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The Dorian String Quartet
We couldn’t have been happier with Dorian String Quartet for our wedding! From the very beginning, working with Alexis was such an easy and seamless process. Her communication was excellent throughout the entire planning process, and she was always so kind, responsive, and accommodating.
We even made a last-minute change to one of our prelude songs, and Alexis was incredibly understanding and willing to make the change without any hesitation. I really appreciated how easy she made everything feel, especially during such a busy and stressful time leading up to our wedding.
And the music itself was absolutely stunning. Hearing the quartet play during our ceremony and throughout the cocktail hour added such a beautiful, elegant, and emotional touch to our wedding. We received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful they sounded.
I’m so grateful we chose Dorian String Quartet to be part of our wedding day. If you’re considering a string quartet for your wedding, I highly recommend them!
Adriana M.
5.0
So happy to have worked with Alexis and her talented team of musicians. They performed our church wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at Curry Estate and were absolutely wonderful! Prompt, professional, and accommodating on all fronts. They made our wedding even more special and memorable! Would highly recommend for any occasion!
Frank H.
5.0
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You've spent months planning your wedding, and years dreaming about it. At The Dorian String Quartet, we pride ourselves on working with you every step of the way to create the wedding of your dreams.
We believe that wedding music should reflect your style as a couple, and we offer an enormous repertoire of music, from Classical to Rock, to make that possible. Weddings are once in a lifetime events and we would be honored to provide the music for your incredible day.
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Dorian String Quartet was praised for stunning, emotional performances at ceremonies and cocktail hours, blending classical and contemporary songs. Reviewers highlighted excellent communication, professionalism, flexibility, and willingness to learn custom requests. They arrived early, handled weather issues, and earned many guest compliments. Highly recommended.Review photos
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Alex V
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5.0
6/02/2025
Alexis and the entire ensemble of Dorian String Quartet far surpassed our expectations for our wedding this past Saturday. We had the coldest and rainiest day, and despite that, Do...
rian String Quartet made it happen for us at an outdoor wedding. Our ceremony would not have been as magical without the addition of their beautiful musical performance. I would recommend Alexis and the entire ensemble of Dorian String Quartet to anyone!
Adriana M
5.0
9/27/2026
We couldn’t have been happier with Dorian String Quartet for our wedding! From the very beginning, working with Alexis was such an easy and seamless process. Her communication was ...
excellent throughout the entire planning process, and she was always so kind, responsive, and accommodating.
We even made a last-minute change to one of our prelude songs, and Alexis was incredibly understanding and willing to make the change without any hesitation. I really appreciated how easy she made everything feel, especially during such a busy and stressful time leading up to our wedding.
And the music itself was absolutely stunning. Hearing the quartet play during our ceremony and throughout the cocktail hour added such a beautiful, elegant, and emotional touch to our wedding. We received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful they sounded.
I’m so grateful we chose Dorian String Quartet to be part of our wedding day. If you’re considering a string quartet for your wedding, I highly recommend them!
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Frank H
5.0
1/09/2026
So happy to have worked with Alexis and her talented team of musicians. They performed our church wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at Curry Estate and were absolutely wonderful! ...
Prompt, professional, and accommodating on all fronts. They made our wedding even more special and memorable! Would highly recommend for any occasion!
Sarah Jane M
5.0
12/20/2025
The Dorian string quartet did such an amazing job on our wedding day. The music during the ceremony and cocktail hour our guests wouldn’t stop talking about, and the their professi...
onalism and ease to work with! Would not hesistate to hire them again
Mary Clare K
5.0
12/05/2025
The Dorian String Quartet was wonderful. I received quick responses and they were so good. It was the highlight of our cocktail hour!
Justin L
5.0
11/10/2025
We knew we wanted a string quartet for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and Dorian String Quartet could not have been a better decision! They were super professional and com...
municative throughout the whole planning process, and they created such a magical ambiance for our wedding day. Cannot recommend them enough!
Isabella H
5.0
9/18/2025
We absolutely loved having The Dorian String Quartet play at our wedding! From the very beginning, they were so responsive and easy to communicate with, which made planning a breez...
e. Their set list is fantastic and offers so many wonderful options, and they even went above and beyond by learning and performing a special song for me.
On the day itself, their music was phenomenal—every piece was played beautifully, and the transitions between songs were smooth and seamless. They brought such an elegant and magical atmosphere to our ceremony and cocktail hour. We received so many compliments from guests about how incredible they sounded. I can’t recommend them enough!
Michael H
5.0
7/25/2025
Alexis and the entire Dorian team were consummate pros from start to finish, and -- those in the midst of wedding planning can appreciate this better than most -- extremely easy to...
work with. They didn't need to be micromanaged or given any reminders as to what we were hoping for, they just showed up early and gave us a beautiful performance that we'll remember forever. Highly, highly recommend Dorian for any weddings in the area.
Samantha B
5.0
7/24/2025
Alexis was wonderful to work with. She helped answer all of our questions and made us feel comfortable with all the decisions we made. Every song they played from classics to movie...
songs were incredible. They also did our first dance and parent dances and they blended beautifully. I would absolutely recommend them to everyone. Our guests were amazed, they helped to make our wedding feel like a fairytale.
Zoe D
5.0
10/26/2024
Alexis and Dorian String Quartet were phenomenal. The ceremony was enhanced by their music and guests were raving to us about how they sounded. I am so grateful to have found them ...
and included them as part of our wedding day. It could not have had a more perfect moment walking down the aisle. Alexis was super responsive, answered all my questions and was even able to accommodate my song request. I cannot emphasize enough how amazing they were to work with!
Vikie K
5.0
10/15/2024
Would recommend Dorian Strings time and time again! The string trio added a beautiful ambiance to my wedding ceremony! Alexis was very responsive, and the entire team was a delight...
to work with! Thank you again!
Becca B
5.0
10/12/2024
Dorian String Quartet was easily one of my favorite additions to our wedding. Alexis was a pleasure to work with, and even helped with a few custom songs for our cocktail hour. Hig...
hly recommend!
Mary W
5.0
9/21/2024
The Dorian Quartet added a beautiful, elegant touch to our wedding ceremony. Their professionalism shone through in their easy communication and willingness to accommodate our requ...
ests. What truly set them apart was their versatility - they seamlessly blended classical expertise with modern favorites. Hearing them play "Here Comes the Sun," "Dreams" by The Cranberries, and Taylor Swift's "You Belong with Me" during our ceremony was absolutely magical. Their renditions of these contemporary songs on string instruments created a unique and memorable atmosphere that perfectly matched our vision. The quartet's talent and flexibility made them a joy to work with and significantly enhanced our special day. We highly recommend the Dorian Quartet for couples looking to add a touch of class and personalization to their wedding music.
lindsay l
5.0
9/02/2024
The quartet played beautifully. Brought me to tears just hearing them practice. Alexis was also very responsive and easy to work with. 10 out of 10 would recommend. Thank you for m...
aking our wedding ceremony so lovely.
Caitlin B
5.0
8/29/2024
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 reache...
d 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!
Alan S
5.0
7/18/2024
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 g...
uests 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.
Jennifer Z
5.0
7/01/2024
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 bro...
ught 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!
Abbi Y
5.0
12/27/2023
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.
Avi F
5.0
11/13/2023
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!
Eden C
5.0
10/15/2023
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!
Lawrence M
5.0
12/31/2022
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!
Natalie C
5.0
12/27/2022
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 tha...
t 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!
Madison K
5.0
10/25/2022
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 w...
ere 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!
Justin L
5.0
9/28/2022
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 wi...
th. 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!
Tara C
5.0
9/26/2022
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!
Lauralynn K
5.0
11/12/2021
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 pie...
ces, 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!
C D
5.0
10/22/2021
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.
John (Jack) B
5.0
9/28/2021
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. The...
ir music brought so much joy to us and our guests. Their repertoire is vast too! We would hire them again gladly!
Maggie O
5.0
1/25/2021
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 difficu...
lt 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!!
Alli S
5.0
12/30/2020
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 especia...
lly 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!
Nicole G
5.0
10/24/2019
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 b...
eyond 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!!
Michelle N
5.0
6/14/2019
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, a...
nd 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!
Mitchell L
5.0
6/12/2019
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 weddi...
ng very special I would highly recommend them for any function you may need their services.
Meredith A
5.0
11/01/2018
Alexis was so easy to work with. The music was just beautiful.
Margaret T
5.0
10/31/2018
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 ans...
wered every question we had. The music on the day of was absolutely incredible. Would highly recommend!!
Hannah B
5.0
10/24/2018
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 pr...
ompt 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.
Laura K
5.0
10/19/2018
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 o...
ther 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.
Olesya B
5.0
10/13/2018
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!
Michael S
5.0
10/02/2018
Dorian string quartet was incredible to work with. The music sounded great and really made our big day special. Would highly recommend.
Sindy K
5.0
9/13/2018
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 cou...
ld 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!
Laurie B
5.0
9/02/2018
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 d...
uring 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!
Marisa S
5.0
6/25/2018
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 processio...
nal 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.
Francesca W
5.0
3/13/2018
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.
Stacey T
5.0
10/30/2017
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 beaut...
iful 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.
Toni R
5.0
10/27/2017
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!!
Jennifer R
5.0
10/25/2017
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 resp...
onsive. 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!
Maeve C
5.0
10/17/2017
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.
Patricia P
5.0
10/12/2017
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 Chu...
rch 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!
Kim S
5.0
10/11/2017
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.
Kimberly E
5.0
10/11/2017
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.
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