how much should i pay the ceremony musician?
Many musicians who routinely perform at weddings will charge a higher fee for the first hour of performance, often considered a ceremony charge. Costs for a solo guitarist range from $100 - $425 for a 2-hour performance, covering the ceremony and cocktails. Solo pianists charge roughly $300 - $400 while violinists cost between $300 - $770. Duos, whether two guitars, pianos, violins or harps, range from $800 - $1,250.