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Dorian String Quartet

5.0
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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The Dorian String Quartet

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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Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Music Genres
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Music Services
Live Music
Wedding Activities
Wedding, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2022 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner2014 Best of Weddings Winner

Dorian String Quartet Reviews

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Reviewed On 12/30/2020 by Alli S
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!
Reviewed On 11/12/2021 by Lauralynn K
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!
Reviewed On 10/22/2021 by Chris D
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 gr...
eat 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.
Reviewed On 9/28/2021 by John (Jack) B
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 reperto...
ire is vast too! We would hire them again gladly!
Reviewed On 1/25/2021 by Maggie O
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 Qu...
artet 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!!
Reviewed On 10/24/2019 by Nicole P
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 ceremo...
ny 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!!
Reviewed On 6/14/2019 by Michelle N
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 qua...
rtet 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!
Reviewed On 6/12/2019 by Mitchell L
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 y...
ou may need their services.
Reviewed On 11/01/2018 by Meredith A
Alexis was so easy to work with. The music was just beautiful.
Reviewed On 10/31/2018 by Margaret T
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 absolut...
ely incredible. Would highly recommend!!
Reviewed On 10/24/2018 by Hannah B
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 wou...
nd 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.
Reviewed On 10/19/2018 by Laura K
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 mu...
sical 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.
Reviewed On 10/13/2018 by Olesya B
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 t...
he 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!
Reviewed On 10/02/2018 by Michael S
Dorian string quartet was incredible to work with. The music sounded great and really made our big day special. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed On 9/13/2018 by Sindy K
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!
Reviewed On 9/02/2018 by Laurie B
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 tol...
d 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!
Reviewed On 6/25/2018 by Marisa S
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 clas...
sical 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.
Reviewed On 3/13/2018 by Francesca W
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.
Reviewed On 10/30/2017 by Stacey T
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, an...
d 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.
Reviewed On 10/27/2017 by Toni R
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!!
Reviewed On 10/25/2017 by Jennifer R
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!
Reviewed On 10/17/2017 by Maeve C
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.
Reviewed On 10/12/2017 by Patricia P
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!
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by Kim S
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.
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by Kimberly E
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 lookin...
g for someone to play at your wedding.
Reviewed On 7/23/2017 by Valerie V
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 willi...
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!
Reviewed On 5/17/2017 by Timothy O
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.
Reviewed On 1/04/2017 by Alyssa W
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 sce...
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.
Reviewed On 12/13/2016 by Kristen M
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!
Reviewed On 12/02/2016 by Sera L
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!
Reviewed On 10/27/2016 by Julia N
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 spok...
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!
Reviewed On 10/16/2016 by Theresa G
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 c...
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!
Reviewed On 10/06/2016 by Rivka N
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!
Reviewed On 10/05/2016 by Aliza F
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!
Reviewed On 9/13/2016 by Mike H
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!
Reviewed On 8/04/2016 by William S
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 ove...
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!
Reviewed On 6/29/2016 by Caitlin J
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 Quarte...
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!
Reviewed On 6/02/2016 by Knottie26140302
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 gu...
est raved about them!
Reviewed On 5/24/2016 by lindsay J
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 varie...
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!
Reviewed On 3/07/2016 by Courtney M
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. W...
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!
Reviewed On 10/31/2015 by Jason E
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!!!
Reviewed On 10/28/2015 by Samantha M
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 ceremon...
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!
Reviewed On 10/28/2015 by victoria p
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 qu...
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!
Reviewed On 10/01/2015 by Jessica G
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!
Reviewed On 10/01/2015 by Stacie M
The Dorian String Quartet aided such a classy touch to my ceremony. Before I even walked down the aisle, my husband was tearing up at their rendition of "A Thousand Years." Our first kiss was extra spectacular due to their version of "Don't Sto...
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.
Reviewed On 9/30/2015 by Brian F
Amazing Ceremony! the Dorian String Quartet were incredible. they made our ceremony truly magical. Their timing was perfect and song selections they chose were perfect. They also paid attention to play our requests at the proper points of the w...
edding. Highly recommend them!
Reviewed On 8/27/2015 by Michele T
Alexis and the Dorian String Quartet were amazing at my wedding this past July. Alexis was so flexible with everything that I decided for my big day. I emailed her the last month changing items about 50 times and she never had any difficulty fo...
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!
Reviewed On 8/04/2015 by Jolie M
My husband and I were married on June 13, 2015 on my family farm. We had the Dorian String Quartet play our ceremony music and it was a wonderful decision! The music was absolutely beautiful, and their list of songs is awesome. We chose all con...
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!
Reviewed On 7/28/2015 by Barb D
In a word, outstanding. Alexis worked with us to come up with a song list for our Church Mass wedding. The Dorian played beautifully for 20 minute before the start of the wedding – and transitioned seamlessly into playing three different p...
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.
Reviewed On 11/16/2014 by Rachel K
Although I didn't get to hear most of the music (the bride doesn't have a ton of time to linger during the ceremony and cocktail hour), I heard raving reviews from all my guests! Someone even pulled me aside to tell me that my quartet was amazi...
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
Reviewed On 10/14/2014 by davidbreen8964
We hired the Dorian String Quartet for our daughter's beautiful wedding, and we were not disappointed. Alexis was wonderful, and helped us customize our experience to be exactly what we wanted. The quartet performed for both the ceremony and ...
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!
Reviewed On 10/10/2014 by Tara M
We were married on September 20th, 2014. After much research, we discovered the Dorian String Quartet. I am so happy we had the pleasure of working with them! From start to finish Alexis and her team were a pleasure to work with. They offered a...
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!
Reviewed On 10/05/2014 by Jena G
Their music and talent is unmatched. I highly recommend however, if you hire that you suggest they attend the rehearsal. At our ceremony after the last bridesmaid made the altar, the music never cued. The bride waited behind the wood door and a...
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.
Reviewed On 9/26/2014 by Melissa D
We used the Dorian String Quartet for our wedding in August and they were excellent. Very professional attire and prompt. By the time we got to the ceremony site they were already set up and playing. The music was beautiful and Alexis was ve...
ry easy to work with! I would recommend them to every bride!
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Reviewed On 9/19/2014 by Melanie V
The Dorian String Quartet played at our wedding on 8/9/14 during the ceremony and cocktail hour. They were absolutely amazing! They were so easy to work with in the time coming up to the wedding. They even learned a song not on their reperto...
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!
Reviewed On 9/19/2014 by Knottie23487407
Our third and final daughter was getting married. The musicians we had used for our previous 2 weddings were not available. After some searching on The Knot, we contacted a few groups. We received an immediate response from Alexis. We loved wha...
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.
Reviewed On 9/03/2014 by Kristen B
The Dorian Quartet helped us provide that extra touch to our wedding that we were looking for. They played for us just leading up to and during the ceremony as well as during the cocktail hour. Alexis worked with me leading up to the wedding to...
help compile the perfect list of songs for both occasions, and our guests can not stop raving about what a great job they did!
Reviewed On 8/28/2014 by Megan L
The Dorian String Trio at my wedding was amazing! They are talented musicians and music teachers and I am so happy that they were able to play at my wedding. They are professional, organized, and kind. I would recommend them to any future bride...
!
Reviewed On 7/21/2014 by Rebecca S
The Dorian Quartet played for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and I could not be happier! Alexis was such a pleasure to work with the ought the process, helping with music requests and any questions I had. They sounded wonderful and added...
the exact element I was looking for! Highly recommend using them!
Reviewed On 6/03/2014 by Stephanie D
The Dorian String Quartet was such a memorable part of our wedding day. They played during our ceremony and cocktail hour at the Rowsley Estate (Scarsdale Woman’s Club). Our guests were greeted by their beautiful instrumental arrangements as...
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.
Reviewed On 5/19/2014 by Debra T
The Dorian String Quartet provided the music for our Happy Hour at the Granview on 4.25.2014. The music was beautiful and added the perfect touch that we were looking for during this time. Alexis was so helpful and professional and working wit...
h the group to provide this special touch was perfect! I would highly recommend them for your special day!!
Reviewed On 11/23/2013 by Danielle P
I hires the Dorian string trio for my wedding ceremony and was not disappointed. They were a pleasure to deal with during the planning of the ceremony and very helpful in making our song selections. The music on the day of was beautiful - li...
ve music adds such a lovely feeling to the ceremony!!
Reviewed On 10/03/2013 by Marjorie C
The Dorian String Quartet was a magnificent addition to our wedding held on 9/29/13! They played the most elegant (& current) musical selections during our wedding ceremony and our cocktail hour. The music was beautiful; we couldn't have been ...
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!!!!
Reviewed On 9/16/2013 by Heather R
The Dorian String Quartet was a wonderful addition to our wedding. From the first moment I contacted them they were helpful and professional. They offer a variety of packages for various needs and budgets. We selected the trio for the ceremony...
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.
Reviewed On 8/08/2013 by Lindalend
We heard the Dorian String Quartet at a wedding expo, and were immediately enchanted with the quality of their music. We thought it would be a lovely touch to a Church wedding. When I contacted Alexis I received a prompt and clear description o...
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.
Reviewed On 7/28/2013 by Colleen C
My husband and I were married 3 weeks ago at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Walden, NY and chose this wonderful quartet provide the music for our ceremony. I am a musician & dancer, and the quality of music has always been very important to m...
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!
Reviewed On 7/17/2013 by Bobby Y
Dealing with Alexis and the Dorian String Quartet was such an easy and smooth experience. We contacted Alexis about two weeks before our wedding - EXTREMELY short notice, and luckily they had a trio available for our wedding day (We don't recom...
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!
Reviewed On 7/17/2013 by Marilyn L
I got married July 3rd, 2013 at the grandview and had the dorian string quartet play for my ceremony and cocktail hour. Having them play for your wedding truly adds that special touch! All my guests were "wowed" when they arrived at the grandvi...
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!
Reviewed On 5/17/2013 by Nadia S
We had our wedding at the church first then at the grandview! I was going back and forth if we can have the Dorian String Quartet at the Church. Alexis was so great! She was helping me with every step and sent me extra copies of the CD when I l...
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!
Reviewed On 5/13/2013 by Dawn S
From the beginning of the process to the day of our wedding Alexis helped me and was very accommodating. Dorian Quartet gave my summer garden wedding the romantic feel we wanted. I would recommend them to anyone who wants a wonderful musical ex...
perience !
Reviewed On 4/30/2013 by Shelley R
The Dorian String Quartet was a wonderful addition to our daughter' s wedding. There were a variety of songs for us to choose for them to play during the ceremony. They were prompt and professional. They also played during the cocktail hour...
. 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.
Reviewed On 4/30/2013 by Marsha A
The Dorian String Quartet was the best. They played for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour in August of last year. We were very impressed, including all our guests. Needless to say, their music added sophistication to our wedding. It sur...
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.
Reviewed On 4/29/2013 by Kate G
I would highly recommend Alexis and the Dorian String Quartet to any bride and groom planning their wedding in the Hudson River Valley. I had never met Alexis before booking her for my wedding. She was completely accommodating and professional ...
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.
Reviewed On 4/29/2013 by Tara A
We had this amazing quartet at our ceremony last May. They were extremely accommodating and worked with us to play appropriate music for our religious ceremony. Our guests were impressed with them too. From the guests' arrival to our recessio...
nal, they played beautifully. They would be wonderful at a cocktail hour with the variety of popular selections as well!

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