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Classical Wedding Musicians in Connecticut

Ariana Strings creates immersive, unforgettable musical experiences for weddings of distinction.

With over 15 years of experience and over 800 events, Ariana Strings has become the trusted choice for couples seeking music that elevates their celebration. Led by one of the most sought-after musical minds in the industry, our hand-selected ensembles bring concert-level artistry, emotional nuance, and modern elegance to every performance. From timeless classics to contemporary pop favorites reimagined for strings, our music is crafted to reflect the tone of your event and leave a lasting impression on every guest. ​

We are honored to perform for couples of all backgrounds, stories, and traditions - each one as unique as the music we create for it.

The Ariana Strings Approach

Concert-Level Artistry
Our musicians are highly skilled, talented professionals who not only perform with leading symphonies throughout New England, they specialize in bringing that same dedication to your wedding day.

Designed for Weddings
With over 800 celebrations behind us, we understand timing, transitions, and how music shapes the entire guest experience from arrival to last toast.

Curated, Not Canned
Every event is approached as its own composition. Set lists are thoughtfully designed, pacing is intentional, and no two celebrations sound the same.

Our Ensembles

We offer everything from solo performers to full ensembles to match your vibe:

- Classics: String Quartet, String Trio, Violin & Piano Duet, Violin & Cello Duet

- Unique Add-Ons: Electric Violin with backing tracks, Guitar, Piano, Drums, Flute

- Solo Options: Violin, Cello, Guitar, Piano

Where We Shine
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Cocktail Hours
- Receptions
- Rehearsal Dinners
- Bridal/Baby Showers
- Corporate Events & Private Parties

We bring the concert stage to your wedding day.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Orchestra
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Drums
Flute
Guitar
Harp
Organ
Piano
Trumpet
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals

Reviews of Ariana Strings

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Ariana Strings received glowing reviews from multiple couples who booked them for their weddings. The quartet's exceptional service, beautiful music, and flexibility in accommodating requests were repeatedly praised, adding a magical touch to each event. The musicians were described as professional, organized, and talented, impressing both couples and guests alike. The ease of communication, helpfulness in planning, and overall elevated experience contributed to each couple highly recommending Ariana Strings as a wedding vendor.

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Ariana Strings received glowing reviews from multiple couples who booked them for their weddings. The quartet's exceptional service, beautiful music, and flexibility in accommodating requests were repeatedly praised, adding a magical touch to each event. The musicians were described as professional, organized, and talented, impressing both couples and guests alike. The ease of communication, helpfulness in planning, and overall elevated experience contributed to each couple highly recommending Ariana Strings as a wedding vendor.

Maryelizabeth
Maryelizabeth Sent on 06/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

10 reasons to why you need to book Ariana Strings now

No words, but SO Many words.
If you don't have time to read this, just get the take away message- Run to your phone, your emails-- and hire Ariana Strings.
Here are 10 reasons why you must hire Ariana Strings
1. Ariana is the nicest, most supportive, kindest, talented person
2. She has an army of kind, talented performers
3. She is responsive, professional, and helpful-- not only about music, about the whole wedding process
4. She is compassionate and will take all your small details into consideration
5. They have an extensive playlist from Bach to Swift
6. They have many different teams of players- from guitars, to just strings, quartets, trios, duos
7. You get the vibe, She genuinely loves what she does
8. She has an innate ability to make you feel everything is going to be perfect.
9. It never feels like work, it feels like home
10. Because there is no one better.

Sarita
Sarita Sent on 12/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Vibes Curators! Perfect addition to my wedding day

Ariana Strings was amazing to work with from the very beginning. From our first inquiry to our Zoom calls to pick the right package, Ariana made everything so easy and organized. She sent reminders, questionnaires, and covered every detail to make sure the music was absolutely perfect for our day. Every time we hopped on a Zoom, I left feeling confident we had made the right choice.

We were married on 9.13.25, and having Ariana and her team there truly made the day feel magical. The addition of their production manager was such a bonus — everything was timed seamlessly, and it gave us complete peace of mind. Our guests are still raving about the music and how it added the most special touch to the day.

We couldn’t be more grateful to Ariana and her team for helping make our wedding unforgettable.
Zaria
Zaria Sent on 12/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect elegant addition to our day

Ariana strings was the first vendor I booked for our wedding in 2024 and I would recommend them to any couple. They were able to meet our budget and work with the acoustics at our venue beautifully. They met every expectation for the music we wanted for a ceremony and were super accommodating for all of our requests and changes that we made to our day since we had a fairly long engagement. Ariana was super responsive and her updates and templates really kept us on track and our planning low stress. Our guests love the experience of having live music at our event and having the quartet there really elevated our wedding. I recommend them 1000%.
Gina
Gina Sent on 10/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely incredible!

Ariana and her team were AMAZING to work with! We loved how easy the process was and how fun it was to work with her to select our music. Our guests were floored by their talent as they played for our ceremony and cocktail hour. As we were heading to our reception, they played one last song for just the two of us, which made it extra special! We can't thank Ariana and her team enough for making our day so beautiful!
Meltem
Meltem Sent on 10/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Strings For Your Wedding!

Working with Ariana and her team was truly fabulous! We booked the string quartet for our ceremony and cocktail hour and it sounded absolutely beautiful. It elevated the entire atmosphere and made everything feel so special and elegant. From the very beginning, Ariana was incredibly organized. We had a detailed call at the start and then she followed up closer to the wedding to confirm every single detail. Nothing was missed! The whole process was seamless. Strings add such a timeless touch to a wedding and Ariana Strings is absolutely the way to go. We couldn’t recommend them more!
J
Julie Sent on 07/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A talented accommodating addition!

We had Ariana Strings for our recent wedding this July 2025 for our extended cocktail hour at the cocktail hour. They were located outside to encourage guests to enjoy the view and outdoor activities but amplified the sound to play inside for those who couldn’t bear the heat! They were so accommodating and most of all talented. We received so many compliments from guests and highly recommend them for your event!
Ali
Ali Sent on 06/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ariana Strings made our day even more magical!

Ariana was amazing to work with! She was so kind, flexible, and excited to work with us on some custom arrangements of our favorite dance tracks. Our guests raved about what a great addition they were to our ceremony! If you're looking for a trio or quartet (or more!) to play your wedding, Ariana is the best!
Brittney
Brittney Sent on 05/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ceremony music

Book Arianna Strings NOW, you will not regret it! My wedding was in a botanical garden and we cannot imagine our ceremony without the beautiful sounds of the live music! Our guests were raving about the music all night, and my husband I cannot stop reminiscing about the music! Walking down the aisle felt magical with the musical backdrop of the violin and cello, and cannot imagine the moment any different.

Beyond the actual music, Arianna Strings was outstanding from initial inquiry to the conclusion of the service. Once Arianna learned I was not hiring a wedding planner, she took note and helped to take lead at the ceremony to ensure the music and timeline of the ceremony went smoothly with our guests, photographer, and officiant…and of course us! She used her extensive experience to help plan out a flawless ceremony and gave amazing tips and tricks that we believe helped create a beautiful ceremony. One such suggestion was hiring a sound tech for the ceremony, and we are so THRILLED we did so everyone can hear our ceremony clearly. She was able to add this on near our date after our final check-in. Also, they had an amazing assistant that kept the ceremony running smoothly and timely, and I am still amazed at our beautiful the ceremony was 😊

THANK YOU Arianna and thank you to cellist Linnea for the beautiful music.
Julianna
Julianna Sent on 12/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Highlight of my Wedding!

Ariana played as I walked down the aisle at my wedding and I will NEVER FORGET stopping at the top of the stairs and hearing that music and just being so filled with joy! She was so flexible and collaborated with another musician who is a close friend and that really made it so incredibly special. They played Come What May from Moulin Rouge, a movie my husband and I have bonded over through our entire relationship. I was so nervous and asked her a million questions and she was amazing, calm, and assured me that she had things totally in control, and she did! Our timeline blew up before our ceremony and she set up everything and coordinated with the venue to create the PERFECT moment that I didn’t have to worry about at all
J
Joshua Sent on 12/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended Ariana strings llc!

Ariana and her team were one of the highlights of our wedding! Having them play during our ceremony and cocktail hour brought a touch of class and an elegance that everyone enjoyed. They are very skilled musicians, super friendly, professional, and organized. She and her team made sure everything went smoothly!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Mary Coburn Mary Coburn Wedding Officiants

I recently had the pleasure of working with Ariana and I hope I get to work with her again. It's always wonderful to have live musicians for a wedding but especially so when they are as talented and focused on creating a beautiful experience as Ariana was. She assembled a gorgeous trio and their music added a layer of depth that is always appreciated at an event as meaningful as a wedding ceremony. She was so organized (which I greatly appreciate) and we communicated weeks before the wedding to make sure we were on the same page. That kind of dedication is rare and it means that Ariana cares about the couples with whom she works. And that translates into an amazing experience for the couple, their families and their friends.

Bridget Caviness, Justice of the Peace Bridget Caviness, Justice of the Peace Wedding Officiants

I had the wonderful opportunity to meet and listen Ariana play during a ceremony. She was absolutely wonderful, never skipped a beat and transitioned seamlessly throughout the whole ceremony and cocktail hour. She was a true joy to work alongside. Highly recommend!

TM Photography TM Photography Wedding Photographers

Ariana is a superb musician. Her music brings life to the event and is a warm welcome at any wedding!!

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