Divina Strings | Bespoke Performers| Pop Strings | DJs

Best of Weddings (7x)

NYC, Upstate, NJ, Cape Cod, Vermont, CT

About this vendor

**Divina Strings by Danielle Turano** is the premier classical and contemporary wedding ensemble based in New Haven, CT. Featuring a talented roster of violinists, cellists, and flutists, our musicians bring elegance and charm to your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Catskills, Vermont, Miami, Palm Beach, . Owner Danielle Mancini Turano has spent her life immersed in the music and entertainment industry, performing professionally from a young age. A classically and violin virtuoso perfomring as a solist with orchestras and graduate of Kingswood-Oxford School in West Hartford, CT. Over the years, she has collaborated with an array of world-class musicians and now curates an exceptional team dedicated to creating an unforgettable musical experience for your special day. The Divina Strings ensemble is known for its versatility, performing everything from classical pieces to modern favorites with a unique and heartfelt touch. We welcome special requests and are always excited to expand our repertoire to personalize your event. We offer multiple ensemble options to suit your vision, including: 🎻 **Celine Strings** – A stunning **string quartet** (2 violins, viola, and cello) for a full, rich sound. 🎶 **Layla Emerald Orchestra** – A dynamic, larger ensemble for a grand and immersive musical experience. 🎵 **Pure Harmony Project** – A unique fusion group blending classic instruments with contemporary influences. For your **reception**, our top-tier DJs are ready to keep the party going, including: 🎧 **DJ Lion King** – A high-energy DJ known for mixing the best in pop, dance, and classics to keep the dance floor packed. Additionally, we provide a range of **top-tier wedding musicians**, including **harpists, guitarists, and even bagpipers**, to bring a distinctive touch to your celebration. Let **Divina Strings by Danielle Turano** bring the perfect soundtrack to your special day with **refined artistry and unforgettable performances**.

Details

Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Instruments

Cello
Fiddle
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Organ

Music Genres

Bluegrass
Celtic
Classical
Country
Dance
EDM

Music Services

Live Music
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party

Awards and Affiliations

5

out of 5.0

91 reviews

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2/20/2025 • Julie S

Oh my goodness! We cannot rate Danielle and Divina Strings highly enough. Sheer perfection. I was the mother of the bride. My daughter was very particular about the music as she's a former musician and has unique tastes. She didn't want just any DJ, and found Danielle, who found the perfect "real DJ" rather than wedding DJ. He was truly amazing and the wedding and after party were filled with happy dancers. But that was just part of the fabulous, uniquely good entertainment. In our first video call with Danielle, I could tell that she had amazing energy-- that's not really the kind of person I am or a thing I would normally say. But she had it. I felt good talking to her and she just has that kind of a presence. We expected a lot and got an even better experience on the day of the wedding. The string trio was perfect and elegant. The curated jazz during cocktail hour impeccable. Danielle as MC and electric violinist and leader: sublime. Many people said it was the most fun wedding they'd been to and it really was because of Danielle and the entertainment she assembled and coordinated and created. We had a lot of ups and downs during the wedding planning process, but Danielle and Divina Strings were all ups. We're all still smiling thinking of how spectacular she was. And we're picky. Thank you, Danielle, for giving my daughter and her husband and so many others the night of their dreams. I'm a huge fan. Rarely does anything exceed expectations in this way.

5/19/2024 • Don M

It was an incredible experience and partnership. The music and performance was absolutely prefect, and exceptionally professional.

1/10/2024 • Kaleigh H

We used Danielle's company for our wedding on 7/8/23. We could not recommend her and her team enough. She not only helped with our welcome party, to our ceremony but also our afterparty! Her talent is incredible but its her demeanor, professionalism and organization is what stood out! We could not thank her enough!

11/22/2023 • John C

We had our daughter's wedding on 11/11/23. Danielle is a true professional! Her talent is simply AMAZING! From the cocktail hour to the dance floor she was engaged with the people! Fantastic with the bridal party, out on the dance floor playing and dancing. Our daughter's face says it all when her and Danielle had a moment on the dance floor that was PRICELESS! I would hire her for anything and everything dealing with music and entertainment! A lovely person to work with! Thank you Danielle for an amazing day/night! One we will cherish forever! Sincerely John & Angela C (Parents of the bride Jenna)!

11/01/2023 • Pate R

Wow. Just Wow. Divina Strings is amazing!!! Danielle played our ceremony and cocktail hour and the amount of people that told us how much they loved her was awesome. Some people even danced during cocktail hour (that’s how good she was). Not to mention that she was so professional and extremely nice in the most genuine way. She made our experience perfect!

7/10/2023 • Danielle D

I am a wedding planner and can tell you that this group is absolutely fabulous. They are beyond professional and amazing at what they do. I will be recommending them to all of my future clients.

10/02/2022 • Grace & Dom C

Danielle was an absolute pleasure to work with! She brought such fun and bright energy to our wedding day with her beautiful music! She was always available for a call and we had so much fun planning our ceremony song list with her. She had creative suggestions and helped us come up with a song list that was so personal and meaningful for us! She is so talented and we are so grateful for the way she elevated our wedding ceremony with such beautiful music! Our guests absolutely loved hearing the violin as they entered our ceremony location and had so many compliments to share! Thank you so much Danielle!

9/27/2022 • Edna S

Absolutely amazing experience! They were so thoughtful in making sure that they understood exactly what I was looking for and made my dream come to life! Highly recommend!

9/11/2022 • Kate D

We are so happy we chose Divina Strings for our wedding! Ceremony music was very important to us, and we selected a somewhat lesser-known piece for our processional. Even though it wasn't in their usual repertoire, Danielle and her team played the quartet so beautifully and timed the music perfectly with our walk down the aisle. Divina Strings has an extensive list of classical and pop songs, and the quality is impeccable. We would recommend them to any couple!

8/16/2022 • Sarah F

We hired Divinia Strings for my sister's wedding. I am a professional violinist myself, so I was involved with the planning process from start to finish. Danielle and her string quartet were incredible. They performed a special request we had for the ceremony, and were great with communication. From pop tunes to classical pieces, they were flawless. Thanks Danielle and your team!

8/09/2022 • Sabrina J

Danielle went above and beyond for us! We instantly connected and she understood my vision. She helped me create the experience and vibe I was going for, bringing together a DJ with live instrumentals (drums, electric violin, trumpet, and sax) - it was amazing and a great mixup from a traditional DJ without going for a full band! We love her and her team <3 Would absolutely recommend Divina Strings to others for any music event needs!

7/13/2022 • Briana M

Danielle from Divina was absolutely amazing! She captured my vision for my wedding day from the very beginning! She worked with me through the whole process, answered all of my questions in great time, and assured me my day of music would go exactly how I pictured it. SHE WAS NOT WRONG! She made my wedding day everything and more! If you are looking for a violinist for your wedding, look no further than Divina Strings! You will not regret it!

5/10/2022 • Danielle V

Danielle was so awesome to work with during the process. My daughter's ceremony wouldn't have been the same without Danielle and her fellow artists. Love, love, love!!!

1/09/2022 • David P

Working with Divina Strings was a great decision for our wedding! The process of booking a cellist and a guitarist for our ceremony was easy, smooth, and everyone was courteous and professional. The two musicians assigned, played beautifully and we got many compliments from our guests. I highly recommend working with Divina Strings for your wedding!

10/10/2021 • Elyse R

We had the quartet play for prior to our ceremony, ceremony and all of cocktail hour- we couldn’t have been any happier with how beautiful they sounded and the ambiance they projected over the entire experience. Our wedding was over a week ago and guests are contacting me to tell me what a beautiful addition it was to have them and how they were eager to hear each song that was played! Would absolutely have hired them 1000 times over and HIGHLY recommend working with them for your next event

9/07/2021 • Chris B

Danielle and her team are best in class. She arrived early, stayed late, and did an outstanding job delivering a diverse program of music throughout our wedding. Cannot recommend her more highly.

7/14/2021 • Laura A

Working with Divina was a DREAM! They were such a special touch on our big day. I had been undecided about whether to include a string quartet for our wedding and I am so glad we made the decision to work with Danielle and do it. She heard every word of what I was looking for and made it happen - we got so many compliments on the music and how well it contributed to our vibe and day. Who knew strings could be so FUN?? Divina made it happen for us :)

5/31/2021 • Ashley C

Honestly I cannot say enough great things. Danielle, Heather and their team are absolutely incredible. It's a week later and my family and friends are still ranting and raving "where did you find them?" Now, on the app Danielle gives you, you provide her with links of your songs from youtube. Now realistically speaking you cannot ask someone with years of talent to "make sure it sounds like the YouTube version you love so much" however don't ask me how (especially when I gave Danielle songs SO LATE) she made them sound exactly like YouTube? Serious ear for music. Heather, our cantor, sent me her singing less than a minute of Amazing Grace. Boom. hired. Speechless. We won't even continue because I just have never heard someone sing like Heather. My entire church ceremony was a dream. As well as my first dance. I can't say thank you enough for making our music the exact way we wanted you guys really made our dreams come true.

11/02/2020 • Jacqueline A

We booked Divina Strings late in our wedding planning process due to some last minute changes, and we couldn't be happier that we worked with them! They were extremely responsive, easy to work with, and ready to jump right in with our limited planning timeline with a truly personal touch for our ceremony. Danielle is awesome, and she and her team worked with us to build bonus playlists for dinner. The musicians themselves were extremely talented, and so many of our guests said that having them play was one of their favorite parts of our ceremony. If you're looking for live music during a ceremony and cocktail hour, we highly recommend going with them.

10/17/2020 • Melissa C

Danielle and her husband did an AMAZING job at our intimate wedding this October. We had about 20 people in attendance at our outdoor ceremony, and every single guest mentioned how the music literally moved them to tears. They were a pleasure to work with and truly made our day MAGICAL. It wouldn’t have been the same without them. THANK YOU!!

7/08/2020 • Lisa D

I have been lucky enough to work with Danielle multiple times for my clients events and she ALWAYS goes above and beyond for them even bringing in surprise guests and making it extra special! So lucky to be able to recommend her to clients.

11/05/2019 • Sondra T

I got married on October 25, 2019 and had Divina Strings for my ceremony and cocktail hour. They were amazing! They were dressed beautifully, their music was perfection. For the ceremony they played all classical songs per my request then for the cocktail hour they played all modern pop songs which were amazing! They were professional, classy, elegant and the most perfect touch at our wedding. Danielle is so easy to talk to and work with! Thank you for making my wedding perfect!

11/04/2019 • Peter B

We couldn’t be happier with the performance by Divina Strings. They made our ceremony magical with all of our favorite songs and they are extremely talented. It was really beautiful to hear them play and it’s exactly what we were hoping for . They were so easy to work with as well. We highly recommend them .

11/01/2019 • Alex T

We had a wonderful experience with Divina Strings and Danielle! The string trio for my wedding was extremely professional and showed up well in advance to the start of my ceremony. We had some weather issues, and the musicians were more than accommodating with the location changes. They played a fun mix of pop music, and set the tone for the rest of the evening. Thank you for making our day even more special and magical!

8/11/2019 • Mike L

My husband and I got married last fall, and we had Divina Strings play at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. The group was very friendly and professional, and the music sounded so nice. Overall their performance was a gorgeous addition to our wedding. Danielle was easy to work with in advance of the wedding to plan the repertoire — including 2 custom songs included in the package! The group was super accommodating to the unique aspects of our venue: we got married at the top of Mt. Sunapee, which was only accessible by chairlift. Half the group welcomed guests arriving at the bottom of the mountain and half played for guests arriving at the top until the ceremony began, and the whole quartet (including the cello) made it up the mountain for the ceremony. Walking down the aisle to the beautiful strings is a moment we’ll never forget. They also worked closely with our DJ to play along with our first dance and mother-son dances, including some choreography, which was a special touch and nice surprise. Overall we would highly recommend them for any wedding!

6/13/2019 • Nicole S

Wow! Just wow! Divina Strings exceeded our expectations for our wedding ceremony. We had a string trio that played songs we selected as guests were arriving, for the ceremony and the recessional. The trio arrived early to set up and all were professional, friendly and dressed sharply. Our guests enjoyed hearing the pop covers they do so beautifully and it really set the vibe of whimsical fun that we were going for, "shake it off" is just a better song when they do it! My husband and I were over the moon happy that they agreed to do a string cover of "Where Is My Mind" by The Pixies for our recessional song, this song in particular is very important to us and the string trio nailed it, making the recessional exactly how I had imagined! I am so happy that we had the pleasure of working with them on our wedding day and I couldn't recommend them more to people considering their magical services!

5/29/2019 • Rachel A

Divina Strings was fabulous to work with for the ceremony of our May 2019 wedding. We hired them very early in the process - they were so easy to work with and very responsive. We got married at the Inn at Longshore and they have a long standing relationship with them which made me feel very confident. I even had a special request, that they play with the band for one song, which they agreed to immediately and assured me that they would get in touch with them to coordinate. The day of was perfect and I didn’t have to worry about a thing.

3/08/2019 • Julia B

We loved having Divina Strings at our wedding ceremony! It was the perfect complement to our vintage circus theme wedding. It was amazing to work with them and I’m so happy they were in Florida at this time. Thank you again!

11/16/2018 • Joanna C

Danielle at Divina Strings was very nice on the phone explaining everything to me when we were considering booking live music for our wedding ceremony (in October 2018). We decided to work with them and filled out a survey for certain songs for different parts of the ceremony. We hired them as a trio, which seemed to make sense for high quality sound without spending too much money. Leading up to the wedding Danielle was a little unresponsive due to the busy season. She would go without answering my email for over a week and she asked me to book a phone appointment before the wedding but then forgot to call me. Not to worry, we worked out any outstanding details and the music was beautiful the day of our wedding. It really added something extra and special for our ceremony and I would work with Danielle again for sure.

11/12/2018 • Kelsey R

Divina Strings added the perfect touch to our wedding! We had them play during the reception and though as the Bride I only heard what they played as I walked down the isle - they did an amazing job! The day was windy and rainy but they added such elegance that just drowned out the weather. Highly recommend!

10/26/2018 • Jeffrey H

Beautiful music! The violinist did a great job despite the freezing cold. They're really easy to work with and nice and were able to learn a song that I requested. 5/5 I'd hire them again.

9/26/2018 • Jason F

Divina was so amazing for our wedding! We first got in touch with Divina after doing some searching online. Danielle responded immediate to our request and we set up a time to talk. We knew we wanted a string trio for our ceremony, but beyond that we weren't sure what to do for dinner and reception. Danielle offered to provide a curated music experience for the entire night and we jumped at the chance. She provided a flow to the whole event that was key. Our expectations were greatly exceeded by Danielle and her staff. The music was great! We requested a mix of pop and classical for the ceremony and then Danielle put together an awesome live jazzy arrangement for dinner which was perfect. She then DJ'd the rest of the night and everyone had an awesome time. After the event the bar tenders said they had never seen a dance floor so full for so long! On top of all of that, Danielle went the extra mile at every opportunity. She was always punctual and accommodating. We are not musicians by any stretch of the imagination so it was nice to be able to have an expert to trust! During the ceremony she was constantly checking on us. She even brought us appetizers that we wouldn't have other wise been able to try because we were busy signing our marriage certificate and getting picture taken. This meant so much to us - we were able to relax! We got so many compliments on the music during and after the wedding. People still talk about it. I highly recommend booking Divina for your event!

9/25/2018 • Ariel D

We had a string trio for our wedding. They were wonderful. Everyone said what great, upbeat music they played. Very professional, and wonderful musicians! Thanks for helping make our day great!

9/22/2018 • Lindsay K

We booked Divina Strings for ceremony and cocktail hour music. Choosing Danielle and her team was easy, she was so friendly and incredibly helpful. We had a guitar and violin which were absolutely beautiful. It created such a cool atmosphere. They played awesome songs and were so talented. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

9/20/2018 • Monique S

From the beginning I knew that we had to have live music during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. After speaking to Danielle on the phone I knew very quickly that Divina Strings would be the company that we would hire to perform on our big day. Danielle has such a warm and enthusiastic personality, her love for music is obvious. She really wanted to understand the vision we had for our wedding day and how to enhance it with music. The booking process was simple, we went with a string quartet. There was a song that I wanted played during the ceremony that wasn't in their repertoire but Danielle made it happen no problem. My husband and I were unable to make it to cocktail hour to hear them play but the guests all raved about their sound. The music during the ceremony was beautiful. I would recommend Divina Strings to anyone for their wedding!

9/17/2018 • Emma V

Danielle is the best!! She was the perfect touch to my church ceremony and cocktail hour. She played awesome music and it was something guests were not expecting. She really made a nice touch to our day and we absolutely loved her as well. A absolute doll and so talented!

8/10/2018 • Mark H

The string duet Divina provided were great. Totally worth it as the music stood out. Many guests commented afterward just how special the music made the ceremony. Danielle is a pleasure to work with and the web site really has some easy and intuitive tools to customize the event. Every penny worth it!!!!

7/13/2018 • Monica M

We had a wonderful experience with Divina Strings and Danielle. When we were searching for musicians, she came to meet with us and talked us through our options -- she had a warmth and energy and that made us feel excited to work with her. She performed as a duo-- with violin and guitar/keyboard for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. Their sound was beautiful and I love how Danielle worked the room during the ceremony (plus her hair/make-up/and outfit were fantastic!).

6/25/2018 • Kimberly R

Divina Strings is an absolutely amazing experience. Danielle and her staff are are professional as they are talented! Our string trio was the highlight of our ceremony and cocktail hour. They arrived early to set up and practice, were impeccably dressed and played our music selections flawlessly! I cannot compliment Divina Strings enough, thank you for making our special day even more magical!

6/18/2018 • Alyssa B

Divina strings did the music for my ceremony and I had multiple guests coming up to me to compliment them (especially perfect by Ed Sheeran). They were very easy to deal with during the whole planning process and worked around my busy schedule. I would definitely recommend them!

5/07/2018 •

Had a string trio for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Group was easy to work with and the music was terrific.

10/30/2017 •

Thank you so much to Divina Strings and Danielle for the beautiful music at our ceremony and cocktail hour. Danielle made the whole process seamless from our initial contact through the wedding day. We have received so many compliments on the music and highly recommend Divina Strings !!

10/28/2017 • Danielle T

Working with Danielle was one of the best experiences I could have asked for when planning my wedding day. She was kind, honest, and extremely helpful in all of her suggestions and responses. DIVINA's selection of music was also everything we could have wanted and more! They even learned a brand new song just for us! The day of the wedding was also magical. OUr guests cannot stop talking about the String Quartet performance! My mother was so happy we went with the best. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a world-class and stress-free experience!

10/18/2017 • Donna E

Danielle was wonderful to work with. I hired a cellist to perform at my wedding ceremony. The cellist was on time, as a matter of fact, came early. He was very personable and professional. We covered all the timing issues with him. The material was spot on - pre arranged with him and executed flawlessly. It made the ambiance so wonderful. Guest are still talking about his music. My mother absolutely loved him! I would highly recommend using Divina Strings for your next event.

10/09/2017 • Rachael S

Danielle and Heather were amazing at our wedding ceremony. They made our ceremony so beautiful and elegant, it was better than we could have ever dreamed of. From the very beginning Danielle was great to work with, quick to respond emails and answer questions. I was undecided about music and they were able to help me pick music that was perfectly beautiful. Thank you so much Danielle and Heather!

10/05/2017 • Sarena M

The string trio was absolutely amazing!! We heard nothing but compliments on how beautiful the ceremony was. I can't wait to see the footage, and hear the beautiful music again. We unfortunately didn't get to hear them during cocktail hour or speak with them prior. We were taking pictures when they got there, and during cocktail hour. Everyone was ecstatic they played the Game Of Thrones theme song . My only regret was with myself. I was sad that they didn't get something to eat or drink from the waitstaff during the cocktail hour. I would recommend them over and over again.

9/29/2017 • Jackie W

Divina String and Mario Manolo Salsa Band are amazing to work with and do an outstanding job for getting the crowd dancing to some amazing salsa music! I highly recommend this group and can not wait to work with them again. Jackie Watson Jaclyn Watson Events Luxury Wedding Planner

9/12/2017 • Andrea R

Absolutely wonderful. The string trio for my wedding was extremely professional and showed up well in advance to the start of my ceremony. We had some weather issues, and the musicians were more than accommodating with the location changes. The music was heavenly and perfectly accompanied the flow and feeling of the ceremony. I opted to have the trio play through out cocktail hour and would highly recommend doing to. They played a fun mix of pop music, and set the tone for the rest of the evening.

7/07/2017 • Samantha M

I cannot say enough great things about Divina Strings!! Throughout the entire process, they were extremely professional, and I didn't feel like I was just working with a vendor. They made the conversations feel like I was talking to a friend! Their music is outstanding! They play a mix of classical and current music and will even learn a song if you request. They played Pachabels Canon in D as I walked down the aisle, which I have thought about since I was a little girl and brought me to tears. Absolutely amazing!

7/06/2017 • Heather L

WONDERFUL! They exceeded all expectations! The music set the exact tone we wanted for our ceremony. Danielle and Andrew were both easy to work with, listened, and delivered perfectly!