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Parkwest Strings
A Chicago-based string ensemble specializing in refined live music for weddings, corporate events, and elevated celebrations.

Blending the elegance of classical repertoire with the resonance of modern favorites, Parkwest Strings creates performances that feel both timeless and current—shaped entirely for the moment and the setting.

From Vivaldi to Taylor Swift, Bridgerton-inspired arrangements to contemporary pop reimagined for strings, our custom repertoire has accompanied intimate ceremonies and distinguished galas, and is also featured on the Rock Orchestra national tour. While rooted in Chicago, our work extends well beyond it.

Weddings · Corporate Events · Media · Cocktail Hours · Private Celebrations

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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

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

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

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Reception Music

Reviews of Parkwest Strings

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Racheal Sent on 06/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Trio!

We loved having Parkwest Strings do the ceremony and cocktail music for our wedding. We had a trio, which was perfect for our small wedding. Parkwest Strings has an extensive music list to choose from and will also learn requests if you want music that is not listed in their repertoire. We had classical music played before and during our ceremony and modern music played during cocktail hour. The musicians are all very talented and incredibly professional. Songhea made planning the music for our wedding a breeze with clear instructions, a wedding worksheet to complete, and quick communication. We highly recommend this group!
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Jessica Sent on 10/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best String Quartet!

Highly recommend! We booked Parkwest Strings for our wedding to play during the church mass and during cocktail hour and they were amazing! Songhea was very receptive and communicated with the church organist in order to strategize in playing together during mass. The cocktail hour was amazing with the quartet playing all the songs we had chosen. Having them definitely added a beautiful touch to our wedding event.
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Todd Sent on 11/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So fantastic!

Songhea and the rest of the band were absolutely amazing. They were so flexible and accepted every single one of our song requests... they even did a custom arrangement for us at no additional charge.

They were so easy to work with leading up to the event and on the day of they were perfect.

Love, love, love, love these guys!
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Morgan Sent on 11/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly, highly recommend Parkwest Strings for your next event!

From our first initial e-mail to our wedding day on 10/11/19, Songhea from Parkwest Strings has been one of our favorite vendors to work with by far. Songhea was extremely professional, personable, and thoughtful when helping plan our ceremony music. Our guests are still talking about how phenomenal the string trio sounded! We wanted contemporary music played during the ceremony and Songhea and her fellow musicians went above and beyond. Thank you for making our wedding ceremony so memorable!
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Cheri Sent on 07/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful sound

Parkwest strings really did an amazing job! They sound absolutely beautiful and they were everything I hoped they would be!
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Joshua Sent on 07/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had Parkwest Strings play at our wedding ceremony on July 14th, 2018. First, they were very easy to work with, and the booking and billing process was quick and simple. We only needed them for our ceremony, but they were willing to travel between ceremony and reception. They played our requested selections beautifully and worked with the organist to play parts of the catholic mass, even though they weren't required to play those pieces. The string trio added to the enchanting atmosphere we were looking for and helped make our special day that more amazing. Finally, we found their price very affordable and within our budget. We definitely recommend them.
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Emily Sent on 06/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had a Sunday brunch wedding, and had a string trio play for both our ceremony and reception—they were absolutely wonderful!! The music was beautiful, and we got many compliments on the ambiance their music provided. The trio was very professional and flexible, and moved inside during brunch, then back outside for the reception when we played yard games. They were a perfect addition to our wedding day!
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Heather Sent on 10/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We hired the string quartet for our ceremony and cocktail hour and they were great! Songhea was very professional to work with and the musicians played beautifully. They also have an impressive repertoire of classical and modern songs to choose from. Perfect for an outdoor garden wedding!
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Rebecca Sent on 10/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you are considering using a string trio or quartet for your ceremony and/or cocktail hour you should definitely go with Parkwest Strings. From the beginning they were very easy to work with. We booked the string trio for our ceremony and cocktail hour. It made our ceremony much more unique and romantic. It was also great to pick from their wide variety of songs and customize the music for our event! This allowed us to use modern music for our ceremony in a way that was still wedding appropriate. The trio performed beautifully and was on cue with every song change. We highly recommend Parkwest Strings!
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Loalnanye Sent on 08/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I would recommend Parkwest Strings to anyone looking for a string trio/quartet for their wedding. Songhea was an absolute joy to work with and is so flexible. The music was definitely one of the top 3 highlights of the day! I was in a really bad car accident the day before the wedding and as a result other things ran behind...including my arrival to the ceremony on the morning of the wedding (we were planning on transporting my parents to the wedding but our car was completely wrecked...had to do some very last minute re-arranging). I can't tell you what a comfort it was amidst all of the chaos to know that my guests were provided with beautiful music as they waited for our arrival...it was so soothing to everyone. Parkwest Strings, you were one of those who saved the day for us. I can't thank you enough!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

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