Judy Handler and Mark Levesque

Guitar & Mandolin Music for Weddings
(in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts & Rhode Island)

Wedding Ceremonies Rehearsal Dinners Cocktail Hours Receptions

Music plays an important role in all parts of the wedding experience

Judy and Mark play at a wedding reception

“Thank you so much for such a wonderful performance at our ceremony and reception. Your energy and enthusiasm at our wedding matched our joy for one another that day. We loved your playing and so did our guests who all wanted to know how I found you!!!” -- E.N., Astoria NY

“Thank you so much for playing at our wedding garden party. I will always remember that day as one of the best I had. The atmosphere was joyous, elegant, relaxed and your music played such a big role in that; it made our party really “festive” and fun!!” -- C.B., Cheshire CT

Judy and Mark are experienced professionals who have played for numerous weddings of all sizes and types. They perform as a duo and also with other top New England musicians. Judy and Mark work with each client to make sure that the music for their important day reflects the wishes of each person. They help to create an enchanting ambience for ceremonies and a fun, exciting atmosphere for receptions.
Ceremonies
Cocktail Hours
Receptions
Rehearsal Dinners

Instrumental Options
Guitar & mandolin, guitar duets
Trios, quartets & quintets with bass, drums and flute
Solo guitar
Small classical ensembles including guitar, mandolin, flute, violin, or voice

Musical Styles
Wedding music traditional & non-traditional
Classical
Italian mandolin and guitar
Irish and Celtic
Jewish and Klezmer
Brazilian Bossa Nova and Choro music
Swing/Jazz music of the 30’s & 40’s
Latin American - tangos, waltzes, Andean music, zambas, etc.
Spanish - traditional and Nuevo Flamenco
Gypsy
International requests - Italian, Greek, Russian, French etc.
60’s & 70’s music
Broadway songs

Amplification
State of the art P.A. system for indoors or outdoors
Microphones available for ceremonies, toasts and speeches
Smaller amplifiers for intimate spaces
Cordless amplifiers for settings with no electricity

“I wanted to let you know how much Chris and I enjoyed your playing at our wedding reception. We really liked the selections you played and will recommend you to our friends who are planning weddings. Thanks again!” -- E.S., Windsor CT

“Thank you so much for creating the perfect atmosphere for Amy & Ken’s wedding last week. Everyone has been asking me about the musicians and praising your performance.” -- B.K., Brooklyn NY

Ceremonies

Music plays an important role in the entire ceremony. There are 4 different parts to the ceremony that can be enhanced by music.

Prelude – While guests are arriving and being seated. This is generally 15-30 minutes prior to the ceremony.
Processionals – There can be one processional for the entire wedding party. Often there is one for the bridesmaids and another for the bride.
During Ceremony – This is optional. Some people choose to have a musical selection during the ceremony. This can be used to stop and reflect on a reading or a part of the ceremony that has just happened. Or music can be played during events in the ceremony such as lighting a unity candle. Some people choose to have no music during the ceremony.
Recessional – Usually there is one recessional for the entire wedding party.

Sound Samples for Ceremonies
Traditional and non-traditional music excerpts
Demo CD with more samples available upon request

Processionals
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring Canon in D Sheep May Safely Graze Erev shel Shoshanim (Jewish ceremony) Simple Gifts Harte’s Ease	Bach Pachelbel Bach Hader Anonymous Holborne	mandolin & guitar mandolin & guitar mandolin & guitar mandolin & guitar two guitars mandolin & guitar

Recessionals
Trumpet Tune Wedding March Hornpipe Siman Tov (Jewish ceremony) Canarios	Purcell Mendelssohn Handel Traditional Sanz	mandolin & guitar mandolin & guitar two guitars mandolin & guitar mandolin & guitar

Prelude and Within Ceremony
La Rossignol Recuerdos de la Alhambra Sunrise, Sunset	Anonymous Tárrega Harnick, Bock	mandolin & guitar mandolin & guitar mandolin & guitar

“Thank you for the magic, the beauty & the fun of your music for our wedding. It was perfect. We loved it and our guests loved it too. You’ve gotten so many compliments.!!!” -- J.D., Suffield CT

“Thank you both for making our wedding so very special. I so enjoyed the music.” -- K.L., West Hartford CT

Rehearsal Dinners, Cocktail Hours & Receptions
Judy and Mark can create just the right atmosphere for every aspect of your wedding celebration. They can help you to make this special day a memorable experience for you and your guests.
Listen to sound samples (at CDs page) for examples of a variety of styles. More music available upon request.

Rehearsal Dinner
A duo or solo guitar will add to the special quality of a rehearsal dinner. It can set the tone for the events of the following day.

Cocktail Hours
To start your wedding party, a duo or trio will pick up the tempo and get everyone in the mood to celebrate.

Receptions
A duo, trio, quartet or quintet can entertain your guests with the distinctive sounds of Latin, swing, Brazilian, ballads and international music (Spanish, Italian, French, Russian etc). From more subdued music during the meal to more upbeat selections for dancing, there can be something for everyone.

Recent Wedding Venues:

Studio 450 (Manhattan NYC, NY) Bushnell Performing Arts Center (Hartford, CT) Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art (Hartford, CT) Saybrook Point Inn and Spa (Old Saybrook, CT) Greenvale Vineyard (Portsmouth, RI) Water's Edge Resort and Spa (Westbrook, CT) Hill-Stead Museum (Farmington, CT) Publick House Historic Inn (Sturbridge, MA) Saint Mary’s Church (New London, CT) Thalassa Restaurant (Manhattan NYC, NY) Simsbury Inn (Simsbury, CT) Barney Carriage House (Springfield, MA ) Tarrytown Mansion (Tarrytown, NY) The Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate (Middletown, CT) Old Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church (Bloomfield, CT) Camelot Cruise on the Connecticut River (Haddam, CT) Saint Clement’s Castle (Portland, CT) The Polytechnic ON20 (Hartford, CT) Branford House (Groton, CT) The Log Cabin (Holyoke, MA) Jonathan Edwards Winery (N. Stonington, CT) The Hartford Club (Hartford, CT) Inn at Middletown (Middletown, CT) The Bond Hotel (Hartford, CT) Avon Old Farms Inn (Avon, CT) Hartford Canoe Club (East Hartford, CT) Union League Café (New Haven, CT) Heritage Trail Winery (Lisbon, CT) Sheraton Bradley -Bradley International Airport (Windsor Locks, CT) Owenego Inn (Branford, CT) Aqua Turf Club (Plantsville, CT) Chez Josef (Agawam, MA) The Nutmeg Restaurant and Banquet Facility (East Windsor, CT) New Haven Country Club (Hamden, CT) Manchester Country Club (Manchester, CT) Hop Meadow Country Club (Simbury, CT) Tunxis Plantation Country Club (Farmington, CT) Silvermine Tavern (Norwalk, CT) Griswold Inn (Essex, CT) Webb House Barn (Wethersfield, CT) The Mill on the River (South Windsor, CT) Private Homes, indoors & outdoors

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