The Wedding Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton

Meet your Wedding Musician

Kyle can plan your ceremony music wherever your imagination takes you.

Each wedding is unique. From intimate ceremonies to larger venues, all services are designed with one goal in mind: a flawless execution on your wedding day.

All the way from the American South, Kyle has brought his rare American folk instrument, the Hammered Dulcimer, to the shores of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

For years, Kyle has been making unforgettable wedding music. Kyle’s passion is to make each wedding custom and personal by creating a tailor-made song list and performing songs on his rare instrument in order to create the most special and personal wedding possible.

To him, it’s not just about the music, it’s about the full experience; from a couple’s first contact with him to the creation of a custom music selection to the moment when you say “I do.” He’s here all the way to design something special for you.

Whether your ceremony or event is on the side of a mountain, on the beach, or inside a beautiful church; you can have the music of your dreams anywhere. The dulcimer works in all situations. Although the dulcimer’s natural volume is usually sufficient, Kyle’s portable, battery-powered speaker can make sure your ceremony music can be heard by all guests with or without a power source.

The Dulcimer has the power of piano, but the delicate presence of a harp. The piano-like-power is useful for a bride’s dramatic entrance, but it’s sweet harp-like-presence is perfect for a romantic and joyful atmosphere. In fact, the word “dulcimer” translates literally as “sweet sound.” It’s innate ambience and earthy tones make the dulcimer a great fit for creating a soothing and elegant atmosphere for any occasion.

With over 16 years of experience, Kyle has performed on the dulcimer on many occasions. He’s recorded with...