My wife and I wanted something elegant and refined as a musical accompaniment to our wedding…read moreceremony, and the cocktails and dinner that followed. We thought that a violin + cello duet would complement the location (the Siena Hotel in Durham, NC) very well, and be the perfect ambient music -- not too loud, not too esoteric. I don't remember how we found Save The Date, but we couldn't have asked for a better experience with them. They sent us a list of recommended pieces for the duet, and we found examples of most of them easily on YouTube. We were thus able to designate which pieces we desired to be played during each segment of the evening. We also made special requests, all of which they were able to fulfill: "Anchors Aweigh" and " As the Caissons Go Rolling Along" in honor of the veterans present, and (believe it or not!) "Wouldn't It Be Nice" by the Beach Boys for my exquisite bride's entry. That was her surprise gift to everyone including myself, and our guests were amazed and thrilled by their rendition! The ceremony, cocktails and dinner were all in different locations within the hotel, and the musicians moved and set up like ghosts. I blinked and they were in exactly the perfect new position, playing wonderfully and setting the exact mood we desired. They were punctual, business-like and dressed as requested in pristine salt-and-peppers (white dress shirt, black slacks and shoes). Save The Date will be the first and only business I contact if I ever again need the services of a musician, and I will gladly recommend them highly and without hesitation.

From the owner: When you're planning your wedding ceremony/reception or other special occasion music in Raleigh,…read moreDurham, Chapel Hill or the surrounding Triangle Area, you want to set the right mood to make the day memorable. Save the Date Music has provided services for more than 600 weddings a year. With over forty-five years of service, Save the Date Music is the Triangle's most experienced resource for event music planning. We will help you find the perfect accompaniment for every stage of your event. Proven class, we got it! Experience and variety, second to none! Party starters, you bet! Wedding strings, classical ceremony music, live bands, jazz, pop/electronic/hip-hop DJs, and much more!

Nice environment, friendly staff and a decent selection of alcohol. We enjoyed our time here and…read morewould consider returning. You play and afterwards you pay.

Great food, atmospheric, bands We love this place. Love…read morethe toyz band that plays there.

We found Hip and Hitched later in our planning process, and despite our late request, Topher and…read morethe team at Hip and Hitched really worked with us to make our dream wedding a reality (we also got lucky due to a cancellation--these guys are popular, so plan ahead if you can!). H&H fills a really important niche in the wedding DJ market--non-cheesy, current and diverse music, and an overall package that's, in a word, "hip". They totally delivered! Ryan, our DJ, was super talented and really read the crowd; he integrated our song requests and surprised us with some amazing choices of his own, was smooth in managing the flow of the evening, and was flexible with our requests. Overall, we were blown away by Hip & Hitched's professionalism, their personal touch (really kind, helpful people all around), and the overall outcome of our event. I would wholeheartedly recommend Hip and Hitched to any wedding planner / bride / groom in the Asheville area.

This was the first vendor I booked and there was never a single regret or concern. The…read morecommunication you receive from Hip&Hitched is the absolute best. They have great follow up, ask the right questions, send personalized emails (not templates) and seem totally invested in your wedding/event. We hired a dj, sax, drums/congo, and videographer. While I can't comment on the video just yet (anxiously awaiting!!), the rest of the team was AMAZING! Our guests loved the music, especially with the addition of the live instruments. People were dancing, laughing and having the best time. We have received numerous compliments and I would hire them again in a heartbeat. To surprise my groom, I asked if they could work a Metallica song into the playlist a little later on in the night. The DJ picked the perfect time to do so and my husband LOVED IT! Hip&Hitched TRULY seemed excited about being a part of the big day from the very start to the last song. I will 101% tell you this is the best, most awesome choice you can make for your wedding music!

I've been taking lessons from Willy for about a year. Willy has forgotten more than I will ever…read moreknow about guitars! Willy is flexible and always is willing to work with my unpredictable schedule. He has the rare combination of being loaded with musical knowledge and talent coupled with the ability to meet you where you are with your musical talent. If you'll do what he tells you to do, apply yourself, you'll see results quicker than you think you will! I wish I had found Willy a long time ago!

From the owner: We teach piano, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, banjo, bass guitar, drums and voice. We also tutor…read moreintermediate and advanced band and orchestra students.

We had an amazing experience working with Zowie Entertainment for our wedding. From our first…read moreconversation, Eric was extremely organized and easy to communicate with. He got every detail right and kept us in the loop the whole way through. Eric, who runs the company, is genuinely nice and made us feel like our wedding mattered to him. On the day of, he delivered outstanding entertainment that kept our guests engaged all night long. The pricing was fair and we felt like we got incredible value for what was provided. We'd recommend Zowie Entertainment to any couple looking for a band or DJ that's professional, personable, and truly cares about making your day special.

Very professional. Well prepared. Set up music for a dance party for seniors. Everyone had…read morewonderful time.

Bruce did a great job drawing caricatures at our wedding. He even stayed an hour and a half after…read morehe was contracted so that guests who didn't have a chance to get their pictures drawn could. Multiple people came up to me and said it was such a cool idea and they loved taking home a caricature from the wedding as a souvenir. Bruce was prompt, responsive and is good at his craft. I highly recommend him for weddings, it's a real treat for guests!!

My wife and I own Audrey's Barkyard in Wake Forest and we hired Bruce to do pet caricatures at our…read moreone year anniversary celebration. It was a big hit and all our guests loved it! He must have done 25 drawings in 4 hours. We will definitely be using him again in the future!

I had the please of hearing Rocky perform at Black Girls Rock in San Diego. He can play with any…read moreband, he is amazing! Looking forward to hearing him again.

My friend was in town and I took her downtown. We stopped at Henry's Pub for dinner. This band…read morecalled Major Interval was playing and their sax player stole the show! He was AMAZING! We had a great time, thanks for the show man!