, party, etc.
Colleen C
5.0
3/18/2013
We actually had Gabriel's Horns play out a formal work event. They were very professional, easy to work with, flexible and sounded fantastic. They made the event relaxing yet maje...
stical at an incredibly reasonable price. I would definitely recommend them for a wedding or event.
ann k
5.0
3/15/2013
Our daughters wedding was an outdoor wedding on a very hot Saturday afternoon. The guests were all seated but the groom & groomsman had not arrived yet. They were a 1/2 late arrivi...
ng but the music played on & the worst happened it started raining. Without missing a beat the guests were ushered into Church & the music played on. They were wonderful & never complained. We had so many wonderful comments on the music & how beautiful it was. I highly recomend Gabriel's Horns for any ocasion.
Jennifer I
5.0
3/15/2013
I was somewhat an un-organized bride that just happened to hire some of the best professionals-Thank God! Gabriel's Horn's was hired to as a string trio to play at my ceremony in ...
St. Matthew's Church in lieu of having the organ. I contacted them very early (several months prior to the date) and briefly explained what kind of music I was looking for. As most brides know, the day creeps up all of a sudden and with so many vendors it can be overwhelming. I never touched base or gave these talented musicians any specifics. They showed up on time, looked professional, played exactly what I had imagined (and briefly shared with them) Everything was perfect- their transitions, phasing out when need be, etc! I would hire them in a heartbeat if I had to do it all over! Also, they are very reasonable in price!
Jennifer M
5.0
3/15/2013
The music was absolutely beautiful and they were very accommodating! Highly recommend!
Suzanne L
5.0
3/15/2013
We had Gabriel's Horns for our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. They were on time, professional, polite and talented. We highly recommend them!
Jennifer A
5.0
3/15/2013
Gabriel's Horns uses great musicians, and are very helpful and easy to work with. We would recommend them anytime, and would definitely use them again.
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