Diane Martinson Wedding Music Ceremony Vocalist. Minneapolis, Minnesota

The music was wonderful, I love Diane Martinson's beautiful voice, and her musicians. Their music has such meaning for the ceremony. -Honorable John Cass -Listen to Diane's music samples

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St. Boniface Church Weddings, formerly located in downtown Hastings,MN. It's now beautifully recreated just south of there at the Little Log House Pioneer Village. A classic church sanctuary in an unusual country setting. I can provide all ceremony music with vocal solos, my pianist with a wonderful portable piano, and our sound system...

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They have a radio microphone there for the reader and /or officiant to use. I find it's usually better left in the podium for the reader to avoid static when it's moved back and forth, the officiant can use their second hand held microphone. I could provide a mic stand for them if you reserve one from me. We usually provide the music from the balcony area, we can see everything for timing up there. I always bring my own sound equipment so I can set it correctly for my voice and balance the sound for the sanctuary.

Diane Martinson provides wedding music at the St. Boniface Church for rent

Diane Martinson portable ceremony music St. Boniface Church, MN

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, MN History Center Weddings- Great Hall. I provide ceremony music as vocalist, with pianist, strings, harp etc., Also portable jazz cocktail musicians, and dance band available... Photos

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I bring my portable mic sound equipment so I can set it correctly for my voice and balance sound for singing with my pianist (portable), harpist and/or and string trio. The ceremony music is usually performed in the "Capitol Concourse" We set up in the back, or sometimes the side area. For receptions I can turn the sound system around to face the cocktail level for solo piano or jazz duo music, or have preset cocktail /dinner musicians down a floor.

Como, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory weddings, St. Paul, MN Marjorie McNeely /Sunken Garden Ceremony site. There's a small area in the back where we provide ceremony music; vocalist, my pianist (portable),harp, string trio. We set up and move out quickly to comply with the schedule there, reception music available in the adjoining visitors center...

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Gorgeous locale, live music is wonderful for the processional through the garden to front. I provide my vocalist sound system PA. They strictly enforce time constraints for set-up there, but we do have time to set up. Jazz Duo / trio for cocktail hour available in the visitor center rooms.

Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis, MN Nicollet-Outdoor Wedding Ceremony, Indoor receptions. I provide the ceremony music outdoors or indoors with my vocal / piano sound PA., my pianist on portable piano, and also cocktail / reception music or band available...

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Outdoor ceremonies on the patio under the white tent are wonderful. I bring my portable sound system/ microphone for my vocal solos with my portable pianist. There is plenty of room for my reception bands inside or band members can join us out on the patio for receptions.

Eagan Community Center MN Eagan outdoor weddings / indoor receptions. I provide outdoor or indoor ceremony and reception music with portable equipment...

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I provide outdoor ceremony music including- vocalist, portable piano with sound system PA, and / harp or string trio. I have a microphone option for the officiant too. Battery powered piano and PA may be requested. Reception music provided inside, with my portable cocktail solo pianist, jazz duo, string trio, and a jazz combo or small dance band.

Diane Martinson wedding soloist at Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel

Diane Martinson wedding soloist
at Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel

Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel, St. Paul Fort Snelling Wedding Chapel. Has both a piano and organ. I provide ceremony music as vocalist, and with my pianist, string trio, harp etc...

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A classic setting. I sing with my pianist and or their organist. The chapel has a piano and sound system. They have a list of organists provided.

Columbia Manor, NE Minneapolis, MN Columbia Manor Wedding reception music packages /ceremony. Portable cocktail / dinner reception and dance band music - with portable piano keyboard, small jazz combo up to a 7-piece band for dancing. Outdoor ceremony musicians with battery powered microphone and piano keyboard for the ceremony with vocalist, piano, harp, or string trio ...

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Lovely mansion, with a fireplace and beautiful wood floors. The musicians usually set up to the right of the fireplace. For dinner music I have a solo pianist, jazz duo, trio, or quartet, and for the continuing the dance reception we have Diane Martinson Jazz Swing quartet, quintet, 6, or 7- piece band, or Elevation Swing & Variety band.

The Gale Mansion, Minneapolis, MN Gale Mansion indoor, outdoor wedding ceremony options This is a comfortable, very versatile location. Ceremony option indoors in a beautiful mansion room setting, outside on the front lawn, or in the updated grand ballroom downstairs also used for receptions. I provide the ceremony music as vocalist with my pianist on portable piano keyboard, and my sound system PA. Also cocktail musicians and reception band indoors... Photo

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wedding ceremonies indoors in an intimate setting performed in the Heritage room adorned with beautuful wood, outside on the south-side of the mansion on the lawn, or in larger newly renovated ballroom that has a grand piano option.

Diane Martinson provides wedding ceremony music at the Great Hall in St. Paul, Minnesota

Diane Martinson ceremony music at The Great Hall in St. Paul

The Great Hall, St. Paul 180 East Fifth Street The Great Hall, Ceremony. I can provide all wedding ceremony music,vocalist,pianist etc., also cocktail musicians, and dance band...

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The ceremony is usually on the Great Hall main floor, then the cocktail hour on the second floor while they reset the main room for dinner. We are able to use their grand piano, and sounds system for ceremonies. There is plenty of room next to the piano for additional instrumentalists such as a harp, flute, and string trio. During the cocktail hour my pianist plays the main floor piano and the sound carries upward well because of the high ceilings and marble floors. We can also pre-set a portable jazz group upstairs. My Martinson jazz/swing band and Elevation variety dance band perform on a portable stage which the facility sets up in the main Great Hall during the change over.

Blaisdell Manor, Minneapolis Blaisdell Ceremony and reception. I can provide all ceremony music, vocalist, pianist etc., also cocktail musicians, and /or dance band...

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I have performed at wedding ceremonies in both the upstairs and downstairs rooms. I bring portable vocalist PA. equipment, portable keyboard, (and band sound system for receptions). We can quickly move into the adjacent cocktail reception room or pre-set instruments for continued live music.

Black Bear Crossings, St. Paul Black Bear Crossings Pavilion Place. I can provide all outdoor or indoor ceremony and reception music... Photo

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I provide outside ceremony music with my vocal/piano sound PA, portable piano keyboard, and / or string trio. Reception music provided inside, upstairs with portable cocktail musicians, and a jazz combo or small dance band.

Interlachen Country Club, Edina, MN Interlachen; Indoor /outdoor Ceremony site, pre-function area, and Grand Ballroom.... I provide ceremony music with vocalist, and my pianist (w keyboard) string trio or harp, for the porch rooms, and bring the sound PA. system. Reception music in the Porch / Interlachen rooms or Grand ballroom...

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Beautiful rooms with views, we set up my musicians with portable equipment in the side rooms or Grand Ballroom. It is very convenient to have musicians provide both ceremony and social hour /dinner music. Jazz combos are a natural here.

Bigelow Chapel, New Brighton, MN Unique, Artsy, Sunlit Ceremony Chapel with on site piano and sound PA.... I provide ceremony music as vocalist, and my pianist, also available reception music in courtyard...

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Wonderful Steinway grand piano, Seating for up to 200, (150 is most comfortable), roof skylights, free parking, and a beautiful outdoor grass courtyard is adjacent for receptions.

Edinborough Park /Indoor Wedding Amphitheater, Edina, Minnesota Edinborough Park in Edina features an outdoor setting in an inside park. They furnish a piano and sound system PA for their wedding amphitheater. I can provide all ceremony and reception music...

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Unique outdoor setting, indoors. I can provide all ceremony music for the wedding; vocalist with pianist, and/ or my string trio, and reception musicians in their Great hall for cocktails, dinner and dancing.

Harriet Island Weddings, Saint Paul, Mn wedding ceremony at Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion on Harriet Island Portable wedding ceremony and reception music - we have a portable piano and vocalist sound PA for ceremonies and...

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I also offer reception music. This is a renovated 5,000 square foot year round rental facility with limited free parking. A cocktail hour solo pianist or my jazz duo / trio cocktail & dinner music is available to continue on after the ceremony.

Diane Martinson vocalist at candle lit McNamara wedding ceremony

Diane Martinson vocalist at candle lit
McNamara wedding ceremony

Luther Seminary Chapels, St. Paul Luther Seminary Wedding Chapels. I can provide all ceremony music, vocalist, pianist, string trio, for both Chapel of the Cross and Incarnation Chapel...

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Both wedding chapels furnish a piano. Chapel of the Cross - piano in back, I bring the vocalist and pianist microphone PA. Chapel of the Incarnation is a larger ceremony site, it has a sound system, sound engineer, piano and organ. I have provided vocalist and pianist, flute, harp and string ensemble here, along with their suggested organist.

McNamara Center, Minneapolis U of M McNamara Alumni Center. I can provide the all ceremony music with my pianist, portable piano keyboard, and my vocal/piano sound PA, also cocktail musicians, and dance band...

The Metropolitan, Golden Valley The Metropolitan Ballroom. This is a very versatile location. I provide vocal ceremony music with my pianist, portable piano keyboard, and my vocal / piano sound PA, Also cocktail musicians, and reception dance band...

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The ceremony is usually in one of the two side ballrooms, I bring the vocalist sound PA., portable piano keyboard, and any additional instruments. For the reception I coordinate the music with their provided sound man. We have provided a solo pianist, duo or trio for the social hour. Bands have plenty of room on stage and they are well lit by the house lighting that makes the ballroom look fantastic.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska, Mn Wedding Ceremony musicians and reception music packages Portable wedding ceremony and cocktail / dinner reception music - We have a battery power vocalist microphone for garden ceremonies, with harp, string trio, or portable piano...

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We provide ceremony music in the gardens, (most recently vocalist and strings)and then couples continued in to the Tea Room and patio for the receiving line / cocktails. Inside we have a solo pianist then I joined in with the jazz trio for the remainder of the reception.

Nazareth Chapel at Northwestern College, St. Paul Nazareth Chapel for Weddings/ Roseville. I can provide all ceremony music as vocalist with pianist, and/ or with their suggested organist, and / or my string trio...

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Classic setting. They provide a piano, organ, sound PA and sound engineer for you. Plenty of room for my vocal, piano and string ensemble.

Duet singers and pianist for wedding ceremony from Diane Martinson Music

Duet singers and pianist for wedding ceremony
from Diane Martinson Music

Landmark Center Weddings, St. Paul, Minnesota Landmark Center historic courtroom weddings You can rent a courtroom in the Landmark Center for wedding ceremonies. I can provide all portable ceremony and reception music...

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Unique historic setting. I can provide all ceremony music for the wedding; with vocalist and portable pianist with sound PA, and/ or my string trio. Reception musicians in their Great hall for cocktails, dinner and dancing.

Paddleford River Boat Weddings, Saint Paul, Mn Wedding Ceremony and cocktail / dinner reception music packages Portable wedding ceremony and reception music - we have a portable piano and vocalist sound PA for ceremonies and...

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I also then provide reception music with solo pianist and my Martinson jazz duo / trio or band during the cocktail & dinner time to continue on after the ceremony. We have provided the ceremony music up top or below, and then couples have continued with live music to get the most value from our 3 hour booking time. It's a terrific way to add style to a river boat wedding.

Our Lady of Victory Chapel, St Catherines campus,Saint Paul, Mn Wedding Ceremony vocalist, pianist, instrumentalists Wedding ceremony piano and sound system onsite... Photos

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I provide soloist cantor music for the Ceremony Mass. I am accompanied by my pianist, harpist or string trio. There is an organ available, but an organist is not provided, I could refer one.

Park Plaza Hotel, Bloomington, Minnesota Park Plaza Hotel weddings Portable wedding ceremony and reception music...

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I can provide all ceremony music for my vocal solos and portable piano keyboard with our sound system PA for the ceremony, and reception cocktail musicians, and /or dance band.

Prestwick Country Club, Woodbury, MN Prestwick Wedding Ceremony musicians and reception music packages. Portable wedding ceremony musicians and cocktail / dinner reception music - We have a portable sound system PA for ceremony vocalist and portable piano, and we can easily move it to the adjacent ballroom for cocktail / dinner music, and small to medium sized band for dancing...

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They close off one half of the ballroom for the ceremony, then open up the divider for the reception. A receiving line can be held in the foyer area, then enter the ballroom for dinner music with jazz duo music, or band etc. I have provided ceremony musicians, vocalist, solo pianist, jazz duo, trio, or quartet, (sometimes before a Dj), and have added additional band players after dinner for a dance band. Martinson Jazz Swing Quartet, quintet, 6, or 7 piece band, or Elevation Swing & Variety band.

St. Paul College Club, Saint Paul, Mn St Paul College Club Wedding ceremony and reception band music, the main room has a piano for ceremony and reception music, we have a portable piano for ceremonies in the fireplace room or outdoors...

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Most indoor wedding ceremonies are held in main room, I bring a small portable sound PA. and can sing from the right or left side facing the guests, a cocktail hour is then held in the adjacent rooms while they change the room around to the dinner setting, that's when we set the band in place or provide duo cocktail music.

The Van Dusen Center, Minneapolis, MN Van Dusen Mansion Wedding Ceremony musicians and reception music packages. Portable wedding ceremony musicians and cocktail / dinner reception music - We have a battery power vocalist microphone for garden ceremonies, with vocalist, harp, string trio, or portable piano, and small to medium sized bands for dancing...

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This is a versatile mansion. We provide vocalist and portable pianist ceremony music in the Grand Parlor, mansion, or garden ( vocalist and string trio or harp), and then couples continued in to the mansion for the receiving line with our Jazz Duo or trio music from The Music Room, Carriage House, or The Grand Parlor. For dinner music I have a solo pianist, jazz duo, trio, or quartet, and for the continuing dance reception we have Diane Martinson Jazz Swing Quartet, quintet, 6 piece band, or Elevation Swing & Variety band.

Lake Harriet Spiritual Community Chapel, Minneapolis, MN Lake Harriet Spiritual Community Chapel /weddings Welcoming, traditional church setting for weddings and comittment ceremony. I provide vocalist, pianist ceremony musicians and reception music packages in adjacent rooms. ...

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Beautiful stained glass, grand piano onsite, seating for 170. This is a versatile church chapel and reception hall. We provide vocalist and pianist ceremony music with grand piano onsite and sound PA. Open and traditional church setting. Reception rooms available, I have a solo pianist, jazz duo, trio, or quartet available for dinner music and for the continuing dance reception we have Diane Martinson Jazz Swing band, or Elevation Swing & Variety band.

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Diane Martinson's music services are highly recommended by Twin City area wedding planners for exceptional vocal talent, outstanding personal attention to music planning, and for consistently surpassing expectations for wedding vocalist and instrumental music services.
Diane has over 20 years of professional wedding singer experience, and in coordinating special music with varied musicians for weddings in Minnesota. She's a gifted vocalist, performing with versatility and emotional depth in a variety of music styles.

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How to include more live music - Wedding Music Budget Tips:

Live music indicates to guests that a truly special occasion is taking place. When you include this special treat at your wedding you may also elect to extend live music at a reduced rate from the ceremony on to reception. Consider these options that will give you more live music time and value for you money:

Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail hour packages - get the most from your musicians

Have a pianist or duo etc. stay on to play during the receiving line and cocktail hour, keeping that jubilant feeling flowing from the ceremony on into the reception.
Budget Tip: Diane and pianist provide all ceremony music needed -prelude to postlude, and transition on to background cocktail music as a jazz duo or solo pianist. You can hire vocalist Diane Martinson with her pianist for the ceremony music, AND add 1 hour of jazzy cocktail duo music for less cost than having a string quartet play at the ceremony.
A portable piano and sound system PA is available.

Dinner music option- include live music before the DJ!

Even if you are not having a band for your dance, consider including 1 hour or 2 of live music to add excitement to your reception dinner before the DJ starts the dance. Guests are always very appreciative of our live musical contribution to the festivities. The jazz duo or trio live music really adds something special to your celebration without the expense of having to hire a band for the entire evening. My musicians are low volume, and very flexible to adapt to your schedule.

Background Dinner Music pianist or trio from the Reception Dance Band

If you booked a band for the reception dance you can also enjoy more live music earlier in the evening at a reduced rate by having Diane arrange for live dinner music from the pianist or a few members in the band. This addition is at a lower add-on rate and therefore is more cost efficient for you than hiring in a separate solo pianist or jazz trio group to come in, and it heightens the feeling of celebration in the room.

THE ULTIMATE - Ceremony / Cocktail hour / Dinner / Dance - A Complete Live Music package at the best value!

Diane Martinson Music, Inc. has provided more than two hundred complete music packages in the Twin Cities with live music perfectly underscoring the romance and excitement of the bride and grooms special day. You and your guests will delight in music during your wedding ceremony right on through to the reception dance, all at an exceptional value and performed by highly skilled musicians. It's also time saving - one contact person (Diane Martinson) coordinating all music!

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