Evanston Strings is Chicago’s premier source for exquisite, top-tier musical experiences. With more than 400 weddings and luxury events to our name, we bring unmatched refinement, artistry, and seamless professionalism to every celebration.

At the heart of Evanston Strings is our signature string quartet — the hallmark of our artistry and the gold standard for luxury weddings. With its rich, full-bodied sound and elegant visual presence, the quartet transforms ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions into cinematic, unforgettable moments. It is the ensemble of choice for couples seeking a timeless, sophisticated atmosphere.

Our musicians are conservatory-trained, multi-genre specialists who have performed with world-renowned artists including Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Laufey, Herbie Hancock, and Common. From the timeless elegance of Mozart to modern favorites of Van Morrison and Billie Eilish, Bridgerton selections, and Bollywood wedding classics, our repertoire is both sophisticated and deeply versatile.

Whether you envision the lush resonance of our hallmark quartet or a captivating solo violinist, we curate a bespoke musical experience tailored to your ceremony, aesthetic, and personal taste. Every client receives dedicated, concierge-level coordination with unlimited planning meetings to ensure every detail — from repertoire to ambience — is flawless.

In addition to our private clients, we are trusted by distinguished corporate partners such as Microsoft and maintain longstanding relationships with top event planners and premier venues throughout Chicagoland.

We believe in memorable moments.

Our Approach

Celebrate in Style

We craft custom musical experiences for each event — from elegant weddings to luxury special events. Our ensembles include:
- Soloists (Violin, Cello, Piano, Harp *additional fees apply)
- Duets (2 Violins, Violin + Cello, Violin + Piano)
- String Trios (Violin, Viola, Cello)
- String Quartets (2 Violins, Viola, Cello)
- String or Full Orchestra

Make it stress-free

Talent and skills are important, but good communication and reliability make all the difference. Evanston Strings has successfully serviced hundreds of events, offering concierge-level service to clients seeking personalized attention, quality, and dependability. We offer unlimited consultations to get the perfect playlist, expertly navigate the unforeseen circumstances, and ensure the musical portion goes off without a hitch. It doesn’t hurt that we can play just about anything!

When curating a romantic atmosphere for your wedding day, nothing leaves an emotional impact like live music. Begin the wedding ceremony with an intimate prelude performance for guests to enjoy as they arrive. Choose songs that are perfectly “you” to walk down the aisle to. Then, customize a fun, upbeat playlist to entertain guests during cocktail hour.

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