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    Thomas Sent on 09/18/2024
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    Highly Recommend

    My wife and I decided we wanted to hire a string quartet for our wedding very late in the process of our planning. We reached out to Ron and he could not have made things easier on us as far as suggestions and planning for our event. Thankfully, the crew had availability and quoted a very reasonable price to perform at our wedding. We had some weather challenges the day of our wedding and Ron and team took everything in stride and were very communicative of what could be expected should the weather not cooperate. Thankfully we had a good window for the ceremony and the Quartet played beautifully! We are so thankful we had the ceremony video recorded, because in the moment it's difficult to fully appreciate their performance, but now we can revisit it for years to come. The Quartet also performed for our cocktail hour, while we were unable to attend due to taking pictures, we received rave reviews from our guests throughout the night. I highly recommend Ron and the Allegro Quartet if you are looking for a classic and tasteful music addition to your ceremony and cocktail hour!

    Allegro Quartet's reply:

    Tom! What a generous review. Thanks and God Bless you both! From beginning to end your whole family was a joy to work with.
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    Jocelyn Sent on 07/07/2024
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    Exceptional and wonderful to work with!

    Our wedding included several professional musicians, and the Allegro Quartet did not disappoint! It was really wonderful working with Ron, and he made the entire process quite easy and seamless for us (which, as a bride, I was truly grateful for). From the music selection, where we could add any music we wanted, to structuring the ceremony timeline and ensuring that we weren't missing any vital components for our big day, there's no one else we could recommend more!

    Allegro Quartet's reply:

    Your wedding was glorious - thoughtful - and full of God's special care.
    Thanks for entrusting us.
    Ron
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    Renie Sent on 01/04/2024
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    Big Thanks!

    Ron and his partners are amazing and professional! Their instruments and performance made our wedding perfect! Highly recommend!! Thanks again!!

    Allegro Quartet's reply:

    The pleasure was all ours! Thanks for the beautiful review! My best to all of you and yours this coming year.
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    Laura Sent on 09/05/2023
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    Great customized experience

    Ron and Pam were great to work with and helped us curate our music selection for our ceremony including our entrance and exit as well as songs to entertain guests prior to the bridal party entrance. They were very professional, responsive, and fun! Would highly recommend them for your big day.

    Allegro Quartet's reply:

    Thanks Laura - you were so much fun to work for - easy and warm and all around great people. God Bless you both in this journey!
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    Kjersten Sent on 05/18/2023
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    Excellent Choice

    Ron was so great to work with in getting song selections set and then ultimately being so so flexible when our ceremony venue had to change last minute, and even from indoors to outdoors! The quartet was fantastic and I'm so happy we went with Allegro. You won't be disappointed.

    Allegro Quartet's reply:

    You guys were great as well and the wedding came off without a hitch! Thanks for your review and may the years ahead be filled with love, family, and peace.
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    Joshua Sent on 11/02/2022
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    Kind, and high quality.

    They were open to any choice I made for the music, and performed it exceptionally.

    Allegro Quartet's reply:

    Thanks Josh - what an amazingly beautiful Fall day it was for you guys. It was an honor to be there and serve you all.
    Blessings always,
    Ron
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    Analiese Sent on 11/02/2022
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    Wonderful to work with!

    Ron and his quartet were amazing to have at our wedding. Their playing was so elegant and beautiful. The guests gave so many compliments to us about how beautifully the music was played for our ceremony ad cocktail hour. Ron was extremely flexible and helpful when it came to timing and helping with the playlist.
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    Tessa Sent on 10/27/2022
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    absolutely amazing!

    Ron has been an absolute pleasure to work with! He was great at listening and accommodating our requests, while making appropriate and wise suggestions when he saw fit. He was very flexible in working with our vision, and blended in flawlessly with the environment we desired for our wedding ceremony.
    Although Ron did not personally perform in our ceremony’s quartet, he assured us the team of musicians he would choose for our day was specifically intentional based on our vision, and top of the line musicians. He delivered exactly that, and we couldn’t be happier!

    Allegro Quartet's reply:

    Tessa - the feelings are all mutual! I am so honored to have served you and happy it all went well.
    Blessings always,
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    Morris Sent on 09/12/2022
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    The Allegro quartet provided music for my daughter's prewedding brunch and post wedding cocktail hour. Beautiful music and a wonderful touch to the wedding. Ron is super friendly and easy to work with. Highly recommend!

    Allegro Quartet's reply:

    The feeling is very mutual. Olivia and family just a joy to be with. Thank you so much! Everyone was so grateful and helpful too.
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    Rema Sent on 01/05/2022
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    Amazing experience

    Ron and his wife were amazing at our ceremony. They did such a beautiful job- everyone had nothing but praise for them. Thank you for making what we wanted happen so flawlessly!
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    Amy A. Sent on 01/02/2022
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    Lovely wedding music

    The Allegro Quartet provided our wedding ceremony music and were great to work with. Ron met with us one on one to discuss our music preferences and gave us suggestions for pieces when we asked. I walked down the aisle to a beautiful rendition of Clair de Lune and we had seamless entrance and exit music. I would highly recommend this group!

    Allegro Quartet's reply:

    Thanks Amy - you all were a delight to serve. The creativity and positive spirit were so obvious in all you guys did. It makes being a wedding musician all worthwhile!
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    J Devor Sent on 10/26/2021
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    Allegro Quartet

    I booked the Allegro Quartet for my ceremony & cocktail hour. The music was beautiful! So many guests mentioned how lovely everything was and specifically this group of musicians. So happy I went with them! I’m keeping Ron’s card for future.

    Allegro Quartet's reply:

    Joan - it was an honor to serve you and your family - such a great night. All the best for a bright and wonderful future for you both.
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    Allison Sent on 08/27/2021
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    Beautiful Music to Set the Tone

    Ron & his team were so kind and easy to work with in the chaos of wedding planning. They made professional suggestions in helping us pick our songs for our ceremony and added the perfect ambiance to the day!

    Allegro Quartet's reply:

    Allison - it was an exciting day - not to mention amazing weather challenges! Everyone there was so helpful especially amid packing up in the middle of a major rainstorm! Blessings always.
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    Jamie Sent on 10/28/2019
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    Wow! Just wow!

    My husband and I hired Allegro Quartet to perform as the musicians at our wedding. Their professionalism, timeliness and performance were nothing short of perfection! Ron and his wife went above and beyond to ensure our day matched our vision and mood for the day. Their music helped to set a romantic, yet magical tone for the day. Hearing the string duo, playing throughout the walls and rooms of the venue, made the entire day feel like it was a dream, the most fantastic and beautiful dream! All I can say is that they were the perfect choice for our small and intimate wedding! Everything, from the choice of their attire to where they set up from the venue was seamless. If I had to do it all over again, I would certainly hire them! I can't thank them enough! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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    Julie Sent on 08/16/2019
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    Beautiful music

    As an event planner, I have high expectations when choosing vendors. Ron was a professional! The trio he provided for my son’s wedding was outstanding. I would highly recommend them.
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    Jennifer Sent on 08/16/2019
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    Professional and affordable!

    Ron lives over 2 hours away from our venue yet he was there promptly when he said he would be, played amazing music, and all around is a really nice and genuine guy. He also was really flexible on the music requested, we played "She's So High" for our post ceremony song- who knew that was a thing! He also is very reasonably priced compared to other trios in the Chicagoland area, making the decision a no brainer. We got many compliments about this amazing string trio after our wedding- Highly recommend!!
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    Stephanie Sent on 05/30/2019
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    I hate to say I feel very let down

    I meticulously searched for a string quartet to play at my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour on 5/25/19. I found Ron Arden and was very impressed with his background, quick responses and his price was very reasonable compared to other quotes. Ron was always prompt to respond, very flexible and I booked him almost a year in advance. Ron was my only contact throughout the entire process and as our wedding approached we drove almost an hour away to meet him in Zion. Ron was a very pleasant gentleman and his love of music is undeniable. He explained when each song choice would be played and i learned a lot from him in terms of Ceremony music. I honestly hate to leave negative feedback but I heavily relied on feedback from other brides and I feel it’s my duty to post my experience for other soon to be brides. Fast forward to the morning of my wedding- it’s extremely hectic and full of pressure. You have a bunch of girls in a suite getting hair and makeup done, getting dressed and having pictures taken left and right. I was extremely nervous about how the day and night would play out and all I could do was pray that all my hard work planning would pan out. I was very upset when I received an email from Ron Arden saying that he would not be able to make it to my wedding, and that “another job came up”. He said he would be sending his wife Cynthia and 3 other players. I never doubted the ability of the people he would send as I know Ron has many connections in the music world, but I didn’t couldn’t believe i was told “another job came up” and “as a freelancer this is how he makes his money”. I understand we all need to make money but i booked him almost a year prior and put a deposit down so that another job wouldn’t just come up. You don’t send an email like this to a bride the morning of their wedding and i think looking back Ron would have to agree that he made a mistake. The string quartet was lovely overall; however, there was an awkward instance where the music stopped as my father and grandmother walked down the aisle and when I reached out to Ron about this I was blamed for changing the order of the bridal party (which was NEVER changed). My bridal party was the same from day one and if someone is walking down the aisle there should be music. The coordinator was also blamed for giving an incorrect signal. I was surprised by Ron’s responses to me and had he not blamed me I probably wouldn’t have even written this review. I wouldn’t tell anyone not to hire him but i would definetly make sure, in advance, if he plans to attend your wedding or send others. Had I conversed with his wife at some point prior to the day of I would have been ok with Ron not showing up; however, I would never recommend he email a bride the morning of her wedding to let them know another job came up and he wouldn’t be able to make it. It is unnessesary. Everyone liked their music and the song after my husband broke the glass was amazing and i will never forget the feeling I had once the song I picked to exit the ceremony started. It was spectacular. Also the quartet arrived on time and they were dressed professionally. Just make sure to overcommunicate your expectations.

    Allegro Quartet's reply:

    I appreciate all reviews! Great to hear people's responses and concerns. The Allegro Quartet is a highly sought and professional ensemble and I will not argue the critical points made here. As they say, we will have to "agree to disagree". Perspective is everything - and so are contracts. We amply filled the requirements agreed on in writing - but the musicians also faced uncertain obstacles at the event to the best of their ability. No one is perfect - but I stand by the services we gave and I wish this bride and groom all the best for a bright and happy future. It was a pleasure to have your business. Ron Arden
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    Marianne Sent on 07/19/2017
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    My husband and I would highly recommend Allegro Quartet who played for us at our July 8th wedding reception. Not only were they very professional and reliable, but also were amazing musicians playing a wide variety of music from pop to rock to classical to just about everything in between. Our wedding guests commented several times how much they enjoyed the music and how it brought about a touch of class to our
    reception. Thank you Allegro Quartet for not only meeting our expectations, but exceeding them. You made our wedding reception extra special. William and Marianne F.
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    Jackie Sent on 07/17/2017
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    Allegro Quartet really made my ceremony and cocktail hour different from others that I have been to. It added an elegance and romance that i really wanted in contrast from my reception. All of my guest thought you were great and made it a very classy event!
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    Joanne Sent on 07/13/2017
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    Ron Arden provided the perfect touch of elegance to my daughter's wedding. He provided ceremony music that we requested, along with some suggestions of his own. He gracefully filled in when the girls took a little longer than planned to get themselves to the ceremony site. It couldn't have worked out nicer!
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    Lauren Sent on 07/10/2017
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    Ron and his Allegro team were very easy to work with and did an amazing job performing for our ceremony.
    We received many compliments from our guests.

    Lauren
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    Haley Sent on 01/10/2017
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    Ron & Cynthia perform amazing music for any ceremony. Whether you give them 100% direction or let them choose the music they see fit, it's always beautiful and gives your ceremony a very personal feeling. When planning our ceremony, we forgot a few areas that need music but Ron & Cynthia knew exactly what to play and when to play it. Couldn't have asked for a more talented, beautiful couple to be a part of our ceremony.
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/28/2016
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    Ron was beyond professional, and provided a fantastic string trio for our daughter and son-in-laws wedding last week. They played for the ceremony and cocktail hour and sounded great. Ron is so easy to work with and made things run without a hitch. We highly recommend them.
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    Nicole Sent on 10/24/2016
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    Very professional and great to work with! My husband and I live in La Grange and getting up to Zion was going to be very difficult with our jobs and schedules. Ron was great and we were able to meet with him via skype and hear and choose our music from home. They did a wonderful job at our wedding at both ceremony strings and a pianist during cocktail hour. Would highly recommend.
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    Jason Sent on 10/10/2016
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    If you are looking for a special touch to your ceremony, the Allegro Quartet is your choice. From the start, they were very accommodating and professional and very interested in making our wedding day a special one. The musicians were extremely talented and many of our guests loved listening to their performance before our ceremony began. I highly recommend Ron and his musicians for your wedding.
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