Wedding Contract

Official contract for the personal services of The Cedar String Quartet, herein called ARTIST, on the engagement described below, made
this date ___________________ between the undersigned purchaser(s) of services, herein called PURCHASER(S). ARTIST is engaged on
the terms and conditions hereof, and PURCHASER(S) agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions.

1. Ensemble Requested: Quartet Trio Duo Solo Instruments: ______________________________________

2. Event Date: __________________________ 3. Event Venue: Indoors Outdoors (a covering or tent is required)

4. Event Location: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Events more than 30 miles from MSP Airport will incur an additional fee of $25/hour of travel time + $.55 per mile.
5. Event Times: * Ceremony Start Time: ______________ ** End Time: _____________
* Prelude starts 20 minutes prior to Ceremony. Wedding package includes up to one hour of playing time starting from prelude.
** Extra playing time will be billed in 30 minute increments at $25 per musician.
6. Rehearsal: If requested by PURCHASER(S), ARTIST will send a representative to the wedding rehearsal for an additional $75.
Add this service? Yes No Date: ____________ Time: ____________ Location: __________________________________
7. Requested Music: (Must be received one month prior to event date)
Prelude Music ___________________________________________________________________ (Desired genre or actual pieces)
Seating of Mothers/Grandparents_______________________________________________________________________________
How many will be processing in? _________
Attendants _________________________________________________________________________________________________
How many will be processing in? ________
Do you have a flower girl and/or ring bearer? ___________________ Who will be the last one in? _________________
Entrance of the Bride _________________________________________________________________________________________
Lighting of the Unity Candle ___________________________________________________________________________________

Would you like us to play the entire piece, or end when you finish lighting the candle? __________________________
Recessional ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Is the entire wedding party recessing out? Yes No
Will the officiant be making any announcements after the recessional? _______________________________________
Postlude Music __________________________________________________________________ (Desired genre or actual pieces)

8. Deposit: $25, non-refundable, to be paid with the return of contract. Event date is not reserved until we receive your deposit.
This will be deducted from the total.
9. Payment: PURCHASER(S) will mail a check for ______________ at least one week prior to the ceremony date. Checks should be
written to The Cedar String Quartet, and sent to the address below.
10. Equipment: PURCHASER(S) shall provide one chair, without arms, for each member of the ensemble, as well as adequate lighting
and performance space for the ARTIST, with a clear view of the sanctuary. If outdoors, PURCHASER(S) will provide a shade tent.
ARTIST will provide music stands.
11. Weather: In the event of inclement weather, which includes tornado warnings, blizzard or flood conditions, or if it is truly unsafe to
drive, the ARTIST will not attend and the PURCHASER(S) will be refunded. Deposit is non-refundable.
12. Cancellation: If the PURCHASER(S) cancels the event, the ARTIST will need at least two weeks (14 days) notice or the
PURCHASER(S) will still be responsible to pay the full balance. Deposit is non-refundable.

If you agree to the terms of this contract, please sign and date and return with the $25 deposit (or full balance) to:

Maureen Nilsen / The Cedar String Quartet ___________________________________ __________________

6505 Portland Ave. S. Signature(s) of PURCHASER(S) Date
Richfield, MN 55423
(469) 867-9189 (cell) ______________________ _______________________________
info@thecedarstringquartet.com Phone Email