We absolutely loved having MSQ as a part of our special day! We had the quartet play at our wedding in July 2026. They played during the prelude, ceremony and cocktail and did the most amazing job. The music was absolutely beautiful and brought the perfect romantic, magical atmosphere to our wedding. It was a pleasure working with them. Thank you MSQ!
Abby V.
5.0
Milwaukee String Quartet played for our wedding and they were wonderful to work with. They were very helpful with music selections, their repertoire is extensive, and they were very communicative. They performed beautifully and they truly made the ceremony and cocktail hour special. We would HIGHLY recommend booking with them.
Teresa I.
5.0
About this vendor
JoAnn Haasler
COORDINATOR
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
For over twenty years, the Milwaukee String Quartet has delighted hosts and guests in the Milwaukee area at weddings and special events. We are not contractors: we are the musicians who play when you book us!
Although we prefer to perform as a quartet, as we feel that combination provides the most satisfying and beautiful sound, our group can also be hired as a trio, duo, or solo instrument. Other types of instruments or voices can be added if desired.
We have the experience and the passion to create the perfect atmosphere for your wedding or any other special event.
Contact us now for more details.
Woman-owned Business
Details
Instruments
Cello
Viola
Violin
Music Genres
Classical
Pop
Music Services
Live Music
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2011.
Why were they selected?
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
JoAnn Haasler
Coordinator
I have been active in the Milwaukee area music scene since 1985; teaching private violin and viola lessons and performing in area orchestral and chamber groups as well as performing for weddings, parties, and special events with The Milwaukee String Quartet and other area music services.
I love performing all types of music- from classical to current pop.
I would love to discuss how we can provide the perfect music for your wedding ceremony or post wedding celebrations!
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0
37 reviews
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Milwaukee String Quartet provided beautiful, romantic live music for ceremonies and cocktail hours, creating an elegant, magical atmosphere. Couples praised their responsiveness, professionalism, flawless timing, and willingness to learn custom songs. They were accommodating, reasonably priced, and highly recommended for weddings.
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Abby V
5.0
8/09/2026
We absolutely loved having MSQ as a part of our special day! We had the quartet play at our wedding in July 2026. They played during the prelude, ceremony and cocktail and did the...
most amazing job. The music was absolutely beautiful and brought the perfect romantic, magical atmosphere to our wedding. It was a pleasure working with them. Thank you MSQ!
Teresa I
5.0
7/26/2025
Milwaukee String Quartet played for our wedding and they were wonderful to work with. They were very helpful with music selections, their repertoire is extensive, and they were ver...
y communicative. They performed beautifully and they truly made the ceremony and cocktail hour special. We would HIGHLY recommend booking with them.
Any questions?
Annie S
5.0
7/10/2025
JoAnn and Milwaukee String Quartet are as amazing as it gets! JoAnn was so communicative by email and nailed my vision for my aisle songs--which included some looping before a cres...
cendo. She created a custom ensemble for me, and even came to our rehearsal to make sure the timing fit. On the day of, the music was absolutely gorgeous and we received a ton of compliments. We are so glad we went with a string quartet for our ceremony, especially Milwaukee String Quartet! Thank you JoAnn and team!
Marissa S
5.0
3/14/2025
We had the absolute pleasure of having them play at our wedding, and they were incredible! Their music added such a beautiful and elegant touch to our ceremony—so many of our guest...
s came up to me afterward to say how much they loved it and how special it made everything feel.
Their timing was flawless. The songs I chose for the bridal party and for myself walking down the aisle were played perfectly. I had requested they learn “At Last” by Etta James for my walk down the aisle, and when they played it, it was even more beautiful than I had imagined. It’s a moment I will never forget—definitely a core memory from our day.
I’m so grateful our videographer was able to capture the ceremony, because listening back to their music brings back all of those special feelings. If you’re considering live music for your wedding, I can’t recommend enough. They made our day even more magical!
Amanda J
5.0
12/30/2024
The most amazing experience ever. I swear if you have a love for being a princess in fairytale type of wedding, having a string quartet play makes that dream a reality. I was so im...
pressed, and it was even more amazing than expected. JoAnn made sure that we had the best performance, and really took the time to help me plan exactly how I pictured everything. They are beyond talented players, who are very skilled and accommodating to the requests that we had. We talked about the performance for days after, and it was everyone's highlight. If you are looking for an elegant and classy music selection as well as some fun popular songs, I would hire them over any other band or dj. I am so thankful for the atmosphere they were able to provide. The whole thing was a wish come true!
Response from Milwaukee String Quartet on 12/30/2024
Thank you, Amanda! We had such a wonderful time playing at your lovely, intimate wedding. ...
It was beautiful in every way!
Jennifer P
5.0
10/25/2024
Joann was very helpful throughout the process. She answered all my questions in a timely manner. The Quartet did a wonderful job and made my wedding ceremony perfect.
Alethia O
5.0
9/10/2024
Absolutely amazing. Reasonably priced, extremely nice, and exceeded our expectations. They even learned more songs on the violins then we had asked for to make our ceremony so spec...
ial. JoAnn was quick to respond and so accommodating. We got so many compliments on them!
Abbey M
5.0
7/12/2024
JoAnn was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Easy communication throughout the whole process and they made our ceremony an absolute dream! So happy we found them and hig...
hly suggest them for weddings!
Brooke W
5.0
6/28/2024
If I could give 6 stars I 100% would. It was always my dream to have something like this at my wedding and oh my gosh did they BLOW my expectations away. They are so talented. They...
played all of the songs that I had requested. I cannot say how happy I am that I went with Milwaukee Strings. JoAnn is also such a pleasure to work with. She is so kind and just truly a lovely person. Now I'm just looking for another excuse to use them again!
Bettina D
5.0
6/21/2024
JoAnn and her team were excellent. Very responsive and went above and beyond to meet our needs (when we were being very specific)
Megan D
5.0
5/15/2024
We worked with Joann for organizing our live music for our ceremony and cocktail hour. She was so incredibly kind, and worked hard to make sure the "vibes' of the music matched wha...
t I wanted. She even learned "invisible string" by Taylor Swift upon my request, and it was so beautiful. The entire group was timely, kind, and sounded amazing. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special!
Response from Milwaukee String Quartet on 05/15/2024
Thank you, Megan! It was such a pleasure to work with you and to play at your wedding! Bes...
t wishes for your new journey as a married couple.
Bailey W
5.0
10/04/2023
We are thrilled with the services provided by this talented group of musicians. Our guests loved the beautiful mix of classic and contemporary selections. Their head musician, Jo...
Ann, is the sweetest lady. Unfortunately, she injured her finger right before our wedding, but she found a suitable replacement immediately and the quality was not sacrificed in the slightest. Our ceremony and cocktail hour felt elegant and just so lovely with their help. Worth it 100%!
Samantha N
5.0
9/25/2023
We used the Milwaukee String Quartet for our wedding cermemony in August. Joann was very responsive and took initiative with communicating with the music director at the church as ...
well. They have a huge repertoire of songs that they are comfortable with, and were even willing to play some non-traditional wedding music, like a beautiful rendition of Raiders of the Lost Arc. We were very much pleased with this group.
Joan S
5.0
9/07/2023
Outstanding! From initial contact to the day of my daughter’s wedding. This group knocked it out of the proverbial “park”. Great communication, music selection advice, and blending...
all of this with the ceremony itself, just super. I must say the professionalism and the music was the best I have ever heard at any wedding( and I have been to a hundred or more at this point). I strongly recommend this group, and I have to friends and family. Thank you Milwaukee String Quartet!
Lisa S
5.0
7/22/2023
A great experience from start to finish! Joann and Erik were amazing as a duo for our ceremony and cocktail reception. Thank you for making our wedding that much better and being t...
here for our special day.
Karin B
5.0
12/05/2022
The Milwaukee String Quartet went above and beyond our expectations. JoAnn was extremely responsive and helpful during the planning process and they created the absolute perfect so...
und for our ceremony space. We received so many compliments on their sound and are so happy we were able to work with them for our dream wedding! Definitely recommend hiring them for your event!
Ani T
5.0
9/19/2022
Cannot say enough good things about the quartet! They played our ceremony and two hours after during our cocktail time, and they were absolutely wonderful. We did our first dance t...
o them playing, and they worked with us to make sure the choreography we were learning would align with the music they arranged for us. It was absolutely beautiful and exactly what we were hoping for. JoAnn even helped us figure out what to put on the programs. Again I can't say enough good things about the Milwaukee String Quartet, they definitely made our garden party wedding magical!
Kayla B
5.0
7/26/2022
We hired Milwaukee String Quartet to play our ceremony music. JoAnn was incredibly easy to work with throughout the planning process. They even learned a new song for us, which was...
wonderful. We were originally intending to have an outdoor ceremony, but potential rain forced us to move it indoors. JoAnn again was very helpful and reassuring when we were deciding whether to move indoors as we had to decide a day in advance. My only regret is that I wish we hired them to play cocktail hour, so I could have personally enjoyed hearing more of their beautiful music.
Elisabeth K
5.0
6/16/2022
We hired the Milwaukee String Quartet to play our ceremony and cocktail hour music. It was beautiful - they are so talented!
Sara L
5.0
10/15/2021
Milwaukee String Quartet: After we booked a DJ, my dad decided he wanted a string quartet to play during the ceremony and cocktail hour. This was 4 ½ months out. I interviewed wit...
h several quartets. Read the contracts. We decided to work with Milwaukee String Quartet and what a wonderful experience that ended up being. We sent over a few requests about 4 months out and just like everything else; time got away from us and I forgot to send over the remaining list. 4-6 weeks out, JoAnn contacted me and we finished the list. They were very accommodating and the library of music is very extensive. The quartet added a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony and cocktail hour. It was the perfect addition to our special day. Do I recommend Milwaukee String Quartet? YES
Response from Milwaukee String Quartet on 10/16/2021
Thank you, Sara! It was a pleasure to work with you and I am so happy that you were please...
d, and that we could be a part of your special day! Best wishes for a happy and healthy future. JoAnn
Sara L
5.0
10/15/2021
After we booked a DJ, my dad decided he wanted a string quartet to play during the ceremony and cocktail hour. This was 4 ½ months out. I interviewed with several quartets. Read th...
e contracts. We decided to work with Milwaukee String Quartet and what a wonderful experience that ended up being. We sent over a few requests about 4 months out and just like everything else; time got away from us and I forgot to send over the remaining list. 4-6 weeks out, JoAnn contacted me and we finished the list. They were very accommodating and the library of music is very extensive. The quartet added a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony and cocktail hour. It was the perfect addition to our special day.
Ann R
5.0
9/24/2021
Not everyone would have stayed to play through an intense rainstorm under a tent like this group did for our wedding. They went above and beyond from the beginning to make this a s...
pecial element of our wedding from discussions on all the songs we wanted them to play, help to plan ceremony music timing, learning new songs we requested outside of their already large repertoire, and then to played the most amazing medley of music for our big day. Thank you for making our wedding day so amazing with your fantastic music!
Response from Milwaukee String Quartet on 10/16/2021
Thank you, Ann! We had a great time playing for you wedding, even during the torrential ra...
in! We were so thankful that you had obtained a very large tent and that we could stay dry, though it was touch and go for a while!. We were so impressed at how upbeat and positive you were, and didn't let the rain spoil your special day. Best wishes!
JoAnn
Merike M
5.0
6/23/2021
Amazing job! We received many compliments on the music for the ceremony and cocktail hour!
Abigail N
5.0
8/24/2020
Incredibly organized and talented musicians!
Grace E
5.0
6/03/2019
oh my gosh! you guys were amazing for our small wedding. a bunch of my guests were very impressed.
Response from Milwaukee String Quartet on 06/03/2019
Thanks for your kind words-we enjoyed playing your music selections! Congratulations and b...
est wishes! JoAnn H.
Ashley A
5.0
1/19/2019
Milwaukee String Quartet played our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour music. JoAnn put a lot of thought into planning the music selection based on my ideas, and was flexible when ...
I changed my mind a couple times on specific songs! The quartet played beautifully and the music created the perfect atmosphere at our wedding. The music we chose was a combination of traditional and contemporary songs, and I can’t imagine it coming together any better than it did! I am so grateful we hired a quartet and would absolutely work with Milwaukee String Quartet again!
Kelli B
5.0
10/05/2017
Absolutely beautiful music at our ceremony. JoAnn was a breeze to communicate with, which as a bride is truly appreciated! They were professional, discreet, and made our ceremony r...
un perfectly. If you want elegant and beautiful music- MSQ is your best choice!
Lynn m
5.0
1/16/2017
cant say enough thanks to Milwaukee string quartet they were very easy to work with highly recommend! i was so wrapped up so didn't get to hear to much of music but i definitely g...
ot compliments on the music!!! They made very elegant and of course made me cry in that special moment of cannon n D with dad walking down ile ! if you are looking for someone would highly recommend Thanks again Joanne and team!
Lynn
Dana S
4.0
8/03/2015
I was disappointed that some of what I had asked to be done at my wedding was not done. I asked simply for 20-30 minutes of prelude music in addition to the processional and recess...
ional selections and they apparently opted out of that time. I paid a fair price and expected a little more. Some of my guests (who are also musicians) thought that they seemed under rehearsed as well. Sort of disappointed, unfortunately.
Beatrice B
5.0
1/20/2015
This group of people are amazing musicians. They all played absolutely beautiful and it all came together the day off with no previous meetings. Sharon is a wonderful person to com...
municate with, I couldn't have asked for more! Very pleased :)
Jordan S
5.0
7/22/2013
The Milwaukee String Quartet was wonderful to work with! JoAnn is so easy to talk to and was great at providing suggestions and ideas and even offered to write an arrangement for a...
song they didn't have. JoAnn also took it upon herself to contact our church and practice the morning of the wedding together. It was beautiful and I'm so happy we went with them.
nicole w
5.0
8/17/2012
I had Milwaukee String Quartet for my wedding ceremony music and they were amazing. I had a few phone conversations with them before my wedding and that was it. Everything turned o...
ut perfect! It was exactly what I wanted.
Grace B
4.0
6/28/2012
We started 15 minutes late, but they were flexible and help us through the schedule! Very professional!
Kelly S
5.0
12/23/2010
It was very easy to work with them - I requested a song to be played that they didn't know, and they were able to learn it within a few weeks of my wedding! I was able to choose e...
very piece of music played - even specific prelude and postlude songs. It was great to have live music at my ceremony.
Julie S
5.0
10/31/2010
They sounded great! They also were able to take one of my favorite songs and turn it from the piano version into a version for the quartet! I was very impressed by them!
Amy C
5.0
9/29/2010
Made our ceremony perfect, elegant and meaningful
Rachel S
5.0
4/14/2009
The made our ceremony feel like a fairytale wedding. The music was perfect.
