Behind the Strings
We are passionate about creating a totally unique musical experience for you and your guests on your special day. Ariana Strings is locally-owned and operates out of Connecticut, featuring artists from Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, and Massachusetts. We provide expert guidance from the moment you book us right up until your wedding day. Our classical musicians deliver the high-level performances that will set the tone and ambiance for your wedding and have your guests raving for years to come.
Music may only last a moment, but our unforgettable experience that will last a lifetime.
Why Ariana Strings instead of any other strings?
We have a history and reputation of exceeding expectations. We break the industry norms to go above and beyond.
We’re an exclusive, tight-knit team comprised of professional musicians. You’ll find our musicians on stage with the top symphonies, performing in the pit of national Broadway tours, ballets, and opera theaters.
We know our way around not just playing, but truly performing in a way that creates a completely unforgettable experience for both you and your guests.
You’ll know exactly who will be there for your big day, you can even meet our core team and guest artists right here to see who we’ve curated to contribute to your once-in-a-lifetime memories.
We’re truly honored to play for you because we love music, and we know you love music, too. We can’t wait to bring the highest level of musicianship and artistry to your wedding day.
Photo credit: Katherine Donovan / Styled by Sarah Brehant Events
About Ariana
ah-ree-ah-na Origin: Greek Ἀριάδνη meaning "most holy/pure", because why settle for regular holiness when you can level up?
I've been performing for weddings and events for over 15 years and each season, I fall more and more in love. As a professional violinist and vocalist, I am lucky to have a flourishing career performing in Connecticut's incredible symphony, theater, and classical music scene. Performing for special events is a wonderful creative outlet, allowing me to bring my art to new audiences, meet wonderful people, and to jam with the greatest musicians around.
I love weddings because I know exactly what to do and how to help (I'm right on track as an Enneagram 2) Away from my music stand, I'm a wife and puppy mom, world traveler, and theater geek. I travel a lot (23 countries and counting), so ask me for recommendations before you book your honeymoon! I have an ear for accents and languages, and speak a few well enough to get in trouble when I travel. I love Broadway musicals so much that I star in shows and even wrote theater reviews for BroadwayWorld. I'm a Bravo-holic and I'm currently binging Southern Charm, Winter House, and Below Deck.
Credit: Michelle Carpenter Photography
Our Music Directors
Meet our incredible coordinators who handle all the behind-the-scenes magic! They’re my right hand, ensuring every musical moment is perfectly timed. Working seamlessly with your planner and vendor team, they ensure your vision comes to life. With them on board, you can relax knowing every detail is covered!
We are the music makers...
Ariana Strings players are 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. We provide the absolute highest level of professionalism when we bring the concert stage to your wedding day.
Performing in over 50-80 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.
You'll often see us playing in groups of 3 and 4, but there are actually 20 core musicians on our team not including guest artists.
Mission
For Our Couples
It is our mission to provide a high quality, musical experience for all couples by bringing the concert stage to your wedding day. It is our core belief that all loving couples deserve to have musicians that are committed to excellence and who are dedicated to making their wedding dreams a reality.
For the Artists
It is our mission to support all classical musicians by providing quality work that serves as a creative outlet which values and respects their time, talents, and commitment to their craft; and to provide an abundance of fulfilling work so they are able to continue to build a flourishing career in the arts industry.
"Ariana Strings was an absolute delight to work with from day one in my wedding planning process. Of all vendors we had, Ariana was one of the most organized, efficient, and reliable. The bride is given one-on-one attention to carefully curate all songs and when in doubt, Ariana has tons of video clips to help the bride decide which songs best fit the wedding. I’m so grateful to have had a string quartet, it was an unforgettable detail and experience for all our guests. Highly recommend Ariana Strings!"
Noelia, Aria Bride 2024