A Modern Take On a Traditional String Quartet
AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Four Shore Strings is a string quartet based in Red Bank, NJ. This group of talented and skilled musicians offers a modern take on a traditional string quartet for couples looking to elevate their events. They will skillfully set the desired tone of your event, allowing you to truly enjoy an unforgettable atmosphere as you celebrate your long-awaited wedding day.
Four Shore Strings is comprised of classically trained musicians. Having performed together for many years, they work seamlessly together to provide events with rich, complex, and melodious tunes. Their repertoire features a wide variety of genres and composers, from classical Beethoven to contemporary artists such as Bruno Mars.
The team at Four Shore Strings offers a wide range of services for clients to avail of. They can customize their arrangements to include your favorite pieces for the ultimate personal experience. The team can provide music for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and wedding reception.
Woman-owned Business
Details
Instruments
Cello
Viola
Violin
Music Genres
Classical
Pop
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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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0105 reviews
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Reviewers had overwhelmingly positive experiences with Four Shore Strings, praising their professionalism, talent, and extensive repertoire of songs. The quartet, including members Maria, Angela, and Chelsey, was commended for their beautiful performances that enhanced various aspects of weddings. Many expressed gratitude for the personalized touches, responsiveness to communication, and seamless coordination with the venue. Highly recommended for their exquisite musical contributions that added elegance and magic to ceremonies and cocktail hours. The all-female group's ability to create a romantic atmosphere and adapt to unique preferences left lasting impressions on couples and guests alike.Review photos
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Emma B
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5.0
10/13/2024
We hired Four Shore Strings for our wedding, and they were incredible! They played during our ceremony and perfectly complemented the church’s music. Their responsiveness and abili...
ty to quickly connect with the church’s music team made everything run smoothly. One of the highlights was "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis, which played as I walked down the aisle—it was a moment many guests commented on and loved. They were a joy to work with, and the music truly added a magical touch to our day!
Response from Four Shore Strings on 10/17/2024
Thank you so much Emma!!! Your ceremony was so beautiful and the acoustics were lovely! Wi...
shing you all the best :)
Elizabeth W
5.0
11/17/2025
Four Shore Strings was wonderful! Maria got in touch with me very early on and responds quickly. She was very attentive and ready to help with any music questions or concerns. The ...
quartet was magnificent and I nearly cried a few times when the bridal party and myself were entering the ceremony. I got so many compliments on how lovely they played. Highly recommend them if you are considering a string quartet for your event!
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Ellen S
5.0
10/13/2025
Four Shore Strings were fantastic to work with from beginning to end. Maria was so helpful with picking out our music from their impressive list of pop, classic, classical, and eve...
n catholic songs. They performed beautifully at our Catholic Church ceremony, and our guests couldn’t say enough about how special it made the day. It was really magical to walk down the aisle to their sound. So grateful!!
Brandon G
5.0
10/02/2025
We couldn't be happier with Four Shore Strings! Their talent and professionalism really shined through and made our special day even better!
Alison T
5.0
9/25/2025
The quartet was absolutely amazing and better than anything I could have ever dreamed of! They were prompt, professional, excellent communication, and the music was perfect from st...
art to finish. They had a large selection of songs to choose from and they truly captured the vibe of my fantasy-themed wedding, and made our day unforgettable by learning a specific song from our favorite video game series, just for us. We 100% would recommend them, and my wedding would have been incompleted without! A very special shoutout to Angela, she's the best!!!
Kristen C
5.0
9/25/2025
It was important for us to have an all female musical group for our ceremony being that we are a same sex couple. The Breakers recommended Four Shore Strings to us. They were very...
easy to communicate with for planning the wedding. They were responsive and had a great masters list to choose from for songs so they had an idea of what we preferred. They also learned a new song for us to walk down the aisle to. On the day of the wedding, my wife became very tearful when she heard them playing the song that we walked into to. It was beautifully performed! The women are incredibly talented! It was a hot July day with some scattered showers but that did not break their stride or their performance one bit! We would highly recommend choosing Four Shore Strings for any type of event! Kris and Tina Corcione
Jillian V
5.0
9/23/2025
Four Shore Strings were absolutely phenomenal! These incredibly talented women added such a magical touch to our wedding—it truly blew us (and our guests) away. They were so kind a...
nd patient while I struggled to narrow down my song selections, and their guidance made the process so much easier. On the day itself, their music created the most beautiful atmosphere, and we received endless compliments from our guests about how special the quartet made the ceremony feel.
What really touched us was their kindness after the wedding—a small mishap with our photographer blocked part of their tripod recording, and they graciously offered to re-record our special request song for us. That thoughtful gesture meant the world.
I cannot recommend Four Shore Strings enough. Having a live quartet brings an unmatched elegance and heart to your wedding day—you will not regret it!
Jamie D
5.0
9/19/2025
What a beautiful and classy touch to our intimate wedding. I highly suggest booking, it really sets the tone and mood for the wedding. Everyone was thrilled, with tears in their ey...
es! 100/10. Cannot say enough good things
Jess K
5.0
9/09/2025
Outstanding quartet - very reliable, communicative/responsive, kind, easy, and adaptable. Had an excellent selection for unique pieces
Vincent P
5.0
2/06/2025
Four Shore Strings was great! So friendly and professional. They had a great repertoire and skillfully executed all of the songs we had selected before the wedding. During the wedd...
ing I was so busy running around I didn't get the chance to talk to them, but they were very self-sufficient and added a wonderful touch of sophistication to our wedding!
Faith L
5.0
10/27/2024
Highly recommend Four Shore Strings for any event but especially for weddings! They were so professional, kind, helpful and truly made our day so special with their talents.
Catherine D
5.0
10/19/2024
Four Shore Strings is a wildly talented group whose performance really transforms a room. We hired them for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and they demonstrated upmost professiona...
lism, in addition to their musical capabilities. The first time we heard their recordings we knew we had to have them — there was no one else capable of performing like them. It was a wonderful decision, as we — and our guests — now have beautiful quartet music to accompany our memories of the wedding.
Kari B
5.0
10/18/2024
I recently coordinated a wedding where my client hired Four Shore Strings. I had heard great reviews about them but this was my first time working with them.
Chelsey had amazing...
communication throughout the entire process. The day of went flawless. We ran through the ceremony and were completely aligned.
The music they played prior to the ceremony was beautiful and they were spot on during the ceremony; each song changed flowed into each other.
These Four women are such talented musicians and have wonderful personalities.
I highly recommend them if you are looking for a quartet!
Finlay B
5.0
10/17/2024
Incredibly talented and professional group. Strongly recommend.
Amanda R
5.0
10/17/2024
I cannot say enough good things about Four Shore Strings! They were a pleasure to work with, always quick to reply to any questions I had. They did a beautiful job playing during o...
ur ceremony.
Response from Four Shore Strings on 10/17/2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write your thoughtful review! We had a blast :)
Benjamin L
5.0
7/29/2024
I can’t say enough about Chelsey and Maria over at Four Shore Strings. I knew from the beginning we made the right choice to have them play at our wedding. Communication leading u...
p to the big day was on point, every email was answered in a timely manner. They arrived on time looking professional and let me tell you….they played beautifully. They made our outdoor garden wedding the stuff of dreams. On top of all that, Chelsey and Maria were so kind as to help my wife with the removal of a bee that happened to find its way into my wife’s wedding dress. That’s a story for another day. I wholeheartedly would recommend Four Shore Strings for any event. You will not regret it.
Ben L.
Soncerai B
5.0
5/09/2024
The sounds were flawless. The communication was impeccable. We had to make a quick change due to rain and the trio was able to oblige with no issues. People raved about how beautif...
ul the music was. We will definitely be using them again in the future.
Gabriella I
5.0
12/22/2023
I am sooo overdue on writing this review but Four Shore Strings are amazing!! My fiancé surprised me by booking them for our proposal, where they played a beautiful rendition of Be...
yond by Leon Bridges. We were so excited and booked them for our July 2024 wedding as well!
Rebecca H
5.0
12/21/2023
Four Shore Strings were absolutely amazing! I knew I really wanted a string quartet for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and after some research found four shore strings. They were ...
extremely pleasant to work with through email, very professional, and everything went smoothly the day of.
MaryEllen M
5.0
12/14/2023
On time and professional from the moment they arrived at the. Knew all the songs that were requested and filled in as needed. They played beautifully. Added so much to the ceremony...
and the cocktail hour to have lovely string music in the background. It made that part of the evening very romantic. I would recommend them to anyone. Their catalog of songs is extensive and they are just great musicians
Kelly M
5.0
12/14/2023
We used Four Shore Strings for our ceremony and cocktail hour. We received so many compliments from our guests about the prelude music when they arrived and how it set the tone fo...
r the entire evening. During cocktail hour, many of our guests were singing along to Four Shore Strings and it was just all around fun to have them! My husband and I could not recommend them enough and with the wide variety of genres, they are sure to please everyone! Thank you so much Four Shore Strings!
Kristen C
5.0
12/06/2023
Four Shore Strings was a pleasure to work with for our wedding. They followed up on everything and showed up about an hour earlier than their start time to prep and practice. The m...
usic was consistent and just what we asked for! I would definitely hire them again for another event!
Meaghan B
5.0
11/07/2023
Four Shore Strings played during our cocktail hour and were absolutely incredible. During the planning process they were very helpful and answered my questions in a timely manner. ...
Before the wedding they sent over a list of songs and asked me to pick some of my favorites to play. The day of they played so many great songs and my guest absolutely loved them. I cannot recommend them enough!
Kelly C
5.0
11/06/2023
The team is so lovely to work with and made our ceremony an absolute dream. Quick to respond, friendly and super professional - can't recommend them enough!
Nicole D
5.0
11/06/2023
Four Shore Strings was an incredible vendor to work with on our special day. They arranged the song I walked down the aisle to which made it so much more special. They are an incre...
dibly talented, and dedicated group of musicians who were a joy to have. They were very responsive to emails and meticulous in planning for our special day in regards to the type of music we wanted them to play. If you’re looking for a string quartet, look no further - they’re the best!!
Natasha C
5.0
7/05/2023
If you are looking for an amazing String Quartet, then look no further and hire Four Shore Strings. They are very easy to work with, professional, responsive, and have a wide range...
of songs they play. They also learned a new song for me to walk down the aisle to and made our ceremony even more special. We worked directly with Angela who helped throughout the entire process and planning for our ceremony as well as making great suggestions and answering my many questions. We loved Four Shore Strings, our guests loved them and couldn't stop talking about them and you will love them too!
Kelsey P
5.0
6/27/2023
Four Shore Strings is an absolute dream. They were beyond professional and everyone loved the personal touch. The booking process was so effortless. Chelsea was great to brainstorm...
with. They were able to arrange one of our favorite songs for our recessional. I can’t recommend them enough.
Monica C
5.0
6/11/2023
Four Shore Strings was nothing less than amazing! They were extremely easy to work with and provided a huge range of songs to choose from. They are extremely organized and asked wh...
at specific songs we would like to have played for different moments throughout the ceremony. We were also able to choose the type of music genre played during cocktail hour. These ladies were prompt and professional and their talent was wonderful. Our guests were all very impressed with them as well. We would highly recommend Four Shore Strings for any event!
Greg W
5.0
6/07/2023
Four Shore Strings are consummate professionals and are an excellent choice for your wedding. My wife and I are both classically trained musicians and music was so important to us....
Chelsey was a pleasure to work with and so helpful during the planning process and was always quick to reply to all of my emails and alleviate any of my concerns. The group showed up early, was thoroughly prepared, and their playing was phenomenal!!! They wrote a beautiful custom arrangement of a special piece of music that we requested, even though they already have an extensive repertoire. They MADE our ceremony, and our only regret is that we didn’t book them to continue playing for our cocktail hour! Our guests were raving about the gorgeous custom music all night! Definitely the best decision we made when planning our wedding!
Nicolette R
5.0
6/07/2023
My wedding was this past weekend and I hired Four Shore Strings for ceremony and cocktail music. They played so beautifully and it was the perfect touch of elegance for my wedding!...
Highly recommend
Stephanie T
5.0
1/01/2023
Four Shore Strings was great to work with. They were very quick to respond to inquiries and any questions we had along the way. I appreciated that day of they needed very little fr...
om us and were very independent and set up and met with the venue on their own. They have a large, yet not overwhelming, repertoire and we loved that they shared snippets online which made choosing our songs easy. We're just sad we weren't around at cocktail hour to hear more of them!
Lauren O
5.0
10/16/2022
Four shore strings music made a few of my guests cry because how beautiful the music was played. I highly recommend using them for your ceremony and cocktail hour!
Christy B
5.0
8/15/2022
Four Shore Strings provided amazing music during my wedding ceremony!! They were super easy to work with from the start, very prompt and friendly, asked the right questions to ensu...
re proper song selection/timing, and have a huge repertoire but also can accommodate specific song requests if they don't already know it. It is important to have the right song when walking down the aisle, and have it played well, and they 100% lived up to their high reviews. If you're looking for a romantic string quartet to make your big day memorable, look no further!
Gilda I
5.0
6/30/2022
Four Shore Strings were the highlight of my daughter's engagement. Their performance was beautiful! They even learned the couple's special song just for the proposal. They were pun...
ctual, professional and very friendly! Could not recommend them enough, you will not be disappointed!
Stasia L
5.0
6/14/2022
The four ladies were so lovely to work with and extremely talented. It was a bit of a last minute booking, but so happy to have found them. It added the perfect touch to our event....
I would highly recommend and book again.
Laura P
5.0
6/08/2022
As a professional musician myself, one of the highlights (if not my favorite part) of our wedding day was the music. Four Shore Strings elevated our ceremony to a memorable and mov...
ing level. Chelsey is highly professional and will work with you to make your ceremony stand out. We're still receiving compliments on the music!
Juliet C
5.0
6/07/2022
If you’re looking to book live ceremony music- run don’t walk to Four Shore Strings’ site! Firstly, leading up to the wedding - they were so responsive and easy to work with. They ...
offer custom arrangements so the music for the ceremony can be personal to you. Our processional music was actually a strings version of my husband’s band - it was pure magic to hear live! Secondly, the day of the wedding- they were punctual, professional and so kind. My husband and I left the wedding wishing we could be best friends with these amazing musicians.
I can’t possibly say enough kind things about Four Shore Strings. We’re SO happy that we booked with them!
Shannon F
5.0
6/05/2022
Oh my goodness, hiring Four Shore Strings to play Joe and I’s ceremony music for our wedding had to be one of the best decisions I’ve made! They were SO easy to work with and helpe...
d me plan out the ceremony so perfectly! Not only are the extremely talented, but they are also such nice people, especially Chelsea and Maria who made this whole experience so easy!! I would 100% recommend them for every wedding ceremony!! We are so grateful for them!! :)
Gabrielle D
5.0
4/28/2022
Four Shore Strings played at my outdoor baby shower, and it was the perfect touch! They sounded great and added beautifully to the garden setting. Guests commented on how nice it w...
as to have live music and enjoyed recognizing contemporary/pop songs. The group is easy to communicate with, set-up was easy, and they are open to requests to make any event special.
Victoria G
5.0
1/19/2022
Four Shore Strings was incredible!! It was such a treat to have them perform during the ceremony and cocktail hour of our special day! They are so professional and sweet and truly ...
excellent musicians. We cannot recommend them enough!
Jennifer W
5.0
11/20/2021
I had to postpone my wedding two times but they were able to work with me each time. I wish I was able to listen to the music more but I know my guests enjoyed it and I loved that ...
I got to choose the songs so I do know what it was like! Loved walking down the aisle to their playing as well. It was beautiful and they were very kind and helpful leading up to the wedding!
Caitlin M
5.0
11/17/2021
Four Shore Strings were so professional every step of the way. Rescheduling a wedding during a pandemic has been very stressful especially with many of my vendors being short staff...
ed. However, I never experienced any sort of delay in communication with these ladies. They were helpful throughout the entire two year process, which was so refreshing. They were punctual and sounded beautiful. In fact, it was my guest's favorite part of the evening. I highly recommend them.
Response from Four Shore Strings on 11/29/2021
Thank yo uso much for your kind words Caitlin! We loved playing for your big day :)
Jennifer Y
5.0
11/13/2021
Chelsey and her team were FANTASTIC! They arrived early to set up at our venue: Valenzano Winery overlooking the vineyards. They are friendly, down to earth, the sweetest professio...
nals ever! Having the quartet play was the perfect touch to our amazing wedding. They custom arranged Russell Dickerson - Yours for my walk down the aisle, which was beautiful. Chelsey helped with every step of the way and made suggestions as to what type of songs would be best for the wedding day. They team played for my ceremony and cocktail hour. I highly recommend her and her team for your next event! You won't be disappointed!
Response from Four Shore Strings on 11/29/2021
We LOVED playing for your ceremony and cocktail hour, your venue at the winery was so cool...
. Thank you again for having us :)
Sarah K
5.0
11/08/2021
My brother and sister in law hired this band to play the music for their ceremony and the music was amazing. It was played so beautifully and everyone was so professional and nice!...
Would definitely recommend for your upcoming wedding!
Lou P
5.0
11/08/2021
Simply amazing! Met all of our needs and exceeded expectations! Easy to work with. Sounded amazing. Made the entire process easy and stress-free!
Kasey D
5.0
11/08/2021
Four Shore Strings were absolutely incredible! They were so easy to work with and professional from beginning to end! I hope to see them play soon!
Response from Four Shore Strings on 11/08/2021
Thank you so much Kasey!! Your venue is still one of the coolest we have played in. We lov...
ed the greenhouse!
Emily S
5.0
11/08/2021
We had the best experience with Four Shore Strings from the moment we reached out, until the day of! They did an amazing job and were so easy to work with. We had many compliment...
s about how great our ceremony music was. We would definitely recommend them to any couple!
Response from Four Shore Strings on 11/08/2021
Thank you so much Emily! We had a blast playing for your big day at The Mill :)
Marygrace M
5.0
9/22/2021
We booked Four Shore Strings to play our ceremony music, and I'm so glad we did. They did a beautiful job, and it was so wonderful hearing our special requests that they were kind ...
enough to arrange for our processional and recessional. Their communication was always friendly and prompt and they made sure to confirm the details of our day several times to make sure everything was just as we wanted it! Do not hesitate to book these ladies. Your wedding music will be in great hands!
Diane W
5.0
9/16/2021
I can’t say enough how wonderful four shore strings performed at my daughters wedding ceremony. They were absolutely amazing. I’ve had multiple people comment on how lovely they we...
re!! Thank you for making my daughters wedding so special!!!
Zoe T
5.0
8/15/2021
Four Shore exceeded our expectations, communication was easy throughout the whole process and they sounded absolutely incredible!
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