4.9 out of 5 stars and 63 reviews
4.9
(63)Serving Indianapolis and areas within 20 miles
About this vendor
Kessler Strings provides string music for weddings in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding areas. We focus on providing a customized soundtrack for your big day. Whether it is a duo, trio or quartet you might be looking for, we can work with your budget and must-have songs to make your day truly special and unique.
We are classically trained musicians and provide different ensemble combinations of violin, viola and cello. We are as comfortable performing Bach and Pachebel as much as we are playing Coldplay. We love to bend and mix genres, from indie rock to jazz and Celtic. So, if there is a song you've always wanted to walk down the aisle to.. just ask!
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Instruments
- Cello
- Viola
- Violin
Music Genres
- Celtic
- Classical
- Jazz
- Pop
Music Services
- Live Music
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Wedding
- Ceremony
- Cocktail Hour
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2023.2022.+2 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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4.9
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They did a great job! Helped with the play list . Showed up on time and the music was beautiful. I had a duet.
Kessler strings was fantastic to work with and made our special day that much more memorable. They worked with us in deciding what music fit best, and really matching the theme we ...
were looking for. I would recommend their services to anybody wanting to elevate their entrance/procession.
Kessler Strings elevated our wedding to the next level! Our guests were blown away by the addition of our string quartet. We were able to pick out every single song and choose what...
fit us best from their extensive catalog. They had so many songs to choose from, we could not even think of any to add, even though they give an option to add a song to their catalog specifically for your event. They played beautifully and we would book them again in a heartbeat!
We are absolutely thrilled with our experience with Kessler Strings for our wedding!
From our first meeting, Susie impressed us with her extensive repertoire of song choices for t...
he viola and cello. We had two meetings leading up to the wedding, and everything was executed seamlessly during both the ceremony and cocktail hour. Hearing "La Vie en Rose" as I walked down the aisle was one of the most magical and emotional moments of the day for me.
Kessler Strings truly went above and beyond! They collaborated with my now mother-in-law as she sang a live performance of "At Last" by Etta James, and I cannot thank them enough for facilitating that. It was a show-stopping moment that took all our guests by surprise.
We wholeheartedly recommend Susie and the Kessler Strings team for any event. Their professionalism, talent, and ability to create memorable moments are simply unmatched. Also, Susie always gives you the entire song list for every moment of the event, so you can handselect each song.
A perfect 1000/10! Thank you, Kessler Strings, for being such an integral part of our wedding day!
Susie and her team were absolutely phenomenal! We were so excited to have a live music component at our wedding! We told Susie we wanted it to feel like Bridgerton and we got exact...
ly what we hoped for. Susie did a fabulous job putting together an amazing playlist for the ceremony and we could not have been happier! It was a big hit with the guests as well! Would hire over and over again!
Kessler Strings was above & beyond amazing! We used them for our ceremony & cocktail hour. They were timely, reliable, and sounded absolutely stunning! They worked with me on the...
exact song I wanted, even down to the exact part I wanted to walk down the aisle to. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone!
Maggie was wonderful to work with and made our wedding so special! She was incredibly easy to get ahold of and responded back to our requests quickly. She was able to accommodate s...
pecial music from various video games and movies we loved, weaving them together with other similar music. Any music suggestion she made added so much more depth to our ceremony and reception. We loved having live music, and she is such a talented musician that our outdoor wedding turned out magical thanks to her! We had so many guests compliment how the addition of live music made the event so special, many of them raving about Maggie’s choice of Celtic classics. We can’t say thank you enough!!! Highly recommend.
Susie and Kessler Strings were incredible to work with. After consulting with us on song preferences and what we envisioned for our ceremony and reception they curated a song list ...
that made the whole day magical. We got so many comments and praises on the string music. They were professional, easy to work with and reasonably priced. It was one of the highlights of our day! Hire them, you won’t regret it.
Susan was wonderful to work with! She aided in the song selection and was so kind every step of the way. She even came to the rehearsal, which was essential in helping things run s...
moothly the day of my wedding. Everyone loved the live music during the ceremony! It was truly magical.
We had them do a strings duo for our wedding ceremony and they were terrific. The owner was polite and flexible. They had a great song selection and were able to do a request which...
they played beautifully.
Overall we were disappointed with Kessler Strings. They played all of the songs in the incorrect order, even though it had been discussed multiple times how important the placement...
was. It was discussed verbally many times and confirmed via email before the wedding. The song for both the bride and groom to come down to were played before them. They did, however, play the right song when the bride went down, but it was also played right before that so it wasn’t as special. Aside from the wrong songs being played, they were also playing a lot of sour notes and off-time. Honestly the only thing that really went wrong the whole day was this service.
Wonderful! Accommodating! It was a great event!
Kessler Strings and Susie were very easy to work with and they communicated often with us to help the process of selecting music etc go more smoothly. We highly recommend Kessler ...
Strings!
Kessler strings was a lifesaver! They helped us figure out our ceremony music last minute and were super accommodating to find a quartet for our day. In addition, their existing mu...
sic library made choosing the perfect music for our ceremony a breeze. We heard compliments all around from our guests after the ceremony and would definitely recommend Kessler Strings to anyone looking to add live string music to their event.
Susie was so great to work with! Very professional and organized! Kessler Strings did a great job playing music for our ceremony! I would certainly work with them again. Thank you!
We had the string trio at our ceremony, and it was perfect! Susie was easy to work with and they had lots of songs for us to choose from. They learned Simply the Best, and she work...
ed with me on choosing the right arrangement. Perfect touch to our special day!
From the moment we met Susie (the owner of Kessler Strings), we could see her passion for music. Her excitement when talking about songs from Puccini to the Bridgerton Soundtrack ...
made us know immediately that we wanted to hire Kessler Strings for our wedding ceremony.
Kessler Strings has a long repertoire filled with a range of selections that can suit any couple or wedding. We had included songs from Taylor Swift, Bach, Puccini, and even Lord of the Rings in our prelude and ceremony music.
The trio at our ceremony did an incredible job and we received so many compliments from family and guests on how lovely they sounded. My husband cried as soon as he heard them start to play the song I walked down the aisle to, and it was a picture perfect moment to celebrate our marriage.
We cannot recommend Kessler Strings enough for any couple looking to add strings to their day. Susie's passion for music coupled with her desire to make wedding days special is an unbeatable combo. Thank you to Susie and the entire Kessler Strings team for making our string trio dreams come true!
Working with Kessler Strings was a dream. We went with a string quartette and the music was magical. Susie helped us pick just the right music for us and worked seamlessly with our...
day-of wedding coordinator to make our outdoor ceremony all that we wished for. We wish we could have sat to watch them long after the ceremony was over. Hopefully we get to see them again at another wedding!
Kessler Strings was great to work with and comes with our recommendation for your wedding day! The communication was great, as well as the performance for our ceremony. They were...
a budget friendly option for us, and we are happy with their services.
Kessler Strings was great! They paid attention to detail and it was perfect for our wedding. We are so grateful you performed for us! It made our Special Day even more special.
Susie communicated well. She was reliable and took ownership of her work during a busy ceremony.
We hired Kessler strings for our wedding and it was a great experience. Susie was very professional and helpful from the start. She helped us choose the theme/individual songs and...
even provided a demo of the Bridal Chorus. Their performance at the ceremony was perfect and I would highly recommend Kessler Strings for anyone’s special occasion.
I highly recommend working with Kessler Strings. They were very helpful in music selection. Susie showed up on time and was great at working with the rest of my vendors! :)
Kessler Strings did a wonderful job at our wedding. We hired a trio (cello, violin and viola). We worked with Susie and she met with us to help us brainstorm all of our pre-ceremon...
y and ceremony music. The music was absolutely beautiful, our guest loved it as much as we did!
Susie and her team were absolutely wonderful to work with. They were very easy to communicate with and also able to play all of the songs we requested (and it was an eclectic mix f...
rom showtunes, to Death Cab for Cutie, to Concerning Hobbits), which added a little more magic to our wedding ceremony. I would highly recommend them for any couple looking for a string quartet at their wedding!
Kessler Strings played for my daughters wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and they were amazing. Susan was such a joy to work with. Thanks again!
Awesome to work with and did an amazing job! Perfect tough to our special day!
Kessler Strings did an amazing job adding ambiance to my tiny outdoor wedding in Brown County, Indiana! Susie was super easy to work with through the planning process and made our ...
song list exactly what we wanted. She was also able to let us know what songs wouldn't work as well so we could pick something different. We did a duet and they sounded perfect!
Susie was an absolute joy to work with. She was so communicative and truly went above and beyond to make sure our ceremony was perfect. Susie made sure to make our playlist as uniq...
ue to us as possible. Susie, Anna and Maggie played beautifully and really brought our ceremony to life. We couldn't be happier with the outcome!
Kessler Strings we’re really great to work with! They had great communication, and followed exactly what we wanted. Everyone loved the special touch they provided to our wedding!
I didn't get to hear the music much myself being the bride and all. However I heard a lot of good reviews and people were really excited about the song choices. Thank you so much f...
or playing at our wedding!
I had a very low budget, DIY wedding and our violinist (Kara) was just what we needed to add a little bit of elegance to our intimate ceremony. Even though we were planning during ...
a global pandemic, Susie and Kara truly made it effortless! Very easy going and professional. And my guests really loved the sound of a live instrument rather than a DJ. Not to mention they have very, very resonable prices that would fit almost any budget! I highly recommend them for any wedding!
The perfect addition that made our ceremony extra special and memorable!
They played beautiful classic songs.
Susan was great to work with. She took the time to talk with us over ...
the phone and via zoom to go over everything a couple months prior.
Price was fair too!
Kessler strings played at our wedding in May of 2021. They played beautifully and were awesome to work with! Susie made sure she played the songs that meant so much to us and worke...
d with us. We would highly recommend them to anyone!
Susie is amazing! My husband and I loved working with her and figuring out what music we wanted. she had so many great ideas and really went out of the way to even get new music w...
e were interested in! Her ensemble played beautifully at the ceremony and is everything I could wish for! I highly recommend!
Susie (and her team) were absolutely amazing start to finish!
She was very easy and nice to work with and the music was beautiful. Her music was the perfect touch before, during an...
d after our ceremony. I would HIGHLY recommend her - we received so many compliments!
We could not have asked for better musicians to work with! Susan met with us multiple times months before our big day, and was always available for questions or concerns. She was v...
ery professional and also an incredible musician. The music during our ceremony and cocktail hour was absolutely beautiful and exactly what we wanted. Wedding guests continue to tell us how much they enjoyed the music from this group. Highly recommended!
Kessler Strings did such a great job at our garden wedding and truly made our day even more special. My husband (!!!) and I have a pretty specific/niche taste in music and Susie wa...
s SO GREAT to work with and so accommodating! 10/10 would highly recommend :)
Beautiful music, professional, easy to work with!
Truly enjoyed working with Kessler Strings! Susie was very helpful ahead of time in selecting the music that we wanted for the big day. The music was lovely...thanks so much!
Outstanding experience from start to finish!
Prompt communication, fair prices, and a friendly attitude. As a musician of 12+ years myself, I had very high expectations... and Kess...
ler Strings exceeded them. I hired all 4 members to play my wedding & I highly recommend the quartet as the depth and variation of sound I received ensured my favorite pieces sounded as beautiful and full as possible.
My contact, Susie, listened to my requests, demonstrated exceptional knowledge of wedding arrangements, and played BEAUTIFULLY! At my request, she even sent me a recording of their performance at my wedding so I could enjoy later. The solid musicianship brought tears to my eyes. Kessler Strings has a large repertoire of pieces they can play, if you want to hear something specific but don't see it on their website, just ask! They are so willing to work with you and have a conversation about how to best make your dreams a reality, something that really differentiated Kessler Strings from other quartets :)
By far, this was my favorite vendor to work with in my entire wedding experience. Susie was reassuring, flexible, and kind through COVID changes. It was a treat for my guests as well, many commented that a string quartet made our wedding stand out as unique, classy, and fun!
As a fellow wedding vendor and Indianapolis area wedding planner, we love working wtih Kessler Strings and will continue to recommend them to our couples. They are professional, p...
rompt in their responses and can easily adapt to any situation.
Susie and her crew were so easy to work with and their music was amazing. They performed at a wedding and had a clear grasp on what was needed to be successful. We had no concerns...
about the volume.m, and they sound spectacular. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.
Kessler Strings performed at our wedding on November 16, 2019. A class act! Susie was great to work with in the planning stages and based on what we requested, she customized an un...
believable playlist of our favorite newer songs and many classics. The guests commented on knowing most of the songs and how unique it was as the whole ceremony and reception came alive on the strings. (If you haven’t heard songs made famous by Guns N Roses, U2, or Coldplay on strings then you’re missing out.) They kept the guests entertained while we had pictures. An outstanding performance customized a rock and roll flare into the classical venue of Laurel Hall. What a fantastic adaptation! Bravo ladies! Thank you for making our day so special.
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We really enjoyed working with Kessler Strings- Susie was very easy to work with and was open to our ideas about songs. She made it easy to meet before to discuss our vision. The d...
ay was perfect and the music really made the ceremony a fairytale!
Kessler Strings' music was central to all we envisioned…and realized…for our special day. From our first conversation with Susie, during the planning and music selection, and throu...
gh the wedding, I was so impressed by the professionalism of the trio and the quality of the performance, from classical to contemporary. I also heard many compliments about the music from our guests and absolutely concur, and then some. Kessler Strings went the extra mile to personalize the processional and the accompaniment to the vocal selections. I practically cried during the Candide piece and actually did tear up during the Lord’s Prayer. I would highly recommend Kessler Strings to anyone for any event, but especially for events where people appreciate quality music!
We absolutely loved working with Kessler Strings! Susie was incredibly kind and took the time to meet with us beforehand and personalize the music to our ceremony. She also helped ...
guide our choices when we didn’t have specific pieces in mind. They were wonderful about staying in contact with us before the wedding and punctual on the day of the ceremony. The music was absolutely divine and we couldn’t have asked for more beautiful music on our special day. Don’t miss out - book Kessler Strings for your wedding!
Fantastic and professional. Susie was lovely to work with. She was flexible and accommodating. They provided the most beautiful trio music for our wedding day. We couldn’t be h...
appier with our wedding ceremony music by Kessler Strings. We highly recommend!
Susie was a joy to work with! She played viola for our wedding ceremony and We heard from so many guests that her music was beautiful. Leading up to the ceremony, Susie met with us...
multiple times to ensure we were comfortable with the music ensemble. We were able to customize the songs that were played and Susie made great recommendations that really matched with the style of our wedding. She showed up on time and the music sounded wonderful. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering live music for their ceremony.
Susan of Kessler Strings played viola at my wedding and she did an absolutely amazing job! As you can see from the date of my wedding, she's been at this for a while; she's a consu...
mate professional and will make your special day even more beautiful and magical with the thrill of live music. Our wedding took place at St. John's in downtown Indianapolis, IN and Susan's accomplished, emotive playing was the perfect accompaniment for the gorgeous historic venue. All in all, a highlight of our wedding!
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