About this vendor
California Magic Strings is a wedding music company based in Los Angeles, CA that has been elevating bespoke celebrations since 2005. Offering live performances, DJ services, and professional-grade sound equipment, they ensure every special day is filled with the music that means the most to the happy couple.
The company is led by Dalila, an accomplished musician and sound engineer with a background in classical music and acoustic engineering. Dalila's journey began at the age of six, and her training spans the prestigious Conservatory of Music San Pietro a Majella in Italy to London's SAE Institute, where she earned a PhD in Acoustic Engineering. Combining her classical experience with a modern pop sensibility, Dalila brings a unique sound to every wedding.
Whether it's a solo violinist serenading guests or a dynamic violin and guitar duo paired with a DJ set, California Magic Strings delivers versatility and passion in every performance. Their customizable packages and talented team ensure your big day is a truly unforgettable and moving experience. Contact them today to discuss the package that best fits your unique wedding vision.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Instruments
- Fiddle
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Piano
- Viola
- Violin
Music Genres
- African
- Arabic
- Bluegrass
- Bollywood
- Caribbean
- Celtic
Music Services
- Live Music
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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Hi hired Dalila the violinist for my wedding and she was wonderful. Punctual, very accommodating in terms of music requests and above all super professional.
Dalila was such a great person to hire for my wedding reception cocktail hour. She made herself available for any logistical questions leading up to the night of my wedding. Her mu...
sic selection was vast, and she was very good. I wasn't able to go to my cocktail hour to see it, but I could hear her from the room that me and my wife were hiding away in. She sounded excellent, and I would hire her again in a heart beat. Definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a violinist for their party or event!
Dalila of California Magic Strings showed up early, was extremely polite, had all her own equipment and played for our guests the entire time! Everybody was pleased with her perfor...
mance and having a blast. I highly recommend her for your wedding.
We hired Dalila of California Magic Strings to play at our wedding ceremony, and couldn't be happier about our choice! A very talented and professional violinist, she was able to a...
ccommodate our music requests and was attentive and very helpful throughout the whole booking process. Extremely punctual and professional on the day of the wedding, we had several guests complimenting us for our choice to hire Dalila.
Dalila of California Magic Strings was a total hit at our wedding. She performed with her violin all our song requests and she nailed it! I would highly recommend California Magic ...
String to any couple looking for perfection.
We had the absolute pleasure of working with California Magic Strings for our client’s recent grand opening, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment gu...
ests arrived, her beautiful violin performance created an elegant, welcoming atmosphere that elevated the entire event.
California Magic Strings is extraordinarily talented, professional, and a true joy to work with. Her presence added a refined sophistication without ever overpowering the moment—perfectly curated, beautifully timed, and executed with remarkable artistry.
Our client and guests were genuinely moved by the performance, and the music set the tone for a meaningful and memorable celebration. We would enthusiastically recommend California Magic Strings for grand openings, corporate events, weddings, and any occasion that calls for something truly special. A wonderful talent and a trusted professional—we very much look forward to working together again.
We had the absolute pleasure of working with California Magic Strings for our wedding, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment guests arrived, her beau...
tiful violin performance created an elegant, welcoming atmosphere that elevated the entire event.
California Magic Strings is extraordinarily talented, professional, and a true joy to work with. Her presence added a refined sophistication without ever overpowering the moment—perfectly curated, beautifully timed, and executed with remarkable artistry.
California Magic Strings provided a full service for my wedding reception, with a live violinist and Dj. Dalila, the violinist, is a superb musicians with years of experience playi...
ng for weddings. Look no further if you wish to book a professional, punctual, experienced and qualified musician for your event!
My family and I absolutely loved Dalila! She sounds beautiful and made my sister's wedding so special, She was able to accommodate her song requests and her professionalism is unca...
nny.
Dalila of California Magic Strings was absolutely amazing. We hired her for our wedding ceremony and couldn't be happier about our choice. Punctual, professional and such a navigat...
ed violinist.
Karina
California Magic Strings provided a full service for our wedding ceremony and reception. Live violin music + Dj services. The most honest, affordable and professional company I eve...
r worked with. Highly recommended.
I posted a request for a Violinist at the end of April, asking if someone was available for a July 18 wedding at the SB Courthouse and could play "Into The Mystic" down the aisle. ...
Dalila with California Magic Strings replied almost instantly saying she was still available this day and has played at the SB Courthouse MANY times and is actually a preferred vendor there! She was so easy to work with, and very professional. She accommodated the timing I wanted for when I walk down the aisle (at a particular part of the song), and was a very fair price especially considering the range of songs she can play as well as how many 5 star reviews she had. Definitely the best decision for my wedding day! So glad we decided to go with California Magic Strings for our ceremony!
California Magic Strings provided a full service with live music and Dj services for our wedding ceremony and reception. Their work was outstanding. From Dalila, the violinist, pla...
ying absolutely fabulous music for our ceremony to the super professional and experienced Dj that delighted our guests with great entertainment and amazing music. Highly recommended!
California Magic Strings provided a 5 star live music service for my wedding ceremony and reception. Dalila's violin was beautiful and she was able to accommodate and master my req...
uest to walk down the aisle to "Somebody to love". I couldn't be more satisfied and I recommend California Magic Strings to anyone getting married or simply looking for some very special music entertainment.
My fiancee (now husband) and I hired California Magic Strings for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour.
We were delighted with their music and we received tons of compliments by...
our guests. Their arrangement of a specific song I requested "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls made me so emotional that I almost cried as I was walking down the aisle.
California Magic Strings provided us with an awesome violinist to play at our wedding last Saturday. My (now) wife and I were amazed by her music, her punctuality and professionali...
sm throughout the whole booking process.
Highly recommended and we'll use her services again for sure!
My husband and I couldn't be happier with our choice! California Magic Strings played the most beautiful music selection for our wedding, she also learned a couple of songs we spec...
ifically requested for the bridal party and the bride's entrance. Would definitely recommend California Magic Strings, 5 stars violinist!
I can't believe what an amazing and professional violinist we hired for our wedding. Super professional, so flexible and willing to work with us putting together the perfect song l...
ist for our wedding. She provided a full sound system, her violin sounded like an angel singing during our wedding ceremony. Thank you Dalila for making our day even more special.
Dalila of California Magic Strings did an excellent job with her rendition of my favorite songs. She mastered my special request for "Young and Beautiful" and her music brought my ...
parents in tears as I was walking down the aisle.
What a memorable performance! I will never forget it!
Mia
California Magic Strings provided me with the finest and extremely professional violinist I have ever seen playing.
Dalila added a special touch to our wedding, making it even mor...
e memorable with her great selection of music. On top of that, Dalila is also an experienced Sound Engineer, making her an expert on sound. She delivered a full super professional service which I highly recommend to anyone looking for top notch live entertainment.
California Magic Strings did amazing! Last minute booked and did great for a wedding reception, highly recommend and will book again.
Her rendition of my favorite songs made my we...
dding even more memorable.
She received so many compliments from my guests. Highly recommended.
Everything went smoothly, and the performance was amazing. We really appreciated the can-do attitude and flexibility of learning our specific music set list so quickly.
I highly re...
commend California Magic Strings to any client looking for perfection.
I hired California Magic Strings to be the violinist for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. I couldn't have chosen any better performer. She nailed the songs I specifically req...
uested for my bridal party, and on top of that she amazed my guests during cocktail hour with her beautiful music. Highly recommended!
California Magic Strings played at my wedding last Saturday and it was beyond my expectations! Dalila, the violinist, learned 2 specific songs I requested for the ceremony and her ...
renditions were superb. I highly recommend California Magic Strings to any couple.
California Magic Strings played an integral part in making our wedding possible. They arrived earlier than scheduled, leaving plenty of time to check mikes and make sure everything...
was working correctly. All the guests enjoyed their arrangements, and they were very communicative to make sure all our needs were met. They were both professional and talented. I would highly recommend them for a nice touch to any event.
Dalila of California Magic Strings is an amazing performer! Her communication from the time we booked her up to the start of the event was impeccable! She followed our instruction...
s to the T. It was a surprise proposal/birthday dinner so discrepancy was imperative!! She was very accommodating as the restaurant could not allow her to enter until the actual proposal! While performing she actually brought tears to our eyes! The bride said yes and Dalila sent her off with the perfect “Let’s gets married” by Jagged Edge song! You won’t regret booking her, she’s reasonably priced, professional, and an all around beautiful person! Her energy is surreal and unmatched! No regrets at all! She was very well prepared and we appreciate the effort!
Dalila of California Magic Strings was very easy going, flexible, professional and made our wedding ceremony magical with her music . I would recommend her for any event! She playe...
d the songs we requested, flawlessly and executed our plan perfectly!
California Magic Strings is the best company in town. The violinist Dalila was awesome to work with.She played the songs we requested for our wedding. Her music made the difference...
and helped to set the mood for the entire wedding. We highly recommend them. Professional, punctual and very accommodating.
We kept getting great feedback from friends and family saying they loved California Magic Strings. I got positive feedback from the venue and our wedding coordinator on how profess...
ional they were and they played what was requested and honestly I'm very happy with hiring them!!!
Dalila was great! Very good at communicating. Hired her for my Wedding Ceremony, Played amazing, my guest gave me many compliments on having a violinist, they loved how she played....
I would definitely hire her again when needed for other events. Thank you Dalila you made my special day even more special.
Dalila showed up early, was extremely polite, had all her own equipment and played the violin for our guests during our wedding reception! Everybody was dancing and having a blast....
I highly recommend her for your wedding.
She played the songs we wanted perfectly and provided a phenomenal atmosphere for our wedding ceremony. I don't intend to have another one obviously, but if I did I would book her ...
again.
Not only did Dalila play beautifully, she saved the day by helping with the sound by connecting the microphone to her system.
Dalila is an amazing performer! Her communication from the time we booked her up to the start of the event was impeccable! She followed our instructions to the T.
While performing ...
she actually brought tears to our eyes!
You won’t regret booking her, she’s reasonably priced, professional, and an all around beautiful person! Her energy is surreal and unmatched! No regrets at all! She was very well prepared and we appreciate the effort!
We hired California Magic Strings to play during cocktail hour for our wedding in Redondo Beach. Dalila is incredibly talented and our guests absolutely loved the music she played...
. Our reception was at a hotel and we even had hotel guests that weren't attending our event share that they loved listening to her play while they were out by the pool! The booking process was super easy and Dalila was very responsive. Definitely recommend hiring California Magic Strings to play at your next event!
California Magic Strings were awesome!!! They are very talented and were perfect in setting the tone my daughter wanted for her wedding ceremony. I am SO VERY HAPPY with their perf...
ormance and will definitely be using them again as well as recommending them. They made are special day EXTRA special! I had a couple of requests, which they accommodated. And asked her to use her judgement with a third song and she picked my granddaughters favorite (Hallelujah/Shrek song), without realizing it! I was already asked where I got them; that tells you I'm not the only one that LOVED them :)
"This is so honest and pure I had a beach wedding in Malibu on November 6 and Dalila has been so amazing and kind and sweet and understanding. I wanted to have her practice a few d...
ays before with my sister cause my sister was going to sing along with her but my sister flight got messed up. So Dalila came early on our wedding day to practice but me the bride was running late cause so many things was hectic but she waited and was kind and so understanding. Everything turned out so beautiful and I was so happy to have her apart of our day. It was an all white beach attire and she wore just that without any problems. I was so thankful for everything."
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