I have a long history of not only performing music at weddings for the ceremony and the reception, but also in functioning as an officiate…being a veritable one stop shop for your basic wedding needs.

Many years of providing music for the ceremony in a pre, during, and after capacity has allowed me to develop a sensitivity to the unique needs and improvisations that arise in this marvelous, magical, and sometimes, unpredictable life event. My extended repertoire affords me the ability to cover for the unexpected and keep the music flowing to support the mood of the moment…for as long as necessary. My comfort in front of people lets me be able to mc the situation with ease and appropriate sensitivity and even humor.

My musical and vocal versatility helps me to learn specific songs for your ceremony at all stages (some lead time is required here). I am a singer with an acoustic guitar, able to provide the perfect ambiance, background, and musical soundtrack to this pivotal life event.

Additionally, I read the moments and will smoothly terminate a song so that the focus stays on the ceremony and the bride and groom, rather than being a performance by me…

It is the little things learned through over thirty years of playing for all kinds of events and experiences that makes such a difference in the flow of the ceremony. Personable and professional, at your service. It is this combination that will elevate your event into the memorable.

When you have me handling your musical needs, you can rest assured that it will all be just right.

Please contact me with questions or to book my musical services by :

Phone: 805.927.2416

Text: 805.660.5989

Email: mark.welch@mindspring.com

Return to the Cover Music Performance page to explore a  sample list of songs  I have used as musical support for weddings.

I am also licensed to officiate weddings. Interested?

Weddings with Mark