Dorian String Quartet

We had the absolute pleasure of having Dorian String quartet perform at our wedding, and they truly added an unforgettable touch to our special day. From the moment we first reached out, communication with Alexis was seamless and responsive. She made the entire process incredibly easy, understanding our vision and ensuring that every detail was perfectly executed. During the ceremony, the quartet's performance was nothing short of magical. Their music created a beautiful and emotional atmosphere that left both us and our guests in awe. And we LOVED having them perform for cocktail hour as well. If you can swing both, do it!! The repertoire they selected was perfectly suited to the vibe of our event, keeping our guests entertained and setting the perfect tone for the evening. We couldn't have asked for better live music on our wedding day. If you're looking for a string quartet that combines talent, professionalism, and outstanding communication, look no further. We highly recommend them to anyone seeking to add a touch of class and emotion to their event!

This was the perfect Quartet for us to hire! They arrived early and played for our guests as they were getting seated and waiting. We received a lot of positive feedback from our guests about how much they enjoyed the music. There was a great list to choose from, with both contemporary and fun songs, as well as traditional and classical songs. My husband wanted an *NSYNC song and they were able to arrange this. I would absolutely hire them again for a smaller event and would highly recommend any wedding to hire them.

You need the Dorian String Quartet at your ceremony and cocktail hour! I heard them play at my friend's wedding and was BLOWN AWAY. I hired them immediately for mine. They just brought the ceremony and cocktail hour to life. Each piece was more beautiful than the last! Alexis was so communicative, flexible and professional. Book right now! My family and friends are still talking about how unique and magical this was!

The Dorian String Quartet made our ceremony magical! We had a very specific vision and Alexis worked with us to make it happen. We would give 10 stars if we could.

Alexis and Dorian String Quartet were such a pleasure to work with leading up to my wedding. They were such professionals, and reviewed all of the custom arrangements with me weeks before the event. Going into my wedding, I was confident Dorian was going to knock it out of the park. And indeed they did! They performed excellently at my ceremony and really added such a beautiful element. The sound was tight, crisp, and full. Thank you, Alexis, and the whole quartet, for making our special day all the more special!

Dorian String Quartet was great to work with. They had many songs to choose from and allowed us to choose all music for ceremony and cocktail hour. It was a crazy day with a lot of unexpected rain, but they still played and sounded beautiful. They were also very quick to respond to emails, which we appreciate!

Alexis made everything simple and my wife was never worried about the music at all. The musicians were friendly, and best of all sounded great. Huge thanks!

Dorian String Quartet was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! Alexis was so responsive and accommodating with our requests, and made it so easy to pick music that really represented what my husband and I wanted for our special day. The ceremony was beautiful and exactly what we dreamed. We received so many compliments from our family about the cocktail hour music. They were shocked and delighted that we had a classy quartet playing stuff like Led Zeppelin, especially after hearing the beautiful classical music they heard at the ceremony. I highly recommend this group to anyone who wants to enhance their wedding memories!

Dorian String Quartet was absolutely amazing! They played the ceremony & cocktail hour music at our wedding. It was so seamless working with Alexis leading up to the event — they were always quick to respond and provided helpful guidance and documents to help us pick the music we wanted. At the event, they played beautifully! Our guests thought so too— we had multiple people come up to us to tell us how amazing they thought they played and asked for their info. Thank you Dorian String Quartet for making our ceremony so special. We can't thank you and recommend you enough!

We hired the Dorian String Quartet for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Alexis was our point of contact and she was extremely easy to get a hold of and a pleasure to work with. They already have an extensive repertoire of songs in their catalog, but we loved that we were able to pick a few new ones for the quartet to learn ahead of our big day, just to make things even more personal and meaningful. Thank you for making our wedding day so special!

The Dorian String Quartet were amazing and extremely helpful ! They guided me with song choices and were very easy to communicate with. As a stressed out bride it was so relieving to feel I was in good hands ! They had answers to every question I had. Every guest raved about how beautiful the music was and I am so glad I decided to go with them for ceremony and cocktail hour. The guests really loved listening to the music during cocktail hour. Their music made the ceremony feel like an absolute dream. My only regret was not being able to spend time listening to them more during cocktail hour!

The Dorian String Quartet were a pleasure to work with, talented, professional, flexible and fun! The quartet’s accomplished and varied repertoire gave me my beloved classical pieces, while my husband enjoyed his classic rock. The music that they created was so beautiful that my guests couldn’t stop talking about how good they were. Many thanks to Alexis and the Dorian String Quartet for helping make my wedding day so special!

Dorian String Quartet was an absolute pleasure to work with and an even bigger joy to listen to. They added so much ambiance and really helped set the stage for our ceremony. We also had them perform for our cocktail hour. They had such a great list of songs for us to choose from and were willing to learn the ones that they didn’t already know. We really can’t overstate what a joy it was to work with Alexis. She was so accommodating, polite and prompt in her replies. If there was any complaints we could muster up, it’s that their preview files on their site don’t do their live performances any justice. They performed all of our music so well it may as well have been a studio recording. Can’t recommend Dorian String Quartet enough for anyone looking to enhance their ceremony and/or cocktail hour with beautiful music.

Alexis and her fellow musicians are so talented, easy to work with, and provided excellent music at our wedding. We enjoyed the process from pre-wedding planning to the day of. Their music brought so much joy to us and our guests. Their repertoire is vast too! We would hire them again gladly!

I am a Covid Bride and we had scheduled Dorian Quartet to play at our wedding (which was supposed to be in September of 2020). Unfortunately, like many couples, we made the difficult decision to cancel our wedding due to the pandemic. Dorian Quartet was so responsive and understanding and worked with us to remedy a situation that was beyond our control. We sincerely appreciated the grace and professionalism. I would highly recommend - these are good people!!

Alexis and the Dorian String Quarter are incredibly professional, flexible, and respond quickly to any questions we had! The biggest advice I can give to future brides (and especially all the Coronabrides!) is to pick vendors who you feel good about and know will do right by you when unexpected obstacles arise. I assure you the Dorian String Quartet will treat you like family and is a wonderful trustworthy vendor who will work with you through these challenging times. Alexis also always answers emails within a few hours which is one of my personal favorite vendor qualities. Look no further - these musicians are the best!

The Dorian String Quartet was AMAZING and worth every penny! From the minute we signed our contract, Alexis was responsive and helpful every step of the way. They went above and beyond and were able to put together a custom song for our ceremony that wasn't a very common piece to be played on the strings. It was so special to us! Everything was beautiful on our wedding day for our outdoor ceremony at the Grandview and our guests are STILL talking about how nice of an addition it was seven months later! If you are thinking about booking them, DO IT! You will not be disappointed!!

The Dorian Quartet was amazing! Worth every penny. From the beginning, Alexis was great at communicating. Everyone kept telling my husband and I how beautiful our ceremony was, and I know that was partially because of the beautiful string quartet we had. It totally set the tone for our wedding. They played for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Couldn't be happier! I wish we we're able to enjoy them more, but being the Bride & Groom we missed most of our cocktail hour. Thank you to the Dorian Quartet for helping to make it the best day our lives!

They were wonderful. All our guests were very pleased with the quality of music delivered by the quartet. They were very accommodating and worked with my daughter to make her wedding very special I would highly recommend them for any function you may need their services.

Alexis was so easy to work with. The music was just beautiful.

We used the Dorian String Quartet for our daughter's wedding last June and they exceeded our expectations! Alexis was fantastic to work with throughout the planning process and answered every question we had. The music on the day of was absolutely incredible. Would highly recommend!!

Dorian string quartet was the perfect choice for our wedding. I heard them perform at my best friends wedding earlier this year so it was not a hard choice at all. Alexis was so prompt and professional and made each interaction seamless. We wound up booking the trio instead of the quartet but their performance was flawless. I am so happy we booked Dorian String and I highly recommend them.

The Dorian String Quartet made our son’s wedding even more special. Not only does this talented group of musicians play traditional music but they have an extensive list of many other styles from which to choose. There is something for all musical tastes. They were very easy to work with. They arrived when they said they would and were willing to accompany our daughter, a classically trained singer, on Ave Maria. We couldn’t have been more pleased. The music selections ranged from Schuberts’ Ave Maria to music from the Game of Thrones. If you want exceptional musicians and quality music the Dorian String Quartet is the quartet for your wedding.

Alexis from Dorian was very easy to work with, organized, and provided a huge list of songs to choose from. She set the mood of our Onteora Mountain House wedding to sophisticated and magical. My vision for the ceremony and cocktail hour, and the specific details I requested were all carried out meticulously. For example, I wanted to walk down the mountain steps to one song, and have another song start playing for my dad and I to walk down the aisle to. Also affordably priced. If you want a string quartet to add sophisticated elegance to your wedding, you’ve found them!

Dorian string quartet was incredible to work with. The music sounded great and really made our big day special. Would highly recommend.

Alexis at Dorian String Quartet was wonderful to work with. Being Star Wars fans, one of our top priorities was finding a quartet that could play the main theme song - not only could Dorian String Quartet play it - our guests were in AWE! They were amazing. If you are thinking about getting a quartet, just do it! Especially if you are having an outdoor ceremony. Our guests absolutely loved it. Dorian String Quartet was particularly skilled and Alexis was so responsive and professional. Thank you for being a part of our special day!

Dorian String Quartet recently played during the ceremony portion of my daughter's wedding, and it was a perfect way to start the ceremony! While I was not at the ceremony venue during the waiting period before it began, friends and family told me how beautiful and peaceful the string quartet music was, and that it set the mood for the ceremony. The songs they played as my daughter walked down the aisle, for the musical interlude, and the recessional were all lovely. Alexis was really easy to work with to coordinate the booking, and also to plan the song list with the bride and groom. If you are looking for beautiful string music for your wedding, I highly recommend Dorian String Quartet!

The Dorian String Quartet is professional in every sense of the word. The selection that they played before our ceremony was loved by guests and we thoroughly enjoyed the processional and recessional. They offer a wide range of music, from classical to rock/pop. Given enough time and for a very nominal fee, they were able to learn two special songs for us. Alexis was responsive and easy to work with. We’d recommend them to anyone looking for acoustic music for their ceremony in the Hudson Valley.

Choosing Dorian String Quartet added so much to our wedding ceremony. Alexis was so helpful and quick with responses and we are so grateful for the beautiful ambiance they brought to our ceremony.

We hired the Dorian String Quartet to play at our Wedding this past Spring. They played as our guests were seated and throughout the ceremony, everyone kept commenting on how beautiful the music was. Alexis was such a pleasure to work with, and could not have made the process any easier. She provided us with a selection of recommended music to choose from. However the best part of the experience was their ability and willingness to orchestrate and learn new pieces to customize our wedding. We had everything from Leonard Cohen, Bon Jovi, and even a lil nod to Star Wars for the Groom, all played perfectly and classically to help make our day perfect.

The perfect addition to our ceremony. They sounded amazing, played exactly what we asked, and were super responsive every step of the way (thank you Alexis!). I didn't even get the chance to meet the lovely musicians in the morning craziness of my wedding but I'm forever grateful to them for making everything so spectacularly perfect!!

The Dorian String Quartet did a truly beautiful job at our fall, outdoor wedding. To echo other comments, Alexis was a pleasure to work with and was extremely professional and responsive. She offered suggestions on recessional and processional and followed up when needed. We requested the group to learn "I'll Be There For You" by the Rembrandts (the Friends theme song) and our guests loved it! Everything from the booking/contract signing to the actual day of the wedding went seamlessly. I highly recommend!

We had the Dorian String Quartet play at our recent September wedding, and it was perfect! Alexis was very responsive and pleasant to work with, and she took the time to schedule a call with us to talk about our ceremony and the types of songs we wanted played. I highly recommend going with this group. They have a wonderful range of music selections (we went with more contemporary songs for our wedding, but there are many classics to choose from as well). They also do a beautiful Pachobel canon, a wedding classic and my personal favorite! Very professional and overall a great experience.

We hired the Dorian Quartet after being highly recommended by a colleague of mine. With the expertise and guidance of Alexis, who provided a string trio and a vocalist for the Church Ceremony, our daughter’s wedding was what we always dreamed of and better! My daughter and her father, walked down the aisle to “Con Te Partiro”, which took our breathe away. At the conclusion of the wedding, they performed “From the Ground Up” which they had to learn. They sang and played both songs beautifully. Highly recommended!

The Dorian String Quartet was one of the best decisions we made. We selected a sampling of the classics as guests arrived and during the ceremony, but had the more fun adaptations of more current songs during our cocktail hour. People honestly came up to me and said how classy they felt listening to a live string quartet. Alex was nothing but professional and courteous. A dream to work with throughout the process.

We had the Dorian quartet play at our wedding and they were professional and played beautifully. We were able to customise the songs we wanted them to play and it was just what we were looking for. I highly recommend using them if you're looking for someone to play at your wedding.

I always knew I wanted a quartet to play at my wedding ceremony and the Dorian String Quartet was the perfect group for the job. Alexis was a pleasure to work with and offered many suggestions and helpful hints. She sent samples and was willing to learn new things to help accommodate my ceremony. They played a variety of songs prior to the ceremony that kept the guests entertained and never missed a beat when it was time for the next song to play. I will never forget walking down the aisle to "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars and walking up the aisle as husband and wife to "Marry You" by Bruno Mars. Their renditions of every song were magical and sweetness to the ear. The Dorian String Quartet did an amazing job and helped make my dream a reality!

We hired the quarter for our outdoor wedding and our cocktail hours. They have a listing of, and play a mix of classical wedding/ceremony music and modern music. Alexis was helpful the entire way. Any time I had a question I could email her and she would get right back to me. We asked them to learn two songs (for a fee) and they nailed them...."Yellow" by Coldplay and "Home" by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes. I (the Groom) almost completely lost it 4 seconds into Yellow when they started playing (bridesmaids entrance). It was really well done. They also played our cocktail hour (also outside) and were wonderful. All in all a wonderful quartet who played beautiful music and were nothing but helpful along the way.

My husband and I were married on New Year's Eve and having the Dorian String Quartet play during our ceremony was one of my favorite moments of the whole night. Our guests enjoyed listening to them play while we readied ourselves behind the scenes and the musical selections for our processional and recessional were incredibly personal and touching. Alexis was a pleasure to work with and incredibly professional. I would recommend them to absolutely everyone.

We had the trio play at our ceremony and cocktail hour this weekend, and we are so glad we decided to book them! Alexis was extremely professional and easy to work with in the booking/coordinating process, and having live musicians part of our day was very special. Many guests commented on how great they sounded. We even had a very last minute change to the ceremony music which they handled with no problem. I would highly recommend the Dorian String Quartet for a special addition to any wedding!

Alexis was so easy to work with and always responded to my emails so quickly! The music was beautiful and they were extremely professional. Everyone said it was great entertainment while they were waiting!

Out of all the vendors I worked with for my wedding in September, Alexis and the Dorian Quartet were simply the easiest to communicate with and provided our ceremony with the perfect touch. They made sure that they knew the cues, and even spoke with the officiant to make sure things went smoothly. They also accompanied our cocktail hour with a lot of modern & popular music. We received so many complements from our guests! They even played our requests! Thanks so much for making our memorable day that much more. Highly recommended!

We had a trio of musicians from the Dorian String Quartet play music for our wedding ceremony. They had a large selection of both contemporary and classical songs for us to choose from for the processional and recessional, which allowed us to customize our ceremony exactly how we liked it. We also asked them in advance to arrange my favorite song to play as I walked down the aisle. I was blown away by the amazing job that they did and could have not asked for a more beautiful or unique way to walk down the aisle. We received many compliments from our guests on the gorgeous music during the ceremony. It really made the ceremony feel magical! As a plus, Alexis is very organized, responsive and easy to reach via email, which made the planning process very smooth. I would absolutely recommend the Dorian String Quartet to anyone who wants contemporary or classical string music for their wedding!

We were married at Le Chambord under their outside covered pavilion and really loved the Dorian String Quartet! We had two songs that we wanted them to arrange for a very fair price and they turned out perfectly. They brought a classical yet modern feel to our wedding and despite my reluctance to have a string quartet (it was my mother who wanted one), I was so grateful that we had it. Our guests were very impressed. If you are on the fence about a string quartet, I would urge you to add it to your budget and make sure you use the Dorian String Quartet!

It was a pleasure working with the Dorian Quartet at our recent wedding! All my interactions and email exchanges with Alexis were professional and organized! We even commissioned two songs to be played at our wedding and they did NOT disappoint! All our friends and family commented on how great they sounded during our ceremony. Don't hesitate to contact them for your next occasion!

WOW! What an experience having the Dorian String Quartet play our ceremony and cocktail hour. The entire team was super professional, and the music was so beautiful. We requested a favorite song of ours to be played during my Wife's entrance, and they had no trouble learning and playing it to perfection. Special shout-out to Alexis, who was my main point of contact throughout the process - You were lovely!

Our wedding was a dream and the Dorian String Quartet played an extra significant role on our most special day. We booked them a week after getting engaged. Alexis responded within the hour. The quartet has years of experience and plays all over the tri-state area. We were married an hour from New York City in northern NJ in a garden setting at a family property. The music choices offered are special and will pull the strings of your guests heart. During our ceremony we asked them to play Con Te Partiro and Wonderful World and it was magical. Highly recommended to all!

I used the Dorian String Quartet for my ceremony and cocktail hour earlier this month. We were indecisive if we wanted live music or a DJ at our wedding, so the compromise was the quartet, and then a DJ for the reception. Dorian String Quartet did a great job! They arrived promptly and began setting up without needing to ask me or my bridal party for any assistance. I had requested a few special songs to be played (which they had no problem accommodating) and they did a perfect job with them all. The transition from ceremony to cocktail hour was seamless and hearing the quartet in the background was beautiful. I had several guests ask me if they were staying the entire night and, if not, the DJ was going to have a lot to live up to! I would recommend Dorian String Quartet to any bride!

My husband and I got married at the Glen Island Harbour Club. Everything was spectacular. The Dorian String Quartet added to our special night. They made everything so easy and were so accommodating. They made our ceremony so amazing and the guest raved about them!

The Dorian String Quartet was the perfect addition to our ceremony and cocktail hour. Alexis was very professional and easy to work with! The Quartet is extremely talented and our guests loved listening to their music. They have a wide variety of song selections and chose the perfect selection of songs to play during our cocktail hour. We definitely recommend using them at your upcoming wedding or event!

The Dorian String Quartet was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. Alexis and her team worked closely with me from the moment I inquired about their services to make sure that we were getting exactly what we wanted for music. We hired them for both our ceremony and our cocktail hour and it was worth every penny! It added an extra touch of elegance and romance to what was already a special day and really wowed our guests away. We were getting positive feedback about the music all night! What I loved most about working with them was how easy Alexis made it. She was always quick to respond to any of my questions and was very flexible about music options. For a small fee, the quartet even learned a new song of my choice and it was incredible. If you are looking for live musicians for the Hudson Valley area you MUST look into this group. Their music samples were what pulled us in first, but hearing them live was beyond even what we had imagined. Seriously, I cannot say enough nice things about this group, their professionalism and how they just put me at ease about my ceremony music. I did not have to worry about one thing. Alexis worked closely with our officiant and wedding party to make sure the timing was on point. I owe them a million thanks for such an excellent job!

Hiring the Dorian String Quartet for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made as a couple! Their music was literally breathtakingly beautiful and we continue to get compliments from our guests. Thank you!!!

We hired the Dorian String Quartet for our daughter's wedding ceremony and the following cocktail hour, and we were so pleased with their performance. Alexis was so easy to communicate with, and we were able to put together the perfect ceremony music for our daughter's special day. The cocktail hour was wonderful too! They had such a good selection that our guests kept complimenting us on the music! I'd recommend Dorian Quartet to anyone looking for a professional and elegant experience! Thank you!

The Dorian String Quartet was the perfect finishing touch on my perfect wedding day. Alexis was a pleasure to work with from the very start and all my guests loved hearing them play during our champagne greeting. I always dreamed of having a quartet play during my walk down the aisle with my father by my side, and this moment was everything I ever hoped for and more. Beautiful, elegant, timeless. I cannot thank the Dorian String Quartet enough!

My husband and I got married at West Hills Country Club in Middletown, NY in August. Booking with The Dorian String Quartet was by far one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. I've always dreamed of having a string quartet on my big day and the Dorian String Quartet did not disappoint. From the moment I expressed interest, I felt like a valued client. I received an immediate response and anytime I had a question or request, I was answered quickly and with pleasure. We received the musical selections cd and was so impressed with the variety of choices offered (both classical and contemporary). Once our musical selections were made, Alexis took the time to reach out and check in with us prior to our wedding to confirm all of our final details for our big day. Unfortunately, I was whisked away after my ceremony for photos. I never got a chance to express to the Dorian String how much their beautiful performance meant to me. Every song was absolutely perfect and everything I could have ever dreamed of. My guests could not stop raving about the amazing sounds of the quartet and how that was by far their favorite part of our ceremony. The Dorian String Quartet was an absolute pleasure to work with and I'm so happy they were apart of one of the most important days of my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you!