Rachel Gawell Burns, Cellist

Q: What do you wear?

I like to hear from the couple about what they prefer since I sit up by the altar during the ceremony and am visible to the guests and photographer. The usual ranges from orchestral black to a formal outfit in line with the particular wedding’s vibe and color scheme.

Q: Do you learn new songs?

Yes! I love learning new songs and am open to requests.

Q: What makes you different from other musicians?

I genuinely love playing weddings. I communicate with couples directly so they know what they’re getting. Other ceremony music companies use subcontractor hiring which means you don’t really know who you’re going to get on your wedding day.

Q: What is your style?

Classical, or modern (pop/rock) instrumental.

Q: How early do you come to set up?

I like to be there 1 to 2 hours before the ceremony begins to set up, sound check (if I’m using an amplifier), and connect with the day-of contact.

Q: How far in advance should I contact you?

7 months in advance or less is the ideal timeframe for booking me at your wedding. Once we connect, to confirm your date you'll send a 50% deposit and the remaining 50% is due on the wedding day.

Category: Ceremony-only musician

Type: Guitarist, String ensemble, Vocalist

Genres: Classical

About Rachel Gawell Burns, Cellist

Rachel Gawell Burns, Cellist

Cellist

Currently booking 7 months in advance or less. I love playing cello for wedding ceremonies! It’s a classy and simple option that works perfectly with covid safety precautions. I connect directly with each couple to find the right vibe for the music they like.

With me, you are speaking directly to the person who is playing your wedding. I love what I do and care about the quality of your ceremony. This is a passion for me and I am in it for the love of being part of one of the most important moments in people’s lives. Other strings companies are usually contractors which means the person you speak to is a different person than who shows up to play.

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Services

Ceremony microphones and sound
Learning new songs
Music during breaks
Sound system capability audience <300 -

Musical genres

Classical

Event types

Wedding ceremony

Reviews

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Rachel is great!
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•Tom Kordenbrock•Sep 2, 2021
Always love working with Rachel. She brings wonderful warmth and professionalism to the job. Rachel clearly cares about her work and striving to deliver the best possible performance. Her artistry is beautiful; I could listen to her play cello for hours!
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•Drew Griffin•Apr 6, 2021
Rachel is absolutely fantastic!! She has an incredibly diverse set of music and her playing is beautiful. Communicating with her is easy and professional, and she is fun and lighthearted. Would 100% recommend.
Made our wedding a dream come true
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•Anne P.•Apr 2, 2021
Ms. Gawell is a first-rate musician who showed great flexibility, breadth, and resourcefulness in her work for our wedding. She played the two pieces we requested—which were worlds away in style—beautifully and was a joy to work with. She is responsible, friendly, and great at coordinating with other musicians. The wedding wouldn't have been the same without here and I give her my highest recommendation,
Rachel is a delight!
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•Domenica R.•Apr 1, 2021
Rachel did a great job with our wedding. She was professional, communicative, and had no trouble accommodating our requests. Her playing made our day absolutely perfect - I recommend her to anyone wanting to add something special to their wedding!

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I like to hear from the couple about what they prefer since I sit up by the altar during the ceremony and am visible to the guests and photographer. The usual ranges from orchestral black to a formal outfit in line with the particular wedding’s vibe and color scheme.

Yes! I love learning new songs and am open to requests.

I genuinely love playing weddings. I communicate with couples directly so they know what they’re getting. Other ceremony music companies use subcontractor hiring which means you don’t really know who you’re going to get on your wedding day.

Classical, or modern (pop/rock) instrumental.

I like to be there 1 to 2 hours before the ceremony begins to set up, sound check (if I’m using an amplifier), and connect with the day-of contact.

60 cents per mile

7 months in advance or less is the ideal timeframe for booking me at your wedding. Once we connect, to confirm your date you'll send a 50% deposit and the remaining 50% is due on the wedding day.

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Rachel Gawell Burns, Cellist

About Rachel Gawell Burns, Cellist

Rachel Gawell Burns, Cellist

Performance samples

Services

Services

Musical genres

Event types

Reviews

Rachel is great!

Contractor

Made our wedding a dream come true

Rachel is a delight!

Preferred vendors of Rachel Gawell Burns, Cellist

Frequently asked questions

What do you wear?

Do you learn new songs?

What makes you different from other musicians?

What is your style?

How early do you come to set up?

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How far in advance should I contact you?

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