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Testimonials<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThank you so much for being a part of our wedding ceremony! Your music was so beautiful and everything we could have hoped for and more. Walking down the aisle to \u201cIn My Life\u201d was one of my favorite parts of the whole day. Thanks again!\u201d<\/p>\n

-Lauren & Rob Selby, Hamburg, NY
Married May 2019<\/p>\n

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\u201cI keep telling people that the best money I spent on my wedding was for Kristen and Mark! The live music was absolutely amazing and they were incredible to work with. I spoke mostly with Kristen and she was accommodating, caring, willing to do anything she could to help, and also provided suggestions for me when needed. We also had a singer who Kristen and Mark worked with to make sure everything was perfectly in place for the wedding. I can not recommend Kristen and Mark enough. Not only were they amazing to work with, but live music at your wedding is really the ultimate touch.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Sarah & Jeffrey Matheos,\u00a0Lancaster, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Married August 2018<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cBobby and I wanted to thank you and let you know how much we enjoyed having you and Mark play at our wedding! When I thought about things I\u2019ve always wanted in a wedding, the only thing that I repeatedly thought about was the music I wanted played throughout the day. I can honestly say that was one of the major things I looked forward to. Every song played by you guys brought me to tears! Many friends and family members have approached us and told us how much they loved the music at the ceremony. We thought that our favorite part of the day would be the reception and all the dining, drinking and dancing, but we both agreed the next day that the ceremony was our favorite part. The music played a large role in that. Not only did we and our guests like the song selections, but how beautifully they were all performed. You and Mark are so talented and we were so happy we decided to book you for our special day! Thank you for being such a special part of the best day of our lives! Thank you, thank you, thank you!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

~Kara & Bobby\u00a0Rabb,\u00a0Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Married April\u00a02017<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen was an absolute delight! She accommodated our request for a specific song, even mentioning if she needed to write the music herself, she could. We were incredibly impressed at her willingness to fulfill our every wish. She was prompt in returning any email or phone call. Our guests were delighted with her performance and continued to mention what a beautiful touch on the ceremony it added to our wedding. Kristen was elegant and professional, we felt honored to have her as part of our day. Thank you for everything Kristen\u00a0:).\u201d<\/p>\n

~Heather & Matthew Heywood,\u00a0Boston, MA
<\/em><\/strong>Married October\u00a02016<\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen went above and beyond for our wedding. I had a specific processional song in mind, and asked Kristen to learn it for the ceremony. She learned the song by listening to it and writing the sheets herself! Sounded perfect! A true talent. She also learned a song for my father\/daughter dance. My Dad was thrilled. I highly recommend Kristen. She is a very friendly and warm hearted person.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Leah &\u00a0Sebastian Drylewski,\u00a0Amherst, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Married\u00a0September\u00a02016<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe hired Kristen and Mark to play music during our ceremony at The Hotel Lafayette in August 2016. The setting was perfect, the weather was cooperating for the moment and the guests were arriving. Kristen and Mark arrived early and got to meet with us in person before the ceremony to go over last minute details. As the ceremony began, I walked down the aisle to the most beautiful sounds on violin and piano. \u00a0It really put everyone in great spirits. The wedding ceremony went off without a hitch.\u00a0Kristen and Mark did a wonderful job. Professional with a personal touch. Thank you again. We would highly recommend them at any outing or function!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Amber & Kenneth Haulton,\u00a0Harrisburg, PA
<\/em><\/strong>Married August\u00a02016<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen played violin and Mark Mazur played keyboard at our daughter\u2019s wedding. \u00a0They played both at the ceremony\/processional and following the service, at the cocktail reception. \u00a0They were absolutely wonderful, and we received many compliments regarding their talent and sound. \u00a0Kristen was easy to work with, and always was prompt in getting back to us. \u00a0She provided unlimited choices and is very knowledgeable. \u00a0We highly recommend her, for any occasion!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Deborah Korotkin, Getzville, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Mother of the bride, August\u00a02016<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen performed, along side organist Frank Scinta, at our wedding ceremony at St. Louis Church.\u00a0 Her performance was magnificent. \u00a0Our guests commented on\u00a0how beautiful the music was, especially the violinist. \u00a0My wife, Tina, who likes everything to be just \u201cperfect,\u201d was ecstatic. \u00a0Kristen\u2019s music was beautiful and contributed to making our marriage ceremony beautiful and as special as we wanted it to be. \u00a0Thanks you so much for helping to make our day.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Russ Sciandra & Tina Zinter-Chahin, Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Married\u00a0June 2016<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cCarol and I chose to have our wedding ceremony at the Delaware Mansion in downtown Buffalo and wanted to create an elegant, classy atmosphere for our family and friends to enjoy. \u00a0My wife has a reputation for having excellent taste and pays strong attention to the details, from the cake to the flowers to the music selections, and wanted her day to be perfect. \u00a0Kristen and Mark came highly referred to us. \u00a0When we met with them for the initial consulation and heard them play together, we knew immediately they would meet our high expectations. \u00a0Not only were Kristen and Mark extremely personable and professional, they also had a variety of song selections, both classical and contemporary, that all sounded fantastic on the violin and piano!<\/p>\n

We couldn\u2019t have been happier with the outcome. \u00a0Guests raved about the ceremony and we loved the ambiance that was created in the outdoor courtyard. \u00a0I would highly recommend Kristen and Mark if you are looking for a violin\/piano touch. \u00a0You will not be disappointed.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Nick Corto, Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Married\u00a0June 2016<\/p>\n

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<\/strong><\/em>\u201cKristen performed for my ceremony this past June 2016 accompanied by a pianist she works with, Mark Mazur. They were incredible! Kristen was easy to get ahold of throughout the entire process, and they set up a day for my husband and I to have a trial performance. They made suggestions for songs but ultimately were so flexible and catered their performance to us, and what we wanted. The day of the ceremony they showed up early, were professional, and did an amazing job performing. We got multiple compliments on how lovely the music was, and the song choices that we made. We did a mix of traditional and non traditional music, and they played every song beautifully. I really loved how organic and simple having one violinist and one pianist was for the ceremony. The were easily heard, and their tone was so pure! I have been a music person my whole life singing and playing the flute, so I have an idea of what music should sound like\u2026they exceeded my expectations in so many ways! Thank you Kristen and Mark! It was a pleasure working with you both and having you be a part of our special day.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

~Colin & Leslie Begy, Kaneohe,\u00a0Hawaii
<\/em><\/strong>Married\u00a0June 2016<\/p>\n

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\u201cI hired Kristen to play at my \u201csurprise\u201d proposal to my now fiancee, Shannon. \u00a0Kristen paid attention to all of the critical details: she determined an appropriate song list through conversations with me about the mood of the event and what I was looking to be played in \u201cthe moment\u201d; she even visited the venue a few days before to speak with the owners and orient herself. \u00a0Hiring Kristen was one of the best moves I made for that day. \u00a0She set the stage for a great night, played beautifully, and was even the perfect touch for photos. \u00a0I highly recommend Kristen for any event you want to make a little more special.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Edward Paluch, Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Marriage proposal, February\u00a02016<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen! \u00a0I can\u2019t thank you enough for participating in our annual awareness ball for multiple sclerosis. \u00a0The ambiance and elegance you add to the event makes it that much more perfect! \u00a0Many of the guests commented on how impressed they were and thought the violin and piano was a great touch. \u00a0Thank you!!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Tony Ferro, Change MS Wellness Foundation, Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Change MS Masquerade Ball, March\u00a02016<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen, thank you so much for everything. \u00a0For starters, thanks for helping me plan all the songs for the ceremony and for suggesting the organist, Frank Scinta. \u00a0The music was amazing \u2013 people were raving about it \u2013 and still are! \u00a0It was awesome to have people moved by music to the point of tears in a church. \u00a0God works through your talent \u2013 I know you know that and how special what you do is! \u00a0Thank you again!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Melissa & Ryan Colosi, Charlotte, NC
<\/em><\/strong>Married January\u00a02016<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen played at our wedding in January and she was the easiest person to work with! \u00a0I wanted a non-typical song to walk down the aisle to (Brandon Heath\u2019s \u2013 Love Never Fails) and she played it beautifully. \u00a0I would without a doubt rehire her for an event and would advise anyone looking for a violinist to hire\/contact her.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Jill Geib,\u00a0Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Married January\u00a02016<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cAfter hearing Kristen play violin beautifully at a wedding I attended for Bryan\u00a0Carroll, I was determined to obtain her information to inquire about her playing for my mother\u2019s funeral mass. \u00a0Her music was extremely moving and brought tears to my eyes during both of the performances. \u00a0Her rendition of Ave Maria was stunning. \u00a0Not only is Kristen extremely talented, but she was very professional and a pleasure to work with. \u00a0She was able to fit in seamlessly, on short notice, with the other musicians we assembled. \u00a0Everything turned out exactly as I had hoped, which was greatly appreciated during such a difficult time in my life. \u00a0We will always have you in mind when looking for music at our special events. \u00a0Thank you, Kristen, for helping to make our day so special!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Mike Allen & family,\u00a0Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>October 2015<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen did an amazing job at our wedding ceremony. \u00a0We greatly appreciate all the thought and suggestions that she put into our ceremony music. \u00a0She is incredibly talented with the violin and I would highly recommend her to anyone!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Chelsea Carroll,\u00a0Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Married October\u00a02015<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen is a very talented and professional artist. \u00a0She was instrumental in assisting me with music choices and guiding through the whole process. \u00a0Not only did she give a spectacular performance, but she helped me pull the whole ceremony together. \u00a0She was also so sweet to my two-year-old niece, who was one of her biggest fans! \u00a0Guests could not stop talking about how beautifully she played. \u00a0I can\u2019t thank you enough for creating such beauty and perfection. \u00a0You made our ceremony so special! \u00a0I would highly recommend Kristen!<\/p>\n

~Maureen Martz, Orlando, FL
<\/em><\/strong>Married August\u00a02015<\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen, it truly meant so much to me all of the time and effort you spent on the music portion of the ceremony. \u00a0All of the wedding planning was very stressful and overwhelming at times and knowing I didn\u2019t have to worry about the music, and also that someone who cares so much about Katie and I was taking care of it, was the best gift you could have given us. \u00a0The ceremony was truly memorable and I can\u2019t wait to see it on video. \u00a0Thanks again and love you!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Michael & Katie Puglisi, Rochester, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Brother of the violinist, Married August 2015<\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen helped make an amazing moment in my life even more amazing! \u00a0When I was planning my proposal, I really wanted there to be violin music, and not only did Kristen perform wonderfully on the day, but she worked with me weeks in advance and even showed up to the location a few days earlier to test \u201csound quality,\u201d which was awesome of her. \u00a0She was super flexible and helped me pull off a perfect day for me and my fianc\u00e9. \u00a0It simply would not have been the same without her and her violin ;). \u00a0Thank you, Kristen!<\/p>\n

~Matthew Talarico, Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Marriage proposal, June 2015<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen played for Ellicott Development\u2019s happy hour summer series on Tuesday, June 23rd<\/sup>\u00a0<\/span>at Canalside. It was a beautiful day and having Kristen be apart of such a special event made the day even better.\u00a0 She was a joy to have play and she did an amazing job. Her talent is truly breathtaking. After the event, many of our guests told me how spectacular Kristen was and that she was a delight to listen to. Not only was she a phenomenal violin player but she was such a sweet person, she helped us during the event after she was done playing. \u00a0Thank you Kristen!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Jessica Kane,\u00a0Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Ellicott Development\u2019s Happy Hour Summer Series,\u00a0June 2015<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen played at my wedding ceremony and she was phenomenal. \u00a0She was able to play all of the music that I requested. \u00a0Before the wedding, we communicated and she is very sweet and professional. \u00a0I was honored to have her play at my ceremony!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Desiree\u2019 Klein, Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Married May\u00a02015<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe were very happy to be working with Kristen and Mark on the music for our wedding. \u00a0We were unsure of the music we wanted at first but Kristen provided many suggestions and invited us to one of her rehearsals with Mark so we could hear the music to better help us decide. \u00a0Kristen and Mark\u2019s musical abilities are beautiful and I could not have been happier with our decision to work with them. \u00a0Kristen is an extremely talented violinist and I would highly recommend her for weddings and events.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Marissa and Brian W., Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Married\u00a0October 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen was an amazingly beautiful addition to my friend\u2019s wedding in October. \u00a0Her bridesmaids and I acquired Kristen\u2019s services as a surprise to the bride. \u00a0We were blown away by her professionalism and her talent. I would recommend Kristen to anyone looking for that special touch for their wedding day. \u00a0Thanks, Kristen!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Gina Schmidt, Tonawanda, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Friend of the bride, October\u00a02014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cIt was serendipitous the way in which we found Kristen to play at our wedding. \u00a0We knew we wanted a violinist to play during the wedding ceremony but didn\u2019t have any idea how to find one! \u00a0So of course, we googled it! \u00a0To our surprise we found Kristen Puglisi, who was a colleague of mine from Buffalo Hearing &\u00a0Speech Center. \u00a0What luck! \u00a0Kristen was amazing to work with from the beginning, professional and accommodating. \u00a0She was attentive to what our vision was for the ceremony and offered relevant suggestions. \u00a0It was an added bonus that Kristen played with a pianist, Mark Mazur. \u00a0Kristen and Mark worked seamlessly with the vocalist we added to the mix and when we made some last minute changes, they were happy to oblige.<\/p>\n

Our guests enjoyed beautiful music as they arrived and all of our favorite musical pieces made the ceremony unforgettable. \u00a0Many thanks to Kristen and Mark! \u00a0The music you played was the perfect narration to our story.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Denise and Miles Roty, Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Married October\u00a02014<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe were very happy with the performance of both Kristen and the pianist, Mark.\u00a0 The beautiful music made our ceremony very special.\u00a0 We received compliments from many people on how wonderfully they played.\u00a0 Kristen was very helpful in picking out songs for the ceremony.\u00a0 Would definitely recommend her to others.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Valerie E. and David L., Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Married\u00a0September 2014<\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen was outstanding! The music was beautiful! It was one of the easiest parts of the wedding to organize. We all appreciated her talent! Thank you Kristen!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Nancy A., Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Mother of the Bride,\u00a0September 2014<\/p>\n

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<\/em><\/strong>\u201cKristen is an extremely talented and professional classical violinist who we hired to play for our wedding ceremony on 8\/16\/14. \u00a0She accompanied the church organist for our Catholic ceremony and it was absolutely beautiful. \u00a0when I arrived at the church I was truly blown away by her talent! \u00a0When she started to play Pachelbel Canon in D for my bridesmaids to walk down the aisle to, I was overwhelmed by emotion and brought to tears. \u00a0It was everything I pictured my wedding day to be and sound. \u00a0At our reception, we received so many compliments from guests and how wonderful the music was. \u00a0We could not have been happier with Kristen. \u00a0We would highly recommend her to anyone looking to add a touch of eloquence and class to any occasion!\u201d<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

~Brenda and Steven Falk, Boston, MA
<\/em><\/strong>Married August 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen is a very gifted violinist who played \u201cbeautiful\u201d music at our wedding. \u00a0She was absolutely amazing to work with from beginning to end! \u00a0When we first reached out to Kristen we knew we had found the right person so we looked no further. \u00a0She responded the same day and this communication was the same throughout. \u00a0She is a true professional and one of the best to do it. \u00a0She gave us a lot of freedom when choosing music while also giving helpful advice when needed. \u00a0Our day wouldn\u2019t have been what it was without this amazing violinist. \u00a0Kristen, thank you for \u201cplaying\u201d such an integral part in our Love Story!\u201d<\/p>\n

~David and Bridgette Johnson, Buffalo, NY
<\/strong><\/em>Married July 2014<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen is a very skilled and professional violinist. She was delightful to work with, and helpful in suggesting music selections for our wedding. Kristen\u2019s music added the classic touch that we were hoping for, and we couldn\u2019t be happier that she was part of our ceremony!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Jason and Cassidy Delzer, Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Married June 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen is a very talented, amazing violinist who is also an absolute pleasure to work with! My daughter and her husband found her to be quite helpful and accomodating in selecting the music for their ceremony. Kristen, along with the pianist, played beautifully together\u2026it was the perfect compliment to the ceremony. Everyone could not believe how wonderful the music was! Truly exceeded all of our expectations. If you are looking for a memorable, elegant touch to your wedding ceremony, Kristen will be able to provide just that!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Joanne Wales, Amherst, NY
<\/strong><\/em>Mother of the bride, June 2014<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen helped me make a great night an unforgettable event for my wife and that we will always remember. She was very easy to work with and accommodating \u00a0to our difficult time line, helping me surprise my wife. When we arrived at the restaurant my wife was surprised that there was a violinist then to find out she was there for her! Kristen was accommodating, professional and most importantly an extraordinary violinist!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Jim Colton, North Tonawanda, NY
<\/strong><\/em>\u201cHelping me propose the proper\u00a0way 25 years later,\u201d \u00a0January 2014<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhat can we possibly say, but thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the incredible contribution Kristen made \u2013 that made our wedding mass at St. Louis Church so memorable for us and all who attended. Kristen\u2019s artistic contribution as our violinist made the music at the mass truly magical \u2013 and, along with Frank Scinta and our vocalists, delivered the true meaning of this most special day in our lives. We\u2019ll never forget it \u2013 as we\u2019ve received numerous compliments about the mass \u2013 and especially the music!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Victor and Mary Colonna, Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Married November 2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen is a very talented violinist. She made it easy to coordinate and arrange our wedding ceremony over email and telephone. She also came to a rehearsal with our pianist to practice beforehand which was very helpful. We found Kristen to be professional, courteous and open to our ideas for our ceremony. We would highly recommend Kristen to anyone looking for a wonderful violinist for a special occasion!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Katie & Dan Pye, Ontario, Canada
<\/em><\/strong>Married September 2013<\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen was amazing to work with from day one. She is sweet, sincere and very easygoing. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a live musician for any event.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Jennifer Kladke, Buffalo, NY
<\/strong><\/em>Married September 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen played the violin for our Rose Garden wedding ceremony at the Marcy Casino. Kristen was wonderful from the beginning. I reached out to her to inquire about having her play at our ceremony and she offered to have us come see her play and mentioned she plays a lot with a pianist, Mark Mazur, and asked if we would like to hear them both play. In the first 30 seconds I knew I had to have them both. They were not only amazing musicians but very accommodating in song choice and had suggestions that were very helpful. We ended up having them play at the cocktail hour, too. They added a touch of elegance and truly made our ceremony extraordinary. We could not have been happier!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Natalie & Blake, Buffalo NY
<\/em><\/strong>Married July 2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen is an amazingly talented violinist and she is an absolute joy to do business with. Throughout the wedding planning process, we found her to be professional, responsive, and attentive. She came up with some wonderful ideas for our ceremony that we wouldn\u2019t have thought of without her help \u2013 she understood the type of style we were going for and was extremely knowledgeable in providing musical advice and opinions. She helped us with the flow of the ceremony and making sure we covered all the details. On the day of the ceremony, the music was absolutely beautiful. We received so many compliments from guests on how gorgeous it sounded. We could not have been happier with Kristen, and we would recommend her to any wedding couple or for any special event.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Natalie & Keith Held, Buffalo, NY
<\/strong><\/em>Married June 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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We requested Kristen for our ceremony and reception. She helped us pick out the appropriate music for the size church we had the ceremony in. We still have people coming up to us and complimenting us on the music from the church. Kristen was very accommodating and professional and she helped make the day perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Jason & Tracee McCabe, Buffalo, NY
<\/em><\/strong>Married May 2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen played at our wedding ceremony this spring. The music was beautiful and she did a fantastic job! She was also extremely helpful throughout the entire planning process. She had great song suggestions and helped me pick the perfect songs for our wedding ceremony. I would highly recommend working with Kristen!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Rebecca & Brian Hess, Buffalo, NY
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\u201cKristen not only was an amazing violinist in terms of talent to have at my wedding ceremony, but she was also extremely accommodating throughout the entire planning process. I was a bride planning my wedding out of town and Kristen was so patient with my crazy schedule. She was in constant communication with me through email and even was able to provide me with potential song choices for each part of my ceremony based on the style of music I desired. This was very helpful due to the lack of knowledge I had about what parts of my ceremony typically required the bride to make a song choice. I would highly recommend Kristen as a violinist for a wedding.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Ashlee & Donald McKeon, Pittsburgh, PA
Married May 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cI hired Kristen for a marriage proposal. She was very professional and accommodating, she even played for me over the phone. Our client was very happy and we would hire her again.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Marvin Velazquez of The Heart Bandits, Los Angeles, CA<\/strong><\/em>
Marriage Proposal, December 2012<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen was a pleasure to work with. She had great ideas, was flexible and played beautifully!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Carol W., East Aurora, NY<\/strong><\/em>
Mother of the groom, December 2012<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen played at our wedding ceremony and reception in August and we were beyond happy with her music. We wanted our even to be classic but not stuffy, with music that could be appreciated as much by our family in Buffalo as the family members coming in from Italy. Kristen was able to help us find the right combination of music and coordinated with the equally as talented pianist, Mark Mazur, to create just the atmosphere we were going for at our church ceremony and reception venue. From our first contact with Kristen, it was evident that she is experienced and professional, and this was particularly important to us because we were planning everything from abroad. We emailed back and forth to share ideas and iron out all the details, and we couldn\u2019t have been happier with how she pulled everything together. We will absolutely recommend Kristen to any friends who are looking for a musician for their special event!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Sarah & Pietro Desiato, London, UK<\/strong><\/em>
Married August 2012<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen played at our church wedding in August 2012. She was extremely easy to communicate with via email and phone before the wedding and provided suggestions for songs upon request. She also worked directly with the music coordinator at my church to ensure everything was perfect. And most importantly she played beautifully! I would highly recommend Kristen for any event.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Lauren S., Tonawanda, NY<\/strong><\/em>
Married August 2012<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe were very pleased with Kristen\u2019s performance at the ceremony. The music definitely added to the event and I would definitely recommend her to friends for their gatherings. Overall, we were highly satisfied.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Carleton Z., Buffalo, NY<\/strong><\/em>
Father of the bride, July 2012<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cShe was wonderful! Very professional, and our guests thought she was great!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Kristie D., Sierra Vista, AZ<\/strong><\/em>
Married July 2012<\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen\u2019s music was a wonderful addition to a son and daughter-in-law\u2019s wedding June 1! She made sure to consult us about our preferences and, even though the day was rainy and cold, gave us beautiful music to help us celebrate. Thank you again Kristen!!!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Debbie D., Lancaster, NY<\/strong><\/em>
Mother of the groom, June 2012<\/p>\n

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\u201cI was honored to have Kristen play the violin during the ceremony at our wedding in February 2012. She was very accommodating, welcomed my crazy ideas and generously offered her musical expertise, which I greatly appreciated. All our guests were highly impressed and could not stop talking about how absolutely beautiful she sounded. Kristen went above and beyond my expectations and even reached out to the church director and other musicians to ensure everything was perfect for our special day.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Jamie & Jeff Addesa, Lancaster, NY
Married February 2012<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen played the violin for our wedding last September. We were married in Ellicottville on top of a ski slope. All of the guests, including the wedding party, rode the chairlift to the top of the hill for the ceremony. The day of our wedding was just perfect and I remember riding the chairlift up to the top to meet my husband and it was so quiet and serene and all I could hear was Kristen playing and it instantly calmed all of my nerves. Throughout the whole preparation Kristen was extremely professional and helped with me all of my questions and concerns. She helped give me ideas on song selections and even played some songs over the phone for us. Everything went just perfect and the guests loved listening to her play. All we needed was Kristen and her violin at the top of the ski hill to complete our most perfect moment and set the tone. Music truly is such an important part of a wedding ceremony!! After we were married Kristen was even willing to learn a Coldplay song we really wanted and it sounded awesome!! I would highly recommend her to anyone for any event.\u201d<\/p>\n

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~Shannon & Mark Scalabrino, Buffalo, NY<\/strong>
Married September 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen was extraordinary. From the moment she was hired, she patiently and attentively listened to me describe my wife\u2019s 30th birthday dinner and celebration expecting the arrival of her first daughter. Her quick attention to detail was magnificent over multiple calls and emails. With only a few days to prepare, she not only learned new song requests, but using keen expertise, personalized our session. She played our wedding song, children\u2019s lullabies, classical, and songs personal to us. She arrived days before the event at the restaurant, and prepared the performance space at table. Kristen is a graceful musician, gifted in depth of heart and skill of bow.\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

~Jerod S., Buffalo, NY<\/strong>
Tableside birthday serenade, December 2011<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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My husband and I were Blessed to have Kristen play the violin in our wedding ceremony this past September. She was beyond our expectations. Not only is Kristen an extremely talented violinist, she is professional and very accomodating. We are forever grateful to Kristen for making that area of wedding planning a breeze and adding that special touch to our ceremony. We cant Thank You enough Kristen:)<\/p>\n

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~Trell & Jon\u2019Nita Millhouse<\/strong>
Married September 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen was a superb violinist who made our wedding day very special. We had an outdoor ceremony at the Japanese Garden and when I walked up the stair aisle I was greeted by her music. It was exactly how I had envisioned it! Kristen was very professional and flexible. She catered to my special needs since my husband and I live out of the country and the groom arrived only days before the wedding. I couldn\u2019t have asked for more. Thank you Kristen!\u201d<\/p>\n

~Lisa Biasillo, Phnom Pen, Phnum Penh, Cambodia<\/strong><\/em>
Married August 2011<\/p>\n

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\u201cMy husband and I would like to thank Kristen for an amazing performance! She added elegance and joy to our recommitment ceremony celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. Kristen not only made suggestions and learned new songs but was consistently a pleasure to work with. I wasn\u2019t sure a live performer in our home was feasible. Kristen made it perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Carol & Rafael Rondon, Buffalo, NY<\/strong><\/em>
Wedding Anniversary & Vow Renewal, April 2011<\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen Puglisi played violin at my wedding ceremony and I could not have been more pleased with her performance. From the start, she was so accommodating and professional. Kristen went with me to meet the music coordinator at our church, agreed to learn songs that we wanted played and went above and beyond to work with the music coordinator to arrange the music for the ceremony. Our guests raved about her performance and loved that she played as they were seated before the ceremony. I could not have asked for a more accomplished violinist to be a part of my big day.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Katie & Matt Beakman, Buffalo, NY<\/strong><\/em>
Married September 2010<\/p>\n

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\u201cAlthough formal in nature, our wedding ceremony was not what one would consider \u201ctypical.\u201d The ceremony took place at the reception venue, with all of the guests there at once, and our choices for\u00a0the processional and recessional\u2014\u00a0<\/span>Moon River<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Some Enchanted Evening<\/em>\u2014 were not the standard wedding songs. As a true professional, Kristen was able to accommodate everything we wanted and was happy to work with the pianist of our choice. Hearing the music at the wedding you would have thought they had been playing those songs together for years. The music was beautiful and our wedding ceremony would not have been the same without it. I highly recommend Kristen to anyone looking for an instrumentalist for their wedding or special event.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Jessie Maglietto Smith, Buffalo, NY<\/strong>
Married May 2010<\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen accompanied the organist in my winter wedding ceremony, and the violin was a fabulous enhancement to the ceremony music. They worked together prior to the ceremony and timed the music perfectly for my walk down the aisle to\u00a0<\/span>Pachelbel\u2019s Canon<\/em>. Kristen poured her whole heart and soul into making my day special and it truly was.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Deanna Schmitt, Buffalo, NY<\/strong>
Married December 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cKristen was such a professional- she arranged meetings and rehearsals with the other musicians playing my wedding, which left me with one less thing to worry about. I will never forget listening to her violin as my bridesmaids walked down the aisle to\u00a0<\/span>Pachelbel\u2019s Canon in D<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>and during the candle lighting ceremony when she played John Lennon\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>Imagine<\/em>. Kristen brought a great sense of intimacy and passion in her playing. She truly made an already amazing moment just perfect for me and my husband.\u201d<\/p>\n

~Jaime Hashey, Kenmore, NY<\/strong>
Married August 2006<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Testimonials \u201cThank you so much for being a part of our wedding ceremony! Your music was so beautiful and everything we could have hoped for and more. Walking down the aisle to \u201cIn My Life\u201d was one of my favorite parts of the whole day. Thanks again!\u201d -Lauren & Rob Selby, Hamburg, NYMarried May 2019 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n

Testimonials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"I keep telling people that the best money I spent on my wedding was for Kristen and Mark! The live music was absolutely amazing and they were incredible to work with. I spoke mostly with Kristen and she was accommodating, caring, willing to do anything she could to help, and also provided suggestions for me when needed. We also had a singer who Kristen and Mark worked with to make sure everything was perfectly in place for the wedding. I can not recommend Kristen and Mark enough. Not only were they amazing to work with, but live music at your wedding is really the ultimate touch.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Sarah & Jeffrey Matheos, Lancaster, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married August 2018<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bobby and I wanted to thank you and let you know how much we enjoyed having you and Mark play at our wedding! When I thought about things I've always wanted in a wedding, the only thing that I repeatedly thought about was the music I wanted played throughout the day. I can honestly say that was one of the major things I looked forward to. Every song played by you guys brought me to tears! Many friends and family members have approached us and told us how much they loved the music at the ceremony. We thought that our favorite part of the day would be the reception and all the dining, drinking and dancing, but we both agreed the next day that the ceremony was our favorite part. The music played a large role in that. Not only did we and our guests like the song selections, but how beautifully they were all performed. You and Mark are so talented and we were so happy we decided to book you for our special day! Thank you for being such a special part of the best day of our lives! Thank you, thank you, thank you!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Kara & Bobby Rabb, Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married April 2017<\/strong><\/em>\"Kristen was an absolute delight! She accommodated our request for a specific song, even mentioning if she needed to write the music herself, she could. We were incredibly impressed at her willingness to fulfill our every wish. She was prompt in returning any email or phone call. Our guests were delighted with her performance and continued to mention what a beautiful touch on the ceremony it added to our wedding. Kristen was elegant and professional, we felt honored to have her as part of our day. Thank you for everything Kristen :).\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Heather & Matthew Heywood, Boston, MA<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married October 2016<\/strong><\/em>\"Kristen went above and beyond for our wedding. I had a specific processional song in mind, and asked Kristen to learn it for the ceremony. She learned the song by listening to it and writing the sheets herself! Sounded perfect! A true talent. She also learned a song for my father\/daughter dance. My Dad was thrilled. I highly recommend Kristen. She is a very friendly and warm hearted person.\"~Leah & Sebastian Drylewski, Amherst, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married September 2016<\/strong><\/em>\"We hired Kristen and Mark to play music during our ceremony at The Hotel Lafayette in August 2016. The setting was perfect, the weather was cooperating for the moment and the guests were arriving. Kristen and Mark arrived early and got to meet with us in person before the ceremony to go over last minute details. As the ceremony began, I walked down the aisle to the most beautiful sounds on violin and piano.  It really put everyone in great spirits. The wedding ceremony went off without a hitch. Kristen and Mark did a wonderful job. Professional with a personal touch. Thank you again. We would highly recommend them at any outing or function!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Amber & Kenneth Haulton, Harrisburg, PA<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married August 2016<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen played violin and Mark Mazur played keyboard at our daughter's wedding.  They played both at the ceremony\/processional and following the service, at the cocktail reception.  They were absolutely wonderful, and we received many compliments regarding their talent and sound.  Kristen was easy to work with, and always was prompt in getting back to us.  She provided unlimited choices and is very knowledgeable.  We highly recommend her, for any occasion!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Deborah Korotkin, Getzville, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mother of the bride, August 2016<\/strong><\/em> \"Kristen performed, along side organist Frank Scinta, at our wedding ceremony at St. Louis Church.  Her performance was magnificent.  Our guests commented on how beautiful the music was, especially the violinist.  My wife, Tina, who likes everything to be just \u201cperfect,\u201d was ecstatic.  Kristen's music was beautiful and contributed to making our marriage ceremony beautiful and as special as we wanted it to be.  Thanks you so much for helping to make our day.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Russ Sciandra & Tina Zinter-Chahin, Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married June 2016<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Carol and I chose to have our wedding ceremony at the Delaware Mansion in downtown Buffalo and wanted to create an elegant, classy atmosphere for our family and friends to enjoy.  My wife has a reputation for having excellent taste and pays strong attention to the details, from the cake to the flowers to the music selections, and wanted her day to be perfect.  Kristen and Mark came highly referred to us.  When we met with them for the initial consulation and heard them play together, we knew immediately they would meet our high expectations.  Not only were Kristen and Mark extremely personable and professional, they also had a variety of song selections, both classical and contemporary, that all sounded fantastic on the violin and piano!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We couldn't have been happier with the outcome.  Guests raved about the ceremony and we loved the ambiance that was created in the outdoor courtyard.  I would highly recommend Kristen and Mark if you are looking for a violin\/piano touch.  You will not be disappointed.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Nick Corto, Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married June 2016<\/strong><\/em>\"Kristen performed for my ceremony this past June 2016 accompanied by a pianist she works with, Mark Mazur. They were incredible! Kristen was easy to get ahold of throughout the entire process, and they set up a day for my husband and I to have a trial performance. They made suggestions for songs but ultimately were so flexible and catered their performance to us, and what we wanted. The day of the ceremony they showed up early, were professional, and did an amazing job performing. We got multiple compliments on how lovely the music was, and the song choices that we made. We did a mix of traditional and non traditional music, and they played every song beautifully. I really loved how organic and simple having one violinist and one pianist was for the ceremony. The were easily heard, and their tone was so pure! I have been a music person my whole life singing and playing the flute, so I have an idea of what music should sound like...they exceeded my expectations in so many ways! Thank you Kristen and Mark! It was a pleasure working with you both and having you be a part of our special day.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Colin & Leslie Begy, Kaneohe, Hawaii<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married June 2016<\/strong><\/em> \"I hired Kristen to play at my \"surprise\" proposal to my now fiancee, Shannon.  Kristen paid attention to all of the critical details: she determined an appropriate song list through conversations with me about the mood of the event and what I was looking to be played in \"the moment\"; she even visited the venue a few days before to speak with the owners and orient herself.  Hiring Kristen was one of the best moves I made for that day.  She set the stage for a great night, played beautifully, and was even the perfect touch for photos.  I highly recommend Kristen for any event you want to make a little more special.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Edward Paluch, Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marriage proposal, February 2016<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen!  I can't thank you enough for participating in our annual awareness ball for multiple sclerosis.  The ambiance and elegance you add to the event makes it that much more perfect!  Many of the guests commented on how impressed they were and thought the violin and piano was a great touch.  Thank you!!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Tony Ferro, Change MS Wellness Foundation, Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change MS Masquerade Ball, March 2016<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen, thank you so much for everything.  For starters, thanks for helping me plan all the songs for the ceremony and for suggesting the organist, Frank Scinta.  The music was amazing - people were raving about it - and still are!  It was awesome to have people moved by music to the point of tears in a church.  God works through your talent - I know you know that and how special what you do is!  Thank you again!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Melissa & Ryan Colosi, Charlotte, NC<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married January 2016<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen played at our wedding in January and she was the easiest person to work with!  I wanted a non-typical song to walk down the aisle to (Brandon Heath's - Love Never Fails) and she played it beautifully.  I would without a doubt rehire her for an event and would advise anyone looking for a violinist to hire\/contact her.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Jill Geib, Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married January 2016<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"After hearing Kristen play violin beautifully at a wedding I attended for Bryan Carroll, I was determined to obtain her information to inquire about her playing for my mother's funeral mass.  Her music was extremely moving and brought tears to my eyes during both of the performances.  Her rendition of Ave Maria was stunning.  Not only is Kristen extremely talented, but she was very professional and a pleasure to work with.  She was able to fit in seamlessly, on short notice, with the other musicians we assembled.  Everything turned out exactly as I had hoped, which was greatly appreciated during such a difficult time in my life.  We will always have you in mind when looking for music at our special events.  Thank you, Kristen, for helping to make our day so special!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Mike Allen & family, Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 2015<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen did an amazing job at our wedding ceremony.  We greatly appreciate all the thought and suggestions that she put into our ceremony music.  She is incredibly talented with the violin and I would highly recommend her to anyone!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Chelsea Carroll, Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married October 2015<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen is a very talented and professional artist.  She was instrumental in assisting me with music choices and guiding through the whole process.  Not only did she give a spectacular performance, but she helped me pull the whole ceremony together.  She was also so sweet to my two-year-old niece, who was one of her biggest fans!  Guests could not stop talking about how beautifully she played.  I can't thank you enough for creating such beauty and perfection.  You made our ceremony so special!  I would highly recommend Kristen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Maureen Martz, Orlando, FL<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married August 2015<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen, it truly meant so much to me all of the time and effort you spent on the music portion of the ceremony.  All of the wedding planning was very stressful and overwhelming at times and knowing I didn't have to worry about the music, and also that someone who cares so much about Katie and I was taking care of it, was the best gift you could have given us.  The ceremony was truly memorable and I can't wait to see it on video.  Thanks again and love you!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Michael & Katie Puglisi, Rochester, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brother of the violinist, Married August 2015<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen helped make an amazing moment in my life even more amazing!  When I was planning my proposal, I really wanted there to be violin music, and not only did Kristen perform wonderfully on the day, but she worked with me weeks in advance and even showed up to the location a few days earlier to test \"sound quality,\" which was awesome of her.  She was super flexible and helped me pull off a perfect day for me and my fianc\u00e9.  It simply would not have been the same without her and her violin ;).  Thank you, Kristen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Matthew Talarico, Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marriage proposal, June 2015<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen played for Ellicott Development\u2019s happy hour summer series on Tuesday, June 23rd<\/sup> at Canalside. It was a beautiful day and having Kristen be apart of such a special event made the day even better.  She was a joy to have play and she did an amazing job. Her talent is truly breathtaking. After the event, many of our guests told me how spectacular Kristen was and that she was a delight to listen to. Not only was she a phenomenal violin player but she was such a sweet person, she helped us during the event after she was done playing.  Thank you Kristen!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Jessica Kane, Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ellicott Development's Happy Hour Summer Series, June 2015<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen played at my wedding ceremony and she was phenomenal.  She was able to play all of the music that I requested.  Before the wedding, we communicated and she is very sweet and professional.  I was honored to have her play at my ceremony!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Desiree' Klein, Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married May 2015<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"We were very happy to be working with Kristen and Mark on the music for our wedding.  We were unsure of the music we wanted at first but Kristen provided many suggestions and invited us to one of her rehearsals with Mark so we could hear the music to better help us decide.  Kristen and Mark's musical abilities are beautiful and I could not have been happier with our decision to work with them.  Kristen is an extremely talented violinist and I would highly recommend her for weddings and events.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Marissa and Brian W., Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married October 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen was an amazingly beautiful addition to my friend's wedding in October.  Her bridesmaids and I acquired Kristen's services as a surprise to the bride.  We were blown away by her professionalism and her talent. I would recommend Kristen to anyone looking for that special touch for their wedding day.  Thanks, Kristen!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Gina Schmidt, Tonawanda, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friend of the bride, October 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"It was serendipitous the way in which we found Kristen to play at our wedding.  We knew we wanted a violinist to play during the wedding ceremony but didn't have any idea how to find one!  So of course, we googled it!  To our surprise we found Kristen Puglisi, who was a colleague of mine from Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center.  What luck!  Kristen was amazing to work with from the beginning, professional and accommodating.  She was attentive to what our vision was for the ceremony and offered relevant suggestions.  It was an added bonus that Kristen played with a pianist, Mark Mazur.  Kristen and Mark worked seamlessly with the vocalist we added to the mix and when we made some last minute changes, they were happy to oblige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our guests enjoyed beautiful music as they arrived and all of our favorite musical pieces made the ceremony unforgettable.  Many thanks to Kristen and Mark!  The music you played was the perfect narration to our story.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Denise and Miles Roty, Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married October 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"We were very happy with the performance of both Kristen and the pianist, Mark.  The beautiful music made our ceremony very special.  We received compliments from many people on how wonderfully they played.  Kristen was very helpful in picking out songs for the ceremony.  Would definitely recommend her to others.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Valerie E. and David L., Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married September 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen was outstanding! The music was beautiful! It was one of the easiest parts of the wedding to organize. We all appreciated her talent! Thank you Kristen!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Nancy A., Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mother of the Bride, September 2014<\/em><\/strong>\"Kristen is an extremely talented and professional classical violinist who we hired to play for our wedding ceremony on 8\/16\/14.  She accompanied the church organist for our Catholic ceremony and it was absolutely beautiful.  when I arrived at the church I was truly blown away by her talent!  When she started to play Pachelbel Canon in D for my bridesmaids to walk down the aisle to, I was overwhelmed by emotion and brought to tears.  It was everything I pictured my wedding day to be and sound.  At our reception, we received so many compliments from guests and how wonderful the music was.  We could not have been happier with Kristen.  We would highly recommend her to anyone looking to add a touch of eloquence and class to any occasion!\"                                                                                                                                                ~Brenda and Steven Falk, Boston, MA<\/em><\/strong>                                                                                                            Married August 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen is a very gifted violinist who played \"beautiful\" music at our wedding.  She was absolutely amazing to work with from beginning to end!  When we first reached out to Kristen we knew we had found the right person so we looked no further.  She responded the same day and this communication was the same throughout.  She is a true professional and one of the best to do it.  She gave us a lot of freedom when choosing music while also giving helpful advice when needed.  Our day wouldn't have been what it was without this amazing violinist.  Kristen, thank you for \"playing\" such an integral part in our Love Story!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~David and Bridgette Johnson, Buffalo, NY<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married July 2014<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen is a very skilled and professional violinist. She was delightful to work with, and helpful in suggesting music selections for our wedding. Kristen's music added the classic touch that we were hoping for, and we couldn't be happier that she was part of our ceremony!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Jason and Cassidy Delzer, Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married June 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen is a very talented, amazing violinist who is also an absolute pleasure to work with! My daughter and her husband found her to be quite helpful and accomodating in selecting the music for their ceremony. Kristen, along with the pianist, played beautifully together...it was the perfect compliment to the ceremony. Everyone could not believe how wonderful the music was! Truly exceeded all of our expectations. If you are looking for a memorable, elegant touch to your wedding ceremony, Kristen will be able to provide just that!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Joanne Wales, Amherst, NY<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mother of the bride, June 2014<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen helped me make a great night an unforgettable event for my wife and that we will always remember. She was very easy to work with and accommodating  to our difficult time line, helping me surprise my wife. When we arrived at the restaurant my wife was surprised that there was a violinist then to find out she was there for her! Kristen was accommodating, professional and most importantly an extraordinary violinist!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Jim Colton, North Tonawanda, NY<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Helping me propose the proper way 25 years later,\"  January 2014<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"What can we possibly say, but thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the incredible contribution Kristen made - that made our wedding mass at St. Louis Church so memorable for us and all who attended. Kristen's artistic contribution as our violinist made the music at the mass truly magical - and, along with Frank Scinta and our vocalists, delivered the true meaning of this most special day in our lives. We'll never forget it - as we've received numerous compliments about the mass - and especially the music!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Victor and Mary Colonna, Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married November 2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen is a very talented violinist. She made it easy to coordinate and arrange our wedding ceremony over email and telephone. She also came to a rehearsal with our pianist to practice beforehand which was very helpful. We found Kristen to be professional, courteous and open to our ideas for our ceremony. We would highly recommend Kristen to anyone looking for a wonderful violinist for a special occasion!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Katie & Dan Pye, Ontario, Canada<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married September 2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen was amazing to work with from day one. She is sweet, sincere and very easygoing. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a live musician for any event.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Jennifer Kladke, Buffalo, NY<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married September 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKristen played the violin for our Rose Garden wedding ceremony at the Marcy Casino. Kristen was wonderful from the beginning. I reached out to her to inquire about having her play at our ceremony and she offered to have us come see her play and mentioned she plays a lot with a pianist, Mark Mazur, and asked if we would like to hear them both play. In the first 30 seconds I knew I had to have them both. They were not only amazing musicians but very accommodating in song choice and had suggestions that were very helpful. We ended up having them play at the cocktail hour, too. They added a touch of elegance and truly made our ceremony extraordinary. We could not have been happier!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Natalie & Blake, Buffalo NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married July 2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKristen is an amazingly talented violinist and she is an absolute joy to do business with. Throughout the wedding planning process, we found her to be professional, responsive, and attentive. She came up with some wonderful ideas for our ceremony that we wouldn't have thought of without her help - she understood the type of style we were going for and was extremely knowledgeable in providing musical advice and opinions. She helped us with the flow of the ceremony and making sure we covered all the details. On the day of the ceremony, the music was absolutely beautiful. We received so many compliments from guests on how gorgeous it sounded. We could not have been happier with Kristen, and we would recommend her to any wedding couple or for any special event.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Natalie & Keith Held, Buffalo, NY<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married June 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We requested Kristen for our ceremony and reception. She helped us pick out the appropriate music for the size church we had the ceremony in. We still have people coming up to us and complimenting us on the music from the church. Kristen was very accommodating and professional and she helped make the day perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Jason & Tracee McCabe, Buffalo, NY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married May 2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen played at our wedding ceremony this spring. The music was beautiful and she did a fantastic job! She was also extremely helpful throughout the entire planning process. She had great song suggestions and helped me pick the perfect songs for our wedding ceremony. I would highly recommend working with Kristen!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Rebecca & Brian Hess, Buffalo, NY<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Married April 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen not only was an amazing violinist in terms of talent to have at my wedding ceremony, but she was also extremely accommodating throughout the entire planning process. I was a bride planning my wedding out of town and Kristen was so patient with my crazy schedule. She was in constant communication with me through email and even was able to provide me with potential song choices for each part of my ceremony based on the style of music I desired. This was very helpful due to the lack of knowledge I had about what parts of my ceremony typically required the bride to make a song choice. I would highly recommend Kristen as a violinist for a wedding.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Ashlee & Donald McKeon, Pittsburgh, PA<\/strong><\/em>
Married May 2013<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"I hired Kristen for a marriage proposal. She was very professional and accommodating, she even played for me over the phone. Our client was very happy and we would hire her again.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Marvin Velazquez of The Heart Bandits, Los Angeles, CA<\/strong><\/em>
Marriage Proposal, December 2012<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen was a pleasure to work with. She had great ideas, was flexible and played beautifully!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Carol W., East Aurora, NY<\/strong><\/em>
Mother of the groom, December 2012<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen played at our wedding ceremony and reception in August and we were beyond happy with her music. We wanted our even to be classic but not stuffy, with music that could be appreciated as much by our family in Buffalo as the family members coming in from Italy. Kristen was able to help us find the right combination of music and coordinated with the equally as talented pianist, Mark Mazur, to create just the atmosphere we were going for at our church ceremony and reception venue. From our first contact with Kristen, it was evident that she is experienced and professional, and this was particularly important to us because we were planning everything from abroad. We emailed back and forth to share ideas and iron out all the details, and we couldn't have been happier with how she pulled everything together. We will absolutely recommend Kristen to any friends who are looking for a musician for their special event!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Sarah & Pietro Desiato, London, UK<\/strong><\/em>
Married August 2012<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen played at our church wedding in August 2012. She was extremely easy to communicate with via email and phone before the wedding and provided suggestions for songs upon request. She also worked directly with the music coordinator at my church to ensure everything was perfect. And most importantly she played beautifully! I would highly recommend Kristen for any event.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Lauren S., Tonawanda, NY<\/strong><\/em>
Married August 2012<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"We were very pleased with Kristen's performance at the ceremony. The music definitely added to the event and I would definitely recommend her to friends for their gatherings. Overall, we were highly satisfied.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Carleton Z., Buffalo, NY<\/strong><\/em>
Father of the bride, July 2012<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"She was wonderful! Very professional, and our guests thought she was great!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Kristie D., Sierra Vista, AZ<\/strong><\/em>
Married July 2012<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen's music was a wonderful addition to a son and daughter-in-law's wedding June 1! She made sure to consult us about our preferences and, even though the day was rainy and cold, gave us beautiful music to help us celebrate. Thank you again Kristen!!!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Debbie D., Lancaster, NY<\/strong><\/em>
Mother of the groom, June 2012<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was honored to have Kristen play the violin during the ceremony at our wedding in February 2012. She was very accommodating, welcomed my crazy ideas and generously offered her musical expertise, which I greatly appreciated. All our guests were highly impressed and could not stop talking about how absolutely beautiful she sounded. Kristen went above and beyond my expectations and even reached out to the church director and other musicians to ensure everything was perfect for our special day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Jamie & Jeff Addesa, Lancaster, NY
Married February 2012<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen played the violin for our wedding last September. We were married in Ellicottville on top of a ski slope. All of the guests, including the wedding party, rode the chairlift to the top of the hill for the ceremony. The day of our wedding was just perfect and I remember riding the chairlift up to the top to meet my husband and it was so quiet and serene and all I could hear was Kristen playing and it instantly calmed all of my nerves. Throughout the whole preparation Kristen was extremely professional and helped with me all of my questions and concerns. She helped give me ideas on song selections and even played some songs over the phone for us. Everything went just perfect and the guests loved listening to her play. All we needed was Kristen and her violin at the top of the ski hill to complete our most perfect moment and set the tone. Music truly is such an important part of a wedding ceremony!! After we were married Kristen was even willing to learn a Coldplay song we really wanted and it sounded awesome!! I would highly recommend her to anyone for any event.\" ~Shannon & Mark Scalabrino, Buffalo, NY<\/strong>
Married September 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen was extraordinary. From the moment she was hired, she patiently and attentively listened to me describe my wife's 30th birthday dinner and celebration expecting the arrival of her first daughter. Her quick attention to detail was magnificent over multiple calls and emails. With only a few days to prepare, she not only learned new song requests, but using keen expertise, personalized our session. She played our wedding song, children's lullabies, classical, and songs personal to us. She arrived days before the event at the restaurant, and prepared the performance space at table. Kristen is a graceful musician, gifted in depth of heart and skill of bow.\" ~Jerod S., Buffalo, NY<\/strong>
Tableside birthday serenade, December 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My husband and I were Blessed to have Kristen play the violin in our wedding ceremony this past September. She was beyond our expectations. Not only is Kristen an extremely talented violinist, she is professional and very accomodating. We are forever grateful to Kristen for making that area of wedding planning a breeze and adding that special touch to our ceremony. We cant Thank You enough Kristen:) ~Trell & Jon'Nita Millhouse <\/strong>
Married September 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen was a superb violinist who made our wedding day very special. We had an outdoor ceremony at the Japanese Garden and when I walked up the stair aisle I was greeted by her music. It was exactly how I had envisioned it! Kristen was very professional and flexible. She catered to my special needs since my husband and I live out of the country and the groom arrived only days before the wedding. I couldn't have asked for more. Thank you Kristen!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Lisa Biasillo, Phnom Pen, Phnum Penh, Cambodia <\/strong><\/em>
Married August 2011<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"My husband and I would like to thank Kristen for an amazing performance! She added elegance and joy to our recommitment ceremony celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. Kristen not only made suggestions and learned new songs but was consistently a pleasure to work with. I wasn't sure a live performer in our home was feasible. Kristen made it perfect.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Carol & Rafael Rondon, Buffalo, NY <\/strong><\/em>
Wedding Anniversary & Vow Renewal, April 2011<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen Puglisi played violin at my wedding ceremony and I could not have been more pleased with her performance. From the start, she was so accommodating and professional. Kristen went with me to meet the music coordinator at our church, agreed to learn songs that we wanted played and went above and beyond to work with the music coordinator to arrange the music for the ceremony. Our guests raved about her performance and loved that she played as they were seated before the ceremony. I could not have asked for a more accomplished violinist to be a part of my big day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~Katie & Matt Beakman, Buffalo, NY<\/strong><\/em>
Married September 2010<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlthough formal in nature, our wedding ceremony was not what one would consider \u201ctypical.\u201d The ceremony took place at the reception venue, with all of the guests there at once, and our choices for the processional and recessional--- Moon River<\/em> and Some Enchanted Evening<\/em>--- were not the standard wedding songs. As a true professional, Kristen was able to accommodate everything we wanted and was happy to work with the pianist of our choice. Hearing the music at the wedding you would have thought they had been playing those songs together for years. The music was beautiful and our wedding ceremony would not have been the same without it. I highly recommend Kristen to anyone looking for an instrumentalist for their wedding or special event.\u201d~Jessie Maglietto Smith, Buffalo, NY<\/strong>
Married May 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kristen accompanied the organist in my winter wedding ceremony, and the violin was a fabulous enhancement to the ceremony music. They worked together prior to the ceremony and timed the music perfectly for my walk down the aisle to Pachelbel's Canon<\/em>. Kristen poured her whole heart and soul into making my day special and it truly was.\"~Deanna Schmitt, Buffalo, NY<\/strong>
Married December 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKristen was such a professional- she arranged meetings and rehearsals with the other musicians playing my wedding, which left me with one less thing to worry about. I will never forget listening to her violin as my bridesmaids walked down the aisle to Pachelbel's Canon in D<\/em> and during the candle lighting ceremony when she played John Lennon\u2019s Imagine<\/em>. Kristen brought a great sense of intimacy and passion in her playing. She truly made an already amazing moment just perfect for me and my husband.\u201d~Jaime Hashey, Kenmore, NY<\/strong>
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