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When Yamiley and Marc tied the knot at the Avenir in Walpole, Massachusetts, it was a celebration filled with love, joy, and vibrant beauty. Our string trio was thrilled to be part of their special day and had big plans: Enchanting and romantic classical wedding music for prelude (What's Prelude Music?) and a lively cocktail hour with Bridgerton wedding music.


I first got to know Yamiley through Instagram; She was so enthusiastic and kept saying how she couldn’t wait for us to perform on her wedding day. She was so sweet! Who knew she also had a keen eye for wedding style?


Yamiley’s first big question, to me, was “Which classical wedding music group should I pick? The string quartet or the string trio?” I gave her all my tips (Which you can find here) and she decided to pick our wedding string trio with two violins and cello.


When we arrived for Yamiley and Marc’s wedding, we were absolutely floored. Our first view of the ceremony included an awe-inspiring floral display on the chuppah.




La Vie En Rose: Bold Wedding Florals


The bold, pink florals were a vivid reflection of Yamiley and Marc’s sweet and bold personalities. Credit goes to the incredibly talented OLuxeDesigns, whose creativity turned Avnenir’s wedding ceremony space into a wonderland of rose hues and romance. The stunning arrangements not only added to the visual splendor but also enhanced the overall ambiance of the celebration, continuing through the reception with high centerpieces, welcome table florals, and the bouquets.


If you’re a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills / Vanderpump rules fan, you might wonder: How fabulous are we talking? The answer: Lisa Vanderpump wishes she had these florals!




Wedding Ceremony Music by Classical Wedding Musicians: Pop String Covers of Modern Classics


The wedding party made their grand entrance to Taylor Swift’s "Wildest Dreams," evoking Bridgerton vibes. For the bride’s walk down the aisle, we performed "Can’t Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley (You might know the newest cover by KG, featured in Crazy Rich Asians). They created a memorable and heartfelt beginning to their union.


The pair had planned an interfaith wedding ceremony (Jewish and Catholic), to be co-officiated by their Rabbi and Reverend Father. The two spiritual leaders were quite the charismatic duo and worked together seamlessly.


Tips for Planning Your Interfaith Wedding Ceremony


Interfaith wedding ceremony at Avenir Walpole MA
Photo credit: Lee Asher Photography

If you’re a bride or groom planning an interfaith ceremony, it’s essential to consider the significant difference in timing. For reference…


  • A civil ceremony can run anywhere from 20-30 minutes (not counting processionals and recessionals). They often run longer if the couple opts to write their own vows or have special readings by friends and family members.


  • A Catholic mass is usually 45-60 minutes (leaning heavily on the latter), as it features multiple readings, hymns, and traditions like Communion, Offertory, and so on.


  • A Jewish wedding ceremony is usually around 45 minutes and features traditions like Circling (walking around the chuppah seven times), blessings in both Hebrew and English (The Seven Blessings), and a cantor who sings throughout.


Yamiley and Marc’s wedding beautifully blended Jewish and Catholic traditions, co-officiated by two spiritual leaders. This added depth and richness but also extended its length. Our friendly advice: allocate at least 45 minutes to an hour for your ceremony. Even if it’s not a full mass or service, remember that double the blessings mean double the time!


Mazel Tov! A Bridgerton cocktail hour


Interfaith Wedding Ceremony
Mazel Tov! Planned to perfection by Lavinia Paul Events

One the groom broke the glass, it was time to party at the cocktail hour. Our string trio brought a lively and elegant atmosphere during the cocktail hour with a curated set list. Our performance included upbeat pop tunes and selections from Bridgerton, adding a touch of modern flair and unexpected fun. To ensure every note was heard perfectly, we brought our custom amplification system, making sure the music flowed seamlessly throughout the space.



Months later, I was scrolling on Instagram and discovered that I wasn’t the only one who loved their wedding day: Munaluchi Bride proudly featured it on their Instagram! It’s always a delight to see one of our beautiful couple’s wedding featured!


Yamiley and Marc’s wedding at Avenir was a testament to the beauty of blending traditions and personal touches. As classical wedding musicians who have performed for over 650 weddings, we were honored to provide the soundtrack to such a meaningful and joyful occasion. It was absolutely unforgettable.


Vendor Team

Photography: Lee Asher Photo

Floral Design: OLuxeDesign

Video: StopGoLove

Bride’s Makeup: Jdmxcv

Bridal Party MUA: Brandionthebeat, Jdmxcv

Bride’s Hair: Hair She Goes

Bridal Party Hair: Hair by Vdubbs

Bride’s Gown: Martina Liana Bridal

Groom’s Styling: Mart Ensemble

Wedding Invitations: Minted Weddings

Acrylic Day-of Stationery: Boxed Wedding Invitations

Day-of Stationery: Jcouture Creatives

String Ensemble: Ariana Strings

Master of Ceremonies: Geraldy St. Clair

Hora Loca Entertainment: Valentina's Entertainment

Linen Rentals: BBJ La Tavola

Chair Rentals: Peak Event Services

Event Rentals: Simplistic Charm

Photobooths: Bigg Memories




Last weekend, our string quartet had the pleasure of performing in one of my favorite wedding ceremony spots in all of Connecticut: the Aria chapel (at Aria Wedding and Banquet Facility in Prospect, CT). The Aria chapel's acoustics added such warmth and beauty to our quartet's performance. Even though there were only four of us, it felt like a full symphony orchestra was playing.





Noelia had requested a really fun variety of songs for prelude music (What's Prelude? Find out here!) I went to task to make sure the songs really flowed well, from one genre to the other, and the guests loved it. She asked for (not listed in the order of actual performance, because that's part of our secret recipe!)


Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling in Love With You

The Beatles - All My Loving

The Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love

Ben E. King - Stand By Me

from Disney's Aladdin - A Whole New World

from Disney's The Lion King - Can You Feel the Love Tonight

Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight

Frankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes Off of You

Nat King Cole - L-O-V-E

Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl

Tina Turner - Simply the Best

Stevie Wonder - I Just Called to Say I Love You

Harry Styles - As It Was

Noelia chose traditional wedding ceremony music, with a twist. The wedding party walked down the aisle to Canon in D (What's Pachelbel's Canon?), but she chose Mendelssohn's Wedding March from A Midsummer Night's Dream for her grand entrance. (Typically, this piece is played as a recessional, but I LOVED the grandiose twist!) For her recessional, Frankie Valli and the Four Season's "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" filled the church amongst their cheering friends and family.


Ariana Strings client testimonial

The best part? Noelia absolutely loved her experience and wrote us the kindest thank you note and 5-star review on Zola.


I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Noelia through our planning meetings and am overjoyed to hear that we made her and her guests so so happy.


Many thanks to Annandale Photography, for sharing their beautiful work with us!



Bride and Groom in the rain at Aria by Annandale Photography
Credit: Annandale Photography


Vendor team:

Photographer & videographer: Annandale Photography




Our first wedding of 2024, Emma and Tyler's evening wedding at Hartford City Hall, was nothing short of magical. With a gorgeous full moon overhead and the city lights twinkling, our violin duet took their place in the balcony, ready to set the stage and bring Emma’s wedding music vision to life.


During our planning together, Emma shared how meaningful every detail of her wedding was: The wedding date was especially fortuitous (For you numerologists out there, it was 2.24.24), there was a perfect full moon, and it was 10 years since Emma and Tyler’s very first date. I think the stars are definitely on their side!


Delamar Hotel wedding couple celebrating outside under lanterns
Emma and Tyler celebrating under the stars at The Delamar Hotel, West Hartford


Every detail was meticulously planned to perfection: With custom chairs, candles and florals lining the aisle, it was the most beautiful Hartford City Hall wedding ceremony that I’ve ever seen.

Emma crafted her music as the ultimate personal touch. Emma and Tyler’s song, "Ring Pop”, by Jax, became their wedding anthem. The couple had our violin and viola duet perform a modern pop string version of Ring Pop for their grand entrance and for their recessional, infusing the whole occasion with their unique style and personality. We kept things fresh and added variety, so the song had a different feel for each moment: more romantic and ballad-like for the walk down the aisle, then more upbeat and celebratory for the recessional.


To really do their song justice, I created a bespoke, flexible duet for their wedding. On paper, we said it was a violin duet, but I had one of my musicians bring their viola as well! That gave her the ability to swap back and forth to give a totally different tone to each song. In the symphony world, we call this doubling. It’s really special to have the ability to play both instruments seamlessly! Our musicians are such talented professionals at the top of their game - Meet them all here.


I’d performed for many weddings at Hartford City Hall and decided to try something new for Emma and Tyler’s wedding. We set up behind the couple up on the balcony! The balcony location not only provided an excellent vantage point for us, logistically, but also allowed our music to float gracefully over the guests, warming up the sound of the strings with natural reverb from the grand space. The aesthetic was simply stunning, creating an unforgettable backdrop for Emma and Tyler's special day.


As guests arrived and took their seats, they were treated to a romantic pop prelude, featuring a carefully curated selection of songs that set the tone for the evening. (What’s prelude music? Find out here!) We played:


Christina Perri - “A Thousand Years”

Dolly Parton - "I Will Always Love You"

Ed Sheeran - “Thinking Out Loud”

Elton John - "Your Song"

Elvis Presley - "Can't Help Falling in Love" (arranged by yours truly)

Etta James - "At Last"

John Legend - “All of Me”

Jason Mraz - “I'm Yours”

Leonard Cohen - “Hallelujah” (in the style of Rufus Wainwright)

Taylor Swift - "Love Story"

The Beatles - "All You Need is Love"

The Beatles - "Here Comes the Sun"

The Verve - "Bittersweet Symphony"

from Breakfast at Tiffany's - "Moon River"


Thank goodness for Mary Karnes, their day-of wedding planner, who ensured that everything ran smoothly, allowing the couple to truly relax and enjoy their special day. Mary's kindly shared this video of our performance and really captured the essence of the ceremony - check it out:





Are you planning a wedding at Hartford City Hall? Want ideas and advice? Comment below!


Vendor Team:

Wedding Planner - Mary Karnes

Photographer - Anthony Tomassi

Venue - Hartford City Hall (Looking to rent Hartford City Hall for your wedding? Click here!)


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