5 out of 5 stars and 159 reviews
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(159)Connecticut, NY, New England, Worldwide
About this vendor
**Classical Wedding Musicians in Connecticut**
Ariana Strings creates immersive, unforgettable musical experiences for weddings of distinction.
With over 15 years of experience and over 800 events, Ariana Strings has become the trusted choice for couples seeking music that elevates their celebration. Led by one of the most sought-after musical minds in the industry, our hand-selected ensembles bring concert-level artistry, emotional nuance, and modern elegance to every performance. From timeless classics to contemporary pop favorites reimagined for strings, our music is crafted to reflect the tone of your event and leave a lasting impression on every guest.
We are honored to perform for couples of all backgrounds, stories, and traditions - each one as unique as the music we create for it.
**The Ariana Strings Approach**
Concert-Level Artistry
Our musicians are highly skilled, talented professionals who not only perform with leading symphonies throughout New England, they specialize in bringing that same dedication to your wedding day.
Designed for Weddings
With over 800 celebrations behind us, we understand timing, transitions, and how music shapes the entire guest experience from arrival to last toast.
Curated, Not Canned
Every event is approached as its own composition. Set lists are thoughtfully designed, pacing is intentional, and no two celebrations sound the same.
**Our Ensembles**
We offer everything from solo performers to full ensembles to match your vibe:
- Classics: String Quartet, String Trio, Violin & Piano Duet, Violin & Cello Duet
- Unique Add-Ons: Electric Violin with backing tracks, Guitar, Piano, Drums, Flute
- Solo Options: Violin, Cello, Guitar, Piano
**Where We Shine**
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Cocktail Hours
- Receptions
- Rehearsal Dinners
- Bridal/Baby Showers
- Corporate Events & Private Parties
We bring the concert stage to your wedding day.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Instruments
- Cello
- Flute
- Guitar
- Harp
- Keyboard
- Organ
Music Genres
- Celtic
- Classical
- Disco
- Folk
- Jazz
- Klezmer
Music Services
- Live Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- Ceremony
- Cocktail Hour
Awards and Affiliations
11-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+8 more.
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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Ariana and her team were so wonderful to work with. Not only that, but they performed beautifully. We keep getting compliments from our wedding guests about how amazing they sounde...
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I am so grateful to have found them and have them join our wedding day! They were also so attentive to our needs but had such an immense amount of expertise that I was able to trust their judgment so easily throughout the planning process.
Thank you, Ariana and team!! You helped make our day a fairy tale.
Ariana Strings made my BRIDGERTON WEDDING DREAMS COME TRUE! I highly recommend Ariana Strings. Booking her String Quartet for my wedding ceremony was one of the best parts of my en...
tire wedding day. The way their beautiful music filled the chapel as I walked down the aisle brought my guests to tears. Ariana was a delight to work with from the moment we booked her until the big day. Their extensive library of music selections is impressive, and made it so easy to hear all of our favorites!! Ariana is professional, organized, and had EXCELLENT communication throughout the entire process- us brides know how important that is! If you’re considering booking Ariana Strings, THIS IS YOUR SIGN! YOU WILL BE SO HAPPY YOU DID!
Ariana strings & the entire team made our wedding day magical ! Our guests loved her magical music!
They were extremely patient and kind during the whole planning process 🩷
We hired Ariana Strings for our wedding ceremony on 5/24/26 and it was absolutely amazing and made our ceremony feel so special. The music was beautiful, emotional, and created th...
e perfect atmosphere as our guests arrived and throughout the ceremony. Our violinist was professional, easy to work with, and executed every song flawlessly. Walking down the aisle to live violin music was such a memorable moment, and we're so grateful she was a part of our day. Many of our guests commented on how beautiful the music was and how much it enhanced the ceremony!
Ariana Strings provided a live violin and piano duo for our wedding. They were very professional and accommodating to our vision for the big day. The music was so beautiful, but th...
eir prices are a bit high.
Ariana Strings was amazing to work with! It was so easy to schedule a phone call, explain my vision to Ariana, get feedback, and create the perfect playlist for our wedding day. I ...
have always wanted to walk down the isle to live music, and they made that vision come true in the most beautiful way. We got married in a church and the transitions were seamless. Everyone was very professional and beyond talented! Julianna even helped me put my veil on when no one else could figure out how! I am so happy that we were able to have them perform on our wedding day. They helped create a beautiful ceremony that we will never forget!
Ariana Strings did an incredible job playing at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at Smith Farm Gardens! We received so many compliments from our guests as to how wonderful th...
e string quartet sounded! Ariana was a joy to have calls with and really listened to understand our music preferences! We'd definitely recommend booking Ariana Strings :)
Ariana and her team were AMAZING to work with! We loved how easy the process was and how fun it was to work with her to select our music. Our guests were floored by their talent as...
they played for our ceremony and cocktail hour. As we were heading to our reception, they played one last song for just the two of us, which made it extra special! We can't thank Ariana and her team enough for making our day so beautiful!
Working with Ariana and her team was truly fabulous! We booked the string quartet for our ceremony and cocktail hour and it sounded absolutely beautiful. It elevated the entire atm...
osphere and made everything feel so special and elegant.
From the very beginning, Ariana was incredibly organized. We had a detailed call at the start and then she followed up closer to the wedding to confirm every single detail. Nothing was missed! The whole process was seamless.
Strings add such a timeless touch to a wedding and Ariana Strings is absolutely the way to go. We couldn’t recommend them more!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Ariana!! From the second we booked with her, she was a breath of fresh air and made us feel more comfortable than any...
of our vendors up to that point. For most couples planning a wedding, it is their first time doing any of it, and alot of vendors forget that, but not Ariana. She answered all of our questions, and talked to us like we were her only client and always made time for us. She was always on top of everything through the planning process, and helped us plan our ceremony flawlessly. She also gave us great advice when we seemed stuck or were looking for which direction to take things in. When wedding day arrived everything was flawless, easy and perfect. Our guests raved about the music, and how fun, but classy everything was! Besides marrying my husband, booking with Ariana Strings was my favorite part of our wedding too! I just loved the music- i could listen to it all day. chef's kiss!
Ariana Strings was amazing to work with from the very beginning. From our first inquiry to our Zoom calls to pick the right package, Ariana made everything so easy and organized. S...
he sent reminders, questionnaires, and covered every detail to make sure the music was absolutely perfect for our day. Every time we hopped on a Zoom, I left feeling confident we had made the right choice.
We were married on 9.13.25, and having Ariana and her team there truly made the day feel magical. The addition of their production manager was such a bonus — everything was timed seamlessly, and it gave us complete peace of mind. Our guests are still raving about the music and how it added the most special touch to the day.
We couldn’t be more grateful to Ariana and her team for helping make our wedding unforgettable.
We could not recommend Ariana Strings enough! From the very beginning, she was so responsive and helped tremendously with the planning and timing of our ceremony. She didn’t just s...
how up and play, she went above and beyond to make sure everything flowed seamlessly.
One of the highlights of our day was the incredible mash up she created with our DJ of Love Never Felt So Good by Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake. It was absolutely perfect and such a special touch that our guests are still talking about.
Ariana’s professionalism, talent, and genuine care for making our day unforgettable truly stood out. We would recommend her 10x over for any event.
We had Ariana Strings for our recent wedding this July 2025 for our extended cocktail hour at the cocktail hour. They were located outside to encourage guests to enjoy the view and...
outdoor activities but amplified the sound to play inside for those who couldn’t bear the heat! They were so accommodating and most of all talented. We received so many compliments from guests and highly recommend them for your event!
Book Arianna Strings NOW, you will not regret it! My wedding was in a botanical garden and we cannot imagine our ceremony without the beautiful sounds of the live music! Our guests...
were raving about the music all night, and my husband I cannot stop reminiscing about the music! Walking down the aisle felt magical with the musical backdrop of the violin and cello, and cannot imagine the moment any different.
Beyond the actual music, Arianna Strings was outstanding from initial inquiry to the conclusion of the service. Once Arianna learned I was not hiring a wedding planner, she took note and helped to take lead at the ceremony to ensure the music and timeline of the ceremony went smoothly with our guests, photographer, and officiant…and of course us! She used her extensive experience to help plan out a flawless ceremony and gave amazing tips and tricks that we believe helped create a beautiful ceremony. One such suggestion was hiring a sound tech for the ceremony, and we are so THRILLED we did so everyone can hear our ceremony clearly. She was able to add this on near our date after our final check-in. Also, they had an amazing assistant that kept the ceremony running smoothly and timely, and I am still amazed at our beautiful the ceremony was 😊
THANK YOU Arianna and thank you to cellist Linnea for the beautiful music.
Ariana and her team were one of the highlights of our wedding! Having them play during our ceremony and cocktail hour brought a touch of class and an elegance that everyone enjoyed...
. Our guests were very impressed. They did a fabulous job playing each song, very skilled artists. Not only were they great musicians, they were super friendly, very professional, and organized.
Ariana was very helpful during the planning process with questionnaires/forms, meetings, etc. There’s a plethora of music to choose from, a large array from different genres and eras. She and her team make sure everything goes smoothly! Highly recommend Ariana strings llc for weddings and events.
Ariana and her team were an absolute joy to work with. Communication was so clear and well handled. As the big day approached I felt confident she understood what we were looking f...
or and how her team would execute it and boy did they deliver. Ariana was even able to take a special request from me, the bride, to create a perfect mashup song to walk down the aisle to, and surprise my now husband! Our guests had nothing but amazing things to say about them as they played during cocktail hour, and were so surprised with all the fun songs they are able to play. This really added something special and unique to our wedding day and I couldn’t imagine not having it now that we did! Thank you Ariana & team!!!
We were beyond thrilled with Ariana Strings for our 2024 RI wedding. From the very beginning, Ariana's communication was exceptional. She was incredibly responsive and accommodatin...
g, making the whole process of planning the music feel effortless. She took the time to meet with us multiple times prior to the big day, which made a huge difference in our comfort level & making sure everything was in line with our expectations.
One of the highlights of our experience was Ariana's willingness to play a custom song with sentimental value to us. In addition to the custom add, she walked us through every step of the music selection process, offering expert advice on which pieces would work best for each moment. Our last meeting session before the big day really solidified our trust in her as she took the time to play samples of each option under consideration so we could truly envision what the string renditions would sound like and fit during each phase of the ceremony.
On the wedding day, Ariana and team were able to execute the logistics of an outdoor ceremony smoothly with our planner. Their music added another layer of beauty, depth, and character to our ceremony and cocktail hour that wouldn't have been achievable without them.
If you're looking for an amazing string duo with incredible talent, top-notch communication, and the willingness to go above and beyond for your special day, I can't recommend Ariana Strings highly enough!
Ariana and team was perfect! From the very beginning of picking songs to the wedding day. Ariana was so helpful throughout the entire process and I made it so easy to bring my visi...
on to life. She event went as far as playing three custom songs for me! The guest LOVED them!
Ariana and the musicians & coordinator were a pleasure to work with. The planning process was seamless and completely led by Ariana which made me feel less stressed. our guests abs...
olutely loved the music and I was very impressed by the wide array of music we were able to choose from. Thank you Ariana!
Working with Ariana was such a fantastic experience. From the moment we first met, we knew we made the right choice. Ariana immediately understood what we wanted for our wedding an...
d made the whole process smooth and enjoyable. She was incredibly easy and fun to work with. My husband and I always looked forward to our one-on-one planning sessions!
We even asked for a special piece of music that wasn’t in her usual repertoire, and she went above and beyond by sourcing it from Japan, rearranging it, and learning it within just a few weeks! That kind of dedication blew us away. The musicians were true professionals, and the music they played set the perfect mood for both the ceremony and cocktail hour.
Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful everything sounded. If you’re looking for live musicians for your wedding or any event, stop looking and contact Ariana Strings. They truly made our day unforgettable, and we would work with them again in a heartbeat!
Ariana and her team are exceptional! From beginning to end, she made the process extremely straight forward and delivered exactly what my husband and I were looking for. Ariana Str...
ings performed for our ceremony and cocktail hour and we still have guests talking about the music one month later. We cannot say thank you enough and would highly recommend her team for any big event!
Ariana and her ensemble are the best!
Highly recommend Ariana Strings for your wedding, or any event! They were wonderful to work with from beginning to end. She and her team ...
even learned a new song we requested to play during the processional, and it came out beautiful. We received countless compliments from guests for their playing during the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. My wife and I’s favorite song they played was Despacito :)
Ariana and her team are incredibly talented. Bridgerton vibes come to life! They were professional, organized, and very kind.
When my husband and I were planning our wedding we knew we wanted to incorporate live music. Ariana Strings was highly recommended by our wedding planner and for a good reason. The...
moment we heard the demos we knew we needed to book with them. They created a fairytale atmosphere and walking down the aisle to their music honestly gave me goose bumps. They also played during our cocktail hour and our guests were so impressed with all the modern songs they were able to play on the strings. Now my husband and I are so obsessed that we are wishing we another event just so we can work with them again. What an amazingly talented and sweet group of people. If you want to take your wedding to the next level then book ASAP….what are you waiting for?!!?
Ariana and her string quartet were the BEST! She is extremely knowledgeable, talented and was very helpful throughout the planning process. The music was absolutely beautiful and e...
levated our wedding to a whole nother level.
Ariana is so passionate, kind hearted, reliable, and professional! I can’t speak enough good about her and her musicians. They added an element of grace and beauty to our elopement...
and I loved the selection of arrangements.
We had Ariana Strings at our wedding in May 2024. We had the violin and guitar duo and it was incredible! Ariana is very organized so the entire booking and planning process was a ...
breeze. We couldn't recommend her more! They played throughout cocktail hour and the ceremony and our guests loved them as well.
We had a wonderful experience working with Ariana strings! I highly recommend her for yourwedding ceremony. She’s truly very talented. She is very easy to get in touch with for any...
questions and we even had a zoom call to go over some songs and planned our ceremony exactly how we wanted. She did a great job planning the songs out and played beautifully. My guests loved her and gave so many compliments. It really set the tone for a lovely ceremony. She also made a lovely post for us on social media which was so sweet! She was great to work with and you will not be disappointed! Thank you Ariana we appreciate you!!
A wonderful experience working with Ariana and her team. Though I didn't get to hear much of the strings as we were running around, we received such great feedback from our guests....
I can't wait to see our video and hear them more!
Just absolutely outstanding, every step of the way. We hired Ariana and her company to play music for our entire wedding (ceremony & reception). A string quartet and drummer. Would...
n't hesitate to hire them again.
Our guests were both surprised and filled with wonder at how the music fit seamlessly with the wedding: that's the beauty of the art and the professionalism that that Ariana String Groups brings.
Ariana's group learned a new song especially for me, and it means so much for me to hear it at the wedding (Both Sides Now, by Joni Mitchell).
One of the incredible things about Ariana and her company is that they aren't just about the music: they help you every step of the way. We needed help and advice on many "things wedding" and Ariana not only helped us make decisions, but she and her team stepped up and coordinated when we needed help.
Music is extremely important in my life, but I had some very specific requirements for the wedding because of my own needs. Ariana never hesitated - she was a true partner. It was a blessing to not have to worry about something I needed to go right. Fabulous.
When we began planning our wedding, I told my husband that the one major indulgence I was insistent on was a string quartet. Ariana brought that vision to life and her and her team...
were the perfect highlight to both our ceremony and cocktail hour. Planning the song selection and timeline with her was a breeze, and we also used their microphone package for our ceremony which went off without a hitch. I cannot recommend Ariana Strings enough - they truly made our wedding day magical and guests are still talking about it almost 2 months later!
Extremely professional and added a beautiful, elegant touch to our ceremony. Ariana was extremely helpful in planning your music. Highly recommend.
Ariana Strings was more than helpful in making our dreams come true. The music was beautiful and personal to us. Ariana met with us multiple times and went out of her way to ensure...
we understood how the music would flow. What a great experience!
Ariana was an absolute pleasure to work with! Her professionalism superior to any others I had met with. She was able to play every song I had requested as well. The day of, I had ...
little interaction with her but my planner was very impressed. I loved hearing the music as I waited to come down the aisle. Ariana Stings exceeded my expectations. Would 100% recommend.
I wish I could give 10 stars. I had the string trio and it was simply amazing. Ariana and her team were so professional and skilled. Everything was exactly what I had wanted and mo...
re. They had a ton of variety in their music and every person young and old enjoyed it. They were even able to get me a song that wasn’t on their list (Top Gun theme song) for our walk back down the aisle. I would recommend getting these guys as your first vendor!!!
Ariana and her group of musical professionals were absolutely outstanding! We are so grateful to have found them and to have had them perform at our ceremony and our cocktail hour!...
From the first meeting with Ariana I knew this was the perfect choice for us. I was at a loss for exactly what I wanted and was looking for but from the beginning she was always there to help me along the way. The calls we had made the process extremely smooth. We were able to find the perfect balance of music that I wanted with the talent that Ariana Strings LLC could provide! Our ceremony went perfectly with the amazing violin/ cello duo. The music sounded angelic and it was perfect for the ceremony we had. For cocktail hour we had a quartet with added drums and I cannot begin to explain how perfectly the sound came together. Our guests were greeted by very regal sounding popular music!! It was like a scene out of a renaissance movie and Ariana made that happen for us! Her kindness and willingness to make the day perfect really is the icing on the cake to why we loved working with Ariana so much. I would 100% recommend her to any bride/ groom looking for a classical/ elegant touch to their wedding. Thank you Ariana for making our day the best day ever!
My now husband and I first discovered Ariana Strings at a wedding showcase at the River House in East Haddam in 2021. As soon as we heard them playing, we knew it would be a necess...
ity to have them play at our wedding. I always wanted to have an instrumental, violin version of “Only One” by Yellowcard played live as I walked down the aisle. Ariana Strings made that happen and beautifully executed the version of the song I had envisioned in my head for so long. Aside from the performances done by the talented members of Ariana strings, Ariana herself is an amazing advocate for brides. One week before my wedding, my makeup artist cancelled on me. I was on the train home from picking up my wedding dress in NYC when I found this out. I was distraught and panicked. Ariana was my first phone call. She was so calm and understanding and proactive in helping me find a company who would do my makeup along with my maid of honor and one bridesmaid on such short notice. She reached out to a few people, but ultimately it was her friend Laura at Blush Beauty Collective who came to the rescue. I am eternally grateful to Ariana and highly, highly recommend Ariana Strings to everyone. They deserve a standing ovation and an infinite amount of star ratings!
Ariana was our solo violinist for my small wedding with 6 guests. She was extremely helpful in crafting the perfect music selections for the day. I appreciated her positive attitud...
e and thoughtfulness throughout the process.
Such a pleasure to work with! Ariana is kind and thoughtful. Live music is a must; and Ariana Strings is the obvious, best choice! She made our wedding a complete fairytale.
It was an absolute delight working with Ariana Strings. My husband and I booked the string trio for our ceremony and cocktail hour and they were not only insanely talented but also...
true professionals. They made the planning process so easy and comfortable and played our favorite songs from pop, to romance, and also classical. We could not imagine our wedding day without them. If you are looking to book with them do it! You will not be disappointed.
Ariana Strings brought our entire wedding vibe together. Prior to booking Ariana helped us determine which ensemble and which packages were appropriate to meet our needs. The guest...
s could not stop raving about the music! They have so many songs to choose from but are also willing to learn the music that you like!
We cannot say enough amazing things about Ariana Strings! Ariana was lovely to work with! She was so sweet, communicated throughout the whole process and went above and beyond to m...
ake our ceremony and cocktail hour amazing! From finding specific arrangements for songs that were special to us, to timing my entrance song perfectly to how I envisioned it in my head, everything was simply perfect! Ariana helped me pick songs for our recessional and even sent the nicest email the morning of! I would chose Ariana Strings time and time again if I could. Our guests are still raving out the quartet and how amazing they sounded. You made our ceremony and cocktail
hour completely magical; thank you!!!
Ariana was amazing to work with from start to finish. She really helped guide our choices based on experience, our venue, and desired vibe. The music was my favorite part of the ed...
ging and we received so many compliments. Very talented musicians!
Ariana Strings was absolutely incredible. I was crying before I walked down the aisle just listening to how beautiful the music was. We unfortunately had the fire alarm go off duri...
ng cocktail hour (which I can now look back at and laugh). I think the highlight was when my now husband and I were running to the fire trucks to take a picture I saw Ariana and her team continuing to play music outside in the chaos. As Titanic-y as it may sound, I remember thinking, WOW, how amazing they were... just keeping the party going! I truly appreciate them continuing to play despite the unforeseen events.
We booked Ariana Strings early in our planning process and we are so happy we did. The moment I put in an inquiry, she asked to call and chat and walk me through the process and it...
really set the tone for how the next year+ of planning was going to go. Ariana was available, informative, and most importantly - honest. We had a couple ideas for songs that were not in their catalog for the string/guitar duo, and Ariana was so honest with me on how she envisioned that particular version with those instruments would turn out and that really made all the difference for us. She's the professional who knows and understands music, so I trusted her judgement on things when I would ask her opinion. We ended up getting 2 custom songs for our ceremony, and they came out perfect. The music carried so well in the venue, and it ended up being perfect even though the recessional wasn't our original choice, but it turned out to be exactly what we needed for the most perfect day. Hire Ariana Strings!!!!! It's so worth it!
Ariana and her guitarist partner provided the most absolutely wonderful backdrop to our ceremony and cocktail hour — and she was even able to create a custom arrangement for a song...
that was special to me and my husband. Even more that that, Ariana was just amazing to work with. She was one of the first vendors I booked for my wedding, and I am so glad I did! She offered recommendations on other vendors, gave great tips for wedding planning, and really went above and beyond in helping create our day. Strongly recommend working with Ariana!
Our wedding cocktail hour was made exponentially better thanks to Ariana Strings! They elevated our cocktail hour with their beautiful music. We had so many people comment that hav...
ing a string quartet play was such a wonderful touch. Ariana is so incredibly kind, supportive, and organized and clearly cared about making sure our wedding was special. Her team has an extensive list of music to choose from with so many wonderful options. They are all true artists and we are so glad we had them as part of our special day!
We strongly recommend Ariana Strings LLC! We had just an acoustic guitar but it was exactly how we pictured it and she was so nice. We couldn't be happier!
Booking Ariana Strings for my wedding ceremony and reception was beyond worth it. They added such a magical, elegant element to the entire event. Ariana was so organized and thorou...
gh in communicating about all of the details ahead of time so that on the day of I could just show up and trust her MASTERPIECE performances.
Ariana Strings and her team were wonderful to work with! We loved having her at our wedding and their music made it so special. She worked around our requests and was very professi...
onal. I just happened to come across her on Instagram and I’m so glad I did-Couldn’t recommend her more!!
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P.O. Box 467, Marion, CT | Connecticut, NY, New England, Worldwide
Ariana Strings LLC, Classical Wedding Music Ensembles