Transforming Weddings with Upscale Live Music
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Vartan Mailiantz
CO-FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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Your Perfect Wedding Soundtrack
ARTLEX ENTERTAINMENT, based in New York City, provides concert-level music artistry to your celebration. From your walk down the aisle to the last dance of the evening, these professionals will take care of all the tunes, curating an unforgettable musical experience.
Talented Pros
ARTLEX ENTERTAINMENT will work as an extension of you and your planner, taking care of the sound and cues, so you can relax and be fully present with your loved ones. The team is made up of conservatory-trained musicians with a wealth of knowledge. Whether you're looking for timeless classical melodies or arrangements from your favorite films, they'll have you covered as you say, "I do."
What to Expect
With ARTLEX ENTERTAINMENT, you can enjoy full-day musical coverage. A trio, string quartet, or quintet will accompany your beautiful ceremony moments. For cocktail hour, you can stick with the elegant classical vibe or go for an atmospheric jazz trio. ARTLEX ENTERTAINMENT also covers reception sets, offering live party bands and skilled DJs to keep the party going. Deluxe add-ons, like more musicians, extended sets, and sound system support, are also available. Just reach out today for more info and to book your first wedding consultation!
Details
Instruments
Bass
Cello
Fiddle
Flute
French Horn
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Steel Drum
Trombone
Trumpet
Viola
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Arabic
Caribbean
Celtic
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Flamenco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Klezmer
Persian
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Music Services
Live Music
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
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Meet the team
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- Vartan MailiantzCo-founder & Artistic DirectorVartan Mailiantz is the co-founder and Artistic Director of ARTLEX, and the violinist behind its sound. He started young. By the age of sixteen he had already won ten competitions, several of them international, and he has since performed on concert tours across more than twenty countries, from Europe to Asia to the Americas, including a sold-out season at Carnegie Hall. He brings that same standard to every wedding ARTLEX plays. What sets his work apart is the care behind it: the piece a couple walks down the aisle to, the arrangement that makes a first dance feel like no one else’s, the way music can hold a room without anyone noticing the work underneath. Under his direction, ARTLEX curates live music for weddings across New York and the Tri-State, from an intimate string quartet at the ceremony to a full band or DJ carrying the reception. Every program is built by hand, for the couple, and performed by musicians held to a concert-level standard. Vartan also leads Salon Aux Chandelles, an intimate concert series built on the same belief that guides everything ARTLEX does: that live music, at its best, is personal and unforgettable.
- Alexandra AndreevaCo-founder & Creative HeadAsk Alexandra Andreeva what makes a wedding sound right, and she won’t talk about repertoire. She’ll talk about the room — how it should feel the moment the doors open, the pause before a first dance, the way a single phrase can settle a hundred people at once. That instinct is what she brings to ARTLEX, the company she co-founded with violinist Vartan Mailiantz. He carries the melody; she plays viola, the voice at the center of the ensemble that holds everything together. It’s a fitting role for the partner who tends to how a day feels. She comes to it as an award-winning, conservatory-trained violist who has performed internationally and through a sold-out season at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. But on your wedding, none of that is the point. The point is the song you didn’t think could be arranged for strings, the ceremony phrase timed to the exact step you take, the sense that the music was written for the two of you, because it was. Alexandra also leads Salon Aux Chandelles, an intimate concert series in the same spirit as her weddings: music built close, felt fully, remembered long after. She’d love to hear your story.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.04 reviews
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Angela P
5.0
7/03/2026
We hired ARTLEX for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and I still think about how easy they made it. Vartan, the artistic director, asked us questions no other vendor did...
— not just what songs we liked, but what we wanted the day to feel like. I was nervous I'd be the bride fumbling through ceremony cues, or that the quartet wouldn't really understand us. Instead, every transition just happened. Ceremony into cocktails into dinner, without anyone visibly directing traffic.
The moment I'll never forget: the quartet playing "You're My Best Friend" for our first dance. Both our parents were in tears by the end. It was so special. Even the way the musicians dressed felt considered — like they belonged in the room rather than being hired for it.
If you want live music that feels personal instead of ornamental, book them!!
Christen W
5.0
11/09/2024
ARTLEX ENTERTAINMENT’s string quartet absolutely rocked our wedding (yes, a string quartet can totally rock)! The ceremony was filled with beautiful, heart-stirring music, but it w...
as during cocktail hour that they really turned up the energy. Their upbeat songs had all our guests smiling, tapping their feet, and even doing little dance moves by the bar! People couldn’t stop raving about how much fun the music was and how it set the perfect vibe. Vartan and the ARTLEX team made the whole experience effortless and unforgettable. We still get compliments, and honestly, I’d hire them again in a heartbeat!
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Brie J
5.0
11/05/2024
Having ARTLEX ENTERTAINMENT's string quartet at my daughter’s Sweet Sixteen was an absolute dream! From start to finish, Vartan and his team were wonderful to work with, making eve...
rything seamless and stress-free. The music was breathtaking and added such a touch of elegance to the evening. Our guests were enchanted by the performance and kept mentioning how it made the night feel so unique and special. If you want a celebration that’s elevated with beautiful live music, ARTLEX delivers an experience you won’t forget!
Response from ARTLEX ENTERTAINMENT on 11/05/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words, Brie! It truly means the world to us to hear how s...
pecial the evening was for your daughter and all your guests. We loved being part of such a milestone celebration and seeing the joy our music brought to the night. Wishing your family many more beautiful moments and happy memories ahead! 🥂✨
Amanda G
5.0
11/03/2024
We cannot thank Artlex Entertainment enough for the incredible music they provided for our wedding at Gotham Hall! From our intimate ceremony to our first dance at the grand ballro...
om, their string quartet added an elegant and heartfelt touch that perfectly complemented every moment. The quartet was not only professional and punctual but also incredibly talented, seamlessly transitioning between classical pieces during the ceremony and more contemporary melodies for our dance.
Later in the evening, the band took our reception to the next level with their lively and engaging performance. They read the room perfectly, keeping our guests entertained and on the dance floor all night long. The entire Artlex team was attentive to our needs, from helping us select the perfect song list to ensuring all logistical details were handled smoothly.
Our guests are still raving about the beautiful music and the wonderful atmosphere it created. Choosing Artlex Entertainment was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking to add a magical musical touch to their special day. Thank you, Artlex, for making our wedding unforgettable!
Response from ARTLEX ENTERTAINMENT on 11/05/2024
Aw, thank you, dear Amanda! We're so thrilled to be able to make so special. We wish you a...
nd Karl an amazing long and happy life together!
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