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Ariana Strings is a group of wedding musicians based in Southington, Connecticut. Ariana Strings brings world-class musicians from the concert stage to your wedding day. Our ensembles feature professional symphony musicians performing all the hits from 1645 - Today: traditional wedding and classical music, today's Top 100, classic rock, Broadway & Disney favorites, jazz, and pop music. Our expert team will not only bring the highest level of professionalism as performers, but we will go above and beyond for your special day. We love what we do and you will hear it in our music. We put the class in classical.

About Our Musicians:

Ariana Strings LLC players are all active professionals in the classical music industry: All conservatory-trained musicians who perform in Connecticut's most prominent symphonies, chamber ensembles, operas, and musical theater & ballet orchestras.

Performing in over 70 weddings per year together, we have a unique, blended style and work together as a perfect unit. We genuinely care about our couples and go above and beyond to make sure your day is everything you've envisioned.

About Ariana:

I've been performing for weddings and private events for nearly 10 years and each wedding season, I fall more and more in love. As a professional violinist, I am lucky to have a flourishing career performing in Connecticut's premier symphony orchestras, ballets, Broadway theater tours, and operas. Performing for brides and grooms is a wonderful creative outlet, allowing me to bring my art to new audiences, visit new places, and to jam with some of the greatest musicians around. Don't get me wrong, I love Beethoven and Mozart, but I can't help but smile each time I play tunes by The Beatles, Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love" or Journey's "Don't Stop Believing". Away from my music stand, I'm a wife and puppy mom, world traveler, spicy food aficionado, and photography newbie.

Our ensembles:
String quartet (2 violins, viola, + cello)
String trio (2 violins + cello; violin, viola, + cello; flute, violin, + cello)
Electric violin and guitar duet
Violin Duet
Violin + Cello Duet
Violin + Viola Duet

Violin &+ Flute Duet

Violin + Piano
Solo Guitar (acoustic and amplified)
Solo Violin (acoustic and electric/amplified available)
Solo Cello

We love performing for your:
Wedding ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Bridal Shower
Baby Shower
Corporate Event
Private Party
and more!

**FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED**

We perform a wide variety of music for all tastes and styles. Some of our favorite contemporary artists that we cover are:

The Beatles
Ed Sheeran
John Legend
Etta James
Adele
Beyonce
Christina Perri
The Beach Boys
ABBA
Michael Jackson
Stevie Wonder
Frank Sinatra
Ray LaMontagne

Of course, as classical musicians, we have all your favorite pieces from symphonies, operas, chamber music, and the greatest composers. We have everything from J.S. Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven to Debussy, Holst, Dvorak.

This is just a small list of what we have to offer, so check out our videos here on Wedding Wire, on our social media, and see our full song library on our website.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$904

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,102

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Orchestra
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Flute
Guitar
Organ
Piano
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals
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Ariana Strings LLC is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. The team is praised for their professionalism, talent, and willingness to go above and beyond to make the day perfect. The extensive selection of music, the beautiful sound of the violin and cello duo, and the regal and angelic performances are mentioned as highlights of the experience. The team is described as kind, helpful, and supportive throughout the planning process, making Ariana Strings a popular choice for couples looking for a classical and elegant touch to their wedding.

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Ariana Strings LLC is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. The team is praised for their professionalism, talent, and willingness to go above and beyond to make the day perfect. The extensive selection of music, the beautiful sound of the violin and cello duo, and the regal and angelic performances are mentioned as highlights of the experience. The team is described as kind, helpful, and supportive throughout the planning process, making Ariana Strings a popular choice for couples looking for a classical and elegant touch to their wedding.

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Neechee Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A truly elegant performance

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!
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Therese Sent on 12/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best choice!

Such a pleasure to work with! Ariana is kind and thoughtful. Live music is a must; and Ariana Strings is the obvious, best choice! She made our wedding a complete fairytale.
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Diana Sent on 12/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So helpful!

Ariana was our solo violinist for my small wedding with 6 guests. She was extremely helpful in crafting the perfect music selections for the day. I appreciated her positive attitude and thoughtfulness throughout the process.
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Ariana Straznicky
Founder, Lead Violinist

I've been performing for weddings and private events for nearly 10 years and each wedding season, I fall more and more in love. As a professional violinist, I am lucky to have a flourishing career performing in Connecticut's premier symphony orchestras, ballets, Broadway theater tours, and operas. Performing for brides and grooms is a wonderful creative outlet, allowing me to bring my art to new audiences, visit new places, and to jam with some of the greatest musicians around. Don't get me wrong, I love Beethoven and Mozart, but I can't help but smile each time I play tunes by The Beatles, Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love" or Journey's "Don't Stop Believing". Away from my music stand, I'm a wife and puppy mom, world traveler, spicy food aficionado, and photography newbie.

When you book an Ariana Strings ensemble, that means I'll be your one and only coordinator, helping you every step of the way. Over the years, I have fine-tuned my way of organizing all the details and helping my couples plan their ceremony and music. I want to make your planning process easy and fun. I'll incorporate your style preferences and personality so our music fits in with your overall wedding vision. Behind the scenes, I also work closely with your wedding planner, venue coordinator, and officiant, so everything will be perfectly in place for your wedding day.

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Mary Coburn Mary Coburn Wedding Officiants

I recently had the pleasure of working with Ariana and I hope I get to work with her again. It's always wonderful to have live musicians for a wedding but especially so when they are as talented and focused on creating a beautiful experience as Ariana was. She assembled a gorgeous trio and their music added a layer of depth that is always appreciated at an event as meaningful as a wedding ceremony. She was so organized (which I greatly appreciate) and we communicated weeks before the wedding to make sure we were on the same page. That kind of dedication is rare and it means that Ariana cares about the couples with whom she works. And that translates into an amazing experience for the couple, their families and their friends.

Bridget Caviness, Justice of the Peace Bridget Caviness, Justice of the Peace Wedding Officiants

I had the wonderful opportunity to meet and listen Ariana play during a ceremony. She was absolutely wonderful, never skipped a beat and transitioned seamlessly throughout the whole ceremony and cocktail hour. She was a true joy to work alongside. Highly recommend!

TM Photography TM Photography Wedding Photographers

Ariana is a superb musician. Her music brings life to the event and is a warm welcome at any wedding!!

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