Here are some answers to very common -- though not often asked -- questions we receive about planning the perfect music for your wedding. We encourage you to contact Julie Zupan directly because she is always excited to discuss the details of your upcoming event!

Q: What song absolutely melts your heart?
A: That's your Processional.

Q: What song could you hear over and over without tiring of it?
A: That could be for your attendants.

Q: What song honors your family?
A: That's the "Seating of the Mothers."

Q: What song reminds you of when you fell in love?
A: That's your First Dance.

Q: Do you want to take a gamble that your musicians are going to perform beautifully?
A: You don't have to gamble with Ensemble Elan. You can hear us live long before you walk down the aisle.

Q: How do I determine if I want to work with an agency or directly with Ensemble Elan? Which is best for me?
A: Always, what's best for you is what you are most comfortable with -- and when you are working with Ensemble Elan, you are always in contact with a performing musician with over 15 years experience in the Metro DC area.

Q: Is the agency director a performing musician?
A: Yes. Julie Zupan has been a professional cellist for over 25 years. In addition, having grown up in a musical household [her mother was a piano teacher and performer], Julie has many cherished childhood memories of tagging along and listening in as her mother consulted with brides and grooms on planning the music for their ceremonies.

Here are some other questions you should keep in mind:

-- Will I get to meet my musicians or see them perform live before my event?

-- Do they specialize in wedding ceremony music?

-- How do I know if the musicians are true professionals?

-- Were they trained specifically at a music school? This is important to know, because only the highly talented musician is accepted into an exclusive music school.

-- How long have they been performing at wedding ceremonies? Just because you can play the instrument, doesn't mean you know what to do when the flower girl turns around and walks back to the entrance door.

-- Are they full-time musicians or do they have day jobs?

You may hear samples of your live music by visiting the LISTEN page or by requesting a sample demo by contacting us via the information below: