About
On WeddingWire since 2009
Our Mission:
- We believe that great music enhances experiences and creates more lasting memories.
- While celebrating the art of live music, our team’s roots and values center on hospitality and warm welcomes.
- Through unique performances, we aim to evoke wonder and joy, while featuring and providing opportunities to exceptional artists.
About Us:
We've been in Charleston’s event industry for nearly two decades and feature vetted, professional artists who are not only talented, but fun!
Our Events:
Wedding Ceremonies + Receptions, Corporate Cocktail Hours, Dinners, Celebrations of Life, Graduations, and more.
Our Studio + Clients:
Our wonderfully diverse + international roster of artists represents at least 10 countries; spans principal musicians for the professional, regional orchestras; includes DJ’s across club + private circuits, Petite Jazz Ensembles, Bluegrass Bands, and a 2x Grammy-Award Winning Vocalist.
Our Clients + Planners love that we are the most organized, timely, and professional to work with - in addition to offering creative ideas for music, that is wonderfully executed.
Our clients include: Relais & Chateaux Properties, BravoTV’s Southern Charm, MUSC, and Charleston Wine + Food Festival.
Our Values:
- Positive, Healthy, Collaborative Relationships - with all people, and with the work + life balance.
- Proactive, Timely, Helpful, Professional Communication.
- Enthusiasm. Honesty, Integrity, Accountability.
The information on our WeddingWire profile is just the tip of the iceberg. We look forward to getting to know you soon!
We serve the Southeastern US and are happy to travel beyond: The Lowcountry and its Island and Coasts, Savannah, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, the Grand Strand, Hilton Head, and Bluffton.
- Woman-owned
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Review summary
Reviewers highly recommend Charleston Entertainment for weddings and other events. They praise the musicians for their talent and professionalism, with particular appreciation for the string musicians and the DJ services provided. The music is described as beautiful, setting the perfect tone for the ceremony and reception. Reviewers also mention the excellent communication and helpfulness of Andrew and his team throughout the planning process. Overall, Charleston Entertainment is highly regarded for adding a special touch to weddings and creating a memorable experience.
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Team
![Andrew + Arlene Mille](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/vendor/691921/1_1/160/jpg/uo_129196_33217.jpeg?r=1719846157)
About Andrew:
Andrew is a classically-trained cellist and together with his wife, Arlene, manages Charleston Entertainment. He is a South Carolina native with Franco-American heritage. When not performing in and coordinating events, Andrew runs Charleston Social F.C., a soccer club of ~1200 members who play daily on the downtown Charleston peninsula.
About Arlene:
Arlene Felipe-Mille grew up in the Lowcountry and holds a BS in Biology and an MFA in Costume Design + Making for Theatre (full scholarship + stipend).
Professional Credits include: Spoleto Festival USA's Costume + Wardrobe Department; Designer + Artisan for Brackish; Adjunct professor at The Art Institute of Charleston; Serving on the Board of three arts organizations.
Outside of work and service, she is perfecting her French, and completing yoga teacher certification. She enjoys sampling exotic food, developing positive relationships, checking out too many books from the library; along with cultural experiences, architecture, and interiors across the world.
Reach out to us here, we'd love to work with you and your partner on music for your event!
Professional Network & Endorsements
6 Endorsements![Carolina Music Planner](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/vendor/674419/3_2/320/jpg/img-7480_51_914476-161032412031403.jpeg)
If you are looking for live music for your special event/wedding in the lowcountry, Classical Charleston will provide high-quality, experienced performers. Whether you're hoping for a violin soloist or a string quartet, Andrew will be sure that the ensemble is perfectly suited for your needs. Owned and managed by a distinguished cellist, Classical Charleston focuses on both top-notch sound and planning/organizational skills. You won't be disappointed!
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We love the members of Classical Charleston, they never disappoint and really set the tone for a memorable and romantic ceremony. We really enjoy when they play for cocktail hour as well - we highly recommend Classical Charleston!