Musical Heart Strings

ound, there were many restrictions and we were worried we weren’t going to have our dream wedding. Gretchen was very understanding of our needs and she went out of her way to hire 2 more musicians to complete the quartet. She is very kind to work with and extremely responsive! As a bride, you don’t really have time to follow up on your vendors so this was a plus for me. She made sure that she played our top requested songs towards the end of cocktail hour to make sure we actually enjoyed parts of it. They beautifully played Star Wars Theme Song, Can’t Help Falling In Love, A Whole New World, Bridal Chorus, Sweet Child Of Mine, Africa, and Game of Thrones. I received lots of praise from my guests regarding the wedding and having a live quartet just made it even more romantic. It was a pleasure working with her and WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!! Gretchen - THANK YOU VERY MUCH for making our wedding extra memorable!

uch an elegant touch. Though we missed cocktail hour - as most brides and grooms do - we were so happy to hear the trio was a hit and even got a round of applause after their last song. Do not hesitate! You are in great hands with Gretchen and her fellow musicians!

absolutely beautiful. Many of our guests were also thrilled that she played the Game of Thrones song. Thank you for everything Gretchen, you made our wedding day extra special.

ur primary contact was Gretchen, Musical Heart Strings’ cellist. When we had to postpone our wedding a year due to the pandemic, Gretchen was amazing. She helped us change our contract and communicated with us every step of the way. She also did a custom arrangement for our ceremony and worked overtime with our friend who sang during the ceremony. The music during our ceremony and cocktail reception was wonderful. MHS has a large repertoire of songs you can listen to and choose from on their website, so we got to create our own playlists, which was fun and added to the personalization of our wedding. Gretchen, Kerry, Dagenais, and Betsy, who played at our wedding, are talented musicians who were prompt, professional and made our wedding classy, fun and memorable. Thank you, Musical Heart Strings! You are all a gift!

d. I would happily choose Musical Heart Strings again for future events.

choosing between songs SO easy!! They were the perfect touch at my wedding and would definitely hire them again in the future.

ange! The whole trio was incredibly kind and understanding. My guests continue to tell me how amazing they sound, especially with a wide music repertoire from classical to video game theme songs and classic rock! My husband and I joke about hiring them again just so that we can relive our processional and my Father-Daughter song. Honestly, they were so good that we just might need them for a 5 year anniversary party- if we can wait that long!

hen was able to personally compose a beautiful rendition of the song just for us. They are extremely talented musicians and were overall a joy to work with!

g to their repertoire on their website. We received so many compliments on the music they played during our ceremony and cocktail hour, and our guests love that they also took requests, were engaging and fun! Thank you so much for making our event a night to remember!

ed so much to our ceremony. We highly recommend Musical Heart Strings! Thank you so much for providing the soundtrack to the best day of our lives.

down the options, and that when I asked for a song that they didn't have they offered to include it (for a small fee). Gretchen wanted to ensure that the music was exactly what I wanted and even called to confirm I was happy with our selections when some of our other vendors asked us to consider changing our approach. Their music is lovely and you won't be disappointed! Our Guests felt the same.

e that the music was perfect. Gretchen was a pleasure to work with from the initial inquiry all the way through the end of the event .

rm it live while I walked down the aisle. We contacted Musical Heart Strings and signed the contract the same day. Gretchen and her team were great to work with throughout the planning process, and their performance was amazing. I cannot imagine our ceremony without them. The music was so beautiful! It is the one thing that stands out in my mind as I remember walking down the aisle. What a memory to have! I would 100% recommend Musical Heart Strings! They were very professional and the talent they have is something that will make your big day have that extra special touch!

our wedding day and offered suggestions on the different songs they could play. Their musical repertoire is incredible and we had so much fun going through and choosing which songs we wanted. We received so many compliments from our wedding guests about how lovely the string trio was. We cannot recommend them enough. Thank you Gretchen and everyone at Musical Heart Strings!

al Heart Strings for anyone looking to make their day more and more special.

to keep things light and fun for our ceremony and cocktail hour. I hope that I get to see one of their local performances in the near future!

ical Heart Strings play during both our ceremony + reception and all of our guests loved the live music they provided us. I'd highly recommend Musical Heart Strings! They are awesome!

arrie had beautiful smiles the entire time and you can actually feel their warmth and happiness. They truly are the kindest and friendliest people you’ll ever meet. Too bad my husband and I are not from the area otherwise we would hire them for future events! We HIGHLY recommend them! Thank you soooooo much, Gretcen and Carey!! We’re very grateful! We’ll never forget your beautiful music, but most of all your genuine hearts! :)

hen thoughtfully went over our music selections and day of timeline with us. They have a brilliantly expansive repertoire of songs to choose from and were even willing to learn a special selection or two for our ceremony. My husband and I are both musicians and were truly blown away by not only their amazing talent but also the beautiful sunshine-filled energy that they shared with us and our guests. I will never forget walking down the aisle with my Dad as the strings emotionally accompanied us on our way. It was beautiful. I cannot imagine the day without their hearts and music setting the tone for the entire wedding. Thank you so much Gretchen and team! We're forever grateful!! -Libby

recommend them and thank you so much for being a wonderful part of our big day!

, but later decided on 4. We wanted them to play during the first cocktail hour as our guests arrived, the ceremony, the second cocktail hour when we were busy with the photographer, and then during dinner. Gretchen made it happen. A couple weeks before the wedding we started thinking that 4 hours might be too much, but it wasn’t at all. Our guests raved about the music, and the musicians were lovely, professional and fun. As far as logistics with booking the band, choosing the songs, timing, etc., Gretchen made it easy and she was always quick to respond to our emails. She answered all of our questions, as well as asked us about important details, so that there were no questions on wedding day. We wanted a song that wasn’t on their list, and they learned it. Everything went as planned, was absolutely beautiful, and flawless. We highly recommend choosing Musical Heart Strings for your event, as they made ours extra special and memorable. We couldn’t have asked for anything more!

e Beatles to Talking Heads to Colbie Caillat. I felt that the artists genuinely cared about my event and worked extensively to make sure every last detail was just the way I envisioned it. Because they cared so much they really contributed to the atmosphere of my wedding. I wholeheartedly recommend their work.

uests were so blown away by the level of talent and class that Musical Heart Strings brought to our wedding. They truly made the wedding feel like royalty. Ever song they played was seamless and so heartfelt. I initially booked for 2 hours and at the last minute realized I need extra time. Gretchen got in touch with the other members of the trio and they were able to accommodate us with no problems. Gretchen is so prompt with her responses and SO incredibly helpful and detailed when it comes to song selections and timeline. I didn’t have to worry about a thing when it came to booking this vendor. While I was getting ready in the bridal suite, I can hear the trio playing outside and it instantly gave me a sense of peace and calm. I walked down the aisle to Hallelujah and Musical Heart Strings delivered this flawlessly! To say my new husband and I are grateful for Musical Heart Strings would be a true understatement. Brides, grooms, or anyone who is looking to elevate your wedding or event to the next level, book Musical Heart Strings!!! This will be one of the best vendors you ever book, I promise!!!

that she had the music already. Their music is so beautiful I dare you not to cry. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making our wedding sound beautiful and special.

anning leading up to the wedding, helping us select songs and squaring away logistics. Their beautiful rendition of "Book of Love" was the perfect song for my walk down the aisle. We recommend them without reservation!

elow our wedding site. At one point my photographer said, "Is that Queen?" I said it sure is and he responded, "that's awesome!" He was right! It WAS awesome that they have such a fun grouping of songs from which to select and their arrangements are beautiful and creative! Whether you are looking for ceremony music or reception musicians as well, they can fit/ suit your needs, just ask! The musicians are TOP of the line and will certainly leave you beyond fulfilled! Thank you ladies for your awesome "performance" for our wedding day! We appreciate you!

it our ceremony perfectly. They had a great energy and were a pleasure to interact with while planning and at the wedding. I definitely recommend Musical Heart Strings for your big day.

Love Actually). Their talent, attention to detail, professionalism, and customer service are the best. If you want to have an amazing event - call them!

en responding to emails and were helpful whenever I had any questions about song selections. Unfortunately, my husband and I only got to hear them during the ceremony, but a lot of our guests at the wedding had nothing but good things to say about them during the cocktail hour. We would recommend hiring them!

en before our wedding day for the music we'd like (she walked me through and had some good suggestions). On our wedding day they executed flawlessly. The music was beautiful. I didn't even get to speak them until after the ceremony had ended; they just showed up and nailed it! Highly recommend.

xtra for a simple arrangement of the song my husband wanted me to walk down the aisle to & it was perfect! It created such a beautiful and elegant vibe to the ceremony & cocktail hour & I can't imagine having done it without them! Both ladies were so fun, sweeet, & friendly & seemed happy to be there celebrating with us!! LOVED THEM & can't recommend them enough!!

played beautifully the songs we requested as well as fill-in songs where appropriate to keep in line with the event. We look forward to hiring them for a happier event sometime in the future. Thank you so much Musical Heart Strings.

e did. We went with the string quartet and the music set a nice tone without overwhelming the conversations. We highly recommend Musical Heart Strings for anyone looking to add some elegance to their wedding!

n before we met them. Through their YouTube videos, we felt an initial sense of their love, joy, and just the right touch of silliness and giddiness. Gretchen and Kerry were amazing and professional in every way. Not only did they have an extensive repertoire from which to choose our wedding pieces, they were willing to learn new pieces for very reasonable fees. We were lucky enough to be able to meet them before our wedding and preview many of our songs choices at one of their restaurant performances. They were so generous with their time. On our wedding day, they volunteered to show up quite early to rehearse a song a family member was going to sing for us. When we walked down the aisle, they were able to anticipate if we were walking too slow or too fast and adjusted the song duration accordingly. Our wedding inevitably ran behind schedule. Without a moment’s hesitation or anyone even asking, the quartet voluntarily and graciously continued playing way beyond their appointed time. We of course offered to compensate for their extra time, but what they did for us was priceless. These ladies are doing this because they love what they do. They play to their musical heart’s content. Their delightful energy, heartfelt playing, and professional courtesy all contributed to a memorable ceremony and reception despite all the unexpected delays and hiccups we had. We and all of our guests were moved and mesmerized by the music and the way it seamlessly carried our ceremony. We couldn’t have asked for more beautiful moment in our lives, and we had Musical Heart Strings there to help make it all happen. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We were truly lucky to have met you and were deeply honored to have had you at our wedding.

hoose, they advised me on the type of music appropriate for the occasion and also offered to play a custom song (for us it’s Falling Slowly from the movie Once) for our ceremony. During the wedding day, they brought their amp and had to change their location 3 times (from ceremony to cocktail area to the reception hall). Through it out, they played beautifully and our guests loved them. Thank you Music Heart Strings! I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a truly special event.

w and we've received SO many compliments about their playing. We loved working with them and they even sent us a personalized thank you after! They are super professional and brought their own chairs and amplification, making the day of so easy. Definitely recommend, and we will use again for any event we need some classing-up! Thanks!!

ehouse”. He played the songs on the guitar and sent an mp3 of the recording to the ladies. They took the simple recordings he made and translated them into beautiful layered compositions. They played the songs during the ceremony and the recessional. They also gifted us with beautiful copies of the actual sheet music which we had framed and displayed at the wedding. You can even hear clips of our songs on their website! Gretchen and Kerry were so gracious and accommodating, and didn’t even flinch when I requested to walk down the aisle to “Paint it Black” by the Rolling Stones. Our ceremony was very unique and reflected our personality beautifully. Gretchen and Kerry were a large part of that success.

sics from Metallica, Queen, etc. I often see a guest or member of the waitstaff stop and say "are they playing "Nothing else matters" from Metallica??" Yes, yes they are! I've worked with the ladies for many years and they never fail to impress. You'll be thrilled when you choose them for your special event. Patty Speirs Every Last Detail Wedding & Event Coordination

ggestions too! The day of the event was 105 degrees and they were playing outside. They were very professional and handled the insane heat so well! We would use them again at an event and love going to see them at local venues around the bay area when they play.

hey were having as much fun as us and it showed! Thanks guys!

al. We hired the quartet (a must!) and they performed outdoors on a hill overlooking a vineyard. It was amazing. They took care of all of their needs to perform at this outdoor location. The music they played astounded the guests. We commissioned them to also make a rendition of “A Sunday Kind of Love” for when I walked down the aisle and it meant so much to me that they could play it. They have an extensive repertoire to choose from and all the guests raved about the musical selections for the cocktail hour and wedding. They even played one of my father’s favorite classical pieces and made sure he was around to hear them play it. This vendor is a must for your wedding! They are so gracious and easy to work with and extremely affordable for the amazing expertise and musicality they provide. In addition, they were extremely to work with which was essential since my mother was planning across the country and I was a day’s drive away from the wedding location. Thank you Musical Heart Strings!

we provided (it was great that we knew in advance what they would need so we could have it ready!) and were cheerful and accommodating. The process before the wedding was fun too -- my wife and I enjoyed picking out songs and we got personal attention and help with thinking through some good choices. Unfortunately we didn't get to hear everything we picked because our post-ceremony toast was rained out, but the songs for the ceremony were very on point. Highly recommend!

and they did not disappoint. We requested they create a set which included music from the past five decades - they can play anything you need - and it was perfect. We had many guests remark after the event how much fun they had and how the music they played was perfect for the evening. I would highly recommend Musical Heart Strings for your event.

first!), we were more than impressed. We hired them for our wedding, and they were fantastic. The team was professional, helpful, and most importantly, played absolutely beautiful music. They played just before the ceremony started, during the ceremony as we walked down the aisle, and during our cocktail hour. We are so grateful that we found them and they were available! We highly recommend them!

edibly accommodating- my photos took longer than anticipated, and they were kind enough to play for additional time (additional cost which I would gladly pay 10 times over). From my very first interaction with this group until the very end, they were wonderful! Very responsive, easy to communicate with, pleasant, professional, kind... The list could go on and on. I will be finding excuses to hire them again in the future. Truly a priceless addition.

nd so enjoyable to talk with over the phone when I had questions. I highly recommend them!

all of the guests loved the music. I could only enjoy the ceremony music as I heard it and wasn't able to listen during cocktail hour, but we heard nothing but positive feedback. They also learned 2 custom requested songs from video games which was one of the main reasons why we went with them. It made walking down the aisle so, so worth it. They are truly magical and add so much sparkle to a day that we will remember for the rest of our lives. We would love to have them play again at a future event of ours or see them at one of their public performances.

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r a new piece for us. They were great about following up with us and were so patient as we took our time in choosing all the songs we wanted for the different parts of the ceremony. They also were so helpful in coordinating with my cousin since I asked if they would play the song together, but they only had the day of the wedding to practice. They did an incredible job and I definitely teared up as they played my favorite song as I walked down the aisle. Thank you so much Musical Heart Strings for being so amazing!

to their performance, they executed on the highest of levels. There are so many details to manage for a successful wedding experience...do yourself a favor...hire Gretchen and Kerry and know that this part of your wedding is in the best of hands...they were simply superlatives on all levels.

most communicative vendors we hired and very, very easy to work with. I always had the feeling that they honestly cared about us. In addition to their already awesome repertoire, they learned a song just for us because I really wanted to walk down the aisle to a specific song. And they went out of their way to accommodate me. I also loved that they offered a lot of modern songs and music from movies (oh Disney!). They truly helped us making our wedding they perfect and ensured a smooth planning process for me! I can definitely recommend them! In fact, my husband and I will go to one of their gigs in Danville or Martinez soon just to hear them play again.

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for us to customize our processional, ceremony, recessional and cocktail reception. Once we selected our music they responded promptly and followed up with us a few days before to make sure the selections were correct. We highly recommend Musical Heart Strings for your special event!

PROFESSIONAL group.  All other groups I spoke with had an extra charge for the amp.  We selected music, both modem (Game of Thrones) and classical, for the pre-procession, procession, and cocktail hour.   Kerry and Gretchen did not have One Call Away in their repertoire.  However at my request they learned the song, recorded it, and sent it to me to listen.  I felt that the song was too fast for my procession entrance, which was CORRECTLY played, so I requested them to play it slower.  They happily obliged but told me that they wasn't enough time to record it since my wedding was the next day.  I took their word and on my ceremony entrance they played the modified version PERFECTLY!!  I could not ask for a better version than the one they played, this really elevated the ceremony. Kerry and Gretchen were VERY accommodating and was right on que for when they were supposed to play musical during the procession.  They arrived with a very happy and upbeat attitude.  Along with their beautiful music, their attitude and demeanor kept our guest calmed and entertained.  It has been more than a week since our wedding and we're still hearing from our guests how great Kerry and Gretchen were.   Do yourself a favor and hire Musical String Hearts, you'll get more than what you pay for.

ved it. They were highly responsive, professional and flexible. We asked them last minute to add another player to make a quartet instead of a trio, and they quickly secured a cellist per our request. They have a great, extensive set of music that we were able to choose from for the ceremony (all classical music), and then we asked them to play more movie scores and modern music in our two rooms for the cocktail hour (pianist in one room and strings in the other room). Our program ran 15 mins late, and they offered to continue playing until the end of our cocktail hour. Their extension was a little steep ($25 per musician for an additional 15 mins) but other than that, we were extremely happy about their performance and professionalism. I would definitely book them again if I was hosting another event requiring live music!

n par with what we expected to pay. I loved that they offer audio snippets on their site - it made it easier for my husband to choose his music for his portion of the ceremony. On the day of the event, everything went very smoothly - they were there early, set up quickly, and did a beautiful job - our guests loved them! Thank you so much for helping to make our day so special!

way! My husband will be forever grateful that he was able to walk down to "In Dreams" from the Lord of the Rings (his favorite movie series). I was serenaded down the aisle to an absolutely beautiful arrangement of "Moon River" that had me tearing up the first time I heard the sample from their website! MHS was professional, responsive, and made every part of our ceremony and cocktail reception that much more memorable. They even brought their own amplifier, which was VERY helpful for our outdoor ceremony. They are so talented and made such an impression, that I already have friends asking about them for their own upcoming weddings. My husband and I are so thankful they were a part of our special day. We highly recommend MHS!

d were self directed. The music was amazing. This was for our daughters wedding and many of the guests were extremely impressed as we were. Thank you Gretchen, Kerry and Brian

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inking of adding something special, unique, and creatively beautiful to your wedding I highly recommend them!!

the theme song from Games of Thrones we were smitten! From there, we saw them play a few more times at local restaurants just to see them perform in different atmospheres. We were sold! We booked them for our wedding last weekend in Aptos CA. They were wonderful! They played exactly the type of sweet romantic music for our ceremony in the redwoods, but then busted out their more upbeat trendy music for our cocktail hour. Our guests and venue raved about how amazing they sounded outside! They were so easy to work with and I had to do absolutely nothing the day of the wedding as they came in seamlessly, worked with my coordinator, and got all set up. They were the perfect addiction to our wedding!

ied during Memorial weekend at the Observation Post Presidio in San Francisco. MHS have been great from the very beginning. The email communications from the very start were fast in response time and sweet. On our wedding day our family and friends complimented on how beautiful the musical arrangements were. Everyone's favorite were of course, Game of Thrones and Indiana Jones. Gretchen, Kerry and Megan are definitely very talented, sweet and delightful to work with. I'm subscribed to their email newsletters and will definitely come out to Danville to listen to them play again. I definitely recommend MHS to anyone that is looking for beautiful music arrangements that will be a memorable experience on your special day.

ntemporary pop songs) and lovely sample recordings drew us in, and their professionalism meant that everything went incredibly smoothly once we were booked. Their rendition of our processional song (for which they acquired the sheet music and rehearsed for a small additional fee) was breathtaking, and at the dinner reception they even went the extra mile in playing some last minute requests. Our wedding would not have been the same without Musical Heart Strings and I can't recommend these talented musicians highly enough.

t Musical Heart Strings was friendly and responsive and so lovely to work with and I would hire them again in a heartbeat for any future event. Thank you so much for being a truly phenomenal team and for your beautiful services to make my big day extra special!!

l, and unbelievably kind. And their music is incredible! Many guests said it was their favorite part of the wedding. I cannot recommend them enough!!

age for a memorable event (and some even more memorable photos!). We selected a few specific songs, as well as a few "songs to avoid" from their vast repertoire, and they "filled in the blanks" with additional music that fit our style and personality. Due to the intimate nature of our event, we were able to interact with these talented musicians and we found them to be friendly, flexible, and fun to be around. Our wedding would not have been the same without them. If you're considering hiring Musical Heart Strings for your event, JUST DO IT!

oking at the venue's preferred vendors, my husband started looking on their websites and listening to samples. Well, he fell in LOVE with MHS. WE got a quote and then decided to head to one of their little gigs they do. They had one at the Pear in Napa, and we were sold. (Luckily we went to hear them play because during the wedding we were too busy taking pictures to enjoy the cocktail hour! Alas, but we KNOW they did wonderfully and guests loved them). We hired the trio, just in case the duo wasn't "loud" enough. Kerry and Gretchen are awesome! (Sorry, I never properly met the third person!!) They are so outgoing and cheerful, we felt we were in safe hands! (They had a mini tumble during the gig we watched in Napa, but they kept on playing without missing a beat!! So enthusiastic! LOVE IT!) Their music list is awesome, we loved it all. We will definitely continue to try to go out to Napa to hear them play again! Communication was easy, didn't feel pressured for payments, received a lovely card from them after. THANK YOU LADIES!

sional business people who are easy to work with. I highly recommend them.

ance was impeccable. They also offer a big and great selection of music to choose from. I am so thankful for the musical magic the quartet brought to my wedding and I highly recommend Musical Heart Strings to other brides!