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    Stephanie H. Sent on 11/15/2023
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    Absolutely elevated our wedding!

    Very special shout out to Forte string trio. These lovely ladies set the stage for our beautiful wedding with 20 mins of prelude music as guests arrived- playing Bruno Mars; The Police; Adele; Ed Sheeran; & The Beatles. They played our ceremony songs so powerfully and beautifully!
    - From this Moment;
    - I Can’t Help Falling In Love;
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    - Standing Outside The Fire, as we exited the chapel.
    They are amazing; affordable; play all genres; and you even get a rehearsal session to hear them play your songs a month before your ceremony.
    Our guests were so elevated by their music, and they made our ceremony extra special!
    Thank you, ladies! Can’t say enough!
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    Leanne S. Sent on 11/09/2023
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    Wedding ceremony 10-14-23

    Beautiful addition to the ceremony. Play contemporary as well as classical. Flexible with adjustment to weather needs. Would be phenomenal music for any occasion
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    Andrea Z. Sent on 06/25/2023
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    Professional and Talented!

    The Forte quartet was a delight to work with through the entire process! I had pretty particular requests for my music selection, including a request for a classical cover of a pop song and they delivered impeccably! Highly recommend them!
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    Olivia S. Sent on 06/29/2023
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    Amazing live music addition to our wedding!

    Forte was so great to work with and elevated our wedding ceremony and the beginning of our cocktail hour! They were communicative and responsive during the entire process. We especially enjoyed the consultation prior to the wedding to hear them play and help us pick out our music. We went with the duet option and they had a huge list of both classical and modern music to play. Our guests loved the addition of live music and they really helped to bring classiness to the wedding!
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    Kristine T. Sent on 08/02/2023
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    Late May wedding

    We hired Forte for our outdoor wedding in May. The whole experience was great. I loved sitting down and picking our music for the wedding, and they played flawlessly at the wedding and cocktail hour. Many guests complimented their performance. We stuck to a modern Playlist, and they had so many music selections to choose from. A great experience overall.
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    Ann Sent on 06/23/2023
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    So glad we used this group

    Probably one of the most responsive vendors we dealt with for our daughters wedding. Music was great. The wedding guests really seemed to enjoy Forte. If you have an upcoming event, this group is definitely worth you consideration.
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    Lindsey L. Sent on 03/09/2023
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    Elevate Your Event!

    Forte Quartet completely elevated our wedding ceremony to a whole new level. Kristi & Heather’s performance enhanced the ethereal ambience in Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel, where we were married. When the doors opened & I heard the strings, I literally burst out, “Oh my gosh, this is so beautiful.”

    Due to our wedding budget, a string quartet wasn’t initially on our radar. However, Forte Quartet offers solo, duet and trio options - allowing them to fit into most wedding budgets!

    Worth every penny, the instrumentalists are as professional as they are talented. Included in their price is a 30-45 minute consultation, during which Kristi & Heather are kind, accommodating & knowledgeable. Their repertoire is extensive, there are truly songs for everyone - even if you go with a duet like we did!
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    Andrea B. Sent on 04/28/2021
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    Forte Quartet

    These four amazing ladies are amazing, not just at what they do. They made my special day the next level of memorable and special. They were so fun to work with and I’m so happy to have been able to get to know them better! I would highly recommend then to anyone looking for amazing music and people!
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    Jamie Sent on 11/01/2019
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    Forte exceeded expectations!

    Forte Quartet was the perfect addition to our wedding! We were so impressed with their massive amount of song selections! They were super quick to respond and very accommodating to our schedule. All members showed up on time and ready to play our ceremony and cocktail hour. Our guests were very impressed by their talent and we received so many compliments! They even played a song a few songs privately for my nephew with special needs- truly a group that goes above and beyond. If you are considering strings for your wedding, Forte is for you!
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    Caleigh S. Sent on 01/09/2021
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    Amazing Experience with Forte Quartet

    When my husband and I decided to still get married in 2020, there was a lot of uncertainty about what our day was going to look like and what changes we were going to have to make. Forte was absolutely on the same page as we were about staying safe for our event and was so helpful in figuring out what was going to be possible for our situation. We ended up hiring a trio for our ceremony and our first few dances at the reception and the music was beautiful! Because our guest list was cut so much from our original plan, we had a Zoom livestream for friends and family who couldn't come and got so many compliments from them on the music. We would absolutely recommend Forte for anyone looking for professional, helpful, and affordable musicians for their wedding day.
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    Keri F. Sent on 11/12/2020
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    Extraordinary musical performance

    I contacted Forte to inquire about playing for my daughter's wedding. From the moment I first contacted them they were easy to work with. My daughter and her then fiance met with them to choose their wedding music and when the day came they were very professional. Their appearance and performance were outstanding. Many guests remarked how wonderful the music was. I would recommend this group to anyone interested in them. They performed outside and it couldn't have been more beautiful.
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    Lauren T. Sent on 11/15/2020
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    Amazing Live Music for your Event!

    I am a coronavirus bride and had to quickly change my wedding plans over the summer for my October 2020 wedding. On short notice, my wedding coordinator recommended Forte to play for our intimate ceremony with a small group of our family and friends. Forte was very responsive, clear, and helpful during the booking process, and had a wide selection of songs to choose from, both traditional and modern. Kristi Smith and the team were incredibly accommodating and easy to work with, and we were blown away by their work and talent the day of! We broadcast our ceremony virtually to our family and friends who could not join us, and we received so many compliments on our song choice and the music! Forte's prices are also so affordable, and the talent they brought was truly priceless. We had a duet move from the ceremony room to the patio and back again during our event, and they were able to accommodate all of our requests for the day of! It really helped bring our event to life and added to the romance of the evening. I could not have imagined our day without their talent and dedication, and we will be hiring a larger ensemble again for our vow renewal and reception with all of our friends and family next fall! We would highly recommend them for any event and to all of our friends and family. Live music beats recorded versions every day of the week!
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    Brittany G. Sent on 11/12/2020
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    Absolutely Amazing!!!

    I found Forte while at a wedding expo. They played a sample of the Wedding March and I instantly knew I needed to book them for my ceremony music! We got married in a timber framed barn and had a solo cello perform for our ceremony, and let me tell you it was absolutely amazing! Not only is Forte super professional, but Kristi was so easy to work with and was so responsive with my emails. Planning a wedding can be stressful enough, let alone during a pandemic. Kristi was so helpful in making suggestion for each part of the ceremony and they even incorporated the Game of Thrones into our recessional ( per request of the groom). If you want to wow your guest and add a super romantic, bone chilling(in the best way possible), awe inspiring element to your special day I HIGHLY recommend booking with Forte!
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    Heidi G. Sent on 12/17/2019
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    Pure professionalism mixed with a rare sweetness and kindness.

    Forte is the string quartet you want for your wedding. Beautiful music performed by women with hearts of gold. Perfection at its finest. Thank you Forte for being an amazing part of our daughter's wedding. Heidi
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    Mary Sent on 08/06/2020
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    Perfect in every way!

    The ladies of Forte exceeded my expectations and were a joy to work with! They were with us leading up to the ceremony through cocktail hour. Before the wedding, we were able to do a "test run" for song selection and they made us feel right at home. We walked through which songs went for which moment, the cues they would follow, and they filled in the rest! I could not imagine our big day without them. I am so glad that we were able to work with them.
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    Molly H. Sent on 01/02/2020
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    Outstanding

    Forte played at my daughter’s nuptial mass at Redemptorist in KC and then during cocktail hour at the Hilton President. They are wonderful! From the planning through the day of the wedding they were easy to communicate with and very professional. From classical to contemporary, they added such a beautiful touch to the day. Would highly recommend!
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    Laura Sent on 11/05/2019
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    One of the best parts of our wedding!

    These ladies are worth every penny! They were fantastic and really brought an elegance to our wedding. We've had many of our guests tell us how amazing they sounded. It really was one of my favorite things about our wedding!
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    Holly H. Sent on 07/17/2019
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    It was a delight!

    Forte was excellent! They made my daughters wedding day extra special. Would definitely use them again.
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    Meredith G. Sent on 02/17/2020
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    Fantastic excellent best in the business!

    Fantastic, excellent, best in the business. The music was flawless. They were very professional. arrived early, easy to work with. I loved having a music consultation before hand! They made my special day spectacular. I can’t say enough about how grateful I am for Forte. You can’t find anyone better to make your special day perfect. Thanks again!
    Meredith
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    Sherry H. Sent on 05/14/2019
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    Wedding Reception

    Forte was the perfect touch for our son’s wedding reception held at Silo Modern Farmhouse. Their responsiveness to our inquiry was quick, which was so important since this was an event with little lead time. The music was just right-both beautifully classic and yet relevant choices were played. We were thrilled with Forte and highly recommend their musical talent.
    Tom and Sherry Hilleary
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    Meagan Sent on 06/13/2018
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    Forte was amazing! We had an absolute blast picking out the music with them, and they have an impressive mix of traditional wedding, classical, and contemporary songs to choose from. Our guests loved the music, and they created the perfect atmosphere for our wedding!
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    Melissa Sent on 09/13/2016
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    We had a string trio perform at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. All three ladies were absolutely wonderful and this was a lovely touch to our special day. I previously played violin and had always grown up with a lot of emphasis on good, classical music. Forte was able to perform beautifully both classical pieces as well as modern pieces that my husband and I love (Regina Spektor, etc :)).

    The trio was very easy to get in touch with and to work with. They had worked with many of my other vendors before and the others had nothing but great things to say about their performances and professionalism as wedding performers. I cannot imagine my day without the string trio of Forte there. I would recommend them without reservation to anyone in search for a great ensemble.
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    Jennifer Sent on 12/10/2019
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    Magical Addition to Our Ceremony

    We worked with Forte for our wedding ceremony, and it was perfect. They were flexible and extremely knowledgeable of the (several) Catholic rules/nuances at our venue, and they helped guide us through the process. In the end, the music was gorgeous, and it added so much to the ambiance. I'd use them again 10/10.
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    Becca Sent on 01/11/2018
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    Forte sounded lovely on our wedding day and was so easy to get ahold of! Would definitely recommend.
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    Charity Sent on 01/24/2018
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    Kristi and the Forte Team were seamless to work with - The process was organized and simple while they accurately communicating what I could expect to avoid last minute surprises. They were patient, flexible and encouraging as we navigated picking songs that were meaningful to us. The music itself was SO WORTH IT!! My wedding was in a small space that allowed the music set the mood perfectly. I have had several guests say that the music was their favorite part. Live music was the way to go- I wish I could have afforded to have them there the whole night. You will not be disappointed whether you pick songs from their lists or choose to have them arrange songs for you. Blessings to them for sharing their talent!
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