Music for Ceremonies, Cocktails & Special Events
$825 starting price
New Jersey
Service area
Jaime M Chavan
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
From Bach to Ed Sheeran to Led Zeppelin, Ceremonious Strings can play a variety of genres of music to add an element of classy-unique-fun to your special event! Our musicians have years of experience playing together which ensures the best performance for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour or other special event.
We are one of the only FULLY licensed AND insured groups in the Tri-State area-- we carry general liability insurance & workman's compensation insurance and can provide COI's for your venue!
Ceremonious Strings is also NOT a booking agent---
we are an established team of musicians! We are a legitimately operating company that employs 20 musicians who have countless hours of experience performing together. Other companies take your event and contract it out to any available musicians in their network. At Ceremonious Strings, you are getting a specific "Ceremonious Strings" vetted musician.
With our years of experience at weddings and other special events, Ceremonious Strings will ensure that the music for your special day is perfect!
Woman-owned Business
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Instruments
Cello
Flute
Guitar
Harp
Keyboard
Piano
Viola
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Classical
Country
Dance
EDM
Folk
Jazz
Klezmer
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Jaime M Chavan
Owner
Established by Jaime Chavan, Ceremonious Strings is dedicated to providing you with the finest ensemble of musicians for your special day. We are fully licensed AND insured. If your venue needs a certificate of insurance or worker's compensation, we can provide one. Many musical groups are NOT insured and many venues require proof of insurance- that cost can fall onto you. Ceremonious Strings is also NOT a booking agent---we are an established team of musicians! We are a legitimately operating company that employs 20 musicians who have countless hours of experience at weddings and events!
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5.0
out of 5.0154 reviews
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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Ceremonious Strings for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours, praising the professional, talented musicians and the stunning music that created a romantic and elegant atmosphere. Reviewers appreciated the extensive song selection, easy communication, and customization options for music choices. The strings duo or trio was described as a classy and beautiful addition that enhanced the overall wedding experience, making it a memorable and special day. Overall, Ceremonious Strings received glowing feedback for their exceptional performance and contribution to creating a magical atmosphere for weddings.Review photos
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Margaret H
5.0
4/14/2025
Jaime & Ceremonious strings were amazing to work with! The booking process was so simple. I loved being able to set up all my music directly on their portal using their vast catalog of music. We had some weather issues and when asked by my venue coordinator if this wouldn't mind moving inside after playing my ceremony outdoors (the cocktail hour was originally supposed to be outside too) they did so with no question! I would recommend them to anyone looking for ceremony and/or cocktail music!
Kathleen G
5.0
3/31/2025
Beautiful background music for the ceremony and cocktail hour as people walked around outside the beautiful venue enjoying cocktails. Guests talked about their music throughout the night. They are phenomenal! Highly recommend!
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Toni R
5.0
11/25/2024
We hired Ceremonious Strings to perform as a string duo at our wedding, and they were absolutely fantastic! From the initial communication to the day of the event, they were professional, responsive, and accommodating. They played beautifully during our ceremony and cocktail hour, setting the perfect romantic and elegant atmosphere we were hoping for. We couldn’t have been happier with their performance and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to add a touch of class to their event. Thank you, Ceremonious Strings, for making our day so memorable! 10/10!
Isabel R
5.0
11/16/2024
Ceremonious Strings was such a hit at our wedding and a joy to work with. We luckily got to meet Jamie about a year ahead of our wedding at an expo and she played several songs for me I was thinking of for the ceremony which was so helpful. Her and her team are the best and so talented. Their repertoire is so impressive that whatever vibe you have for your wedding, they have the music for. They also let you tailor not only your ceremony music but cocktail hour music which I think is a really special touch. Our venue highly recommended them and we are so glad we went with them!
Marlee S
5.0
11/12/2024
Jaime was wonderful to work with while planning my wedding. She was very easy going and answered all of my questions. They helped make my day perfect, and numerous guests were raving about their ceremony music. Would definitely recommend!
C. P
5.0
10/14/2024
Ceremonious Strings is a classy, elegant MUST for your events! They are professional, talented musicians who will elevate any event you plan.
All of our guests raved about them. It was the best surprise to give our families.
Alessondra V
5.0
10/05/2024
Ceremonious Strings came highly recommended by our venue (The Ashford Estate) and with good reason! Jaime was so professional and made the planning process so easy, they have a huge selection of songs to choose from. We chose the string duo & the music was exactly what I wanted for the ceremony & the cocktail hour. 10/10 recommend.
Taylor P
5.0
9/24/2024
Absolutely stunning music! Jaime was so easy to work with and the website was very easy to use. Our guests loved the song choices and personal touches from the strings. Highly recommend!!
Rebecca F
5.0
9/22/2024
We had a strings duo for our outdoor wedding ceremony and reception. They were very easy to work with and played beautifully. Our guests commented on how great their playing was, they enhanced the atmosphere throughout the cocktail hour.
Debbie E
5.0
9/17/2024
Ceremonious Strings performed at my daughter’s wedding ceremony and cocktail hour on Saturday, September 14, 2024. As I walked down the aisle, the music selection and the strings of music I was listening to brought tears to my eyes which I never in a million years expected to happen since I don’t usually cry on happy occasions. Any questions or concerns I ever had, Jamie always answered promptly and professionally. She was a sheer pleasure to work with. I promise you, her and her team will not disappoint when you book her for your wedding/event. Their music made the day that so much more extra special…don’t hesitate if you are thinking of booking them for your wedding/event, you don’t want them to already have your date booked. This may be the only time I say I wish I had another daughter (lol) so I could book Ceremonious Strings again!!! Love, love, love them!! Call now you won’t be sorry! :)
Emily M
5.0
9/13/2024
I knew I wanted Ceremonious Strings after two of my best friends had used them for their own weddings. Every single wedding (including our own!) was AMAZING. I had always dreamed of walking down the aisle to string music and having it at my cocktail hour as well – they are so incredibly talented (and organized!) and completely set the tone for the day. And for a small additional fee, they even learned Closer by the Chainsmokers for my husband to walk down the aisle to (made his day). THANK YOU to the Ceremonious Strings team for being absolutely perfect.
katherine t
5.0
8/26/2024
this was our FAVORITE vendor!!! They were flexible, communicative, responsive and willing to work with you! The organization was so appreciated. I'd highly recommend!!
Andrew G
5.0
8/23/2024
We used Ceremonious for our wedding ceremony at Bonnet Island and they were absolutely amazing!
Elizabeth M
5.0
8/17/2024
We had the most incredible experience with Ceremonious Strings. They are such talented musicians with an excellent catalogue of music to choose from. Start to finish, we had a smooth experience and day-of they brought us to tears with their beautiful music. It was the perfect accompaniment to our ceremony and cocktail hour and just elevated the whole wedding day to feel luxurious and romantic. Don't hesitate to hire them! From a musical family, we rate them 10/10!!
Gianna C
5.0
8/05/2024
I loved working with Jaime! She was great and the live classical music really made such a beautiful touch to my wedding. Thank you so much Jaime!
Anna S
5.0
7/15/2024
Cannot recommend Ceremonious Strings enough! They were the perfect touch to our pre-ceremony refreshments and ceremony music. Jaime and her team are so easy to work with and have lots of great options in their repertoire of music selections.
Rosemarie M
5.0
6/24/2024
We held our wedding at the Madison Hotel on June 13th. From the 1st time I contacted ceremonious strings they were so professional and clear with their rates and options. They would send periodic emails to follow up and provided a user friendly platform to login to choose your music for the ceremony and create a playlist for the cocktail hour. They were fantastic the day of the wedding. They played through out the ceremony into cocktail hour and they were so wonderful to work with.
Marlene L
5.0
6/16/2024
They were just fabulous. We had a cello/violin duo for a small wedding and it really made the difference. So beautiful
Jennifer K
5.0
6/10/2024
We had such an amazing experience with Ceremonious Strings. They were attentive and had a wide selection of all different types of music. It was a beautiful touch to the ceremony. We loved having them.
Alana S
5.0
6/10/2024
Working with Ceremonious Strings was one of the best things we did for our wedding day! The string trio added great energy to our ceremony and cocktail hour and played all the songs we requested. They’re so easy to work with and are on top of their game/ very organized. I can’t wait to get our wedding video and look back on our beautiful ceremony that they were a part of.
Brad S
5.0
6/08/2024
We first heard Ceremonious Strings play at the menu tasting at Ashford Estate earlier this year and loved their sound and breadth of song selection. So we decided to ask them to play for our wedding ceremony and they did an outstanding job.
Their website made it easy to sign up and you have many options in terms of the number of players and instruments. The depth and breadth of song selection allowed us to select both current and classical pieces for the guest arrival and the ceremony.
We received multiple compliments from our guests, and they played beautifully. They were a great addition to our ceremony.
-Lisa and Brad
June 2024
Alyson C
5.0
6/04/2024
Jamie & her team at Ceremonious Strings were fantastic! From the booking process to delivery wedding day, they could not have made the process easier. There is an abundance of samples and library of music to choose from, and even offer custom pieces if sheet music is available. The trio sounded fantastic and played music through both my ceremony and cocktail hour. It was a lively, wonderful addition and a pleasure having them for my wedding!
Connie P
5.0
5/13/2024
Ceremonious Strings just played at my daughter's wedding this past weekend. They were outstanding! I would highly recommend them.
Bianca G
5.0
3/01/2024
Jaime and her team are so incredibly talented. We chose a duo for our ceremony and cocktail hour and everything played was beautiful and perfect in every single way. Jaime is so responsive and accommodating and we loved having her team part of our big day. Highly recommend ceremonious strings!
Shelby J
5.0
1/19/2024
Hiring Ceremonious Strings for our June 2023 wedding ceremony was one of the best decisions we made! Having live music playing while our guests were arriving and being seated and during our processional and recessional truly added a very special touch. We had the string duo and the music was beautiful. The musicians are incredibly talented and working with Ceremonious Strings was a pleasure from start to finish.
Hannah B
5.0
12/04/2023
What a perfect touch to the wedding day! Ceremonious Strings was nothing short of amazing! All of our guests were commenting on how lovely the music was. They were wonderful to work with and we are so glad that we hired them!
Lizzy S
5.0
11/20/2023
Jaime and her team were an absolute delight to work with! Great communication, amazing list of song options, and sounded PHENOMENAL!!!
Jessica J
5.0
11/06/2023
Ceremonious Strings was an absolute hit at our wedding. Ceremonious Strings performed during our ceremony and cocktail hour. They are extremely talented and we received TONS of compliments from our guests with how amazing they were. Jaime was wonderful to work with. I highly suggest booking Ceremonious Strings, they will not disappoint!
Krysta H
5.0
10/24/2023
Jaime and her team are so wonderful. They listened to every music request and made the planning process so easy. It was beautiful to have live music at our ceremony and reception.
Megan M
5.0
10/11/2023
Ceremonious Strings was a wonderful addition to our ceremony. They were SO easy to work with, gave us tons of options to choose from for music, and were very communicative. It is clear Jamie is very well organized. They were on time and played beautifully. Highly recommend!
Karen V
5.0
9/18/2023
When I reached out Jamie was wonderful to work and book with. We were able to communicate everything through our wedding portal which made things so easy and reassuring. We had a duo of strings, they were so nice, so professional and so talented! Our guest can not stop talking about how they elevated our special day and set the PERFECT mood for our wedding and cocktail hour!
Rachel C
5.0
9/07/2023
We hired the string duo for our ceremony & cocktail hour & they were incredible! They helped create the most beautiful ceremony for us & elegant ambiance during our cocktail hour. Jaime is so kind & we couldn’t have been happier with them!
Allison M
5.0
9/04/2023
Ceremonious Strings was easy to work with and very accommodating! They really added that special touch to our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. We highly recommend and would use them again!
Ashley F
5.0
8/28/2023
I never grew up picturing my future wedding — I just wasn’t like that. I did, however, know that if I got married, I wanted live strings to play for the ceremony. Whatever expectations I had, were so far and away exceeded. Jaime and the other musicians were so professional, so pitch perfect, and so accommodating. They were even open to learning a new song for me if we had wanted it.
I went with a rather non-traditional song for my walk with my dad. It was from Lord of the Rings and could have easily been seen as funny, but they played with so much emotion that I had comments all night about how absolutely beautiful the song was.
At the last minute, I was even able to extend their playing through cocktail hour and they didn’t balk at all. Again, just amazing.
Krystin M
5.0
6/24/2023
Easy to book and very professional. Everyone loved how beautiful they sounded during my ceremony.
Melissa N
5.0
6/20/2023
Ceremonious Strings exceeded all our expectations as our wedding ceremony music vendor. Their exceptional talent and professionalism made our special day truly unforgettable. The musicians' performance was beautiful, adding an element of elegance to our ceremony. Throughout the planning process, Ceremonious Strings was responsive, flexible, and a pleasure to work with. Their extensive repertoire catered to our musical preferences, offering a wide range of options. I asked for a sample of a song, and they went out for their way to record it for us. We highly recommend Ceremonious Strings to any couple looking for a remarkable and unforgettable musical experience on their wedding day.
Brendan F
5.0
6/19/2023
Ceremonious Strings was such a wonderful vendor to work with. Jaime was extremely communicative leading up to the wedding day and made sure everything was perfect. The musicians were amazing, and we got a lot of compliments on the ambience they created at both the ceremony and our cocktail hour. Highly recommend!
Haley U
5.0
5/07/2023
We hired Jaime and her team at Ceremonious Strings' for our late April wedding. From the time we hired them up until our wedding day, the planning process was beyond smooth and we really enjoyed their online planning portal that always kept us on track. Thank you, Jaime and Team, for making our day so special!
ML A
5.0
5/05/2023
Ceremonious Strings were truly PHENOMENAL!!! I found them through my venue (The Ashford Estate) and am soooo happy I had them play for my wedding ceremony. They are INSANELY TALENTED and can play nearly anything. Live string music is gorgeous no matter what, but Jaime and her team took it 10 steps further. They also couldn't be easier to work with; Jaime was super communicative in the weeks leading up to my wedding. Can't recommend them enough!!
Annie B
5.0
4/10/2023
Ceremonious strings made our day so special! We first heard them play during a tasting event at our venue, and ended up booking them to play at our ceremony that evening! They have amazing song selections and play the most fun mix of new and classic songs during as guests arrive and are seated. We would recommend to anyone!
Cameron N
5.0
4/04/2023
Jaime and her team were responsible for the sounds of our wedding ceremony and I don't have enough space in this review-box to tell you how incredibly talented Ceremonious Strings is. The planning process was almost too convenient and Jaime's accessibility throughout the journey was appreciated. My wife and I had a vision for our ceremony and Jaime + her team brought it to life! Their song selection is incredible; taking songs we love and beautifully performing them for our guests. If you're looking for a string-team to perform at your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, etc...look no further! Thank you Ceremonious Strings!
alex h
5.0
1/28/2023
From booking to wedding day, working with Ceremonious strings was easy, seamless and a pleasure! The string trio sounded so beautiful for our ceremony and cocktail hour, it was the perfect classy touch to the day that I envisioned. They have such a diverse selection of songs in their portfolio so it was so fun and easy to pick the songs that we wanted them to play on wedding day. I highly recommend booking Ceremonious strings!
Abigail S
5.0
1/23/2023
Ceremonious Strings were amazing! People loved the strings for the ceremony and cocktail. It provided a very elegant touch to the wedding. And the best part about Ceremonious Strings is they play a lot of pop songs (think vitamin string quartet from Bridgerton) which added a fun modern twist. Jaime was also great to work with! I picked a recessional song that she didn’t have the music for and she purchased the music for me and had the group practice prior to the wedding. I am so glad I hired Ceremonious Strings.
Julianne R
5.0
1/18/2023
My husband found Ceremonious Strings through Facebook when we were starting to plan our wedding. I reached out to Jaime in June of 2021 for our December 2022 wedding, from the start she was a pleasure to work with. She is so sweet and kind to speak to and communicates everything promptly via email or through their portal. She is also very fair in her pricing which is why this became an easy decision to book Ceremonious Strings.
We booked the Trio + Harp for our ceremony and then the Trio for our cocktail hour. The portal they give you access to is so user friendly and easy to work. It allows you to enter all your details and then choose some songs you would like requested or not played at all. I really enjoyed using that platform as it made for no errors of communication.
This ended up being one of our most favorite things to have at our wedding even though we did not get to enjoy their beautiful music as much as our guests. Our guests raved about the music and told us how beautiful it was and that it was nice to hear songs they recognized. We only hope we get to attend a wedding Ceremonious Strings are at one day so we can fully enjoy all of it.
If you are debating hiring string musicians for your event, look no further. This is your company.
Lawson T
5.0
1/07/2023
We cannot say enough good things about Ceremonious Strings. They added such an elegant and romantic touch to our ceremony. They made it feel so elevated and beautiful. I would highly recommend also including their music in your cocktail hour. Not only was it lovely and added elegance to the hour dedicated to food and drinks, but it was so stress-free not having to come up with a playlist for cocktail hour. Our dj appreciated it too because he could focus on getting ready for the reception! You will not regret booking this team!!
Alexandra G
5.0
1/03/2023
I wish I could give Jaime and her team more then a 5 star rating. As a fellow vendor in the field I know how stressful and long this 2022 wedding season was. I just got married on 12/16 and I can't even put into words how perfect my day was and how special it was to have Jaime and her team play during my ceremony and cocktail hour. I wanted a very different song for my recessional and jaime right away had no issues making it happen. Her and her team are extremely talented and professional. If you are thinking of adding on musicians to your big day, ceremonious strings is the way to go.
Tatiana S
5.0
12/16/2022
It was a pleasure having Ceremonious Strings play at our wedding. The music was perfect and our guests enjoyed it. I highly recommend them !
Lucy R
5.0
12/13/2022
It was such a great pleasure working with Jamie at Ceremonious Strings! My husband and I had a vision for our ceremony music and based on all the great reviews and youtube , we knew booking Ceremonious strings was a must. He had a few requests for his entrance song and Jamie, without any hesitation made it happen! They were so professional, made it on time, and I did to have to worry about anything that day. It sounded amazing and everything was perfectly executed. Thank you for making our day so special!
Carol M
5.0
12/12/2022
Carol Massaro,
I used Ceremonious Strings for both my kids weddings 6 months apart June and December 2022. Absolutely flawless! Jamie and her ladies presented themselves elegant and professional. Jamie also hired a piano player last minute for the Park Chateau! Thank you again for making my kids weddings memorable
Jackie S
5.0
12/11/2022
I booked a string duo (cello & violin) for my wedding. I had Both Jaime and Sue play and they were phenomenal. Their talent is unmatched. Which you can hear by The passion they put into their playing . They have an awesome mix of different types of music from oldies, newbies, and fun songs to throw in! I had so many compliments on their playing and the music choices! They played both of my sisters’ weddings and there was no question to book them for mine. Book this company and you will not be disappointed!
Lindsay J
5.0
11/21/2022
They were fabulous! Their musicians are so talented and prepared, they totally set the tone for out ceremony and cocktail hour and the process to choose music was so easy.
anonymous u
5.0
11/15/2022
Ceremonious Strings truly made an impression on our guests! They were fabulous during our ceremony and cocktail hour bringing unrivaled elegance to our special day!
Becky C
5.0
11/04/2022
Love them- truly amazing and perfectly captured our vision. Thank you so much! We received comments throughout the evening and after the wedding of how beautiful the ceremony music was. Highly recommend.
Christine C
5.0
10/31/2022
Jaime and her team were a wonderful addition to our ceremony! We hired them to accompany the organist at the Church and they did a wonderful job. Jaime coordinated with the church and was able to handle everything seamlessly. I highly recommend!
Julianne C
5.0
9/27/2022
I used Ceremonious String for my rooftop ceremony and cocktail hour on 9.3.22 at Hotel LBI. We used their Duo and They were absolutely wonderful, the set list they played was perfect and their music was beautiful! Made the day feel magical. They were super responsive for any questions I had and a great pleasure to work with. I highly recommend if you want to add a special touch to your wedding!
Julia M
5.0
9/16/2022
Jamie was wonderful! We had a string duo, and the music was beautiful. Jamie took all of our requests, including for a cello solo for my walk down the aisle with my parents. We cannot recommend her enough!
Kaity C
5.0
9/14/2022
Jaime and team were easy to work with from the beginning. The music was perfect and we got so many compliments from guests!
Ann Esther S
5.0
9/04/2022
Ceremonious Strings were the perfect match for our venue lending class and elegance to our cocktail hour. The musicians were wonderful, their professionalism unparalleled and their selections were highly praised by our guests. Completely recommend them to anyone wanting to add a touch of class to their event.
Alec T
5.0
8/28/2022
Ceremonious Strings did a fantastic job! They made the ceremony and cocktail hour so much more enjoyable. Jaime was accommodating and easy to work with. We would recommend them for everyone !
Alessandra F
5.0
8/26/2022
Ceremonious Strings was a dream to work with! Jaime was such a pleasure, and made the planning process entirely stress-free. My husband and I were originally unsure of the type of music we wanted played during our ceremony - we just knew we wanted something a little out of the box. Jaime and her team took on the challenge with excitement - In fact, it genuinely felt like I was planning with an old friend. Jaime and her team recreated all of our favorite punk rock songs on violin/cello, adding a really special, personalized touch to our wedding ceremony. We will never forget it. They continued to play a mix of pop/modern hits throughout our cocktail hour, which brought the ambiance to the next level. Their professionalism and talent are unmatched - I highly recommend booking with Ceremonious Strings for your wedding or event.
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