ELECTRIC & ACOUSTIC STRINGS + DJ FUSION + JUKEBOX
Philadelphia, Cleveland, New Jersey
Service area
Ray Bicolli
CELLIST, MUSIC DIRECTOR, OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Elegance Quartet and DJ Fusion is a boutique company serving both Philadelphia and Cleveland. We specialize in custom entertainment packages for couples looking to give their wedding guests a unique and unforgettable experience.
Our elite team is unlike any other, tailoring our particular set of skills to your vision, and providing evolving entertainment throughout your event that captivates your guests, complements your style, and honors your love story through carefully-programmed music.
Our popular full-day packages include:
Gorgeous acoustic music to welcome your guests to the Ceremony, performed by our Classic Acoustic String Quartet, and a personalized Processional program to set the tone for your vows;
A high-energy Cocktail Hour that will have your guests dancing and singing along, featuring our Signature Electric String Quartet and exclusive Digital Jukebox for requests;
Perfectly-curated Dinner music, featuring a combination of live strings, optional vocals and keyboard, and requested tracks played from our Reception station;
A party like no other once the dance floor opens with our DJ Fusion ensemble, including live performances by our musicians that get everyone on their feet
Also available are special-effects and lighting packages, including but not limited to:
Mood lighting
Dance-floor lighting
Cold sparklers
“Dancing on a Cloud”
Video projection
Monogram projection
All bookings include personalized planning sessions with your team.
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Instruments
Bass
Cello
Fiddle
Flute
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trumpet
Ukulele
Viola
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Bollywood
Classical
Dance
Disco
EDM
Folk
Jazz
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Music Services
Live Music
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Ray Bicolli
Cellist, Music Director, Owner
Ray Bicolli has made his career in the special events industry since 2010 and has crafted a unique sound that distinguishes Elegance String Quartet among others. Raised in a family of musicians, he earned his Master’s in cello performance and soon after founded the ensemble that would become ESQ. What began as a hobby of arranging modern songs for classical instruments became the quartet’s trademark. Their unique style and sound have earned them a reputation as one of the most sought-after ensembles in the tri-state area and beyond: recent engagements include special commissions for Comic Con, Musikfest in Bethlehem, and an invitation to perform at Google’s Headquarters in Silicon Valley, CA. Ray’s ingenuity lead him to develop JukeTune, a digital jukebox app that allows event guests to engage with the band by making requests. Ray’s relationship with his clients, commitment to excellence, and innovative approach has garnered rave reviews; his ability to foster a creative and enjoyable work environment has allowed him to build a consistent roster of some of Philadelphia’s best musicians.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0153 reviews
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Elegance String Quartet received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their performances at weddings, with praise for their professionalism, talent, and versatility. Reviewers highlighted the personalized touch they added to each ceremony and their ability to cater to diverse music preferences. Guests were impressed by the unique and sophisticated atmosphere created by the quartet, which spanned from classical to modern interpretations. The DJ Fusion package provided a lively dance floor experience, blending live and DJ music seamlessly. The group's communication, organization, and attention to detail were commended, making them a highly recommended choice for weddings.Review photos
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Lauren B
5.0
1/23/2025
Elegance string quartet was wonderful!! They played for our church ceremony, cocktail hour and also the DJ fusion for our reception. Not only was the music wonderful, but we absolutely loved working with Ray and Jenny. They were extremely organized and everything ran smoothly top to bottom. We were also able to add on dance floor lighting to enhance the dance floor party. The DJ fusion portion also made the dance floor a party with the electric instruments playing along with our favorite dance songs. ESQ accommodated everything we asked for that made our day perfect including having a close friend accompany them on piano for the ceremony and they learned a few songs for cocktail hour that we mentioned we liked. We cannot recommend ESQ enough and have gotten so many compliments from our family and friends on enjoying the music.
Olivia C
5.0
12/15/2024
We were absolutely blown away by the Elegance String Quartet. It was the most dreamy electric string quartet at our wedding! Their performance was beyond incredible, creating a sophisticated yet modern atmosphere that was perfect for our special day. The musicians were not only talented but also super professional and easy to work with. Ray and Jenni were spectacular. They played an amazing mix of pieces, and their energy brought so much life to our ceremony and reception. Our guests are still raving about how unique and memorable the music was. We couldn’t have asked for a better musical experience—highly recommend! They also listened to my dreams and vision of walking down the aisle to my favorite worship songs as well as performing stellar performances of my favorite songs. A no brainer to higher for your wedding!!!! Wish I could have been a guest to hear the whole procession, but I had to walk down the aisle ❤️
response 12/18/2024
Dear Olivia,
It was such a joy to play for you and Gregory. We loved getting to know you ...
and your parents leading up to the day, and being able to perform the special program we all planned together was so meaningful! Thanks for having us rock your Cocktail Hour, too. It was a memorable one! We wish you guys all the Love. (Best name ever!)
Jenny
Any questions?
Hayley H
5.0
12/05/2024
An absolute wedding game changer! My husband and I as well as my guests were blown away by the talent of Elegance Quartet! Such an easy planning process and the communication from Ray and Jenny is unmatched! Best wedding decision I could have made!
response 12/05/2024
Thank you for the review, Hayley!
Kathryn D
5.0
10/22/2024
You 10000% need to book Elegance for your wedding!!
We booked the 2 hour package which included 30 minute prelude (while guests were arriving and sitting down), the music for the ceremony processional and recessional and amplified strings with accompanying beats for the cocktail hour.
They added such an elegant and classy vibe to our ceremony, setting the tone for the whole evening. I could pick from literally hundreds of songs for both the prelude and cocktail hour music.
Our ceremony and cocktails were both at Union Trust and the transition between them was so smooth with the quartet playing our ceremony recessional from the balcony and then jumping right into cocktail music.
Guests were loving the music and were definitely impressed with the arrangements and talent! Would book and recommend ESQ again!
response 10/23/2024
Thank you so much for reviewing us on The Knot, Kathryn!
Nathan P
5.0
10/18/2024
“Wow”, “phenomenal” and “super cool” - all comments given by guests at our brunch wedding listening to ESQ and their amazingly talented musical skills. One guest was like “they just played lady Gaga…on strings!!”. We can’t recommend them enough - the flare and ambience they created for the wedding ceremony and prelude were fantastic. They played for our cocktail hour and wow’ed guests and us with their renditions of pop, rock, musicals and more! There repertoire is so varied and they are always open to new songs and artists. Working with Jenny to organize the day, have her do some MC duties, and coordinate was the easiest thing - she’s like working with a great friend that wants to make your day a special one. Ray organized and wrote out two new songs for us - our special first dance and our entrance song - both were superb! Communication was always professional and quick, not to mention easy. And the music - again, can not say enough good things about their amazing abilities to take any song and give it their own interpretation while constantly wowing not only us but all of our guests!
response 10/22/2024
Thank you so much, Nathan! It was a pleasure working with you and Bobby and making your sp...
ecial requests a reality. We wish you both all the best! - Ray
Samantha K
5.0
10/16/2024
We booked the Elegance Quartet for our wedding reception and they did an OUTSTANDING job. They played live during our dinner hour and we received several compliments about their performance as we were going around from table to table.
We chose the DJ Fusion package, where a few members play their light up electric string instruments overtop of a DJ after dinner. It was the perfect medium between a full on DJ and a band. The string players went out into the crowd at times to help hype them up and played to some of our guests individually during slower songs.
Throughout the duration of planning, I spoke directly with Ray. He was incredibly easy to work with and very straightforward about all the services their group had to offer.
I can’t recommend the Elegance Quartet enough, they are professionals through and through. If you’re looking for something to wow your crowd that’s a bit different than a standard DJ or band, the DJ Fusion option is perfect.
Thank you so much Ray and the Elegance Quartet! We had an absolute blast at our wedding and we owe a large part of it to you guys!
response 10/18/2024
Thank you Sam for reviewing us on The Knot too!
Erin C
5.0
9/21/2024
We hired Elegance String Quartet for our March 2024 wedding, and 6 months out, our guests are still raving about the music! From the day we began working with ESQ we knew we were in good hands. They were professional, easy to work with, and truly got to know us and our music preferences.
They followed us throughout the day of our wedding- playing as a quartet at our ceremony, moving onto electric strings at our cocktail hour, and a DJ Fusion at the reception. They were AMAZING all day and night. I cannot recommend a more fun and unique way to incorporate live music with a DJ.
I am so thankful we got to work with ESQ at our wedding!
Elizabeth V
5.0
8/09/2024
I can’t say enough good things about Elegance String Quartet! They were one of my favorite parts of my wedding day. My husband and I booked ESQ’s full-day DJ fusion package for our wedding on Long Island, NY and couldn’t be happier with our decision. ESQ was one of the first vendors we chose for our wedding - after meeting with a couple other groups, we just had a really good feeling about Ray & Jenny. And we also loved the idea of having one streamlined process/cohesive group for our music.
Leading up to the wedding, Ray & Jenny were so great to work with. We had a few of planning sessions to review details for the day. They were detail-oriented and on top of everything, and just made us so excited for our day. For the quartet music, they also had a huge repertoire of songs for us to review in advance - my husband and I had such a fun time going through this and coming up with a list of our favorites for them to play (we picked a lot of modern songs ranging from Taylor Swift to Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, etc).
The day of:
The quartet was amazing for the prelude, ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. I will never forget walking down the aisle to hear rendition of Canon in D! (And my husband is still on a high from entering to Everlong). We felt like the quartet really set the tone for our wedding and know this was a huge hit with our guests.
DJ Jenny was incredible for the dance portion of the evening! We provided her a list of some favorites and she totally ran with it - the playlist was perfect! She was great at reading the room and just the perfect DJ. The electric strings add such a fun element for the dancefloor, too!
I should also note that the ESQ team was very flexible on the day of our wedding, which we appreciated. They had originally set up for plan outdoor ceremony, and had to quickly move inside after it started raining a couple minutes before we were set to begin. They also made sure all of the audio elements for our ceremony and toasts went smoothly, and provided uplighting for the reception.
Overall, we loved ESQ and hope that some of our friends will hire them for their weddings/events so we can enjoy their work again. Thank you ESQ!!!
response 08/15/2024
We love the double review Elizabeth! You and Chris are really special and we are honored t...
o have been part of your celebrations!
Emily B
5.0
8/07/2024
We had the pleasure of having elegance quartet perform at our wedding, and they were absolutely exceptional. From the ceremony to cocktail hour, their music was nothing short of incredible, creating an amazing atmosphere that felt straight out of Bridgerton. Their professionalism and attention to detail were evident from initial planning to our finals meeting. They ensured everything was perfect and seamless on our big day. We received countless compliments from our guests about them! We highly recommend Elegance Quartet!
response 08/15/2024
Thank you so much Emily! We really appreciate you writing a review for us! Your wedding wa...
s such a perfect day and we loved the views at Molly Pitcher Inn.
Maxine M
5.0
8/01/2024
LOVED working with Elegance String Quartet - and they were just that, Elegant BUT they were also FUN and full of life and tremendously accommodating. They customized the music for our wedding and had a massive impact on the spirit and sentiment of the afternoon and evening. The pieces we asked them to play were not easy - they are excessively talented musicians and masterful entertainers to boot! Highly recommend in every way!
Tal L
5.0
7/31/2024
Elegance Quartet was wonderful to work with! They listened to what we wanted and delivered. Each member of the company is talented and friendly. They brought great energy to our wedding. Thank you for an unforgettable night!
Harrison W
5.0
7/13/2024
ESQ is the best. We worked with Ray and Jenny to create the best prelude, service and cocktail hour music for our wedding. It was so cool to have them play acoustic during the ceremony and then electric during the cocktail hour. The music…they were so incredibly talented. There wasn’t a single dry eye during the service due to the beauty of their music. We had a mix of every type of music - it was like Bridgerton in real life! Our guests cannot stop talking about how wonderful the string quartet was, and we cannot either! They are the go to group in Philadelphia and you will not be disappointed.
response 07/13/2024
Thank you Harrison for reviewing us on The Knot!
Samantha O
5.0
7/12/2024
We hired a violin/ guitar duo for our ceremony and cocktail hour at barn wedding on June 1st, 2024 and everything was absolutely perfect! Working with Elegance Quartet was seamless, they answered all of my questions promptly and professionally throughout the whole process. We had a phone conversation with Ray where he got to know us and got a feel for our vibe and taste in music to select the musicians most suitable for our day. Music is a huge part of our relationship so I was nervous choosing musicians I had not heard before or knew personally, but Elegance Quartet took all of our worries away and they fit our vibe perfectly. Their song catalogue we got to choose from is MASSIVE for all kinds of music tastes and they even played some songs that were not on the catalog for us, such as our walking down the aisle song (Lady May by Tyler Childers). The musicians arrived and set up on time and there were no hiccups along the way. Having their music as a backdrop to the most memorable moments of our lives was truly wonderful. Thank you Elegance Quartet, and your violinist Alexandra and guitarist David, for making everything exactly the way we dreamed!
Erin G
5.0
7/09/2024
I highly recommend Elegance Quartet for your special occasion! They played at our daughter's wedding and they were wonderful - the music was beautiful and everyone was dancing the night away. They are a dream to work with - so helpful, accommodating and responsive. Their DJ set up is the best of all worlds - huge variety of songs that guests want to dance to coupled with live music! Elegance Quartet is the BEST!
response 07/09/2024
Thank you so much for the kind words, Erin! We had so much fun at Ellie's wedding and will...
remember our experience in Kansas City for a long time! We were honored to be there with you all. - Ray
John H
5.0
7/08/2024
Elegance String Quartet provided live music for our wedding in Philadelphia, June 2024. We were incredibly pleased with the entire experience. Elegance String Quartet has a massive catalogue of songs to choose from - though they told us with a month or two heads-up they could learn just about any song we wanted, the bigger problem was choosing from the amazing list of songs they'd already mastered! :) Additionally, they were very organized, reaching out to us at important milestones to check-in with us and schedule calls to plan everything the day. Finally, and most importantly, they are exceptional musicians. They played each song flawlessly and our guests were highly complimentary. Overall, our expectations were exceeded and we are so happy with our choice to have Elegance Quartet perform at our wedding!
Shana D
5.0
6/29/2024
ESQ made our dreams come true! It was something we've always wanted - to have a string quartet play at our ceremony and the musicians at ESQ were absolutely stellar. Jenny and Ray were so professional, getting us set up with the programming and their repertoire was so expansive, it was REALLY hard to choose what we wanted to have played! Would recommend them time and time again.
response 06/30/2024
Hi Shana! It was such a nice surprise to receive this from you! Thank you for writing such...
a wonderful review. We really enjoyed working with you and wish you and Nicholas the very best. - Ray
Melissa F
5.0
6/22/2024
AMAZING!!! I have nothing but kind words to say about ESQ from every zoom meeting, email, to professionalism and leading up to the day they are amazing. The day of, wow, the best day ever with ESQ playing at our wedding. We did the DJ fusion with Sam who did a wonderful job playing alongside the 4 instruments. At night when the electric pieces came out and were glowing on the dance floor was the life of the party! Ray even let me play one as the bride! So much fun people keep talking about it now!! Seriously the best dj and quartet, I am so thankful that I was able to make memories with them on the best day ever!!
response 07/08/2024
Hi Melissa! I loved reading your review! It was so much fun partying with you guys, and I ...
have some awesome footage of your debut on the cello!! Thank you again for trusting our team with your party. - Ray
Amanda M
5.0
5/15/2024
My Dad and I always shared a love for music so when he suggested Elegance String Quartet for my special day it was an automatic YES! From rock, classic, country, alternative etc. ESQ does it all and more! Started with classical strings (while guests arrived and ceremony), electric (cocktail hour), and DJ Fusion (dinner + dancing the night away) while Ray and Claudia played their LED-lit instruments with the crowd.
We can't thank Ray, Jenny, Claudia and Aisha enough for their incredible talent, organization, vision, and entertainment!
One more thing, go with the cold sparklers...you won't regret it!
Best,
Amanda & Kellen
response 05/16/2024
Hi Amanda,
Thank you so much for writing about your experience on The Knot, too! We loved...
working with you and Kellen and firing off those sparklers!
Lauren I
5.0
4/22/2024
Elegance String Quartet is absolutely amazing and amazing to work with. They played at our wedding in March. Not only is their music beautiful, but they are all kind musicians who really went out of their way to play at our ceremony. Our guests loved the quartet, and loved their modern take on music. It was a crowd favorite and a gorgeous addition to our ceremony. We were also just so excited to have the quartet perform at our ceremony, and were so happy it was so easy to coordinate and work with them. Just go on their website and preview their playlists and you'll see exactly what I mean! I hope I get to hear them again soon! :) thank you again ESQ you made our day so special.
response 04/22/2024
Thank you, Lauren!!
Chelsey S
5.0
4/22/2024
We hired ESQ for our wedding and could not have been happier with them! From booking to the actual event, they exceeded all expectations. They were so kind, and easy to work with. We had them for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. They kept us informed throughout the planning process and were so accommodating to our requests. They even created a new arrangement in order to incorporate a live TikTok sound for my aisle song. Jenny was an amazing DJ, and Claudia killed it during our reception, jumping into a few songs with her instrument. Ray was also great to work with and kept everything on track. They were all extremely talented musicians and even better humans. Our guests could not stop talking about how great the music was! Our dance floor was packed, and everyone had a great time with them. If you're on the fence, BOOK THEM! You won't be disappointed.
response 04/22/2024
Love this! Thank you so much Chelsey for writing about your experience and remembering our...
team members by name!
David S
5.0
1/26/2024
We used Elegance Quartet for our wedding in January. From start to finish the experience of working with them was phenomenal! We first saw them perform at our friend’s wedding, and we were so impressed, that we knew we had to have them for ours. Before we had booked a venue, we were reaching out to them for more information. We chose their full package. Having them play the ceremony cocktail hour, dinner hour, and reception. Jenny and Ray worked closely with us to ensure that everything was as we envisioned it. We received so many comments and compliments on how wonderful the music and entertainment was. All our guests were thoroughly impressed. I can’t picture our wedding without Elegance Quartet. They truly were the icing on the top of the cake. I can promise you won’t be disappointed. They will deliver for you a magical experience that will only enhance your wedding or special event. Many thanks and love to Jenny, Ray, and the whole team.
response 07/12/2024
Thank you so much, David! You and Steven started off our 2024 wedding season and what a we...
dding it was! We still talk about your amazing Sinatra performance and how special it was. Thank you for making us part of your celebration. Sending love to you on behalf of the whole team - Ray.
Ashley B
5.0
1/08/2024
Elegance String Quartet was an absolute pleasure to work with. They are professional and made our wedding ceremony so very special. From the very beginning of working with them they were very responsive, made the process easy and made us feel confident that they would provide a high level of service. Couldn't recommend them enough.
response 01/09/2024
Thank you so much Ashley!
Gabby A
5.0
12/26/2023
Elegance String Quartet was such a hit at our wedding - everyone was talking about them! We had them for both the ceremony and cocktail hour. The strings truly made both parts of the events sound magical, and I could not have imagined them without it.
Also - the team was extremely professional throughout the whole process. When we were choosing a quartet, Ray stood out as extremely kind and personable, making it clear that the quartet would do everything it could to make our day really special, even if it meant needing to draft up sheet music for a new song that wasn't already on their list. Day of - they were prompt and perfect!
Must have for your wedding or honestly any event!
response 12/28/2023
Thank you so much for this sweet review, Gabby! I really loved working with you and puttin...
g together a beautiful program for your ceremony. Best regards - Ray
Jessie C
5.0
12/19/2023
Elegance String Quartet was absolutely lovely for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! I highly recommend using them for your wedding!
response 12/20/2023
Thank you Jessie!
Megan U
5.0
11/30/2023
Having a string quartet was one of the things I really wanted for our wedding! Elegance String Quartet was amazing and one of my favorite memories from our wedding day! Ray and his team were super easy to work with and very helpful as well as knowledgeable about music selections. They helped us plan out pre ceremony, ceremony and cocktail hour music guiding us through the whole process. I told them I wanted our wedding to feel more like a fun party with all our family and friends and wanted cocktail hour to feel upbeat. They definitely delivered! The music selection they have in their catalog is unmatched and if you don’t see a song listed you can always ask them! The music was beautiful and everyone who performed was very talented. I would hire Elegance String Quartet again and I recommend them to anyone planning a wedding!
response 12/05/2023
Thank you for posting the review on here too, Megan!
Cheryl B
5.0
11/30/2023
Elegance Quartet is an amazing group of musicians and we were so lucky to be able to book them for our wedding. Their playing is incredible and left our guests amazed and talking about it to this day (we got married in 2021). The group is easy to work with, has an amazing set of songs available and arrangements, and amazing talent. Their playing made our event like dinner and a show! It was perfect because we had some family/friends that don't dance so they got entertained by amazing music all night. We had them play their electric quartet and use the drum/beat box without any DJ and you DONT MISS THE DJ ONE BIT. Our music was so fun and lively and they really know how to mix up the songs to keep people dancing. Jenny also sings very nicely and sang for our first dance and parent dances. If you are wanting live music, look no further. These guys are amazing and have fun doing it too. I can't wait to someday have another event worthy of hiring this group again, I would do it in a heartbeat. Their backlighting and light up instruments are also super cool.
Photos of the group by Martin Reardon photography
response 12/05/2023
Hi Cheryl! This was such a nice surprise! We loved reading your review and it brought back...
so many fun memories from that evening. We really appreciate you and Dan for supporting our music and wish you all the best! - Ray.
Olivia K
5.0
11/09/2023
Amazing amazing musicians. Did beautiful renditions of classic and more modern songs. Perfect for the entrance into the evening.
response 11/09/2023
Thank you Olivia!
Veronica P
5.0
11/02/2023
This group was exactly what I was looking for when booking our wedding music. They are so thoughtful, organized and quick to respond. Not only that, they are fantastic musicians! My husband and I loved the attention to detail in all of the songs chosen and performed at the ceremony and cocktail hour, but also while DJing the reception. Our guest were thrilled! Their performances will surely be a favorite memory for years to come.
Meghan F
5.0
10/29/2023
If you are looking for a quartet to play your special event, look no further! Elegance String Quartet is absolutely phenomenal. They played acoustic for our wedding ceremony and electric for our cocktail hour, and I still have guests raving about them! Their music selection is large, and they work with you up until the day of your event to ensure that you have a tailored set list and wonderful experience. They were the perfect touch to our magical day!
Silicia L
5.0
8/06/2023
We booked the string trio for our wedding ceremony and could not have been happier. They really set the scene for all our guests as they entered and even arranged a few beautiful songs to accompany our friend who sang at the ceremony and played during our sand ceremony. It was truly so beautiful.
response 08/06/2023
Thank you Silicia!
Carly M
5.0
7/07/2023
Having the ESQ team at our wedding was the perfect addition to the day. They were so nice to work with, played great songs, and our guests really enjoyed it as well.
Thank you ESQ! We truly appreciate you guys being apart of our very special day.
response 07/10/2023
Thank you so much Carly!
Caitlin S
5.0
6/24/2023
Elegance String Quartet truly made our wedding day! Their positive and upbeat energy was incredible. From pre-ceremony to ceremony to reception, they provided a soundtrack to our wedding day that perfectly fit our vision. Our guests LOVED the energy they brought to the cocktail hour and reception - we could literally hear the cheers of excitement from cocktail hour as we were getting our photos taken elsewhere. The energy on the dance floor was so much fun and the mix of DJ + instruments was truly a wonderful and unique experience. We have had multiple friends and family ask for Elegance String Quartet's info after our wedding and people were telling us for months after how much fun they had dancing at our wedding. Hire Elegance String Quartet!! You will be so happy you did!
response 06/29/2023
Thank you so much Caitlin! We love awesome surprise reviews. :)
Danielle D
5.0
6/17/2023
Jenny, Ray and the rest of the team were fabulous at our wedding at the Ritz Carlton. They nailed it. My guests are still asking who the quartet was. They played everything from rock to pop, EDM, and Elvis (they have the ability to play even more genres of music based on what you request). Everyone loved the vibe and the dancefloor was packed all night long, especially towards the end. Everyone of all ages stayed engaged in the wedding because of their efforts. I rank them 10,000 out of 100. Also, an emergency occurred that twisted the schedule a bit, but the Elegance String Quartet adapted and adjusted the schedule for the night perfectly and seamlessly. I would hire them again and again if I could!
response 06/18/2023
We love you Danielle :) Thank you so much for this amazing review!
Donielle W
5.0
6/08/2023
ESQ is always a pleasure to work with! They really goes above and beyond for all of their events. I've had the pleasure of working with ESQ for numerous events and they always deliver! Can't say enough great things about ESQ!
David B
5.0
5/07/2023
We couldn't recommend Elegance String Quartet more highly. Amidst all the stress of wedding planning, working with Jenny and Ray to cultivate the music selections for each part of our wedding day was downright fun. They were communicative, professional, friendly, and always attentive to our needs. We went with the full-day package, which highlighted the breadth of ESQ's talents. The acoustic strings for the ceremony were stunningly beautiful. And the electric strings for the cocktail hour and DJ set with live electric strings for the reception was a blast -- we had so many guests come up to us and ask about ESQ. It made for a fun and memorable reception. Jenny was a great DJ and got guests on the dance floor. She did a great job of reading the room and selecting songs that would keep people dancing. She worked with us in advance to choose a vibe for the reception and pick our processionals and recessional, and they did a great job of working off our vision to create a perfect soundtrack for the whole day. They even made a custom cut for us for our parent dances. ESQ was a one-stop shop for all our music for the wedding, and that made planning so much easier. We enthusiastically recommend them!
response 05/10/2023
Thank you so much for reviewing us on here too, David! You guys make an amazing couple and...
we are honored to have been part of your special day! - Ray
Lauren L
5.0
2/20/2023
The Elegance Quartet played for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour - all of my guests raved about them! Ray and his team were so easy to work with and helped us plan our the music for our ceremony. Speaking of music - their repertoire is incredible! The list of songs is almost overwhelming! The good thing is - no matter your style is, they will have something for you. If you are looking for something unique for your wedding, look no further. I cannot recommend the Elegance String Quartet more!
John M
5.0
2/03/2023
Actually an incredible experience at our wedding with ESQ. We only hired them for the reception and the ceremony but we wish we had them the whole night! They were professional and courteous throughout the booking process, had a huge song library, and were very interactive with our guests. People have been asking us since our wedding about them cause they were so impressed. Cant review highly enough. If you arent sure whether you really need a string quartet for your wedding, I can tell you for sure you do.
response 02/04/2023
Thank you so much, John! All the best to you and Katherine!
Maya M
5.0
1/20/2023
ESQ was AMAZING for our wedding! A hit with our guests, months later, they're still telling me how much they enjoyed their music. They played a wide range for songs, and were kind enough to learn a piece for us for our recessional. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and we highly recommend.
response 01/23/2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Maya! We loved putting together the music prog...
ram for you and Don. All the best to you and thank you for making us part of your special day!
Ryan P
5.0
1/08/2023
Of all of the vendors we worked with for our wedding, these guys were easily our favorite! I honestly can't imagine what our wedding day would have been like without them. The unique arrangements offered by the quartet helped give our ceremony a very personal feel. Cocktail hour was a hit with the electric strings. Jenny crushed it as the DJ and Ray on the electric strings during the reception still has our friends and family raving a month later. The whole day with them was just so much fun and it really helped our wedding stand out from others we've been to. Even before the wedding, Jenny and Ray were great to work with. They were very helpful in the planning process, giving us some great suggestions for things we never would have thought of. They even took time to meet with us in person a few weeks ahead of the event. It was very apparent from the beginning that they care deeply about making their client's wedding day as great as possible. Anyone still looking for entertainment for their wedding needs to check out Elegance Quartet.
Romary S
5.0
12/28/2022
Elegance String Quartet was a standout at our cocktail hour and reception. Everyone loved hearing string versions of familiar songs, and their performance during our first dance was everything we dreamed of. As DJs they played the songs we decided beforehand while incorporating other songs and dance floor requests that matched the energy. Playing string instruments alongside the DJ music blew us away.
Sloane H
5.0
12/16/2022
Elegance Quartet in Philly does it all! They beautifully played their string instruments for my ceremony, followed by lively music for the cocktail hour, beautiful music for the special dances and Jenny was an AMAZING DJ! I can't recommend them enough- everyone is still talking about them. My parents just want to throw a party and have them play- that's how awesome they are!
response 12/28/2022
Sloane! Being there for you and Adam, with your incredible family and friends, was a highl...
ight of our wedding season this year! It was a beautiful event from start to finish, for a very special couple. We had a great time playing all your requests, and I particularly loved the old-school rap party that took over the dance floor. We truly hope your awesome mom and dad will have us back for any and all parties they throw, forever! Thank you for trusting us with so much, and for being such a pleasure to work with throughout. Congratulations again, and so much love to all! -Jenny
Carolyn G
5.0
11/27/2022
Ray was extremely professional and responsive throughout the wedding planning process. It was so much fun to go through the extensive and diverse repertoire of Elegance and hear such special songs played so beautifully on our wedding day. They created the perfect ambiance for our ceremony and cocktail hour!
Victoria B
5.0
11/08/2022
Elegance Quartet's performance was one of the highlights of our wedding day, I can't recommend them enough. They were a pleasure to work with leading up to the event. They played awesome string covers of sentimental pop & indie songs for our ceremony & cocktail hour, and were an absolute blast with electric string covers for the reception. We had a small-ish (~35 ppl) wedding due to Covid, and I wasn't sure if our crowd would really dance at all during the reception, but the music was so great every single guest was on the dance floor. Thank you, Elegance Quartet!!
response 11/12/2022
Thank you so much for this, Victoria! It was an absolute pleasure being there for you and ...
Steve. Your last dance comes up often in conversation with other couples - it was so special. Thank you for trusting us with your big day. We were honored! Hope to see you guys soon. Love you both of you!
Holly C
5.0
10/25/2022
Elegance Quartet is first class! From our first correspondence, Ray is professional, and so helpful with our wedding arrangements. The music was angelic, I most definitely recommend them and will be using them again.
response 10/25/2022
Thank you so much Holly! It was a pleasure working with you for your daughter's wedding! -...
Ray
Chrissy M
5.0
9/18/2022
Absolutely phenomenal!!!! They were great in communication, flexibility, and of course performance! Guests are still raving about the quartet from my wedding back in February. Highly recommend you add the Elegance String Quartet to your special day!
response 09/27/2022
Thank you so much, Chrissy! Your wedding was so much fun and we still recall your dad's sp...
eech during the reception :) It was a pleasure being part of it all!
Angela B
5.0
9/06/2022
We have no words!! They were one of the best decisions we made in wedding planning! We had Elegance Quartet with us for our entire day. They started by playing for our full catholic mass. We even had their cantor for mass and she sang beautifully! Ray was very knowledgeable about the music program for the mass. Almost no planning had to go into this portion of the day because they had it covered. Then they went from a classical sound to a fun electric sound for our cocktail hour. Our guests were raving about them, feeling like they were in an episode of Bridgeton!! One aspect that the may not be know for but we HIGHLY recommend is their DJ portion. Jenny lead us with all of the music we wanted to hear and the rest of the crew would play along in the crowd and it created an amazing dancing experience! The dance floor was packed from start to finish! From the time we booked them to the day of, they were professional, easy and just fun to work with! We felt like they were enjoying their time as much as we were! You definitely do not feel just like another client to them. They let us express what we wanted when it came to music while providing us with some advice to make it even more than we could have ever expected! When it comes to wedding planning, this is a HOME RUN pick. You will not be disappointed!
Andrew S
5.0
8/23/2022
The trio performed during our ceremony and then plugged in and performed a wide range of songs during our cocktail hour (actually 90 minutes). They are all so talented and the feedback from our guests was amazing. Looking back, I wish we had booked the trio or upgraded to the quartet for the reception as well. Who knew that "Sweet Child O' Mine" could sound so good with electric strings?
Great job! Thank you for making our day so special!
Kate W
5.0
7/10/2022
Elegance quartet was fantastic for our special day! They played for our ceremony, cocktails, and reception and played to the room the whole time. We also had them do a livestream which I highly recommend for far away guests. Would highly recommend for any couple!
Lia R
5.0
7/07/2022
Ray and his team did such an amazing job on our wedding day! The music was beautiful and our guests absolutely loved how it added to our big day (along with us). They have a huge selection of songs to choose from and they made it so easy and fun to plan! We loved having them play as our guests arrived and during our ceremony. It was truly so special.
Linette S
5.0
3/10/2022
ESQ was hands down my most FAVORITE part of my wedding!! I booked them for cocktail hour and wanted bridgerton vibes (popular hits with the classical vibe) and boy did they DELIVER!!! my guests had so much fun singing along to their music and it really got the party started! Ray and Jenny were so easy to work with and provided me with a super extensive list of songs to play from! I wish I could relive that hour over and over again and honestly wish I booked them for longer. I can't get over how talented they were and so enthusiastic while playing!! Thank you for making my (and my guests) ENTIRE night with your performance!! It was definitely one for the books!
response 03/10/2022
Dear Linette, this was such a nice surprise to receive this review from you! We love it w...
hen our clients write it right after the wedding, and it makes us so happy to know that everyone enjoyed our music! We put a lot of heart into it and it really means so much to read this review. Wishing you all the best! - Ray
Anita O
5.0
2/23/2022
Ray and the Elegance String Quartet are simply the best in so many ways! I met Ray and his Quartet about 10 years ago when we hired them for my company's holiday party. They did a fantastic job providing just the right music for the event. They played all music genres - classical, holiday, current hits, rock, etc. Everyone loved them! We used them every year since then for our holiday party (until COVID entered the picture and since then we haven't had a holiday party). This past December my son got married and I hired Elegance String Quartet to play at the ceremony and cocktail hour. They were perfect in every way - organized, professional, and expert musicians. Again, they played every type of music, from classical for the ceremony to Taylor Swift and the Theme to Game of Thrones. Guests at the wedding had fun requesting songs at their kiosk. Practically every person at the wedding commented to me how amazing they were! Next to the lovely bride and charming groom, they were a true hit at the wedding! They made the ceremony and cocktail hour very elegant and special. I highly recommend them!
response 02/24/2022
Thank you, Anita! I keep reading and re-reading your review and going over some of the pic...
tures and footage we had from the company holiday parties . Our favorite event to play! We really appreciate your support and for taking the time to write about your experience with our group! - Ray
Bethany H
5.0
2/21/2022
Elegance String Quartet was such a pleasure to work with. They were kind, knowledgeable, responded very quickly, and above all were so talented! We received many compliments from our guests on Elegance’s music during our ceremony and cocktail hour. Definitely would recommend them to anyone!
response 02/23/2022
Thank you Bethany! It was a pleasure being part of your special day! - Ray
Meg G
5.0
2/20/2022
ESQ is wonderful! So great to work with.
Justin K
5.0
2/19/2022
Y'all, let me tell you! My (now) husband and I booked these fine folks for our wedding back in September. It's now February and folks are STILL talking about how amazing our wedding reception was. Spend the money. Trust me. They are amazing. I cannot imagine our special day without their amazing talent.
Amanda M
5.0
2/17/2022
We loved our experience working with Elegance String Quartet and highly recommend them to anyone looking for classic, but unique musical accompaniment to their wedding (or any event). We booked their FULL DAY package (do it!), which I’ll explain in more detail below. Incredibly professional, and so much fun, Jenny and Ray were there for us in every step of our planning.
I always dreamed of having a string quartet for the wedding ceremony, and then we discovered that ESQ could deliver a full day package! From ceremony preludes to the very last song of the night, they created a different sound and ambiance for each part of our wedding day. For our outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour, which they played on amplified acoustic instruments (did I mention they also provided our officiant with a mic for the ceremony too?). During dinner and our reception, they moved to electric instruments (which sound great and are also visually striking!). Amping things up as the reception got under way, for the final hour they switched to a DJ set with strings accompaniment layered in. Working with ESQ on our entire day made for a seamless experience, excellent transitions, and the perfect amount of emceeing to keep the day on track. To be honest, it also made coordination so much simpler for me too.
Drawing on an extraordinary repertoire (from classical European composers to the latest pop hit), they also worked with us making our special dance selections a reality (all of which were sung by Jenny – she’s truly multitalented!). I would be remiss to also not mention the care they took with the few children at our wedding, one of whom was incredibly captivated by their performance.
ESQ is truly the full entertainment package. If you can believe it, in addition to handling the musical elements, they also provided streaming and recording of our ceremony and special dances. We weren't looking for a full-service videographer, but we wanted some simple footage to remember the sights and sounds of our day. Given that a few folks were unable to attend due to the pandemic, it also allowed them to join us for the ceremony.
All of our guests continue to rave about ESQ and they made for a memorable experience. Thank you to the whole quartet and, of course, an extra special thanks to Jenny and Ray.
Antoinette R
5.0
12/01/2021
I cannot say enough about how amazing it was to have Elegance String Quartet play our wedding. They were incredible to work with from start to finish and all of my guests loved them. My only regret is that I wasn't able to hear them play the cocktail hour while taking our couples pictures. Absolutely phenomenal and cannot recommend them enough!
Andrea W
5.0
11/05/2021
We had Elegance String Quartet perform during our recent wedding ceremony, and we could not be happier with our decision. It added such a special, unique element to the ceremony, and so many guests told us how much they enjoyed it. Everyone we worked with at ESQ were professional, responsive, and friendly, and it was truly a seamless experience working with them from beginning to end, even when we had to postpone our original wedding date from 2020 to 2021. They have such a wide variety of songs in their music catalog from traditional to pop and everything in between, and were so helpful as we created our ceremony program. You will not be disappointed using ESQ for your wedding!
Brittany F
5.0
10/25/2021
I can truthfully say the only downfall to hiring ESQ was that I did not get the chance to enjoy them...they were such a hit! As the bride, I was pulled from cocktail hour for photos, however, I was able to hear ESQ playing and man do they deliver! Our ceremony featured more classical music, and the strings were just the touch we needed. Moving into cocktail hour, they spiced things up with more recent hits, and standing in the foyer while hearing "Sweet Child O'Mine" and "Simply the Best" made it nearly impossible to take the pictures since everyone was dancing! ESQ takes the time to talk with you to ensure your event is personalized and completely stress free. If you are looking for an added touch, whether classical or upbeat, ESQ are the ones to book!
response 10/26/2021
Dear Brittany, what a nice surprise to get this review from you so soon after the wedding!...
We absolutely loved playing for your guests, they were so much fun and we could not have asked for a better audience. We wish you and Brian all the best in your life together, you make a beautiful couple!
Danielle T
5.0
10/16/2021
PERFECTION. I know every couple thinks they had the best wedding but Elegance String Quartet truly made our wedding perfect. They were very flexible and spoke with us several times to ensure our song choices were magic, even recommending a few to help cocktail hour flow. They have a HUGE catalog of song options varying from oldies to classical to Britney Spears Toxic and Tones and I Dance Monkey. They were a delight to listen to and our guests raved about them for weeks after our wedding. Expert Note - have your friends book them for their wedding so you get to enjoy them even more as a guest at a future wedding. Love them!
response 10/17/2021
Thank you, Danielle! This is so awesome :) Love the pro tip, we will have to use it as pro...
motional material on it's own!
matthew c
5.0
9/29/2021
ESQ was a big hit at our reception! We had to postpone our wedding 3 times due to the pandemic and Ray stuck with us in the planning process the whole way. Great communication! The band itself was phenomenal! They sounded better than I even imagined and brought a touch of class to our party. I want to have another party just so we can book them again! The variety of songs they play is great to keep everyone entertained! Highly recommend!!
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