Music for Ceremonies, Cocktails & Special Events
New Jersey
Service area
Jaime M Chavan
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (9X)
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
Details
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!
Reviews
5.0
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Ceremonious Strings delivered professional, talented performances that elevated ceremonies and cocktail hours with beautiful, emotional music. Their easy online portal, vast repertoire (classical to pop), clear communication, and flexibility made planning seamless and stress-free. Guests raved about the music and many highly recommend them.Review photos
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Maria M
5.0
5/06/2026
Ceremonious strings did a lovely job keeping my cocktail hour classy and taking it to the next level. I was able to tell them exactly what I wanted played then and they did such a ...
fabulous job!!
Jessica J
5.0
3/25/2026
Reasonably priced for the excellent quality of the performance. The forms you fill out beforehand are super thorough and make the whole process very user friendly. Jamie was so hel...
pful in tweaking my song for walking down the aisle to be more bridal appropriate. Overall a very seamless experience.
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David S
5.0
3/15/2026
Ceremonious Strings does a beautiful job & adds such an elegance to the ceremony! We received so many compliments from our guests!
Anja K
5.0
2/09/2026
We are so happy we choose Ceremonious Strings for our wedding day! They added such a magical element to our wedding ceremony that our guests raved about.
The portal Ceremonious S...
trings provides for selecting songs and to create a time line is very easy to navigate. The portal gave us peace of mind on what to expect the day of but they exceeded our expectations!
Shannon F
5.0
1/03/2026
We had an amazing experience working with Ceremonious Strings! They were extremely responsive and easy to work with before our wedding. Their online song-choice portal is incredibl...
y easy to use and made it very easy to choose the songs for our ceremony and cocktail hour. They sounded amazing and added the perfect touch of elegance to our wedding. We highly recommend Ceremonious Strings!
Kirstin G
5.0
1/02/2026
We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Ceremonious Strings. From the very beginning, they were incredibly friendly, professional, and a true pleasure to work with ...
throughout the planning process.
Their performance during both our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour elevated the entire experience far beyond anything we ever imagined. The music was absolutely beautiful and set the perfect tone of elegance and emotion. They sounded fantastic, and so many of our guests commented on how special the live music made both the ceremony and cocktail hour feel.
We loved the extensive song catalog they offered, which made it easy to personalize the music and truly make it our own. We would wholeheartedly recommend Ceremonious Strings to any couple looking to add a stunning, unforgettable musical touch to their wedding day.
- Kirstin & Cameron
Kaylee R
5.0
12/16/2025
Jaime and her team were absolutely incredible on our wedding day. We had them perform 3 custom songs (processional, brides song, and recessional) and it was absolutely beautiful. P...
eople kept commenting on how amazing and talented the strings were at our wedding. Even getting a few moments in the bridal suite before the ceremony, i could hear some of the prelude music being played and it brought us all to tears as we prepared to walk down to aisle.
Christopher Y
5.0
12/05/2025
We selected ceremonious strings after attending a wedding they performed at. We browsed the market for price comparisons and were quickly sticker shocked at just how reasonable cer...
emonious strings was , and for great quality!
Taylor N
5.0
11/25/2025
Ceremonious Strings provided the music for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and they were absolutely incredible. The live, intimate music added such a special touch to our day—our g...
uests are still talking about how beautiful it was.
Communicating with them leading up to the wedding was easy and stress-free, and their song selection is truly impressive. They offered so many options that perfectly fit our style and vision.
We are so happy with their services and would recommend them to any couple looking to elevate their wedding with elegant, live music. 🎻✨
Jessica R
5.0
10/31/2025
We hired Ceremonious Strings for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and they exceeded all expectations! The music set the perfect tone from the moment guests arrived until we ...
walked down the aisle. The live string music created such an elegant and romantic ambiance. Also, communication was so easy. They were quick to respond, super organized, and made the whole process stress-free. We would absolutely recommend them to any couple looking for high-quality live musicians.
Courtney G
5.0
10/20/2025
Having a string trio for our ceremony & cocktail hour elevated our whole wedding. The musicians were talented and professional. I got to set up all the songs I wanted for the cerem...
ony & preferred songs for cocktail hour in an easy to use online planner. Great communication & value.
Audrey P
5.0
10/18/2025
Ceremonious Strings were absolutely wonderful! They are incredibly talented musicians and added such a beautiful, elegant touch to both our ceremony and cocktail hour. Their music ...
elevated the entire event and created the perfect atmosphere. We couldn’t recommend them more!
Linda L
5.0
10/18/2025
This string trio, consisting of violins and cello, is exceptional. They are highly professional, deliver impressive harmonics, and are reasonably priced—making them an ideal choice...
. They performed at a wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at The Renault Winery in Egg Harbor City, NJ, creating an elevated atmosphere. We were extremely pleased - consider booking them for your event; you won’t be disappointed!
Lisa C
5.0
10/07/2025
Ceremonious Strings made the process very easy and played the perfect music! The music for the ceremony and cocktail hour was perfect for each setting and everyone loved it!
Melissa A
5.0
10/06/2025
I would highly recommend Ceremonious Strings! They brought the elegance to our ceremony and cocktail hour! They were SO good and accommodated last minute music changes!
Daniela S
5.0
10/04/2025
Ceremonious strings was amazing! Very professional and easy to work with. Made the process seamless and everyone loved the music. So glad we chose them our special day!
Lauren M
5.0
10/03/2025
We had the Ceremonious Strings violin and cello duo play at our wedding ceremony in Downtown Jersey City on September 21, 2025. The music was the thing I cared most about for my we...
dding and they did a wonderful job. The planning and song selection was streamlined and simple in their portal. I'd definitely recommend!
Alex G
5.0
10/01/2025
Jaime and her team are incredible! She has a system that makes it so easy to curate your vision and she works with you to plan everything from start to end, ensuring you know exact...
ly what's going to happen. She tailored all the songs to enhance the moment and even composed a Kygo song at my request to make my dream come to life. ALL of our guests said the music was so gorgeous both the song selection and timing of the hits made the ceremony unforgettable. Without a doubt you NEED Ceremonious Strings to make your ceremony as special as can be
Jena L
5.0
9/04/2025
Ceremonious strings greatly enhanced our vineyard wedding ceremony with the beautiful music they played. The violin and cello were a perfect touch to elevate our ceremony. Highly r...
ecommend!!!
Joan S
5.0
8/31/2025
From our very first communication to the last, Ceremonious Strings was professional and efficient. Jaime provided information about the music we wanted played at my son's small, in...
timate wedding. The amount of songs they have available is fantastic. We selected several of the nerdier pop tunes which my son and his wife loved. Ceremonious Strings adapted easily when plans shifted on the day. The musicians arrived on time and played beautifully. It was a highlight of the day. Just magical!
Ali C
5.0
8/04/2025
Stunning day start to finish. Fantastic communication and excellent set up.
Kimmy H
5.0
7/19/2025
Our Ceremonious Strings musicians were absolutely wonderful! Their music was so beautiful—it created the perfect elegant and romantic atmosphere. They played each song with such gr...
ace, and were also incredibly friendly and professional. We couldn’t have asked for a better addition to our celebration!
Haley D
5.0
7/16/2025
Ceremonious strings gave such an elegant touch to our ceremony. They were playing as guests arrived & all through the ceremony and did an amazing job of setting the tone for our bi...
g day. They can cover ANYTHING! From classical wedding music, to your favorite pop to punk rock songs, you name it! Extremely talented. 10/10 recommend!
Lea C
5.0
7/14/2025
Jaime was so responsive and helpful during the planning process! Our string duo was absolutely beautiful and played flawlessly throughout our ceremony and cocktail hour!
Colleen M
5.0
7/02/2025
We were lucky enough to have Ceremonious Strings for our ceremony & cocktail hour. All our guests kept telling us how much they enjoyed their music & even our 2yr old was in awe du...
ring cocktail hour. They played all of the songs I requested & were so communicative leading up to the big day. I cannot recommend them enough!
Ana D
5.0
6/18/2025
Jaime and team, from the bottom of our hearts we are so grateful that you played at our wedding. You not only played exceptionally beautiful music, but your smiles throughout the d...
ay brought a special warmth to our hearts. The magical moment of the sun breaking through the rain & clouds while you played Here Comes The Sun is a memory we will never forget. We received so many compliments about your song choices, delivery, and just overall elegance. Thank you for giving us these memories and for being such a tremendous part of our wedding day.
For any brides who are wondering if hiring Ceremonious Strings is a good idea - IT IS! I could not recommend them higher - from the initial outreach for a quote, through working with us to organize our playlists, Jaime and her team are professional, kind, and truly invested in helping couples have the best wedding day possible.
Thank you again for everything! We cannot wait to work with you again! <3
Brittany D
5.0
6/09/2025
We hired ceremonies strings for our cocktail hour! From the beginning working with them was smooth and easy communication. Jamie was very nice to work with! The piano player was fa...
ntastic. He really played everything that we wanted and it sounded beautiful. It really helped bring such a nice feel to the cocktail hour!
Grace S
5.0
5/13/2025
Ceremonious Strings was fantastic! Jaimie was so helpful and easy to work with.
Sophia P
5.0
5/06/2025
If you’re looking for something unique and different for your ceremony and cocktail hour, I HIGHLY recommend ceremonious strings. My wedding felt like a disney movie. Jaime was so ...
responsive and great to work with, and so many of my guests were talking about how beautiful the strings were. HIGHLY recommend!!!!
Jake C
5.0
4/29/2025
My husband and I had an amazing experience working with Ceremonious Strings! From the moment we heard them at another wedding, we knew that we needed to book them for our wedding. ...
They are all so talented and create the perfect ambiance for a beautiful event! Their online song-choice portal is incredibly easy to use, and they were very flexible with changing songs and musician choices even very close to our event date. I highly recommend Ceremonious Strings!
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 catalo...
g 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 th...
e night. They are phenomenal! Highly recommend!
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 profes...
sional, 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 ravi...
ng 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. I...
t 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 hug...
e 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 reco...
mmend!!
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, t...
hey 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 o...
f 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 o...
f 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 smoo...
th 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 l...
ots 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 woul...
d 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 song...
s 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.
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