Modern Strings
Ceremony pricing
Prices start at $650
Packages
Category: Ceremony-only musician
Type: String ensemble
Genres: Classical, Pop/Top 40s
About Modern Strings
Modern Strings
We are a husband and wife team located in New Haven, Connecticut who have played over 1000+ weddings and hire professionals from the top orchestras in New England. As a modern couple ourselves, recently married in May of 2021, we are very familiar with the process on both sides. Modern Strings offers a variety of ensemble choices for your budget that range from a solo violinist, to an electric duo, to full string quartet. Whether you are wanting to stay classic or try something unique, our music library can offer you classical, pop, religious, film, jazz music, and more!
We believe that the modern couple, should have modern musicians that can take play in a variety of styles in order to create a personalized experience for their event. Planning a wedding is an exciting time, and you'll have not one, but two people to assist in complementing your musical style to your wedding.
Performance samples
Services
Services
- Hear us live
- Learning new songs
Musical genres
- Classical
- Pop/Top 40s
Event types
- Cocktail hour
- Elopement
- Engagement party
- Rehearsal dinner
- Wedding ceremony
- Wedding shower
- Welcome party
Modern Strings packages
Solo
Solo violinist. Any style of choice. Amplified.
- Ceremony and/or Cocktail hour music
The Duo
Two musicians. Options can be two violins, violin and cello, violin and guitar, or violin & harp. All ensembles are amplified.
- Music for ceremony and/or cocktail hour
The String Trio
Three musicians. Musicians include (2 violins and cello). Amplified.
- Music for ceremony and/or cocktail hour
The Jazz Trio
Three musicians. Usually violin, guitar, and upright bass. Keys can be subbed in place of guitar.
- Music for ceremony and/or cocktail hour
Reviews
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46 reviews
Cocktail Hour Violinist
We hired Modern Strings for our cocktail hour during our wedding and had such a wonderful experience! Communication was excellent from the very beginning. Celine took the time to speak with me on the phone and walk through the different musician options, helping us decide what would work best for the size of our event. She was always quick to respond to emails and made the planning process so easy. We were able to select our top song requests, and our violinist performed them beautifully during our cocktail hour. They arrived on time, were completely professional, and played so wonderfully that we received countless compliments from our guests. The music added such an elegant touch to our celebration and really elevated our guests experience. I highly recommend Modern Strings to anyone looking for talented, professional musicians who will make your event truly special!
Fantastic String Trio!
Modern Strings is the best of the best! We recently got married with our reception at The Riverhouse in Haddam. We wanted some sort of live music during cocktail hour to enhance the experience and when we found Modern Strings we knew they would be perfect! From the initial communication with Celine figuring out the best ensemble for the amount of guests we were expecting, to curating our song selections, the entire process was perfect! Celine and Ben are so quick to respond and extremely helpful. The string trio that we had was nothing short of amazing! Thank you for being a part of our day and bringing that special element into our celebration.
Modern Strings Will Elevate Your Event!!
From the first time we reached out to Modern Strings, Celine and Ben were incredibly prompt, professional, and accommodating. Their communication was exceptional, and they worked patiently with us through numerous changes to the music selections leading up to the wedding. On the day of, their performance was nothing short of spectacular - their elegant and beautiful playing elevated our ceremony, making it sound truly magical without the need for a formal rehearsal. Celine and Ben's attentiveness and flexibility were invaluable, and we are so grateful to them for helping to make our special day truly unforgettable.
Perfect Addition
Modern Strings came as a recommendation from Rosa at the Tyde at Walnut Beach and I couldn't have been more pleased with her recommendation. They played for my daughter's wedding on June 29, 2025 and everyone enjoyed the music tremendously. They were so easy to communicate with and very accommodating with song choices. I highly recommend Modern Strings for any occasion. They are definitely a class act!
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