Bella Musica Ensembles

Bella Musica made our wedding and cocktail reception absolutely perfect! Very professional and easy to work with and we got so many compliments on how beautiful the music was and how it complimented our ceremony. We couldn't have been happier with our choice and can't wait to have another occasion in which to hire them again! Love, love, love them!

We heard about Bella Musica from our wedding venue, who highly recommended them. After speaking with Eric, I was confident they were the perfect ensemble for our wedding ceremony. We booked them using a string trio - they were very easy to work with, and made the planning process effortless. Their love for music is very endearing, and their passion made our ceremony so beautiful. Hearing the strings start on our wedding day made my heart melt - it was such a lovely sound in the church. My husband said when he first heard the strings, it was like everything came together and he suddenly realized this was our wedding! We wish we had a chance to meet the string trio, to let them know that they did an amazing job. Thank you, Eric & company, for making our wedding ceremony so beautiful!

Eric and his fellow musicians literally took our breath away. In all honesty, we were really sure of the quality we could expect of ceremony musicians, and add to that we wanted a song for which sheet music didn't exist. Eric took care of everything. He wrote the sheet music for our song and even added an extra verse so the timing was perfect. The first time I heard their incredible music was standing in the doorway, ready to go down the aisle and I got tears in my eyes. Not only did they learn our song perfectly, the quality was like an orchestra. With a song that meant so much to my husband and I, Eric took better care of it than I could have ever imagined. They are a group with incredible talents, who will do a breathtaking job on your wedding day!

Fantastic job at our wedding!! Set the perfect tone of classic rock meets classical and provided the perfect touch to our wedding. We also appreciate them playing outside perfectly on such a hot day- I know we were all dripping in sweat by the end! Very responsive and has a wide range of music choices. All top notch musicians!

Top notch! I called Bella Musica at 4:45pm, after my wedding planner recommended them. Eric immediately earned my trust by staying on the phone with me for a half an hour explaining the differences between a solo violinist, a string quartet and everything in between. I ended up booking a string trio for our outdoor botanical garden wedding, even though I started out thinking a solo violinist would do the trick. There is a reason Bella Musica has such amazing reviews. They are professional, talented, flexible, and take pride in what they do. Our wedding ceremony was transformed by Bella Musica!

Bella Musica helped to make my wedding day perfect! They were extremely easy to work with, and were able to ensure that all of my song selections were a part of their repertoire. Each time we had a question, Eric and his team replied promptly. On the day of the wedding, they arrived on time and were extremely professional throughout the entire day. The ensemble played during the ceremony, and also during the cocktail reception. The music helped to create the perfect atmosphere. I would highly recommend Bella Musica to anyone looking for a string ensemble for their event.

Bella was a perfect choice for our wedding. They were able to play all the songs we requested to be played during the ceremony. They sounded fantastic. They were also very easy to work with.

Absolutely amazing musician service for our outdoor wedding. They couldn't have been more professional, and the music (violin-guitar duo) was just PERFECT. It makes me cry every time I hear it in our wedding video! It sounded SO wonderful. Thank you Bella Musica!!

It is dificult to find the words to explain the magnificent work Bella music did at our daughter wedding. The music during the ceremony was perfect and at the cocktail made the ambience joyful and classy. Many people commented about the quality of their performance.

Bella Musica provided the most beautiful music possible for my daughter's wedding! We chose to go with a violin and guitar duo for both the ceremony and cocktail hour. Eric and Brad were absolutely outstanding! During the wedding planning, Eric was also great in helping to guide us through the music selections. Everyone of my guests kept talking about how beautiful the music was! I would absolutely recommend Bella Musica for your wedding!

Having a classical music background, I was very selective about the string quartet to hire for my ceremony / jazz guitarist for my cocktail hour, but Bella Musica was definitely the right choice. I gave them a fairly complex play list and they executed it beautifully. Eric Nordstrom was a pleasure to work with, and his suggestions and guidance was invaluable. I would highly, highly recommend this company...they are terriffic!

Bella Musica did amazing job at our wedding ceremony. We are so glad we picked Bella Musica! Everyone was so impressed and couldn't stop saying great things! The music was perfect! Eric did a fantastic job!!! :-)

We had a string trio play at our wedding ceremony, and they were excellent! Highly recommended.My only regret is that it took me so long to find my way back to this website to write a review!

We highly recommend Bella Musica for your wedding day needs. The violin/guitar duo was amazing. All of our guests loved the soft music during the ceremony and cocktail hour. Eric was easy to work with and was very helpful during the music selection process. Thank you for your time and talent on our special day!

We absolutely loved the Trio for our wedding ceremony, would not have been the same without them!

The violinist and guitarist did a wonderful performance at our daughter's wedding. It was beautiful and set the tone for her happy day. Fully recommended.

I used Bella Musica for my ceremony music and chose a violin/classical guitar duo. Eric was super helpful when I had questions about song selections. He took the time to talk with my on the phone and was prompt in returning my emails. Eric and Brad made my wedding day very special. Before I walked down the aisle I stopped to listen to the music and it just sounded so elegant and beautiful. I was very pleased with my ceremony music and definitely recommend them!

I was pretty nervous about booking ceremony musicians from the internet, since there are only recordings to go by, but these folks were amazing! The music was flawless. They arrived and left exactly on time, and hit every cue exactly right from the processional to the unity candle moment. The leader also took time to reassure me about who would lead the trio, and help me understand how the processional timing would work. They are terrific!

Where do I even begin. When we decided that we were having our beach on the wedding I knew that I wanted to have live music. Finding Eric was a God send. Him sending me Brad and Nancy was a dream come true. Eric guided me in my choice of music and made sure that what I wanted was done as well. They played A Thousand Years for me when I came down the aisle and even thinking about it now still brings tears to my eyes. This was a once in a lifetime event...and I am so grateful that they made it exactly what I wanted and so much more!!

I hired Bella Musica for my wedding. I had a string quartet for the ceremony and a steel drummer for my cocktail hour. I absolutely loved it. I have always wanted a string quartet for my wedding, and Eric and Bella Musica did not disappoint. Also, the steel drummer was a hit. All of my guests loved him. These are truly professionals. The communication and booking process was easy. I would definitely recommend. If I have another event where I need musicians I will look to Bella Musica first. One of my guests even asked for their information right at the wedding, because she wanted to use the steel drummer at a party.

Bella Musica was such a great last minute choice for me! Originally I went with a much "cheaper" musician that ended up never responding and when he did he was very rude. The week before the wedding he had still not responded to what music he would play! I decided to contact BELLA and thank God I did because they responded immediately, and were able to accommodate my request even being so close to my wedding date. I was also a surprise that all they required was a little time before the ceremony to go over the order of events and they were good to go. The music sounded beautiful and really set the mood. Thanks Bella Musica!

I cannot say enough good things about this company! Eric was very friendly and professional. He is incredibly knowledgeable in his field. I felt so comfortable and confident in his services. We had all classical pieces played by Eric and two other musicians (two violins and a cello), and it was beautiful. We had gone to our venue on another day to hear Eric perform before booking them, and at that event, he played an electric violin with another musician playing acoustic guitar. They played more contemporary pieces there, and they sounded just as pretty as the classical music we picked! What they say about the ceremony is true - you won't notice much that's happening. However, I can tell you I would have noticed if something had gone wrong with the music, and nothing did - everything was perfect! The music was beautiful and Eric's suggestions were a wonderful fit. I would recommend Eric and his team to anyone!

We opted for the violin and guitar duo and they were so great! Eric was so easy to work with, there were a couple songs i asked him to play that weren't on their song list and it was no issue at all! they played for a half hour before the ceremony started as guests were arriving, and then also until all guests left the ceremony area.

I used a Classic Guitar and Violin Duo for my outside ceremony (approximately 100 guests) and couldn't be happeir with the beatiful music they provided! The acoustics outside were perfect and they took requests on exactly what I wanted played. They did a beautiful mix of both classic and contemporary pieces. I corresponded and planned through Eric, who was very quick to respond by email and made the process very easy. I highly recommend this company!

We are beyond happy with our choice of Bella Musica for our wedding. We decided on a guitar/violin duo, just for the ceremony. Eric was very professional and easy to work with. His suggestions were perfect and the music was absolutely beautiful. My father's only request in the whole wedding was to use this one, non-traditional, song for when we walked down the asile. My mother strongly opposed. Bella Musica was able to play that song, in a beautiful and subtle way that made everyone happy. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone!

Eric Nordstrom and Bella Musica were the perfect complement to both our daughter's wedding ceremonies. WE used one of their string quartets for a more formal wedding in the Tea Garden at the Renaissance Vinoy and their classical guitar duo for a more whimsical, contemporary ceremony at Nova 535. Both were excellent and perfect for our venue and vision. Eric is very professional and strives to please his clients and their needs. We were very pleased with hteir services and can highly recommend them.

From beginning to end, Eric of Bella Musica was professional and attentive. We had a specific theme (something like "vintage romance meets rock-and-roll") and Eric worked with me to select rock and pop songs that were in their repertoire. They even learned a special song ("Do You Realize" by the Flaming Lips) for our processional, at no additional charge. When the string quartet played them, the songs became absolutely transcendent! If I have one regret, it's that I could not have been a guest at my own wedding and have heard more! The shared opinion of our families and guests is that Bella Musica was AMAZING. One friend (who used to be a wedding planner herself) said, "I wish they'd played at the reception, too!" What I did hear (the processional and recessional) were so beautiful, and really set the mood for such an exciting moment in our life together. I cannot recommend Bella Musica enough.

Eric Nordstrom from Bella Musica is a musical genius. He helped me select all of the music for my wedding day. He helped me pick the appropriate ensemble for my budget and venue. Bella Musica provided the microphone for our officiant to use. To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect. And, quite frankly, I didn't hear much of the music. A good portion of the entrance music is missed by the bride. What I did hear was compliment after compliment from my family and friends about how impressive the musicians for our ceremony and cocktail hour were. We chose to have more modern selections played during the cocktail hour and everyone raved about how they couldn't believe they recognized the songs and how cool it was to sing along with the string musicians. If you're debating this decision for your wedding, I strongly suggest you do it. It made my special day that much more special. Thanks, Eric!

Bella Musica was a fantastic performer at my wedding in September 2012. Not only are they fantastic musicians, Eric provides world-class client service. He was incredibly attentive to our needs and was incredibly responsive to all of our questions - no matter how many we asked :). He also did a fantastic job juggling our requests with the churches rules on music. All around a really fabulous performer!!

Eric and Bella Musica was absolutely awesome! My guests are still talking about church music!!!!! Thanks to Eric who was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish! I would highly recommend this company for any event!

Eric and Bella Musica, I can't say thank you enough!!! The lovely music you wrote, designed and preformed for The Benjamin/Loggans wedding took our breath away, I have NEVER in my life enjoyed listening to such beautiful music. To see the two of you in your professional attire,instruments, the white sandy beach with the sunshine skyway in the background made a lovely backdrop for the wedding, there wasn't a dry eye on the beach!!!!!Thank you so very much for the songs you composed they were of the highest quality and made our event so very special. Your kindness,understanding and patience meant the world to us all !!!! May life bring you a reflection of the kindness you showed to us and others...Thank you Eric and Brad for your thoughtfulness,beautiful music, and professionalism. Becky L

We booked Bella Music for my September 8th wedding at the Florida Aquarium. My mom did most of the communicating with Eric and she just loved him! He was very helpful and professional. We had the string trio and they played beautifully. They played our ceremony and cocktail hour and I couldn't have ask for a better group. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an ensemble!

Bella Musica did a great job. My husband and I decided to use only the violin for our ceremony and we were so pleased with the job done. I have had many comments saying how amazing the music sounded and how much of a personal touch it was to have a violinist play during the ceremony. I first met Eric Nordstrom at our food tasting. He was walking around the room playing songs that included both well-known classic songs as well as sentimental wedding songs. His range and sound were so great that my husband and I decided to hire him even though we were never originally planning to hire someone to separately play at the ceremony. Since I wasn't sure what kind of specific music I wanted to be played, Eric sat on the phone with me and walked me through what he suggested and mixed that with songs I knew I wanted played. Thanks to his suggestions (and patience with my lack of musical talent) we came up with a great flow for the whole ceremony. We are so grateful to him and I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to add a personal touch to their wedding.

I loved having Bella Musica at my wedding ceremony. It was the perfect setting for a string quartet. They did such a great job keeping in contact with me and helping me pick the perfect pieces to each part of the ceremony.

Eric and his quartet are consummate professionals. They are such talented men and women that I would recommend to everyone. They delivered exactly what was promised. When my daughter walked down the aisle to Moon River, the collective AH! was enthusiastic. They played every song we picked and their sound was top-notch. Our guests were so impressed! I hold them in the highest regard. Thanks Eric!

Normally, I would be skeptical when everyone ranks someone 5 stars, but these guys really are that good! We had the violin/guitar duo play for our intimate wedding (25 guests) and they were great! The music was the perfect complement to our ceremony as the sun set beautifully over a lake. They also played for an informal gathering before the ceremony and their music set the perfect mood. And everything leading up to the wedding was perfect. Eric Nordstrom was great to deal with - completely professional and responsive, and very helpful in making sure we had the right music and musicians for our service. (We originally were leaning toward a string quartet, but Eric suggested the violin/guitar duo would be more appropriate for a gathering as small as ours, even though the quartet was more expensive.) And Eric arranged for the guitarist, Brad Carlton, to play a special solo piece that wasn't part of their normal repertoire. It's a piece my late parents loved and had special meaning for my family who were at our wedding. I can't say enough good things about Bella Musica and Eric Nordstrom. They made our wedding extra special and we highly, highly recommend them!

As soon as I got engaged, I knew I wanted live music for the ceremony. My now husband and I chose a string trio from Bella Musica and worked closely with Eric to plan the music, including some selections that were not listed on the website but he was able to get arrangements for. The trio played beautifully for our outdoor ceremony and was professional from beginning to end. I highly recommend Bella Musica.

Bella Musica exceeded our expectations, and based on their reputation, those expectations were high. Eric Nordstrom’s careful handling of the scheduling and coordination with a soloist selected by the church eliminated any anxiety on our part. We knew we were in the hands of professionals. The quartet cheerfully accommodated our selections, made excellent decisions when we left the prelude music to their discretion, and performed it all with skill and elegance. We regret only our poor decision to not videotape the ceremony. We wish we could hear it all again.

Eric Nordstrom (violin) and Brad Carlton (classical guitar) performed at our wedding ceremony and reception. We were very excited to hear them play, but the performance was so much better than we could have hoped for. Clearly these men are gifted with great talent. The music was a very important part of our small, intimate wedding, and they certainly did not let us down! We had not planned to dance, but the music was so beautiful and romantic that we could not resist. Our guests were so impressed at the talent. In addition to their talent, Eric and Brad are polished, professional, and cordial. We found Eric to be a true pleasure to work with from the initial contract stage to the final music selection. It is amazing how attentive he was when considering how busy he is. They arrived early and stayed longer than scheduled. You will not be disappointed with talent! All the best for your continued success Eric and Brad!

Brad, our guitarist arrived early and did not complain when our wedding started 20 minutes late. He played all of the songs we requested beautifully. I highly recommend!!

Eric from Bella Musica was wonderful to work with--very responsive, professional and friendly. We had very specific requests, and he came through with every one! Even if you don't know anything about music, you can tell that he and his team are true professionals. It doesn't get any better than Bella Musica!

My husband I got married at Sunken Gardens, St Petersburg. Had the wedding all outside. We used Bella Musica for ceremony(quartet) and cockatil hour (trio). Eric provided sound advice and individualized to what I wanted. I used to play Oboe and love the sound, so he found the Florida Orchestra Principle Oboist to play in the quartet. And he also chose a list of pieces that I could chose from that went well with that ensemble. The trio played during cockatil hour. They all sounded awesome from beginning to end. It was great taking pictures around the garden and listening to them play in the background. 5 STARS!!

Bella Musica provided live violin and harp for our wedding ceremony and they were AMAZING!! Eric is such a beautiful violinist. I had the chance to see him at another wedding and knew he'd be perfect for us! He was able to book us an amazing harpist through his company and she did a fabulous job as well! This is such a professional company; I never felt I had to worry about a thing. I appreciated that Eric spent time explaining music to me to help us make our choice for the ceremony. Eric then played strolling violin for our cocktail hour. This was a hit! He is so gifted and I would recommend him and his company to anyone!!

It was a pleasure to work with Eric from La Bella Musica. He was able to assist us in selecting music that fit our taste and I felt confident that the musicians would select music that would be enjoyable to all guests during the cocktail hour. Although my husband and I enjoy music, we were not very good at selecting pieces of music for our ceremony. Again, Eric was able to assist us and we were very pleased with how everything turned out. We also had many compliments on our choice of music and the guests who were musicians said Bella Musica was phenomenal.

Absolutely amazing. Exactly what I dreamed of. Exceptionally talented... they specially arranged/composed the music specifically for my wedding ceremony.