A Song For You

A piano, voice and cello trio from Geneva

A Song For You is a live music trio based in Geneva: a pianist, a female singer and a cellist. The wedding page describes the lineup in its own words as "un pianiste, une chanteuse, un violoncelle" and presents the three as professional, passionate musicians who, it adds with a wink, are also nice people. The mix is pitched as flexible, able to set a soft lounge mood or a festive, dance-friendly one.

For a wedding, the trio covers the three main parts of the day that the page names: the ceremony, whether "laïque ou religieuse" (a secular celebration or a religious service), the "vin d'honneur" (the drinks reception after the ceremony), and the evening. Besides weddings, the services page lists engagements, vow renewals, garden parties, christenings, birthdays, funerals and corporate events, so the musicians play to many kinds of audience.

Songs chosen by the couple

The heart of the wedding offer is a section headed "Mariages à la carte". Under "Chansons sur mesure" (songs made to measure), the site asks couples to send their favorite songs, which the trio then plays to mark the key moments. The page lists those moments: the couple's entrance, the exchange of rings, the opening of the dancing, and the bouquet toss. The services page adds that the trio adapts its repertoire to the client's wishes and offers pieces "à la carte et 100% sur mesure".

The corporate page gives a sense of the range the three cover: jazz, lounge, classical, rearranged pop, and French or international songs. It describes two modes that translate directly to a wedding day: a discreet accompaniment in jazz, lounge or classical that leaves room for conversation, and a more present, rhythmic set of pop, soul or modern arrangements when the energy should rise.

Adding musicians

The second half of "Mariages à la carte" is about growing the lineup. The page asks whether the couple dreams of a violinist, a saxophonist or a harpist, or a drummer to lift the mood, and answers "Aucun problème !" (no problem). The trio says it works with many musicians, and invites couples to "complétez et composez votre formation musicale selon vos envies" (complete and compose your musical lineup as you wish). A couple could, for example, keep the trio for the ceremony and add a saxophone for the aperitif. The site does not name these additional musicians or say how they are billed.

For the rest of the night, the trio does not DJ. The page says that to extend the party after the live set, it will recommend its partner DJs, who are separate suppliers.

Sound, power and acoustic options

The wedding FAQ answers the technical question in a few lines. The trio brings all the sound equipment it needs and is self-sufficient for audiences of up to 300 people; it needs only one electrical socket. It also offers a "version 100 % acoustique", which the page describes as ideal for intimate weddings or venues "où la sonorisation n'est pas autorisée" (where amplified sound is not allowed).

The corporate page adds two details that apply equally to a wedding. The musicians can plug into a venue's existing sound system to spread the music through a space, and they play with in-ear monitors, so they can keep the volume low enough not to override conversation when a quiet level is wanted. For a dinner where guests want to talk, that is a real advantage over a band that needs stage monitors to hear itself.

Where the trio works

The wedding page sets out the area clearly: based in Geneva, the trio plays weddings across "toute la Suisse romande" (the cantons of Vaud, Neuchâtel, Fribourg and Valais) and in the Rhône-Alpes region of France (Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Ain, Jura and Doubs). The FAQ mentions a wedding in Annecy, a ceremony in Lausanne and the opening of a dance in Megève as examples of the variety, and names three favorite venues:

• Le Clos du Château in Satigny, described as rustic charm and bohemian chic among the vineyards, with a warm welcome from Céline.
• Le Mirador in Vevey, for its view over Lake Geneva and the professionalism of Shanon and the team.
• Jiva Hill Resort in Crozet, which the page describes as elegance in the middle of nature "à 20 minutes de Genève" (20 minutes from Geneva). The resort is also credited as a filming location for the site's videos.

Booking and what the site leaves open

Booking is by enquiry. The page invites couples to share their musical wishes and receive a quote quickly, and the contact address on every page is asfy.music@gmail.com.

What the site does not publish:

• Prices. No rates for the trio, for added musicians, or for the acoustic version.
• Set lengths. No minimum or standard duration for the ceremony, aperitif or evening sets.
• Terms. No deposit, cancellation policy or lead time.
• Language. The site is published only in French, and it does not say whether the trio sings or corresponds in English. The funeral page's list of often-requested songs includes English titles such as "Hallelujah", "Imagine" and "What a Wonderful World" alongside French chansons, but that is a repertoire list, not a statement about working languages.
• Names. The three musicians are not named on the pages.

Who it suits

A Song For You suits couples marrying in Geneva, around Lake Geneva, in Valais or across the border in Haute-Savoie who want live, acoustic-leaning music for the ceremony and aperitif, and who have specific songs in mind. The piano, voice and cello combination is at its best in a church, a vineyard courtyard or a lakeside terrace, and the in-ear setup makes it a good choice for dinner music at a comfortable volume. The option to add a violin, a harp or a saxophone gives room to shape the sound without changing supplier.

It is not a party band or a DJ, so couples who want the dance floor full until late will need one of the partner DJs or another act for the second half of the night. The main practical caveat for a couple planning from abroad is that everything, from price to language, has to be settled by email, since the site publishes neither.