An enchanted celebration…

“”I had the pleasure of shooting a wedding while Ben played gorgeous music on his cello. There is nothing like live strings and Ben is an accomplished artist so everyone had goosebumps! At this particular wedding, Ben had to compete with a car alarm just 30 feet away and he never missed a note. If you want to create a classic and warm atmosphere at your wedding, Ben would be a fantastic soundtrack.”
Jim Vetter, Jim Vetter Photography

You’re planning the most important day of your life—your wedding. Or maybe you’re planning a family party, an art opening, or a business reception. No matter what the occasion is, music is essential in setting the mood.

The wrong musicians can ruin the atmosphere you’ve planned so carefully. Some performers need so much guidance on the day of the event that you find yourself spread thin and distracted. Other times, the musician’s attire detracts from the formal or semi-formal tone of the event. And even though you may have thoughtfully selected the repertoire beforehand, when it’s actually performed it can be stylistically inappropriate.

Ben Welch Snellings is a professional, conservatory-trained cellist who is a popular performer at San Francisco City Hall weddings, at wineries in Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley and at other event venues. A well-known musician in the San Francisco Bay Area, he has access to a wide network of music professionals so that as well as offering superb solo cello, he can arrange a custom ensemble or jazz combo that’s uniquely perfect for your event. Ben offers you an optional in-person meeting to go over the program in depth, so you can feel confident about every detail ahead of time. Let Ben take one of your biggest event planning worries off your shoulders. With the ideal semi-formal or formal musical ambience flowing seamlessly, you’ll be able to relax, enjoy, and be free to focus on your guests.

“You are a pleasure to work with, and I appreciate the polished musical experience that your string ensembles provide for my clients.” Anna (events planner)”

It’s never too early to secure your music. Contact Ben to find out about his availability for your event date.