Sensational Strings by Elana, Violinist Reviews

Sensational Strings by Elana, Violinist

New York, NY

5.0 out of 5 rating, 32 reviews

View more information

Reviews

We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Fantastic

32 reviews

Recommended by 99% of couples

Write a review

Quality of service
5 out of 5 rating
Average response time
5 out of 5 rating
Professionalism
5 out of 5 rating
Value
4.9 out of 5 rating
Flexibility
4.9 out of 5 rating

Write a review

Sort by:

User1636993 Sent on 05/29/2014

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Tremendously talented, personable and attractive and professional. Should be playing in Carnegie Hall. Would be a wonderful addition at any type of social event or occasion. Performs a very large and appropriate selection of music. Highly recommend.
User2496708 Sent on 11/15/2015

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Elana was incredible to have as part of our ceremony and cocktail hour for our recent wedding and I would highly recommend her to anyone! I immediately noted her professionalism and ease in our first phone call and it proceeded that way throughout our coordination of her being part of our special day. The music was incredible and commented on by many. It created a beautiful, classic tone in both our ceremony and cocktail hour. From the beginning I wanted a violinist as part of our wedding day and Elana could not have been easier to work with. I made sure to stop and take in the music during our ceremony and at the cocktail hour, and it was everything I wanted and more. My only regret was that I did not get to personally thank her that day amongst the beautiful craziness a wedding day can bring. Elana and her violin would be an unforgettable, very special addition to any wedding day!
Jennifer Sent on 06/18/2013

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
A week before our wedding we decided to hire someone to play for the small ceremony we were having with our immediate family in New York City. Within minutes of contacting Elena via email, we were talking on the phone and planning the arrangements for our big day. Elena was very easy to work with and professional. She offers an extensive list with a variety of songs, both traditional and modern. Elena was a pleasure to work with and really helped set the mood for our ceremony. Even our guests commented on how beautifully she played and what a nice touch it was to have her play at the ceremony. I will definitely use her services again in the future!

Are you interested?

User1627083 Sent on 05/21/2014

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Elana was terrific to deal with, from the outset communications were easy and she was very responsive. She provided a lengthy list of songs of which she was proficient and from this list we were able to compile our wedding selections. We also asked her for a special request for the recessional in which she would play along with pre-recorded music and our singer, and she graciously accepted the challenge and carried it out beautifully. Our guests commented on her talents, which was nice.
Chris Sent on 05/06/2013

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
In our experience, Elana was extremely professional and accomodating. She was happy to learn a few songs that we requested, and had some great input on putting together a wedding playlist. Most importantly, her playing was beautiful and added the perect accent to our wedding. We highly recommend Elana.
Luigi Sent on 05/29/2013

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Getting married is such a stressful time in one's lives, but Elana was just great throughout the process. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to have someone who cares about perfection at their special day. She was awesome! Great music, great price, it all worked out just fine.
Sandhya Sent on 06/10/2013

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Elana is a wonderful Violinist. She is very professional and talented. During the planning of our wedding she was responsive and great to work with. She understood our vision and provided exactly what we wanted. We could not be happier with her performance and the beautiful ambiance she created for our ceremony.
Dgerundo Sent on 06/18/2013

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
It was great working with Elana at the wedding ceremony.
William Sent on 08/21/2013

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
I would HIGHLY recommend Elana to any and everyone that is looking for a tremendously gifted musician. She is kind and generous, very easy to work with and extremely accommodating. Her playlist and recommendations were creative, smart and touched on all the right emotions. She even learned 2 new songs for us!!! So YES HIRE Elana and add that touch of class and quality to your event, reception or party.
Harsumeet Sent on 04/08/2013

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
She is an amazing violinist who made our moment even more precious.
Matt Sent on 10/08/2015

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Hired Elana for several corporate luncheons. She is professional, personable, and an excellent musician. I would highly recommend her for any occasion.
Tom Sent on 07/24/2011

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Elana was great. All we had to do was tell her what music we wanted to hear. She showed up at the ceremony and simply set up and started playing exactly what we wanted. She played beautifully and everybody commented on what a nice touch it was to have live music.
Lg Sent on 10/31/2013

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Perfect! What more can I say. Elana has a talent that will blow you away. She played beautiful contemporary music for us throughout our ceremony, as we didn't like any of the traditional songs you might often hear, and it was beyond beautiful.
User2351557 Sent on 10/05/2015

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Elana was absolutely amazing! She was super professional and very responsive. She eased our worries and assured us quality work weeks before our wedding. She delivered exactly what she said she would and beyond! I highly recommend her for any event. She has a wonderful gift with the violin, she added on to our wedding class and uniqueness!
Spencer Sent on 01/08/2013

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
My business partner and I hired Elana to play violin at our real estate open house. The theme of the party was classic, luxury and elegant and Elana certainly fit the part. She was the utmost professional and extremely talented. She was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her for anyone.
Sandy Sent on 07/25/2011

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Breathtaking! Elana' musical selections and talent helped to make our big day just beautiful! I would certainly recommend her services to anyone who wants an air of elegance and attention to detail to be visible on your special day. Our wedding was 2 months ago, yet, guests are still commenting on the talented violinist! For the level of professionalism and talent you can't ask for more! I must mention she was also immaculately dressed for the occasion!

Sandy
Long Island
Ahmad Sent on 06/17/2014

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
We hired Elana for our wedding and 2 weeks later our guests are still raving about her. We held a traditional wedding that included a traditional entrance song that we asked Elana to play along with. She did an amazing job learning the notes and creating her own rendition of the traditional song. It went beautifully with the traditional version and made for the most amazing entrance. Elana also played for our cocktail hour and our guests absolutely loved her. They said her playing brought a sense of class and elegance to the entire event. Book Elana for your next event. She is well worth it and will help make lasting memories!
Ricky Sent on 03/16/2014

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
There are no words to describe to you how beautiful you made our 25th wedding anniversary, you brought out the true emotions of the night through your music. Thank you from the bottom of our heart for helping to make the entire night absolutely perfect."

Ricky & Neelu
Kathy Sent on 01/19/2014

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
I needed a musician for my ceremony- someone that would play an instrument for 15 minutes- the quotes i got from other people were ridiculous. Elana quoted me the best price and I chose to go with her. She worked out just fine and my guests thought she did a great job.
Donna Sent on 01/08/2013

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Elana was amazing, My wedding ceremony wouldnt have been as amazing as it was without her. Elana went above and beyond and I would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone who was looking for a violinist. Thank you again!!! xoxo Donna & Rob
Thomas Sent on 07/25/2011

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Perfect. Elana is a beautiful young lady, dressed appropriately, played everything we asked for perfectly with a gracious and accomodating manner and with a beautiful smile. I don't have a single complaint nor could ask for anything more. I would definitely recommend her without any reservations. All of my guests were very impressed. She was a complete hit and having a violinist of her caliber at my wedding was exactly the extra touch of class I wanted. VERY VERY HAPPY.
Joseph Sent on 05/29/2014

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Elena and the other violinist were true professionals. They were flexible and easily adapted to any change. I still hear how good they were and how hard they worked. A classy addition to any event.
User1813628 Sent on 05/27/2014

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Elana was fantastic at the Bronx Zoo Wedding I planned! The guests loved her and her selection of songs for the ceremony and cocktail hour. I had guests asking where I fou D someone so talented. I can not wait to have another event that needs a violinist so I can call Elana again! I would recommend her to everyone!
User2475674 Sent on 12/20/2015

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Elana was such a pleasure to work with! She was flexible, accommodating, learned precisely the song I wanted her to play (and so beautifully!), and absolutely everyone was blown away by her performance. She definitely allowed me to make an emotional and touching entrance, and there was a lot of feeling in her music - not "flat" in any way. I would not hesitate to recommend her!
Linda Sent on 02/11/2013

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Getting Elana to play at my wedding ceremony was one of the best and easiest choices I made in the wedding planning process.

My husband and I had a lot of difficulty finding a musician for our ceremony at the Central Park Conservatory Garden. Many of the places I contacted either never responded or ended up playing phone tag with me. With just weeks before the ceremony, I was pretty pessimistic by the time I reached out to Elana.

She turned out to be a great find. She got back to me that same day and was really friendly. I loved Elana’s quick response time to any questions I had along the way.

When it came to the day of the wedding, I started freaking out like many other brides. My limo was an hour late and traffic was bad in the city that day. I was afraid Elana might not show or would be late, considering the trouble I had going up there. She arrived early to set up..

It was a beautiful ceremony. Everyone loved her music, and she put the finishing touch when she played “Save the Best for Last” when I walked down the aisle. And when the ceremony was done, she stayed around to wish me congratulations.

Elana is great. My husband and I are very happy with the whole experience and I definitely recommend brides to reach out to her.

Are you interested?

Message vendor

Message

First and last name

Phone number (Optional)

Location

Event date

By clicking "Send," you accept our Terms of use and agree to WeddingWire creating an account for you. Your messages may be monitored for quality, safety, and security according to our Acceptable Content Policy. See our Privacy Policy to learn how we handle your data.

Write a review