Modern Strings With Southern Roots
Serving TN, KY, VA, AL, and more
Service area
Claire Whitcomb + Kristi Strohwig
CO-FOUNDERS & MUSICIANS
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Hey there, welcome to Southern Strings! We're all about bringing that special touch of live music to Weddings and Events in Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Bowling Green, Lexington, Huntsville, Cincinnati, Charlottesville, Richmond, Harrisonburg, and Washington DC. Nice to meet you :)
Just imagine it: a picturesque ceremony, a lively cocktail hour, or a romantic dinner reception, all accompanied by the mesmerizing melodies of our string duos, trios, and quartets. We've handpicked the best and most experienced professional string players in the Southeast to ensure your event is taken to new heights.
We believe that music should speak to the hearts of everyone present. That's why we've meticulously curated a repertoire of over 1000 songs, spanning classical masterpieces, contemporary hits, and timeless love songs. With such a diverse range, we're confident we have the perfect soundtrack to match your unique style and preferences.
Planning an event can feel overwhelming, but with Southern Strings, you can relax and enjoy the journey. Our streamlined organizational system is designed to make everything run smoothly, from our initial consultation to the final captivating performance. We handle all the details, so you can focus on creating beautiful memories and savoring the moment.
Whether you're envisioning a classic and elegant affair or a modern and vibrant celebration, we're here to make it happen. Our mission is to create an atmosphere filled with love, joy, and incredible music that will truly captivate you and your guests.
So, are you ready to make your event absolutely extraordinary? Reach out to Southern Strings today and let's bring your vision to life! Together, we'll craft an enchanting experience that will leave a lasting impression on everyone lucky enough to be a part of it.
Details
Instruments
Cello
Fiddle
Viola
Violin
Music Genres
Bluegrass
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Klezmer
Latin
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Claire Whitcomb + Kristi Strohwig
Co-Founders & Musicians
Hi there! We’re Claire and Kristi — co-creators of Southern Strings.
Together, we’ve built a collective of classically trained musicians performing across Music City and beyond. Having grown up in Hendersonville and gigged throughout Nashville, we’ve developed strong relationships with some of the most talented string players in the region — and they make up Southern Strings!
We’re so excited to partner with you for your Big Day. If you’d like to chat through music ideas or explore what ensemble fits your event best, feel free to reach out and schedule a free consultation with either one of us.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Claire & Kristi
Southern Strings
Reviews
5.0
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Southern Strings is widely praised for beautiful, emotional performances that elevate ceremonies and cocktail hours. Reviewers highlight the musicians’ talent, wide repertoire (and willingness to learn or arrange songs), punctuality, and professional, communicative, and flexible service. Many strongly recommend them and call the pricing fair.Review photos
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Sharon S
5.0
3/23/2026
I am so happy with the performance Southern Strings delivered for our Vernal Equinox Concert. I am a Visitor Program Coordinator and I booked them for our concert series this year....
They put together a lovely, engaging program for our audience as well as insightful commentary. Some comments from our event survey include: "I loved the music, they played a great variety of songs." "The String Quartet and music selection were great." "Really good musicians." "They played a great variety of songs. I knew all but a couple, and still enjoyed those."
In addition to their talent, I was relieved by how easy and straight forward Southern Strings are to work with and schedule. They balance professionalism with friendly, easy going attitudes that make event planning feel like a breeze. I am excited to continue working with them on our concert series!
Ashley U
5.0
12/17/2025
Southern Strings was wonderful to work with. They did absolutely AMAZING at my bedding!!
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Sarah J
5.0
12/10/2025
Claire, and Southern Strings, were fabulous to work with. Claire responded timely to our request and was flexible/knowledge about our ceremony music requests. The on site assigned ...
musicians were fantastic being flexible to tweaks in the day-before rehearsal, their musicianship the day of was wonderful. Rates are more than appropriate, frankly you're getting a steal. I hired a cello and violin, if anything I regret not hiring a viola as well. Completely recommend, A++.
Kelly T
5.0
11/10/2025
Our violinist and cellist were absolutely incredible! They played our entire ceremony and our first dance so beautifully, perfectly capturing the emotion of every moment. Having th...
eir music fill the day truly made it feel magical and unforgettable.
They were also a joy to work with, they were professional, organized, and so easy to coordinate with. They listened to our requests, guided us through their repertoire, and made the whole experience seamless. Their talent and presence added such a special touch to our wedding, and we can’t recommend them highly enough to anyone looking for live music that will make their day truly extraordinary.
Response from Southern Strings on 11/10/2025
Aww Kelly, thank you SO much!! It was such a joy to play for you. Congratulations again! :...
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Rebecca H
5.0
6/21/2025
Southern Strings was an amazing addition to our wedding this spring! It simply would not have been the same without them. We received so many compliments on the performance, and i...
t was incredibly special to have the instrumental version of meaningful songs played during our prelude and ceremony. Cocktail hour was also extra fun due to their presence, as the strings duo we hired performed renditions of popular songs! We can't recommend them enough. Thank you, Southern Strings!
Response from Southern Strings on 06/21/2025
Thank you so much for these kind words! It makes us so happy to know our music added somet...
hing special to your day. Your wedding was such a joy to be part of, and we loved getting to play those meaningful songs for you. Wishing you both all the best as newlyweds!
Bethany S
5.0
6/09/2025
Claire was a breeze to work with - professional, communicative, and very helpful! The music was beautiful. I highly recommend Southern Strings.
Response from Southern Strings on 06/09/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure to be part of your special ...
day. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the music and your experience working with us, that means the world. Wishing you all the happiness in this new chapter! 💛🎻
Fay K
5.0
5/02/2025
Simply wonderful! Excellent communication and help. I had a trio for my daughters wedding to do the ceremony and the cocktail hour. It was perfect!! Very professional and talen...
ted.
Response from Southern Strings on 05/02/2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear everything was perfect for yo...
ur daughter’s special day. It was truly an honor to be part of such a beautiful celebration. We appreciate your trust in us and are so glad the music added to the joy of the occasion. Wishing your family all the best!
— Claire & the Southern Strings team 🎻
Ana T
5.0
4/27/2025
Southern Strings was an amazing company to work with! They were very professional and had quick email responses. They were also very accommodating of our requests. The quality of t...
he musicians was evident throughout our wedding day and they truly elevated the atmosphere.
Response from Southern Strings on 04/28/2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Ana! We loved being part of your wedding day ...
and are so happy to hear that the music made the day even more special. It truly means a lot to us to know you felt supported and cared for throughout the planning process. Wishing you both all the best in your new life together!
Jennifer K
5.0
11/19/2024
Southern Strings was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding and cocktail hour! They took all our requests and played a beautiful ceremony and cocktail hour for us. When ...
we didn’t get to hear one of our cocktail songs we had requested because we weren’t out yet, they even played it again for us so we could hear. So many people raved about how wonderful they sounded. I’d highly recommend them for your ceremony and/or cocktail hour! They sounded amazing and were so kind to us.
Josh K
5.0
10/25/2024
Southern Strings added so much to our wedding ceremony! The string quartet sounded beautiful. They have a very extensive repertoire list, and they were extremely helpful in giving ...
advice on song selection. I highly recommend hiring Southern Strings for your wedding!
Response from Southern Strings on 10/25/2024
Josh, thank you so much for your 5 star review! Your wedding was so special and we're so g...
rateful to have been a part of it. Thank you for everything, you were so amazing to work with!! Cheers to the happy couple :)
Ashley E
5.0
6/10/2024
We hired the strings duo for our ceremony and cocktail hour and they were amazing!! The process of choosing songs was very easy with their help. I thought prices were very fair too...
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Daizha J
5.0
6/07/2024
I have nothing but the utmost high regards about Southern Strings. They were absolutely amazing for our big day and our guest have continued to rave about how beautifully they play...
ed even months after our wedding. We booked the String Trio for both our ceremony and cocktail hour and it truly added an element to our big day that elevated it tremendously! They have such a wide song selection to choose from ,so there is definitely something for everyone. We couldn't recommend Southern Strings enough, you truly won't regret selecting them for your big day.
Anna R
5.0
6/05/2024
I highly recommend Southern Strings! They were professional, talented, and made my ceremony and cocktail hour amazing! They used our consultations to curate the most amazing set li...
st and I am so happy we selected them to play at our wedding! I highly recommend them for your event!
Camille C
5.0
10/21/2023
Southern Strings was so wonderful, I wish I was invited to my own wedding! Oh, how I WISHED I could've experienced every song they played up close! My guests adored them. They were...
so easy to communicate with. They played every song I requested and even arranged a song for me! I heard my song, and I swelled with emotion! You will not regret hiring them!
Response from Southern Strings on 10/21/2023
Camille, thank you SO much for your sweet words!! We looooved the song you requested and a...
re delighted you and your guests loved the music. Congratulations to you and Colter! :)
Anonymous
5.0
6/30/2023
The staff and musicians of Southern Strings provided us with a wonderful experience in all stages from planning to the wedding day! The string trio added such elegance to our cerem...
ony and dances. I am so grateful that we were able to book with them. I cannot recommend them enough! Thank you Southern Strings for your professionalism and organization throughout the entire process!
Response from Southern Strings on 07/01/2023
Thank you for your review, Tabitha! We're so thrilled to here you were happy with our serv...
ices, we had so much fun performing for y'all :)
Emily J
5.0
6/27/2023
Our wedding planner found Southern Strings and I'm so glad she did! Southern Strings was so communicative during the whole process whenever we had questions or wanted their suggest...
ions. They had a HUGE list of songs to choose from. They were on-time and played beautifully. I would recommend them again and again. We were SO pleased and it made our wedding so special having them play for the ceremony.
Response from Southern Strings on 06/27/2023
Thank you SO much for your kind words, Emily! You and your wedding planner were so awesome...
to work with and your review means the world to us. Wishing you all the best!!
Ragan C
5.0
5/24/2023
The Southern Strings trio we hired for my wedding ceremony was absolutely perfect! They have a vast and diverse repertoire of songs to select from, and even offer to learn a song i...
f it’s not already included on their list. We had a meeting over the phone to establish song choice and day-of details, and Southern Strings was professional, easy to work with, and communicative throughout the whole planning process. They did a wonderful job on the day-of and I would highly recommend!
Response from Southern Strings on 06/07/2023
Thank you so much for your review, Ragan!! It's exciting to hear that you were happy with ...
our work :) We had a blast performing for you!
Julianne S
5.0
4/17/2023
Southern Strings is amazing!! Claire was wonderful with prompt communication and allowing me to select all of my ceremony music. Their prices were amazing too. Highly recommend for...
live wedding music!
Response from Southern Strings on 05/03/2023
Thanks so much for your kind review, Julianne! Your wedding was sooo memorable and I'm rea...
lly grateful we were able to play for you. Wishing you both the best!
Jessica K
5.0
4/25/2021
My experience with these lovely ladies was nothing but positive. Their customer service is incredible; Claire, my point of contact was always very nice. I have it on good authority...
that she's an amazing sister. ;p They are competent , prompt businesswomen and even better musicians! Our event was magical with their backing!
L. R
5.0
4/08/2021
From start to finish, these ladies made me feel at ease with their professionalism and promptness. The music was absolutely beautiful and I couldn't have dreamed of anything better...
to walk down the isle to!! Thank you!!
Response from Southern Strings on 04/09/2021
Thank you so much! Your wedding was beautiful and we had such fun playing throughout your ...
ceremony ☺️ We appreciate your review, thank you again for having us!!
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