4.9 out of 5 stars and 86 reviews
4.9
(86)Best of Weddings (5x).Area's in and surrounding the High Country of Western NC
About this vendor
SUMMIT Strings is a stylish, professional group of experienced musicians that brings atmosphere and sparkle to any special occasion. Specializing in weddings and background music for events, the group plays each year for both for charity and for ceremonies and receptions. SUMMIT Strings can also perform as a Soloist, Duo, Trio, or even a small string orchestra. From the Beatles to Bach, this group plays anything that can be arranged for strings. We are a professional first-class group of musicians dedicated to providing live music at the highest level.
Whenever needed, we can also provide live sound, including wireless microphones for the pastor, members of the wedding party, and whatever else is needed to make the music and your event the very BEST possible.
Summit Strings is a talented music group, performing live and traveling from Purlear, NC. These experts are proud to turn any wedding event into a breathtaking experience for all. For more information, contact these showstopping musicians today.
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Instruments
- Bass
- Cello
- Fiddle
- Guitar
- Viola
- Violin
Music Genres
- Bluegrass
- Classical
- Country
- Pop
- R&B
- Rock
Music Services
- Live Music
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Summit Strings was truly one of the highlights of our wedding day. We had them play for our ceremony and cocktail hour at Overlook Barn, and they were absolutely incredible. We were going for a modern, Bridgerton-inspired vibe with pop music on strings, and they nailed it.
Steve was amazing to work with—responsive, thoughtful, and went above and beyond. I had dreamed of walking down the aisle to Pink Pony Club, and Steve made it happen. He found the sheet music and the quartet learned it just for our ceremony—it was a huge hit.
Summit Strings brought so much beauty and emotion to our day. If I could give them 10 stars, I would. Cannot recommend them highly enough!
We had such a wonderful experience with Summit Strings! They played for our pre-ceremony, ceremony, and cocktail hour, and truly elevated the atmosphere of our entire day. Not only are they incredibly talented musicians, but they were also so easy to work with from start to finish.
They graciously accommodated all of our requests for each part of the event — including a very special song my husband wrote for our recessional, which meant the world to us. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the beautiful music throughout the day!
Great value, amazing quality, and a group I would absolutely hire again. Highly recommend them to anyone looking to add an elegant, personal touch to their wedding or event!
Summit Strings quartet played our ceremony and cocktail hour and they were incredible! Very easy to work with and even went out of their way to accommodate a last minute request, learning 2 new songs for us with just 1 week’s notice. And they pulled it off flawlessly. They made our wedding day absolutely perfect and we can’t recommend them enough! Would absolutely work with them again!
Summit strings quartet played at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour yesterday and were fantastic! Steve was very easy to work with throughout the process and extremely flexible. Cannot recommend them enough and would definitely book again!
Summit Strings was amazing! They were so professional and friendly, and made the whole process from booking them to selecting specific songs so easy. They made my wedding day perfect, and I can’t thank them enough for that!
Cannot say enough great things about Summit Strings!! Steve was awesome to work with, easy to communicate with, and very open to any idea or request we had for our wedding ceremony. The music was wonderful from the group and all of our family and guests were extremely complimentary of their performances during the ceremony and cocktail hour! Highly recommend!!
Steve was wonderful to work with and went above and beyond for our wedding. His group was on time, had an extensive song list, and I heard a lot of compliments from my guests about the performance!
I highly recommend Steve Holman and his musicians at Summit Strings! They did a fabulous job bringing string music to our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They learned our requested special music easily, worked seamlessly with the DJ and other vendors, and brought beauty and elegance to our special occasion. I also loved using a local vendor. Very talented and professional.
Everything was perfect for my wedding. As a wedding planner I have worked with so many vendors, but I have never worked directly with wedding entertainment. SS made it so easy for me. I sent them the songs I wanted played and different events of the wedding, preceremony, ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and they nailed it. My guest loved the lived musicians and it created such a timeless, romantic, and elegant atmosphere as opposed to a DJ or Band. Then we just created a dancing playlist for the rest of the evening. Thank you Summit Strings & Steve!
Steve and his team at Summit Strings were fantastic to work with. Our daughter requested a special song to walk down the aisle to and they learned to play the song for her. They also went above and beyond to provide live audio for the ceremony so that we would not have a microphone stand to distract from the photography. We really enjoyed working with Summit Strings and recommend you hire them for your event.
We could not be more pleased with the performance of summit strings. The music was even more amazing than we imagined and they played through the arrival and exit of our slow paced family. They were so professional and we couldn’t have been more pleased with our decision!!!!
Summit Strings did a great job with our winter wedding. They were flexible and switched to playing live when our ceremony was moved indoors. Other than a few minor things, everything exceeded our expectations. I would recommend staying on top of communication and being clear with your asks/expectations.
Steve's performance at my daughter's wedding was truly exceptional. Despite the last-minute request and the distance he had to travel, he willingly accepted and went above and beyond to make the day unforgettable. His talent on the cello left our guests in awe, and I received countless compliments about how he set the perfect mood for the ceremony. It's worth mentioning that he even played in chilly 54-degree weather without hesitation. I highly recommend Steve for any event, and my only regret is that I won't be planning another wedding anytime soon. Thank you, Steve, for making my daughter's wedding so special for everyone in attendance.
Steve and his team were amazing and were exactly what I envisioned for my wedding ceremony music.
Thank you Summitt Strings for the beautiful and amazing music you provided for our daughter’s wedding in Blowing Rock NC! 🎻👰♀️🤵♂️ Your music gave a superb elegance to the ceremony and cocktail hour! You were great to work with and eager to please!! Our family and guests raved about your performance and we all thank you for making the wedding a dream come true!!🙌💖
We booked summit strings because they were the only one in the area that could assure us four musicians, and we really wanted a quartet. They played 30 minutes of music before the ceremony, the processional, and then entertained our guests during cocktail hour. Steve was easy to work with and we were very impressed with their ability and range of music.
There was a very prompt answer to my request for a solo violinist in 4 days. Steve shared the list of possibilities within the timeframe (which was not a short list - we were able to find a number of songs we really wanted throughout the ceremony). We signed the contract, and he checked in often to ensure everything was going to plan, and check to see what changes we wanted. Most importantly to me or I am assuming most brides… is that the solo violinist showed up an hour early and set himself up. He was so good, but it really was helpful to have the performer on site early and not have to worry about it. I highly recommend using Steve for future services. He was absolutely amazing!!
Summit Strings was amazing - super helpful and easy to work with. They even learned a new song for me that I have always wanted for the bridal processional. I'm so grateful we were able to have them play at our wedding and cocktail hour. It was perfect!
We just had the honor of having Summit Strings (violin and guitar) perform at our July wedding. They had an amazing repertoire of both classical and contemporary songs, and we got so many compliments on the music from our guests! They were a hit! I loved the elegance they added to our event.
Steve was amazing to work with- he even helped us out at the last minute when we forgot the microphones for our outdoor ceremony.
I cannot recommend Summit Strings enough!
Summit Strings performed at our son’s and daughter in law’s ceremony/cocktail hour They did a wonderful job!! Everyone one loved the music. Steve was great to work with. Would definitely recommend them
Summit Strings played at my daughter’s wedding last weekend and they were fabulous! We had many positive comments from our guests also. I would definitely recommend them! Thank you Steve!
Steve and Summit Strings were GREAT to work with and provided the perfect music for our event. They were quick to respond to communications, professional, and our guests all commented on how fantastic they were. Their music was a nice mix of classical and modern, covering a wide variety of genres. We will be looking to Summit Strings for events in the future!
We used Steve and Summit Strings for our ceremony/cocktail hour music for our September 17th wedding, and we were so happy we did! I was planning a wedding NC from NY so it was important to me that I had a vendor team I could trust and Steve and his team absolutely fit the bill! Steve was totally receptive to what my husband and I wanted. We loved that we could give him explicit requests on certain pieces of music, but we could also trust him to play pieces that aligned with the overall feeling of the day. I would absolutely recommend Summit Strings to anyone and everyone!
We had one chance to get this right as this was our only daughter’s wedding, and we chose Summit Strings for so many reasons! Reputation is one thing, but to experience professionalism and perfection is quite another! Steve is a great communicator & listener and the bride and groom chose a blend of classics and modern pieces and the performance was fabulous! Many thanks for a job well done!
Summit Strings was a wonderful addition to our wedding day! They even purchased the sheet music to play a song we requested that was not on their music list. We and our guests truly enjoyed the beautiful music that help set an elegant atmosphere
Highly recommend Summit Strings! We had an amazing experience with them - Steve was very responsive to all of my questions and super helpful with planning our event! They have an extensive song list and had no problem with learning a new song that I wanted included in my ceremony. They were very professional and our guests were extremely please as their music was simply beautiful. A very talented group, we can't wait to work with Steve and Summit Strings again in the future!
Unfortunately we did not get to book summit strings, Steve their leader was rude, unprofessional and unreliable. Made us believe he was available to perform, then backed out and said it wasnt the case after we asked to pay the deposit. Did I mention he approached us? Yeah we didn't request his services but wanted him to play after he quoted us and showed us his work.. oh and we were bad clients bc our original performer backed out 2 months before our wedding and we needed a replacement. Our fault trying to give him the gig I guess. Check his Facebook and Google reviews we arent rhe only ones!
I recently got married at Sky Retreat in Purlear, NC & Summit Strings was EVERYTHING I could've ever asked for. I can't remember the last time I attended a wedding that had a live duo & honestly...it was an absolute DREAM.
From Start to Finish I received nothing short of excellent communication, kindness, & prompt response time. Honestly, their videos are amazing; however, it is NOTHING compared to them performing live. Seriously , this is one vendor that was a MUST for us & I couldn't imagine our day without them!
We had Summit Strings perform at an outdoor wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. We had the string quartet and they were amazing. They learned a new song that my daughter wanted for her recessional. They were prompt, brought their own canopy for cover, and set up in an area at the rear of the setting that was unobtrusive. They played beautiful prelude music and during the cocktail hour they performed a mix of songs and everyone commented how classy they were.
I arranged for a duo from Summit Strings to play for my proposal, and it was worth every penny. They braved a chilly day, truly going above and beyond to make our engagement day one we will never forget. From the first note, my now fiancée was in tears as Summit Strings incorporated a couple of special songs into their playlist. They exceeded expectations and we will be asking them to return for the wedding next year. Without question, would endorse anyone interested in live music for any wedding-related event to book them.
Couldn't have asked for a better wedding experience! Summit Strings went above & beyond for my November wedding. My groom requested a specific song & they had no problem learning it and doing a FANTASTIC job! Would 10 out of 10 recommended them over and over again! Quality service & money well spent on such a special day!
Steve and the musicians were utterly amazing! They not only nailed our musical vision to a tee but they provided some of the most memorable performances we could have ever asked for! They are extremely professional, arrived early and were flexible when we had a slight delay. We could not have had any better musicians for our ceremony! Summit Strings has our highest recommendation for any event! You can not go wrong with them! Chris and Christopher
Summit Strings did a wonderful job playing for our wedding. They let us pick out which songs to play and it was beautiful. Would definitely recommend!
Steve and his quartet did an amazing job at our daughter's wedding. They were so flexible as we had to move into a covered space due to rain.
Very easy to work with and they were able to play all the songs my daughter requested. I would highly recommend them.
Steve from Summit Strings played for our micro-wedding at Overlook Barn and he was fabulous! He had a wide repertoire of classical and pop music and it made for lovely music during our reception.
Steve and the Summit Strings quartet were absolutely amazing and everything I wished for in a quartet. I always wanted a string quartet at my wedding ceremony, and Summit Strings fulfilled every desire I had for ceremony music! Steve was incredible to work with, very responsive and professional, and very helpful in deciding on music for the processional and recessional. The music was so lovely and many of our guests commented on how excellent it was. The pricing was very reasonable and did not exceed my expectations. You will not be disappointed when you book Summit Strings for your event. They were a delight to work with.
Summit Strings was such a beautiful addition to our wedding day. Each of their members were truly gifted and created such a magical atmosphere for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Steve was wonderful to work with and ensured communication throughout the entire planning process! They have such a large selection of songs that would match every wedding's intended wedding vibe. Summit Strings created such an elegant atmosphere for our wedding and we enjoyed every minute of having them with us!
Perfect String quartet for our wedding! Great mix or modern and classic songs to choose from! Steve worked with me on many special Hymns sung during the service. We needed these hymns played in certain ways with different rhythms and accents and Steve accommodated it all! They showed up on time and played beautifully. We had many guests compliment the music after the ceremony. I would recommend this quartet to anyone. Thank you Summit Strings!
Steve and his team were so easy to work with! He played the guitar and cello while his partner played the violin. They were very professional and timely. He made the wedding prelude, ceremony and cocktail hour go effortlessly. They were dressed elegantly and the music was beautiful. Highly recommend his team!!
Steve and Summit Strings provided music for our wedding and cocktail hour. The music was absolutely beautiful, and Steve was great to work with leading up to the wedding. We received so many compliments on the music, and I would highly recommend Summit Strings for your wedding!
Sent from my iPad Summit Strings Quartet played at our granddaughter’s wedding on July 31, 2021 at the Labyrinth on the campus of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wilkesboro, NC. The quartet quartet played a 30 minute prelude, the bridal procession, Bist du bei mir between the readings, and the recessional. It was a pleasure to work with Mr. Holman prior to the ceremony and the whole quartet sounded wonderful. Their music choices are exceptional and they only enhanced Hailey’s magical say. We highly recommend them.
Summit Strings was the perfect choice for my daughter's outdoor wedding at The Overlook in Beech Mountain. Their musical contribution was exquisite & magical, we could not be more pleased with what they brought to the look & feel of our special day! So very talented, sharp & professional in every way, with an extensive repertoire of both traditional & contemporary music from which to choose - a classy performance all around! If you have a special event needing stringed music, contact Steve Holman at Summit Strings....you will not be disappointed in their musical talents and services! Thank you Steve for your beautiful accompaniment at my daughter's wedding!
We got married on July 2nd 2021. We had originally hired Steve for our wedding on July 3rd 2020,however due to covid we had to postpone. Steve was wonderful and worked with us to ensure that we could transfer everything to our new date! He was excellent with communication throughout the entire process and on the day of both he and Katie were amazing! Their passion and talent truly added to our magical day and we would highly recommend him for any special event!
The entire Summit Strings experience before and during my event was perfect. Steve was great to deal with, responded quickly and provided a contract within 24 hours. The value he provided to the event was magical. I held a small women's retreat and at one point I thought his music would be too extravagant for the type of event. I am so glad I did not follow that feeling and proceeded with having two musicians during dinner. It was amazing! The music was absolutely beautiful and to see the surprise on my guest's face was priceless. They played during our diner, both classical as well as popular songs. Seriously, this was the best part of the evening! I would 100% recommend adding them to any event.
I hired Steve and Summit Strings to play at my daughter's wedding ceremony. He has a vast repertoire of music. They played our selections before and during the ceremony. It was beautiful. We also had them play during cocktail hour at the reception before the band played. Steve was very quick to respond to any of my emails or calls to him. I would highly recommend Steve Holman and Summit Strings to play at any event.
We got married in early April of this year and Steve Holman played the cello for our cocktail hour at our wedding. We could not have been more pleased with his gifting, his professionalism, and his communication throughout this whole process. We (and all of our guests) were so blessed by Steve and his cello service. We would highly recommend Steve to anyone needing a cellist for their wedding.
Steve and crew did an amazing job at our wedding. They set the tone for the ceremony and cocktail hour. They were extremely accommodating with special song requests we had that we wanted as a part of our ceremony. We couldn’t be happier with their performance.
Steve provided music for both our daughters’ weddings in 2020. He was punctual, professional and played beautifully at both ceremonies. He offered helpful suggestions for music choices and added a beautiful touch to both weddings.
Summit strings is a great choice in live music! Steve helped us set up our ceremony sound and even learned two new songs to help our ceremony be just what we always wanted. The music was just magical! My guests and parents couldn't stop talking about it after the event. We would recommend to any bride or event coordinator. They really know their stuff!
The Summit Strings group played beautiful renditions and classical music. Guests complimented their playing and they were the centerpiece to our ceremony and cocktail hour. Steve Holman and the group absolutely need to be at your wedding.
We had a violin & cello duo for our ceremony and cocktail hour. The music was beautiful! They were so great to work with, we talked a few times about what music to play but they really needed very little guidance! They really required so little work from us but provided so much in ambiance.
Everyone loved the Summit Strings Duo at our wedding! I would highly recommend them for any occasion! Talented, friendly, and great entertainment!
Steve was a wonderful addition to our ceremony. He’s talented, professional and accommodating.
I’m so glad we went with him. He really set the mood for the wedding!!!
Summit Strings did an amazing job at our wedding and cocktail hour, accommodating our special song requests and providing the perfect atmosphere accompaniment! We had several guests that commented how much they enjoyed having them there and would definitely use them again!
Steve Holman was great to work with. Accommodated a last minute request, was personable and professional. We received compliments on the music from our guests. Very positive experience. Totally set the ambiance of our wedding.
I highly recommend working with Steve! He was the perfect addition to our intimate mountain top wedding. The weather was iffy, but Steve brought a little white pop up tent so that he could continue playing rain or shine! I wanted one of my bridesmaids to do a solo, and Steve was so accommodating by bringing along a guitar so that he could be flexible with what key she needed. Also, he arrived early enough to set up and then rehearse with her! We highly recommend Summit Strings.
Steve from Summit Strings was extremely flexible with our changing COVID wedding date and was willing to learn a new song we were wanting for our ceremony. He also responded to our many emails very quickly and assured our questions were answered. They arrived early and were set up far in advance to start playing for the early arrivers. Our guests were extremely impressed with their talent and they perfectly executed the songs we had requested. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for live musicians for their wedding to keep the guests entertained and interactive and for a personalized ceremony music experience.
Steve performed solo cello at our small family wedding outdoors and it was just right. And, pre-ceremony, he even indulged the children with mini-music lessons!
Summit Strings were so lovely and so worth having at our wedding! The string duo was the perfect detail for our guests to enjoy prior to the ceremony and they all raved about it afterwards. Very easy to work with, went above and beyond, and attentive to what we wanted. Highly recommend!
I got married at Twickenham House on July 7, 2020. Due to Corona virus, we changed our original date twice. Summit Strings was right there the whole time, super flexible, answered questions quickly, provided a huge variety of songs to choose from, and the string quartet added such a unique, romantic touch to our mountain top wedding- and at a great price! I highly recommend them to any NC bride.
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7390 Summit Rd, Purlear, NC | Area's in and surrounding the High Country of Western NC
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