For Our Couples
Everything you need to know about planning and working with Ariana Strings.
Our Process
Over the last 17 years, we have performed for over 800 weddings and events. We have seen the wedding world change dramatically and we are here to support you with our vast experience and resources. This process is in place to provide you with the structure you need for easy planning, communication, and an amazing experience. Please don't go outside of it - We have a plan for a reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Demos & Repertoire
Setup Requirements
Storage
Each ensemble brings a ton of equipment for your wedding day. To avoid our cases, personal belongings, and backup equipment making an unwelcome appearance in your photos, please arrange to have a separate storage area or closet ready for us upon our arrival. Many venues have space for this, but they need to know in advance. Outdoors or in our cars is not acceptable. We cannot be parted from our equipment as is dangerous for our instruments (like heating up in cars) and, if we need to access it, it will take away from your performance time.
Setup Requirements & Considerations
Ensure our group is performing under shade. We read our music off of iPads, so we may need to change positions depending on the lighting (ex: a glare on the screen).
For safety, please keep the musicians away from walkways, the bar, and anywhere that guests will congregate, making sure to leave plenty of space as per the space requirements below. A guest who tries to sneak in between us can cause irreparable damage and cause injury. A stage or separate performance area is always recommended.
Please review the space requirements as listed in your contract. Please make sure these items are ready upon our arrival (up to 2 hours prior to the ceremony) to avoid any delays. If the minimum space requirements are not provided, the ensemble will not be able to perform.
Questions your planner and venue coordinator will ask you
How will we time the music?
Our music director will work with you closely and cue the musicians for your processional or we will work with your venue coordinator or wedding planner to ensure cues are delivered seamlessly.
Weather
Beautiful music, no matter the forecast.
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String instruments—and our musicians—can only safely perform under the right weather conditions. Temperature, humidity, and precipitation all can have a detrimental effect.
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If conditions are unsafe for the instruments or our team, the ensemble will not be able to perform.
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If the temperature is over 70ºF, significant shade (from trees or a tent, which covers the entire ensemble and all equipment) must be provided.
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In cases of rain, a tent must be provided or the ensemble must be moved indoors. We have a tent available for rental, subject to availability.
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In cases of high humidity or temperatures below 60ºF or above 95ºF, the ensemble must be moved indoors to a temperature-controlled building.
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Our amplification add-on can allow us to more easily play from an indoor location for an outdoor event.
Custom Attire
We love any excuse to glam it up! Our standard attire is concert black, but you are welcome to upgrade to formal attire or we can match your wedding colors. Below are a few examples from past performances. Please note an additional fee may apply if it is not in our wardrobe.
Be heard
Ceremony Sound
Your friends and family want to hear your love story, so you need a great ceremony sound system to pick up all the voices in your ceremony (like you, your officiant, and your readers).
No power source nearby? We've got you covered with battery-powered options.
Support for Strings
Sound Design
You found the best classical wedding musicians and should truly hear them! While our acoustic groups are heard well under most circumstances, there are spaces which benefit from the added boost.
We bring our own dedicated human sound engineer (Penelope is only featured for your - and our - amusement), who continuously monitors and masters our sound as we perform. For quality assurance, we do not allow third parties to amplify our ensemble.
We've invested in top-of-the-line equipment and pros, so the warmth and velvety tone you love will still be there.
