Hire Lauren Machado | Cellist in Stoke-on-Trent

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Vivaldi's cello concerto in G minor for two cellos, RV 531 (2nd Movement)

Vivaldi's cello concerto in G minor for two cellos, RV 531 (1st movement)

About Lauren

Hi! I'm Lauren. A cellist and pianst from Staffordshire with the love and desire to perform at weddings :)

Cellist

Stoke-on-Trent

I’m a cellist and private music teacher who loves bringing a warm, elegant soundtrack to wedding celebrations. Over the past few years, I’ve performed for weddings and worked closely with couples to create a personal setlist that feels just right for their day—from the ceremony entrance to drinks receptions and quieter in-between moments. Whether you’re imagining timeless classical music, romantic contemporary songs, or a blend of both, I’ll help shape a beautiful musical backdrop that reflects you. When I’m not teaching or performing, I’m usually making pottery—another creative practice that keeps me inspired by thoughtful detail and handcrafted beauty. I’d be delighted to help make your wedding feel even more memorable.

Lauren

5 out of 5

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Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Lauren's Reviews

5 out of 5

It was such a pleasure to have Lauren play at our wedding. She was professional, flexible and helped us choose the perfect music for our ceremony. Her cello playing was absolutely beautiful and made our wedding service feel so special. We received lots of compliments from our guests and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding musician. Thank you for making our day so special Lauren!

5 out of 5

Excellent musician. Extremely professional and charming as well. Very highly recommended.

5 out of 5

Great concert, thanks, I loved journeys don't stop believing.

5 out of 5

Really fun string quartet, nice people and really great sound!

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14 August 2017

Great fun to play with!

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Lauren's Song list

Classical & traditional

Pachelbel — Canon in D

Bach — Cello Suites

Bach/Gounod — Ave Maria

Vivaldi — Spring (from The Four Seasons)

Mendelssohn — Wedding March

Wagner — Bridal Chorus

Saint-Saëns — The Swan

Romantic & film music

Etta James — At Last

Elvis Presley — Can’t Help Falling in Love

The Beatles — All You Need Is Love

The Beatles — Blackbird

Ben E. King — Stand by Me

Elton John — Your Song

Christina Perri — A Thousand Years

John Legend — All of Me

Ed Sheeran — Perfect

Ed Sheeran — Thinking Out Loud

Bruno Mars — Marry You

You could finish the songlist with: “Requests are warmly welcomed—please get in touch to create a setlist that feels personal to you both.”

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

No, I am a soloist.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Not a problem—I’m flexible and will do my best to work around your plans. Just keep me updated as timings change.

How much time do you need to set up?

Around 15–20 minutes is ideal, allowing time to set up, tune, and complete a quick sound check.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Absolutely. I work closely with each couple to create a personal, meaningful setlist, and I’m always happy to discuss requests.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I bring everything needed. I simply ask for enough space to play comfortably and a chair.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes. I love helping couples choose music that feels special to them, and I’m happy to learn suitable requests and offer suggestions as we curate your perfect soundtrack.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Baroque, Early music, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Pop, Acoustic, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Folk, Easy listening, Light music, Covers

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Instruments:

Cello, Flute, Piano

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Event types:

Wedding, Corporate event, Hotel / Restaurant event

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching

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