Vanessa Jones

Vanessa has extensive experience performing live music for a variety of weddings, ranging from traditional church ceremonies to outdoor handfastings. Her large repertoire includes classical, folk, and traditional music. Performing solo on violin or guitar, with or without vocals she creates the ideal sound for your ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception. She can add a bass player for a fuller sound. Each performance is tailored to your preferences, ensuring the music reflects your vision and enhances the atmosphere of your wedding day.

Vanessa can tailor her musical selections to match your vision. Music for a traditional church wedding might include:

1. Gathering: Classical music performed on solo violin or with the addition of upright bass to create a stately atmosphere
2. Ceremony: Traditional wedding ceremony music to elevate and enhance to couple's exchange of vows
3. Cocktails: A mix of classical and jazz music on violin, now with the addition of a string bass player or finger style guitar

An eclectic wedding might sound more like this:

1. Gathering: Lively selection of traditional fiddle tunes to create a festive atmosphere
2. Ceremony: Creative choices that represent the uniqueness of the wedding couple
3. Dinner: Vocal, guitar, and bass renditions of folk songs

Please note that Vanessa does not perform dance music. You will need a DJ or another set of musicians if you want to dance after dinner.

Vanessa’s diverse repertoire includes the following wedding favorites:

Canon in D — Pachelbel
Wedding March —Mendelssohn
Minuet in G (#1 and #2) —Bach
Humoresque — Dvorak
Fly Me to the Moon —Sinatra/Basie
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring — Bach
Amaryllis — Ghys
Can’t Help Falling in Love — Elvis
Spring (from Four Seasons) — Vivaldi
La Vie En Rose — Piaf
Trumpet Voluntary — Clark
I Love You Truly — Jacobs-Bond
My Wild Irish Rose — Olcott
A Thousand Years —Perri
Symphony No. 9 (from The New World), II. Largo aka “Going Home”— Dvorak
Trumpet Tune— Purcell
Eidelweiss — Rodgers/Hammerstein
Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride)— Wagner
Ode to Joy — Beethoven
Wildflowers — Petty
Make You Feel My Love — Dylan

…and many more!

Vanessa performs at weddings throughout southern, central and Midcoast Maine and eastern New Hampshire, providing polished and professional music in every setting. Fill out the form below to discuss how Vanessa can make your day even more special.