Fretless Music, LLC

arrange a special song for our processional, which was very meaningful. After the ceremony, Stephanie played with backing during our cocktail hour. We got so many compliments from our friends & family about how lovely the music was. Thanks so much for everything!

that we had requested. One of the best wedding decisions ever!

w and creating a classy atmosphere. Not only was the music beautiful, they made the entire process seamless from the booking all the way to creating the list of music we wanted played at our ceremony and cocktail hour. They were extremely responsive to all messages even over a year out from our big day. I would 10/10 recommend booking them

azing. They were able to learn a special song for me to walk down aisle with no questions asked. They played the exact variety of music I wanted for cocktail hour. I appreciated their expertise and professionalism! I can't recommend Fretless Music enough to use for any event! Amazing company!

ce at our wedding, especially during the processional. I'm so thankful that we had guests record some of the music - it is so incredible to look back on! It was also an absolute pleasure working with Stephanie. She was so prompt in responding to us and accommodating all of our music requests, including our last minute decision to add a third musician. We 100% recommend Fretless Music to everyone!! Stephanie and her team are so incredibly talented and are able to create such a beautiful and fun atmosphere to any event!

, had an extensive repertoire of songs available, and even learned a new song (on very short notice) because we had a particular piece that was special to us that we wanted to feature in our ceremony. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough!

ongs that the duo can play is plentiful and ranges from more pop to classical. Second, having the duo during our cocktail hour really made our cocktail hour and set the tone of classic and elegant that I was striving for. All the guests raved about hearing some of their favorite songs played by strings and how talented the musicians were. Thank you, Fretless Music!!

work with. Their music selection was so so long I had a hard time picking from all of the variety! They also provided a speaker and a microphone for my officiant which I was extremely grateful for because it was one less detail I didn’t have to stress about! They played music during the ceremony which I did not get the chance to listen to, but all of my guests complimented them so much for doing such a great job. Once our processional started I got to listen to the music and it was lovely. They also did great with adjusting the length of the song to match the length of our procession. It was an absolute joy to have them play at our wedding and I absolutely recommend and will absolutely use their services again and I will recommend them to all my family and friends!

stom songs for us, and they were all fantastic!

vered. Stephanie was incredibly responsive, thorough, and easy to work with. 10/10.

some additional songs for our ceremony. We can’t thank you enough for making everything so seamless!

ghly recommend! Also they had a very long list of songs to choose from and were even able to add a song that I wanted to walk down the aisle to :)

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they deliver!! They timed one of the songs so perfectly with our kiss. An unfathomable amount of care was put into the preparation required to make our big day go smoothly. Thank you, Fretless Music, for going above and beyond. Your music was one of our favorite parts of the wedding and I'm so thankful for the memories scored.

a non issue, both with us and our day of coordinators. We asked for a custom song - love on top by beyonce- and the performance was straight out of an episode of Bridgerton. Not sure how they get all of that talent to fit on a couple of armless chairs, but somehow they make it work ;). the Fretless team absolutely leveled up the ceremony and opening reception adding a classy and sophisticated vibe that could only be delivered by the one and only Fretless team. Do yourself a favor - spend your money here instead of on things like overpriced flowers. The Fretless experience is one our guests still talk about.. no one remembers that our flower arrangements were mostly inexpensive greenery.

ephanie was hands on and was quick to answer any questions we had regarding selection of music and logistics. The trio sounded exceptional, and really made our ceremony special with our song choices. During cocktail hour they set the mood with their perfect song selections. The live music enhanced the atmosphere and our guests really enjoyed it.

ing with my sister's wedding planner to coordinate the surprise. Overall, the surprise was a hit and the live music was a very fun and elegant touch! Fretless has an expansive repertoire of music and were very accommodating about learning new songs that the bride and groom had requested for the processional and recessional. If you are considering strings for your event, I cannot recommend Fretless enough!

nks to Fretless Music LLC performances. These were what sealed the deal for us! Stephanie integrated into our ceremony effortlessly and really brought together our vision of our wedding day. We were able to choose between modern or classical for our waiting music and chose the songs for the processional. It was magical! Thank you so much Stephanie! We definitely recommend Fretless Music if you are in the chicago area! Brittany & Taylor

our event. In the end, it turned into an anniversary dinner instead of a wedding event, but it was WORTH THE WAIT. The musicians all arrived early, were eager to be part of making the night better, and then performed flawlessly! We were even in a very intimate room and the music neither dominated conversation nor went unheard. The groups list of available songs covers a wide array of interests and their willingness to learn new pieces based on our requests was also very helpful. My wife and I had very unknown music that was important to the development of our relationship that the group learned and perfected for us and our guests to enjoy right as dinner was served. It provided an unexpected, but perfect, opportunity to share the significance with our closest friends and family and we owe that moment to Fretless Music. In the days following the event, we continue to hear from our guests how amazing the night was and frequently with direct compliments to the musicians. We will be keeping this group in mind for future events and would heartily recommend them to anyone who will listen. We genuinely could not be happier with Fretless Music and our decision to trust them to help complete our evening.

s due to COVID and Stephanie worked through all of our changes with us Thank you!!. So many of our guests came up to us after the ceremony and were raving about how great the strings were and they loved all of the music that they played. I highly recommend Fretless Music if you are considering strings for your wedding and/or other events. It was the perfect additional touch to our wedding!

during the ceremony and cocktail hour. Choosing Fretless and working with Stephanie was one of the best decisions we made throughout the planning process. Stephanie is one of the kindest vendors I have ever worked with and she was totally understanding and flexible when we decided to reschedule our Big Day due to COVID. We received many compliments about the music from our guests and we felt it added a personal touch that was unique to us, because we could hand-select all of the music that was played. Not to mention it really elevated the atmosphere for an outdoor wedding! I would recommend Fretless for ANY special occasion, without hesitation!

been more impressed. SO many guests told us they were thrilled to have live music. Stephanie was extremely communicative leading up to the wedding and just one of the sweetest people I've ever met. The musicians were professional, prepared, and they executed the wedding day flawlessly for us. I would recommend these musicians to anyone and everyone.

out their huge music selection on their site! It was a pleasure working with Stephanie. Stephanie was great at communicating with me especially during the ever changing climate of planning a wedding during Covid. Truly a talented group of women!

long with it. Fretless Strings learned how to play several new songs just for our wedding. It truly brought part of my husband's and my personality into our reception. We also got so many compliments from people who loved the Star Wars themes and Game of Thrones themes. They are so professional, versatile (check our their huge repertoire on their website), and we couldn't be happier with them. I'm looking for another event to hire them for!

and down to earth to work with. She added the perfect amount of sophistication we wanted at our wedding. I could not have been happier.

and our guests were blown away. Also, working with Stephanie (the owner) leading up to the wedding was great. We had a short introductory chat and then she sent us a template to fill out and a long list of songs to choose from. We ended up making a special request for our recessional song which they were able to accommodate. Finally, we thought that the services were very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend to any couple getting married in the Chicago area.

eremony, we cut the cake and then did our first dance so that our viewers could watch. Stephanie masterfully played during the entire experience! We had several special song requests for the 30 mins ahead of our ceremony. It was mostly movie music and fun theme songs that would make our families smile while they waited (5,000 candles in the wind anyone?!) and Stephanie did it all with a smile. She was gracious, excited, easy to work with, and a fantastic communicator. Having her play was an absolute dream. We are forever grateful. Worth.Every.Penny.

usic for ceremony and cocktail hour. It was so easy to plan out ceremony and cocktail songs with forms Stephanie uses. They have endless songs to choose from that range from classical, rock, pop, folk, jazz, and world. We received many compliments during our wedding on ceremony and cocktail hour music and guest absolutely loved Stephanie! We definitely recommend Fretless Music to anyone needing to add music to any event!

move venues. Stephanie was unbelievably understanding and worked with us throughout it all. While planning she was so helpful in creating our perfect playlist and on the day, the music was  absolutely beautiful. I HIGHLY recommend Fretless!

ew that all of the communication we had prior to our wedding day would make for a great event, but she exceeded all my expectations! She had such a long list of songs we could choose from, and played the ones I picked flawlessly. I got goosebumps when I heard her play! I would recommend Fretless music a million times over again!

and was more than happy to accommodate us when we had to downsize our wedding due to the pandemic. I'm so glad we decided to still have a string duo - it made the day so special and they are also sooo talented!! Our party of 8 raved about them all weekend! I'm so glad I have a video to remember it all. :) Book them!!!

lity – which, by the way, was outstanding. Her rates are great for her level of skill and professionalism. Stephanie was so kind and worked with us to make sure we had the perfect playlist to the wedding of our dreams. Her process and deadlines were thoughtful, respectful, and easy to follow. When we asked for a song not on her list, she was excited to learn it instead of forcing us into what she already knew. On our wedding day, I did not get the chance to speak with her, but I was overwhelmed by her and her team’s ability to make our ceremony the most beautiful moment of all time. Book Fretless Music! There is literally no easier vendor to work with for your wedding!

paired with pop and rock songs was a huge hit. It didn’t take our guests long to realize they weren’t playing your usual classic music and they loved it. Working with them was so easy. Stephanie was incredibly nice and responsive, and booking with them was so quick and easy. They really made our day something very special and unique and we couldn’t be happier. The only challenging part is being the bride or groom and trying to enjoy it fully and still talk with all your guests. I hope I have a chance to attend someone else’s wedding where Fretless Strings is playing!

ved the music, and we received a lot of compliments about it. Stephanie is amazing and super easy to work with. Seriously, dealing with her was by far the easiest part of wedding planning. The song selection they can play is it great, and they even let us add one song that they didn't have in their repertoire. That was awesome! The music that day was more than perfect and created the atmosphere we wanted for our wedding. All the musicians were very professional, showed up on time, looked great, and played all the songs we requested and more. I totally recommend them for your event, they are not going to disappoint you!

the professionalism and perfection! Thank you so very much!! Judy

ate she kept communicating with me to ensure all details were set in stone and even learned a few songs of my choice I really wanted to be played during my ceremony. I recommend Stephanie to anyone looking for someone reliable and look forward to booking her for a future special event. Thank you so much! Happy Holidays Steph❤

ve thought of for our day. We went with their duo group and our wedding day was so special because of her(violin) and Tim(cello). They were prompt, professional, and sounded beautiful. They covered for us when we had to start late and were incredibly easy-going. I would definitely recommend Fretless to anyone wanting a beautiful wedding with a vendor you can rely on.

our minds forever. We would recommend Stephanie and her team to anyone looking for a professional and talented group of live musicians. Thank you again for everything!

eir existing repertoire is great and they did a fantastic job preparing an additional piece we requested. The day-of was great! The musicians sounded beautiful and we received a lot of compliments on their performance from our guests. Working with Fretless was a breeze even with a slightly late ceremony start and we would recommend them to everyone!

y have a large repertoire of songs to chose from..it made it hard to pick just a handful since they all sound so beautiful! Stephanie was so easy to work with and very timely in her responses. Would definitely recommend Fretless for anyone considering string instruments for their wedding!

ony and it was absolutely beautiful. Our guests were raving about them. They were prompt in arriving at the church and were prepared to greet our guests with their beautiful music. They stayed until all guests had left. Stephanie is incredibly calm and just a pleasure to work with. It was wonderful to have complete confidence in her, knowing she would help to make the ceremony perfect! Thank you so much Stephanie, we look forward to working with you and your team again sometime soon!

d we had to start 45 min late, our other guests commented that the music was so pretty they didn’t even mind waiting for the ceremony to begin. Stephanie was super easy to work with and always responded timely.

definitely the highlight of our wedding day, and we are so thankful we came across them! We will definitely book them again in the future! They were absolutely amazing !!

ding day, the day itself flies by and there's sensory overload for sure. However, during the stressful and chaotic times throughout the ceremony, we both vividly remember just hearing the trio playing music for our guests. It gave us a moment of tranquility and we paused for a moment to simply enjoy the music! Stephanie was also absolutely amazing to work with. She was definitely top of class across all vendors in terms of responsiveness and instilling confidence that she'll deliver to our expectations. She did NOT disappoint. Her team was amazing as well! I'm sure there are plenty of talented musicians out there, but wedding planning is way too cumbersome. So my gift to you is just book Fretless Music and save yourself time and headache at least for this line item on the wedding checklist.