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Kathleen Hastings
Kathleen Hastings
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Woman-owned

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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.

Pricing & Deals

$410 starting price
$1,600 average price
String Duo
$1,040 / starting price
2 hours
Prelude, processionals, recessional, cocktail hour
Unlimited music requests
String Trio
$1,325 / starting price
2 hours
Unlimited music requests
Prelude, processionals, recessional, cocktail hour
String Quartet
$1,600 / starting price
2 hours
Prelude, processionals, recessional, cocktail hour
Unlimited music requests

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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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The Wilmington String Ensemble received high praise for their beautiful music, extensive repertoire, and exceptional service for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. Reviewers highlighted the group's flexibility, professionalism, and ability to learn specific song requests, making the events unforgettable and emotional. The musicians, led by Kathleen, were commended for their responsiveness, ease of communication, and overall outstanding performance, effectively enhancing the atmosphere of the weddings with their magical music. Highly recommended for adding a personalized and elegant touch to any wedding celebration.

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The Wilmington String Ensemble received high praise for their beautiful music, extensive repertoire, and exceptional service for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. Reviewers highlighted the group's flexibility, professionalism, and ability to learn specific song requests, making the events unforgettable and emotional. The musicians, led by Kathleen, were commended for their responsiveness, ease of communication, and overall outstanding performance, effectively enhancing the atmosphere of the weddings with their magical music. Highly recommended for adding a personalized and elegant touch to any wedding celebration.

J
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!
Bryn
Bryn Sent on 02/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Adds a special touch to your event

We were thrilled to have the quartet from Wilmington Strings provide music for our wedding ceremony. Their playing was beautiful, and their repertoire is huge! Kathleen is lovely and easy to work with. You just can't beat the experience of having live music elevate your event!
Tammy
Tammy Sent on 01/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Music

Kathleen & friends were an absolute delight to work with. They were so flexible with making sure there was a variety of music & learned our First Dance song! Very impressed with their responsiveness & their presence at our event.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Kathleen Hastings
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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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