CEREMONY
CURATED BY BEN THOMAS & The Seven Hills String Duo
PARTNER OF
CEREMONY
CURATED BY BEN THOMAS & The Seven Hills String Duo
PARTNER OF
Every Love Story
Deserves its Own
Soundtrack.
The moments before "I do" deserve just as much care as the celebration that follows.
Whether you envision timeless classics, contemporary favorites, or a custom arrangement of a song that's meaningful to your relationship, we'll help create a ceremony that feels uniquely yours.
The Seven Hills String Duo
Services Include :
Prelude · Processional · Bridal Entrance · Unity Ceremony · Recessional · Cocktail Hour
The Seven Hills String Duo
Services Include : Prelude · Processional · Bridal Entrance · Unity Ceremony · Recessional · Cocktail Hour
Meet Ben Thomas
Your Ceremony Music Specialist
Ceremony music is led and designed by Ben Thomas, our trusted partner & founder of The Seven Hills String Duo.
Your Guide & Designer
Instead of simply performing music, Ben personally guides every couple through the planning process—from selecting meaningful songs to creating custom arrangements that reflect your story.
15 years Experience
With hundreds of weddings, multiple industry awards, and years of experience serving couples throughout California and beyond, his thoughtful approach has become one of the hallmarks of our ceremony experience.
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Multiple "The Knot Best of Weddings" Awards
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Flawless reputation built on consecutive five-star reviews.
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Meet Ben Thomas
Your Ceremony Music Specialist
Ceremony music is led and designed by Ben Thomas, our trusted partner & founder of The Seven Hills String Duo.
Your Guide & Designer
Instead of simply performing music, Ben personally guides every couple through the planning process—from selecting meaningful songs to creating custom arrangements that reflect your story.
15 years Experience
With hundreds of weddings, multiple industry awards, and years of experience serving couples throughout California and beyond, his thoughtful approach has become one of the hallmarks of our ceremony experience.
Multiple "The Knot Best of Weddings" Awards
Flawless reputation built on consecutive five-star reviews.
Long after the flowers have faded and the cake has been cut, music is what brings you back to that moment.
The Seven Hills Planning Experience
Personal Consultation
1
Meet with Ben to discuss your ceremony, timeline, and musical vision.
Song Selection
2
Choose from an extensive library of modern favorites, timeless classics, and wedding standards.
Custom Arrangements
3
Want to walk down the aisle to a song that's uniquely yours? Ben regularly creates custom string arrangements for meaningful songs that become unforgettable ceremony moments.
Seamless Coordination
4
From family processional timing to the recessional, every musical cue is carefully planned.
One Seamless Experience
If you're also booking The Evening Beat for your reception, we'll coordinate every musical transition—from the first guest arriving through the final dance. Your ceremony music and reception entertainment are planned together, so your entire wedding day feels effortless.
Featured Performances
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
* Ceremony Packages *
* 3 Ceremony Packages *
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Duo PRELUDE
30 minutes of Prelude music as your guests arrive
All processionals (i.e. Mothers, Bridal Party, Bride/Groom etc.)
Recessional songs
Amplification for the guitar & violin
3 complimentary custom arrangements
Phone/Zoom consultation to review the songs for your big day!
From $1250
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Duo CLASSIC
30 minutes of Prelude music as your guests arrive
All processionals (i.e. Mothers, Bridal Party, Bride/Groom etc.)
Recessional songs
Amplification for the guitar & violin
3 complimentary custom arrangements
Phone/Zoom consultation to review the songs for your big day!
+ 60 minutes of Cocktail Hour music
From $1650
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Duo SUITE
30 minutes of Prelude music as your guests arrive
All processionals (i.e. Mothers, Bridal Party, Bride/Groom etc.)
Recessional songs
Amplification for the guitar & violin
3 complimentary custom arrangements
Phone/Zoom consultation to review the songs for your big day!
+ 60 minutes of Cocktail Hour music
+ 60 minutes of Dinner Hour Music.
From $2050
Why Couples Love Working With ‘Seven Hills Strings Duo’
*Why Couples Love Working With ‘Seven Hills’ *
Frequently Asked Questions
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A custom arrangement is any song not already in our song list.
Do you have a special song that is significant to your relationship?
If so, we're more than happy to arrange the song for your wedding so it can be used at a memorable moment (i.e. Bride's Processional, Recessional, First Dance, etc.)
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Great question! Although the Duo started out as just two people, we have expanded to a team of six musicians (three guitarists and three violinists).
Each musician is a professional performer, holds a Bachelor's or Masters degree in music, and must undergo a rigorous audition to be on the team.
We strive to create consistent musicianship between each member so every Duo sounds exactly the same. Once your wedding is confirmed, we're happy to tell you the specific names of the musicians to include in your programs.
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We offer professionally mixed and mastered recordings of any special song you choose for your wedding.
Many couples often ask us to record their custom arrangement song(s) so they can be cherished for years to come or even given as an anniversary gift.
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Absolutely!
Many of our couples choose to have us coordinate the music for the entire day.
In addition to preferred bundled pricing, you'll enjoy one cohesive planning experience, coordinated timelines, and a seamless musical flow from your ceremony through the reception.
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Since the violin and guitar are naturally acoustic and quiet, we do offer a complimentary amplification system for each wedding or event to help reinforce the sound.
Let’s craft your ceremony soundtrack.
INQUIRE
Continue the Celebration
The music doesn't have to end after " I do."
Whether you're planning an intimate cocktail hour or a packed dance floor, The Evening Beat can provide live entertainment for every chapter of your celebration.
The Seven Hills String Duo × The Evening Beat
"Creating unforgettable wedding experiences together."