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Kathleen Hastings
Kathleen Hastings
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Wilmington String Ensemble is based in Newark, Delaware. With more than 30 years of experience, they offer a large repertoire of music well-suited for any occasion. Couples can choose the perfect blend of instruments for their big day according to their budget. Wilmington String Ensemble has performed for the wedding of Ashley Biden, daughter of Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden. In addition to wedding-related services, Wilmington String Ensemble has also performed in different venues such as the Forrest Theatre, Broadway shows at the Academy of Music, and in Atlantic City Casino showrooms.

Services Offered
With up to six musicians available, Wilmington String Ensemble offers the versatility of soloist/vocalist; an instrumental-solo, -duo, or -trio; and string-trio, -quartet, or -quintet music arrangements for different occasions. They can play for all sorts of wedding events, including ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, and other special events. Their music services include:

  • Instruments: violin, viola, celo, string bass, harp, piano/keyboard, trumpet, guitar and flute
  • Huge repertoire of both classical and popular titles.

What You'll Love About Wilmington String Ensemble

Couples love the vast repertoire of music from classic to modern. They are easy to deal with and flexible from booking to the big day. Check out the reviews to see what couples loved about working with Wilmington String Ensemble.

FAQ

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

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

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Flute
Guitar
Harp
Piano
Trumpet
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals

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Reviews of Wilmington String Ensemble

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Wilmington String Ensemble received glowing reviews for their performance at various weddings. Reviewers praised Kathleen and her team for their professionalism, vast repertoire, flexibility, and ability to enhance the ceremony and cocktail hour. They were commended for bringing a magical and emotional touch to the weddings, accommodating special requests, and creating a beautiful atmosphere that received numerous compliments from guests. The easy communication, prompt responses, seamless planning process, and exceptional performance of the string quartet were highlighted, making them a highly recommended choice for those seeking live music to elevate their special event.

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Wilmington String Ensemble received glowing reviews for their performance at various weddings. Reviewers praised Kathleen and her team for their professionalism, vast repertoire, flexibility, and ability to enhance the ceremony and cocktail hour. They were commended for bringing a magical and emotional touch to the weddings, accommodating special requests, and creating a beautiful atmosphere that received numerous compliments from guests. The easy communication, prompt responses, seamless planning process, and exceptional performance of the string quartet were highlighted, making them a highly recommended choice for those seeking live music to elevate their special event.

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Jaime Sent on 09/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful performance that exceeded our expectations! 5 Stars!

I can't say enough good things about Wilmington Strings. The beautiful performance by the string quartet elevated my son's entire wedding ceremony. We received so many complements about the ceremony music from our guests. Truly, the program WS provided didn't simply meet our expectations; it exceeded them. Aside from the music itself, Kathleen from WS was patient with us, prompt in responding, helpful in planning, and attentive to every detail. The cost of their services we received was quite reasonable. Five stars on everything!
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Katie Sent on 05/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful music!

Wilmington Strings provided beautiful music to complement my daughter's ceremony and venue for her wedding. Their song selection was wonderful and my guests enjoyed it immensely.
I highly recommend them!
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Kali Sent on 06/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wilmington String Ensemble - 5 stars!

Wilmington String Ensemble was amazing to work with! Quick to respond, and flexible with the changes in timing we made after booking them. Also, their song selection of classics and more recent pop culture music was amazing! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for strings at their wedding!
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Megan Sent on 12/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

beautiful music

The Wilmington String Ensemble is AMAZING. We hired them for our ceremony music and we are so glad that we did. The music was absolutely beautiful, Kathleen was incredible to work with -- they were organized, prompt and accommodating. We highly recommend them!
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Erica Sent on 05/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Next-Level Elegance and Talent!

Wilmington String Ensemble added next-level elegance and class to our wedding ceremony at the Hotel DuPont on May 1, 2021. Kathleen was extremely responsive and very helpful with music selections. The string quartet is extremely talented and play absolutely beautiful music!
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Taylor Sent on 09/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible service!

The ceremony and cocktail hour music that was provided by Wilmington strings ensemble was out of this world! We highly recommend them for your wedding too.
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Elizabeth Sent on 09/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We hired a string quartet from the Wilmington String Ensemble to play at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and we were blown away. The quartet sounded amazing and really added a touch of class, uniqueness, and intimacy to our wedding for what I considered to be an excellent value. We loved getting to pick the different pieces the musicians would play at our ceremony, and they were gracious and accommodating at working with us on the special timing for the bride's entrance down the aisle. We highly recommend Wilmington Strings.
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Sondra Sent on 08/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible musicians! Easy booking.

Wilmington Strings was incredible! We had a string trio of violin, cello and harp play for our ceremony and reception. They were incredible! Very responsive and receptive to our ideas. The musicians hit all the cues on perfect time during the ceremony. I've always loved music played on a harp but I wasn't sure if it would be a bit over the top. I'm so glad we went ahead with the harp, it is such a beautiful instrument and really added a wow factor to the string ensemble. Many of our guests commented on how beautifully they all played.
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Kyle Sent on 10/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant and Graceful performance

It was an absolute pleasure working with the Wilmington String Ensemble. They were easy to contact and talk to through the process. Their song selection format was very easy to complete. The actual performance on the day of the wedding was perfect. The execution and delivery for our chosen songs went off with zero issues. They play beautifully and are extremely knowledgeable on timing. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a string ensemble.
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Cassandra Sent on 05/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Experience

We had The Wilmington String Ensemble play at both our ceremony and cocktail hour and they were absolutely wonderful. I asked if they could play a song that was not in their library and they did it with no issues! The library they have is extensive as well and provided us with lots of options. Would definitely recommend!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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Music to our ears. The Wilmington String Ensemble is professional and adds true romance to your wedding. Kathleen and her group are music to anyone's ears.

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