Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Elite Strings is a group of string musicians operating out of Atlanta, GA. Tiffany and Erica work together to elevate their cherished clients' special events by offering music selections ranging from Bach to the Beatles. Offering ensembles of duos, trios, and string quartets, they diligently provide every couple with an exceptional experience.
Tiffany and Erica are honored to serve couples on their long-awaited wedding days. They have been heavily involved in the Atlanta music scene for over twenty years and gained invaluable experience on stage. Having performed for thousands of people over their impressive careers, this team has the expertise needed to make your event an unforgettable celebration.
Elite Strings offers string quartet, string trio, violin/cello duo, or a cello duo for their clients' special events. They can skillfully set the desired tone of your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The team can customize their playlists and learn new tunes for a fully personalized performance.
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Cello
Fiddle
Viola
Violin
Music Genres
Bluegrass
Classical
Jazz
Pop
Rock
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Live Music
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
Wedding
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Meet the team
Erica Ransbottom
Cellist
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, Georgia State University
EXPERIENCE: Over 15 years of experience in the wedding industry. I maintain a busy performance schedule of weddings, worship services, recording sessions and occasionally work as a cellist on movie/television sets! My favorite career highlights are performing on stage with Rod Stewart, Michael Bublé, Evanescence, Josh Groban, Two Cellos, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and more. My movie/television highlights include being featured as the alien cello player in Disney’s “Loki” and I was also featured in Netflix’s “Red Notice”. I am also a Disney Travel Specialist and am available to book your Disney adventures!
LOVES: Billiards (I play in 2 leagues a week) | Pokémon Go (I promise…it’s still a thing) 😂 | Cooking | Disney
FAMILY: Older sister and coolest Aunt ever | 2 crazy cats | My significant other and partner in crime, Daniel Holloway (also a cellist!).
FAVORITE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE: Definitely playing on stage with Rod Stewart. My other favorite career highlight is being featured on episode 3 of Disney’s “Loki” as the alien cello player.
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5.0
out of 5.0
26 reviews
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Elite Strings received glowing reviews from multiple users who hired them for their wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. The musicians, led by Erica, were praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and talent. Reviewers appreciated the diverse selection of music, ability to accommodate special requests, and the elegant touch the quartet added to their events. Many guests complimented the quartet's performance, making them a highly recommended vendor for weddings and various occasions, adding a magical and romantic ambiance to the ceremonies.
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Megan C
5.0
11/08/2024
We hired Elite Strings to play for our reception since we weren't hiring a DJ, and weren't planning to have dancing. We simply wanted some elegant background music while guests ate and talked and mingled. Erica was very responsive and clear in her communications with us right from the start. She worked with us over the phone and email to decide on the best options for our venue and guest count, and even came up with a custom string arrangement to play along with our first dance song! She kept in touch along the way and confirmed everything a week or two before the wedding. She has a wonderful group of musicians that she works with, including her husband! The trio that we hired really provided an elegant touch to our reception, and we had so many positive comments from our guests! Would recommend this vendor without reservation!
Mikaela G
5.0
11/02/2024
We used Elite Strings for our pre-ceremony music. They had a wide selection of music to choose from, including newer songs and classic songs. Erica was very responsive. As the bride I only heard the processional and recessional, which were beautiful. I only wish that I could’ve heard more of the music 💕
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Maria G
5.0
10/23/2024
Elite Strings is the only string quartet I found that offers high-quality amplification for outdoor ceremonies. This is a big deal because, after investing in music, it would be such a shame for guests not to hear it! As a classical musician myself, I wanted perfectly tailored musical selections for our wedding ceremony. Erica was outstanding throughout the entire process, offering recommendations and even willing to purchase or transcribe pieces not in their library. You won’t find a better musical experience than with Elite Strings!
Taylor M
5.0
10/05/2024
Elite strings performed for my wedding ceremony this September and they did not disappoint! Erika was so helpful in selecting the music for the event. They are professional and talented, and definitely my favorite "special touch" added to the ceremony. If I could do it over again, I would have had them play through the cocktail hour too because I enjoyed it so much. If you are on the fence, they are worth it!
response10/06/2024
Thank you so much for the kind words! You have been a pleasure to work with and congrats t...
o you and your husband!
Rachel D
5.0
8/03/2024
Erica was great to work with!! Her and her musicians brought a level of elegance to our event that all of our guests commented on! The quartet was a hit with everyone!!
Heather L
5.0
6/09/2024
Great to work with and the music selection was so easy. They had great suggestions.
Stephanie L
5.0
3/06/2024
We received so many compliments on the wonderful quartet. They made the ceremony and cocktail hour very elegant.
Sam B
5.0
11/26/2023
I have always dreamed of having a cello duo at my wedding and when I got engaged I started working right away to find a group to make my dream come true, and Elite Strings did just that! They had extensive selections of songs available online to choose from and they also worked to do a custom arrangement of a song I wanted to walk down the aisle to. They sent me a recording of the song the week of the wedding and I cried! I could not believe how beautiful it sounded and that my dream was coming to life! To say they sounded magical would be an understatement. There are no words to express just how beautiful they sounded and it really made everything come together. It was such a wonderful experience working with them and I could not recommend them enough!
Sophia B
5.0
10/29/2023
Elite strings are amazing. We used them for our ceremony music and cock tail hour and all of our guests were raving about them. They accompanied our vocalist for our ceremony too and it was perfection. Erica is very responsive and happy to make all your music wishes come true! Highly recommend!
Olive S
5.0
9/30/2023
Choosing the musicians for my wedding was causing me a good amount of stress. After getting in touch with Elite Strings, it took a HUGE burden off my mind. They kept me informed of the progress in choosing musicians, and helped me with choosing my music.
The quartet we ended up with were incredibly professional and did SUCH a good job.
Would recommend!
Ayelet M
5.0
8/12/2023
Elite Strings were amazing to work with! There communication was prompt and clear. They were able to learn my favorite song so that I could walk down the isle to the song of my dreams. The music was delightful and perfect for my outdoor natural venue. I definitely recommend for any occasion!
response08/12/2023
Thank you Ayelet!! We enjoyed playing and we are so happy you enjoyed the music!
Mike M
5.0
6/30/2023
Working with Elite was a fantastic experience. Erica was responsive, flexible, informative. And as a working musician, I was fully impressed with their performance. Their vibe day-off was perfect. All good!
Kirstin F
5.0
11/06/2022
While searching for an element to elevate our wedding ceremony, we chose this violin/cello duo. The duo learned a new piece for our communion moment that was so special to us. They were easy to work with and adapted the songs to the needs of our ceremony. The duo really added a level of elegance to our special day!!
response11/07/2022
Thank you Kirstin! Thank you for choosing us to be part of your special day!
Madison A
5.0
10/22/2022
Erica is incredible. She and Elite Strings made my sister’s wedding perfeft, and gave her the magic moment she wanted as she walked down the aisle. I would highly recommend Elite Strings for your special day!
Alexandrea B
5.0
10/02/2022
Erica and Daniel performed their cello duo at our wedding on Sept. 24th and words cannot express how beautifully they played. Erica was very responsive during the planning and provided helpful insight into the ceremony music composition. We had a tree planting unity and they performed a song from Zelda which was spectacular! We couldn't have been happier with their performance. It added a romantic addition to our ceremony. Thank you. Highly recommend!
Claire M
5.0
8/17/2022
Elite Strings played at our wedding ceremony in early May and they were fantastic. From the planning process to the actual day, they were the best at communicating and providing us with everything we needed to have the best ceremony music. We had the string trio play and it truly was the most beautiful sound - thank you Elite Strings for such a magical day.
Janet Q
5.0
6/16/2022
Elite Strings just played at my daughter's wedding ceremony and they were wonderful to work with from start to finish! The ceremony was held outside and my daughter wanted prelude music that blended with the setting, as well as a combination of both classical and contemporary. Erica was so helpful in suggesting music to use for both the prelude and the ceremony, and it was beautifully played from start to finish! They are friendly, talented and professional, and I would highly recommend them!
response06/16/2022
Thanks so much Janet! So happy to help with the music selections!
Abbey V
5.0
6/14/2022
We hired the violin and cello duo for our ceremony and cocktail hour of our wedding. Erica was so responsive in listening to our wants and needs. They provided a timeline and form to fill out and even made suggestions if needed. I would definitely recommend using them to add something different to your ceremony!
response06/14/2022
Thank you so much for the super sweet review!
Lauren B
5.0
6/04/2022
They literally made our wedding perfect! They were very professional, friendly and came prepared. The music was perfect and scheduled exactly how we discussed
response06/05/2022
Thanks Lauren! It was a pleasure working with you!
Anna T
5.0
5/21/2022
Working with elite strings was extremely easy and seamless. They were so great at the wedding, timely, professional, and so talented. I highly recommend working with them!
response05/23/2022
Thank you Anna!! We were so honored to be part of your wedding!
Leslie C
5.0
5/04/2022
A string quartet from Elite Strings provided beautiful music for our wedding ceremony a few weeks ago, exactly as I envisioned it! They were easy to contact and coordinate with to select the songs for the ceremony. I highly recommend them if you are looking to incorporate a sting ensemble into your wedding!
response05/04/2022
Thank you Leslie!!
Kaysi W
5.0
4/25/2022
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Erica and the rest of Elite Strings. They exceeded my expectations by 10000000%. I had no doubt they would be perfect, but it was even more magical than I thought it would be. The timing, the flow….it was all just wonderful. They even learned a specific song I chose that wasn’t originally in their line up. It was spot on. The range of styles in their musical library is impressive. Classical, religious, soundtracks, current, pop, rock. You name it they play it. And if they don’t already play it they will learn it. I would not hesitate to use them again for anything I plan in the future. One billion percent recommend them to any bride. They were beyond perfect.
Lauryn G
5.0
4/22/2022
Elite strings provided our ceremony and cocktail hour music and we were very happy with their performance. Erica was such a pleasure to work with and we loved their variety of music. Would definitely recommend to anyone!
Patty K
5.0
3/24/2022
I recently attended a wedding using Elite Strings. I loved their combination of classical and modern music! The pre-wedding music was very beautiful!
response03/24/2022
Thank you Patty for the positive feedback! We strive to provide a good mix of modern and c...
lassical music! I’m so happy you enjoyed your experience! ☺️
Jim C
5.0
3/21/2022
Elite Strings is the best! Tiffany, Erica and the rest of the string quartet did an amazing job for our daughter's wedding this past weekend. They played a wonderful collection of music for 30 minutes prior to the wedding, and during the precession in of parents, grandparents and the beautiful bride! They also played during the ceremony and for the procession out. It was simply amazing and we could not be happier! I enthusiastically recommend Elite Strings for your next special occasion!
response03/21/2022
Thank you Jim!! It was such a pleasure to be part of Leslie and Caleb’s wedding!
Kendall F
5.0
3/09/2022
Erica and Tiffany played our wedding ceremony for us and it was absolutely amazing! We had some really specific songs we wanted played and they said it was no problem at all. They played every song we requested beautifully and the communication before the wedding was quick and efficient. 10/10 would recommend!
response03/09/2022
Thanks so much Kendall for having us be part of your special day!
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