Charleston Entertainment

, flexible, and organized. They made the whole process fun and easy. Thank you so much!

ve! I couldn’t have been more impressed and happier to have them play me walking down the aisle!

ll I ask of you” from Phantom started playing I was able to practically float down the aisle with a huge smile on my face. Thank you guys so much!!

ng and Classical Charleston was immediate to confirm the change! They are great people and so talented!

and in this area, they do not disappoint. While their performance was absolutely beautiful, my personal requests to Andrew regarding the music for my wedding were not honored and I found this to be highly disappointing. I specifically asked Andrew to be sure not to play a couple of songs in their repertoire during our prelude or cocktail hour, (one being Vivaldi’s Spring from the Four Seasons), not because they are terrible pieces, but as a music instructor and someone who also plays for weddings, on my wedding day, the last thing I wanted to hear were pieces I teach or play all of the time. I emailed him directly, and I also included my wedding planner in these emails to be sure we were all on the same page. As I am sitting in the gardens waiting to come down the aisle, I hear them playing the exact piece that I requested them to not play. I don’t know if he thought I wouldn’t be able to hear it and therefore, out of sight out of mind, or if he completely forgot, or if he intentionally played a piece I asked him not to play, but in any case I was pretty upset about it at the time. I specifically asked them to stick to their upbeat classical and jazz pieces listed in their repertoire during the cocktail hour, and as we came in to the cocktail area after pictures, they were playing Christina Perry’s “Thousand Years,” which is neither classical nor jazz, and is also a song I personally really, really dislike (no matter how beautifully it is played). The rest of the cocktail hour included pop songs. Yes, they were played beautifully, but this is not what I asked for. I had initially requested a solo cello piece to come down the aisle to, and he highly discouraged it, despite it being what I really wanted. I understand we paid for the quartet, but we had the ceremony mic’ed so it should have just been played as requested. I ended up changing the entrance piece and having the cello solo played during the ceremony reading, but it wasn’t my first choice. That piece had a lot of personal meaning so it was disappointing to have to deal with this and had I not already paid him in full at the time of this conversation, I would have simply forfeited my deposit and switched companies. So, yes. Classical Strings employs top-notch musicians. Their performance will wow your guests. If you have no specific ideas in mind for your music, they will be perfect. However, if you have specific prelude or cocktail hour requests, or if you have a specific vision for the music for your ceremony, I hesitate to recommend a company that did not respect my requests. This interaction was not what I expected, and while I was impressed with their musicianship, I was not so impressed with the other aspects of my experience and this put a damper on what was otherwise a very lovely day.

eting understand and gracious enough to stay for the entire ceremony and cocktail hour! We so appreciated their kindness and their incredible talent!

ence in my vision was amazing! Thank you for making our wedding day even more special! I would highly recommend!

ble to working with our soloist as well as accommodating several song requests. Music was perfection. Stop looking and hire them!!

These guys were complete professionals that needed little to no direction. They entertained guests and kept the feel of the wedding both classy and beautiful. I had always dreamed of walking down the aisle to a string version of "1,000 years" and it was even better than I had hoped! If you are looking for a string duo, trio or anything else it would be a mistake to go with anyone else.

erstand. When I asked for a trumpet to my wedding processional, Andrew handled the request with ease and that walk down the aisle was everything I could have imagined. A great job and we would highly recommend!

ay-of set-up. From their samples, we could tell their quality was top-notch, but as I heard them playing in the courtyard while I waited to walk down the aisle I knew our wedding would be everything we dreamed of. That might sound dramatic, but do not underestimate the value of live music! They created the authentic, romantic environment we wanted our guests to enjoy. I cannot recommend their talent enough!

s only able to witness the songs they played as I entered and left the ceremony, but they played Aladdin's A Whole New World at my request! Of all the things I planned, this was what I was looking forward to THE MOST and it turned out so lovely. I don't have the words to express how grateful I am that I found Andrew and Classical Charleston! Book them!

thing to make you day unique! Highly recommend. They are so easy to work with!

ased. I hate I did not get to introduce myself and thank you in person, but I could hear your melodies echoing through the trees as we were getting photos after the ceremony and it made my heart sing. You guys just rocked it and everyone at the ceremony bragged and bragged on your talent. I know it was a push for you to get there for us and I want to thank you for making it happen. I do hope that you guys got some food and full bellies before leaving as I'm sure it was a long day for you! If there is anything I can ever do for you in terms of recommendations, etc., please do let me know. WE just loved you and could not have been more pleased with you and the event itself. I am so glad Frankie Beckham, my amazing wedding planner, found you. Cheers!

onal wedding music and I selected a song that my husband loves and is always humming to me, so I thought that would be perfect. It was when we were lining up that I learned I wouldn't get what I wanted, despite the musical selection being repeatedly confirmed. I was disappointed but grateful that we had selected a back up song, which they were able to play. I would have been very upset if I had to walk down the aisle to a traditional wedding march. This musical missed mark really was the only blip on an otherwise perfect day. I would recommend Classical Charleston but if you want something non-traditional perhaps ask for a copy of the music and have it on had if it is forgotten.

orrespondence was nothing short of very professional and I would recommend this group to anyone looking for this style of ceremony music.

t to finish, Andrew and Classical Charleston were a pleasure to work with. From classical arrangements to modern tunes, every song was beautiful. You will not go wrong hiring Classical Charleston for your special event. These guys (and gals) rock!

fully to songs they were familiar with. They did a beautiful job! I received compliments all night! They were prompt, professional and wonderful to work with. I definitely recommend their services!

rough phone or email! One of the best decisions we made!!!

working with us to suit a mix of religions and tradition. I would happily hire them again.

t our request. They were on time, looked great, interacted well with guests, and sounded wonderful.

emony, their music was worth every last penny!It was so elegant and the musicians were all very talented. The great thing with Classical Charleston (and what made us choose them over another company), was the fact that we could "preview" actual recordings of their performances via their website, so we knew exactly the quality of music we would receive on our wedding day. Without a doubt...Classical Charleston should be your top pick for live ceremony music!

got engaged. I could not have imagined a better string duo for our wedding ceremony than Classical Charleston. As the bride, I of course didn't hear any of the prelude, and was a BIT distracted during the ceremony to really pay attention to anything other than the face of my husband-to-be- but in watching and listening to the video recording after the fact, I am can definitely say with full confidence that the music was absolutely phenomenal. CLASSIC for sure; elegant, professional, worth every penny, stunning. Wedding worthy!!!

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el we wanted and they did a great job. Highly recommend.

ional (I used the latter) songs. I would definitely recommend!

about how lovely the music was and how friendly all of the musicians were. They are very reasonably priced as well and have a diverse selection of music for ceremonies and receptions/cocktail hours. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

the prelude, ceremony music, and postlude. They did a beautiful job. Thanks, Andrew and team, for making our family's day extraordinary.

highly recommend their services to anyone.

Air by Bach, I started crying in front of hundreds of people at the expo! I knew then I just HAD to have them play at my wedding. They absolutely lived up to my expectations and their talent is truly moving. Andrew is very quick to answer any questions you might have and is very professional to work with. Thank you Andrew and Tomas!

have emailed them to get my momey back for that 3rd person and they have yet to get back to me and that was over a month ago. Other than that we were pleased with the service.

riefly with my husband just prior to the ceremony, and the music was perfect as was the timing. We got many compliments from our guest regarding the ceremony music and their skill. I would not hesitate to select Classical Charleston again for another event!

in my dressing room at the wedding ceremony location and hearing them play the first note and I felt so at peace and happy. They were that beautiful. Professional and extremely talented, I encourage everyone to meet Andrew and use this service if you are even thinking about this style of music for your ceremony and/or reception. You will not be disappointed.

he whole getting married part of it, but what I did hear was absolutely lovely. Andrew was so easy to work with, once I had the date set with him there was nothing else that I needed to worry about. If you are looking for that special touch for your ceremony, look no further!

o have them playing as people arrived.