"Ben was great! I wish that I had been able to hear more of him, but they kept
me sequestered before walking down the aisle, and by the time I was able to
actually hear him (we had a small venue, so no speakers or amps were used),
I was so giddy that I couldn't perceive anything but my husband. Everyone else
that was able to hear him, though, said he was wonderful! He learned all the
songs I requested, and played it perfectly. He created just the mood that I wanted."
Annie H., wedding, Vandiver Inn, Havre De Grace, MD

"It was no surprise for my wife Liz and I in receiving so many great compliments
on Ben's performance for our ceremony. I had seen him playing previously at another
venue and knew we would be very fortunate in having him for our service. It was clear
to see that he had far exceeded the expectations we both had and was truly a big hit
in conversation amongst family and guests."
Paul and Liz Q.; wedding, Milton Inn

"Ben was just amazing to work with and once we heard him in Carroll County playing a free concert of classical music we knew immediately we made the right decision. He was professional as well as responsive. His quality of service, music and all around friendliness was nothing short of top notch. He played for our wedding (approx. 50 people) ceremony as well as our reception. It was about 110 degrees outside which is where everything was held - You never would have thought as he was just wonderful. We also had a big party for our friends in October in which Ben also played (along with Elena) there were about 120 people there it was raining so hard as well as 40 mph winds and again nothing bothered him. He is one class act and a new friend for my husband and I that we think very highly of."
Don and Jill P., wedding, private residence

"First, let me start by saying that Ben is an amazing musician. My wife and I hired him to perform during our ceremony as well as during the cocktail hour after the ceremony. We received so many compliments from our guests who were extremely impressed by Ben's playing. With so many other hectic wedding arrangements that needed attention, it was a pleasure to work with a professional of Ben's quality. I would highly recommend Ben to anyone who needs an experienced musician for your wedding."
Walt and Lisa S., wedding, Woodholme Country Club

"Ben is a very talented guitarist with a repertoire of songs ranging from Bach to Rascal Flatts. He played the music for our entire wedding ceremony as well as several sets during our reception. I am a music teacher in a public school system and can knowledgably say that he knows his stuff. He was always professional, friendly, and accomodating as well. We were so comfortable with him as a person, not just as an incredible musician, that we included him as a guest at our reception dinner!" Jennifer S., wedding, Eylers Valley Chapel, Thurmont, MD

"I can highly recommend Ben Sherman. He played guitar for my outdoor garden wedding ceremony in Aug. '05 at the Carroll County Farm Museum. He was very helpful in helping us choose the music, sent a great sample CD out immediately, and very accommodating for our special requests. People commented afterwards how much they liked the music, and how cool it was to hear some soft and romantically done "Zeppelin" added to the mix along with our classical choices. Ben was easy to deal with and delivers absolutely beautiful music."
Jeannie J., wedding, Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster, MD

"Ben is an exceedingly dynamic guitarist. Having watched him perform for years, I knew we had to have him play the prelude and ceremony for our wedding. Ben provided us with a disc and list to pick our song choices from and even played a special song that I requested just prior to the processional. Ben was easy to book, responsive to all of our questions and of course prompt for the ceremony. Many of our guests complimented us (and Ben) for the choice to use classical guitar for the wedding as a very "classy" variation. Ben made that possible."
Brian S., wedding, Big Baker Chapel, McDaniel College, Westminster, MD

"The music Ben provided for the ceremony and coctail hour following, was perfect! His extensive song library, including many
wonderful originals, brought us many compliments about the music we offered our guests. His playing style and technique,
instrument tone quality, volume level, top notch equipment, and professional demeanor was enjoyed by all... We highly suggest
choosing Ben for your entertainment, and look forward to recommending him for anyone we know, that is getting married.
He also is a fantastic guitar teacher, and plays music in an assortment of other musical projects with other top rated artists."
Paul & Laura M., wedding, Hunt Valley Golf and Country Club, Phoenix, MD

Ben was a last-minute, but fantastic decision for us! We had other plans for ceremony music and decided to look for something else just a few weeks before the wedding. Ben was exactly what we were looking for, as he was happy to play non-traditional ceremony music (we opted for all Beatles songs for the ceremony and a similar style for the time before the ceremony began) and was more than willing to send along demos for us to hear so that we could make sure that his style was what we were interested in. In general, he was extremely flexible, very accommodating, and extraordinarily talented. From what we heard, he played beautifully and added that extra something that we were looking for in our ceremony. We highly recommend Ben (especially if you are looking for non-traditional ceremony music).
Jessica and Brian M, wedding, Grey Rock Mansion, Baltimore MD

Ben was fantastic! I had to make arrangements with Ben over email because I live in NY and the wedding was in Maryland, and he always responded quickly and I never had to worry about him showing up on the wedding day. Ben learned a number of songs that I specifically requested for the ceremony and they were absolutely perfect. Everyone complimented how great his guitar went with our eastern shore wedding. I would recommend Ben without any hesitation!
Leah and Jordan K., wedding, The Oaks Inn, Royal Oak, MD

Ben Sherman is an amazing guitarist. He is highly recommended. He helped make my ceremony beautiful and learned my requested song to play as I walked down the aisle. He is truly terrific!
Stacey and Paul C., wedding, Turf Valley Country Club, Ellicott City, MD

The music Ben provided for our wedding ceremony was beautiful. Throughout the planning process, he was very helpful in making suggestions and giving advice about song choices. Everything went very smoothly during the ceremony, and we received many compliments about how lovely the music was.
Angela and Corey J., wedding, Christ Chapel, Gettysburg, PA

My husband and I wanted someone that was a local favorite and Ben Sherman sure fit the bill! Luckily Ben was available on our date and was super accommodating. We asked that he learn 2 specific songs that were special to us and he did flawlessly. He was flexible with his time (my husband and my father needed to rehearse their songs) and was very professional. We recommend Ben to anyone, he adds such a personal touch and is very experienced!
Jessica and Duane B., wedding, Little Baker Chapel, Westminster MD

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