The Full Wedding Day
Here's how each moment works, what it costs, and what you actually get.
Ceremony
Starting at $750 (1 hour). Includes 2 custom song requests at no charge.
Solo singer-guitarist for processional, ceremony interludes, and recessional. I'll work with you in advance to pick or learn the songs you want for each moment — traditional, modern cover, or something personal to the two of you. Acoustic guitar with vocals; no PA needed for intimate ceremonies, full PA available for larger outdoor or hotel venues.
Cocktail Hour
Starting at $750 per hour. Most cocktail hours are 1 to 1.5 hours.
This is the most underbooked, highest-impact slot at a wedding — and where the Loopstation does what nothing else can. I build full-band arrangements live: bass line, rhythm guitar, vocal harmonies, lead. Layered in real time so the room sounds like a four-piece band, but stays in service of conversation rather than dominating it.
Couples consistently tell me cocktail hour ended up being their favorite memory from the reception. Their guests still talk about it.
Dinner
Bundled hourly rate when combined with cocktail hour. Most weddings cover cocktail + dinner together (2 hours, starting at $1,500).
Live music during dinner service requires a different touch than cocktail hour — quieter, more melodic, designed to underscore conversation at the tables rather than fill the room. Same solo setup; different setlist energy. Often booked as an extension of cocktail hour so you have continuous live music from ceremony's end through the start of dancing.
First Dance and Parent Dances
First 2 custom songs included free with any wedding package. Additional songs $75 each.
I learn and perform first-dance songs, parent dances, and any other key moments live — same arrangement, same vocal delivery, every time. Couples consistently say the live version felt more personal than the recorded original.
Reception
Solo Reception: starting at $2,000 (3 hours). Backing Band: priced per event based on size, length, and venue. Request a custom quote.
Reception is where wedding music decisions matter most — and where the answer depends on your guest count.
Under 50 guests:
Solo singer-guitarist with Loopstation works beautifully. The full-band sound carries a smaller room without overwhelming it, and the intimate atmosphere actually suits a single performer better than a band would.
50+ guests:
I lead a scalable backing band — duo, trio, or 4-piece — designed for dance floors. There's just not enough punch in a solo act for a packed reception room. The band brings drums, bass, and the energy a dancing crowd needs. Same vocals, same point of contact (me), same planning process.
Full Wedding Day Coverage
Most couples book one continuous package from ceremony through reception. This is the most common arrangement — and the cleanest from a logistics standpoint, since you have one musician coordinating the whole day instead of handing off between vendors.
Solo Full Wedding (smaller weddings, under 50 guests)
Ceremony → cocktail hour → dinner → first dance → reception. One performer, the full day.
Starting at $2,500 (4 hours)
Solo + Backing Band Full Wedding (50+ guests)
Solo for ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and first dances. Backing band for reception dancing.
Custom quote based on band size, reception length, and venue. Typically starts in the mid four-figures.
Houston Wedding Venues I've Performed At
A partial list of Houston-area venues where I've played weddings:
The Astorian
Chateau Cocomar
Hotel ZaZa Museum District
River Oaks Garden Club Forum
Sandlewood Manor
La Tesserae
Ashton Villa (Galveston)
Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood
Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou
B&B Butchers Restaurant
Grotto Downtown
Ouisie's Table
Ocean Palace
*If your venue isn't listed, that's not a problem. I bring my own PA system (Bose L1 Pro 16 setup) and have performed at private estates, backyard ceremonies, ranches, gardens, and hotel ballrooms. The full rig is self-contained.*
Why the Loopstation Matters
Most solo wedding musicians give you exactly that — one voice, one guitar. Beautiful, but it can feel thin in larger spaces. A full band is the alternative, but the budget jumps fast.
The Boss RC-600 Loopstation closes that gap. I build the song live — bass, rhythm, harmonies, lead — so what you hear is the full arrangement of a band coming from one performer. Same setup time as a solo act. Sound that fills a room.
No backing tracks. No pre-recorded loops. Everything you hear is being played live, in the moment, responsive to your crowd. If guests get into it, I extend. If energy dips, I bring it back. A pre-recorded set can't do that.