Sensational String Sisters

These ladies did play the requested songs beautifully at my wedding last year, but there were a few issues. It would have been nice to have had them at the rehearsal, but that would have cost us extra and wasn’t worth it to me. I didn’t find out until later (since I was getting ready), but one of the ladies was late getting there, but she did make it in time for the procession. Also, when they played Ave Maria, it was awkwardly cut short when we finished lighting our unity candle. There may be better options out there that are worth exploring, but the ladies are definitely talented and filled the chapel with lovely music, so I can’t complain.

The String Sisters were so professional and very talented. They made the booking process painless and accepted PayPal so we were able to pay them easily and fast. We had a lot of people in our processional and they played some great music to make the processional very special leading up to the ceremony. They even played at our cocktail hour and made the party very intimate. We would recommend the String Sisters for any wedding ceremony and cocktail hour that is looking for a special way to make music an intimate part of their wedding day!

I hired the Sensational String Sisters for one of our largest events we have at work open to the San Diego Business community, drawing 200 – 250 attendees. I couldn’t have been more pleased with their performance, and they were so easy to work with. All communication leading up to the event was prompt and thorough. The musicians arrived early, the music was fabulous, the song selections were perfect, and the musicians were dressed professionally. I highly recommend using them for your event!

It was an okay experience. We came across Amy and Regina at bridal bazaar and they made a really great first impression. They would bring two violins for a hour ceremony for $ 300. On the day of the wedding:
Pros:
1. The musicians showed up on time.
2. They played the requested processional and recessional songs.
Cons:
1. The ceremony started late (tends to happen during weddings). The musicians stayed an extra half an hour on their own will. I got an email with a bill for an additional $ 100 (discounted from $ 150) for something I didn’t provide authorization for.
2. The musicians weren’t Amy or Regina, the ones I was booking. They hired other musicians for my special day. I also wasn’t notified about that beforehand.
3. We were not made aware that the musicians could not play in the sun. The sensational string sisters knew it was an outdoor ceremony in the park. The musicians sat in the back of the audience which made it more difficult to hear. Professionals would have either brought this point up or brought a big umbrella.
4. I asked for Amy and Regina to check out the site 10 months before the wedding to see if they needed a PA system. The site was right next the freeway and had a lot of noise. I provided them with a short video clip of the noise as well. They insisted that they could be heard everywhere and there was never a time where their music couldn’t be heard. My guests could not hear them play. I guess this is the first.
If I could go back, I would have just gotten some speakers with a CD. My personal experience wasn’t worth the money.
If you would like to book them, make sure the venue is indoors, confirm that the sisters will be the ones playing at your wedding, and let them know if you would like them to play in the event that the ceremony goes longer than anticipated. Communication goes a long way, especially for something as important as a wedding.

So happy with our ceremony musicians. I met Amy and Regina at the Bridal Bazaar and was so excited, because I absolutely loved the idea of violin music. Not only did we get amazing music but wonderful vendors. Throughout wedding planning they always emailed me promptly and responded to all my questions. Our ceremony was at a Catholic church, which involved extra planning and working also with the church music coordinator. They were wonderful with communicating with her as well.
They arrived early, played such beautiful music throughout, beginning with music while guests were being seated. The procession music was perfectly timed and even more gorgeous. I just can’t say enough good things. They were PERFECT ceremony musicians! If you want beautiful violin ceremony music from professional and helpful musicians, then book Sensational String Sisters!

Excellent!
These girls are so nice. They respond incredibly quickly and couldn’t be more organized. I certainly recommend. They even traveled to Dana Point for my wedding. No complaints at all!

I hired Sensational Strings for my wedding in May and they were absolutely phenomenal! When I found out that they donate a portion to 3^rd world music programs and donate playing time to different organizations, it swayed me to contact them. While watching my wedding video I thought that the videographer had used a CD because the sound quality was exceptional. They showed up early and prepared to my client consultation meeting and the day of my wedding. I wanted my wedding vendors to match the style of my wedding, and they showed up looking classy, professional, and youthful. (Unlike most white hired aged string ensembles).
As my situation continued to change and develop they were sweet, flexible and extremely accommodating. They were willing to travel to my out of the way location. I asked for several non-​traditional pieces and they took the time to arrange the songs to fit for my wedding entrance and exit. Pricing wise, they gave me the best deal I could find, and I loved how they opened the door for negotiating the price down stating «We want to fit with your budget needs.»
I highly recommend Sensational Strings for their music services. Having just graduated with my MBA, I was impressed with their business setup, pricing, marketing availability, and cooperation with our needs. These ladies knocked it out of the ball park through their quality sound in performance, excellent customer intimacy, and their focus for a better world through music.

Beautiful music – and, gosh, Amy and Regina (a.k.a. Sensational String Sisters) loooove referring to their «beautiful music” – seems a lot less significant when combined with communication issues, disorganization, missed cues, and arrogance.
My guy and I met these pretty young ladies at the January 2012 Bridal Bazaar, and, in a rare moment of spontaneity, I made the executive decision to contract with Sensational String Sisters to play our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Amy and Regina reached out to us not long after the convention, but I believe every major contact after that first email was initiated by me. I even had to follow-​up with them for a response to our invitation to stay for the reception dinner.
For our recent untraditional wedding my husband and I created a detailed and incredibly important timeline document to be used by us, our family members involved in the ceremony, our photographer, and our main contact at our venue. This timeline was also sent to Amy and Regina the week of the wedding, and the violinists acknowledged the document, saying it looked great. When the wedding came and went, however, it was clear Amy and Regina had paid little attention to our document, as issues the ladies wrote off as miscommunication were clearly addressed in the timeline.
Here are the key problems we experienced with Sensational String Sisters:
* The week of the wedding we were told we still owed money. No, I said, receipt of the balance check was confirmed in March via email. I was annoyed by the mistake and the corresponding excuse for the payment confusion: «About 99% of our clients pay the remaining balance the day of, which is why we had the mix up.»
* They missed the processional (Canon) cue, causing my husband and our mothers to awkwardly stop in partial view of our guests while our venue contact walked over to chatting Amy and Regina to tell them to play.
* During cocktail hour they packed up and left nearly 30 minutes before the time noted in the timeline.
* They checked their cell phones often during our wedding festivities, and guests have actually mentioned that to me.
* In hindsight, I wish we’d been given a more formal contract with areas to specify details and preferences. Such a document would have likely eliminated some problems.
Perhaps what’s most frustrating to me about Sensational String Sisters is that they charge their clients extra to attend any sort of rehearsal. The reason they require an additional fee, they said, is that they’ve played together so many times that they basically have performing down to a science; they’re just THAT good. I beg to differ.
We were denied any sort of refund.
I’d love to include the entire post-​wedding email chain between me and Sensational String Sisters, but there’s no room. Here’s just a sample…
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Ladies,
In the 07FEB2012 email, the same email you referenced below, I clearly stated that «our Officiant, parents, Jesse, and me» will walk down the aisle, and, as noted in the timeline document, Canon was to play as we all walked down the aisle, not just for the bride’s procession.
We also don’t appreciate that you felt the need to note «wonderful compliments from [our] friends and family» in your email below. Our friends and family are not your clients, and, while you may have received compliments, you apparently were spared the criticism that was also related to your performance.
We are also having a difficult time understanding the «played in the direct heat of the sun» comment in your email below. You were seated on an oceanfront covered patio, the same as all our guests as well as us, the bride and groom. You never communicated any specific seating arrangements, and, if you had, we’d have obliged.
We are disappointed in your lack of attention to our timeline document and your response to our concerns. It is very clear that little attention was paid to our important timeline document, regardless of the fact that you acknowledged the document and that we took the time to highlight the portions applicable to you.
Take care.
Kristin & Jesse