Paul and Kerena provided such great music during our small wedding ceremony and afterwards. It really added depth and made the day even more special and memorable. We requested a special piece to be played in addition to the standard setlist, and they did a great job and their rendition sounded amazing! All of our guests truly enjoyed the music they provided, were very impressed, and had nothing but great things to say.
Matthew G.
5.0
Moeller Music played for my daughter’s wedding and I was so thrilled with the class and elegance they brought to the ceremony! Paul was very prompt in his response time to emails, was willing to consider specific pieces of music not on the master song list, added additional accompaniment with other musicians, and was so professional and kind to interact with!! I appreciated that they were so skilled in judging timing of attendants coming down the aisle and adjusting accordingly with ease, The overall quality of the prelude and ceremony was elegant and performed so beautifully, I just cannot recommend them highly enough!! We had many comments from family and friends about how much they enjoyed hearing them play and I would totally agree. I’m so thankful we were able to have Moeller Music on such a special and memorable day!!!
Tish H.
5.0
About this vendor
Paul & Kerena Moeller
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AWARD WINNER (12X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in Saint Charles, Illinois, Moeller Music Events is an award-winning wedding entertainment group. Kerena and Paul Moeller are the musicians behind Moeller Music and together they perform classical and pop music for weddings all over Chicagoland. The talented duo takes pride in producing showstopping ensembles that will delight you and your guests on your big day.
Kerena and Paul have been performing together as part of Moeller Music Events since 2006. With over a decade of experience to their name, they are confident that they can provide you with a magnificent musical experience.
The Moeller duo is made up of distinguished musicians who have achieved local and international recognition for their concerts. Having both received a bachelor’s degree in music, among other qualifications, you can trust that the pair is more than proficient at their craft.
For your prelude and ceremony, Moeller Music Events offers a basic package that includes an hour of music. Upon request, they can provide you with additional music time for the reception. Kerena and Paul offer a custom setlist and are willing to play a range of music from contemporary to traditional. The couple will bring their own sound system to ensure that their performance is of the highest quality. They would also be happy to provide sound reinforcement to support you and your officiant during your wedding.
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Instruments
Cello
Guitar
Vocals
Music Genres
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
Flamenco
Folk
Jazz
Latin
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Wedding
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Awards and Affiliations
12-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2024.2023.2022.+9 more.
Why were they selected?
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Meet the team
Paul & Kerena Moeller
Owner
The Moeller Cello and Guitar Duo perform at over 100 weddings each year. In addition, our company Moeller Music contract fellow musicians that meet our standards for over 100 additional weddings each season. In short, we know wedding music! As a husband and wife team, we give you the confidence of working directly with the artists. We both hold Master's Degrees in music performance from Eastman School of Music in New York. Many of our clients enjoy the fact that we can perform current, contemporary or popular selections from their favorite artist or band! -- & All the standards too!
Reviews
5.0
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Moeller Music consistently earns rave reviews for elegant, high-quality ceremony and cocktail-hour performances, often as a guitar/cello duo. Reviewers praise their professionalism, responsiveness, punctuality, and ability to learn custom pieces and handle logistics day-of. Guests said the music elevated the atmosphere and highly recommend hiring them.
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David E
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5.0
8/10/2025
Moeller Music is truly the best in the Chicagoland area. As a musician myself, I spent countless hours listening to wedding music groups, and Moeller stood out from the very beginn...
ing. Their training at Peabody and other prestigious music schools, along with their achievements as acclaimed soloists, gave me complete confidence in their abilities. Their technical skill, artistry, and musicianship are simply unmatched.
They even learned a special song (across the stars from Star Wars) for our ceremony and performed it with flawless precision and heart. As someone who has worked with classical music my entire life, I could not have been more impressed with Moeller. We used Moeller music for the ceremony and our cocktail hour. They are truly incredible, and I highly recommend their services.
Response from Moeller Music Events on 08/11/2025
Thanks for such a lovely review! It is so nice to be appreciated by a fellow musician:)
Matthew G
5.0
6/06/2026
Paul and Kerena provided such great music during our small wedding ceremony and afterwards. It really added depth and made the day even more special and memorable. We requested a s...
pecial piece to be played in addition to the standard setlist, and they did a great job and their rendition sounded amazing! All of our guests truly enjoyed the music they provided, were very impressed, and had nothing but great things to say.
Any questions?
Tish H
5.0
5/05/2026
Moeller Music played for my daughter’s wedding and I was so thrilled with the class and elegance they brought to the ceremony! Paul was very prompt in his response time to emails, ...
was willing to consider specific pieces of music not on the master song list, added additional accompaniment with other musicians, and was so professional and kind to interact with!! I appreciated that they were so skilled in judging timing of attendants coming down the aisle and adjusting accordingly with ease, The overall quality of the prelude and ceremony was elegant and performed so beautifully, I just cannot recommend them highly enough!! We had many comments from family and friends about how much they enjoyed hearing them play and I would totally agree. I’m so thankful we were able to have Moeller Music on such a special and memorable day!!!
Response from Moeller Music Events on 05/05/2026
Tish you were an absolute pleasure to work with as we planned your daughter's wedding musi...
c! We feel lucky to have been part of such a wonderful day!
Anna C
5.0
11/07/2025
Working with Moeller music was so easy and made everything day of a breeze — their professionalism put any anxieties we had at ease. We hired them for our ceremony and cocktail hou...
r as well as the use of a mic for our officiant and they took care of everything. The music was incredible — Paul even worked with us to play a song off the playlist and it turned out beautifully. We couldn’t ask for a better vendor to trust with our big day!
Response from Moeller Music Events on 11/07/2025
Anna, Thanks for your lovely words about our music and thanks for trusting us to provide y...
our music on such an important day in your lives. We feel honored to have been part of it! Congratulations!
Peyton S
5.0
9/03/2025
Working with Moeller Music for our wedding was a wonderful experience and gave our ceremony the classic, heartfelt touch we were hoping for. We loved that we were able to listen t...
o sound clips on their website and choose from both traditional and contemporary songs. Everyone we worked with from Moeller Music was professional, responsive, and extremely courteous- it was evident they really cared about making our day extra special and take pride in what they do.
We highly recommend working with Moeller Music!
Response from Moeller Music Events on 09/04/2025
Thanks so much! We are so pleased you enjoyed our music as well as the entire planning pro...
cess. Congratulations on a beautiful wedding!
Ashlyn S
5.0
9/02/2025
We hired Paul and Kerena to play as a guitar/cello duo for our outdoor wedding on 7/20/25 and we are so glad we did! They played a 30 minute prelude as guests were arriving and an ...
hour after during cocktail hour. They played so beautifully and it helped create a really elevated atmosphere. The classic and contemporary music was the perfect blend to get that ambiance we dreamed of having: emotional, romantic, and fun. Paul was very professional and responsive over email leading up to our wedding day, which we really appreciated too. We 10/10 recommend Moeller Music for your wedding day!
Deborah W
5.0
11/10/2024
We had the pleasure of having Moeller Music Events perform at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and they were absolutely phenomenal! Their music truly created a beautiful and...
enchanting atmosphere that perfectly complemented our special day.
Their repertoire of contemporary hits was a huge hit with all our guests. Everyone couldn’t stop raving about how wonderful the music was. They seamlessly blended classic elegance with modern tunes, making the experience both unique and memorable.
Paul and Kerena’s professionalism and talent were evident from the moment they started playing. They were not only skilled musicians but also accommodating and easy to work with.
Their music will undoubtedly elevate the ambiance and leave a lasting impression on everyone. Highly recommend hiring them for your ceremony!
Chris L
5.0
8/27/2024
Paul and his team played incredible ceremony music! The covers of modern songs before the ceremony was also a great touch. Many of our guests remarked on the quality. It was great ...
working with him as well. Highly recommend!
Diane C
5.0
7/12/2024
Moeller Music was hands down the easiest vendor to work with during my wedding planning process. If you've planned a wedding or event before, you know how crucial it is to stay in ...
touch with vendors and trust their reliability. With Moeller Music, there were no such concerns. They confirmed times and locations before I even had to ask, earning my complete trust. Their performance was outstanding as well. They stuck to our agreed-upon song recommendations and delivered flawlessly. We received numerous compliments on their musical talent, skill, and professionalism. If you're looking to hire musicians for any event, Moeller Music is the way to go!
Amanda J
5.0
7/02/2024
I cannot say enough good things about Moeller Music Events. They learned three custom songs for our ceremony and did an amazing job with all three, and everything they played throu...
ghout the prelude, ceremony and cocktail hour sounded amazing. They provided a unique sound that really helped make our event special, and we got tons of compliments on the music during the cocktail hour. Paul was great to work with during the planning stages as well. I wish I could give more than five stars!
Roxanne L
5.0
6/28/2024
Moeller Music is Absolutely Fabulous! I knew the duo would be perfect, as I’d heard them before, at which time I swore I’d have them at a party one day and as ends up my daughter’s...
wedding (5/25/24)! They certainly brought the classy vibe we desired, while also featuring some up to date pieces! We were so proud to have the duo playing as guests arrived, during the ceremony and through dinner (followed by a DJ /dancing). Canon in D as I escorted my daughter down the aisle was nothing less than magical!
We were told by many guests “best wedding they’d been to…” which I contribute in great part to the Moeller’s magic!!
The entire process was flawless from beginning to end. The price charged was fair and honestly I’d gladly have paid even more to have this very important element of the wedding including the Moeller Music;)
Joan F
5.0
12/06/2023
I was over the moon working with Paul at a wedding last weekend. As an officiant, it is so important to have the musicians follow the music cues written in the ceremony. He was r...
ight on top of it and even stepped up and provided music for the unity ceremony part, which we hadn't planned. Thank you, Paul!!!
The music was beautiful and he was so cooperative and friendly, which made it such a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Paul, I can't wait to work with you again.
All the best,
Joan
www.ceremoniesbyjoan.com
Carol W
5.0
10/11/2023
Moeller Music was a fantastic vendor for us to book for our beautiful ceremony and cocktail hour music. They were incredibly responsive throughout our planning, and were needed no ...
extra help, attention, or support in getting set up the day-of .... something that makes a HUGE difference for the bride/groom the day of! They have a wide variety of music selections to choose from as well!
Keri B
5.0
9/22/2023
After hearing Moeller perform at a different wedding, we knew we wanted to include them in our day. We hired them for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and it was such a beautiful to...
uch. The cello and guitar duo is so lovely, and it really elevated our wedding day. They were early, professional, and prompt in their responses. They even learned a song for our processional! 10/10 recommend this very talented too. Thank you Moeller!
Angie K
5.0
9/19/2023
Moeller Music Events did an absolutely incredible performance during our ceremony and cocktail hour. They are truly so talented and everybody at our wedding raved about the music. ...
They were super responsive with communication throughout the entire process as well. I would definitely recommend having them at your wedding!
Richard M
5.0
8/22/2023
We recently had the pleasure of having Moeller Music Events perform at our wedding, and they were nothing short of spectacular! Their music truly brought our ceremony and reception...
to life, creating the perfect ambiance that captivated all our guests. If you're seeking musicians who can elevate your event, we wholeheartedly recommend them!
Mark S
5.0
8/21/2023
Paul and his partner were absolutely a joy to work with. They responded quickly to requests, were self sufficient, came in and set up and played beautiful music. We couldn't have a...
sked for a better music setup.
Emily S
5.0
8/10/2023
Both Paul and Kerena were incredibly kind and professional. We were able to work with them on exactly what music and songs we would like played - and when it came time to the big d...
ay they played them all beautifully.
They helped make our wedding day very special. We would highly recommend them!
Deanna E
5.0
8/07/2023
The musicians and management of Moeller were easy to work with and very talented, even creating an arrangement of two cultural Armenian songs, which they performed impressively bea...
utifully. They had excellent timing and transitions. Their music helped set the mood we were hoping for, and their set list was so large that it was easy to choose songs we and our guests would love.
Photo credit: Bonphotage
Abby S
5.0
7/22/2023
We hired Moeller Music Events for our ceremony and cocktail hour and are so happy we did! They did a BEAUTIFUL job. We gave our songs for the ceremony and then a genre we liked for...
the remainder of the songs and they hit it out of the park. They made our ceremony feel so magical and are so talented. They are a must have at your wedding!
Rachel H
5.0
7/21/2023
Moeller Music Events did a wonderful job at our wedding. Communication with Paul was professional and prompt. We hired Kerena as a solo cellist for our ceremony, and she played bea...
utifully. They have a huge repertoire of pieces in lots of different genres, and their website has a few audio files and videos of their music, so it was not hard to pick songs. They also offer the option of renting a microphone for outdoor ceremonies, which we added to our contract. But we ended up not using it because rain forced us to move inside.
Chris B
5.0
5/08/2023
The Moellers were amazing to work with. Paul always responded right away to any emails I asked. Going into the wedding I felt confident knowing exactly what would be played for our...
ceremony. They have a huge list of songs they can play and even offer to play special requests if not listed. I can’t recommend them enough. The music walking down the aisle was perfect and we received so many compliments from people all night about how beautifully they played
Ann C
5.0
12/26/2022
Moeller Music was perfect for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. The music set a beautiful mood for the evening and lots of guests commented on how great they were. I highly r...
ecommend.
Katie K
5.0
11/14/2022
Moeller Music Events is a must have for any wedding! I had Paul and Kerena perform for our ceremony and cocktail hour and it was the best decision I ever made. Their music helped c...
reate a beautiful, elegant and fun vibe. They were very professional and organized as well. I highly recommend to everyone!
Karly R
5.0
10/22/2022
Moeller Music played at our ceremony and cocktail hour and they were incredible! The set the stage for a very beautiful and intimate ceremony. They were able to find a couple song ...
requests for me, very good with communication and played beautifully. I got many compliments about how they were a pleasure to listen to and felt it really set my wedding apart! So happy I went with them!
Response from Moeller Music Events on 10/24/2022
Thanks Karly! We had such a great time performing for you. Your wedding was amazing:)
Andi B
5.0
5/31/2022
We booked Moeller to play at our ceremony and they were FANTASTIC! From the beginning, Paul was great - he made the booking and payment process easy and helped us decide on songs f...
or our big day. They played beautifully during the ceremony!! I would absolutely recommend them!!
Response from Moeller Music Events on 05/31/2022
Andrea, thanks for your positive thoughts. We truly enjoyed performing! Congratulations!
Alice H
5.0
4/30/2022
Moeller Music was a joy to work with. They were so easy to communicate with, and very responsive. They were very willing to work with me on the ceremony music, including transcribi...
ng a new piece for the event. My husband and I received so many compliments on their playing.
We had Moeller music play for the ceremony and for cocktail hour. They were recommended to us by our venue, Armour House. Now, we highly recommend them to you!
Jennifer M
5.0
4/08/2022
Paul and Kerena's beautiful contemporary music made my daughter's ceremony! Paul was every so helpful in guiding us through the music selection process and gave us great advice on ...
timing. We appreciated their professionalism and expertise in making the ceremony flow seamlessly.
Response from Moeller Music Events on 04/13/2022
Thanks Jennifer! We truly enjoyed being part of such a wonderful day!
Shannon H
5.0
3/02/2022
Moeller Music is incredible! Having such talented live musicians perform at my wedding was truly priceless. They made the night feel so much more magical and elegant. Paul was grea...
t to work with from the start and was so patient with the many updates and changes I made in the months leading up to my wedding. Don’t hesitate to hire Moeller Music, they’ll add that extra special touch to your once in a lifetime event!
Sarah B
5.0
1/25/2022
HIRE THEM NOW! Choosing Moeller Music was one of the best decisions of our wedding planning. Paul was so easy to work with--great communication and quick responses. The music we se...
lected for our ceremony sounded beautiful on their website and TEN TIMES BETTER in person! Our guests and our bridal party were raving about how great the music was. Thank you so much Paul and Kerena! You helped make my walk down the aisle so memorable!
Diane S
5.0
12/28/2021
We hired the Moeller’s to play at our ceremony and cocktails. We were originally looking for a string trio, but when we listened to the music on their website we knew we wanted t...
he Moeller’s to play at our wedding. Paul was fantastic to work with as we planned our ceremony and the music was incredibly beautiful. Our guests raved about the music and selections. We cannot thank them enough for helping to make our wedding truly magical!
Response from Moeller Music Events on 12/29/2021
Thanks Diane,
We truly enjoyed being part of your big day! Your guests couldn't have bee...
n more enthusiastic about the music. Best wishes!
Kassie L
5.0
10/17/2021
We brought in the Moellers to play our ceremony and cocktail hour. We had originally planned to have a DJ for the ceremony, but we are glad we made the switch! Their music is absol...
utely beautiful, and the cello/guitar combo is rare but extremely cool. There were few dry eyes in the house when they played for the bride walking down the aisle. Several guests commented that listening to their music was a highlight of the night for them. Check out their samples online if you want an idea of their sound, but just know that it comes to life even better in person!
Colleen G
5.0
10/12/2021
They did a fantastic job at our wedding. They were very easy to work with and made it very easy to review song choices. Guests loved the music for both the ceremony and cocktail ho...
ur. Would highly recommend!
Devon W
5.0
10/04/2021
Absolute best addition to our wedding ceremony! Guests were raving! We had a difficult timeline and Paul handled himself wonderfully without needing constant direction from us as w...
e navigated a crazy day. Must add for your day!!!
Rachael F
5.0
9/22/2021
We used Moeller Music for live music during our cocktail hour and they truly have a great gift! The music selections were perfect and it added just the right touch to the setting/a...
tmosphere we wanted to achieve. It's unfortunate that the performance tends to end up "in the background" but I guess in this setting that's exactly the point! Highly recommend!
Joanna B
5.0
9/09/2021
We are so glad that we booked Paul and Kerena for our vow renewal ceremony and cocktail hour! After rescheduling our wedding due to the pandemic, Paul was very accommodating and wo...
rked with us throughout multiple wedding date changes. We received so many compliments from our guests and we could not recommend them more highly for their talent, professionalism, and friendliness. Do not hesitate to book them for your event.
Rachel W
5.0
8/30/2021
Moeller music did a fantastic job at our wedding. The ceremony and cocktail hour music was beautiful and we received so many compliments at our event as well. We would 100% use the...
m again and recommend them for any wedding.
Jane G
5.0
8/04/2021
Don't look any further! Contract Moeller Music - and elevate the music at your wedding! Kerena and Paul are absolutely beautiful musicians who are also experienced professionals. S...
o glad they were able to play both the wedding and the cocktail/dinner hour - because our guests told us that they enjoyed their music immensely. And working with them put us at ease. They were easy to work with and well-prepared. We cannot recommend them highly enough!
Lorin L
5.0
8/04/2021
The Moeller Duo made our wedding celebration unforgettable. They performed during our ceremony and reception, displaying their wide variety of contemporary music. Many of our gues...
ts commented on how their music enhanced the evening. They played a big role in helping to create an elegant and entertaining atmosphere.
Isabella N
5.0
3/25/2021
My husband and I are so grateful to have had Paul and Kerena play for our wedding ceremony. We had two very specific songs in mind for our processional, and the Moeller duo learned...
them, arranged them, and executed them flawlessly. I can truly say that I have never heard more talented musicians in my life.
Paul was also very communicative and responsive during the entire planning process. Despite how crazy wedding planning got over the course of the past year, I never had any doubts about hiring the Moellers, and I knew that no matter what happened, we would have the most beautiful ceremony music. And we did!
Overall, please please PLEASE book Moeller Music Events for any of your live music needs. It will be the best decision you ever make. :)
Sarah O
5.0
10/16/2020
Paul and his partner did a wonderful job at our backyard covid-conscious wedding! Paul was very easy to work with and was so flexible with all the changes that occurred - venue cha...
nge, multiple date changes, you name it! Both the music and the customer service exceeded expectations.
Kate K
5.0
5/07/2020
We are having to postpone our wedding due to the current pandemic and Paul has been so flexible and helpful throughout the process! It is not an easy or fun decision to make, but h...
e has assisted in making it a smooth transition.
Ashley D
5.0
4/30/2020
Paul has been so unbelievably amazing to work with. With all of this craziness of the COVID-19 pandemic happening right as we are about to have our wedding, my panic and anxiety ha...
s gone through the roof. Unfortunately, we had to make the difficult decision of postponing our wedding to next year. Paul was so flexible and accommodating throughout the whole entire process. It was a breeze!! Paul has been the glimmer of hope through this all. He has been so unbelievably helpful through all of this craziness and I am so excited to have such a dependable and creative artist on our new wedding date!
Sarah S
5.0
11/23/2019
Moeller Cello plays beautiful music and has a wide array of songs to choose from. We selected more contemporary songs, but they offered classical songs as well to choose from. We...
requested they play songs for our ceremony and our cocktail hour. They did such a nice job at the ceremony that my officiant asked for their information so he could recommend them for other couples! We received many compliments from our guests on the live music, it was a huge hit. We highly recommend Moeller Music to our closest family and friends.
Irene I
5.0
10/30/2019
Paul and his wife are exceptional. Their music is well orchestrated and the acoustic guitar and cello combination makes for the ultimte wedding experience. Our guests loved the Av...
e Maria (by Schubert) played during the lighting of the unity candle.
Paul is very professional and responsive and extremely interested in ensuring we had the most memorable wedding experience.
Kelly B
5.0
8/31/2019
The Moeller's did a wonderful job playing at our wedding ceremony. We asked them to play acoustic adaptations of Muse, Temper Trap, and The Cranberries - the arrangements they ca...
me up with were perfect. Their music made our ceremony so special - we can't recommend them enough!
Susan J
5.0
8/27/2019
Paul and Kerena's music really added that something extra special to the touching ceremony & made the wedding day all that more memorable. We received so many wonderful comments f...
rom our guests. Simply beautiful!!
Rebecca F
5.0
6/19/2019
The Moeller Cello & Guitar Duo were easily one of my top two favorite vendors I hired for my wedding. I would pay any amount to hire them. They are very professional and very exper...
ienced. I have to admit I was a little weary before the wedding because there was minimal communication besides telling them a few songs I would like played during the ceremony. I hadn't even met them in person before my wedding day. I was worried something would go wrong. I completely underestimated them. They were very independent, came and set up themselves, began doing their job and they anticipated the timing of the ceremony as well and it went off without a hitch. Their music is very beautiful and breath taking. They came, they did their job, and they left. I did not have to worry about them at all during my wedding day and I'm so glad I was able to hire them!
Catherine M
5.0
6/19/2019
What a wonderful addition to our daughter's wedding. Extremely talented and very professional. I highly recommend!
Kimberly B
4.0
6/02/2019
The music was absolutely beautiful for our ceremony and they even worked with a singer friend of ours to learn a new piece to preform during the ceremony.
