The Rosewood Ensemble

ist, and soloist even as we downsized to only 20 guests. When so much was not how we had originally envisioned, it was so beautiful and meaningful to walk down the aisle to Canon in D the way I had always dreamed. Dee is patient, kind, and passionate about music. She talked through my questions and was always willing to lend advice. I can't recommend her services more highly. We are so grateful she and her team were a part of our day.

e calls and everything in between. We ended up with lots of changes leading up to the day, because of the pandemic, and they were on board with everything along the way. We had them learn our first dance song, which only enhanced the whole experience that live music brought to our day. Would book them a thousand times over if we could!

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ewood Ensemble. While they might not have the lowest price, we felt that our money was very well spent. Their performance at the wedding was flawless. A few guests mentioned that the quartet was one of the major highlights of the evening. Working with The Rosewood Ensemble is pleasant. We had a very non-traditional format for our wedding, and while we could tell that they had certain assumptions on what a wedding may look like (in all fairness, almost the entire wedding industry does), The Rosewood Ensemble was very accomodating. Overall, I would highly recommend The Rosewood Ensemble. Thank you and keep up the good work!

e wedding. We had the string quartet and it was absolutely beautiful! The music made the ceremony elegant and classic and was everything I dreamed I wanted. If you are looking for a string ensemble at your wedding or event I would highly recommend The Rosewood Ensemble.

p with my questions, timeline changes, and requests. They were professional, timely, and detail-oriented. The music was simply superb. I always say you need to hire people for your wedding that make your life easier, not harder. Dee and Rosewood did just that. They made it so I could 100% count on them. Dee made sure they played the songs I wanted, while offering suggestions for those I was unsure of. Thank you, Rosewood Ensemble! I couldn't recommend you enough.

s together perfectly. If you are looking for a beautiful addition to your wedding ceremony, book Rosewood Ensemble, you will not be sorry!

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nd dependable and I can't say enough about how happy I was that they were part of my daughter's wedding. I will definitely be booking them for my second daughter's wedding when the time comes.

ipal had claimed. The biggest disappointment was the reception. The venue offers a beautiful rooftop terrace and also amazing indoor space. For the warm weather the bridal couple and practically all guests went indoors after the ceremony. The Rosewood quartet did not see any reason to move indoors, but stayed outdoors. Instead of entertaining the wedding party indoors, they performed on the practically empty rooftop terrace. Almost all guests missed the music. When I complained to the owner after the wedding, she promised a follow-up with the musicians. I never heard back from her. We would not recommend the Rosewood Ensemble.

dressed, and comported themselves with an air of professionalism. Just two hours before the event we needed to adjust the start and end time, and they accommodated us. I am not qualified to critique the artistic quality of their performance, but my guests were impressed. I would definitely contract them again.

so appreciative of the music that matched the serene beauty of Silver Oaks Chateau. You managed to put the magic in our special day. Please extend our thanks to your team. Thanks again for all of your support, flexibility and talent 🎶

e and happily extended the prelude period. They even took the time to rehearse and perform a piece of music that I composed for the occasion. I would strongly recommend them for any special event and I look forward to engaging them again in the future!

ontact person throughout the planning process and she was super easy to get a hold of and to work with. You won’t regret having the Rosewood Ensemble play at your wedding.

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ast minute to play at our wedding, and they stepped up and impressed everyone who attended. I would highly recommend this group for any occasion that needs some good musical ambiance. Thank you Dee and everyone at the Rosewood Ensemble!!

questions, and they had a wide range of songs to choose from. The music was beautiful and brought me to tears on the big day. The cantor and musicians were wonderful and made the music and ceremony go so smoothly. Couldn't be happier with our choice to use The Rosewood Ensemble!

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mony. Thank you so much for adding to the memories of a very special day! Lauri H.

us your God given talent and for performing the beautiful songs that helped make the day so special.

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ed finding an organist/pianist to accompany the string quartet on several songs. The musics was exceptional. The wedding guests enjoyed the pre-service and ceremony selections. The muscians were excellent and their talents help to make the day magical.

hat times, etc. can be difficult. It was so great knowing that Rosewood not only offered a beautiful string quartet, but they also offer handling a canter for you if you wish. Absolutely beautiful, would highly recommend!

ed the Ensemble to play at our ceremony and the cocktail hour following. I got countless compliments from guests about what a nice touch the live music was. I could not have been happier with this choice of vendor. Dee was also terrific in helping me select pieces that would enhance each element of our ceremony and was very communicative and helpful throughout the entire planning process. 5 stars!

ssly with the organist at our church and played several pieces that were off of their repertoire. We were taking photos outside the church when I first heard the group warming up. Hearing them for the first time was so moving. I knew I had picked the right people. So grateful to Dee and all of the musicians that were a part of our big day.

nt options for music to compliment our style and to really showcase the instruments we choose. They were very accommodating in working through some different locations for setup since our ceremony was outside at a newer venue. We HIGHLY recommend this company because they made our ceremony so special!!

orrect songs that fit our personalities and went out of her way to make us feel comfortable. The Rosewood Ensemble sounded INCREDIBLE during our wedding ceremony and we got so many compliments from guests! We HIGHLY recommend the Rosewood Ensemble!

ess of preparation for the event! WE highly appreciate your work and are very proud of having your professionals to be with us at the 9th Street Abbey on the 16th of September. Cordially, Thank you! Sevil Kazimova ( mother of the groom )

cess. The musicians were on time, professional, and provided just the right elegance to the wedding and the cocktail reception. Thank you Dee!

complimented us on the quartet and the pieces our daughter and son in law ultimately selected. The musicians were very professional, prompt and courteous! We could not have done better and we could not be more pleased! I highly recommend The Rosewood Ensemble!!

walk down the aisle to her favorite song. Everyone at the wedding commented on how beautiful the music was and what a great vibe it created for the evening wedding.

erything was all squared away & perfect for the big day. Once I signed the contract, she took care of coordinating with the church music coordinator and I could trust that everything would go seamlessly. Manuela from the Rosewood Ensemble was our violinist and she did an incredible job. We hired a vocalist as well and although Manuela and him had never met and with only an hour of practice before the wedding, together, they pulled off a beautiful ceremony. I HIGHLY recommend this group!

ts that this will be the most magical day of their lives. My husband and I wanted music to be the first impression for our guests on our wedding day. Music would set the tone for our entire day. Talk about pressure! So, we definitely did our research and interviewed ensembles to play before and during our wedding ceremony at the church. We had only one chance to perfectly “kick off” our special celebration for us and our family and friends. Our homework paid off. In fact, it more than paid off. We had, hands-down, the most talented string quartet help us celebrate the most magical day of our lives. The Rosewood Ensemble started playing at the church a half hour before our ceremony started, so our guests were greeted with exceptionally beautiful and memorable music. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard our guests talk about how lovely the music was and how much it added to the service. Mission accomplished. The first impression on our wedding day “wowed” our guests. On top of their exceptional talent, the leader of the group, Dee Sparks, was wonderful to work with, and that’s an understatement. From the beginning, it was evident she wanted us to have music that meant something to us and reflected who we are as a couple. Thank goodness for her extensive knowledge and understanding of music because my husband and I honestly had no idea where to start when it came to picking songs. Dee would make a number of suggestions, and then help us pick which ones were right for us. She helped make our music unique to us because I didn’t want to do what other couples do. I wanted to be different. Dee was impressively prompt in getting back to us via email or phone, which was especially helpful in the heat of wedding planning when things tend to be stressful. And thank goodness she politely offered to take care of all of the “little things” for us including coordinating with the music director at our church and triple-checking our program to make sure all of the songs and composer’s names were spelled correctly. What a huge help! Not to mention, Dee took the time to coordinate and practice with my sister-in-law because she knew it was very important to us that our family member sing a few songs in our wedding. Needless to say, she always went the extra mile for us without anyone even asking. I would wholeheartedly recommend this ensemble to any bride and groom who want to make the perfect first impression at the start of their wedding…who want to enjoy absolutely beautiful music on their wedding day…and who want to have the most helpful person guide them through the music process during wedding planning. THANK YOU for everything Dee and the Rosewood Ensemble!!!! Claire Kellett

experience for us and for our guests. You were lovely to work with throughout the year and your extensive experience and guidance were reassuring as we planned Amanda’s wedding. Thank you for your beautiful performance; the Rosewood Ensemble created an amazing ambience enjoyed by all. We are still receiving compliments from our guests. Many thanks, Sandy

the Rosewood Ensemble was one of the first wedding-related decisions we made, and we couldn't have been happier with our decision!

to us at times. When calling to ask a question, she did not know who we were, despite already having booked with them and giving them out deposit. Perhaps they should have another member of the group be the spokesperson for them.

I enjoyed the music and I only wish I could have enjoyed their music a bit more during the event, I am looking forward to seeing our wedding video so we can hear it all again! There was some timing conflicts on the day of the wedding and I was happy our event coordinator at Windows on Washington was able to sort it out with the musicians. Married October 24, 2015

u 7.Moon River 8.Cold Play – Clocks 1.Elton John – Your Song (for the bride) THE LORD’S PRAYER (MALLOTTE) - with vocalist THE BLESSING (R. LOVLAND)- with vocalist and for Recessional - Coldplay – Viva la Vida People said it was the most beautiful outside wedding. I am proud that I selected them. They were fabulous. Rose Bayes

easy to work with and accommodating. I will be using Rosewood any time I need to add a touch of class to an event! Thank you Dee! ~Jennifer (Hofman) Blood 08/22/15 wedding @ Larimore Plantation

k regarding what would sound best for the piece (e.g., encouraging us to add a percussionist for that specific piece, which ended up making a huge difference). We live in DC, so communication was sometimes a little difficult, but email and the phone seemed to work well to get the details sorted out. Ask anyone in St. Louis and they will tell you that Rosewood Ensemble is without a doubt, the best and most well-respected string quartet in the area. We were delighted with our ceremony music and so glad we picked Rosewood Ensemble!

They were recommended by a friend but, without checking, I thought they were out of our price range. When my future son-in-law heard the Rosewood Ensemble he stated: "I don't care who plays at the Wedding as long as we have THAT string quartet. It was really cool." Not only was their price reasonable, they provided the soloist who was familiar with all of our selections. Their performance before the ceremony was beautiful and calming to everyone who heard it, including the Bride. And their repertoire is almost unlimited with both classical and modern pieces. I would DEFINITELY recommend them to other Brides and I would use them again at my next event. Bravo!! And Thank You to the Rosewood Ensemble.

rovided a beautiful musical interlude for our guests. They played expertly throughout the mass complimenting the Cantor and selected songs. The richness of their string ensemble provided very special and memorable music for my daughter's wedding. I would highly recommend The Rosewood Ensemble for your special occasion!!!

ony. They went above and beyond helping me to pick out my processional and recessional music as well as recommending a soloist for us to use during our ceremony who was also very talented. They also provide a CD with demos so you can really hear what they will be like in person. I highly recommend them!

en they had to change where they were sitting at the last minute and agreed to play along with the hymns we sang in the service. Dee was wonderful to work with before the wedding too! She sat us down and walked through the choices, giving professional advice as to how to make our music flow better and listening to all of our requests. She was also very quick to respond to my emails and a pleasure to meet with. All in all a fabulous group, and if you have the money for live musicians at your event, Rosewood Ensemble would be a great place to spend it!

we got many compliments on the ceremony music. Highly recommend!

ceremony as well, the vocalist sang a special song during our Unity ceremony, and the organist played the Bridal March as I walked down the aisle with my dad. Many of our guests complimented on the beautiful music. Dee was wonderful to work with from day 1! She made sure she understood exactly what we wanted for our ceremony and definitely delivered! She even remained very patient with me as we made several changes and additions throughout our planning process. If you want beautiful music, professional service, and an overall great experience, you will love Rosewood! :)

you are planning on music for your wedding you will not be disappointed by selecting this wonderful quartet.

ed a level of festivity and emotion to our already celebratory day, making the experience (and memories) all the better. Selecting music from the diverse list of options was fun (not stressful, like so many other choices!), and Dee was available to answer any and every question we came up with ahead of time.

ry impressed with their repertoire. It was an impressive mix of classical and more modern songs. Dee was fantastic to work with, and her knowledge of our ceremony site was a tremendous help. Her familiarity with the acoustics of the space helped us plan the perfect number of musicians to be heard clearly but not overpowering. If you are planning a wedding in the St. Louis area, I highly recommend the Rosewood Ensemble!

y would be perfect! I would highly recommend booking the group for your upcoming ceremony music.

ckly to our questions and thoughts. The ensemble was so talented and added so much to our ceremony. 5 stars for the Rosewood Ensemble….they are amazing!

up of musicians. The music they played for our ceremony was absolutely wonderful and really made the ceremony special. We asked for a lot of special requests and a lot of popular music including ragtime, and it all sounded fantastic! I would recommend them to anyone. Thanks again for helping to make our night magnificent!!

and beyond. As a mother, my utmost wish was to create the fairy tale scenario for my daughter. As a musician myself, I was searching for a team that would bring to fruition our dream music which was very contemporary and specialized; not the traditional choices. I was deeply concerned it might be a struggle to carry off our plans. But we were not disappointed! Not only were the selections well received and respected, The Rosewood Ensemble made themselves available for extra rehearsal time with the bride and me. The wedding music was beautifully performed. The quality of their performance was top notch: lush and vibrant. Comment after comment from our guests included raves about the gorgeous music. Even requests for extra recordings if we would allow! And the musicians were prompt and professionally attired. A large concern of mine. I would be thrilled to recommend The Rosewood Ensemble for any event at any time. It was certainly our joy to have booked them.

music, played with the artistic expression of which only the most accomplished musicians are capable. LOVE this group!!!

and she recommended musicians and we reviewed a list of song possibilities. After narrowing it down, we met again closer to the wedding and she advised us on ceremony flow (being that we've never planned a wedding before), how many people to walk per song, what type of recessional music, etc. On the day of the ceremony, she arrived promptly and provided us with no worries on the day of our wedding. AND we had planned for the bride to walk down to a special song that we were going to play on an ipod. When the ipod failed to play, the trio from Rosewood made a quick decision on a song and played masterfully. The audience didn't even know we'd missed a beat. We strongly recommend using Rosewood Ensemble for your wedding ceremony.

was very easy to work with and gave us some great ideas. She even helped us find a wedding coordinator (which ended up being a lifesaver when it stormed on our wedding day). We had a string quartet play at our wedding, but they can provide any combination of musicians that best suit your needs/budget. Thank you so much to Dee and the rest of the ensemble! Cheers, Krystal and Curt

ity with the venue and strong recommendations helped us narrow down the list. Once we selected this group, Dee Sparks arranged a personal meeting to discuss our event and present all her musical options. Over the next few months, we exchanged many emails to get our event planned. Dee was very good at getting back to us and keeping things organized. The group was very flexible and even willing to hold an extra practice session with our musicians. The wedding day music was beautiful and we received many compliments from our guests. I would recommend the Rosewood Ensemble to any bride!

e the experience so easy. She was incredibly helpful to get everything organized and helped me choose just the right songs for what I was looking for. The song they played during our sand ceremony and flower presentation brought tears to my eyes. There is no one else I would trust to make your day perfect. This is a class act group of talented individuals and I highly recommend them!