About this vendor
Providing premier musical performance in Cincinnati and beyond.
https://www.stringsource.com
Instagram: @StringSource_Cincinnati
Details
Instruments
- Cello
- Flute
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Piano
- Saxophone
Music Genres
- Classical
- Jazz
- Pop
Music Services
- Live Music
- Recorded Music
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
6-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+3 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Very talented, wonderful musicians. They added an elegant element to our wedding. Very friendly, flexible and professional. Highly recommended!!
String Source performed at my wedding and did an incredible job! We had several guests bring up how much they enjoyed the performance during and after the wedding. Kanako was also ...
wonderful to work with leading up to the day and was so helpful with everything we needed.
Highly, highly recommend, one of my favorite parts of my wedding day!
We had a wonderful experience working with StringSource for our wedding music, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with how everything turned out! Kanako was fantastic to work with fr...
om start to finish. She listened carefully to our vision and helped us craft the perfect musical experience for our ceremony. And that was no easy task as our playlist for the wedding and cocktail hour ranged from classical chamber literature to Icelandic punk-rock, Irish folk, New Orleans jazz, and movie soundtracks.
Kanako was professional, responsive, and truly attentive to our preferences. She made the planning process smooth and enjoyable, and on the day of the wedding, everything went exactly as we had hoped. The music was beautiful, perfectly timed, and added such a meaningful and memorable touch to our celebration. The string quartet perfectly embodied the grandeur and magical feel of The Monastery. And the jazz combo could not have set a more casual and fun vibe during the cocktail hour.
We are so grateful to Kanako and the entire team of talented musicians with StringSource for helping bring our vision to life. If you want exceptional music and a team that genuinely cares about your event, look no further than StringSource!
The strings for our ceremony were absolutely unbelievable and truly elevated the entire experience. They were professional, easy to work with, and a joy from start to finish. I wou...
ld recommend them a million times over!
String Source was SO lovely to work with. They communicate quickly, are great for helping to generate ideas but also for making ideas come to life, and added a truly special touch ...
to our day. We are so glad we were able to use them to bring beautiful music to our ceremony and cocktail hour and our guests raved about the music, too!
Having String Source play live violin and harp music for our ceremony was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the moment guests arrived until we walked back dow...
n the aisle, the music was flawless and set the perfect tone. It was elegant, emotional, and made the whole experience feel so special. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful it was. If you’re looking to create a magical, memorable ceremony, I can’t recommend them enough!
There's a reason StringSource has only 5 star reviews - I have SO MUCH to say about them and yet, am speechless. We had hired StringSource in the winter of 2024 for our September 2...
025 wedding and they were, BY FAR, the easiest vendors to work with (and I had really agreeable vendors for the most part!). We had them play an extended guest welcome/prelude, our wedding ceremony, as well as our cocktail hour and they absolutely set the tone for the evening. Everything from classical to Top 40 to even a special song I requested them to learn for the ceremony, they absolutely nailed. No notes. 100/10. One of my only and major regrets for my own wedding was that I didn't get to see more of them myself, but my guests were blown away with them. I could not imagine not having them at our wedding - Kanako and her team are not only easy-going as far as working together but also incredibly professional as well as affordable. Have I mentioned how amazing they sound?! I'm already scheming more parties in my head that I can throw to have them play at. Thank you so much!!
StringSource was a great fit for our wedding!
We had a second line duo for our parade from the church to the reception. We also had a string trio at our cocktail hour and they we...
re the best!
Everyone loved the parade and the vibes of cocktail hour. They have a great reputation for a reason. They were also really easy to work with. 10/10 would hire them again.
String Source is amazing & offered such a classy and elegant vibe to my wedding day! They were so great with communication prior to the big day & made everything go so seamlessly! ...
I cannot recommend them enough!
StringSource was incredible to work with for our wedding. Kanako was very responsive throughout the entire experience and helped us make a decision between a quartet and a trio. We...
ended up hiring the trio and they were absolutely amazing! I will never forget listening to the songs I had dreamed of having played at my wedding since I was a little girl while waiting with my dad behind the big double doors to walk down the aisle. They played every song on my wish list beautifully and I truly cannot imagine our day without them!
StringSource played at our Keeneland wedding. Everyone loved the music and the atmosphere. The group was extremely professional as well. Highly recommend this group to anyone.
I first watched String Source play at a wedding at the Transept in OTR and was blown away. I began saving their instagram clips of my favorite songs and booked them for my wedding ...
shortly after getting engaged, because they were a non-negotiable. They are incredibly talented (I booked the quartet). Kanako was my main point of contact and she was extremely communicative and flexible. During our ceremony, no one had to worry about timing the walking because String Source is so experienced and will either slow down or speed up what they’re playing so you don’t have to worry. I really hope I have the pleasure of listening to them at future weddings because they’re that amazing!
String source is out of this world- they made my wedding day feel like something straight out of a fairytale. There is a level of professionalism that is unmatched as well- all of ...
my questions were answered, emails responded to promptly, and lots of follow ups leading up to the wedding day. I also feel like day of they figured everything out without took much involvement from me (the bride). I can’t recommend them enough!
We cannot stop thinking about and listening to Stringsource’s performances at our wedding. Having them play during cocktail hour and during dinner was one of the highlights of our ...
day and our guests continue to remark on how beautifully they played both classical and pop pieces. One of our favorite memories is sitting down after our first dance to begin dinner as their sextet began playing Viva La Vida. Their playing created a magical and high energy atmosphere through the meal that beautifully led up to speeches. When Stringsource finished their set, our guests broke out into a spontaneous round of applause - everyone had loved it!
Kanako also worked closely with us (with amazing patience and responsiveness) to compose two special medleys combining some of our favorite pieces, which Stringsource played during cocktail hour and for our first dance - it turned out better than we could have ever imagined. We now have an amazing connection to some of our favorite pieces and it is something we will treasure forever. Thank you, Kanako and the rest of your talented ensemble!
We hired the string trio for our ceremony and reception and they were absolutely amazing! The owner, Kanako, was very responsive and helpful throughout the whole process. I highly ...
recommend having StringSource at any event - they truly elevated the whole wedding weekend for us!
StringSource was the very first vendor I booked for my wedding, and they exceeded every expectation.
Working with Kanako was an absolute pleasure—she made the entire process seamle...
ss and stress-free. I was able to fully customize the music for both the prelude and ceremony, and her thoughtful recommendations helped bring everything together beautifully.
On the day of the wedding, StringSource delivered a stunning performance that truly elevated the entire ceremony. So many guests came up to me afterward to compliment the music and ask about the musicians!
I can't recommend StringSource highly enough—they were professional, talented, and an unforgettable part of our big day.
They were so easy to work with! Loved every second walking down the aisle to their music.
Amazing to work with and absolutely beautiful work, these musicians were a highlight of the day.
Stringsource was so easy to work with from start to finish. And, not to mention, played the most beautiful music for our ceremony. We received several compliments on how lovely our...
violinist was!
Amazing, amazing, amazing! The ceremony music was absolutely beautiful - I have guests reaching out all the time to compliment how great the strings were. They are so skilled at cl...
assical, popular, anything music - you cannot go wrong with this group. I couldn't recommend StringSource enough, they made it so easy to work with them! I found them during a local Beyonce candlelight concert and fell in love, ended up walking down the aisle to Halo. Thank you, StringSource!
StringSource was the perfect special touch to our wedding ceremony! They created a truly magical atmosphere. The music made each moment unique and memorable. They played a beautifu...
l mix of classical and modern pieces that made our day feel truly special. Our guests were all commenting on how amazing the music was. The quartet's professionalism and attention to detail were evident in every note. Highly recommend!
StringSource was one of the highlights of our wedding. The ceremony strings and cocktail hour jazz trio were unique and appreciated by our guests.
Kanako was by far one of the eas...
iest vendors to manage ahead of time and was always super quick and clear with each response.
Thanks for making our Daughter’s Wedding Day magical and special! Our guests really enjoyed all of your selections. We are so appreciative of your talent and professionalism and f...
or making David and Raegyn’s wedding ceremony and cocktail hour flow flawlessly! We highly recommend StringSource Cincinnati for your special event!
Shortly after we got engaged, my parents saw StringSource perform at a family friends wedding. They called us the next day and could not stop raving about the beauty and elegance S...
tringSource brought to the wedding! We immediately reached out and hired them to perform at our wedding!
The detail, talent, and skill they play with is memorizing! It elevated our ceremony and cocktail hour in the most magical and lovely way.
My aunt performed a song during our ceremony and StringSouce learned the song to perform with her--it was such a beautiful touch that I will forever cherish!
I can't recommend StringSouce enough! Kanko was an absolute gem to work with and we could not be more grateful we had them as part of our day :)
StringSource was awesome to work with - I truly gave them the bare minimum of information to work off of (because wedding planning on top of working a full time job with a side hus...
tle gets to be a lot 😅) and they executed everything so professionally! I told them the 3 songs that we wanted to be played: 1 that my husband wanted his grandmas, and him with his parents to walk down to, 1 for me and my parents to walk down to, and 1 for our recessional. Before the ceremony, we didn’t have a preference of songs, but I requested classical. And during cocktail hour, we requested pop renditions. The feedback we got from our guests said it was like being in Bridgerton and it was a nice touch to our wedding! Highly recommend!
Beautiful "Bridgerton" style music for my daughter's wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Kanako assembled a 7 piece ensemble of strings, flute, keyboard and drum to play Taylor Sw...
ift songs with a symphony classical feel. AND they helped us out by continuing to play for some of our reception when the power went out. So grateful!
Stringsource was the first vendor I booked after booking my wedding venue. From the very start, Kanako was extremely communicative and easy to work with. We booked a string duo and...
a pianist for our cocktail hour and pricing was very reasonable. People came up to us after the wedding and raved about the music. Highly recommend!
Super great company to work with. Kanako was always very responsive and kind. The music for our ceremony was incredible! We loved it so much and our guests keep telling us how muc...
h they loved it. I would definitely recommend Stringsource for your wedding. You will not be disappointed and neither will your guests. Words can’t explain how great of an experience this was for us.
We had a duo perform at our ceremony and it was amazing! We shared the songs we had in mind for the different parts of the processional and they played them no questions asked. The...
y also played as our guests were arriving, we didn’t give specific songs for that and based on guest feedback, they chose excellently. The string source team was easy to work with, very open with communication. Everyone loved the music! It really elevated our ceremony. Highly recommend!
I absolutely LOVE string music and think that when done well, it adds such an elegant touch to any wedding. Kanako, at StringSource, was super easy to work with and offered a wide...
array of classical and popular music options. Amelia and Jonathan's violin/cello duet was amazing. The bride and groom were super happy with the result, and we received so many compliments from guests. I highly recommend StringSource!
The quartet was the perfect addition to our day and let us walk down the aisle to some very special songs but their elegant counterpart.
There wasn’t a song I asked for they coul...
dn’t do and they were so organized when planning for the ceremony.
Couldn’t recommend them enough.
I first heard StringSource when my partner and I attended a Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Adele. The music was so beautiful and the musicians were just incredible. Recently, wh...
en planning our wedding, I couldn't stop thinking of StringSource and how beautiful it would be to have them perform our ceremony music. I reached out to Kanako and she made it happen! StringSource played the 30min prelude and ceremony music. They also played the cocktail hour at our reception. We wanted music that meant something to us rather than traditional classical pieces. She let us choose all of the music which were mostly contemporary and acoustic pieces. They even accompanied our daughter when she sang a song to us at the reception. It was all perfection! Kanako made it so easy to book, to plan and to pay. The musicians were so personable and professional. Hiring StringSource was one of the best decisions we made and having a playlist of all the songs that comprised our wedding and reception is just priceless!
They were such a pleasure to work with and did an amazing job at our wedding! Would recommend to anyone that wants to elevate their event with strings!!
The trio of musicians at our wedding were phenomenal! From start to finish, they were a breeze to communicate with and incredibly responsive. Their extensive repertoire was impress...
ive; they knew every song we specifically requested, making our day truly unforgettable. Highly recommend!
StringSource did an amazing job for our wedding reception. We had their string duo play our reception. They were easy and quick to communicate with in the lead up, they were very f...
riendly and easy to work with on the day, and they did a wonderful job playing!
Highly recommend! We had a String Trio at our NYE Wedding during the ceremony and cocktail hour in The Loft space at The Alcove by Madtree and they were absolutely perfect! StringS...
ource was able to accommodate all of our song choices. They kept the vibe fun and poppy during cocktail hour and played everything from “Invisible String” to Mac Miller “2009” and then “Can’t help falling in love with you” for our ceremony. We can’t thank you all enough!
We loved every part of using String Source for our wedding! The music was amazing and they were so easy to work with. We couldn't be more pleased! Highly recommend!!
Amazing communication. Amazing talent!! Overall, a great experience for us and our guests during our ceremony and cocktail hour. They played everything we asked for and it was so, ...
so beautiful!! Couldn’t recommend them more!!
String Source's performance during my wedding reception dinner was nothing short of magical. They played a variety of fun pop music, but also went absolutely above and beyond to le...
arn my late father's own music. It was a touching and profound experience, bringing an indescribable sense of peace and comfort to my husband, me, and our loved ones. String Source's beautiful renditions and care to learning and playing his music provided a gift as close to having him there as possible.
Each of the musicians' ability to breathe life into the notes and melodies transcends technical skill—they play with emotion and love. Beyond that, their kindness, graciousness, and professionalism throughout the planning process were truly appreciated.
We will be reminiscing about our wedding reception dinner music forever. I can confidently share that booking String Source was the most thoughtful wedding decision we made throughout the entire process. I cannot recommend String Source enough to couples getting married or those planning special events.
String Source was magnificent. All aspects of our experience were led by Kanako with professionalism and efficiency.
The charm and emotion of the ceremony was matched by the qualit...
y of the musicians and vocalist provided by String Source. Choosing String Source was one of the best decisions made to meet the joy and love of this once in a lifetime evening. Thank you !
Kanako and StringSource Cincinnati are INCREDIBLE performers. My partner and I had been to a few of their Candlelight Concerts before we got engaged and absolutely adored them. Aft...
er we got engaged, we ended up using not just them for our ceremony but the same venue we had seen them play in several times. Our wedding day quite literally wouldn’t have been what it was without them. They are responsible for memories of mine that now last a lifetime, and I couldn’t possibly thank them enough.
String source was incredible! Everyone raved about the music at my ceremony. It was so surreal to walk down the aisle to live music that was so beautifully played. They were profes...
sional and so easy to work with. Choosing music was easy and their social media is a great way to find samples of their work. If anyone asks me about music for their ceremony, I do not hesitate to mention string source. 10/10!
Prior to even being engaged, I knew I'd love to work with String Source for my wedding day. They made our ceremony absolutely PERFECT! They set the tone for the most perfect day. O...
ur guests loved their performance; hearing them in person made many feel emotional because thy are so talented. We highly recommend String Source, they make your wedding day so very special!!!
StringSource was amazing for my wedding! They were professional, extremely talented and very accommodating - they even ask your wedding colors to dress to match! I heard so many gr...
eat things from our guests at cocktail hour and they made my ceremony vision perfect. Couldn’t recommend a vendor more than them!
StringSource is the best there is in the city! Kanako was a joy to work with and made planning our ceremony music so easy. She was very flexible and provided us with great suggesti...
ons. The music itself gave my chills just before I walked down the aisle. It was the most perfect touch to our wedding ceremony, I would recommend them over and over again to anyone looking for music.
String source added such an elegant beauty to our ceremony- they played Taylor swift songs and sounded absolutely enchanting. This was such a special element tto our wedding. They ...
are so seamless to work with, and talented. Look no further!
StringSource was a joy to work with! Kanako was so sweet and professional, and she was so responsive throughout the entire process. The music was beautiful at the ceremony. They we...
re willing to learn songs for us but they didn’t even need to be used their song list was so expansive!! Highly recommend!!
String Source are THE MOST beautifully sounding, kindest, professional musicians!! And Kanako is a gem of a human being to work with! They were on top of everything leading up to t...
he day and made me feel taken care of and understood. They helped create the ceremony of my dreamssss and made walking down the isle one of the most special memories❤️ I couldn't image the day without them and would recommend them to anyone!!!!! If you're thinking about hiring them, do it - you'll never regret it. They are worth every penny!!!
We used the String Trio for our wedding prelude and ceremony and the Jazz Trio for our Cocktail Hour.
StringSource was wonderful to work with. They were very responsive to our ema...
ils and extremely helpful in narrowing down our music choices.
We had a lot of positive feedback from our guests as well.
We would highly recommend them in any venue as they are very adaptable to your surroundings and music selections.
String Source was the perfect touch to our wedding ceremony for live music! We used them for our wedding in July of 2023 & they were absolutely amazing! Our guests still talk about...
how beautiful the music sounded! Kanako was amazing with planning our music & throughout the wedding planning process! I HIGHLY recommend String Source!!
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