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Voted Best Wedding Ceremony Music by the Boston A-List in 2014, 2012, 2011, and 2010, the Boston String Ensemble has, since its formation in 2008, performed at more than 1,200 weddings and special events across New England. Our clients have included corporate partners and premier venues throughout the region. Whether for a local celebration or a destination wedding, we bring the experience and artistry to create moments you and your guests will remember for a lifetime.

Our simple booking process takes the hassle out of hiring ceremony or event musicians. Backed by a dependable, professional management team, we ensure punctual arrival with ample time to coordinate with your wedding planner, event organizer, or venue. With over a decade in the industry, we know how to adapt seamlessly to the unexpected and respond to your evolving needs.

We work closely with you to design a setlist your guests will enjoy long after the day has passed. Our extensive repertoire spans classical masterpieces, pop, and Top 40 hits—and we are always adding new selections. If you have a special song in mind, we can bring it to life. Our core ensemble features violins, viola, and cello, with the option to include other instruments by request.

Our mission is to help transform a beautiful occasion into something truly extraordinary. We look forward to making music for your special 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
Learn New Songs
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Orchestra
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Piano
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Reception Music

Reviews of Boston String Ensemble

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Boston String Ensemble received rave reviews from multiple couples who hired them to play at their weddings. The quartet's music was described as lovely, and their performance was praised for adding ambiance and making the weddings special. Reviewers appreciated the musicians' extensive set list, professionalism, and responsiveness in the planning process, even accommodating last-minute changes due to weather. The couples found working with Boston String Ensemble stress-free and highly recommend them for weddings or other events.

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Boston String Ensemble received rave reviews from multiple couples who hired them to play at their weddings. The quartet's music was described as lovely, and their performance was praised for adding ambiance and making the weddings special. Reviewers appreciated the musicians' extensive set list, professionalism, and responsiveness in the planning process, even accommodating last-minute changes due to weather. The couples found working with Boston String Ensemble stress-free and highly recommend them for weddings or other events.

Amy
Amy Sent on 01/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Just do it!

If you're thinking of adding live music to your wedding, just do it! I debated booking a string quartet or trio vs playing pre-recorded music for our ceremony and I have no regrets booking with Chen and Boston String Ensemble! Our guests loved the extra ambiance the strings added while waiting for the ceremony to start.

I booked a bit last minute - 3 months before my wedding date and luckily they were incredibly easy to work with. Chen was very responsive with both my day-of coordinator and me, often responding within the same day. They have a huge repertoire of both classical pieces and modern-day covers if that's what you're looking for! Wedding planning is stressful so thank you to Boston String Ensemble for making this entire experience so stress-free!

Jonathan
Jonathan Sent on 10/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Jon & Ryan Wedding 2025

We hired Boston String Ensemble to have a string quartet play during our ceremony and cocktail hour. Easy to plan with and the music was lovely!
Daniel
Daniel Sent on 04/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding ensemble!

The Boston String Ensemble were amazing! I heard (both from my own ears and guests) nothing but praise for their performance at our wedding.

They were incredibly responsive in the time leading up to the wedding, very professional, and helped make our wedding very special.

I would, without hesitation, gladly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a string ensemble to play at their wedding or other event. Absolutely superb.
Devan
Devan Sent on 08/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

I'm a super fan!!

Boston String Ensemble was all-around exceptional. I love classial music, so I did a lot of research to select a quartet for our wedding. Boston String Ensemble's sound stood out to me among all of the other Boston quartets that I listened to. They are masterful musicians. And they were wonderful to work with. Chen responded right away in all e-mail communication and was prepared for our meetings. We were delighted by their extensive set-list and I loved the pieces that I had to choose from. They also provide the option of playing a song of your request that is not on the list for a small fee. I asked them to learn and play a song that is special to me for our processional, and they played it perfectly. We loved their contemporary set list as well and had fun choosing songs for them to play at our cocktail hour. I am hoping to find another event for them to play at, they are that amazing! I could not recommend them more highly.
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Leah Sent on 10/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A pleasure to work with

BSE was a huge hit at my wedding! They performed beautifully for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and were very accommodating to last minute changes in their performing location at the venue due to weather, where we moved the ceremony outside instead of inside. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for this type of entertainment.
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Emily Sent on 08/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful!

Boston String Ensemble was so talented and professional. The guests were amazed by their skill, they took our ceremony and cocktail hour to the next level! We loved having them, they made our wedding that much more elegant. Thank you so much, it was beautiful!
Anna
Anna Sent on 06/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

BSE was incredible

Thank you BSE for an incredible ceremony performance and cocktail hour. They made every one of our musical choices come to life! We could not be happier.
Frances
Frances Sent on 04/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great Ceremony!

We hired BSE for our summer 2019 wedding. The music was wonderful and Chen was easy to work with. Everything was coordinated well! Highly recommmend!
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Molly Sent on 06/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ceremony music!

Boston String Ensemble was amazing for our ceremony! Chen was super easy to communicate with, they had a giant list of songs to choose from, and they really elevated the ceremony as a whole. I'd definitely recommend them to a friend!
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Megan Sent on 09/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The BSE performed at our wedding for 2 hours and we could have not been more happy with their performance! They were incredibly professional, easy to work with, and were able to meet all of the various requests we had. Would highly recommend booking!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Justice of the Peace - Mike Backer Justice of the Peace - Mike Backer Wedding Officiants

It's always nice to listen to their beautiful and delightful music during the pre-ceremony, processional, recessional and cocktail hour.

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