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I just got married at age 70. Given the miracle of finding love again, I wanted our wedding to be a joyous celebration. Finding the right music was important to me and my new husband.
When I heard samples of Elegant Ensembles' music and spoke to April, the owner, I knew I had found the perfect music for our special day.
April helped us choose the ensemble that was right for our venue and our budget. She was organized, communicative and flexible during our music planning process. She even stepped in to do the announcements on our big day!
All of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music...even a friend who was a member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for 45 years.
When searching for your perfect music, I highly suggest you consider Elegant Ensembles.
Marilyn K.
5.0
April and her group were amazing to work with! April was always quick to respond and coordinated with the church musicians to make sure all went smoothly. We had the string trio for our church ceremony and it gave our day such an elegant and classic touch. We couldn't have asked for better musicians to be a part of our day!
Katie M.
5.0
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Elegant Ensembles creates unparalleled musical experiences for your wedding. We have provided music for over 3500 events in 30 years. Strings (including our Rock and Pop Trio and quartet), Guitar, Piano, Harp, Vocalists, Small jazz combos and more! To produce an unforgettable affair, let Elegant Ensembles put your event to music. New in 2025 our amplified Solo Violinist performs for cocktail and/or dinner music to a pre-recorded track of songs from many genres including Classical, Pop, Classic Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, Show tunes, Movie music and more!
What You'll Love About Elegant Ensembles
Elegant Ensembles is loved by couples for their top-class performances that can create the perfect ambiance at any event. Your wedding ceremony or cocktail hour can be elevated with the sweet sound of live music, and a range of instruments are available to choose from. Check out their reviews for a better idea of the kind of entertainment experience you can expect form these professionals.
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Instruments
Bass
Cello
Flute
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Piano
Saxophone
Viola
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Celtic
Classical
Country
Folk
Jazz
Pop
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
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Meet the team
April
Owner
A graduate of Elmhurst College with a degree in Music and Business, April has made her lifelong passion into a career. Elegant Ensembles was started in 1995 as a way to help connect folks in the Chicago area with talented local musicians passionate about their work.
Married in 1995 to Ron, and the mother to Charysse, April also dabbles with the guitar, piano and mandolin. Aside from music making, you can find April on the tennis court 3-5 days a week, discovering new cooking techniques in her kitchen and nurturing plants in her raised garden beds.
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Reviewers praised Elegant Ensembles for professional, responsive service and beautiful live music that elevated ceremonies and cocktail hours. The team accommodated custom requests, coordinated with venue musicians, and handled setup/weather flexibly. Guests raved and many strongly recommend them.Diana O
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5.0
7/09/2026
We are more than thrilled that we booked April and her Elegant Ensemble strings trio for cocktail hour for my daughter’s wedding. From the beginning when I reached out to April, sh...
e was responsive, professional, very nice, and very easy to work with. When I stepped out onto the patio right before cocktail hour started, they were all set up and playing their beautiful music. I have to say that the music elevated cocktail hour to a different level and really just took my breath away. It was a warmer evening, so they put a canopy up and had no complaints or hesitations about playing in the warm afternoon sun. We were so grateful for that!!!! If you are deciding whether or not to have strings, you definitely should, and you should for sure book April and her Elegant Ensemble group. They were AMAZING!!!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 07/13/2026
Thank you for the kind review! We had a great time performing for everyone during the cock...
tail hour! We are also thrilled that everyone hung out on the patio with us and the music despite the warm weather! We wish the very best to you, your daughter and her husband.
Marilyn K
5.0
9/08/2026
I just got married at age 70. Given the miracle of finding love again, I wanted our wedding to be a joyous celebration. Finding the right music was important to me and my new husb...
and.
When I heard samples of Elegant Ensembles' music and spoke to April, the owner, I knew I had found the perfect music for our special day.
April helped us choose the ensemble that was right for our venue and our budget. She was organized, communicative and flexible during our music planning process. She even stepped in to do the announcements on our big day!
All of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music...even a friend who was a member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for 45 years.
When searching for your perfect music, I highly suggest you consider Elegant Ensembles.
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 09/15/2026
Marilyn, it was such a pleasure to provide the music (and emcee duties) for your wedding! ...
Thank you so much for taking the time to post this review. We are thrilled that you were pleased with our work.
April
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Katie M
5.0
7/15/2026
April and her group were amazing to work with! April was always quick to respond and coordinated with the church musicians to make sure all went smoothly. We had the string trio fo...
r our church ceremony and it gave our day such an elegant and classic touch. We couldn't have asked for better musicians to be a part of our day!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 09/15/2026
Katie!
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was our pleasure to provide the music fo...
r your wedding!!
April, Elegant Ensembles
Lisa Y
5.0
7/01/2026
The most beautiful music for the background of the perfect wedding day!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 07/01/2026
Thanks Lisa! We are so happy you were pleased! Best wishes!!
Amy F
5.0
6/10/2026
April and her fellow musicians gave a wonderful performance at my daughter's wedding. My daughter had a piece of music in mind for her walk down the aisle, and April was able to ac...
commdate her wishes even though it wasn't on the selections sheet. Thank you! Highly recommend.
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 06/10/2026
Hi Amy,
Thank you for taking the time to post a review here! We were more than happy to ac...
commodate your daughter's request! I'm so glad you were pleased with our work!
Roxana M
5.0
6/08/2026
Elegant Ensembles was fantastic to work with and helped make our wedding ceremony truly beautiful. They were professional, responsive, and incredibly talented, and the music was pe...
rformed flawlessly. Their collaboration with our vocalist was wonderful, and we received many compliments from our guests about the ceremony music. We are so grateful for their contribution to our special day and highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional wedding musicians.
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 06/08/2026
Roxana,
Thank you for taking the time to review and recommend our services. I'm so glad yo...
u were pleased with our work! The vocalist, Natalie, was an absolute pleasure to work with! Many blessings to you and Mark!
Morgan B
5.0
11/10/2025
We had April play during our cocktail hour and she was absolutely amazing! The music created the perfect atmosphere. Elegant, upbeat, and exactly what we envisioned. So many of our...
guests complimented her performance. She was professional, easy to work with, and incredibly talented. Highly recommend for anyone looking to add a special touch to their event!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 11/12/2025
Morgan,
Thanks so much for your kind review! It was my pleasure to perform for your cockta...
il hour...your guests were so kind and it was a beautiful wedding! I am thrilled that you were pleased with my music. :-)
April
Cathrina F
5.0
10/29/2025
Excellent music during our ceremony! Highly recommended!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 10/29/2025
Thank you so much Cathrina! It was our pleasure to perform for your wedding!
Katie M
5.0
10/27/2025
Elegant Ensembles was absolutely incredible for our wedding ceremony! The music was so stunning that several guests asked if it had been recorded — that’s how beautifully the quart...
et performed. As someone who has played in a string quartet myself on both violin and viola, I can confidently say they did a phenomenal job and truly live up to their name.
Their extensive repertoire made choosing music for our full Catholic Mass effortless, and every piece was played with such grace and emotion. April was wonderful to work with and made the entire process seamless.
If you’re a bride who wants that magical, awe-filled moment when the music takes everyone’s breath away, trust April and her talented team at Elegant Ensembles to bring it to life.
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 10/28/2025
Katie,
We are thrilled that you and your guests enjoyed our String Quartet performance at ...
your wedding. It was our pleasure to perform the pieces you selected and to bring your musical vision to life. Many thanks for the lovely review.
April
Rose C
5.0
10/14/2025
April and her trio were absolutely amazing. I really appreciated her quick response at somewhat of a late notice- I found her through the Knot and she replied right away! She was s...
o easy to communicate with and I really appreciated her dedication to the details. I was a little anxious about how the weather and set up would go on the day of, but she took care of everything and they played beautifully.
I could not imagine a more perfect sound to walk down the aisle to, and I highly recommend EE Musicians for all couples- I think they would make a wonderful addition to any ceremony!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 10/14/2025
Rose, thanks so much for the kind words! I am thrilled that we were able to perform at you...
r wedding even though it was a bit of short notice! It all worked out...and even Mother Nature cooperated for a really beautiful outdoor wedding! Take care!!
Callie H
5.0
10/04/2025
Elegant Ensembles was amazing and very easy to work with. April was quick to respond and give us all of the information we needed from the start. They had a wide selection of piece...
s and songs to choose from. We also thought pricing was very reasonable. We wanted to go the classical route and they were able to play all of our choices, including one piece I found for a string quartet that they learned for us. Overall, the music sounded amazing and we were so glad we chose them to play our ceremony.
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 10/07/2025
Callie, Thank you for the kind review of our services! We enjoyed performing your special ...
request Hymn L'Amour...such a pretty selection! Many blessings to you and Ian!
Susana G
5.0
9/20/2025
April and her team did an amazing job. Everyone at my wedding talked about how wonderful the ensemble was. Communication was efficient and kind. I choose many pop and Disney songs,...
which they rocked. They went above and beyond to learn two new songs (Now we are free & you’ll be in my heart) in just under 4 weeks, which were the wedding party songs. April and her team were part of making my wedding day perfect. Highly recommend.
Thank you April & Team
-Susana Gonzalez Adame
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 09/22/2025
Susana! We had a great time performing the music you requested for your beautiful rose gar...
den wedding. Thanks for the kind review and best wishes!!
Jennifer G
5.0
9/14/2025
We hired Amy to play at our ceremony reception and it was absolutely beautiful, I loved it all! And we had so many compliments from our guest saying the music was absolutely beauti...
ful!
They were amazing and played the songs I chose so beautiful!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 09/14/2025
Jennifer,
Thanks so much for the kind review! It was our joy to provide the music for your...
lovely wedding!
Shanyn S
5.0
8/05/2025
We hired April and her team to play during our ceremony and cocktail hour, and they were absolutely wonderful. The music was beautiful, perfectly timed, and such a lovely backdrop ...
to the day. We had one special song request for the bridal entry, and they not only accommodated it without issue, but it sounded amazing live. April was also incredibly prompt and professional in the lead-up to the wedding. She made the whole process really easy and stress-free. Everything went so smoothly and they played so beautifully, we were in great hands the entire day. If you’re looking for live musicians for your wedding, we highly recommend April and Elegant Ensembles!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 08/08/2025
Hi Shanyn!
We are thrilled that and Jason were pleased with our performance. We enjoyed p...
laying your special song! Thank you so much for taking the time to review our services and many blessings to you both!!
Anne A
5.0
7/29/2025
Elegant Ensembles was a perfect addition to our wedding reception. We had a violin and piano playing a variety of music for the dinner portion of the evening. The duo added elega...
nce, entertainment and set the mood we were looking for to begin the evening. They were wonderful to work with and I would recommend them for any event.
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 07/30/2025
Thanks so much for the kind review Anne! We are thrilled that you were pleased with our pe...
rformance! It was a beautiful setting and our musicians truly enjoyed performing for you and your guests. ~April
Talia S
5.0
6/29/2025
We hired April and her team to perform during our ceremony and cocktail hour. It made it feel like a fairytale! Walking down to the aisle to beautiful strings was seriously a dream...
come true! Their team was great to work with and they had a large selection of music. We are so happy we hired Elegant Ensembles!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 07/30/2025
Thank you for the kind words!! Your wedding was beautiful and it was such a pleasure to be...
a part of your special day!
April
Zack Z
5.0
2/18/2025
We hired the string quartet with Elegant Ensembles for our wedding ceremony and they performed our pieces perfectly! Their music was the finishing touch to our dream wedding. We ha...
d given them custom requests for unorthodox classical pieces (Borodin and Mussorgsky), and April found the corresponding string quartet arrangements.
We were particularly impressed by the quartet's professionalism and attention to detail. They made sure every aspect of the performance was tailored to our vision. April helped us plan which pieces would be played for each segment, so that the whole ceremony would be a flowing, seamless experience. Our guests were so moved by the stirring music, especially our 2 year old ring bearer, who couldn't take his eyes off the quartet for the whole ceremony! I hope this had awoken a love for music in him.
Elegant Ensembles exceeded our expectations in every way, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect addition to our special day. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated string quartet!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 07/30/2025
Thank you Zack! It was our pleasure to perform your special classical requests! I imagine ...
your ring bearer will be serenading you and Victoria at an upcoming anniversary celebration!
Take care!
April
Brittany B
5.0
12/10/2024
April is so easy to work with. She's quick to respond, checked in as needed, and is very organized. We were able to have the violin-cello duet that we wanted and thought the price ...
was perfect for the value we got. We got so many compliments on the music during our wedding ceremony!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 12/10/2024
Thank you Brittany, we had a great time performing at your beautiful wedding! You were a j...
oy to work with and your guests were so complimentary to us. Many blessings to you and Andreas in the years ahead! ~April
Joyce J
5.0
10/27/2024
We chose Elegant Ensembles string trio for my daughter’s wedding ceremony and cocktail hour music. April and her team went above and beyond to make sure that my daughter had the mu...
sic that she wanted for her ceremony and cocktail hour.
Everything from setup to ceremony to cocktail hour was outstanding. The music was exceptional; and they were even able to play some special requests that my daughter wanted.
We were thrilled beyond belief with the music provided by April and her team of musicians.
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 10/30/2024
Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review Joyce! It was an our String Trio p...
leasure to perform for Sarah and Matthew and to bring their musical vision for the wedding come to life. We were happy to learn the specially requested song for Sarah’s processional! Many Blessings to you and your family!
Shannon N
5.0
8/19/2024
I chose the keyboardist and violinist duo, and they were wonderful! Elegant Ensembles was easy to work with and the value for the price was very fair. More than one of our guests c...
ommented on how good the musicians were, and the musicians knew exactly which songs to play at the right cues. I would definitely recommend this vendor to anyone.
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 08/19/2024
Shannon! We had a blast performing at your wedding in Elmhurst! Your family was awesome an...
d we are so glad to hear you and your guests were pleased with the performance! Thanks again for having our Violin-Keyboard duet at the ceremony!
Jaidan B
5.0
8/18/2024
I hired Elegant Ensembles for my wedding day ceremony music! I was blown away with the element this added to our ceremony! We worked with April and she was quick to respond, kind, ...
and worked through everything with me! It was a great experience. The trio was beautiful! It brought tears to my eyes when I heard them playing!!! I would highly recommend hiring them for your event! You will not regret it! I am so thankful!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 08/19/2024
Jaidan,
Thank you so much for your kind review of our services! It was our pleasure to bri...
ng our love of music making to you on your big day! We were honored to be a part!
~April
deborah g
5.0
8/07/2024
The team at elegant ensembles were exceptional - start to finish. They were easy to work with, responsive, kind and professional They figured out how to meet our music needs an...
d delivered beyond our greatest expectations The music is such an important part of an event We strongly recommend them - you will be thrilled
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 08/07/2024
Thank you Deb! We definitely have an awesome team here and were so happy to bring your mus...
ical vision to life! Many blessings to you both in the years to come...and never stop going to see live music together. As you know...music is life!!!
Jillian E
5.0
7/26/2024
Phenomenal experience hiring musicians for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. The musicians were professional, timely and talented. They happily accommodated any song reques...
ts we had. Very organized and easy to book. They set the tone for our whole evening. So happy we went with Elegant Ensembles.
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 07/26/2024
Jillian! Thanks so much for your kind review! It was our pleasure to serve you! We had a g...
reat time performing with our Harp-violin-cello trio at your beautiful wedding. Many blessings to you both for happiness in all your years. ~April
Morgan L
5.0
5/17/2024
I had the pleasure of having Elegant Ensembles perform at my wedding, and they were absolutely incredible. From the moment they started playing during the ceremony to the end of th...
e cocktail hour, their music filled the air with beauty and elegance.
I cannot thank the string quartet enough for their exceptional performance. They truly made our wedding day even more special and memorable. Their professionalism, talent, and ability to create beautiful music are unmatched.
If you are looking for a string quartet that will add a touch of elegance and charm to your wedding or any special occasion, I highly recommend them! They will create an unforgettable experience that you will cherish forever!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 05/17/2024
Thank you for the kind words. It was our pleasure to provide the string ensemble for your ...
wedding!!! We are thrilled that you loved our work. Best wishes!!! ~April
Maddie M
5.0
4/02/2024
Hiring Elegant Ensembles for our wedding ceremony was a fantastic decision. They expertly matched our desired vibe, and curating a set list that delighted us and our guest alike. T...
heir performance was the perfect blend of elegance, energy, seamlessly transitioning from the prelude to ceremony to exit. We highly recommend to any couple seeking live musicians who can elevate their wedding into an unforgettable event.
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 04/09/2024
Maddie,
Thank you for the glowing review! Your wedding was lovely and we were honored to p...
rovide the String Trio for you and Evan on your big day! We wish you both the very best as you begin your lives together!
With Music, April, Elegant Ensembles
Lisa R
5.0
3/11/2024
I highly recommend elegant ensembles! April played the violin for our wedding ceremony! She sounded beautiful and we received lots of compliments. She is very professional and eas...
y to work with!
Susanna C
5.0
10/29/2023
We hired Elegant Ensembles for our wedding (two violinists and a cellist) and they were fantastic! I have always wanted to have this type of music at my wedding and they were ever...
ything I dreamed of. Our guests kept telling us how wonderful they were and how much they enjoyed the songs. They have a wide range of music to select from including classical, rock and pop. I also asked if they could play a hymn for our ceremony and it was beautiful. They added the perfect touch to our wedding and would highly recommend April and her ensemble!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 10/31/2023
Susanna,
What an honor to bring your dreams to life with our music. It was truly an honor...
to perform for your wedding! You and the guests were a gracious, complimentary audience. We also enjoyed working together with the venue as we relocated the ensemble from space to space. Many blessings to you both!!
With Music,
April Berkowski
Sharon V
5.0
10/26/2023
Bellissimo! April and the string trio played during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful the music was that morning. They playe...
d a wide variety of music, and all of it sounded lovely. It was an unusually cool fall morning, but April and her team were flexible in working to find a location that worked to keep their hands and instruments warm. Highly recommend!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 10/28/2023
Thank you Sharon! We had so much fun performing at your wedding...the guests were truly ki...
nd as were you and Vince! Thank you for accommodating our needs in light of the cool weather so that our hands and instruments could perform well for you and your guests! Our goal is always to work as a team with you and the vendors so that we can provide top-notch service to our clients! Many blessings to you both!
Brianne K
4.0
10/19/2023
We loved having live musicians as a part of our wedding day! Elegant ensembles was easy to communicate with and had a great list of songs to choose from. Our guests loved the music...
during cocktail hour as well. The only hiccup we experienced was during our first look. EE was setting up for the ceremony and there was a large storage container near where the groom was standing. Our photographer kindly asked one of the musicians to move their container so it wouldn’t be in our pictures and they replied in a not so friendly tone “I will in a minute”. My husband (the groom) had to speak up and tell the musician that we were trying to do our first look and can they please move the container (Which then they happily did once they realized he was the groom). Working well with other vendors helps keep the stress off the bride and groom! Other than that everything went smooth as butter! :)
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 10/19/2023
We are thrilled that you enjoyed the music! I do apologize if my response to the photograp...
her seemed short…I believe I had my hands full while I was (alone) unloading our equipment at the same time that was happening and I just needed a moment to move the container. Again, I’m sorry if my response seemed not so nice…that was not my intention! We enjoyed the collaborations with all the vendors at Hotel Baker and with your officiant who was super kind and complimentary following our performance. Your guests were very gracious as well even surrounding our trio enjoying the music as dusk set in. Many blessings to you both! It was a lovely wedding and a beautiful night!
Paul Y
5.0
10/17/2023
April and her team played my wedding on 10/14/23 and did a wonderful job. They were easy to work with and played exactly the music we wanted, including some special requests. Would...
be willing to work with them again in a heartbeat. They were awesome!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 10/17/2023
Thank you Paul and Cindy!! It was our pleasure to provide the music for your beautiful wed...
ding celebration. Many blessings to you both!
~April
Owen R
5.0
10/13/2023
We used a piano player for our cocktail hour and dinner and it was a wonderful experience. She played so well and it really helped set a wonderful atmosphere.
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 10/14/2023
Owen & Katie, Thank you for having our pianist perform at your wedding last weekend! We ar...
e thrilled that you and your guests enjoyed the music. Blessings to you both!
anonymous u
5.0
3/19/2023
We were so happy with our live music from Elegant Ensembles for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! April was so helpful in helping us plan the day and was able to provide sug...
gestions that truly made our ceremony perfect. Our guests are still talking about our cocktail hour and how much they enjoyed the music. I loved walking down the aisle to our sting trio and would highly recommend for anyone looking for an added special touch to their big day!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 03/22/2023
Thank you for the kind review Sara! We are so glad to hear you and your guests enjoyed our...
performance!
Alison C
5.0
11/02/2022
I highly recommend Elegant Ensembles for wedding ceremony music! The music was so beautiful and April was great to work with. I requested a specific song for the bridal party proce...
ssion, which wasn't included on their song list, and Elegant Ensembles ordered the music sheet to accommodate my request. I really appreciated it! The music was a highlight of our wedding ceremony!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 11/03/2022
Thanks for taking the time to review our services. We had a blast performing for your wedd...
ing! Many blessing in the years ahead for you and Andrew. :)
Jenna S
5.0
10/26/2022
Truly an asset to my wedding day ceremony in our cathedral style church and a classy way to start our cocktail hour at our reception! Everything that was played was truly beautiful...
. April was so easy to work with and communicated with us in a quick and professional manner. I would highly recommend Elegant Ensembles to anyone who is searching for a quartet!!
Nicole B
5.0
8/17/2022
I hired Elegant Ensembles later on our wedding planning journey and I am so glad I invested on this.
I already had a vision on what songs I want to be played at our ceremony. I k...
new I was gonna walk down to Yellow by Coldplay and end it with A Sky Full of Stars. The church only had a pianist for us and I knew having a violinist will make everything more elegant and emotional, so I just have to hire one and I am so glad I found April.
She was so approachable and she made sure to be in synced with our church pianist. She even played couple of songs before the ceremony started and everyone kept saying how beautiful our church ceremony was.
April, you were amazing! Thank you for everything you have done to make our ceremony a magical one.
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 08/18/2022
Nicole,
Wow, thank you for the kind review. It was my pleasure working with your pianist a...
nd performing the pieces you wanted. We are thrilled that you and your guests were pleased with the music! Many blessings to you and Nestor...may the sky above you be always full of brightly shining stars. :-)
Kim P
5.0
6/09/2022
I always wanted to walk down the aisle to live musicians, so after much research I reached out to Elegant Ensembles. They work with a variety of musicians and I ended up having a h...
arp, cello and flute play for my ceremony and cocktail hour. It brought so much elegance and romance to our wedding. The music selections I choose were a nod to my late grandmother, and I wish she could have been there to appreciate it. I was a little nervous about having musicians play at a ceremony without a rehearsal with them, but it was no problem at all. We gave them the wedding program and everything was perfect :) It was everything we imagined.
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 06/09/2022
Kim,
Thank you for the kind review. We were honored to provide our Harp-Flute-Cello Trio ...
for your wedding and to perform music that was special to you and your family. Many blessings to you and Maurice in your married life together!
Amy S
5.0
5/25/2022
April Berkowski's Elegant Ensembles provided a quartet for my daughter Hannah's wedding. The music was perfect for the ceremony, as well as the cocktail hour that followed. April w...
orked with us to come up with a music list, and she was quick to reply to my emails. I hope to work with her and Elegant Ensembles in the future!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 05/25/2022
Amy,
It was our pleasure to provide the string quartet for your daughter's big day! Thank ...
you for the kind review and blessings to you and your family!
Caroline E
5.0
1/18/2022
We would definitely recommend hiring Elegant Ensembles! They played during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and did a fantastic job. Not only was the music they performed bea...
utiful, but April was great to work with leading up to the wedding - very organized and professional. Thank you April and team for helping make our wedding ceremony magical!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 01/18/2022
Caroline and Chris - Thank you for the kind review! We truly were honored to be a part of ...
your beautiful celebration. You and your guests were lovely! Many blessings to you both! ~April
Hannah F
5.0
11/27/2021
April and the Elegant Ensembles team played at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour in October 2021. April was fantastic to work with and the trio we booked sounded beautiful on ...
our big day. April had some great advice about what songs to play during the wedding ceremony. We highly recommend booking April and the Elegant Ensembles team for your upcoming wedding or event!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 12/08/2021
Hannah and Andrew,
Thank you for the kind review! We had a great time performing both fo...
r your wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! You have a wonder family and group of friends...it was a pleasure to make music for such a kind and engaging audience.
Erica H
5.0
10/20/2021
April and her team helped to make our fairytale wedding dreams come true. The string trio played beautifully, and all of my guests were absolutely enchanted by them. They were acco...
mmodating to all of my music requests, no matter how unusual, and were totally professional and kind. They made our day truly special and we are so grateful to them!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 10/20/2021
Thank you Erica! Your wedding was a joy for us to perform. The Lord of the Rings and Disn...
ey tunes were wonderful selections and we were happy to learn them for your big day! Blessings to you and Spencer for many years of joy together!
Sarah M
5.0
10/15/2020
We booked the string quartet for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. It was the most beautiful music and we were so happy we chose them! I had a call with April close to the we...
dding to go over the plan and they executed perfectly. She was so easy to work with and very timely in her responses. Definitely recommend!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 10/17/2020
Sarah,
Thank you for your kind words! We had a lot of fun performing your special requests...
In the way that you envisioned and are thrilled to hear that our music brought joy to your big day!
Rena W
5.0
9/29/2020
Elegant Ensembles was excellent. We got married in WI and April B.(the owner) recommended Carolyn, a pianist and vocalist for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Carolyn was phenomena...
l. She added elegance to our special day and guests raved about her. Carolyn's rendition of "Edelweiss" was so moving there wasn't a dry eye in the house. April, Carolyn, thank you for making our wedding day unforgettable! The owner, April B., works only with top talent, is professional, affordable and makes the process so easy. Brides, I highly recommend booking all your musical talent through April at Elegant Ensembles.
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 09/29/2020
Thanks Rena! It was our pleasure to provide the live music for both your ceremony and cock...
tail hour. We do our best to perform special requests so I’m thrilled that you were moved by Carolyn’s rendition of Edelweiss!! Blessings to you and Keith!!
Alexa A
5.0
7/17/2017
I hired Elegant Ensembles June wedding upon my wedding venue's recommendation of the group and my mom's insistence we had a string quartet for our ceremony. She couldn't have been...
more right! All my interactions were with April (the owner) and she was great to work with. She made sure to take care of coordinating their performance and ensured the music selection was to my taste. Many guests have told me they were very impressed with the performances at both our ceremony and cocktail hour--especially with some fan favorites like the Game of Thrones theme song the quartet incorporated! I look forward to hearing more of Elegant Ensembles performance in our wedding video!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 07/18/2017
Thank you for your kind words! We really enjoyed playing "Game of Thrones" along with all...
of your other fun special requests. I recall we also incorporated some Harry Potter as well the Beatles, Etta James and The Foo Fighters! So much fun!
Grace M
5.0
6/27/2017
April was amazing to work with from start to finish. She was flexible with our unique needs and set list and while we didn't personally get to hear much of the performance, our gue...
sts raved about it! Looking forward to getting our video back so we can hear more of the trio!
Samantha O
5.0
5/13/2017
We worked with Elegant Ensembles for our April 29th, 2017 wedding. I dealt with April who is the owner and she was a pleasure to work with. She always returned my calls promptly, a...
nd was on top of everything!!! She made sure to take care of coordinating their performance with both the church the reception venue. Additionally, I had the pleasure of having April herself perform alongside two other talented musicians. The string trio performed at both our church ceremony and the cocktail hour. They did a great job, they were on time, and played beautifully. :-)
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 07/18/2017
Samantha - we very much enjoyed performing for both your ceremony and cocktail hour! Thank...
you for your kind words and blessings to you and Shane!
Donna C
5.0
9/06/2016
Very professional, delivered the quality they promised. April is pleasant and easy to deal with. I highly recommend them to take your music from nice to grand!
Anonymous
5.0
5/17/2016
What a wonderful trio. We played a variety of songs that are not traditional church songs and they learned them all and played beautifully.
Really a pleasure to work with and hav...
e at our ceremony. People continue to email me about how lovely the music at my wedding was.
Highly recommend!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 05/17/2016
We thoroughly enjoyed learning and performing your special requests! Thank you for the kin...
d words and blessings to you both!
Briana T
5.0
10/16/2014
We had the Northbrook String Quartet provide music for our ceremony, and they did such a WONDERFUL job! The music was simply beautiful and provided such an element of elegance to t...
he ceremony, it was just perfect. The only complaint I had was with regards to paying the musicians through Elegant Ensembles (had to give my credit card number by fax or over the phone, which I don't like doing), and for whatever reason, we weren't allowed to tip our musicians directly, it had to go through the company...otherwise though, they were great!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 10/17/2014
Thank you for your kind review! Regarding the payment, we offer the option to mail us a ch...
eck for payment in addition to the credit card option. For gratuities, you are welcome to give the musicians gratuities directly in cash. If a check is given (in your case you wrote it payable to Northbrook Quartet and they don't have a bank account in that name) then you can make it payable to the ensemble leader or to Elegant Ensembles (and we will make sure they get the full gratuity). Thanks again for the opportunity to be a part of your special day!!
Caron W
5.0
9/24/2014
April at Elegant Ensembles was our main contact. She made everything easy by sending us a form to fill out a few weeks before our wedding. The form gave our pianist all of the info...
rmation she needed without us having to coordinate with another person. Also, although we wanted to use a few traditional songs that were on their list we also wanted to use piano versions of some more current songs. April went out and found the sheet music so our pianist would be able to play exactly what we wanted.
The day of our wedding our pianist (Robyn) was right on time and had all of the information she needed. She coordinated with the contact at our venue and our officiant to make sure she had all the correct cues without us having to be involved.
Working with elegant ensembles was simple and seamless!
Response from Elegant Ensembles on 10/17/2014
Thank you for your kind review. We are thrilled that you were pleased with our efforts. W...
e always make our best effort to accommodate our clients' requests and were happy to do so for you!
Laura O
5.0
7/09/2014
Elegant Ensembles did an amazing job at my ceremony - they took all my unusual requests (I chose some music for processionals that are not typical for weddings) and made everything...
work beautifully. They really made the entire ceremony beautiful. I can't thank them enough!
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