5 out of 5 stars and 58 reviews Best of Weddings (2x).
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(58)Dayton, Col, Cinn, Ohio, East Ind, N. Ky, Nashville TN
About this vendor
Viva la Strings is a wedding music service based in Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, OH and Nashville, TN. Offering a close-knit roster of talented artists, this agency can help add a classic feel to your special celebration. Professionally trained and highly experienced, this agency only offers the most acclaimed talent to its clients. Our teams of musicians service from Columbus/ Dayton/Cincinnati, Cleveland, Ohio to N. Kentucky and Nashville TN., SE Indian and points between.
Pendra Lee Snyder, the founder of Viva la Strings, founded this agency back in 2008. Using her close connections to classical musicians in the area, her agency provides a means for local talent to share their skills. Today, this agency boasts a long list of musical groups, all with proven experience and their own unique traits.
Our Managers are happy to meet with couples to learn more about their musical needs for their special day. From solo harpists to string quartets, they are to supply the arrangement that best suits your celebration. They are also willing to travel upon request, letting them bring their classical tones directly to your venue.
Details
Instruments
- Bass
- Cello
- Fiddle
- Flute
- Guitar
- Harp
Music Genres
- Bluegrass
- Celtic
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Folk
Music Services
- Live Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- Ceremony
- Cocktail Hour
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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We are so happy that we booked Viva La Strings Nashville for our ceremony and cocktail hour at our wedding. They were professional, friendly and extremely talented. The entire plan...
ning process, including booking, song selections, and finalizing details, was straightforward and easy to navigate. Lila promptly answered any questions that arose and was always accessible if anything came up. The quartet added the perfect amount of elegance and fun to our outdoor wedding, and we overheard several guests specifically praising their performance. We’d recommend Viva La Strings to anyone looking for incredible live music!
We hired Viva la Strings string quartet for our wedding ceremony and could not have been any happier with the beautiful music they provided. It really made the ceremony beautiful. ...
There was a wide variety of music to select from and they would have accommodated any special requests as well. We also had them play at the cocktail hour immediately following where we requested a different style of music. They did an excellent job with both ad we got many compliments. This is well worth the money if you want something special for your event. I highly recommend.
We had the opportunity to have the Violin/Cello Duo at our Valentines Dinner this past weekend and it was absolutely beautiful! Would recommend over and over!
Absolutely loved Viva la Strings! We hired them to play at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They were the most beautiful addition to our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. ...
They were extremely easy to work with and accommodated all of our needs. I would definitely recommend them for your next event!
Pendra was very responsive and so easy to work with. We booked a string duet for our wedding and they sounded amazing. We heard many compliments about them throughout the night. Th...
e communication was easy and we liked being able to pick the exact songs the musicians played. The online portal was easy to use and had all the information. The musicians were professional and sounded great. Would highly recommend hiring them for any event.
We worked with Renee Johnson with Viva La Strings Central Ohio for a celloist and violinist to play for a small wedding dinner at Kindred Spirits in Hocking Hills, Ohio. Playlists ...
were provided in advance, and we were able to select which songs we wanted to play during the dinner. The musicians were professional, and the music provided an elevated touch to such a memorable event!
We would definitely use Viva la Strings again!
They were very professional played beautifully through our ceremony and cocktail hour! We got to choose all the songs that were played and they did a great job. Violins were the pe...
rfect touch to bring that extra detail and sentiment to our ceremony. There wasn’t a dry eye in the crowd! The price was very reasonable and would recommend to anyone!
I would recommend Viva La Strings to anyone! They were great leading up to the wedding, were able to accommodate our special song requests, and sounded incredible on the big day!
The groom is Middle Eastern and wanted an Arabic song the group did not know. They worked with a composer to familiarize and it was perfect and beautiful! They were so easy to work...
with. Polished and professional on the wedding day. An absolute gem to any event.
Viva La Strings made our ceremony so beautiful. The violin + cello duet performed for an hour of our wedding day for the ceremony and it was so elegant and timeless! Lila was so co...
mmunicative and helpful! Absolutely use them- they’re amazing!!
Incredibly patient with our arrangements and completely professional. Performance was perfect very easy to book and would highly recommend.
We are so glad we booked their services. They play beautifully, elevating our event. Our guests enjoyed trying to identify the songs played while they waited for the ceremony and d...
uring dinner. Communication from booking to the event was great.
Very professional group. They were punctual and played the music we requested which was Celtic celebration
Pendra and her fellow musicians were super professional from the get-go. Amazing selection of music and top-notch playing. They arrived on time and all of our guests loved the atmo...
sphere they created.
Viva la Strings provided wonderful music for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They were communicative throughout the entire planning process and their discography is extensi...
ve so they were able to play a mix of classical and contemporary music. We would certainly recommend Viva la Strings for a bride and groom looking to elevate the music at their wedding.
Viva La Strings made for a beautiful ceremony at my wedding, so glad we had them!
Viva La Strings were absolutely beautiful for my son's wedding. They were organized, so talented, on cue and everything was coordinated so perfectly. I would absolutely use them ...
again for a future wedding or event!
We had Viva La Strings play during our outdoor October ceremony, and it was truly a dream come true. Eugene and Jonathan absolutely killed it as our guitar and cello duo! Viva La S...
trings has an expansive music catalogue to choose from, and Eugene and Jonathan set aside some extra rehearsal time for our special request songs. My only regret is that I didn't get to hear them play as much as our guests did, but what I did get to hear was sublime.
Viva La Strings played at our wedding and they were amazing! We chose the piano and cello duo and they truly made our ceremony so special.. they are so talented. Highly recommend b...
ooking them for your event!
Viva la Strings did an incredible job at our August 3 weddings. We had ceremony and cocktail hour music with a string quartet, and had some custom arrangements made. Renee made it ...
so easy to coordinate everything and plan the entire day. So many guests commented on their beautiful music. Thanks again!
Easy to work with, extremely professional and AMAZING music. I wish my husband and I got to hear more of them but what we did hear was wonderful. They have a HUGE catalog of songs ...
to pick from.
We booked a string trio for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and had an amazing experience! The performance was great, and they were super easy to work with. We coordinated t...
he playlist and timing in advance, so we were prepared and on the same page for wedding day. As the bride, I did not even meet with/interact with them at all on the wedding day, as they were completely self-sufficient. They had played at our venue before and were familiar with the setup and logistics. This made it very easy and stress-free for my family and I as we were taking pictures and preparing for the ceremony. We received many compliments on their performance- how great it sounded, their professionalism, and the song choices. Their pricing is very reasonable compared to others in the area but does not comprise quality. I am so glad we decided to book Viva la Strings, and would 100% recommend them to anyone for any occasion!
A month and a half post-wedding, my guests are still raving about how special the violin/cello were during our ceremony and cocktail hour. Viva La Strings went above and beyond to ...
ensure my order of music and desires were met. Having violin talents run in our family, it was necessary to have live music and I cannot believe how great Viva's communication/execution was. 11/10 and I hope to see you at future events! PS - Viva La Strings, Columbus, OH
Viva la Strings did a wonderful job playing for our ceremony! The string quartet sounded so beautiful.
We used a soloist violinist for our wedding ceremony and he was amazing! My only regret is that I didn’t get to hear him play more! If you are looking for an easy going company to ...
work with that is quick to respond and highly professional this is the place to go.
Highly recommend Viva if you're looking for some live music at your wedding! They have a huge library of music to choose from and were super easy to work with! Great communicators ...
and great musicians.
I absolutely loved my experience with Viva La Strings. We hired a trio for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Everything was perfect, they were on-time professional, and played amazin...
g music. They also allowed us to pick one song for the trio to learn, and we chose "Thank You For Being A Friend" for our bridal party to walk down the aisle to. It was so fun to get to pick one special song, and I am grateful for them allowing us to customize our experience. Working with this team was just awesome. Highly recommend!
Working with Pendra and Viva la Strings was wonderful! The song catalog has so many choices and Pendra was very easy to work with in terms of timeline and creating our song list. T...
he musicians were so talented! Our guests loved the addition of live music. Viva la Strings added such a touch of elegance to our special day. Highly recommend!
Viva la Strings did a fantastic ceremony and reception. We had multiple guests come up to us after the wedding and say what an amazing atmosphere they helped set! They were easy to...
work with, had an extensive song selection, and were professional through the whole process! Highly recommend!
Viva La Strings did a fantastic job at our wedding ceremony! We did a string trio (2 violins and 1 cello). It was so beautiful and really set the mood for our wedding. Their timing...
and fading of the music was perfect. We got so many compliments on their music!
Our guests absolutely loved Viva la Strings! They said having the live music was the cherry on top for our wedding and that it really stood out as a truly lovely detail. They loved...
recognizing different songs throughout the night as well and said the music was gorgeous and quite well played. My experience booking and coordinating with Viva la Strings was flawless as well - Pendra was polite, very responsiveness, extremely professional, and overall easy to work with. My only regret was that I couldn’t have listened to them more as I was getting swept away to take photos most of the time they were playing. I would highly recommend hiring Viva la Strings to bring that extra special touch to your big day. Thank you Viva la Strings!
I used Viva La Strings for our wedding in 2018 and for our 2021 Corporate Holiday Dinner and they do not disappoint. From beginning to end Viva La Strings has been amazing to work ...
with. I will always use them any chance I can!
Viva La Strings was incredible and provided fantastic music! They were communicative throughout the process, professional, and made our wedding day special with the wonderful strin...
g melodies from the duet.
Viva La Strings was amazing to work with and they are all so talented!! They did a wonderful job on our wedding day and I couldn't imagine the day without them. We are so happy we ...
chose them for our big day!
We used Renee from Viva La Strings for my daughter's wedding at Franklin Park Conservatory. Her music was beautiful and everything was so easy! I would definitely recommend Viva ...
La Strings - thank you so much!
Wow! Viva La Strings was above and beyond our greatest expectations. The selections they played were absolutely beautiful and exactly what we were hoping for... and more. Easy comm...
unication from start to finish. Couldn't have asked for better music for our ceremony. Absolutely perfect!
Jacob played the cello at our wedding ceremony in February and was wonderful to work with. He was very responsive, reasonably priced and played beautifully! He created a custom set...
list for us and even played a song that was not within their regular selection for us. I would absolutely recommend Viva La Strings to Nashville and Ohio couples!
So easy to work with! Responded to all my emails and my mother in laws very promptly, and had great organized forms for all your day of song choices. The music was beautiful and we...
're so glad we went with Viva La Strings for our ceremony music.
Viva la Strings were great to work with. They have several options to work with any budget and having a violinist and cellist at our ceremony made the day all the more elegant. We ...
loved the diversity of their setlists and being able to choose the music for the ceremony and cocktail hour, from Bach to Star Wars. Would definitely recommend!
It was incredible to have Viva La Strings be a part of our wedding date! We got married at the Monastery Event Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. We had the string quartet play 30 minutes...
before our ceremony, throughout the ceremony, and during our cocktail hour. They have a wide selection of contemporary and classical songs. While they did offer the option of suggesting our own songs, we chose every song that we wanted playing and they played each beautifully. If there is one complaint I had regarding the music, it was simply that I wasn't able to sit down and enjoy them playing during the pre-ceremony or cocktail hour. Our guests told us that the music during those times definitely added to the ambiance. I will never forget seeing my wife walk down the aisle with the quartet playing Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling In Love". It was truly an honor to have them at our wedding and we would highly recommend them!
I fell in love with Viva la Strings when my sister hired them for her wedding a couple years ago. They did an amazing job at her wedding and they were just as fantastic at mine. My...
husband and I loved that they had so many contemporary songs we could choose from in addition to the traditional wedding songs. They also learned how to play the theme from Jurassic park for our recessional (we had a dinosaur themed reception)! As long as the song you request they learn is fairly simple and the sheet music for it is easy to find, they will learn one song at no added cost. Overall, we were very happy we choose Viva la Strings!
Viva la Strings was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding in November. I had a specific song in mind that I wanted to walk down the aisle to and they went the extra mil...
e to have the song arranged for us! The string quartet added an extra special touch to our wedding and many of our guests told us how much they loved the music for the ceremony. While I waited in the balcony to walk down the aisle I started to tear up the second I heard our arranged song start. Thank you so much for making our day so wonderful!!
I didn't think I wanted live music for my wedding, but my father was insistent on it. Luckily, my venue provided a list of preferred vendors, and Viva La Strings was on the list an...
d they were my favorite option.
I have to admit, I was wrong in thinking I didn't want/need live music. It gave my entire wedding such a special atmosphere. Viva La Strings was so perfect, it made walking down the aisle feel like a movie. They provided a HUGE list of song options, and even offered to score other songs (one for free, others for charge). I took them up on that, and they planned "A Million Dreams" from the Greatest Showman during our sand pouring ceremony. It was absolutely perfect! Their song list includes typical wedding music and a lot of contemporary and movie music. It was so much fun to piece together my wedding music how I wanted it. And they were happy to oblige.
They also performed during cocktail hour and dinner. It kept the continuity of the wedding as we transitioned into cocktail hour and beyond. They were great sports about some pop up toasts that kept interrupting their numbers at dinner, and never once sounded jarring. They helped add a special something as far as memorability when it came to my wedding. I am so glad my dad insisted on live music, and that my venue recommended them! Pendra and her team brought class and joyous music to the day.
Well worth the cost! I hired a violin and cello to play my selected ceremony music. From planning the music to the execution - they were extremely professional. The musicians arriv...
ed on time and were one of the easiest parts of my day. I couldn't have asked for better ceremony music!
Viva la Strings Dayton (trio) did a fabulous job at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! We loved their selection of modern/current music—it gave the perfect atmosphere for our ...
intimate farm wedding. Pendra was easy to work with and responsive leading up to the wedding and we could not have been happier with Viva la Strings! I will always remember walking down the aisle while they played Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World”...it was perfect. Would highly recommend them!
I cannot say enough about how much we LOVED Jacob and the Nashville Viva La Strings quartet at our wedding!!!!!! Thank you to Jacob for meeting up with us to go through ceremony & ...
reception music and ideas to create such a magical atmosphere setting the ceremony mood!!!!! We adore you all!!! AND thank you for taking our request to play “Who Let The Dogs Out” as our dogs walked down the aisle - hahaha!!! You guys made our wedding so much more special and fun!!!! You’re all so talented!!!! Thank you for sharing your gift with us!!!!!!
Pendra was incredible to work with during the entire process. She was very responsive and was very accommodating when I wanted to add musicians...twice. The music was so great an...
d sounded so beautiful during the ceremony and cocktail hour. Thanks Pendra!!
These people were a godsend. They aren’t outrageously priced like most musicians and have a HUGE selection of songs to choose from. We went with a violin and cello duo and it was a...
bsolutely perfect for our outdoor wedding. They allowed for an additional song that wasn’t on their list so I could walk down the aisle to. They made their own arrangement of the song and it was everything I could’ve hoped for. The music made it so surreal to walk down the aisle. They played 30 minutes of music before the ceremony and I really wish I could have heard it all! Pendra was a great point of contact and made things so smooth and easy to set everything up. Thank you!!!
Viva La Strings was exactly what we had imagined for our wedding day. Their talent is undeniable and they added so much to our ceremony! We are so thankful and would recommend thei...
r services to anyone and everyone!
Viva La Strings helped make our wedding day unforgettable! They were professional, flexible, and the music was awesome. I'm so glad we were able to book them for our ceremony, and ...
look forward to working with them again in the future!
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4140 Linden Ave, Dayton, OH | Dayton, Col, Cinn, Ohio, East Ind, N. Ky, Nashville TN
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