When one of our favorite wedding planners, Lindsey of Wildflower Events, reached out to invite us to perform for a special luncheon, I was thrilled! We had worked together many times before and all of her events were not only flawless, but fun and beautiful. I had just one question: What’s the color scheme? Normally, we default to concert black, but I couldn’t help myself: We just had to glam it up! Despite the gray skies and rain outside, the venue bloomed with vibrant yellow: Our dresses were in the right place! We were met by a ray of sunshine with Springy tulips, floral linens, brigh ..read more

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. Sh ..read more

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 defin ..read more

I'm absolutely buzzing to share this incredible experience that our string quartet had last weekend at the historic Dickinson Mansion in Essex, Connecticut. We serenaded another incredible luxury event this week with distinguished guests ranging from diplomats and politicians to royalty! It was such a distinct honor to be chosen to perform for this charity event benefiting the Royal Ethiopian Trust. It was an evening filled with enchanting classical music, sweet people, and all for a fantastic cause. The Royal Ethiopian Trust is dedicated to supporting education, healthcare, and cultural pres ..read more

Walking down the aisle is a huge moment unlike any other. As you take those profound steps, the right musicians performing your unique soundtrack elevates the atmosphere and makes the moment even more tender and unforgettable. Though I'd performed for many weddings, when it was my turn to walk down the aisle, I was so so nervous. Want to know the one thing that calmed me down? Hearing my violin and guitar duet performing a beautiful string rendition of La Vie En Rose and then Can't Help Falling in Love. Choosing the perfect song to accompany your grand entrance is a decision that reflects you ..read more

You've seen them all over social media and I can't help myself: I'm jumping on the bandwagon and offering a twist: Here are your official 2024 wedding music trends and my top 3 tips for choosing your wedding music. IN Choosing ceremony songs that reflects who you are as a couple Welcoming guests with love songs from across the ages Curated cocktail hour music that ALL of your guests will actually enjoy Choosing the song you truly love even if it’s “overdone” (I’m looking at you Pachelbel’s Canon - If you love it, you can have it!) Getting to know your musicians ahead of time (Meet ou ..read more

As plan your wedding, have you ever stopped to think about how much those little details matter? It's easy to get swept up in the grandeur of the occasion, focusing on the big moments, but it's the personalized touches that truly make your wedding day uniquely yours. Picture this – a gentle breeze rustling through the vineyard and the laughter of your loved ones filling the air, accompanied by a string trio performing your favorite modern pop string covers. Take Meghan and Thomas, who just tied the knot at Saltwater Farm Vineyard. Their celebration was every bit them and showcased the power o ..read more

I'm delighted to share this sweet styled shoot that recently took place at the newest Connecticut wedding venue, The Estate in New Haven. This historic gem has a story that spans over two centuries, and we had the privilege of capturing its timeless beauty in a celebration of love and style. Get to know Connecticut's Newest Wedding Venue: In 1804, the Townshend family built a manor house on their sprawling farmlands in New Haven, Connecticut. Fast forward to today, and The Estate still stands and welcomes all who step through its doors to celebrate their own love stories. What sets The Estate ..read more

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! Her ..read more

We're absolutely over the moon to share some fantastic news – We won The Best of Zola 2024 Award once again! Yep, you read that right – two back-to-back wins and we couldn't be more excited! A huge, heartfelt thank you to all our incredible brides and grooms who took the time to shower us with such amazing reviews. Your love and support are the reasons we get to do what we love every day, and we're beyond grateful for each one of you. This award is like a big virtual hug from our extended family (that's each and every one of you!) and it means the world to us. The fact that it's based on your ..read more