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Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles

Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles

North Grafton, MA
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/17/2022
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    Christian strings

    We loved Sylvia and team. They were willing to learn any and all songs in a quick timeframe. We wanted a good variety of Christian worship music in our ceremony and cocktail hour, which they delivered! We were so pleased to find exactly what we wanted for music with Blackstone. Thank you!!
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    Kourtney E. Sent on 12/15/2022
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    Simply the best!

    My husband and I got married in Ireland, we're from the states and wanted simple strings to fill the ambiance of the national park where we were married. Sylvia was just excellent, accommodating, professional and a trooper for dealing with how everything was thrown together. The music was beautiful and we could not have asked for more on our perfect day.
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    Caroline S. Sent on 07/14/2022
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    We loved our Ceremony Duo!

    We had a great experience working with Blackstone Valley String Quartet for our wedding. We hired a duo (violin and cello) for the pre-ceremony and ceremony music. We knew we wanted live music for the ceremony and we loved that there were so many different options through BVSQ. We met with Sylvia to discuss our vision and she was extremely helpful in answering our questions and helping us decide what would be best for our wedding. It was also so helpful to review their Vision Ideas and Music Idea List on the website when we were finalizing song choices. They have an extremely large and varied music catalog with all of the songs we wanted!

    Everyone we worked with was extremely professional and responsive. We received many comments from guests about how nice it was to have the live music and how great the musicians sounded.

    Thank you BVSQ for adding so much to our wedding day!

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles's reply:

    We are so thrilled you and your guests enjoyed the music! It is wonderful to hear that our planning tools were so helpful in your planning process. We thoroughly enjoyed working with you to create your musical vision!
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    Michael C. Sent on 07/06/2022
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    Amazing! Couldn’t be happier!

    Blackstone Valley Quartet was amazing! They were responsive, flexible, and most importantly they sounded incredible. Our demands were pretty high (songs we wanted them to learn, lots of cues for them to navigate throughout the evening, etc.), yet they were flawless.

    If you are considering live string music for your wedding, do it! There’s nothing comparable to for your ceremony. And if you decide on string music, book Blackstone ASAP. We asked them to play various pop renditions, which was fantastic.

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words Michael! We thoroughly enjoyed performing for your guests and are so glad you and your guests enjoyed the music!
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    Kristen Sent on 06/28/2022
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    Beautifully Done!

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet is fantastic! I had always wanted strings played for my wedding ceremony but didn't know if it was feasible. Once my (now) wife and I decided to go for it, it couldn't have been a better experience. Sylvia was great to work with, we appreciated their selection of music, and that they could learn new songs requested. Hearing their beautiful music playing as the bridal parties and then us brides walked down the aisle, made those moments even more special and added to the memories of the amazing day. I absolutely recommend them for weddings and events!
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    Macy C. Sent on 05/24/2022
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    Amazing from start to finish - responsive and 100% dedicated to ensuring the experience is custom and enhances the event.

    BVS blew everyone away. Their exceptional musicianship and ability to customize playlists that reflected our vision, gave our ceremony and cocktail reception that something special - creating a ton of energy and setting the tone for all the festivities that followed. Can’t begin to tell you how many guests commented on the cool Bridgerton vibe BVS gave to the event. Will definitely hire them again!!
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    Mergharts Sent on 09/23/2020
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    Talented, easy to work with and thoughtful musicians!

    We worked with Sylvia and the team on our 14 person wedding in August and it was seamless and so easy to work Blackstone Valley. Not only were they responsive, but a great value and extremely talented. We were so glad we hired them to work on our wedding!
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    Kelly Sent on 06/26/2021
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    Wonderful!!

    The Blackstone Valley String Duo was awesome!! Sylvia was a pleasure to work with and communicated well. She ensured our ceremony and cocktail hour music was personal and meaningful by playing songs we requested, and finding music they can work with. Our guests truly enjoyed the music during the ceremony and cocktail hour, they made our wedding perfect! I would recommend BVQ to everyone!
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    Owen Sent on 10/25/2020
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    More than we ever expected

    Sylvia and her musicians did an amazing job for our wedding on 10/10/2020. She was very responsive to all of our questions and offers a wide arrange of music and genres. Would 100% recommend.
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    Nancy L. Sent on 10/15/2019
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    Wonderful!!

    Wonderful! Easy to work with, beautiful music!
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    Kelsea Sent on 10/10/2017
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    Sylvia was excellent and came through at the last minute! Not to mention their music is amazing. Wouldn't hesitate to hire them again!

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles's reply:

    Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We were thrilled to work with you and had so much fun providing music!
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    Marisa T. Sent on 10/30/2019
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    Breathtaking Music. Brought Tears to My Eyes

    I normally forget or don't have time to write reviews, but I made sure I didn't forget this one. Blackstone Valley String Quartet brought tears to my eyes when I walked down the isle. I was very specific of how I wanted my music to go and they made my vision come alive. Sylvia (the owner of Blackstone Valley String Quartet) was  overly willing to speak with me on the phone and answer all my annoying emails quickly. They even recorded one of the songs I requested for an example, which I can tell you many string quartets would not do. They can most likely accommodate any song you want with enough time.  I changed the song that I walked down the isle to a few weeks before my wedding and it was a song they hadn't played before, but they said it could be done. When I heard it I had chills, it was exactly how I always had envisioned walking down the isle. It was like they had been playing that song for years. They also played a different song for parents of the bride/groom, bridesmaids and ring bearers/flower girls and then for me, which I thought was so impressive because they started and stopped the song at the perfect place within the song.  I was so unbelievably happy and thankful that I just can't wait to see my video to hear all the songs that I missed. My husband said when they played Shallow and Downtown Abbey he had chills. I still have friends and family from our wedding telling us that our String Quartet brought tears to their eyes and were absolutely breathtaking. That is exactly what I wanted. The only thing I wish was that they had more videos and recordings of how they played on their website. Their website examples do not do them justice, because if they had more recordings and videos from weddings, I promise you would not think twice about hiring them. If you want breathtaking music at your wedding then you need to go with them. Hire them now because I don't doubt they soon will booked because they will be at the top of all wedding websites recommended vendors lists! 
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    Caitlin S. Sent on 04/23/2019
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    Blackstone Valley LOVE!

    These girls are AMAZING! We had the strings trio accompany our wedding mass and it was the absolute best decision we could have made. Their beautiful music elevated the whole mass and still gives me the chills! Everyone was absolutely blown away by their playing.

    The process couldn't have been easier to book the trio for our day -- Sylvia was extremely responsive, professional, and went above and beyond to learn a couple songs that were special to our ceremony.

    Thank you for making our day truly magical!! Caitlin and Andrew

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words Caitlin! We enjoyed playing for your wedding and are so glad you and your guests enjoyed our music!
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    Mallory A. Sent on 10/19/2019
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    Wonderful, magical, and perfect.

    Working with Blackstone Valley String Quartet was truly a pleasure. Sylvia worked with my husband and myself to ensure our ceremony and cocktail hour music was personal and meaningful. Our guests rave about BVQ's talent and the ambiance they created. Sylvia and her team went above and beyond to make our ceremony and cocktail hour perfect. I would recommend BVQ to anyone who wishes to have a magical wedding day.

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles's reply:

    Mallory, thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to have been a part of your magical day!
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    Seamus Sent on 11/06/2017
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    They were amazing!!! My girlfriend/future wife loved them and it made our engagement that much more special!!

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles's reply:

    Thank you so much Seamus! We had so much fun helping you surprise Kasey! We hope you enjoy planning for your future wedding!
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    Rebecca Sent on 08/14/2018
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    Thank you for making our wedding day even more beautiful than I could have imagined! The music was perfectly played ... we received so many compliments! Sylvia was our contact, she was easy to work with and prompt with all responses. I would highly recommend them for any future events. Thank you again Blackstone Valley String Quartet

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles's reply:

    Thank you Rebecca! We enjoyed playing for your guests! It was a beautiful event at a wonderful venue.
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    Carol Sent on 08/14/2018
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    Our wedding guests were quite surprised when a string quartet started playing songs like Stairway to Heaven. The BVSQ's music raised folks' spirits and added a touch of class at both the church and during the cocktail hours. So much fun. Worth every penny.

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles's reply:

    Thank you so much Carol! We loved playing for your guests!
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    J Victor Sent on 06/11/2018
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    Blackstone Valley String Quartet did a wonderful job at our wedding. They are professionally adept at their performance, and brought joy to my guests. They were also experienced and knew to pace with the events of the ceremony. Their list of available pieces is extensive, and if you hire them, you will find yourself in very good hands.

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles's reply:

    We thoroughly enjoyed playing for your guests J Victor!
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    Shaun Sent on 02/14/2018
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    Great service and extremely helpful with song suggestions!
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    Jenna Sent on 03/28/2018
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    Sylvia & her team are incredibly talented and easy to work with. They played everything from classical to contemporary music and my guests were so happy with the variety of sound! The process was easy from booking right up through the event. Sylvia was always responsive and on top of our planning process. Thank you Blackstone Valley String Quartet! xo

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles's reply:

    Thank you Jenna! We enjoyed rocking out with your guests!
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    Layne Sent on 11/08/2017
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    I can't praise the quarter enough! I hired them because I went to the same school as most of the members, but I was blown away by how talented, professional and attentive they were. I worked with Brittany who answered all (dozens) of my questions no matter how big or small. She was super responsive and always upbeat and friendly, genuinely listening to my thoughts, ideas and concerns. She provided me with resources that helped us choose our ceremony music which we really appreciated. We requested a very specific version of my aisle song that I didn't think was possible to copy...but the quartet did it...to a T...way more perfectly than I ever could've imagined! It's amazing how music helps to share your memories of the big day, and I'm so grateful I chose the BVSQ to be a part of those memories. I'd recommend them to anyone!

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles's reply:

    Thank you so much for your amazing review Layne! Again, we were honored to help make your day extra special!
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    Allison Sent on 11/09/2017
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    We had Brittany playing the violin for our wedding ceremony and she was amazing! We chose both songs from her list as well as others that she learned for us (with short notice, too). The music sounded lovely and we received many compliments. She was very professional and quick to respond via email. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles's reply:

    Thank you so much Allison! It was a pleasure to play for your ceremony! :)
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    Alison Sent on 01/20/2018
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    We are happy to have used Brittany to perform at our wedding ceremony. She was easy to work with and very responsive. She was willing to play the songs we requested and gave some suggestions for songs. Would definitely recommend and use again!

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles's reply:

    Thank you so much Alison! It was a pleasure contributing to your special day! :)
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    Kellie Sent on 09/25/2017
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    We hired Sylvia for our wedding ceremony and we are so thankful we did! Sylvia is very professional and an amazing violinist! Her pricing is extremely reasonable as well. Our guests could not stop talking about how beautiful she plays! We would recommend her a million times! Thank you so much Sylvia!

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles's reply:

    Thank you so much!
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    Krista Sent on 09/25/2017
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    The Blackstone Valley String Quartet was absolutely incredible on our Wedding Day! Brittany and her team were professional, responsive and most important- INCREDIBLY TALENTED!!! They played my requested songs perfectly and suggested additional songs once they learned what my Fiancé and I liked. I received so many compliments on how beautifully they played- I would 100% recommended them for any type of wedding or special occasion. I have been in the Hospitality industry for 10+ years doing events and I would be the first person to recommend them as a preferred vendor! Thank you so much!

    Blackstone Valley String Quartet & Ensembles's reply:

    Thank you Krista! We had so much fun playing for your guests!
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