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Wedding String Ensembles & More | DJs + Live Music
Charleston, Savannah, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach
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Charleston Entertainment was wonderful to work with! Their repertoire is so impressive and Tomas, Frances, Claire, and Gerald performed beautifully on our big day. Our guests all loved the music. It completed our ceremony and cocktail hour! Highly recommend.
Rachel O.
5.0
Charleston Entertainment did an amazing job at our wedding ceremony. The violin and cello added such a beautiful, elegant touch and truly elevated the entire moment. We loved every second and could not recommend them more!
Alicia T.
5.0
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Andrew + Arlene Mille
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
In Charleston, SC, Music by Ethos is the luxury ensemble division of Charleston Entertainment—best known for premium string quartets, trios, duos, and soloists, with expanded options including wedding orchestras, harp, and bagpipes. Our Charleston A-list performers bring concert-caliber artistry to everything from classical and modern “Bridgerton-style” selections to elevated pop covers, with custom requests welcome.
For receptions, Music by Ethos also provides experienced DJs/MCs and boutique bands, and we’re known for hybrid pairings (DJ and live strings/jazz) that feel modern, seamless, and guest-focused. When you book through Ethos, you gain access to our trusted roster, venue expertise, and a coordinated planning process, so the music flows naturally from the ceremony to the final song.
Charleston Entertainment is a full-service event entertainment company providing reception bands, DJs, lighting, photo booths, and more. When you book Music by Ethos, you also benefit from our deep venue knowledge and trusted network—ensuring smooth planning, clear communication, and a memorable guest experience.
Details
Instruments
Accordion
Bagpipes
Bass
Cello
Fiddle
Flute
French Horn
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Mandolin
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Steel Drum
Trombone
Trumpet
Ukulele
Viola
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
African
Arabic
Bluegrass
Bollywood
Caribbean
Celtic
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Flamenco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Klezmer
Latin
Mariachi
Persian
Polka
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
Awards and Affiliations
6-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2022.2021.+3 more.
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Meet the team
Andrew + Arlene Mille
Events Director
Andrew is a classically-trained cellist and together with his wife, Arlene, manages Charleston Entertainment. He is a SC native with Franco-American heritage. When not performing in and coordinating events, Andrew runs Charleston Social F.C., a soccer club of ~1200 members who play daily on the downtown Charleston peninsula.
Arlene is also a native of S.C. with Philippine heritage. She is an artist, lover of languages, cuisine, libraries, culture, and serves on the board of three arts organizations.
We'd love to work with you and your partner, on music for your upcoming celebration!
Reviews
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Charleston Entertainment is highly recommended for weddings, providing talented, professional musicians—string trios, jazz ensembles, bagpipers, and DJs—that elevated ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. The team is communicative, accommodating special requests, and made planning seamless. Guests consistently praised the music and atmosphere.Review photos
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Mia C
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5.0
12/29/2024
Would definitely recommend Charleston Entertainment for your wedding! We hired a string trio for our ceremony and cocktail hour and are very pleased with their performance. Leading...
up to the day, the team at Charleston Entertainment was very communicative and made the song selection process for the ceremony very easy. The trio really added to the ambiance of our day and our guests loved them! We are so happy we chose Charleston Entertainment!
Rachel O
5.0
6/28/2026
Charleston Entertainment was wonderful to work with! Their repertoire is so impressive and Tomas, Frances, Claire, and Gerald performed beautifully on our big day. Our guests all l...
oved the music. It completed our ceremony and cocktail hour! Highly recommend.
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Alicia T
5.0
1/08/2026
Charleston Entertainment did an amazing job at our wedding ceremony. The violin and cello added such a beautiful, elegant touch and truly elevated the entire moment. We loved every...
second and could not recommend them more!
Karli G
5.0
11/10/2025
Charleston Entertainment provided a sting duet for our wedding ceremony and we couldn't be happier! Tomas & Cameron sounded flawless, were professional, and brought everything toge...
ther. Meagan was great to work with - would highly recommend!
Desiree L
5.0
10/26/2025
We hired a bagpiper for our wedding and it was such a special, amazing add on! The entire process was so easy, the team was so friendly, and it was truly so beautiful!
Response from Charleston Entertainment on 10/27/2025
Thank you so much, Desiree! 💛 We’re thrilled that our Highland Bagpiper added that specia...
l touch to your wedding day. It was an honor to be part of your celebration, and we’re so glad the music and process felt seamless and joyful. Wishing you and yours endless happiness in this next chapter!
Graham K
5.0
4/24/2025
We were thrilled to have Charleston Entertainment play at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They not only did a phenomenal job, but they were incredibly professional, and you...
could tell that they wanted our day to go as smoothly as possible. Ahead of the wedding, everyone we communicated with was helpful and efficient with responses; they made the whole process so seamless and easy. I cannot recommend them enough!
Rob C
5.0
9/03/2024
Hiring Charleston Entertainment to play at our wedding ceremony was one of the best decisions I made! They were communicative, professional, adaptive and great musicians! I highl...
y recommend :)
Tayla R
5.0
5/27/2024
Arlene and Andrew, thank you for being such a special part of our wedding ceremony and guest experience! We truly appreciated how easily you made the song selection process for us ...
with recommendations and seamless communications. The addition of the mid-ceremony song with our officiant was something we will forever remember and we are grateful for your incredibly talented team that made it happen for us! We highly recommend Charleston Entertainment for any event.
Response from Charleston Entertainment on 06/25/2024
Coming from an event venue manager, this means a lot. Thank you Tayla! The Legare Waring...
House is such a beautiful location, and we love that you chose Charleston's original settlement for your wedding under the oaks, and Spanish moss. We look forward to seeing/working with you at our Cannon Green events together, very soon!
Kylie P
5.0
4/16/2024
Christie was amazing! She played during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and we can't recommend her enough!
Courtney G
5.0
4/15/2024
Absolute joys to work with! I loved Charleston Entertainment - they added the perfect touch to our day. They accommodated our special requests for our entrance songs and were so ...
communicative throughout the process. I'm so happy we were able to work with them, and I highly recommend securing them if you're lucky enough to have the chance to work with them!
Christine I
5.0
3/14/2024
Great trio for our wedding cocktail hour. Played a modern playlist as requested. Completely professional - would hire again in a heartbeat.
Response from Charleston Entertainment on 04/03/2024
Thank you Christine!
Abby S
5.0
12/21/2023
They were absolutely amazing!! We had our wedding on Kiawah Island in November and chose to have the String Trio during the ceremony and cocktail hour and the Jazz Trio for dinner....
The string trio musicians were so talented and really set the tone for the evening. The jazz band were incredible for background upbeat dinner music! We had many guests tell us how much they loved the band! Would highly recommend this company for your wedding music!
Response from Charleston Entertainment on 04/03/2024
Thank you Abby.. Our Strings and Jazz Trios each loved taking part in your wedding day, an...
d we got to see one of the best sunsets ever, too! ;)
Christian H
5.0
12/19/2023
Andrew and Jenny were the perfect choice for our outdoor wedding in Charleston. They were very easy to work with, performed beautifully on the day, and added that extra layer of em...
otion to our celebration. Couldn’t recommend them more!
Leah S
5.0
5/19/2023
Everyone was more than I could have asked for! They all were absolutely fantastic, especially Bill (officiant) because he chatted with my fiancé for about 20 minutes while he stood...
in front of the crowd waiting on my arrival. Bill made the ceremony personal and concise per our request and the strings played every song we chose perfectly. The strings choices for seating music were amazing as well. I highly recommend!
Julia Z
5.0
11/17/2022
Charleston entertainment is the best of the best! Our guests raved about them during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Their song list selection is long and detailed, they h...
ave everything you could ask for! They are extremely talented, you need to book them for your event!
Katarina S
5.0
8/25/2022
All I can say is WOW! I am SO glad we went with Charleston Entertainment for our wedding back in June. Andrew was beyond friendly and helpful from day one, and on the day of, they ...
were prompt, prepared, and amazing! We went with the violin/cello duo and they played for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Their music selection was wonderful and made the planning easier. Their talent added so much beauty to our day and I can't thank them enough!! I highly recommend them to anyone looking to make their special day even more special!!!
Matthew and Anabel L
5.0
6/24/2022
Andrew and the musicians from Charleston Entertainment were absolutely the star of our wedding! My family and friends are still gushing over the theme from Star Wars that they play...
ed as I walked down the aisle. Their arrangement was so beautiful that it was all anybody could talk about. I would highly recommend them to any couple, especially one who wants to put their own spin on their ceremony.
Response from Charleston Entertainment on 06/27/2022
We enjoyed your creative selections too, Anabel, and are always happy to receive such a g...
lowing review. Thank you, and congratulations once more. Your ceremony really set the mood, and Micah and I very much enjoyed being part of it all. ;)
Steve T
5.0
6/06/2022
We are so grateful we found Charleston Entertainment. Andrew and his crew were superb and gave us everything we asked for and so much more. They are professionals through and throu...
gh, they spent time learning new songs that were special to us, and went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. They produced such a beautiful sound for our outdoor wedding and we truly could not have asked for anything better. Thank you to Andrew and your team for making our wedding remarkable!!
Bryan F
5.0
6/04/2022
Charleston Entertainment did a wonderful job at our wedding and would highly recommend them to any else planning a wedding or event in the Charleston area. Throughout the entire pl...
anning process Andrew was extremely communicative, professional, and accommodating which made it very simple for us. They have a great online library of music that makes it easy to get an idea of what certain songs will sounds like and even helped us out by providing a specific list for duet offerings. Throughout the entire evening, they did a fantastic job creating the mood of the ceremony and reception. We had numerous guests compliment on how much they enjoyed the music and couldn't have been happier with Charleston Entertainment's performance.
Kristin C
5.0
6/04/2022
Amazing quality, professional and easy to work with. Such a nice touch to our wedding! Super happy we booked Charleston Entertainment.
Catherine U
5.0
6/02/2022
Charleston Entertainment did a wonderful job all around! The booking process was simple, and Andrew was able to answer any and all questions! After booking, I was lead to an online...
selection process. This was the hardest part as I had to choose the music! But Andrew was there to help with suggestions too! For the ceremony, I was unable to direct them where to go, as I was the bride, but they scoped out the spot and got to work. Of course the music was beautiful and added the perfect elegance to our ceremony. I wish all of the venders I used were as professional and reliable as Charleston Entertainment.
Annie D
5.0
6/02/2022
Charleston Entertainment played during our ceremony and were wonderful! They have an incredible list of music to choose from and were so easy to work with throughout the entire pla...
nning process! I would highly recommend them! We had two string musicians.
Kaylen W
5.0
5/27/2022
Charleston Entertainment really helped turn our wedding into the party we were dreaming of! They provided a violin/cello duo for the ceremony and cocktail hour and DJ services for ...
the reception. Everything was perfect and our guests kept raving about how fun the music was! A personal highlight was their rendition of Africa by Toto which was play during our recessional. So fun and totally us! They communicated well ahead of the event and all instructions were followed perfectly. DJ Jon Feist was also amazing and played almost every song we requested. The dance floor was full all night and we really loved that he actually dj'd instead of just playing songs back-to-back. Thanks, Charleston Entertainment, for helping make our special day the BEST EVER!!
Elaine M
5.0
5/26/2022
I can't speak highly enough about Charleston Entertainment. I had a rehearsal dinner in Charleston, but I was in Pittsburgh, PA. Andrew helped with all the details of the music. He...
listened to what I was wanting to create and made suggestions about how to use music to enhance my vision. He made available examples of his music so I could be assured of the quality. The day of the event, he and his assistant arrived on time and provided wonderful background music for our event. He remembered a "special" song my son and I had shared and he made sure it was played at key moments during the event. If anyone needs a quality music experience for an upcoming event, this is the group you want.
elizabeth h
5.0
4/13/2022
Charleston Entertainment is the epitome of talented professional musicians. I have used a string trio from Charleston Entertainment on 3 different wedding occasions and couldn't h...
ave been more pleased. Their music is flawless and they are willing to work with their clients on musical selections.
I would highly recommend using Charleston Entertainment for your wedding or special event. You will be well pleased!
Susan J
5.0
3/22/2022
Andrew was awesome to work with. He was very responsive with questions and made sure we had everything lined up for song choices well in advance. I am still getting compliments o...
n the music - it was perfect - including a flawless transition to recorded accompaniment when my aunt sang. Everyone enjoyed the non-traditional string music prior to the wedding and the selections played during the ceremony were beautiful.
They also helped me to find a DJ. DJ Devon was great to work with too and kept everyone on the dance floor all afternoon (brunch wedding). He played a great selection and stayed true to our music preferences.
I would highly recommend both Andrew and DJ Devon without reservation for your next event.
Response from Charleston Entertainment on 03/23/2022
Thank you Susan. You two were a pleasure to meet, and work with, as well. What an incredib...
le view from the Indigo Rooftop at Wild Dunes too. Your aunt's rendition of Ave Maria was fantastic, as well. Speaking for our string duo and DJ Devon, we all very much enjoyed being part of your celebration, and Congratulations to you and Don! - Andrew
Jane M
5.0
12/30/2021
Charleston Entertainment provided their string trio for my daughter's wedding and reception. Tomas, Jenny, and Cameron were phenomenal musicians! Their lovely music made for an u...
nforgettable day for my family and all of our guests. They were such professionals and a complete joy to have at our event.
Carol B
5.0
12/30/2021
Charleston Entertainment exceeded our expectations with their talent and professionalism performing both Saturday (jazz) and Sunday (classical) of my daughter’s wedding weekend. Hi...
ghly recommend!
Megan C
5.0
12/29/2021
Andrew did a fantastic job performing for our ceremony and cocktail hour. They truly elevated the wedding and we’re fantastic to work with through the whole process. My sister used...
them 11 years ago for her wedding, so we knew they would do a great job but they exceeded our expectations and I’m so happy we had the opportunity to work together! 10/10 recommend using them!
Kim C
5.0
12/29/2021
Working with Andrew and his team at Charleston Entertainment for my wedding on 9/17/21 was an absolute delight. He was so helpful throughout the planning process and made the day ...
stress free. The two string musicians were so talented and we received so many compliments from our guests. I highly recommend working with Charleston Entertainment and would love to work with them again in the future.
Cara B
5.0
12/05/2021
They provided beautiful music for our ceremony!
Nicole O
5.0
7/09/2021
Andrew and Thomas did an amazing job at our intimate wedding on the beach! They truly elevated our wedding experience and had so many options for music! I would choose Charleston E...
ntertainment every time. Look no further for wedding ceremony / reception music!
Taylor B
5.0
6/30/2021
Charleston Entertainment did an amazing job at our wedding! They all were so kind and very professional through out the entire process. They are so talented and really set the perf...
ect tone for our entire wedding ceremony from the music before the ceremony to after. I can't recommend them enough! If you are looking for beautiful music you'll remember than look no further, this is the company you want! :)
Janine K
5.0
6/19/2021
Charleston Entertainment did a fantastic job at our wedding on 06/04/21. While I didn't get to hear the music prior to the walking down the aisle, all of our guests were commenting...
on how beautiful the strings sounded while they waited for the ceremony to start. We had a string trio for our 150 person wedding and i remember thinking while I was walking down the aisle that it sounded so perfect and magical. Andrew was super helpful with booking and very responsive to emails even during Covid rescheduling etc. I highly recommend!!
Dylan L
5.0
6/11/2021
Charleston Entertainment provided the music during my wedding. The whole team did a great job, and set an immaculate vibe during the entire ceremony. Andrew is great to work with, ...
and made the process super straightforward. Highly recommend!
Chelsea A
5.0
5/25/2021
We had a string duo at our wedding and they were amazing! They took songs that we were interested in and were able to play them for our ceremony without issues. Very professional a...
s well!
carolyn k
5.0
5/24/2021
Charleston Entertainment provided music for 3 parts of my daughter's wedding in Charleston on May 15, 2021. A duo played during the cocktail hour, a string trio played pre-ceremon...
y, post ceremony, dinner, and first dances. They provided a DJ for the reception. Every part of their entertainment was spectacular. The musicians were all exceptionally talented, friendly and professional. The DJ was perfect for our crowd. I cannot say enough good things about all of them. Also, Andrew was friendly and very good at guiding us through the process of deciding which types of music to have for the various parts of the evening. I highly recommend choosing this entertainment company for all of your entertainment needs!
Mary Catherine B
5.0
5/20/2021
Charleston entertainment performed beautifully for our wedding ceremony at Lowndes grove. The 4 string quartet was exactly what we wanted and they did a fantastic job! They are eas...
y to work with, and we highly recommend their services.
Taylor R
5.0
5/07/2021
We used Charleston Entertainment for our ceremony and cocktail hour music for our wedding and they were absolutely amazing!!! They played so beautifully and everyone was in awe tha...
t one of our guests even tried to put in a request of their own, haha!
I am a huge Friends fan and they even learned how to play the Friends theme song for our ceremony recessional! That was so special to me. I cannot say enough good things about them and I highly recommend them for any future event!
Michael M
5.0
5/06/2021
Fantastic duo extremely talented! We hired them for our wedding last month to do our ceremony and a cocktail hour, which was the best decision we could have made Andrew and Thomas ...
are incredible. They have an extensive list of music to pick from including modern pop which all of our guest absolutely loved. I had so many guest come up and ask where we found them so they could hire them for their events. A couple of our friends kept saying it made them feel like they where in Bridgerton all and all they made our special day so much more memorable I would 100% suggest hiring them for any event you have in the charleston area.
Rebecca K
5.0
4/27/2021
We hired Charleston Entertainment for our wedding ceremony. We selected the duo to play for the processional and recessional and they were absolutely fantastic. They set the tone f...
or our intimate and very personal ceremony. For the recessional we had them play instrumental version of Michael Bubles, "Everything." It was beautiful and set the tone for a fun and sophisticated cocktail hour. Charleston Entertainment is wonderful and I highly recommend using them.
Miller H
5.0
4/13/2021
Words cannot express how much we enjoyed Andrew and the Charleston Entertainment's music at our daughter's wedding. They are so easy to work with and the will certainly make your ...
specail day that much more special. I HIGHLY recommend having Charleston Entertainment as part of your wedding/event plans!! Thanks Andrew!!
Veronica E
5.0
4/08/2021
Highly recommend for your wedding or any event really! Super professional and was a pleasure to work with! We had a violin and cello duet and it was magical, it added another level...
of romance to it all and was totally worth the money! The process of picking the music and making the arrangements was seamless and their suggestions were perfect! Thank you Charleston Entertainment for adding the most special touch to our wedding!
Dinah J
5.0
3/16/2021
Andrew and his partner were wonderful! It was always my dream to have strings at my wedding, but being in a small town, I thought it would be impossible to find. These guys made th...
e drive from Charleston all the way to Timmonsville (keep in mind my venue changed 1 month before my wedding, and they were still so accommodating), and made my dream come true. Not to mention the music was flawless and truly made my wedding all that I had ever dreamed it would be! They were so easy to work with and so flexible. They played for both my ceremony and my cocktail hour and it was one of my favorite details from the whole day. Thank you, Andrew and Charleston Entertainment for making my wedding day perfect!
Anthony S
5.0
3/03/2021
Charleston Entertainment was everything we expected and more! My wife and I were married at Middleton Place in March 2020 - Andrew and his team were phenomenal for both the ceremon...
y and cocktail hour with a perfect mix of modern and classical songs. I couldn't recommend Andrew enough!
Tara T
5.0
2/24/2021
We hired Charleston Entertainment to play the music for our January 2021 wedding ceremony. We initially chose a duo of the violin and cello, and after the fact I decided that I wan...
ted to incorporate the beautiful organ at St. Luke's Chapel into the prelude and ceremony music and Andrew did not disappoint. They can play just about anything from classical to contemporary and they do it with style! They were even able to add in some Metallica for the prelude music for my husband!
I highly recommend Charleston Entertainment for your music needs- They are professional and accommodating and do an excellent and beautiful job.
Stephanie C
5.0
1/28/2021
Andrew and Jenny played for my daughter's November wedding at Old Wide Awake. It was the perfect touch for a beautiful day! I love classical music, especially the cello and Andrew ...
indulged me by patiently answering my numerous questions and giving me guidance where needed. The jazz and contemporary mix they played for the cocktail hour put our guests in a festive mood. Really wonderful - thank you!
Hunter S
5.0
12/04/2020
Very professional and easy to work with.
Could not have been happier with how everything went with our wedding. Andrew was easy to work with and helped us navigate the website an...
d fill out the form for what songs we wanted and when. Every song option has an audio file so you can hear what to expect when it is played on the string instruments. We asked that they learn a song 20 days before our wedding and they were able to accommodate it flawlessly. Jenny and Cameron were a hit and I received a lot of compliments all night about the songs. Great group! Would recommend to anyone for any occasion.
Brenda G
5.0
11/24/2020
The Charleston Entertainment group is excellent to work with and their music adds that magic touch! From the playable songs on their website, it is very easy to select your music f...
or your special day. Andrew and his team are true professionals and easy to work with. During COVID, we had to change the wedding date along with the wedding venue 6 weeks before the wedding but everything was seamless with this team!Outstanding!
Anna N
5.0
11/23/2020
Absolutely wonderful! There are not enough words to express how wonderful Andrew with Charleston Entertainment was to us during our wedding planning process. They were a dream to w...
ork with. Every moment of our wedding day was perfect! Highly highly recommend booking the strings for any ceremony. It made it so magical. Our DJ (Sam with Dream Day Charleston) was on point with the music all night long! He rocked the house and had everyone dancing till the very last moment of the reception. Every person who attended could not stop raving about the music, both during the ceremony and reception. These guys are truly THE BEST!!!!
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