The Devonshire Players

that is all anyone can ask for on that special day. If you are looking for originality and class look no further than The Devonshire Players.

aksmi was VERY awesome to work with and was always providing timely responses if I had a question. They played all of our songs without any questions being asked and the guests LOVED THEM! A nice classy and elegant ceremony and cocktail hour with a modern twist. Not to mention, the Devonshire Players show up in style. Without even planning it, the ladies showed up in coral dresses (which are so in) and matched with small details found within the bouquets that my girls and I had. I would highly recommend the Devonshire Players to anyone in the area. They are worth every dollar! Thank you Lakshmi, Thank you Devonshire Players! You helped this woman have the wedding of her life!!!!!

elf, finding vendors for your own day isn't easy. However, Lakshmi was my first call as soon as we booked our venue. That's how confident I was in her ability and she still over-delivered. You would be crazy not to book TDP!

requested during the ceremony and cocktail hour. All our guests gave compliments on the quartet string group. They really helped capture the romance and beauty of our big day. And make you pause for a moment to take it all in. We highly recommend them for any special occasion! Barb 8/25/17

Would highly recommend!!!! Took the wedding up many notches!!

t job with making the music selections exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend them! Both Lakshmi and Melissa were so easy going to communicate with, I knew I was in good hands. Thank you ladies for making our wedding day that much more special! xox

uested a song that was not in their repertoire and they were so willing to go the extra mile and made our dreams a reality. I was so glad that I was able to hear them play while I was taking photos although I was not able to enjoy the cocktail hour. My only regret was that I was not able to thank them in-person at the conclusion of the cocktail hour for helping elevate our wedding and making it so magical!

ith these ladies enough to validate this review! Not to mention, I am STILL receiving raving compliments from guests! Firstly, their music on Soundcloud speaks for itself—it's just beautiful, and every bit an accurate representation of what they deliver in person. We immediately knew we HAD to have them at our wedding, and despite the long distance AND long day, the ladies were flexible and accomodating—so easy to work with! The minute I heard the strings begin Canon in D, I turned the corner to embark down the aisle with my father as if entering a dream. The sounds were perfect, and these ladies know what they're doing. They are attentive and make sure that no mark is missed. If you're looking for a live string addition to your wedding, namely a modern and sharp group, look no further. The Devonshire Players are it. Thank you for perfecting our day! NxG

ery professional & responsive, a true pleasure to work with. From one picky bride (me) to another (you) - make this an easy decision & book them :)

and I knew I had to book them! Working with Lakshmi was such a breeze and she was completely open to my ideas on certain songs I wanted played. Lakshmi was so responsive and would always email me back within hours - which was much appreciated! I highly recommend the Devonshire Players!

willing to learn a new arrangement we wanted played at the end of the ceremony. Their sound was beautiful and made me so happy before walking down the aisle! My husband's aunt could not stop talking about them after the cocktail hour! I loved that they played contemporary and some classical music. My one regret was that I could not thank them for being there in person that day. I highly recommend them for any function!

pecial touch to our wedding that was beyond my wildest dreams. Our guests were thrilled to be welcomed by a string trio and the songs played during the ceremony were beautiful and elegant. Our Great Gatsby themed wedding was made complete with their wonderful contribution to our Jazz-Aged cocktail hour. Their performance was something that I had been most looking forward to and I was thrilled to surprise my guests with such brilliant talent and entertainment. Lakshmi was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning and music selection process. They truly made our day very special and I highly recommend every couple allow The Devonshire Players to play a part of your special day!

ocktail hour after hearing their Soundcloud samples, and it was one of the best and easiest decisions we made. My husband and I are more contemporary, so wanted more range/modern songs versus classical, and The Devonshire Players more than accommodated us (I'll literally never be able to listen to "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol again without envisioning their string version of it). Not only are these women incredibly talented - to the point that even our very picky/opinionated family were blown away and are STILL raving about them - but they are the epitome of professionalism, from their attitude to their appearance when they come to play on your wedding day. Lakshmi was amazing to work with, as the point of contact for the quartet. She fielded numerous emails where I requested advice or tried to run ideas by her, and did so with so much warmth and kindness (even after we had paid the final deposit, which I cannot say for all of our wedding vendors). The day of the wedding, the quartet played so beautifully that our cocktail hour included multiple people congratulating us.... and telling us how beautiful the ceremony music was. They didn't compete with the conversations guests were having, and were the perfect backdrop to add elegance and beautiful music for everyone to enjoy. The Devonshire Players took our wedding to another level - their talent is unparalleled, their response time to emails helps to put you at ease, and their warmth just radiates. Booking The Devonshire Players helped to personalize our ceremony and reception so much, and we are so grateful to them for bringing so much beauty to our day through their music! Ladies, thank you so much - we are thrilled that you were a part of our day and are so appreciative of all of your hard work and talent! Allison & Anthony

They met every high expectation we had from the initial email to the wedding day. Their music is joyful and moving and our guests LOVED their music. We did our first look prior to the ceremony just so we could enjoy their music during the cocktail hour. If you're looking for the best live performance you can find then these ladies are a no brainer. Now we are just hoping they will one day put their music on a CD so we can buy it and enjoy it all of the time. Thank you so much TDP!! Gabby and Sam

eir playlist is amazing. We didn't want anything traditional playing for our wedding and the Devonshire Players kept the mood upbeat by playing all pop and more recent tunes that we had requested! They even found the notes and played a special request song for me as I walked down the aside :). My guests couldn't stop gabbing over you ladies and what a wonderful touch it was to our wedding! Thank you for everything! You will be highly recommended!!

y are true artists and they performed absolutely brilliant and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for that special elegant touch.

smerized by the beauty of their music. The guests could not stop complimenting us on our choice of musicians. If I had a single complaint, it is that they don't travel to Texas (where my new bride and I live). Thank you for making this day even more special for my bride - I will always be grateful.

ly recommend them to anyone looking to hire musicians for a wedding or any other event.

oom, but all of our guests as well. I would highly recommend them and hope to have an opportunity to work with them again in the near future.

the song and played it perfectly. It brought tears to my eyes. My Dad composed a piece for our processional and recessional that he asked them to learn and they played the music so incredibly beautifully and were kind of enough to record them playing the piece so I will have it forever. Getting to walk down the aisle to a piece composed by my Dad was incredibly special. During the cocktail hour, they played a variety of modern music, all so beautifully, including the Game of Thrones theme song which was AWESOME! My Mom, Dad, and I worked closely with Lakshmi and what a warm and wonderful person she is! My mom passed away a week before my wedding and Lakshmi was there for us, providing comfort, support, and making sure our wedding day was one full joy, love, and memories that we will never forget. I would recommend The Devonshire Players to anyone!

ll commented on how lovely the music was. Walking down the aisle to Pachelbel's Canon on violin and viola was exactly how I imagined it--so beautiful. Lakshmi was a pleasure to work with in the weeks leading up to the wedding. She provided musical suggestions and she worked closely with the music coordinator at our church to ensure that the program came together smoothly. My cousin sang two songs at the ceremony, and Lakshmi went out of her way to coordinate with her as well. She was incredibly responsive and professional. I highly recommend the Devonshire Players for any event. If my church had not been strict about prohibiting secular music, I would have loved to have them play some of their more modern songs as well. Maybe for another event some day!

rtunately, for the cocktail hour I didn't really hear them because my husband and I were taking pictures and then saying hello to everyone. However, the guests loved them. We received several compliments on how great it was to hear pop music played well on the strings. Leading up to the event, they were nothing but a pleasure to deal with--professional, organized, and accommodating. I highly recommend them!

I loved hearing their beautiful instrumentals of everything from Coldplay, the Beatles, to Elvis play during our cocktail hour. Thank you for making our cocktail hour so elegant and fun! I highly recommend The Devonshire Players.

ring cocktail hour! :) They perfectly complimented our wedding with their classical renditions of a diverse mix of contemporary songs and special requests including the theme song to Super Mario Brothers, YES, Super Mario Brothers!!! It was requested by my loving husband and they were able to play it amazingly!!! From the moment I read the hundreds of positive reviews on the Knot and WeddingWire, I had to inquire. Lakshmi was accommodating from the very start, she answered all my questions and made me feel at ease. After listening to their audio samples on their website, I knew they would be the perfect addition to our wedding! We just wish we got to hear more of them at the wedding, but we took pictures at the first half of cocktail hour. Our guests were extremely enthused and impressed by the talents of these 3 lovely ladies (we had the trio) as were we!!!! THANK YOU so much for playing at our wedding and making it special!!!!! Hopefully, we can hear you again in the future.

! They are easy to work with and have an extensive list of songs that they can already play. However, if one of your songs you want played aren't listed, they are totally willing to work with you. We not be happier with the Devonshire Players and are so happy we booked them for our wedding. Thank you ladies!!

pt running into the bridal suite to tell me how amazing they were. They played exactly what we wanted- my only wish was that I could have heard all they played before I walked down the aisle because they were just amazing. They were the perfect touch of elegance to our ceremony and cocktail hour. WONDERFUL :) Book now brides!

ooked at their very informative and well laid out website we couldn't wait to hear them live!! Their site has samples of their very extensive repertoire as well as pictures of the beautiful women who play for the Devonshire Players. I have spoken to Lakshmi James and Melissa Macy who were always so very pleasant and informative. They are willing to work with you to make your special day everything you want it to be. We chose the quartet and had the traditional wedding march for my procession and loved the idea that we could chose Marry Me by Bruno Mars for the recessional!! Their sound was heavenly and performance and appearance very professional. It was exactly what we wanted and would highly recommend Devonshire Players if you want to add that EXTRA SPECIAL touch to your special occasion. Absolutely love them!!

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which songs they had to offer helped us make our ceremony very special and personal. We had a romantic vision for our wedding and the Devonshire Players provided us with exactly that. They have an extensive song list; from contemporary to classical. They showed up looking stunning! If you are looking for a classy touch to your wedding these girls are the way to go! We were pleased to have them be a part of our special day!

ive and professional and continued to be so along the whole process. She was patient and extremely quick to reply to my questions as well as super helpful in finding the perfect music selections for our ceremony (their website is also extremely well laid out with music sound bytes and selection recommendations depending on your wedding inspiration). On the big day The Devonshire Players' talent truly shined. They really added a touch of beauty, elegance and class to our outdoor, fall wedding ceremony held at the Whitby Castle in Rye, NY. I would highly recommend their services for any event. Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding such a memorable day!!

ent and extensive, encompassing all kinds of genres, including pop, TV themes, rock, and they will work with you if you have special song requests. Lakshmi was a pleasure to work with. She responded quickly to every email I sent and thoroughly addressed every one of my questions and concerns. On the day of the wedding, they arrived on time, dressed professionally, and set up quickly. It ended up raining right before the ceremony, but they were flexible in working with the venue to switch to the indoor setup and everything worked out great. Thanks for the beautiful music, girls!

to see all women. Ms. JAMES was easy breezy and a pleasure to work with. I want a wedding do over, just to be able to hear them play again. Lol

of a Trio for less money. We got married in Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown & my vision was an outdoor ceremony with a string quartet. The Devonshire Players were outstanding on the day, I can still hear my entrance to "John Legend All of Me" in my mind & it was beautiful. All our family from Ireland & the UK loved the music & they really rocked it out for the cocktail hour. I would not hesitate to recommend this bunch of fantastic musicians, they would make any occasion come alive! Thanks so Much!X

et even played a piece during our ceremony with one of my bridesmaids, who is a professional singer, and they rehearsed the day-of. It was spectacular. As a musician myself, I was looking for an extremely high caliber of talent, which I found in The Devonshire Players. They can play everything from Taylor Swift to Bach and you can listen to all of the amazing sound clips on their website.

ere a perfect complement. Poised, professional, exceptionally talented musicians. All our guests raved about their music -- it was absolutely exquisite. It was a pleasure to do business with them. I highly, highly recommend them! You will not be disappointed.

y don't know much about string music but they played beautifully and received rave reviews from all of the wedding guests in attendance. They were extremely professional, easy to work with and obviuosly very talented musicians. I also loved the fact that they offered a wide array of music to choose from (everything from Bach to Lady Gaga to U2). Their cost is extremely reasonable and both myself and my wife HIGHLY recommend their services.

hing we requested and then some! Just lovely of course! I was even amazed how well prepared they were for the unexpected,chilly fall weather we had the night of our wedding. They arrived on time, played as promised, and sounded just perfect! Very pleased! : )

ngs in my wedding and they made that dream come true. Thank you so much!!

during the ceremony and they did everything to my request. So professional. I am so glad I was able to get them as their calendar fills up fast! They were the first vendor that I booked and I am so glad I did. Their quality of sound added a layer of elegance that really made my wedding stand out. Book them!

when we needed. Not to mention their music was absolutely beautiful! Since our wedding, I have received so many compliments from my guests about their sound and range of repertoire (they can play everything from classical to rock and pop!) My husband and I had them play classical through the ceremony, then switch to recent/contemporary music at the cocktail hour. This worked as a great way to first set the traditional tone for the ceremony, then transition into the fun/dance party to come later that night. The Devonshire Players were wonderful and I definitely recommend them for ceremony AND cocktail hour music!!

Lakshmi with updates to my selections even two days before my wedding! She re-confirmed everything with me beforehand as well which was great and also let me know the music was in safe hands. Their selection of songs is extensive, I loved that I could choose classical music for the ceremony while also having modern, popular songs played for the cocktail hour. My guests thought it was a fun touch. I did my research, contacting multiple trios/quartets and have to say that the quality of music, selection and service far surpasses the others and they were competitively priced which was a nice plus!

respond and always very pleasant. We had a few special requests for song selections which they found, learned, and performed beautifully. Their timing throughout our Catholic mass was absolutely perfect. The Devonshire Players were a pleasure to work with. Thanks, ladies!

sy to work with and it was a pleasure. We highly recommend the Devonshire Players!

ch ended up being Lakshmi herself! Part of why I contacted the Devonshire Players was because I had no idea what I wanted for ceremony music, only that I wanted a solo string player, and their website was full of recorded examples of classic and contemporary selections. I did not want your classic "Here Comes The Bride" selections. I was inspired to use Storybook Love from The Princess Bride and Eric Clapton's Wonderful Tonight just from visiting their website. Lakshmi responded quickly via email about availability for my date, whether or not a solo violist could pull off my selections and pricing. She even recorded herself working through the pieces and emailed them to me! She told me that our original recessional selection wouldn't work for a solo instrument, but made a wonderful suggestion for a similar piece that would work and we went with her choice. She was understanding that we hadn't planned what time the prelude should start and was flexible until that decision was made. The best thing was less than a week before the wedding my future in-laws asked if my violist could accompany them in singing a hymn. I was nervous to ask, and Lakshmi said it might not work out if it turned out that they didn't have any time to practice together before the ceremony, but while I was changing into my dress, I heard them practicing and they pulled it off during the ceremony! I really appreciate how flexible she was and how quickly she responded to all of my emails. I worried about a lot of stuff on my wedding day, but not my violist. Although I never actually spoke to her, I was busy running around getting my hair done and rushing to the venue late, she was professional and did her job quite nicely. I would highly recommend you contact the Devonshire Players if you want any string ensemble or soloist. They are so flexible and will perform as a duet, a trio or quartet depending on your needs.

to choose from. We used almost all modern songs for our ceremony (with a few classical ones thrown in) as well as the cocktail hour. We were so thrilled with their performance and professionalism, especially Lakshmi whom we coordinated the details with. All of our guests were complimenting us on the music and of course we took all the credit ;p And when your very own Matron of Honor/Sister runs out of the bridal suite to hear/videotape them playing the Game of Thrones theme you know you've made the right decision. Book TDP now!!

modern and we both fell in love with the sound. They were going to be perfect...we emailed them and from that moment on were met with such professionalism and enthusiasm that we could not wait for our wedding day. They assisted in the planning and their prices fit into our budget. The wedding day could not have been better. Our guests have not stopped raving about these lovely ladies. We highly recommend them to anyone that wants to make beautiful music on their wedding day.

py music, or music that was too loud. The Devonshire Players hit the sweet spot...they played beautiful classical music before and during the ceremony. For the cocktail hour, they played popular modern songs for added energy. The volume was perfect, as the music didn't compete with all of the conversations during cocktail hour but it provided a sophisticated backdrop. Lakshmi was professional and easy to work with. She sent a list of songs they could play, and my fiancee and I went on youtube to listen to the songs and then picked our favorites. On the day of the wedding, the four Players showed up on time and were dressed very nicely. With so much craziness on wedding day, I really appreciated having a low maintenance vendor. I also think the value is great.

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elpful and friendly during our search for ceremony musicians. We were also very impressed with the range of The Devonshire Players' repertoire. After we signed our contract with The Devonshire Players, I probably e-mailed Lakshmi a dozen times to ask questions about the ceremony. She was very responsive, and she added valuable input to our ceremony's order of events. We also requested a song for our recessional that was not in The Devonshire Players' repertoire, but Lakshmi took the time to find workable sheet music and they played the song beautifully during the conclusion of our ceremony. My wife and I were beyond happy with their service from start to finish! I highly recommend that you inquire about their services for your wedding ceremony and/or cocktail hour.

me I heard a new song. Not only do they have classical and traditional music selections, but they also play Today's Music (i,e,, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Adele, Coldplay, etc.)!! How cool is that?! I told my husband I was calling them first thing the next day! I worked with Lakshmi during my planning process. She was so easy to work with, and was available whenever I needed advice or a question answered! On the day of the wedding, they honestly made my ceremony more beautiful than I ever would have expected. They sounded amazing and absolutely met my vision. I received so many compliments from my guests who couldn't stop raving about them! My Minister even took their business card! If you're looking for a quartet, just know they will exceed your expectations! I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again! Thanks again ladies! -The Callahan's

om our initial contact, to the day of. In fact, I barely even saw them on the wedding day- they were very unobtrusive, but you knew they were there because the music sounded so great. They offer an extensive selection of songs to choose from, but I wanted to add one that wasn't on the list, and they had no problem with that. My ceremony went exactly as I dreamed it, because the Devonshire Players did such a nice job. I can't wait to get my wedding video so I can enjoy the performance "from the audience"!

women are so talented! And they were so pleasant and easy to work with. We have nothing but positive things to say about the experience we had with them. We chose to go with the string trio and it was amazing. They have a long play list and they will help you with your music selections if needed. I loved the fact that they could play modern music along with all the classical songs. If you want an unforgettable ceremony that is infused with sophistication, class, beauty and romance, you need to consider this group. I got goosebumps the moment they started warming up before the ceremony. If I could follow them from event to event as a groupie, I would! That's how much I love listening to them play.

event. Both myself, my husband, my guests, and the restaurant staff were in awe of them. I actually wish I would have had them for the entire afternoon! Lakshmi was a pleasure to work with when planning for the wedding and made me feel comfortable and confident the entire time. I cannot express how amazing they were, trust you will not be disappointed!!

or our ceremony. I had chosen two songs that were not in their set list and they went out of their way to get the sheet music and learn the songs. Everything sounded beautifully and flawless -- I would definitely recommend them. Thank you Devonshire Players!

em for ceremony and cocktail and they rocked it at both. What's also neat is that they have a large repertoire of music, including contemporary pieces, so you can get your classics in and also have Coldplay! As we were about to walk down the aisle, my bridesmaids thought the music was a recording, and I think that says a lot about the quality! Highly recommend!!

play modern stuff currently heard on the radio. My wife was psyched when she discovered they even play Lady Gaga! And if there is something special you want them to play that's not in their catalog, they will learn it! They are all very sweet and easy to keep in communication with when planning. They brought the perfect touch of class to our special day and made it even more special!

ive band on ther wedding day. Sincerely, Chris and Lauren Bevins

enjoyed the instrumental ceremony. My husband and I are so happy to have found them and that they were a part of our special ceremony!

iated contact with me as my wedding approached. The music was beautiful and I couldn't be more happy with my decision to have this group play at my wedding. I would definitely recommend using this group without any hesitation.

to and the other was for my cousin to sing to. They are easy to work with, professional, and sound great!

d in 5 short weeks so we contacted them about 3 or 4 weeks before our ceremony and luckily they had availability. We literally had no idea what song choices would fit our “unwedding” wedding but shared many e-mails with Melissa. She was always patient and we trusted her to help us choose which songs would sound the best with a duo. Melissa and Jessica did not disappoint! They sounded fabulous and made our ceremony even more special. My only regret is that we didn’t have them stay longer.

guests at my wedding mentioned what a wonderful job they did. You will not be disappointed if you book your next event with The Devonshire Players.

Theme from the movie 'Love Actually' for my recessional. While the group was not familar with the song, they found sheet music and learned it for me (and nailed it!). We opted for the string trio, and they sounded perfect! Lakshmi even got a photo of me after the ceremony and posted it onto their Facebook page -- http://www.facebook.com/thedevonshireplayers I feel like part of the family!

e, organized, and professional, and always happy to chat by phone or email and provide suggestions for me when I needed them. I also had many guests come up to me during my wedding to tell me how beautiful the ceremony music was. All in all, an amazing group of musicians who I would hire again in a second!

had the ensemble; viola, violin, and cello. They arrived on time and the priest said they were great to work with. Our guests are still raving about the quality of their music and it filled the church with beautiful harmony! Their playing set the entire tone for the ceremony and the rest of their day! The bride and groom were thrilled.

. Lakshmi was fantastic to work with and was very responsive throughout our planning process. It was wonderful not having to worry about if they knew the ceremony music we ended up selecting because they were willing to learn the song if it was not already in their repertoire. Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding day unforgettable!

compliments about how wonderful they were at the ceremony and cocktail hour, and we have recommended them to friends who are also getting married. They were willing to learn new music for us, and even found more obscure music for the ceremony. (My husband was pretty determined to have the one piece of music played - and Lakshmi found it and they learned it for the wedding!) We were so incredibly happy with them and are very grateful for helping to make our day so perfect. Thank you!!

many compliments on our contemporary ceremony music, and we would highly recommend The Devonshire Players for any wedding or other special occasion!!

the wedding. On the day of the wedding, they were extremely professional and punctual -- arriving exactly at the time they were supposed to. They played as a Trio only for our Ceremony but I have no doubt they'd do an excellent job for the cocktail hour or any other event. A live string trio or quartet really adds another dimension to the whole experience and The Devonshire Players are great at what they do. Thank you!

nd even learning a song that was not yet in the Devonshire Players repertoire. The music was wonderful and added to the enchantment of our ceremony. The trio continued to provide a terrific musical backdrop to the cocktail hour. My only regret is that I didn't get the opportunity to listen to the music longer than I was able to. Hiring the Devonshire Players was a fabulous decision!

and talented they players were. We are very pleased that we asked them to be a part of the wedding.