As we kick off 2024, we're thrilled to share some exciting news: Ariana Strings has been recognized once again with The Knot Best of Weddings Award and Wedding Wire's Couple's Choice Award! This is our 9th acknowledgment from The Knot and our 7th nod from Wedding Wire, and needless to say, we're pretty pumped about it.
These awards are a testament to our commitment to making your special day not just special but filled with warmth, love, and unforgettable music.
To our amazing couples of 2023, you turned our world into a melody of love, and your testimonials have us dancing on cloud nine! Here are some snippets that made our strings sing:
"Ariana and her group of musical professionals were absolutely outstanding! We are so grateful to have found them and to have had them perform at our ceremony and our cocktail hour! From the first meeting with Ariana I knew this was the perfect choice for us. I was at a loss for exactly what I wanted and was looking for but from the beginning she was always there to help me along the way. The calls we had made the process extremely smooth. We were able to find the perfect balance of music that I wanted with the talent that Ariana Strings LLC could provide! Our ceremony went perfectly with the amazing violin/ cello duo. The music sounded angelic and it was perfect for the ceremony we had. For cocktail hour we had a quartet with added drums and I cannot begin to explain how perfectly the sound came together. Our guests were greeted by very regal sounding popular music!! It was like a scene out of a renaissance movie and Ariana made that happen for us! Her kindness and willingness to make the day perfect really is the icing on the cake to why we loved working with Ariana so much. I would 100% recommend her to any bride/ groom looking for a classical/ elegant touch to their wedding. Thank you Ariana for making our day the best day ever!"
- Nicole, Bride (Married at Bill Miller's Castle)
"My now husband and I first discovered Ariana Strings at a wedding showcase at the River House in East Haddam in 2021. As soon as we heard them playing, we knew it would be a necessity to have them play at our wedding. I always wanted to have an instrumental, violin version of “Only One” by Yellowcard played live as I walked down the aisle. Ariana Strings made that happen and beautifully executed the version of the song I had envisioned in my head for so long. Aside from the performances done by the talented members of Ariana strings, Ariana herself is an amazing advocate for brides. One week before my wedding, my makeup artist cancelled on me. I was on the train home from picking up my wedding dress in NYC when I found this out. I was distraught and panicked. Ariana was my first phone call. She was so calm and understanding and proactive in helping me find a company who would do my makeup along with my maid of honor and one bridesmaid on such short notice. She reached out to a few people, but ultimately it was her friend Laura at Blush Beauty Collective who came to the rescue. I am eternally grateful to Ariana and highly, highly recommend Ariana Strings to everyone. They deserve a standing ovation and an infinite amount of star ratings!"
-Kristin, Bride (Married at The Wadsworth Mansion)
"It was an absolute delight working with Ariana Strings. My husband and I booked the string trio for our ceremony and cocktail hour and they were not only insanely talented but also true professionals. They made the planning process so easy and comfortable and played our favorite songs from pop, to romance, and also classical. We could not imagine our wedding day without them. If you are looking to book with them do it! You will not be disappointed."
-Maegan, Bride (Married at The Wadsworth Mansion)
"We cannot say enough amazing things about Ariana Strings! Ariana was lovely to work with! She was so sweet, communicated throughout the whole process and went above and beyond to make our ceremony and cocktail hour amazing! From finding specific arrangements for songs that were special to us, to timing my entrance song perfectly to how I envisioned it in my head, everything was simply perfect! Ariana helped me pick songs for our recessional and even sent the nicest email the morning of! I would chose Ariana Strings time and time again if I could. Our guests are still raving out the quartet and how amazing they sounded. You made our ceremony and cocktail hour completely magical; thank you!!!"
-Jennifer, Bride (Married at The Lace Factory)
