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Ellen Hacker
Ellen Hacker
Manager

Woman-owned

17 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Serving all of Minnesota and surrounding states!

Watercress Strings is a music collective based in St. Paul that will bring beautiful live music to your wedding day. Anna, Ellen, and Hilary perform music from a range of genres to bring the perfect mood to your celebration. Their beautiful arrangements will create a refined and romantic atmosphere as you exchange vows, mingle with drinks, and enjoy your wedding meal

"Their beautiful music really set a wonderful romantic and classy environment."

Watercress Strings can play as a solo musician, duo, trio, or quartet. Their vast repertoire spans various genres, including classical, dance, movie soundtracks, folk, and jazz. When you work with Watercress Strings, Ellen will discuss your musical needs and help select the perfect soundtrack for your special day.

For the perfect romantic ambiance at your celebration, contact Ellen for a free musical consultation!



FAQ

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Rehearsal Dinner Music

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The Watercress Trio received high praise for their performances at wedding ceremonies, with guests complimenting the beautiful music and the ensemble's professionalism. Ellen and her team were described as responsive, easy to work with, and attentive to details. Reviewers highlighted the extensive music catalog, seamless coordination, and the elegant atmosphere the trio created, making them a highly recommended choice to elevate the ambiance of any wedding event.

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The Watercress Trio received high praise for their performances at wedding ceremonies, with guests complimenting the beautiful music and the ensemble's professionalism. Ellen and her team were described as responsive, easy to work with, and attentive to details. Reviewers highlighted the extensive music catalog, seamless coordination, and the elegant atmosphere the trio created, making them a highly recommended choice to elevate the ambiance of any wedding event.

Michelle
Michelle Sent on 10/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant and Romantic


For our Bridgerton-inspired wedding, having a string ensemble was a must. Watercress String Trio created a magical and elegant atmosphere. They performed modern pop songs in classical arrangements for a perfect blend of romance and sophistication, and it was exactly what we envisioned. They are incredibly talented and exceeded all of our expectations! I cannot say how happy I am that we chose Watercress String Trio to be a part of our day. (I’m still looking for another excuse to use them again!) Working with them was a breeze, they were professional, responsive, and have an extensive repertoire to choose from-they were even willing to learn a new song we requested for our wedding. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful the music was and what a nice touch it added. If you’re looking for something to elevate your wedding and leave a lasting impression, book the Watercress String Trio - you won’t regret it!
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Ashley Sent on 12/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Watercress Trio elevated our wedding ceremony

The Watercress Trio performed beautifully at our Maronite Catholic wedding ceremony. We've received many compliments from our guests about the ceremony. The Watercress Trio were not only flexible in performing traditional hymns but were so patient during some very challenging circumstances in the lead up to the wedding. We are so grateful to Ellen and the team. We would highly recommend them.
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H Mclain Sent on 12/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Would hire again and again and again!

From the get-go Ellen made everything so easy. She was so professional and very responsive in her communication. Their music catalog is huge and they still learned a special song that was a surprise for my husband. All the guests were raving about how beautiful the live music was and having them play at our cocktail hour really elevated the classy mood we were looking to set. I highly recommend the Watercress String Trio! (My little cousin is even using them for her wedding after hearing them at mine!)
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Roxy Sent on 12/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Musical magic!

Ellen was a dream to coordinate with. She was game for my music suggestions but honestly hers were better!!

The music the quartet provided at my wedding make my Bridgerton fantasy a reality!
Aisha
Aisha Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

11/10, no notes, except the music ones, of course!

They knocked it out of the park! The Watercress String Trio was an absolute delight to work with. Their catalogue is SO big! They were also so attentive to the details of our wedding ceremony, and how we wanted each piece to play out. You gotta hire this trio if you want the magic of live music in your event.
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 11/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

This group is so wonderful

They were so responsive and helpful with questions, and a true delight to work with. They approach their work so intentionally, too. I’m eager to find another opportunity to work with them!
Maddie
Maddie Sent on 07/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding!

We have received SO many compliments on our ceremony music, many noting they were moved to tears! Everything was perfect, I HIGHLY recommend Ellen and the team for your special day!
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Daniel Sent on 10/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

excellent!

professional, reliable, beautiful. lovely ceremony overall! ellen was great to work with and way to communicate with.
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Kristy Sent on 05/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

We had the Watercress Trio for my son’s wedding ceremony. Ellen was very responsive and great to work with. Several people commented on how beautiful the music was. Highly recommend!
Megan
Megan Sent on 02/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional

We were thrilled to be able to have the ensemble provide the music for our wedding ceremony. Ellen helped us select songs that perfectly fit our vibe, and numerous guests came up to us later to say how much they loved the music.
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