Ariana Strings is the multi-award-winning Connecticut wedding music company featuring phenomenal professional musicians performing all the hits from 1645 to today. With 18 unique ensembles (everything from solo violin to a string orchestra), your event will be anything but cookie-cutter. We put the class in classical and we know how to get the party started. Looking for Bridgerton-style string covers? That's what we do best!
We were so delighted with the musicians who played at our event. From start to finished, I was impressed with the professionalism and skill of Ariana and her accompaniment. The music made our event so rich and beautiful. A worthwhile investment in the perfect day!
Response from Ariana Strings: Classical Wedding Music Ensembles:
Thank you so much, Kevin! It was such a pleasure to perform for your Easter service. We had a lovely time working with you and performing for your holiday event. Thank you again for having us!
We hired Ariana Strings to perform at our wedding ceremony a few weeks back and we were nothing but impressed! Not only did we truly enjoy the violin and guitar duet, but we heard nothing but positive compliments from our wedding guests! Ariana was extremely professional throughout each encounter we had and she arose to any request that we threw at her. I would highly recommend Ariana Strings for any musical needs and hope to work with her again in the future!
Response from Ariana Strings: Classical Wedding Music Ensembles:
Thank you so much, Susan! It was such a pleasure to perform for you and Bryant. Your wedding ceremony on the river was such a beautiful scene and we had a wonderful time meeting you and your guests. Thank you for having us and thank you so much for taking the time to write us your incredible review! Congratulations again on your wedding and best wishes!
Ariana is amazing! You could not ask for a more professional and talented musician. I had originally intended for her to play for the processional and recessional at my wedding. We were an hour late getting the ceremony started but she continued to play, much to the delight of our guests, even though we had only contracted her for an hour! Ariana's playing was exquisite! She definitely went above and beyond to make my wedding a special day. A true professional and very accommodating! I would not hesitate to use her again for any event.
On Oct. 2, 2010, I married the man I love and every detail of that day contributed to make it the best day of my life. Ariana Straznicky was part of that incredibly special day. She played the violin and added a unique touch to our ceremony. If I didn't already have the proof I needed during the actual ceremony, then I certainly did when I went to my reception and had multiple friends and family comment on how beautiful the music was. In terms of planning and preparation, Ariana was easy to work with, knew and obtained all of the sheet music, showed up early on the day of the ceremony and executed the job effortlessly.I encourage anyone looking to add a violinist to a ceremony or special event to strongly consider the work of Ariana Straznicky. It is without hesitation that I highly recommend her.
Price Range: $1100-3800
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: Chinese, English, French
Unions: AFM
The Ariana Strings team is incredibly versatile. We offer the following ensembles, which can all play classical and pop music favorites:
String Quartet (2 Violins, Viola, & Cello)
String Trio (2 Violins, & Cello)
Violin Duet
Violin & Cello Duet
Violin & Viola Duet
Violin & Piano Duet
Violin & Flute
Solo Violinist
Solo Cellist
We perform for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours and coordinate all the details surrounding your wedding music needs.
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Ariana Strings brings world-class musicians from the concert stage to your wedding. Our ensembles feature professional, conservatory-trained musicians performing a wide variety of music: everything from traditional classical music and jazz standards to Broadway & Disney favorites along with today's rock and pop hits. Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life and Ariana Strings will bring the highest level of professionalism and go above and beyond for your special day. Offering solo violinists, violin duet, violin & cello duet, violin & guitar duo, violin & piano duo, string trio, and the classic string quartet (2 violins, viola, & cello) for ceremonies, cocktail hours, private parties, receptions, and more!
Ariana Strings acoustic ensembles do not require any microphones nor sound amplification as our instruments are designed for concert halls and are very resonant. This includes the string trio, string quartet, violin duet, violin and cello duet, violin and flute duet, and violin & viola duet.
For larger crowds, the violin and guitar duet performs on electric instruments with a top of the line amplification system.
| May 04, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding |
| April 27, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding |
| May 14, 2016 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Surprise |
| August 28, 2015 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Studio Session |
For weddings, here is a selection of hand-picked classical music favorites for ceremonies. If you'd like to see more or are interested in pop music selections, please visit my website or email us directly.
Processional
(For the groom, bridesmaids, grandparents, parents, etc.)
Bach Air on the G String from Suite No. 3 in D Major
Bach Arioso from Cantata No. 156
Bach Largo from Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor
Bach Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring from Cantata No. 147
Bach March in D Major from the Anna Magdalene Notebook
Bach/Gounod Ave Maria
Campra Rigaudon
Bach Sheep May Safely Grace from Cantata No. 208
Franck Pains Angelicus from Messe Solonelle, Op. 12
Handel Largo from Xerxes
Handel Air from Water Music Suite
Massenet Meditation de Thais
Mozart Ave Verum Corpus from K. 618
Mozart Andante from Divertimento No. 1
Mozart March from “The Marriage of Figaro”
Pachelbel Canon in D
Schubert Ave Maria
Telemann Andante
Vivaldi “Winter” from The Four Seasons
Bride's Processional
Bach Air on the G String from Suite No. 3 in D Major
Bach/Gounod Ave Maria
Beethoven Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9
Clarke Trumpet Voluntary
Handel La Rejouissance from Royal Fireworks Music
Handel Hornpipe from Water Music Suite
Handel Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Mascagni Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticate
Pachelbel Canon in D
Mendelssohn Wedding March from Midsummer Night’s Dream
Purcell Trumpet Tune
Schubert Ave Maria
Vivaldi “Spring” from The Four Seasons
Wagner Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride) from Lohengrin
Recessional
Bach Gigue from Suite No. 3 in D Major
Beethoven Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9
Clarke Trumpet Voluntary
Handel La Rejouissance
Handel Hornpipe from Water Music Suite
Handel Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Mendelssohn Wedding March
Mouret Rondeau from Symphonies de Fanfares
Mozart Allegro from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525
Pachelbel Canon in D
Purcell Trumpet Tune
Vivaldi “Spring” from The Four Seasons
Special Moments
(Signing the Registrar, Lighting a Candle, Communion, etc.)
Bach Air on the G String from Suite No. 3 in D Major
Bach Arioso from Cantata No. 156
Bach/Gounod Ave Maria
Bach Sheep May Safely Graze from Cantata No. 208
Corelli La Folia
Franck Pains Angelicus from Messe Solonelle, Op. 12
Mascagni Intermezzo
Schubert Ave Maria
~~~I also offer a wide variety of Pop, Jazz, and Broadway tunes. I try my best to accommodate all requests, so please contact me if you have a special song in mind.
~~~Here is my repertoire list for various ensembles, including solo violin, string duets, string trio, and string quartet.
******** String Quartet **********
Music for 2 violins, viola, & cello
******* Classical *********
Halleluja Chorus G. F. Handel
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba G. F. Handel
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring J.S. Bach
Ave Maria C. Gounoud
Double Concerto for Two Violins J.S. Bach
Humoresque A. Dvorak
Finale A. Dvorak
Noctourne F. Chopin
Largo G. F. Handel
The Girl with the Flaxen Hair C. Debussy
Ride of the Valkyries R. Wagner
"All We Like Sheep" from The Messiah G.F. Handel
"Prelude" from English Suite No. 3 J.S. Bach
Symphony No. 5, 1st movement L. van Beethoven
"Flower Duet" from Lakme L. Delibes
Fr Elise L. van Beethoven
Gymnopedie No. 1 E. Satie
Symphony No. 77, 4th movement J. Haydn
"Three Little Maids" from The Mikado A. Sullivan
Eine kleine Nachtmusik W. A. Mozart
Ode to Joy L. van Beethoven
La Paix G. F. Handel
Panis Angelicus C. Franck
Canon in D J. Pachelbel
The Four Seasons: Spring A. Vivaldi
The Four Seasons: Winter (Largo) A. Vivaldi
Hornpipe in D G. F. Handel
Ave Verum Corpus W. A. Mozart
Gopak M. Mousorgsky
March in D Major G.F. Handel
Menuetto from Serenade No. 1 J. Brahms
Menuet in D G. F. Handel
The Cuckoo L. C. Daquin
O mio babbino caro Puccini "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess G. Gershwin
Greensleeves Anonymous
Dance of the Blessed Spirits Chr. W. von Gluck
Serenade, Op. 44 A. Dvorak
Clair de Lune C. Debussy
Cavalleria rusticana P. Mascagni
Concerto Grosso No. 8, Op. 6 A. Corelli
The Four Seasons: Autumn A. Vivaldi
Anitra's Dance (Tanz) E. Grieg
*******Popular & World*********
Comme Il Faut (tango) E. Arolas
Francini (tango) J. Cohen
La Vie en Rose Luis Guglielmi & Edith Piaf
You Raise Me Up B. Graham & R. Lovland
My Heart Will Go On (Love theme from “Titanic”) J. Horner arr. Larry Moore
At Last Harry Warren & Mack Gordon
*********** String Trio ********
Music for 2 violins cello
OR
violin, viola, & cello
Trumpet Tune Purcell
Trumpet Voluntary Clarke
Wedding March Wagner
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba Handel
Rondeau Mouret
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Bach
Ave Maria Schubert
Air on the G String Bach
Canon Pachelbel
Largo from the Four Seasons Vivaldi
La Rejouissance from Royal Fireworks Music Handel
Air from Water Music in F Handel
Bourree from Water Music in F Handel
Hornpipe from Water Music in F Handel
Hornpipe from Water Music in D Handel
Wedding March Mendelssohn
******** String Duo *********
Music for two Violins
OR
Violin & Cello
****Classical********
Trumpet Tune Henry Purcell
Trumpet Voluntary Clarke
Prelude From Te Deum Charpentier
La Rejouissance from Royal Fireworks Music G.F. Handel
Rondeau Jean-Joseph Mouret
Air On The G String Johann Sebastian Bach
Wedding March Richard Wagner
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba G.F. Handel
Air, Bourree, and Hornpipe from Water Music in F G.F. Handel
Hornpipe from Water Music in D G.F. Handel
Ave Maria Franz Schubert
Canon in D Johann Pachelbel
Sheep May Safely Graze Johann Sebastian Bach
Wachet Auf Johann Sebastian Bach
Largo from the Four Seasons Antonio Vivaldi
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring Johann Sebastian Bach
Ode to Joy Ludwig van Beethoven
Meditation From Thais Jules Massenet
Arioso Johann Sebastian Bach
Minuet No. 1* Johann Sebastian Bach
Minuet No. 2* Johann Sebastian Bach
Minuet No. 3* Johann Sebastian Bach
Chorus from “Judas Maccabaeus” G.F. Handel
Musette* Johann Sebastian Bach
Boure* G. F. Handel
Gavotte* P. Martini
Minuet* Johann Sebastian Bach
Minuet in G* L. van. Beethoven
*Denotes violin duo only.
********Popular**********
So This is Love (from Disney’s “Cinderella”) arranged by A. Straznicky
Chasing Cars Snow Patrol arranged by A. Straznicky
Bittersweet Symphony arranged by A. Straznicky
Satin Doll Composed Duke Ellington
I Got It Bad Duke Ellington, Paul Webster
Day Dream Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn
I'm Just A Lucky So And So Duke Ellington, Mack David
Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me Duke Ellington, Bob Russell
Don't Get Around Much Anymore Duke Ellington, Bob Russell
Take The "A" Train Composed Billy Strayhorn
In A Sentimental Mood Duke Ellington, I. Mills, M. Kurtz
It Don't Mean A Thing Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
Mood Indigo Duke Ellington, I. Mills, A. Bigard
Sophisticated Lady Duke Ellington, I. Mills, M. Parish
Solitude Eddie DeLange, Irving Mills, D. Ellington
The Creole Love Call Duke Ellington
Prelude To A Kiss Duke Ellington, I. Mills, I. Gordon
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
Caravan Irving Mills, Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol
******** Solo Violin *******
Includes all of the above repertoire and more.
| Ariana | Lead violinist, Manager |
| Sarah | Violinist |
| Sarah | Cellist |
| Amy | Violist |
| Netta | Violinist |
| Tina | Violinist & Violist |
| Simon | Violinist & Arranger |
| Elizabeth | Cellist |
| Suxiao | Violinist, Violist, and Arranger |
Beethoven, J.S. Bach, Journey, The Beatles, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran
1 chair per performer
Wilton, CT 
Harpist
49 Verified Bookings Joan S. said “Wendy is such an accomplished musician and consummate professional. She provided the music for a family memorial service, conferring with the minister…”
Cornwall, NY
Pianist
70 Verified Bookings Bernadette M. said “The music boutique was excellent they played classical music for my ceremony and modern music for my cocktail hour it was perfect.”
Stony Brook, NY
String Quartet
318 Verified Bookings Rory M. said “Our cellist showed up early to set up and played beautifully. Knowing when to transition between songs could have been better, but part of that was my…”
Redding, CT
String Quartet
8 Verified Bookings Barb L. said “Very easy team to work with, delivered exactly as described. Professional and beautifully played.”
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