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    Nicolette B. Sent on 04/09/2024
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    Big Sky Strings

    Thank you to Baerbel and the Big Sky Strings. They are so talented and professional and helped to make our dream wedding a reality.

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Lance and Coco, thank you so much! We had so much fun playing at your lovely wedding. I wish you and all the kiddos all the best :)
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    Judy P. Sent on 10/16/2023
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    Backyard Wedding

    Big Sky Strings played beautiful music for our backyard wedding. Baerbel was extremely helpful with our music selection and we couldn’t have been happier with our trio’s performance. Our guests loved the music.

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Judy, thank you so much for your lovely review. We had such fun playing for your daughter's gorgeous wedding in your incredible backyard. I will always remember the wedding where we got to play the James Bond theme for the groom :) Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
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    Such a wonderful decision to hire these talented musicians!

    I can't say enough good things about Big Sky Strings—they were super pleasant and straightforward throughout all communication, and are truly talented musicians. Their presence lent our ceremony and cocktail hour some real gravitas (made everything feel much more "official" and "fancy") and they handled our repertoire and all "stop/start" directives and cues perfectly. You get to choose from so many songs and genres, we had no problem coming up with a personally meaningful, fun, beautiful, and varied set list. They are lovely people and wonderfully talented performers!

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Katie, thank you so, so much for your lovely review! I wish you and your family so many incredible adventures together. You both are truly an inspiration.
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    Jade B. Sent on 09/26/2023
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    Big Sky Strings Were Excellent!

    If you are thinking of having live strings at your wedding or event, I highly recommend Baerbel Pafford and the Big Sky Strings. The whole process went smoothly and they did a fantastic job when playing before and during the ceremony. They allow you to choose how many members you would like (duo to quartet) and I was able to request to have both a cello and violin play.

    They reached out to me about 3 weeks prior to the wedding with a list of music broken down into different categories with youtube links to help me pick the songs that I wanted to play as the groom walked down the aisle, attendants, bride, etc. They had some modern songs as well as classical songs. I loved it because I asked them to play some modern pop songs that most people know while guests were arriving and being seated. It was very elegant but fun!

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Jade, thank you so much for your lovely and highly detailed review. I appreciate it so much! I wish you and your hubby so much fun in your lives together.
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    John S. Sent on 08/27/2023
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    Perfect for our wedding

    Big Sky Strings was perfect: Bärbel was lovely. They were proactive, accommodating and punctual. The music program they offered was extensive - both classical and contemporary. And of course the quality of play and musicality were top notch. Highly recommended.

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    John and Sara, thank you so much! I hope you had fun in Yellowstone with your family. Blessings to you both
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    Annalyn Sent on 07/05/2023
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    Couldn't have been better

    Big Sky Strings are wonderful musicians who have played together a lot over the years--so important for string groups. (I am a former music critic!) They were also very easy and accommodating to work with. They helped with musical selections and, when our daughter wanted to have a trumpet in addition to strings, Baerbel Pafford found one. Five stars for Big Sky Strings!

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Annalyn, thank you so much for the lovely review. We had so much fun and I was so thankful that the rain held off. It was such a gorgeous wedding. Blessings to you and your family.
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    Karen R. Sent on 06/27/2023
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    Wonderful musicians, very professional!

    It was a pleasure working with Big Sky Strings for my daughters wedding service. Easy communication and very organized. The music made the service so beautiful. Highly recommend!

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Karen, thank you so much for the lovely review. My team and I loved being a part of your daughter's wedding.
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    Charlie Sent on 11/03/2023
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    Big Sky Strings is the Best

    Big Sky Strings is truly Amazing. They played for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Baerbel is so very easy to communicate with and she gets back to you very quickly. She helped me select music for our wedding and even played a special piece for our handfasting ceremony at our wedding. Our officiant forgot the ring ceremony and we walked down the isle after being pronounced Husband and Wife. The musicians simply played the recessional twice so we could go back and finish the ceremony. They just rolled with it without a word spoken between us. The music is dreamy and their instruments are beautiful. If you are going for a timeless music choice Big Sky Strings is perfect.

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Charlie, thank you so much for the detailed, lovely review! We were all talking about how gracefully everyone came together after the oopsie :) It was so sweet.
    We loved playing for your gorgeous wedding. Blessings to you and your hubby. You are supported by such a loving family.
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    Dory S. Sent on 09/27/2022
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    Incredible!

    Big Sky Strings was incredible at our wedding! Their beautiful music added so much to our ceremony and cocktail hour. They had a great selection of songs and were also kind and wonderful to work with.

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Dory, thank you so much for your review :) It was an impossibly beautiful day and such a gorgeous wedding. We all enjoyed your personal, heart felt vows, and were thrilled to be a part of your magical day. The coffee man was delightful and it was a treat to sip a cup on our drive home.
    Musically yours,
    Bärbel Pafford
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    Carly S. Sent on 09/19/2022
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    Professional, beautiful performance!

    We hired a string trio to play at our ceremony and cocktail hour. Not only were they extremely professional, but they sounded amazing! Lots of complements by guests. Everyone loved the modern song choices, they have many included in their repertoire. And if there is a song you want played that is not in the repertoire, they will play if you ask!! This is awesome and sets this group apart. 10/10 recommend.

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Carly, thank you for reviewing us! We had such fun diving into all your contemporary music choices. Your wedding was spectacular. Blessings to you both!
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    Julia I. Sent on 08/21/2022
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    Professional, prepared, and a huge hit!

    I'm so glad that we hired Baerbel and Big Sky Strings for our wedding! She was a clear and prompt communicator in advance, and I left our phone conversation even more confident in my choice. I appreciated the questions she asked that I wouldn't have thought of—about line of sight to the procession, ability to loop a song as the wedding party walked down the aisle, etc. The value of her experience was immediately clear!

    And I was equally impressed with the skill and professionalism of all of the musicians on the day of the wedding. We had a classic August-in-Montana downpour that necessitated changing venues last minute to the indoor backup. Not a problem! They gamely packed up and changed locations, playing for our ceremony and cocktail hour as though nothing had happened. One of the downsides of being so busy at your own wedding is that you don't get as much time to enjoy everything you've planned, but I loved what I heard of BSS, and most importantly, our guests were huge fans! So many of them came up to compliment our musicians throughout the night and the next day. Our youngest guests loved the Disney songs, our millennial friends were impressed by the "Bridgerton vibes," and our parents really appreciated the Beatles covers. Something for everyone, and just perfect for our special day! I highly recommend BSS to anyone looking for live string music at their wedding or event.

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Julia, goodness! Thank you for the amazing review! Your special day was such an adventure between the sunshine, torrential rain, and hail storm. We enjoyed your wedding so much. It was so apparent how much you two know and love each other. Your stories and vows were so powerful and meaningful that I got teary several times.
    Blessings to you both
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    Amara Sent on 08/14/2022
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    Beautiful and Talented Musicians

    Big Sky Strings, thank you for absolutely beautiful music to accompany our wedding. I am eager to endorse you to any couple looking to get married in the Big Sky area. Big Sky Strings are easy to work with, very accommodating and were transparent with us every step of the way. All this, on top of the fact they are incredibly talented musicians. They filled the chapel with absolutely beautiful music. I highly, HIGHLY recommend Big Sky Strings and promise you that you will be just as happy as I am to write a glowing review!

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Amara, thank you ever so much for your lovely review. Your wedding was so full of warmth and love. I also enjoyed your pastors sense of humor. Blessings to you and your family on your new adventure.
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    Jessica B. Sent on 07/06/2022
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    Fantastic romantic wedding strings

    The big sky strings team was absolutely fantastic. Working with Baerbel and her ensemble added that special something to our ceremony and cocktail hour. We really were so glad to work with them and would highly recommend this professional and talented group!

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Jessica, thank you SO MUCH! We had such fun playing and enjoyed visiting with many of your guests, especially your rabbi :) He was such a bright, vibrant spirit. Blessings to you two on your new adventure.
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    Sarah L. Sent on 06/20/2022
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    The perfect addition to our big day

    I am so thrilled we decided to book Big Sky strings for our wedding day. They added so much grace and beauty to our ceremony and cocktail hour, it would not have been the same without them! They were so professional, kind, and easy to work with. Highly, HIGHLY recommend them if you’re looking for strings for your big day!

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Sarah and Rory, thank you so much for the absolutely lovely review. We had such fun being part of your gorgeous wedding. Blessings to you both!
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    Jennifer Sent on 06/02/2022
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    Excellent Service!

    We loved having Big Sky Strings at our wedding! They are professional, reliable, talented and easy to work with! We highly recommend them!

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Jen, thank you ever so much for your lovely review. What an absolutely lovely wedding. I am glad that you held out for a break in the rain as I know the pictures will be so gorgeous. Blessings to you both!
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    Sally R. Sent on 03/08/2022
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    Complete your idyllic memory with Big Sky Stringsmemory

    Ms. Pafford of the Big Sky Strings responded immediately to my request and quickly, with effortless communication, we had a contract and the perfect choices of music from a long list of possibilities. They played for our daughter's small and intimate wedding in a remote venue and honestly, their music completed the idyllic memory. It also appeared they had as much enjoyment in playing as we did appreciating and applauding their fine talents. We can't recommend them more highly.

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Sally, thank you so much for your lovely review. We all enjoyed your daughters special day immensely, and yes, we do love to play together :)
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    Valerie E. Sent on 02/19/2022
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    Very responsive, reliable, and beautiful strings!!

    I am a wedding planner in Big Sky/Bozeman and I love hiring and working with Big Sky Strings for my wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours!

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Valerie, thank you so much! It is always a pleasure to work with you also. Your organizational skills are fabulous. You help weddings go so smoothly, and your are chill which in my mind, is a tremendous bonus :)
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    A Fletcher Sent on 01/25/2022
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    Angelic music

    These musicians played for my wedding dinner and were beautiful!!!! I would HIGHLY recommend these professionals for your wedding.

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Ashley, thank you so much! I love how you included photos. I wish you both so much happiness in your new adventure together. We had such fun playing at your wedding and reception.
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    Joni G. Sent on 10/06/2021
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    Top-Notch Ensemble, Top-Notch People

    Baerbel and the Big Sky Strings ensemble provided an extra touch of class to our daughter's wedding. They were a pleasure to work with from beginning to start! Their beautiful music set such an elegant tone for the ceremony and reception. I highly recommend this group as they are professional yet personal in their communication and performance of all types of music. We appreciated all they did to help make the wedding day special and fun!

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Toni, thank you ever so much for your beautiful review. We all enjoyed being a part of your amazing day. I will be thinking about your charming daughter and son-in-law and sending them blessings for their adventure into the world of practicing medicine. They are a truly special couple and will help the world be a better place.
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    Ellen K. Sent on 07/05/2021
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    My wedding!

    Big Sky Strings was the perfect addition to our big day!! They made the whole music selection process so easy. They provided us with a list of songs that they believed would sound best with the instruments we would have at our wedding and we took their suggestions. On the big day they were perfectly on time and were well dressed for the occasion. I would highly recommend them for any special event!!

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Ellen, thank you so much for your lovely review. I appreciate it so much! We loved being a part of your beautiful day.
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    Stephen B. Sent on 07/01/2021
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    A Touch of Elegance

    Ms. Pafford and the rest of the Big Sky Strings provided a warm and pleasant atmosphere to my Daughter's wedding. Their participation in the day was an absolute joy. I did not give them much direction as to what to play so they performed many of their favorite songs and it was great. They played my daughter's requested piece for her march and it was very nice. The group is professional, on time, prepared, and very musically talented. I can recommend Big Sky Strings without hesitation.

    Stephen Boone, Bozeman Montana

    Big Sky Strings's reply:

    Stephen, thank you so very much for your thoughtful post! We LOVED being part of your daughter's special day and had such fun playing. Blessings to you and your family.
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