Wedding Ceremony Musician in Kansas City

Jim Lammers has enjoyed performing solo guitar music at more than 700 weddings over the last 25 years. These ceremonies have included everything from formal services in cathedrals with 11 bridesmaids in the wedding party and over 400 guests--to casual backyard ceremonies involving only the bridal couple and 2 guests. So whether you are planning a large ceremony or intimate gathering, you deserve the best--Jim Lammers will bring a depth of professional experience to your special day and he will truly appreciate the performance opportunity.
A performance of solo guitar wedding music will gently "surround" your ceremony. The soft guitar artistry will provide a welcoming atmosphere of prelude music as your guests arrive. For the processional, your wedding party entrances will be accompanied by musical selections you have chosen to create the perfect mood for the ceremony you imagined. During the ceremony, interlude music may include a special request piece or soft transition music for candle lighting, sand ceremony, etc. At the conclusion of your ceremony, a joyous recessional piece is played as your wedding party exits. This is followed by post-ceremony music that maintains the atmosphere as your guests adjourn to the reception. At the reception, a live solo guitar performance continues with upbeat and romantic selections amplified at the appropriate sound level to provide an enjoyable background ambience for your celebration. Although every couple will have specific tastes and needs for the wedding ceremony and reception music, here is an outline of the music service that is typically played:
•Prelude Music - to welcome your guests upon their arrival (30 minutes)
•Processional Music - to accompany the wedding party entrances
•Interlude Music - to perform any special request or transition music during the ceremony
•Recessional Music - to accompany the wedding party exit
•Postlude Music - to maintain the ambience as your guests adjourn to the reception
•Reception Music - to create an elegant atmosphere during cocktails/dinner (1-3 Hours)
Sound production is an important component at your wedding so that your guests can enjoy listening to the live music, and comfortably hear the officiant and readers. Jim Lammers will provide any necessary amplification at your venue and monitor the sound levels appropriately. The professional sound system includes wireless amplification for the guitar, a wireless lapel microphone for the officiant, and a handheld microphone for any readers/soloists--making a complete music performance and sound production services package for your wedding.
Jim Lammers will meet with you in advance to choose the ceremony music and plan the service details. If you are not in the Kansas City area and available to meet in person, the planning may take place by phone and email. From traditional classical pieces to popular contemporary selections--the music you choose will reflect who you are as a couple. (A sample song list of favorites is available on this page Sample Song List. If you have a special request that is not on the list, please inquire.)