Dorian String Quartet

ng 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!

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.

nes 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.

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!

e 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!

ustomize 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!

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!

! All our friends and family commented on how great they sounded during our ceremony. Don't hesitate to contact them for your next occasion!

, 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!

r 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!

t 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!

est raved about them!

ty 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!

e 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!

y 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!

artet 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!

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!

p Believing." And of course, our guests raved when the quartet played "Game of Thrones" during our cocktail hour. The quartet is professional, beautiful, and is a great addition to any wedding/event. We were thrilled.

edding. Highly recommend them!

llowing along with what I wanted and even made suggestions for what might be best on my day. Alexis and the quartet learned a new song for me to walk down the aisle to Ed Sheeran, Thinking Out Loud. Although I did not see the quartet playing the welcoming music while guests arrived, I hear nothing but fabulous things about them. I am looking forward to seeing my wedding video so that I can truly see the beautiful performance that they put on. Thank you for making me day so special!

temporary songs for our ceremony, and we were so pleased. I would definitely recommend the Dorian String Quartet to anyone looking to add live music to their special day!

ieces: for the seating of the mothers, the processions of the bridesmaids, and the procession of the bride. They accompanied the bride’s friend, who sang Ave Maria (they graciously agreed to a quick practice with her, 45 minutes prior to the event), and played during the lighting of the unity candle. From the prelude to the recessional, the Dorian were so completely musically adept – and added beautifully to our wedding.

ng, and they wanted to know how I found a group that would play Coldplay on their string instruments. I knew that I wanted to walk down the aisle to "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perry. Alexis told me that it would be no problem at all and it was absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much!! You were all amazing and I can't wait to work with you again!! xoxo

the cocktail hour, and added a very elegant touch to our unforgettable day. Their musicians are very talented, and the musical selection was very diverse, ranging from classical to more modern popular and jazz selections. Our guests kept complimenting us on the music and how much they enjoyed it. I would absolutely recommend this quartet to anyone without hesitation. Thank you Dorian String Quartet!

stress free process with lists of music and even a CD full of them playing some popular songs. I even had a specialty song I wanted for walking down the aisle and they were super accommodating. Also, compared to many local quartets they are reasonably priced. During the ceremony and cocktail hour everything was perfect. My guests remarked how nice it was arriving to a wedding with live music as part of the welcoming :) Such wonderful musicians! Thanks to the Dorian String Quartet for making our day extra special!

s she approached the aisle the music didn't change. The quartet should've been waiting and been more alert about what was going on. The music should've changed immediately once the procession of bridesmaids was over. The bride walked out to the wrong music and the quartet realized halfway as she was down the aisle. The music stopped, dead air, then they played the correct song for the bride. For the money paid I expected them to be experts and have professional judgment in situations. I didn't think I would have to worry about this especially since I initiated contact right before my wedding to make sure everything was good and was never told anything specific. For the money paid, the music was beautiful and they sure were skilled, however, the musical mistakes that were made were very noticeable to our guests unfortunately. It is every bride's dream to walk down with her father to a certain song. So sadly this moment in time was mistaken. Whether it was the priests fault or not, I was never given ANY directive by the musicians. In fact, I emailed them days prior and asked them if they had any questions and if we were all set. Never did they ever give me any directions for the day such as " wait for the bridesmaids music to end". They stated in their review " we advise our brides". I was never given any wedding day instructions. I walked out once my maid of honor was down the aisle. I've never been to a wedding that the bridesmaid music keeps lingering, have you? If the quartet felt they couldn't handle two weddings on one day or it would be best to meet to discuss, they should've suggested that. This is my first time being a bride and I expected them to be experts in this field. I shouldn't have to worry about these details and bottom line it should've been worked out with the priest. If he wasn't cueing, they should've followed the original plan to play the correct song or stand to see if I was walking down? My older brother paid a considerable amount of money for the live musicians and it was devastating that he was so upset about the noticeable mistake. This is what every bride anxiously anticipates. The moment engrained in our minds, walking down the aisle with our fathers. It being the day of my wedding I of course wanted to let this roll off my back as any bride would. Why let it ruin my special day and upset my brother who was extremely generous? I am gracious and polite. I was kind to all my guests and vendors as every bride should be , a class act.

ry easy to work with! I would recommend them to every bride!

ire that we wanted for our ceremony. They were so professional and their music was beautiful. It really added to our day. We can't thank them enough!

t we heard on their website and the pricing was within our budget. We used them for before the ceremony and during cocktail hour. They set a perfect mood for a garden wedding and cocktail hour. We continue to get complements from our guests. We would definitely use them again.

help compile the perfect list of songs for both occasions, and our guests can not stop raving about what a great job they did!

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the exact element I was looking for! Highly recommend using them!

they arrived. Their sound set the atmosphere and mood prior to the start of the ceremony and reached a crescendo as my beautiful bride walked down the aisle. Our guests did not wander far during cocktail hour as they were delighted by the music being played by the Dorian String Quartet. All evening our guests approached us raving about the quartet. Alexis assisted us from the time we contacted them and provided incredible service from there on. They sent over a CD of their musical selections and their repertoire is pretty extensive. If we had any specific requests they were willing to do their best to meet them. We started off the day very classical and moved into more modern arrangements during cocktail hour. The transition was perfect as it set the stage for the rest of the evening. We had very specific requests for music during the ceremony itself and the quartet worked with the officiant prior to the ceremony to determine the proper ques. The Dorian String Quartet really helped make our wedding feel as if it were something out of a romantic movie.

h the group to provide this special touch was perfect! I would highly recommend them for your special day!!

ve music adds such a lovely feeling to the ceremony!!

more pleased! Our guests continue to compliment our choice of the Dorian String Quartet long after the wedding's end! Thank you Dorian String Quartet for making our wedding day a SUCCESS!!!!

and cocktail hour. In the hectic months leading up to the wedding, working with Alexis was a pleasure. We were provided an extensive list of musical selections. I was very impressed by the variety, ranging from classical to modern. The Dorian String Trio truly transformed the ceremony and cocktail hour from ordinary to magical. We received numerous compliments from wedding guests. Planning a wedding requires many decisions, balancing a budget and working with many vendors. Looking back on our wedding, including the Dorian String Quartet was one of the best decisions we made.

f the available services and cost. The website link made choosing the music easy, and I had complete confidence in the group's professionalism. Our Priest insisted on a particular organist for the service, and Alexis was very accommodating and it all worked perfectly. The ceremony was truly enhanced by the music. It was beautifully played, and certainly added an air of elegance to the proceedings.

e. In addition, I have ALWAYS dreamed of having a string quartet play on my wedding day, & the Dorian String Quartet more than lived up to my expectation. Even my husband (who is not one w/ much knowledge of the arts) commented on how beautiful the music was! They were professional throughout the pre-wedding and wedding experience- great communication, suggestions, flexibility, etc. I was almost in tears with how beautifully they played, and received numerous compliments on our choice of music/musicians. All in all we are thrilled that we chose this lovely ensemble, & would recommend them to anyone for any special event!

mend waiting that long!). They were extremely professional, and made the process a breeze - She even agreed to do a special arrangement of a bridal entrance piece we requested on short notice, and it turned out perfect. Many of our guests commented on how beautiful our ceremony was, and we owe part of that to how beautiful the music of the DSQ was. It really added that special touch to our wedding. As a musician and a music teacher, I absolutely recommend the Dorian String Quartet for any occasion. True professionals; True musicians. They are the real deal!

ew and were seated to live music playing right before my ceremony. The music sounded fantastic and the guests loved it. I was able to select the songs i wanted when walking down the isle, and even after we kissed/ exited. The dorian string quartet was professional and friendly throughout the entire process of planning my wedding (plus the price was so reasonable for what i was getting). I truly felt as though the dorian string quartet gave my day that "special touch" that everyone will remember. I highly recommend them!

ost the others! They arrived at the church on time and then moved over to the Grandview before our guest arrived for the cocktail hour! Wounderful service and talent!

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. They had a crisp clear sound, and played modern songs. Many of our guests commented on their choice of songs played during that hour, This quartet is a marvelous addition to add to any affair.

e made our day extra special! I highly recommend them. I personally dealt with Alexis and I must say she was very professional and very pleasant to work with.

throughout our entire planning phase. She sent me a CD with some of their pieces and my husband and I were extremely impressed with their talent. We corresponded over email to pick the pieces that they would play for the pre-wedding time, when all the guests were arriving and being seated. I trusted them completely to design an appropriate playlist and they went above and beyond. The music was lovely and added such a beautiful element to our outdoor ceremony. I walked down the aisle to Pachabel Canon and I have never heard a more moving version then the version the Dorian Quartet played. They are truly a talented bunch. As someone who was not from the area, I had to trust the recommendations that I received from others who lived in the area. Choosing Dorian Quartet was one of those decisions that I am so happy I made. Alexis and her musicians truly made my wedding day complete and I encourage any couple planning their wedding to choose Dorian...you will not regret it.

nal, they played beautifully. They would be wonderful at a cocktail hour with the variety of popular selections as well!