Ben Welch was an absolute joy to have at our wedding ceremony at San Francisco City Hall in November. His cello music was beautiful and created such a warm, romantic atmosphere that made the moment feel even more special. Ben was kind, professional, and wonderful to work with, and our guests couldn't stop talking about how lovely the music was. We're so grateful to have had him as part of our day and highly recommend him for any special occasion. read more

We had such a wonderful experience with Ben and Katie at our wedding ceremony at the San Francisco City Hall. From the very beginning, communication was seamless -- Ben was responsive, professional, and made it so easy to plan the specific songs we wanted for our ceremony. On the day itself, the performance was absolutely beautiful and they created such a special atmosphere for us. The music was everything we hoped for and more. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented and reliable musician for their event. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! My husband and I hired Ben to play (duo with violin) for our SF City Hall wedding and words cannot express how amazing his talents were. Ben was also so organized throughout the entire process- from the moment we secured our spot in his calendar to the day of the wedding. He was on top of everything and even got to the location early. Very professional, easy to work with, and super communicative. Without him, the wedding would not have been the same. Thank you always, Ben read more

Ben was wonderful to work with. He played the cello for our one hour ceremony at SF City Hall. He was easy to work with, helped make suggestions for our music and was super communicative! We recommend him to anyone! read more

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Ben is in the list for musicians for SF City Hall weddings. He was great to work with for our wedding. He has an extensive list of songs that he can play and we made selections for our ceremony in advance. His music was wonderful and our guests enjoyed his performance. read more

Ben was absolutely perfect for our wedding. He was really involved with getting everything right with our song choices and planning it all out. He was extremely helping us feel confident about the whole experience. He played beautifully. Could not recommend him more. Made the day perfect! read more

We had a beautiful wedding at San Francisco City Hall in August. Ben's music contributed a lot to our day. He communicated very effectively prior to the wedding and spent extra time to come up with a special arrangement for a song we really wanted to incorporate. Thanks Ben and we would highly recommend you to others! read more

Ben was amazing, courteous and professional. He's a great communicator and helped me deciding the songs and itinerary as requested. He performed at my wedding at the Mayor's Balcony in SF City Hall, all my family was happy to have him on our very intimate wedding as he played songs we all enjoy. Even when I had to go away at the end because I had to take more pictures, he kept playing for my family and my parents where dancing with so much joy! Thank you so much Ben for all the attentions and for being part of our special day! I can't wait to have another event where I can invite you to play your beautiful music. read more

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My daughter got married in September 2024 at SF City Hall and Ben helped to make it magical for her! Ben was a joy to work with, especially since my daughter wanted some "non-traditional" wedding music. After talking with Ben I was completely at ease and trusted him to help us make the day perfect! We had so many guest say that the music was wonderful! Can't say enough good things about this very nice man!! Thank you again and again! read more

Hired Mr. Snellings to play solo cello for our wedding ceremony in San Francisco City Hall. He did a wonderful job of playing our favorite songs from his extensive repertoire. Ben was very friendly, professional, and coordinated with us to make sure all songs were played at the appropriate times. I would definitely recommend him for your special event. read more

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Ben did absolutely amazing and was the perfect addition to our ceremony! Thank you Ben! read more

Ben is a very professional and talented man! We cannot be more grateful for his services. He got to our ceremony early to make sure he could talk to our officiator to coordinate with her. He was very nice and attentive to everything. He did an excellent job playing all the songs requested by us and definitely made our wedding more special. Thank you so much Ben! Highly recommended! read more

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I was lucky to have been paired with Ben when I began taking cello lessons at the San Francisco Community Music Center. He is a patient and encouraging instructor, which made the awkward beginning of learning the instrument as an adult much less awkward. I knew he was on the list of musicians approved to play at City Hall weddings, so when my wife and I decided to tie the knot, I asked him to play for us. He's talented and professional, and he's got a lot of experience playing City Hall weddings. His playing was a perfect accompaniment to our ceremony, and I'd recommend him without hesitation. read more

Ben did a fantastic job playing the cello at our wedding ceremony at City Hall! He was very professional, helpful and easy to work with, he was quick to respond via email. He has a wide music selection and is very talented. You won't go wrong booking Ben for your next event! Thanks so much, Ben! read more

My wife and I just got married at City Hall in San Francisco and had the option of having music during our ceremony. Ben came up on the approved vendor list as a cellist and since the cello was our first choice, we decided to email him. Ben responded promptly and was completely professional from the very beginning. He made this one of many wedding to-do's incredibly easy and peaceful. He is super knowledgeable, informative and a delight to work with. His rates are fair and not surprisingly showed up early, looked sharp and impressed the crowd with his repertoire. We can't thank or recommend Ben enough if you are looking to add class and elegance to your event. read more

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Hiring Ben as our wedding cellist was one of the best decisions I made. We did 1 hour wedding ceremony at the SF city hall in Sept 2022. Our ceremony was short enough to end within 30 minutes but Ben stayed and played for the rest of 30 minutest as well during our photo session. Very professional and I appreciate for that, as it isn't easy as it sounds. I've read one of his reviews that he played a role more than a cellist. I can't agree more - he helped me set up the ceremony timeline along the music and set the entire tone of the ceremony. Thank you again & I'm 200% recommending Ben as your wedding cellist! read more

Amazing!! Ben played with a partner at our wedding at SF City Hall, a duo of violin and cello. He was an excellent, responsive communicator, incredibly organized, and a beautifully talented musician. People in city hall (especially my little 1 year old nephew) were enraptured by their performance. They played a mix of classical and modern arrangements, and gave us a good amount of choice with a robust and creative repertoire to select from. Thank you Ben!! read more

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Ben was absolutely wonderful, professional, and helpful He performed a solo cello at our wedding, which we LOVED. All our guests, enjoyed his performance which set such a beautiful tone to our wedding. I would highly recommend him. Thank you again Ben! read more

Ben did a solo cello performance for my wedding and he was fantastic. He worked with me on organizing a list of music and he played the list beautifully. read more

Ben played at my wedding In city hall, an It Was amazing. I was really confused with the choices I was going to have, he took the time to guide me and gave me wonderful suggestions. I love the way he performed. read more

I got married at SF City Hall in December 2021 and the whole atmosphere was perfect . Ben definitely helped bring everything together for us on our special day. He is very professional, kind, on-time, communicative, and has performed at many weddings (familiar with SF City Hall Weddings, fyi) and events. Our families and friends loved him. I never hired a professional cellist before, let alone, get married. lol So I was very unfamiliar with the process, however, Ben answered all our questions and concerns. We felt like he went beyond his role as our cellist because he could have just showed up and performed, but he was extremely helpful in helping us understand the breakdown and timing of events in our 1 hour wedding ceremony at city hall. He also played our "special request" so beautifully. He has a huge variety of music in his repertoire that we were able to choose from. We highly recommend Ben. read more

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Ben is amazing! He played cello at our SF City Hall wedding in March 2024 and his music was just magical. Prior to our wedding day, he provided us with an outline of what to expect and helped keep us organized with the timing of music that coincided with the ceremony schedule. No stress at all! I would highly recommend him :) read more

If anyone out there is an adult who has always wanted to learn the cello but figured it was too late to start, this review and this teacher are for you. I'm middle aged and finally decided to deal with any anxiety or embarrassment that comes with being an older adult learner because I love the instrument, difficult as it is. In addition, my background is in piano, not strings and it had been so long I had forgotten how to read the bass clef entirely. The only way this was going to work was if I ended up with a good and patient teacher. Ben is all this. He is not critical the way some teachers are and he is receptive to hearing about how you learn best -- which I know, because I am old. I may never be that great but it's not about that anyways, it's the journey. Thanks, Ben! read more

Ben was the solo cellist for our wedding at SF City Hall in September 2023. From our first communication to the day of our wedding, he was very professional and communicative. We did not have a wedding coordinator, and he talked us through the experience of a wedding at City Hall on the fourth floor gallery on a busy Friday afternoon. He had a comprehensive collection of songs to choose from. We were a bit worried how some of the songs would sound with a soloist instead of a trio, for example, but we shouldn't have worried because his music was so beautiful! On the day of the wedding, he arrived early and discussed timing of the music and the ceremony with our officiant. Our only regret is not having someone record Ben during our wedding. We were so busy with the photographer after our wedding ceremony that we didn't get a chance to really enjoy his music. Hire Ben, you wont regret it! :) read more

Ben played the cello at our wedding ceremony in San Francisco City Hall in Feb 2023 and did such a lovely job! Ben is wonderful to work with and so amazing at what he does. He is so talented and was the perfect addition to our ceremony. We absolutely recommend him! Thank you again, Ben! read more

I can't say enough how professional and easy it was working with Ben and his great suggestions. Not only that, his cost as well was more than reasonable and his music was lovely like something from Bridgeton. Having Ben perform at our intimate wedding elevated it beyond our imagination. Our only wish is that we (the bride amd groom) had more time indulging in his music and if only we could replay it again. read more

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We contracted Ben to provide his musical services at our SF City Hall wedding Sept 2021 and he was great. Good communication and he was able to accommodate our song choices. Very respectful & professional - highly recommended. read more

Ben played the solo cello music for our wedding ceremony at San Francisco City Hall in October, and did an incredible job. His beautiful music created such a lovely atmosphere for our ceremony. Ben was wonderful to work with; he is very responsive and helped us make sure the set was everything we wanted. Thank you, Ben! read more

We chose Ben from the list of vendors provided by San Francisco City Hall for my daughter's wedding and he was a perfect choice. We live in St. Louis and planned all aspects of the wedding long distance. Ben was very easy to work with and provided us with ideas for the ceremony and stayed in contact with us, checking in from time to time to keep the process moving forward. He accommodated my daughter's choice for her entrance and worked closely with her for the final selections. We met the day of the wedding and felt like we'd known each other for years! For your big day, choose Ben Welch Snellings read more

Ben was one of my favorite things at our wedding. Something about a solo cello in City Hall is just so beautiful and magical. He did a fantastic job and was so easy to work with. His professionalism gives brides an ease of mind. Even though our ceremony ended early, he kept playing as we took photos around the building and it was just wonderful to hear the music continue, you can hear it anywhere in City Hall. He worked with us to create the perfect playlist and even included songs that were important to us. A few weeks later, he followed up with a hand written congratulations and thank you. It was so special to receive this in the mail. Thank you, Ben! read more

Ben played at our San Francisco city hall wedding on August 17, 2023. He did an absolutely incredible job, from start to finish. I reached out to him very last minute and he was accommodating, very kind, and easy to work with. He helped me pick out the perfect song list for the 1-hour wedding and did a fantastic job playing. All of our guests commented how incredibly talented and wonderful his solo cello playing was! I would recommend Ben to anyone looking for a cellist for their special day. Thank you, Ben! read more

Ben performed solo at my wedding in City Hall in September. The music he made was beautiful and you could hear it throughout the hall making a magical sound. He was professional, helped me with the play list, and set up and ready to go. I recommend him 100%. read more

If anyone is looking for a very talented, kind and professional cellist - hire Ben! He played cello at our SF City Hall ceremony and it was such a beautiful addition that made it even more special. Ben was extremely easy to work with and provided great communication through the entire process, he even played a special song we requested that wasn't on his repertoire! ("Oceans" by Hillsong United). Ben guided the ceremony music planning for us and made lots of helpful recommendations for things to go smoothly. We loved his wide variety of music and it was so nice having someone who is very familiar with the venue. Thank you for making our ceremony magical, Ben! read more

My husband and I hired Ben as a solo cellist for our one-hour ceremony at SF City Hall on 12/19/22. This was one of the best decisions we made! Ben was always so quick to respond - sometimes within minutes! He helped us curate a list of songs for our ceremony and gave us tips on the best songs for a solo cellist. He played so beautifully!! He coordinated with our officiant the day of the wedding so we didn't have to worry about a thing. Thanks so much, Ben!! You made our wedding day so special and memorable!! read more

I was fortunate to find Ben through Yelp! He was a pleasure to work with, he is detail-oriented, organized and has excellent written communication skills. Ben was the best vendor I hired for our wedding, he made the entire process easy and fun. I was completely lost as to how to start the process on creating a wedding ceremony. Ben was very knowledge and experienced in the process. He guided me through the layout on building our musical agenda and suggested songs from his repertoire list. Ben really cared about the details and making our ceremony special and memorable. Unfortunately the unexpected happened; we had to change our ceremony time and location weeks before the wedding. I was scared we'd lose Ben due to the major changes to our contract. Lucky for us Ben was very understanding and flexible. He sent us a new contract with the revised time and location and familiarize himself with the new location. He's a delight to work with and best of all extremely talented at a very reasonable price. I would love to work with Ben again and I highly recommend him for all of your events. read more

We hired Ben for our SF City Hall wedding in August and we couldn't be happier with our decision! Ben was professional, detailed, and an overall pleasure to work with. He provided the most beautiful music for our ceremony. If you're looking for a talented and professional cellist, I would definitely recommend Ben! read more

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Ben is an outstanding human being and cello teacher. He has an extremely rare combination of skills and qualities. Ben is observant, insightful, meticulous in his pedagogy, incredibly gifted as a cellist, almost intimidating in the breadth of his musical knowledge, yet kind, thoughtful, considerate, and humble. The cello is a very difficult instrument to learn, let alone master. Ben has a unique way of making the process of learning - the journey - truly rewarding and enjoyable, regardless of a student's age, skill level, or musical background. Without a doubt, Ben is the best music teacher I've ever studied with and I've had many! read more

We booked Ben for our wedding day and he was completely professional throughout our experience with him. He walked us through his repertoire and made suggestions where needed. Come the big day, he fit seamlessly into the ceremony and we couldn't have asked for more. read more

Ben was wonderful. He did a great job of helping us select the music to be played. He was on time and it was a beautiful ceremony!

Ben performed at our wedding at SF City Hall and made the ceremony unforgettable! Not only is he a very talented cellist, but also made the entire planning process smooth and easy. Ben has a huge musical repertoire to choose from and was very helpful in ironing out the parts of our ceremony where we were unsure about which songs to choose. He was detail-oriented and very timely and communicative. He made sure to coordinate with our officiant (who was doing his very first wedding) and everything went off with no problems. Most importantly, Ben is a fantastic musician whose performance set the perfect tone for our ceremony and we would highly recommend his skills for any wedding! read more