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About

Central Ohio Wedding String Ensembles is a group of professional musicians in Columbus, Ohio. They specialize in string weddings and special events. This talented group of instrumentalists provide couples with an extensive repertoire of classical and modern music, providing a cheerful, soothing backdrop for you and your guests. We are a network of professional string musicians that provide string quartet, trio or duo ensemble performances for wedding ceremonies and other events in the Columbus and surrounding regions. From classical and jazz to tango and pop music, these talented, passionate and experienced musicians can accommodate a variety of musical styles. We offer musical services for a variety of budgets and a simple booking experience for your event.

Experience

Jill Wright Crist is an accomplished cellist with more than 20 years of experience. In addition to solo and ensemble performing, Jill is a professor at Otterbein University and Columbus Cello School, and an ensemble coach for Chamber Music Connection. Jill also plays with a number of symphonies in Ohio and West Virginia. Our musicians all hold degrees in their specified instrument and most have masters degrees.

Services

Wedding String Ensembles offers anywhere from one to six musicians for your special day. Whether you want a duo for just your ceremony, or a cocktail hour quartet, Wedding String Ensembles will give your wedding the elegant score it deserves. Other services provided by Wedding String Ensembles include:

  • Receptions
  • Instrumentals
  • Ceremony
  • Cocktail hour
  • Learn new songs
  • Funerals
  • Willing to travel for a fee
  • Musical Interludes
  • Learning new Songs
  • Woman-owned
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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

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
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Reception Music

Reviews of Jill Wright Crist, cellist

Margaret
Margaret Sent on 01/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful touch to our wedding day

Jill’s team was absolutely wonderful! They provided a beautiful touch to our perfect wedding day and made our ceremony feel even more magical. Jill worked with us to ensure they were able to play specific songs we requested that were not previously in her collection and she was extremely easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend booking Jill for your big day!
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 09/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Music

Jill and her Trio played beautifully at our wedding. She provided services exactly as described and the guests spoke so highly of them. They were worth every penny. They created a beautiful playlist for our outdoor ceremony based on our preferences.
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Jesse Sent on 08/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing String Quartet for our Wedding!

Jill and her string quartet were an absolutely wonderful addition to our wedding. Jill was a pleasure to work with and was always flexible. No detail was overlooked. Our day went flawlessly and we could not have had a better experience. We received many compliments from our guests about the quartet. We highly recommend!
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Kelly Sent on 08/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding ceremony

It was so easy working with Jill! She has a long and diverse list of music to choose from and everything came together so seamlessly. Our ceremony turned out beautifully thanks to Jill and her team! She also has the best pricing in Columbus.
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Leah Sent on 12/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely THE best!!!!!

Jill was very good at communicating, even with changes I would make based off of my indecisiveness! The music was absolutely beautiful and many of my guests talked about how even more emotional it had made my ceremony, just by listening to them perform. My only regret is not having them there the whole night for the reception as well! They were the best part of my ceremony other than my husband!
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Morgan Sent on 06/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Would definitely recommend!

Jill was amazing to work with and always very communicative! She sent a two musicians for my wedding ceremony, one played violin and the other, a cello. Everyone complemented the music and I thought it added such a nice touch to our ceremony! Leading up to the event Jill was very open to any song suggestions but she already has a ton on her list to choose from. Overall, I would definitely recommend her to anybody!
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Mary Sent on 05/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Wish

One of the items on my daughter’s wish list was to have a string quartet play at her wedding. A friend recommended Jill Crist. Jill is a true professional and made the process very easy. Her experience and flexibility with performing at weddings/events (no matter what the weather) was a blessing. The string music was so beautiful and truly gave my daughter’s wedding an elegant touch. My guests commented on how wonderful it was to listen to live classical music during the seating and ceremony and how cool it was to hear modern music played on strings during the cocktail hour.

The Quartet’s repertoire is huge and if there is a piece that you don’t see on the list, Jill Crist can find it for you. It really was a gift to just send Jill a list of music my daughter chose, and have her create a seamless playlist that flowed beautifully from one song to the next. I cannot thank Jill and the Bryden String Quartet enough for fulfilling my daughter’s wedding wish and making her day so memorable.

P.S. I have a younger daughter and I am looking forward to working with Jill Crist again to plan her wedding music.

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Tracy Sent on 01/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Cello and Violin duo for my daughter's wedding!

Jill was amazing to work with! Super responsive and flexible. We wanted more contemporary music for my daughter's wedding. Jill has an amazing repertoire and was even able to get the sheet music for 2 special requests. We had a cello and violin duo and the music was just wonderful. It added such a nice touch to the ceremony! You will not be disappointed if you have Jill & her team at your event!
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Teresa Sent on 10/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent players! Perfect experience!

I have a masters degree in music and my husband has a doctorate degree in music, and we were very happy with the quality of musical performance by this group!!!! Everything about our experience was excellent and easy! The string quartet performance was one if my favorite parts if this wedding! Highly recommended!
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Nora Sent on 08/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazingly beautiful music & amazing people!

Jill was a pleasure to have as our cellist at COVID wedding #1 in 2020, I immediately booked her for the 2021 wedding, and she coordinated a trio for us for July 31st, 2021! Her team was professional and their music was absolutely beautiful for the cocktail hour! And to top if off, not only are they talented but they are all nice people!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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