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For Sarah & Jackson’s wedding on Nov. 23, 2024…

Dear Karen,
Thank you for being part of our special day! Happy Thanksgiving!
Sarah & Jack
Group: Piano & Violin
Venue: The Mason, Dallas, TX

For Mackenzie & Ray’s wedding on Oct. 26, 2024…

Dear Karen,
Just wanted to thank you for a lovely performance by your musicians. They were wonderful and enjoyed by all. Thank you again and we all really appreciated it.
Holly Ennis (Mother of Bride), Mackenzie & Ray
Group: Trumpet & String Trio
Venue: The French Farmhouse, Collinsville, TX

For Rachel & Joe’s wedding on Oct. 19, 2024…

Dear Karen (and team!),
WOW! What a wonderful weekend it was celebrating Rachel and Joe! Thank you so much for all of your hard work, patience, and flexibility in making sure the wedding was a success. I so appreciate it! Hope to work with ya’ll again soon! Best,
Abbie, Owner + Lead Planner of Abbie Oswalt Events
Group: Piano & String Trio
Venue: Residence, Arlington, TX

For Izzy & Quint’s wedding on Oct. 5, 2024…

Hello Fabulous Vendors,
Thank you so much for your hard work on Izzy and Quint’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully, and it could not have happened without all of you. We appreciate your service, professionalism, and hard work – and we know the newlyweds do, too.  It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Chloe Allday, Owner + Lead Planner of Allday Events
Group: String Trio
Venue: Residence, Dallas, TX

For Jennifer & Mitchell’s wedding on Sept. 28, 2024…

Hello Karen,
Our family and friends are blowing up my phone with so many compliments on the wedding! All have mentioned what a beautiful venue it was and how much they enjoyed the lovely ceremony music. I’m sorry that I didn’t have the opportunity to come over in person and thank you and your fellow musicians for creating such a beautiful moment for Jennifer and Mitch! Thanks also for working with our unusual music selections and making the process so easy for us! With gratitude,
Pete and Jill (Parents of Bride)
Group: Piano Trio
Venue: Arlington Hall at Lee Park, Dallas, TX

For Reid & Mitch’s wedding on Sept. 14, 2024…

Hi Everyone,
Thank you so much for all your hard work on Saturday! Reid, Mitch, and their families sang nothing but praises and were so happy with the wedding! I look forward to working with you all again!
Alexus Barkley, Lead Planner of Plan Revelry
Group: String Trio + Solo Violin
Venue: Broadway Baptist Church + Fort Worth Club, Fort Worth, TX

For Danika & James’ wedding on Aug. 30, 2024…

Karen and Serenata Strings,
We are deeply grateful for the beautiful music you provided at our wedding. Thank you for your talent, professionalism and for contributing so significantly to the joy of our celebration.
Danika & James Do
Group: Piano Quartet
Venue: The Milestone Mansion, Aubrey, TX

For Amber & Caleb’s wedding on Aug. 23, 2024…

Hello Karen,
Thank you for providing wonderful music for our son’s wedding last Friday. The musicians did an amazing job and it sounded wonderful! Thanks again for everything! We will happily refer you all to anyone with an upcoming wedding!
Allyson (Mother of Bride)
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Springs, Valley View, TX

For Lin & Harry’s vow renewal on Aug. 17, 2024…

Karen,
Just a quick note to thank you for the beautiful quartet on Saturday for my 35-year vow ceremony. The quartet was wonderful, and I got so many compliments on their performance. It made my day extra special. Even the priest commented on how beautiful the music was. They were right on cue with every song. Thank you so much and I hope to work with you again very soon.
Lin & Harry
Group: Flute Quartet
Venue: Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Plano, TX

For Angela & Bryan’s cocktail hour on Aug. 10, 2024…

Serenata Strings provided the perfect touch of elegance to our wedding on 8/10/24! They were incredibly accommodating with our sheet music, ensuring that everything went off without a hitch. Their performance during our cocktail hour added a sophistication and refined element to the event, creating a truly memorable atmosphere. The music was beautiful and perfectly set the tone of the evening. We couldn’t have asked for a better addition to our special day and highly recommend Serenata Strings for anyone looking to enhance their event with stunning live music!
Angela & Bryan
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The 4Eleven, Fort Worth, TX

For Taylor & Joshua’s wedding on July 14, 2024…

Dear Karen and Serenata Strings,
Beyond Grateful! Thank you so very much for being a part of this special day!
The McMeen Family
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The French Farmhouse, Collinsville, TX

For Avery & Brady’s wedding on July 13, 2024…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for doing an amazing job on Saturday. I have already recommended you to several friends who have kids getting married in the next year and will continue to sing your praises. Many thanks,
Carrie Denson (Mother of Bride)
Group: String Trio
Venue: D’Vine Grace Vineyard, McKinney, TX

For Grace & Xander’s wedding on July 7, 2024…

Karen,
Thank you for the performance at my daughter, Grace’s wedding! It was a wonderful day and you all contributed to that. Love,
Veronica McFadden (Mother of Bride)
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Olana, Hickory Creek, TX

For Jennabeth & Michael’s wedding on June 29, 2024…

Hello vendor team!
Kerrie and I just wanted to say thank you for all the hard work you all put into making Jennabeth & Mike’s day such a success. They were absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out and how smoothly the day went start to finish. It was “Simply the Best.” A special shout out to anyone (Serenata Strings and other vendors) that braved the 99/feels like 107 degree heat any any time because it was no joke! Looking forward to future collaborations!!
Samantha Garrigan, Lead Wedding Planner of A Stylish Soiree
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Hotel Crescent, Fort Worth, TX

For Kaitlin & Jean Carlo’s wedding on June 15, 2024…

Hi Karen + Serenata Strings,
Thank you so much for being part of our wedding day! It was so much fun to work with you on the song program + we appreciate you guys learning the Lindsey Stirling + Hans Zimmer songs! Our favs. You guys were incredibly talented + we are so grateful to have you as part of our day! Thanks again,
Kaitlin & JC
Group: String Trio
Venue: Hotel Swexan, Dallas, TX

For Caroline & Jacob’s wedding on June 8, 2024…

Hi Vendor Team,
Anna and I wanted to send a quick note just to thank you all again for everything you did to bring Caroline + Jacob’s wedding vision to life last Saturday at the Arboretum! The heat didn’t make the day easy for any of us, so we appreciate everyone’s patience, flexibility, and willingness to push through in less-than-ideal conditions. Anna and I are proud of the work we all did together, and C+J are so grateful! Again, thank you all so much. This was a dream team of vendors, and it was a joy with all of you!
Anna Martin, Lead Planner
Ginny Greene Boland, Owner + Creative Director of Julep Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Angela & Colton’s wedding on May 25, 2024…

Hi Everyone,
I wanted to send a quick thank you for helping make Angela + Colton’s wedding amazing. It was such a smooth, lovely day – we have a great team and they were absolutely overjoyed with everything. As always, thank you for making me look good. You all killed it!
Corinne Sullivan, CWP, Owner + Principle Planner of Social Graces
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Joule, Dallas, TX

For a Bridgerton Party on May 16, 2024…

Hi Karen,
THANK YOU for providing such talented musicians for Sunago Bell’s Bridgerton Party! We had a wildly successful turnout (all in all 300+ guests attended during the come and go party times). It was a spectacular evening! Your musicians created such a beautiful atmosphere and time of dancing for those who attended. A big thank you to you and thank you to them! As always it was a pleasure working with you. We hope to see you out at Sunago Bell more often with your team being a Preferred Vendor. Several booked clients as well as inquiring clients attended the party and witnessed your musicians at work. I hope this brings you all to visit us again for our clients’ events.  Thank you again! Hope to see you soon!
Bobbie Baldwin, Owner + Lead Wedding Planner of Merrily Married Events
Group: Piano & Violin Duo
Venue: Sunago Bell, Denton, TX

For Kala & Ryan’s wedding on May 11, 2024…

We hired Serenata Strings to play at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They were incredible! It really made it so much more memorable and all of our guests were talking about how classy it was. They played so well and it was just perfect! I highly recommend them to play for your wedding or any event.
Kala & Ryan
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Carlisle Room, Dallas, TX

For Jenny & Walter’s wedding on May 11, 2024…

Hi Karen,
I didn’t get the chance to say hi to the musicians on our wedding day, but I wanted to give a huge thank you to you and your team for the wonderful event. The music was incredible. I had guests commenting on how great the music was. I will be writing a wonderful review for you guys! Thank you again!
Jenny & Walter
Group: String Duo
Venue: The Stoneleigh-Le Meridien, Dallas, TX

For Nicki & Rylan’s wedding on May 11, 2024…

Hi,
I just wanted to send a quick note and thank you all! Nicki and Rylan and their parents are incredibly happy and thankful for each and every vendor! Best wishes & Warmest Regards,
Lauren Hackett, Owner + Lead Wedding Planner of Plan Revelry
Group: String Trio
Venue: Hotel Drover, Fort Worth, TX

For Molly & Joe’s wedding on May 11, 2024…

Hello vendor team!
I want to reach out to thank everyone for their partnership on Molly and Joe’s wedding last weekend. The day was beautiful admidst a super rainy spring.  I know they were thrilled with how everything turned out. Looking forward to future collaborations!
Samantha Garrigan, Lead Wedding Planner of A Stylish Soiree
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas-Las Colinas, TX

For Mari & Bryan’s wedding on May 4, 2024…

Hello Mari and Bryan’s vendor team!
Thank you so much for all you did to make Mari and Bryan’s wedding day such a success. There was no rain (phew!!) and the day went so smoothly thanks to all of y’all’s hard work.  They were thrilled with everything! Looking forward to future collaborations!
Samantha Garrigan, Lead Wedding Planner of A Stylish Soiree
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Bailey & Andrew’s wedding on April 27, 2024…

Dear Vendors,
Thank you for being a part of Bailey & Andrew’s wedding on Saturday. It truly does take a village, and we sincerely appreciate the efforts of each and every one of you. THANK YOU to all the vendors for making it happen. Ciao for now,
Sami Jordan, Owner of Bella Festa Event Planning
Group: Piano & Violin
Venue: Aristide McKinney, McKinney, TX

For Christelle & Tony’s wedding on April 26, 2024…

Hi Karen,
Thank you so much for the beautiful music on Friday. I’m so sorry the day got away from me and I did not get to thank you in person properly. The process of creating the timeline for music and picking the songs was so easy thanks to Karen’s help. She was always so helpful and responsive, and executed perfectly my requests of starting a specific song at a specific time. The cues were hit perfectly, and my guests really enjoyed the extra class that having their band play brought.  Thank you again so much for making our day so magical and for hitting every cue perfectly!
Christelle and Tony
Group: Piano Trio
Venue: Knotting Hill Place, Cross Roads, TX

For Emerson & Jonathan’s wedding on April 26, 2024…

Hello Vendors,
Thank you so much for all the hard work and time put into the Stites/Hoermann wedding. We could not have done it without each and everyone of you. The Stites and Hoermann families are overjoyed at how the wedding turned out and are so thankful for your guys! Thank you again for making this event one to remember!
Clara Liu, Owner of Clara Elaine Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Hotel Vin, Grapevine, TX

For Loren & Zach’s wedding on April 13, 2024…

Hi there,
We wanted to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to you and your team for the contribution in making Loren & Zach’s day nothing short of amazing! It was an absolute pleasure working alongside you. Once again, thank you from the bottom of our heart. The Thum’s wedding day could not have been more beautiful, and we owe it all to YOU!
Kylen Korenek & Cynthia Arellano of In Reverie
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: The Hillside Estate, Cross Roads, TX

For Gabby & Noah’s wedding on April 6, 2024…

Good morning y’all!
I wanted to take a very quick moment to thank you for all your hard work + dedication in bringing Gabby + Noah’s wedding to life this past Saturday! It was a lovely day and a pleasure to work with you all!  I look forward to the chance to do it again some day soon!
Caitlin Sulley, Owner & Lead Planner of Celebrate Dallas
Group: String Duo
Venue: Union House, Cleburne, TX

For Sara & Sam’s wedding on April 6, 2024…

Hi Vendor Team!
I wanted to send a quick note just to thank you all again so much for everything you did to bring Sara + Sam’s wedding vision to life last Saturday at the Dallas Arboretum! Everything came together beautifully and the entire day went off without a hitch, and that all thanks to your dedication, professionalism, and flexibility. I’m so proud of the work we all did together, and the couple was so grateful! Again, thank you all so much. This was a dream team of vendors, and it was a joy to work with all of you!
Ginny Greene-Boland, Owner + Creative Director of Julep Events
Group: Solo sax
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Allison & Sunny’s Christian and Indian weddings on March 22 and March 23, 2024…

Dear Karen,
Thank you and your teams for all of your help and hard work on Allie Hogan and Sunny Patel’s weddings at the OMNI PGA Frisco this past weekend. We appreciate each and every one of you taking the time for us and we look forward to working with you again soon! Love,
Katie Pagel, Owner + Lead Planner of As You Wish Team
Group: String Quartet
Venue: OMNI PGA Frisco, Frisco, TX

For Anastasia & Philip’s wedding on March 16, 2024…

Hi Everyone,
I wanted to send a quick but BIG thank you to all of you for helping make Ana and Philip’s day amazing. They are thrilled! They had an amazing time and were very complimentary of the vendors. I couldn’t pull any of this off without your help and this was such an amazing team to work with. I so appreciate all of you and am so thankful for all of your hard work and flexibility! Thanks,
Taylor Brook, TWP, Associate Wedding Planner of Social Graces
Group: String Quintet with Piano
Venue: The Adolphus, Dallas, TX

For Katlyn & Sam’s wedding on March 2, 2024…

Hello Fabulous Vendors,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Katlyn and Sam’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully, and it could not have happened without all of you. We appreciate your service, professionalism, and hard work – and we know the newlyweds do, too! It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Chloe Allday, Owner + Lead Planner of Allday Events
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Adolphus, Dallas, TX

For Micheline & Karl’s wedding on Feb. 24, 2024…

Good morning,
I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. I just want to say thank you from the very bottom of my heart for the incredible job everyone did on my sister’s wedding Saturday. Every single thing was flawless. It was such a relaxing day for Micheline and Karl, which as we all know, is a hard thing to pull off. This was hands-down one of the best vendor teams I have every had the pleasure of working with. Warmly,
Rachel File (Wedding coordinator and sister of Bride)
Weddings with Rae + Co.
Group: String Trio
Venue: Hidden Gardens Venue, Lakeside, TX

For Taylor & Randall’s wedding on Feb. 24, 2024…

Hello Taylor and Randall’s vendor team!
Thank you so much for all you did to make their day absolutely PERFECT. They were so thrilled with everything and even with the city shutting down streets unexpectedly, it had no effect on the overall success of the day – so thank you so much to those that pivoted on setup! Looking forward to future collaborations!
Samantha Garrigan, Lead Wedding Planner of A Stylish Soiree
Group: Piano Quartet
Venue: The Adolphus, Dallas, TX

For Megan & Trevor’s wedding on Jan. 2, 2024…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for being part of Megan + Trevor’s wedding. The music was exquisite! So many people commented on how beautifully you all played and how lovely the music sounded! We truly appreciated your professionalism and talent! And an extra “Thank You” for your thoughtfulness in having the cello for the ceremony and the bass for the reception! Everything was perfect! Thanks again!
Ver-lee Cheneweth (Mother of Bride)
Group: Guitar Quartet
Venue: Chapel at Palacios, Westlake, TX

For a memorable wedding in 2023…

Hello Trio Ensemble,
Simple Spectacular!
Thank you for sharing this special day with is and our family. Your elegant performance set the sophisticated ambiance to our wedding. Thank you,
Michelle & Lucia
Group: String Trio
Venue: Dallas, TX

For Charlotte & Justin’s wedding on Dec. 9, 2023…

Hello all!
It is Thursday, and I am finally feeling somewaht back to normal after such an amazing weekend!! I just wanted to send a quick email to thank all of you for sharing your talents and time with us. I truly couldn’t have imagined a more perfect evening that Justin and I remember forever, thanks to all of you. Wishing you happy holidays and New Year!
Charlotte & Justin
Group: String Trio
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Lauren & Mike’s wedding on Dec. 2, 2023…

All,
Just a quick note to say Thank You! Lauren and Mike’s wedding went so well – we could not have pulled off without you. It is amazing what can come together. Amazing job! They were both so happy at the end of the night, so thank you! Thank you again,
Corinne Sullivan, CWP, Owner + Lead Wedding Planner of Social Graces
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Adolphus, Dallas, TX

For Allison & Carson’s wedding on Dec. 2, 2023…

Hi Karen,
I wanted to send a brief note and thank you for contributing to a great wedding this past Sunday. I wanted to pass along that I received so many compliments on your performance both at the ceremony and reception. People especially loved the contemporary selections at the reception as they were expecting more classical pieces. Thank you again for helping make my daughter’s special day as brilliant as she imagined. Best wishes,
James (Father of the Bride)
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Ashton Gardens, Corinth, TX

For Alyssa & JC’s wedding on Nov. 25, 2023…

Hi All!
Just wanted to send a quick THANK  YOU to you all for making Alyssa + JC’s day so wonderful! It’s truly a team effort and I felt grateful to work with such a talented group of vendors! Many blessings to you all and your families during this holiday season! Best,
Katelyn Cooper, Lead Planner
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Knotting Hill Place, Little Elm, TX

For Ashley & Matt’s wedding on Nov. 18, 2023…

Hi Karen!
We just wanted to drop in and say thank you so much for your work in making Ashley + Matt’s event this past weekend a success! The musicians were professional and talented! As always, it was a pleasure to work with you, and we cannot wait to do it again!
Brittan Schwab, Lead Planner of Lyons Events
Group: String Trio
Venue: Hall of State, Dallas, TX

For Erica & Andrew’s wedding on Nov. 11, 2023…

Good morning y’all! Happy Tuesday!
I wanted to take a very quick moment to thank you for all your hard work + dedication in bringing Erica + Andrew’s perfect wedding to life this past Saturday! It was a lovely day and a pleasure to work with you all! I look forward to the chance to do it again some day soon!
Caitlin Sulley, Owner & Lead Planner of Celebrate Dallas
Group: Piano & Violin Duo
Venue: Temple Emanu-El, Dallas, TX

For Rachael & Chris’ wedding on Oct. 28, 2023…

Everyone did such an amazing job tonight. It was really wonderful working with each of you. Thanks team!
Elizabeth Gonzalez of After Yes Weddings
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Anne Marie & Keegan’s wedding on Oct. 21, 2023…

Karen and Serenata Strings Team,
Thank you very much for playing at Anne Marie & Keegan Pearl’s wedding.  The music was perfect in every way. You received so many compliments. I hope you know how much we appreciate your sharing your talents and gifts! Thanks again for being an integral part to giving my daughter her dream wedding. With much appreciation,
Christine Sitton (Mother of Bride)
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Dallas Country Club, Dallas, TX

For Alexandra & Laura’s wedding on Oct. 14, 2023…

Serenata Strings crew,
Thank you all so much for making our big day so special! We have enjoyed every moment of working with this team and we were so excited for the beauty and joy you added to our ceremony. Thank you!
Laura & Alex
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Adolphus, Dallas, TX

For Alexandra & Laura’s wedding on Oct. 14, 2023…

Hello team,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Alex and Laura’s wedding this past weekend! Their special day came together beautifully and surpassed their expectations. It was a pleasure working with all of you and I look forward to the next collaboration!
Sara Greiner, Lead Planner of Allday Events
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Adolphus, Dallas, TX

For Raye & Jason’s wedding on Oct. 13, 2023…

Good morning all & Happy Monday,
Just wanted to pop in to send a quick “Thank you” to you all for all your hard work on Raye & Jason’s wedding! Everything went so smoothly and that is due to you all being the wonderful creatives you are. Thank you for making me look good, and I look forward to our next event together!
Rachel Willis, Owner & Lead Planner of Rachel Willis Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas, TX

For Yesenia & Joel’s wedding on Oct. 5, 2023…

Karen and Team,
Yesenia and I want to thank you and your quartet team for making our day so special! You absolutely brought an emotion on to me when you played her song as she walked down the aisle. I’m thankful for your talents and for bringing incredible music to our big day!
Yesenia & Joel
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Olana, Hickory Creek, TX

For Kaitlin & Luke’s wedding on Sept. 16, 2023…

THANK YOU TEAM!!
It was a great day and in Kaitlin’s words, “It was perfect!”
It would not have been her dream wedding without all of you so I appreciate you all so much and hope to be working with you again soon!
Shannon Pepard, Lead Wedding Planner of RK Weddings & Events
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Madison & Carson’s wedding rehearsal & wedding on Sept. 15 & 16, 2023…

Hi everyone!
Madison and Carson’s wedding was beautiful and so much fun! Thank you so much for your hard work leading up to and on the wedding day. You all went above and beyond for them and it did not go unnoticed. I enjoyed working with you and hope we get to work together again soon!
Tzahhia Coleman, TWP, Trained Wedding & Event Planner of Keestone Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue for wedding rehearsal: The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas, TX
Venue: Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas, TX

For Macy & John’s wedding on Sept. 2, 2023…

Dear Vendors,
Thank you for being a part of Macy & John’s wedding on Saturday, Sept. 2 at the Dallas Arboretum. It truly does take a village, and I sincerely appreciated the efforts of each and every one of you. THANK YOU to the vendors for making their day happen. Best,
Sami Jordan, Owner + Lead Wedding Planner of Bella Festa Event Planning
Group: Trumpet & String Trio
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Abby & Fidel’s wedding on Sept. 2, 2023…

Good afternoon y’all!
I wanted to take a very quick moment to thank you for all your hard work and dedication in bringing Abby & Fidel’s perfect wedding to life this past Saturday! It was a wildly good time and a pleasure to work with you all! I look forward to the chance to do it again some day soon!
Caitlin Sulley, Owner + Lead Wedding Planner of Celebrate Dallas
Group: String Duo
Venue: Texas Discovery Gardens, Dallas, TX

For Anna & Zack’s wedding on Sept. 1, 2023…

Good morning everyone,
I just wanted to send out a quick thank you to all of you for helping make Anna & Zack’s day amazing. I am so pleased with the feedback I received thus far from our couple!! Thank you all and I hope to work with you all again soon. Best,
Adrianna Hughes-Prather, Owner + Lead Wedding Planner of Events by Adrianna
Group: String Trio
Venue: The French Farmhouse, Collinsville, TX

For Emily & Collin’s wedding on Aug. 19, 2023…

Dear Karen,
Thank you for being a special part of Emily and Collin’s wedding on August 19th! We apprecaite yours and your team’s hard work, and know it did not go unnoticed. We cannot wait to work with you again. Love,
Katie Pagel, Owner + Lead Planner of As You Wish Team
Group: Solo Cello
Venue: University Christian Church, Fort Worth, TX

For Madison & Parker’s wedding on July 22, 2023…

Hi Everyone,
I wanted to reach out and say thank you for all you did to make Madison and Parker’s day amazing. When we left that night, they had tears of joy, so I think it was a success! I know I can’t do my job without you all and so I appreciate everyone’s hard work! It was my first time working directly with some of you and I would gladly do it again! Best,
Corinne Sullivan, CWP, Owner + Lead Wedding Planner of Social Graces
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Carlisle Room, Dallas, TX

For Kennedy & Connor’s wedding on July 22, 2023…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for making Kennedy Bridgforth and Connor Curry’s wedding such a success! It is always a pleasure working with your and we truly appreciate everything you do. We could not have done this event without you. We look forward to working with you again and having another fantastic As You Wish Event! Love,
Katie Pagel, Owner + Lead Planner of As You Wish Team
Group: Piano Quartet
Venue: Robert Carr Chapel, Fort Worth, TX

For Lauren & Parker’s wedding on July 15, 2023…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for making Lauren Parker and Corey Santee’s wedding such a success! We truly appreciate your help with this event and could not have done it without you. We look forward to working with you in the future and having another fabulous As You Wish Event!
Sincerely,
Katie Pagel, Owner + Lead Planner of As You Wish Team
Group: Piano Quartet
Venue: Robert Carr Chapel, Fort Worth, TX

For Bailey & Brandon’s wedding on July 8, 2023…

Hi Karen,
Thank you so much for performing at our wedding. It was amazing!! I’m so sorry we couldn’t thank y’all in person but we loved y’all! Thank you again!
Bailey & Brandon
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Dove Ridge Vineyard, Weatherford, TX

For Madeline & Grant’s wedding on June 24, 2023…

Karen and her team were excellent! Planning was so easy thanks to their guides and they were very responsive and helpful during the process. On the day of, we got so many compliments on how beautiful they sounded. It was a dream to have them!!!
Madeline & Grant
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Springs, Valley View, TX

For Madeline & Grant’s wedding on June 24, 2023…

Hi Karen,
Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding. Our ceremony and cocktail hour wouldn’t have been the same without you. Thanks again!
Madeline & Grant
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Springs, Valley View, TX

For Allison & Bruce’s wedding on June 17, 2023…

Hi Serenata Strings,
Thank you so much for making our wedding beautiful – we loved having the quartet as a part of our ceremony on June 17th! Your team was amazing to work with and we appreciate you very much! Thank you,
Allison & Bruce
Group: Piano Quartet
Venue: Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, TX

For Paige & Rob’s wedding on June 8, 2023…

Thank you so much for being part of our wedding day. We loved getting to work with you to bring our dream to life. We appreciate your help in making our ceremony sound so beautiful!
Our love and gratitude,
Paige & Rob
Group: Violin & Harp
Venue: First Christian Church, Anna, TX

For Gabriella & Trevor’s wedding on May 6, 2023…

Hello fabulous vendors,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Gabrielle and Trevor’s wedding weekend! Their celebration came together beautifully and it could not happen without each and everyone of you. We appreciate your service, professionalism, and all your hard work – and we know the newlyweds do, too! It was a pleasure working with all of you! We look forward to the next collaboration!
Sara Greiner, Lead Planner of Allday Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Adolphus, Dallas, TX

For Hannah & Trevor’s wedding on May 6, 2023…

Hello Vendor Team,
Thank you all so much for your hard work and flexibility to make Hannah and Trevor’s day go so smoothly despite the weather. Everything was beautiful!  Looking forward to future collaborations!
Samantha Garrigan, Lead Wedding Planner
A Stylish Soiree
Group: String Trio
Venue: Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas, TX

For Sarah & Nick’s wedding on April 1, 2023…

Serenata Strings Team,
Thank you so much for performing at our April 1st Dallas Arboretum wedding.  The music was absolutely breathtaking and we are so grateful you were able to be a part of our special day.
With joy and love,
Sarah & Nick Conn
Group: Piano & Violin Duo
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Jessi & Scott’s wedding on March 31, 2023…

Hey,
I just wanted to follow up with you and thank you for helping make Jessi and Scott’s day extra special on Friday. The wedding was beautiful and the couple was super happy about their big day. I appreciate all your communications and team work so we could all help make their day special. The team at RKWE hopes to work with each of you in the future!
Jessie Craig, Lead Planner of RK Weddings and Events (RKWE)
Group: Piano Trio
Venue: The Springs, Anna, TX

For Madison & Alex’s wedding on March 25, 2023…

Dear Karen & Team,
Thank you so much for all of your help and hard work at Madison Escle and Alec Mackie’s wedding.  Everything went perfectly and we are thankful for you and your team going above and beyond.  We always love working with you! Sincerely,
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Trio
Venue: Royal Lane Baptist Church, Dallas, TX

For Lauren & Scott’s wedding on March 24, 2023…

Dear Karen,
Thank you for being a special part of our day!
Lauren & Scott
Group: String Trio
Venue: Arlington Hall at Lee Park, Dallas, TX

For Lauren & Scott’s wedding on March 24, 2023…

Hello Fabulous Vendors,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Lauren and Scott’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without all of you. I spoke with the couple this morning and they are thrilled. Their wedding day was everything they wanted it to be. They have received so many compliments from their family and friends, mentioning how everyone was so attentive but not intrusive. It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Sara, Lead Planner of Allday Events
Group: String Trio
Venue: Arlington Hall at Lee Park, Dallas, TX

For Suzanne & John’s wedding on March 17, 2023…

Dear Karen and musicians,
Thank you so much for playing at our wedding! Everyone said how beautiful and romantic the music was. Sorry I didn’t get a chance to thank you in person. Love,
Suzanne Knouse
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Paige & Shane’s wedding on March 12, 2023…

Happy Tuesday!
Just wanted to pop in to send a quick ‘thank you’ to you all! Paige and Shane’s day was incredibly incredible and it was due to all of your hard work. I appreciate all the time everyone put in to make their day so special. Best wishes,
Rachel Willis of Rachel Willis Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Olana, Hickory Creek, TX

For Kelly & Marcus’ wedding on Feb. 25, 2023…

We booked Serenata Strings for our ceremony at the Virgin Hotels Dallas. We chose a string quartet with all modern music. The team arrive on time, played flawlessly as guests arrived, and followed all processional and recessional cues perfectly. We had so many compliments on the elegant addition to our wedding. Karen was incredibly easy to work with – straightforward  and competitively priced. Highly recommend Serenata Strings.
Kelly & Marcus
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Virgin Hotels Dallas, Dallas, TX

For Maggie & Warren’s wedding on Feb. 25, 2023…

Hi Everyone,
I wanted to send a quick but BIG thank you to all of you for helping make Maggie and Warren’s day amazing. They are thrilled! They had the best time and were so complimentary of all the vendors. I couldn’t pull any of this off without your help and this was such an amazing team to work with. I so appreciate all of you and am so thankful for all of your hard work and flexibility! Thanks,
Taylor Brook, Associate Planner of Social Graces Dallas
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Arlington Hall at Lee Park, Dallas, TX

For Katie & Evan’s wedding on Feb. 25, 2023…

Hi ya’ll,
I just wanted to follow up and say THANK YOU!!! The wedding was beautiful and I’m so thankful for an amazing team of vendors that helped pull off an incredible evening in such a short amount of time. I know it wasn’t easy and many of you made changes more times than you would in a year of planning, but I’m immensely grateful for your kindness and support throughout the process. Thank you a million times over!
Amanda Davis of Embrace The Day Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Apricus, Corinth, TX

For Adina & Mitchell’s wedding on Feb. 18, 2023…

Hi Everyone,
I wanted to send a quick but BIG thank you to all of you for helping make Adina and Mitchell’s day amazing. They are thrilled! They had an amazing time and were very complimentary of all the vendors. I couldn’t pull any of this off without your help and this was such an amazing team to work with. I so appreciate all of you and am so thankful for all of your hard work and flexibility! Thanks,
Taylor Brook, Associate Planner of Social Graces Dallas
Group: String Duo
Venue: Crozier Hall, Dallas, TX

For Dale & JT’s wedding on Jan. 28, 2023…

Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with our wedding guests! Sincerely,
Dale & JT
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Perkins Chapel, Dallas, TX

For Jamie & Dina’s wedding on Jan. 7, 2023…

One of my wife’s only requests was to have live musicians at the ceremony. Karen was very communicative and attentive to our needs. We asked for instrumental versions of a couple of songs not on their list, and they didn’t skip a beat. Karen quickly bought the scores and invoiced us, and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The actual musicians were so talented and professional, and it added a special touch to an already beautiful ceremony. Great choice!
Jamie
Group: Violin & Cello
Venue: Firefly Gardens, Midlothian, TX

For Haley & Mason’s wedding on Dec. 11, 2022…

Hello Karen,
Thank you for the beautiful work you did at my daughter Haley’s wedding last Sunday. Your music was lovely and really added a touch of class to their ceremony. Thank you again,
Rebecca Morris (Mother of Bride)
Group: Violin & Piano
Venue: The 4 Eleven, Fort Worth, TX

For Marta Bettis’ Holiday Party on Dec. 10, 2022…

Dear Karen & Team,
Thank you so much for all you did at Marta Bettis’ holiday party.  We appreciate you and all the beautiful music. We look forward to our next event together. Sincerely,
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Marta Bettis’ Residence, Plano, TX

For Hannah & Justin’s wedding on Dec. 10, 2022…

Dear Karen & Team,
Thank you so much to you and your team for your service for the Becker-Glenny wedding. Your team was fabulous and flexible on the wedding day and we really appreciated it! Sincerely,
Wendy Kidd of Each & Every Detail
Group: String Duo
Venue: The Springs, Valley View, TX

For Payton & Mason’s wedding on Dec. 3, 2022…

We hired a string trio from Serenata Strings for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They assisted in creating the perfect playlist for our wedding and were extremely professional. The music was so beautiful and added significant value to our wedding day. Sincerely,
Payton & Mason
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Carlisle Room, Dallas, TX

For Aida & Harrison’s wedding on Oct. 29, 2022…

Dear Karen & Team,
Thank you so much for all you did for Harrison and Aida’s wedding day at Stonebriar Country Club. We truly appreciate you and could not have had such as successful day without your help! We look forward to working with you again in the future. Sincerely,
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Trio
Venue: Stonebriar Country Club, Frisco, TX

For Aida & Harrison’s wedding on Oct. 29, 2022…

Thank you for making this day so special!
The Tajahmadis
Group: String Trio
Venue: Stonebriar Country Club, Frisco, TX

For Caroline & Zach’s wedding on Oct. 14, 2022…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for the beautiful music you and your husband Jay provided for our daughter’s wedding in October. You were such a pleasure to work with and the music was perfect! We had many compliments from friends on the music and will recommend you to others. We just got the wedding video back and got to enjoy your music over and over. I just wanted to thank you. Blessings on your day!
Joyce Engle (Mother of Bride)
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: The Springs – Parker Manor, Weatherford, TX

For Katie & Steven’s wedding on Oct. 8, 2022…

Hey All!
I just wanted to pop in and thank each of you for helping bring Katie + Steven’s dream wedding day to life. The couple and their families were so grateful with how everything turned out and that would not have been possible without each of YOU and your teams, so thank you!
It was a pleasure working alongside you guys, and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season with your friends, families, and upcoming couples! Cheers to The Fredericks!
With Love,
Gracie Yates, Lead Planner of Treasured Heart Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fort Worth, TX

For Chrissi & Drew’s wedding on Sept. 25, 2022…

Hello Fabulous Vendors,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Chrissi and Drew’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without all of you. We appreciate your service, professionalism, and all your hard work – and we know the newlyweds do, too. It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Chloe, Owner/Principal Planner of Allday Events
Group: String Duo
Venue: Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas, TX

For Melissa & Brian’s wedding on Sept. 17, 2022…

Hi Everyone!
I wanted to send a note to thank all of you for your hard work (and sweat!) on Saturday. I know it was super hot and expectations were high – but we pulled it off! They were over the moon at the end of the night. I appreciate all of you so much! It is wonderful to be able to work with a team that I can completely trust, so thank you! I look forward to working with each of you in the future. Best,
Corinne Sullivan, CWP, Owner/Lead Planner of Social Graces Dallas
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Nasher Sculpture Garden, Dallas, TX

For Daisy & Elliott’s wedding on Aug. 6, 2022…

Hi!
I wanted to follow up with everyone to thank you all SO much for the hard work, dedication, and talent ya’ll brought to Daisy and Elliott’s wedding on Saturday. It was an absolutely beautiful day and everything went so smoothly! I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with all of you and I’m so proud of the work that we did. This was a dream team for sure! Daisy and Elliott were thrilled with their big day! Again, thank you all so much! I hope to have the chance to work with all of you again soon.
Haley Edwards, Associate Planner of Julep Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Bella Donna Chapel, McKinney, TX
Cocktail Hour Venue: Stonebriar Country Club, Frisco, TX

For Kristina & Max’s wedding on July 17, 2022…

Beautiful music; consummate professionals
Not only are they consummate professionals, incredibly skilled and with an extensive repertoire, but they are also easy to work and communicate with. We have wanted to use Serenata Strings for both ceremony music and our reception, but we were unclear as to whether we would have the space at our reception venue. It turned out we didn’t, but they were so understanding between the back and forth. In the end, our guests could not stop praising them and the atmosphere they created for the ceremony. Highly recommend them – if we ever host another party, we’d be looking to hire them again.
Kristina & Max
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas, TX

For Kristina & Max’s wedding on July 17, 2022…

Hello wonderful vendor team!
I just wanted to thank all of you for all you did to make Kristina & Max’s wedding day such a success! They were thrilled with how smoothly everything went and so happy with the day! Looking forward to future events together!
Samantha Garrigan, Lead Wedding Planner of A Stylish Soiree
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas, TX

For McKenna & Luke’s wedding on June 4, 2022…

Good afternoon everyone!
Thank you so, so much for your hard work leading up to and on the wedding day! The heat definitely made setup a little bit more challenging, but you all pushed through and made everything come together so beautifully! The couple (and their parents) were so thrilled with everything, they kept saying it was a perfect night! I hope we get to work together again soon!
Tzahhia Coleman, Event Planner of Keestone Events
Group: 2 Violins, Guitar and Bass
Venue: Marie Gabrielle Restaurant, Dallas, TX

For Mandy & Jiles’ wedding on May 28, 2022…

Thank you for sharing your gift of music at the wedding ceremony & cocktail hour.
God Bless You,
Mary, Scott, Mandy & Jiles
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Hotel Vin, Grapevine, TX

For Kendall & Andrew’s wedding on May 21, 2022…

Hi Karen,
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to your violinist (Alex) for a superb job Saturday evening. Even though we booked last minute, I am so thankful he was able to play all of Kendall’s requests. I cannot say thank you enough! His music added the perfect touch to a special night. I would highly recommend Serenata Srings over and over again!
Emily Freeman (Mother of Bride & Bride whose wedding we performed in 2005)
Group: Solo Violin
Venue: The Springs, Anna, TX

For Kris & Jeff’s wedding on May 21, 2022…

Our Serenata Strings Quartet,
Thank you for playing your beautiful music at our wedding on 5/21/22 at the Gaylord Texas. You made our day that much more special! Many thanks,
Kris & Jeff Iverson
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX

For Lauren & Jason’s wedding on May 6, 2022…

Hello Karen,
Thank you for taking time from your busy life to be a part of our daughter’s wedding.
Kindly,
Rusty & Susie Vaughn (Parents of Bride)
Group: Solo Violin
Venue: The Hillside Estate, Cross Roads, TX

For Katharina & Marco’s wedding on April 30, 2022…

Thank you so much for playing such beautiful music for us in the church ceremony. We enjoyed every minute of it! Best,
The Kreke Family
Jane Kreke (Mother of Bride)
Group: String Trio
Venue: Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX

For Amanda & Justin’s wedding on April 24, 2022…

Hello wonderful Serenata Strings,
Thank you so much for performing so beautifully and sharing the special celebration with us at Amanda & Justin’s wedding last Sunday. You are all so very talented and added so much sophistication to the ceremony and the cocktail hour! My family and I are so appreciative of the time and talent that each musician gave to Amanda & Justin’s wedding celebration. Most of all, I am thankful that a good and joyful time was had by all. Thank you again for your kindness, patience, talent, and professionalism. Sincerely,
Melody Proctor (Mother of Bride)
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Olana, Hickory Creek, TX

For Alexandra & Mark’s wedding on April 23, 2022…

Hi All,
I wanted to send a note to say thank you so much for all of your help and hard work on Aly + Mark’s wedding. The couple and their families seemed so happy, so thank you for contributing to that! Thanks!
Taylor Litman, Associate Planner of Social Graces
Group: String Trio
Venue: Virgin Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Sabrina & Max’s wedding on March 26, 2022…

Hello Fabulous Vendors,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Sabrina and Max’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without all of you. We appreciate your service, professionalism, and all your hard work – and we know the newlyweds do, too. It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Chloe, Owner/Principal Planner of Allday Events
Group: String Trio
Venue: Thompson Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Audrey & Matt’s wedding on March 19, 2022…

Dear Karen & Team,
Thank you so much for all you did for Audrey and Matt’s wedding day at HPUMC. We truly appreciate you and could not have had such as successful day without your help! We look forward to working with you again in the future. Sincerely,
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Trio
Venue: Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX

For Rana & Zack’s wedding on March 18, 2022…

Hi Karen,
You and your husband were absolutely amazing!!! I wish I could have sat out there to hear the full set. Thank you so much for being a part of our day and making it so special for us. Love,
Rana & Zack
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: The Milestone, Denton/Krum, TX

For Laken & Alex’ wedding on Feb. 26, 2022…

Dear Karen & Team,
Thank you so much for all you did at Laken & Alex’s wedding day at The Crescent. We truly appreciate you and could not have had such an amazing and successful day without your help! The ceremony music was beautiful!  We look forward to working with you again in the future.
Sincerely,
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Trio
Venue: Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas, TX

For Brianne & James’ wedding on Feb. 19, 2022…

Dear Karen & Team,
Thank you so much for all of your hard work Brianne and James’ big day at The Crescent. We truly appreciate you and could not have had such an amazing wedding without your help! We look forward to working with you again in the future. Sincerely,
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: Violin & Cello
Venue: Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas, TX

For Tracey & Sanjeev’s wedding on Feb. 5, 2022…

Dear Karen,
We wanted to thank you for the beautiful solo violin music at our wedding last weekend at the Rosewood Mansion. You are so talented and we enjoyed listening to your music! Thank you and stay well.
Tracey Wirmani & Sanjeev Chainani
Group: Solo Violin
Venue: Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas, TX

For Catherine & Jack’s wedding on Jan. 8, 2022…

Dear Karen & Jay,
Thank you for your beautiful playing and making the ceremony so special!
Jess Wegner of Jess Wegner Events
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Frank & Patrick’s wedding on Dec. 31, 2021…

Dear Team Frank & Patrick,
We wanted to reach out & thank you all for helping create such a memorable event for Frank & Patrick. We appreciate all the time and dedication that was put into this special day for the lovely couple. Please extend our gratitude to your team members as well – we couldn’t have done it without you all! We hope to work with all again soon!
Many thanks,
Zahra & Chanel of Palino Events
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Knotting Hill Place, Little Elm, TX

For Jordan & Will’s wedding on Dec. 31, 2021…

Dear Karen & Team,
Thank you so much for all of your help and hard work on Jordan & Will’s New Year’s Eve wedding at The Milestone in Aubrey! We appreciate you and your team so much. As always, we look forward to our next event together. Happy New Year! Sincerely,
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: Violin, Guitar & Cello
Venue: The Milestone, Aubrey, TX

For Kelly & Zach’s wedding on Dec. 4, 2021…

Dear Karen & Team,
Thank you so much for all of your help and hard work on Kelly’s wedding. What a way to kick off the holiday season. We are truly grateful for you and your team and look forward to working with you in 2022!
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Trio
Venue: St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Plano, TX

For Danielle & Dan’s wedding on Nov. 20, 2021…

Thank you for an incredible wedding for Dan & Dani! Appreciate everyone’s hard work to bring the event to life! Dan & Dani were thrilled with everything!!
Socially yours,
Macy Pulliam, Owner
Social Llama Events
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: The Four Seasons, Irving, TX

For Mary Beth & Will’s wedding on Nov. 20, 2021…

Hello Fabulous Vendors,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Mary Beth and Will’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without all of you. We appreciate your service, professionalism, and all your hard work – and we know the newlyweds do, too. It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Chloe, Owner/Principal Planner
Allday Events
Group: Piano, Cello & Trumpet
Venue: Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Dallas, TX

For Libby & David’s wedding on Nov. 20, 2021…

Hello wonderful vendor team!
Working with you all this past weekend on Libby & David’s wedding was a dream! Looking forward to future events with you all and have a WONDERFUL holiday week!!
Samantha Garrigan, Lead Wedding Planner
A Stylish Soiree
Group: Piano & Cello
Venue: Christ Chapel Bible Church, Fort Worth, TX

For Taylor & Eli’s wedding on Nov. 20, 2021…

Dear Karen & Team,
Thank you so much for all of your help and hard work on Taylor & Eli’s big day! It truly was so special! We look forward to working with you again soon! Happy Holidays! Sincerely,
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Trio
Venue: Arts District Mansion, Dallas, TX

For Christina & Nick’s wedding on Oct. 23, 2021…

Dear Karen & Jay,
Thank you so much for being a part of our special day and for helping make our ceremony dreams come true. Your music is incredible and we are so thankful that you could bring that touch of classical elegance to our big day. We wish you nothing but the best in the future! Thank you!
Christina & Nick
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: The Laurel, Grapevine, TX

For Sara & Nicholas’ wedding on Oct. 9, 2021…

Karen,
Thank you for doing an outstanding and amazing job at the wedding! We appreciate you! You were the best part of the service! Thank you!
Norma Shivers (Mother of Bride)
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Bella Donna Chapel, McKinney, TX

For Marissa & Hunter’s wedding on Oct. 8, 2021…

Dear Serenata Strings,
Thank you for playing your beautiful music for our ceremony and cocktail hour.
Marissa & Hunter
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Olana, Hickory Creek, TX

For Jamie & Ron’s wedding on Oct. 2, 2021…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for all you’ve down in helping us plan for Jamie and Ron’s wedding and reception. We are looking forward to hearing the music on their special day. We have enjoyed working with you!
Rusty & Ginger Williams (Parents of Bride)
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, TX

For Natalie & Kenny’s wedding on Oct. 2, 2021…

Karen,
Thank you so much for the wonderful musicians! They were prompt and professional and the music was lovely! They were considerate of “wedding day” stressors and went with the flow!
Please thank them for us – they were amazing! Thank you for coordinating and for your kindness during the process, no rain – it was a lovely day, appreciate the memory and will always remember the music!!! Good luck with your (wedding programs) book – if in the future anyone looking for musicians I will recommend Serenata Strings! Thank you again! You all did a fabulous job! Hopeful!
Kathy (Mother of Bride)
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Caitlin & Joe’s wedding on Oct. 2, 2021…

Good morning,
A HUGE thank you to each of you. Caiti and Joe are simply overwhelmed with happiness from Saturday. You all were amazing and such a huge help – especially when we have a last minute rain shower and had to move the entire ceremony in 30 minutes. Everything was beautiful. I had multiple guests come up to me afterward and tell me it was the best wedding they had ever been to, so again, I cannot do it without a great team – thank you, thank you!
Corinne Sullivan, CWP, Owner & Lead Wedding Planner
Social Graces Dallas
Group: String Trio
Venue: Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas, TX

For Amanda & Blake’s wedding on Oct. 2, 2021…

Dear Serenata Strings,
Thank you so much for helping make our wedding celebration a joyous occasion. Having the solo pianist playing while our guests arrived was such a nice touch, and we really enjoyed having the music playing while we took our photos during cocktail hour. We can’t thank you enough! All our best wishes,
Blake & Amanda
Group: Solo Piano
Venue: Lone Star Mansion, Burleson/Mansfield, TX

For Tiffany & Trina’s wedding on Aug. 28, 2021…

Dear Vendors,
I just wanted to follow up with you all and thank you for helping make Trina and Tiffany’s day extra special this past Saturday. The wedding was beautiful and the brides were super happy about their big day. I appreciate all your communications and team work so we could all help make their day special. The Team at RKWE hopes to work with each of you in the future!
Jessie Craig, Wedding Planner
RK Weddings & Events
Group: Solo Cello
Venue: Peninsula Ranch, Quinlan, TX

For Elise & Derek’s wedding on Aug. 21, 2021…

Dear Karen,
We wanted to say THANK YOU for a great job this weekend at Derek and Elise’s wedding.  We really enjoyed working with you and hope we get the opportunity to work with you again soon! The  ceremony music was perfect!
Deborah Shaddox, Lead Planner
RK Weddings & Events
Group: Violin & Cello
Venue: The Hillside Estate, Cross Roads, TX

For Jordan & Brooks’ wedding on July 24, 2021…

Dear Karen,
Thank you for making a very special evening even more magical! Your quartet was outstanding!
Thank you again!
Tim (Father of Bride)
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, TX

For Taylor & Vitaliy’s wedding on July 17, 2021…

Hello Fabulous Vendors,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Taylor and Vitaliy’s wedding! It came together beautifully and it could not have happened without all of you. We appreciate your service, professionalism, and all your hard work – and we know Taylor and Vitaliy do, too. It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Chloe, Owner/Principal Planner
Allday Events
Group: Solo Violin
Venue: The Bowden, Keller, TX

For Elizabeth & Brent’s wedding on July 3, 2021…

Dear Karen,
A HUGE thank you for the wonderful and beautiful music you and your fellow musicians provided at the BRIK in Fort Worth on July 3 at my daughter’s wedding. I was so very pleased with it. It was everything I was hoping for, and more. The music and the flowers are such a vital part of the wedding, and with Serenata Strings, the music part was certainly fulfilled (happily, we had a fantastic florist, too; in fact, the whole day was great!). I am so glad I found you. I live in Houston and was planning a Fort Worth wedding, so the distance made the logistics a little hard at times, but NOT with you. It was a breeze working and communicating with you!
For my daughter’s wedding ceremony, your music provided exactly what I was looking for, my daughter, our guests, and myself! I have another daughter, and if she gets married in Texas some day, I’ll be contacting you again. Thank you, THANK YOU! Sincerely,
Melissa Parks (Mother of Bride in Houston, Texas)
Group: String Quartet
Venue: BRIK Venue, Fort Worth, TX

For Sophia & Bradley’s wedding on June 29, 2021…

Dear Karen & Jay,
Thank you for joining in on Bradley & Sophia’s special day! Working with you has been so easy! You really helped us all create lasting memories! Sincerely,
Trina & Bradley Hendrixsen (Parents of Groom)
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: The Pavilion in the Japanese Garden/Fort Worth Botanical Gardens, Fort Worth, TX

For Ashley & Matt’s wedding on June 25, 2021…

Dear Karen,
We wanted to send you a note to thank you for all you did to help make our wedding day special! We couldn’t have done it without you! You made the entire process so easy from the initial meeting to the day of…THANK YOU! Have a wonderful rest of your weekend and thank you again! Sincerely,
Ashley & Matt Mitchell
Group: Violin & Cello
Venue: D’Vine Grace Vineyard, McKinney, TX

For Allie & Riley’s wedding on June 5, 2021…

Dear Karen & Team,
Thank you so much for all of your help and hard work on Allie’s wedding. It was a pleasure working with you, as always. You did an amazing job! We hope to work with you again soon.
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Trio
Venue: Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX

For Caroline & Cameron’s wedding on May 29, 2021…

Hi Karen,
Your team is always the best! Thank you!
Jessica Hernandez of Lovebird Lane Events
Group: String Trio
Venue: Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX

For Mary & Andrew’s wedding on May 22, 2021…

Hello Fabulous Vendors,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Mary and Andrew’s wedding this past weekend! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without each and every one of you. We appreciate your service, professionalism, and all your hard work – and we know the newly weds do, too. It was a pleasure working with all of you. And we look forward to the next collaboration!
Sara and Chloe of Allday Events
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Gleneagles Country Club, Plano, TX

For Melanie & Charles’ wedding on May 22, 2021…

Hi Karen,
You and your musicians are so awesome and we appreciate you bringing such magic and talent to both of our daughters’ weddings!
Vicki Evans (Mother of Jennifer and Melanie)
Group: String Quartet & Piano
Venue: The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Lauren & AJ’s wedding on May 21, 2021…

Hello,
Sending out a big thank you to all of you for your help on Friday. Lauren, AJ and their families were absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out. You and your teams were wonderful – thank you for all of your hard work and flexibility. I am looking forward to working with you again very soon!
Corinne Sullivan, CWP, Owner & Lead Wedding Planner
Social Graces Dallas
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Room On Main, Dallas, TX

For Leslie & Ryan’s wedding on May 15, 2021…

Dear Serenata Strings,
Thank you so much for your service at our wedding on May 15th, 2021. We loved the sound on the day of, as well as the ease of the whole process. Both of us are (amateur) musicians, as well as many of our guests, and everybody had nothing but great things to say. We are so glad to have chosen you! Thank you again,
Leslie & Ryan Leyel
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Milestone, Denton/Krum, Texas

For Leslie & Ryan’s wedding on May 15, 2021…

The coordinator, Karen, was timely and informative and easy to work with! She made sure that our timeline and songs went perfectly with our schedule. The actual musicians were on time and performed beautifully and on cue. The string trio impressed the wedding party and guests, and many of them were musical so it was high praise! I would definitely book them again.
Leslie & Ryan
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Milestone, Denton/Krum, Texas

For Alison & Zachary’s wedding on May 8, 2021…

Our Vendor Team,
Just wanted to pop in to send a BIG THANK YOU to everyone! Saturday was so amazing I have never had such an overwhelming number of people come up to say how fantastic everything was. Thank you for all the part you played and for all of your hard work. I appreciate everyone’s flexibility and for creating an exceptional experience for Ali, Zach and their guests. Thank you all again so much!
Rachel Willis, Owner & Lead Planner
Classic And Curated
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: The Hillside Estate, Cross Roads, TX

For Ashleigh & Jordan’s wedding on May 1, 2021…

Karen & Jay,
Thank you so much for the beautiful music tonight. It was the perfect touch to a perfect day for Ashleigh. Gratefully,
Kim Delvo (Mother of Bride)
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Hidden Pines Chapel, Highland Village, TX

For Savannah & Chris’ wedding on April 24, 2021…

Thank you so much for your help on Savannah & Chris’ wedding yesterday! Jay sounded amazing! I hope we get to work together in the future!!
Kari Loth of Southern Bash
Group: Solo Guitar
Venue: Bella Donna Chapel, McKinney, TX

For Jason & Alex’s wedding on April 3, 2021…

Karen and her team did a great job! We hired them for the ceremony and cocktail hour. We were able to have two free special requests after providing the sheet music, and they were played flawlessly.  I was so sad to not be able to hear more of them, but that is par for the course when it is your wedding. My guests were very impressed with the quality of the music. Thanks for making our night so special.
Jason & Alex
Group: Violin, Guitar & String Trio
Venue: The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Marjorie & Kirk’s wedding on March 18, 2021…

Dear Karen,
Just to let you know, the string performance was lovely. Thank y’all so much!
Marjorie & Kirk
Group: String Trio
Venue: Classic Oak Venue, Mansfield/Burleson, TX

For Destiny & Caleb’s wedding on March 14, 2021…

Dear Karen,
Thank you for being part of Destiny & Caleb’s wedding day and for playing such gorgeous music. We appreciate your talent and all the practice time that it takes in order to play so beautifully. With love and gratitude,
Josie Boos (Mother of Bride)
Group: Violin, Guitar & Cello
Venue: The Grand Ivory, Leonard, TX

For Jane & Franciso’s wedding on March 6, 2021…

A big thanks to the quartet that performed at our wedding – they really did a terrific job, played everything we wanted at the right times & just made the ceremony and cocktail hour really beautiful!
Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Vaca
Group: Violin, Guitar & String Duo
Venue: Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas, TX

For Jane & Franciso’s wedding on March 6, 2021…

Hi Karen,
Just wanted to say Thanks to you and Serenata Strings for doing such an amazing job at our wedding last Saturday! (In fact right now I’m listening to the Love Is In The Air CD you sent me). It was all perfect – the music sounded wonderful and made the day so special. I hope we can work with you again in the future.
Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Vaca
Group: Violin, Guitar & String Duo
Venue: Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas, TX

For Jennifer & Mason’s wedding on Feb. 27, 2021…

Hi Karen,
I just wanted to reach out and thank you and the string quartet at our wedding last weekend – the music was so beautiful and they did such a wonderful job! The ceremony program was perfect and the cocktail hour music was awesome! Thanks again!
Jennifer & Mason
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas, TX

For Kendall & Michael’s wedding on Feb. 13, 2021…

Dear Karen & Team,
Thank you so much for your help and hard work on Kendall’s wedding. It was one for the books! You all did a fantastic job! Looking forward to our next wedding together!
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX

For Holly & Kevin’s wedding on Dec. 5, 2020…

Beautiful music
So easy to work with and the music was amazing. Can’t recommend them enough.
Holly & Kevin
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Robert Carr Chapel – TCU Campus, Fort Worth, TX

For Annette & Jeff’s wedding on Nov. 29, 2020…

Dear Karen & Team,
Thank you so much for going above and beyond at Annette’s wedding. You all did an amazing job and the music was beautiful! We always love working with you and look forward to our next wedding together!
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Trio
Venue: Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas, TX

For Alina & Sean’s wedding on Nov. 28, 2020…

Thank you for your lovely performance!
The O’Donnells
Group: String Trio
Venue: Cathedral Guadalupe, Dallas, TX
Venue: The Olana, Hickory Creek, TX

For Cynthia & Sheng Lu’s wedding on Nov. 23, 2020…

For Elie & Jason’s wedding on Oct. 31, 2020…

Thank you so much for helping make our wedding so special! We appreciate y’all being so flexible and accommodating during all of this! Thank you!
Elie & Jason DeLaune
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Marty Leonard Community Chapel, Fort Worth, TX

For Sadie & Kelsey’s wedding on Oct. 24, 2020…

Hello Awesome Vendors,
I just wanted to say thank you for all you did this past weekend to make Sadie and Kelsey’s day such a success. Everyone did an amazing job working with all changes that came up, and were so gracious in the process.
Looking forward to working with everyone in the future!
Samantha Garrigan, Lead Wedding Planner
A Stylish Soiree
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Ashton Depot, Fort Worth, TX

For Allison & John’s wedding on Oct. 3, 2020…

Serenata Strings was outstanding! They were very helpful in choosing not only the type of ensemble, but also the music to ensure that we captured the ambience we desired. The musicians were timely and accommodating AND talented. Wonderful experience planning with them and seeing it come to life!
Dana Gier (Mother of Bride)
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Milestone Mansion, Aubrey, TX

For Brittani & Cody’s wedding on Sept. 26, 2020…

Perfect Wedding Ceremony Music!!
We worked with Karen at Serenata Strings for a string trio at our ceremony. The musicians from Serenata Strings were very talented and professional! The music was a perfect touch to the wedding.  Would highly recommend Karen and her team!
Brittani & Cody
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Milestone Mansion, Aubrey, TX

For Julia & Joe’s wedding on Sept. 6, 2020…

Thank you for helping make our wedding extra special! I loved the cello suite prelude!
Julia & Joe
Group: Solo Cello
Venue: Retreat DFW, Cedar Hill, TX

For Megan & Zack’s wedding on Aug. 29, 2020…

Ceremony Strings!
We hired Serenata Strings for our wedding ceremony and it was one of my favorite parts of the ceremony. We had an acoustic guitar and violin playing as people were getting seated as well and post-ceremony as people were leaving. They had such a lovely sound and the process of hiring them was a breeze!
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: The Gaston Bed & Breakfast, Dallas, TX

For Alex & Andrew’s wedding on Aug. 15, 2020…

Great for Ceremony + Reception/Cocktail Hour
Serenata Strings created the most beautiful ambiance for our wedding! We booked the violin + guitar ensemble and Karen was so easy to work with when we had some special requests/ back and forth on what songs we wanted to hear. They are truly incredible artists and did a great job with the very wide range of requests we threw at them. We had Classical music, Bruno Mars, Journey, even some Disney songs, and they played them all perfectly. I felt like they really wanted to make our night special and they put in the effort to show it!
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Arlington Hall, Dallas, TX

For Blair & Daniel’s wedding on Aug. 8, 2020…

Dear Karen & Team,
Thank you so much for your help and hard work on Blair McDonald and Daniel Ryan’s wedding. Everything was amazing and it is so great to be back in the swing of having weddings! You all did a fantastic job, as always, and we can’t wait to work with you again soon.
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Linh & Kyle’s wedding on Aug. 8, 2020…

Dear Karen,
Your pianist, violinist, and cellist were amazing. They did everything perfectly and I can’t thank them enough. They also worked really well with my cantors, and I feel very lucky to have such an amazing team. Thanks again!!
Linh & Kyle
Group: Piano Trio
Venue: Marty Leonard Community Chapel, Fort Worth, TX

For Ashley & Christian’s wedding reception on July 24, 2020…

Dear Karen & Jay,
Thank you so much for playing the wonderful music Friday night. The evening was so lovely and your strings made it so enjoyable. Christian and Ashley couldn’t stop talking about how amazing the evening was. Again, thank you for making their wedding dinner evening so special!
Sincerely,
Julie & Anthony Spano (Parents of Groom)
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Marie-Gabrielle Restaurant & Garden, Dallas, TX

For Daxton & Nazaret’s wedding on July 10, 2020…

Thank you so much, Karen! Your musicians are very talented! The music was BEAUTIFUL and I;m already referring you to others. The professionalism, talent and personal attention to our event was impeccable! All our guests have complimented us about the class your business brought to our special wedding. Please thank your crew for their talent and professionalism! Thank you all! You’re the BEST!!!
Becky Mounger (MOB)
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Castle at Rockwall, Rockwall, TX

For Laurel & Hayden’s wedding on March 7, 2020…

Dear Karen,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Laurel and Hayden’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without all of you. We appreciate your service, professionalism and all your hard work—and we know the newlyweds do, too.
It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Thanks for everything –
Chloe Allday, Owner/ Principal Planner
Allday Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Stone Crest Venue, McKinney, TX

For Rachel & Gus’s wedding on Feb. 22, 2020…

Ceremony musicians
PERFECT! It made alllll the difference to have these professional musicians playing in the chapel for the ceremony and cocktail hour. Everyone loved them and it was beautiful. So perfect and they were attentive and easy to work with as well. Highly recommend!
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Ashton Gardens, Corinth, TX

For Doris & Austin’s wedding on Jan. 25, 2020…

Wonderful String Quartet!
Serenata Strings played for our Wedding Ceremony this past Saturday. They did an incredible job! It was absolutely beautiful! They were very accommodating and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend!
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Bella Donna Chapel, McKinney, TX

For Kristina & Matthew’s wedding on Jan. 11, 2020…

Hi Karen,
I am so sorry this is delayed, but I wanted to THANK YOU from the bottom of hearts for playing so AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL at our wedding ceremony. I am so lucky and thankful to have found your group at the bridal show!!! Again, thank you, thank you, thank you!! 😄 ❤️
Group: String Trio
Venue: St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, Dallas, TX

For Elizabeth & Levi’s wedding on Jan. 4, 2020…

Hey Awesome Vendor Team!!
Thanks for making Elizabeth and Levi’s wedding great!!! You guys all played such a huge role in making it wonderful for them (and pretty for me to photograph it all). They should be so proud to call you their wedding vendor team and it was an honor working alongside you all!!
Thank you,
Hayle Oberle of Peyronet Photography & The Purple Pebble
Associate Photographer & Studio Manager
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Bass Hall, Fort Worth, TX

For Regan & Grant’s wedding on Jan. 4, 2020…

We had a string trio for our wedding and they really helped set the mood for the ceremony and cocktail hour. We were so glad to have them as part of our day!
Group: String Trio
Venue: Aristide McKinney, McKinney, TX

For Aaron & Jeff’s wedding on Nov. 17, 2019…

Amazing musicians and even better people!
My husband and I were married on 11/17/19 in an outdoor country wedding ceremony. Serenata Strings provided a string quartet for our outdoor ceremony and the cocktail hour immediately following the ceremony and they were absolutely amazing. They all arrived well before the first guest and stayed through the end of our cocktail hour as planned. My husband is a musician and we had a ton of musicians at our wedding and we heard so many comments on how beautiful the music was. Our wedding day was this gorgeous, clear blue Texas sky day, way out in the country and we were surrounded only by the quiet, peaceful sounds of nature and the music from that beautiful string quartet. The beautiful sounds produced by Karen and her fellow musicians made our wedding ceremony so very special. Karen is not only a very talented musician, but she is an amazing person. In January, when we started this journey of planning our November wedding we were turned away on our first weekend of touring venues because we were a same sex couple and the owner of the venue told us that we were not part of God’s plan for marriage. It was heartbreaking. We shared our story and pressed pause on our plans, unsure if we were up to the challenge of planning a wedding in Texas as a gay couple. We were not prepared to come out to every one of our vendors and hope that they would accept us. One of the many vendors that heard our story and jumped to our defense was Karen at Serenata Strings. She offered to play at our wedding for free. We were blown away! She didn’t have to do this, we were complete strangers, but she wanted to do it to show that she is committed to equality. It’s one thing to say that you are LGBT friendly and welcome business from everyone, it is another to freely give of your time and talents out of the goodness of your heart to help right a wrong. Karen is the real deal. We know that you have plenty of options when hiring musicians for your wedding but if it is important for you to support musicians that are not only incredibly talented, but celebrate all couples (and their guests) then please give Serenata Strings a listen. We cannot recommend them highly enough!
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Whispering Oaks Wedding Venue, Valley View, TX

For Danielle & Chris’s wedding on Nov. 2, 2019…

Beautiful ceremony music!
My husband and I were thrilled with the sting quartet that played from Serenata Strings at our wedding ceremony. The music was beautiful. They coordinated and practiced with our vocalist to ensure everything went well on the wedding day. Really enjoyed working with them and would recommend!
Danielle Cochran
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, TX

For Danielle & Chris’s wedding on Nov. 2, 2019…

Dear Karen,
Danielle and I wanted to thank you all so much for the phenomenal, breathtaking wedding day day that was presented to her and Chris through all of your hard work in bringing our vision of this day to light! Everyone is still talking about how beautiful everything was! Both ceremony and reception! So many people have especially commented on the ceremony and the beautiful traditions that were incorporated into the program such as the call to worship, hymns, etc.
Karen, the music and your string quartet selections were the final touch! You are so precious to pour your heart into all of this for the brides especially for my Danielle!
Again, my sincerest and deepest appreciation to all of you for your love and genuine concern to make this day so very special for both of our families…”The Two shall become One…,” Chris and Danielle certainly have, in the most beautiful way possible with all of your hard work and dedication to their wedding day, Nov. 2, 2019!
Much love and warmest hugs,
Carla (Mother of Bride) and Danielle Cochran
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, TX

For Cynthia & Ben’s wedding on Nov. 2, 2019…

Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Musicians
Serenata Strings were easy to work with and very professional. They played beautifully during the ceremony and cocktail hour. We couldn’t have been happier with the music. Karen also sent a personal thank you note and music which was an extra added touch that I loved.
Cynthia & Ben
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: The Carlisle Room, Dallas, TX

For Melyssa & Stephen’s wedding on Oct. 5, 2019…

Dear Karen,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Melyssa and Stephen’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without all of you. We appreciate your service, professionalism and all your hard work—and we know the newlyweds do, too.
It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Thanks for everything –
Chloe Allday, Owner/ Principal Planner
Allday Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas, TX

For Kaley & Jonathan’s wedding on Sept. 29, 2019…

We booked a string quartet for our outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. They were easy to communicate via email. On the day of the ceremony, they were on time, professional, and played beautifully. I would hire them again.
Kaley & Jonathan
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Fort Worth Botanical Gardens – Japanese Gardens, Fort Worth, TX

For Laura & Richard’s wedding on Sept. 28, 2019…

We loved having the string trio for the ceremony! It was such an elegant touch. They played whatever we wished and were very professional.
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Springs – Rockwall Manor, Terrell, TX

Dear Karen,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Joan and Chris’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without all of you. We appreciate your service, professionalism and all your hard work—and we know the newlyweds do, too.
It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Thanks for everything –
Chloe Allday, Owner/ Principal Planner
Allday Events
Group: Trumpet & String Quartet
Venue: Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX

For Alexis & Colton’s wedding on Aug. 24, 2019…

Awesome! Hired guitar and violinist to play during our ceremony. Unfortunately as the bride I didn’t get to hear much of the music prior to walking down the aisle but many guests told me they sounded beautiful. We picked mostly “contemporary” songs over more of the traditional classical music. Easy to work with with, and handled communication via email which was very convenient for me. Can’t wait to see our video so I can listen to the music!
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: The 4 Eleven, Fort Worth, TX

For Elaina & Shawn’s wedding on July 27, 2019…

Karen,
Thank you all so much for helping us on our special day. It was absolutely beautiful and we greatly appreciate you!
Elaina & Shawn
Group: Violin & Cello
Venue: The Springs – Stone Hall, McKinney, TX

For Iris & Marks’s wedding on June 16, 2019…

Karen and her husband were the kindest people in the world and our ceremony was perfect because of how beautifully the band played. We were so happy with how it all turned out!
Iris & Mark
Group: Violin, Guitar & Bass
Venue: Stone Crest Venue, McKinney, TX

For Paige & Steven’s wedding on June 14, 2019…

Good afternoon Vendors,
Thank you so much for a successful event! It was AH-MAZING working with each of you.
Katie Waara of One Fat Dove
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Springs – Parker Manor, Weatherford, TX

For Ashleigh & John’s wedding on June 2, 2019…

Highly recommended…Absolutely beautiful music!
Karen,
I knew from the reviews that the music performed by Serenata Strings at my daughter and son-in-law’s wedding ceremony would be lovely. It was not only lovely, it was tremendously moving and timed perfectly. Their amazing string duet was performed by Karen (violinist) and Jenna (cellist). I am still getting calls (June 14) about how beautiful the ceremony music was. Our contact was Karen, who was always so sweet, polite and professional. SS are very popular/busy, but Karen was always kind and never made me feel rushed. She made everything go smoothly from the hymn choice planning to the order performed (Ellie Goulding’s How Long Will I Love You, Coldplay’s Sky Full of Stars and Ben King’s Stand By Me).
They are prompt, affordable, professional, and extremely talented. THANK YOU for making their wedding ceremony even more beautiful!!!
Pam (Mother of Bride)
Group: String Duo
Venue: Ashton Gardens, Corinth, TX

For Becca & Erik’s wedding on June 1, 2019…

Karen,
Please convey our deepest thanks to everyone affiliated with Serenata Strings for a most wonderful and meaningful performance on Saturday night! We all loved the music, and the bride and groom were thrilled with the songs’ interpretations
(Regina Spektor’s Samson, Rihanna’s Stay, Ingrid Michaelson’s You and I and
Frankie Valli’s /Jersey Boys’ Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You).
Thanks for making a special experience even more special!
And we know that the weather presented challenges, so appreciate everyone working under challenging conditions! With deepest gratitude and warmest regards,
Nina
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Crescent Court Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Emily & Ben’s wedding on May 26, 2019…

Good morning ladies, Happy Tuesday~
I want to express a heartfelt THANK YOU for making Emily’s and Ben’s day incredible.
You ALL exceeded our expectations, from music to flowers to food to planning and the cakes. I would be happy to be used as a reference at anytime.
Emily sent me a message that she was sad to see this day end, because the planning process was so much fun. Have a wonderful week. Kindly,
Susan Joiner (Mother of Bride)
Samantha Garrigan and The Team at A Stylish Soiree
Group: String Trio
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Emily & Ben’s wedding on May 26, 2019…

Hello everyone!
I wanted to send a quick thank you for helping to make Ben and Emily’s day truly seamless. We couldn’t have asked for better weather and having this team in place topped it all off!Thank you, and I look forward to working with you all again!
Samantha Garrigan and The Team at A Stylish Soiree
Group: String Trio
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Preeya & Taylor’s wedding on May 26, 2019…

WONDERFUL STRING QUARTET!
We would highly recommend Serenata Strings! We had their string quartet play at our wedding ceremony at the Adolphus. They did a fantastic job, beautiful music. Leading up to the event, it was easy to correspond with Karen regarding the contract and deciding on music selections. A memorable and elegant part of the wedding ceremony! Best,
Preeya & Taylor
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Preeya & Taylor’s wedding on May 26, 2019…

Dear Karen and Serenata Strings,
Thank you and Serenata Strings for your very special performance at our May 26 ceremony! Thanks again! It was so magical walking to your music. Best,
Preeya & Taylor
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Alexa & Joel’s wedding on May 11, 2019…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for sharing your musical talents at my daughter and new son-in-law’s wedding (Alexa Curry and Joel Philipose) at Ashton Gardens in Corinth, TX on May 11!
I received many compliments on your beautiful string quartet music. Regards,
Roxane Barry (Mother of Bride)
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Ashton Gardens, Corinth, TX

For Hillary & Charlie’s wedding on May 11, 2019…

Dear Karen,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Hillary and Charlie’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without all of you. We appreciate your service, professionalism and all your hard work—and we know the newlyweds do, too.
It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Thanks for everything –
Chloe Allday, Owner/ Principal Planner
Allday Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Shelby & Gibran’s wedding on April 13, 2019…

Dear Karen,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Shelby and Gibran’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without all of you. We appreciate your service, professionalism and all your hard work—and we know the newlyweds do, too.
Thank you all for being so flexible and willing to change plans when the weather did not cooperate, that is why we as planners love working with such professional vendors!
It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Thanks for everything –
Chloe Allday, Owner/ Principal Planner
Allday Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Jeslyn & Zach’s wedding on April 6, 2019…

Karen,
Thank you very much for making our wedding day beautiful! Although I did not get to meet you, everything was wonderful! Thank you!
Jeslyn
Group: String Duo
Venue: Knotting Hill Place, Little Elm, TX

For Cecilia & Roger’s wedding on April 6, 2019…

Hello Karen,
Thank you all so much for everything! We enjoyed the music!
Cecilia & Roger
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Thousand Hills Church, Corinth, TX

For Ariel & Andrew’s wedding on April 5, 2019…

Hello Karen,
I wanted to email you to thank you and the 4 musicians who played at our son’s wedding last Friday night at Firefly Gardens in Midlothian.  The music was beautiful and perfect – all went well.  I believe the music made the wedding!  We appreciate you all very much.  Thank you for making this such a beautiful event to remember. Thank you!
Shelley Raney
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Firefly Gardens, Midlothian, TX

For Angela & Angus’s wedding on March 23, 2019…

Dear Karen and Serenata Strings,
Thank you for your beautiful music on our wedding day. Our families will be forever grateful.
Love,
Angela Williams & Angus Boyd
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Catherine & Michael’s wedding on March 23, 2019…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for the beautiful music your team provided during the ceremony portion of my daughter’s wedding. The strings were loved by all! Best,
Carolanne Roberto (Mother of Bride)
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Brake & Clutch Warehouse, Dallas, TX

For Catherine & Michael’s wedding on March 23, 2019…

Dear Karen,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Caroline and Jeff’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without all of you. We appreciate your service, professionalism and all your hard work—and we know the newlyweds do, too.
Chloe Allday, Owner/ Principal Planner
Allday Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Brake & Clutch Warehouse, Dallas, TX

For Tia & Tucker’s wedding on March 2, 2019…

Dear Karen,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Tia and Tucker’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without all of you. We appreciate your service, professionalism and all your hard work—and we know the newlyweds do, too.
Chloe Allday, Owner/ Principal Planner
Allday Events
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Jennifer & Kyle’s wedding on Jan. 12, 2019…

Dear Karen,
Thank you for the beautiful job!
Kristin Godat, Wedding Coordinator
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Ashton Gardens, Corinth, TX

For Mary Grace & Nicholas’s wedding on Jan. 5, 2019…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for all of your help and hard work on the Seaton-Myers wedding! You guys did an amazing job as always! Happy New Year!
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Perkins Chapel – SMU Campus, Dallas, TX

For Emma & Drew’s wedding on Dec. 22, 2018…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for all of your help and hard work on the Brinkman-Beckerman wedding! We loved working with you and hope to do so again soon! Happy New Year!
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Trio
Venue: Perot Museum, Dallas, TX

For The Grady and The Clemmons Family Christmas party on Dec. 22, 2018…

Karen,
Thank you for Blessing us with your beautiful music.  Merry Christmas!
The Grady and The Clemmons Families
Group: String Trio
Venue: Residence, Grand Prairie, TX

For Meagan & Erik’s wedding on Dec. 22, 2018…

Karen,
Your strings were such a special sound for our wedding!
Meagan & Erik
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Rustic Grace Estates, Van Alstyne, TX

For Kristin & Clay’s wedding on Dec. 1, 2018…

Karen,
Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding day and making the ceremony music so perfect!  We are so thankful!
Kristin & Clay
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Arlington Hall at Lee Park, Dallas, TX

For Ashlynn & Sam’s wedding on Nov. 18, 2018…

I wish I could give them 10 stars. I had an outdoor wedding in November, the forecast was suppose to be 76 degrees. However, the day of the wedding it was a harsh, cold 42 degrees. The two piece ensemble still played outdoors in the cold. It was beautiful, and exactly what I had in mind for my special day! Thanks again for baring through the cold for me & my dream wedding.
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Knotting Hill Place, Little Elm, TX

For Janet & Joel’s wedding on Nov. 2, 2018…

Hi Karen,
I just wanted to thank you and the musicians for performing at our wedding last Friday at the Nasher!  Thank you so much for playing at our ceremony and cocktail hour! We were so happy with how everything turned out! It was wonderful! Thank you so much!
Janet & Joel
Group: String Trio
Venue: Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas, TX

For Janet & Joel’s wedding on Nov. 2, 2018…

Hello everyone!
Thank you for being AWESOME!
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Janet and Joel’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without you; Janet was absolutely thrilled with everything. We appreciate your service and professionalism—and we know the newlyweds do, too. It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Samantha Garrigan and The Team at A Stylish Soiree
Group: String Trio
Venue: Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas, TX

For Amanda & Alan’s wedding on Oct. 20, 2018…

Karen:
We had a wonderful experience with Serenata Strings! They were SO easy to work with – very flexible and responsive. We had a string quartet for our ceremony and cocktail hour at the Dallas Arboretum and their beautiful music really helped create that WOW atmosphere we were looking for. They were on time, played our song list exactly as we requested and were just overall a pleasure to work with.
Amanda & Alan
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Meredith & Nowel’s wedding on Oct. 20, 2018…

Karen:
The music on Saturday at the Dallas Arboretum was wonderful. What a beautiful day with sunshine, clear skies and a picture perfect setting with your fabulous musicians playing for our daughter’s wedding, (Jones/Whitehouse). After so much rain, we all were so worried that we would have to make last minute arrangements. It was a great day. Again, the music was fabulous. Thank you for sharing your gift of music.
Kimberly Jones
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Margaret & Alex’s wedding on Oct. 14, 2018…

Dear Jay,
Thank you so much for being a part of our special day!  It would be nowhere near as beautiful without your music and we’re so grateful to have worked with you! Best,
Margaret & Alex
Group: Solo Guitar
Venue: Reata Restaurant, Fort Worth, TX

For Kristin & Juan’s wedding on Oct. 13, 2018…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for providing the strings at the Bauer-Nunez wedding at the Rosewood Mansion! They did a fabulous job! We always love working with you!
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Trio
Venue: Rosewood Mansion Turtle Creek, Dallas, TX

For Yue Ding & Long Bui’s wedding on Oct. 6, 2018…

Karen,
They were very accommodating and helpful. We had a little problem at the ceremony and they had continued playing until everything was resolved. The ceremony might have lasted longer than the agreed time and they were still there. We were very grateful.
Yue Ding & Long Bui
Group: String Duo
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Elizabeth & Robb’s wedding on Sept. 29, 2018…

WONDERFUL MUSIC!
Karen and the entire team was a dream to work with, they worked with me to ensure I was able to get every song I desired for our wedding!
Libby & Robb
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Las Colinas Country Club, Irving, TX

For Kathryn & Barrett’s wedding on Sept. 22, 2018…

Dear Serenata Strings,
Thank you so much for busting your bum for us on our rainy wedding day!  We truly appreciate all of your efforts and could NOT have pulled off without you!  We hope your business blooms and grows!
Kat & Barrett
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Chandler’s Garden, Celina, TX

For Brittani & Kostas’s wedding on Sept. 15, 2018…

Karen,
I just wanted to thank you so much for all you and your musicians did on Saturday. We really appreciate your flexibility considering the madness of the day with unpredictable rain, etc. and the couple wanting to wait and then do the ceremony outside even though we thought that may not be possible. We received several compliments about the music and the family was really happy with everything.
I will certainly keep you in mind for future clients/weddings and hope to work with you again soon. Have a great week!
Lynn Jackson of Fit & Fab Weddings
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Springs at Tuscany Hill, Anna, TX

For Cindy & Pablo’s wedding on Sept. 9, 2018…

Karen,
I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with Serenata Strings. We had minimal contact and yet everything worked out so well. The musicians (especially Kristin) worked out so perfectly. Your musicians are awesome. I really would love to work with your musicians again. Thank you again!
Cindy & Pablo
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Stone Crest Venue, McKinney, TX

For Lauren & Corey’s wedding on Sept. 1, 2018…

Karen,
Serenata Strings played during our wedding ceremony and cocktail reception, and we couldn’t be happier! Great to work with and allow for input and personal preference in song selection.
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Grand Ivory, Leonard, TX

For Jamie & Ryan’s wedding on Aug. 18, 2018…

Karen,
Thank you for always being a wonderful & reliable vendor! We love working with you!
Melanie Ewing, Wedding Coordinator
Refined Romance Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Ashton Gardens, Corinth, TX

For Caylin & Carter’s wedding on Aug. 4, 2018…

Hey EVERYONE!
I just wanted to reach out to all of you and say THANK YOU FOR BEING SO AWESOME! Seriously…you guys are the best! I am so thankful for vendors like you guys who are so easy to work with but also make the night so much more enjoyable! After talking with Caylin and Carter, it was so evident that they were overjoyed with how perfect their day went. That is all because of amazing vendors like you guys! Can’t wait to work with all of you again! 🙂
Jeremiah Brinkley, DJ/MC/Live
It’s Your Night Entertainment
Group: String Trio
Venue: Brake & Clutch Warehouse, Dallas, TX

For Marlee & John’s wedding on July 21, 2018…

Hi Karen,
Thank you for all of your help in making Marlee and John’s wedding a great success. Best,
Elizabeth Fenton of Lux Little Love/ Carefully Curated, Creatively Crafted
Group: String Trio
Venue: Crescent Court Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Joycelyn & Alfred’s wedding on July 15, 2018…

Hi Karen,
Again, so thankful for the wonderful performance of your musicians.  Joy and I have still yet to send them thank you notes and tokens of appreciation for you and all of them.
Thank you so much again Karen and we look forward to working with your musicians in the future. I have started a new production company and we are looking to produce concerts with artists with live musical accompaniment.
Thank you so much again. Sincerely,
Alfred
Group: Flute & String Trio
Venue: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth, TX

For Sarah & Chris’s wedding on June 29, 2018…

We found Serenata Strings at the Dallas Bridal Show. They played for us a little while there, and then gave us a deal we could not ignore. We only needed them to play our ceremony and cocktail hour. Communication was slim to none at the beginning, but by the time of the wedding everything was worked out. They have a wide variety of music to choose from, and we were able to hand select the songs we wanted played.
Sarah & Chris
Group: String Trio
Venue: The Milestone, Aubrey, TX

For Christina & Preston’s wedding on June 29, 2018…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for your service yesterday. It was beautiful!
Christina & Preston
Group: Piano & Cello
Venue: Harmony Chapel, Aubrey, TX

For Sheri & Mark’s wedding on June 23, 2018…

Great job Serenata Strings who performed for us at Bella Donna Chapel in McKinney!! Beautiful job. Musicians wore black and looked eloquent and music sounded beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful job!
Sheri and Mark Hlavenka
Group: Violin & Cello
Venue: Bella Donna Chapel, McKinney, TX

For Micole & Andrew’s wedding on May 27, 2018…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for all of your help and hard work on the Pidgeon-Cobert wedding! You all did a fantastic job!  We always love working with you and can’t wait to do so again soon! Sincerely,
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Fairmount Hotel, Dallas, TX

For a memorable wedding…

The music they provided for our outdoor ceremony was absolutely wonderful. They have a large repertoire and played beautifully!
Group: String Trio
Venue: Dallas, TX

For LianFei & Caleb’s wedding on May 17, 2018…

Dear Karen,
Thanks for your help coordinating our wedding day music.  Your team is absolutely exceptional.  All guests thought they did such a wonderful job and they enjoyed the selections very much.  We appreciate your advice for the whole event! Everything went seamlessly on our big day! We truly appreciate your professionalism!
Again, the music was beautiful!! The wedding won’t be as romantic without your team’s presence. Thanks a lot for coordinating everything. It turned out wonderfully! Best,
Liz & Caleb
Group: String Trio
Venue: Bella Donna Chapel, McKinney, TX

For LianFei & Caleb’s wedding on May 17, 2018…

I’m so glad I found this highly professional and skillful team! The music they played at my wedding is beyond perfect. It definitely adds another layer of romance to my special day! Karen is extremely helpful and easy to work with. She gave me valuable advice on the music program. They are on top of everything during the entire process. Thanks so much for the beautiful music. Highly recommended!
Group: String Trio
Venue: Bella Donna Chapel, McKinney, TX

For Andi & Heath’s wedding on May 5, 2018…

Dear Karen,
Thank you for the beautiful music for our daughter’s wedding on 5/5/18. The music was beautiful. We appreciate your services and will recommend. With sincerest thanks for your kindness and thoughtfulness. Love,
The Hill Family
Group: String Trio
Venue: Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant, Plano, TX

For Sarah & Jared’s wedding on April 8, 2018…

Serenata Strings did such a fantastic job performing at our ceremony! The music was beautiful and really added a special touch. Karen is very responsive and easy to work with! The whole process with them went very smoothly. Highly recommended!!
Group: String Trio
Venue: Stone Crest Venue, New Hope, TX

For Kellyn & Austin’s wedding on April 7, 2018…

Serenata Strings did an awesome job at our wedding, and I am so glad I used them! I opted for a string quartet and paid extra for the violinist to come to the rehearsal, however, I believe the group would have done perfect even without the rehearsal. The music was beautiful and the coordination between the officiant and quartet was effortless.
Kellyn
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Marty Leonard Chapel, Fort Worth, TX

For Katherine & Jake’s wedding on April 7, 2018…

Good Morning,
Great Job and thank you all for helping to make sure Jake and Katherine’s wedding day was nothing short of amazing.  It was a beautiful ceremony and transitioned into a great dance party… bride and groom ended the night very happy.
I look forward to working together in the future! Best!
Sheri Lowry of Sheri Lowry Events
Group: Violin, Guitar & Bass
Venue: BRIK Venue, Fort Worth, TX

For Mary & Bryan’s wedding on March 31, 2018…

Hello vendors!
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Mary & Bryan’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without you. We appreciate your service and professionalism—and we know the newlyweds do, too. It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Samantha Garrigan and The Team at A Stylish Soiree
Group: Violin, Guitar & Bass
Venue: BRIK Venue, Fort Worth, TX

For Brittany & David’s wedding on March 24, 2018…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for all of your help and hard work on Hicks-Hutchinson wedding at The Crescent!  The music was beautiful!  We look forward to working with you again soon! Sincerely,
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Trio
Venue: Crescent Court Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Luz & Mike’s wedding on March 23, 2018…

Serenata Strings did an amazing job at our wedding. We booked the Piano Trio (cello, piano, violin). They added that extra special touch to make our wedding vision come true. Loved every minute of the music. They truly made it an even more magical day!
Group: Piano Trio
Venue: Aristide – Flower Mound, Flower Mound, TX

For a Robyn & Rich’s wedding on March 17, 2018…

The music was beautiful and I’m so very glad that you were able to play even in the rain!!! Thank you so much!!
Robyn Urbani
Group: Violin, Guitar, Cello & Bass
Venue: MOPAC Event Center, Fort Worth, TX

For Casey & Jack’s wedding on March 10, 2018…

Karen,
Great to work with you this past weekend on the Gribble wedding!
Regards,
Crystal M. Frasier of Crystal Frasier Weddings
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Brook Hollow Golf Club (outdoors), Dallas, TX

For Tower Club Dallas’s open bridal house on March 7, 2018…

Karen & Jay,
I just wanted to personally thank you for participating in our Vendor Workshop last night!  The string duo did a really wonderful job!  It was great having them with us and we are looking forward to working more with you here in the future. All good things,
Ali Chandler, Private Event Coordinator/ Tower Club Dallas
Group: String Duo
Venue: Tower Club Dallas, Dallas, TX

For Erica & Peter’s wedding on March 3, 2018…

Karen & Jay,
Unfortunately, we did not get a chance to talk yesterday afternoon so I just wanted to let you know that your music was beautiful and you both were very easy to work with!
Cheers! Sincerely,
Erica & Pete
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Cristina & Nick’s wedding on Feb. 17, 2018…

Hello Vendor partners!
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Cristina & Nick’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without you. We appreciate your service and professionalism—and we know the newlyweds do, too. It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration! Thank you,
Samantha Garrigan and The Team at A Stylish Soiree
Group: Violin & Cello
Venue: Bella Woods Wedding & Event Center, Midlothian, TX

For Lewisville Lodge’s dinner on Feb. 15, 2018…

Hi Karen,
The Lewisville Masonic Lodge sincerely appreciates you sharing your musical talent with the widows and Past Master’s Dinner on the evening of February 15, 2018. The piano selections you performed were very much enjoyed by all of us. You helped make the program a special event. Thank you,
Charles Langran
Group: Solo piano
Venue: Lewisville Lodge, Lewisville, TX

For Sawyer & Thomas’s wedding on Jan. 6, 2018…

Hi Karen,
It was wonderful working with you for Sawyer and Thomas’ wedding at St. Michael’s Catholic Church.  You and your team did a beautiful job!  I look forward to working together again soon.
Chelsea, Wedding Coordinator
Hitched Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: St. Michael Catholic Church, Bedford, TX

For Becca & Adam’s wedding on Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve), 2017…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for all of your hard work on Becca Lett’s wedding on New Year’s Eve!  The music was beautiful! Sincerely,
Rachel Burt Garcia & As You Wish Team
Group: String Trio
Venue: Union Station, Dallas, TX

For a Lyndsey & Andrew’s wedding on Dec. 16, 2017…

Hello all!
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Lyndsey & Andrew’s wedding!  The weather was definitely a challenge and we so appreciate everyone’s assistance in making their special day come together so beautifully; it could not have happened without you. We appreciate your service and professionalism—and we know the newlyweds do, too.  It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Samantha Garrigan and The Team at A Stylish Soiree
Group: Solo Guitar
Venue: The Filter Building at White Rock Lake, Dallas, TX

For a Christmas banquet party on Dec. 16, 2017…

Karen,
I wanted to say THANK YOU for the musicians who played at our Christmas party on Saturday. They were amazing!! Best,
Todd Durham, CEO
Group: Jazz Trio Combo
Venue: Bistecca Italian Restaurant, Highland Village, TX

For Ellen & Charles’s wedding on Dec. 10, 2017…

Hi There,
I just wanted to thank you all so much for doing such an amazing job at our wedding Saturday. We got SO much positive feedback about your music. Everyone said it was beautiful and they were brought to tears during different songs. We also love that you were able to learn the Star Wars theme song per our request. Thank you so much for everything and for helping to make our wedding extra special!! Best,
Ellen & Charles
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Hickory Street Annex, Dallas, TX

For Ellen & Charles’s wedding on Dec. 10, 2017…

I am so happy that I am able to recommend Serenata Strings. They came recommended to me by my wedding planner and my wedding venue. I had this idea to include a “Fun Facts on the Music” section on the back of my wedding program which explained the stories behind our particular music selections. So, it was very important that all the songs we requested were actually played. We chose more non traditional songs and they had the sheet music for most of our choices already. There was one song that they did not have and they gave me very clear directions on how to obtain it. They approved my choice first before I purchased it and then printed it off themselves. When the big day came, they played every song we asked them to and they played it beautifully (including the new song they needed to learn!). We got SO many compliments on our string quartet and one of our guests even asked for their card for their upcoming wedding because they were so impressed. I could not be happier with the music they played. These are very talented musicians and they helped to make our wedding stand out! Best,
Ellen & Charles
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Hickory Street Annex, Dallas, TX

For Kelly & Brandon’s wedding on Nov. 4, 2017…

One of the best investments I made was booking Serenata Strings to play at my wedding ceremony. The music was absolutely beautiful and they played exactly the music I wanted. They made my dreams come true. Be patient when communicating, they are very busy, but will get back to you every time.  Again, absolutely wonderful music!
Kelly & Brandon
Group: Piano, Violin & Cello
Venue: Marty Leonard Chapel, Fort Worth, TX

For Danielle & Eric’s wedding on Nov. 4, 2017…

Serenata Strings played a song starting in the middle at a certain point right after the ceremony. They did it perfectly timed and exactly where I wanted the to start. They played beautiful music and looked sharp doing so. Professionals and talented!
Danielle
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Joule Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Christine & Andrew’s wedding on Oct. 28, 2017…

Hi Vendors,
Thank you all so much for your hard work on Christine & Andrew’s wedding! Their special day came together beautifully and it could not have happened without you. We appreciate your service and professionalism – and we know Christine & Andrew do, too. It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to the next collaboration!
Samantha Garrigan and The Team at A Stylish Soiree
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: The Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas, TX

For Laura & Chris’s wedding on Oct. 14, 2017…

Jay & Karen,
Thank you so much for everything that you’ve done to help us get to our wedding day!  You’ve helped us put all of our music dreams into our perfect wedding.  Thank you for answering all of my questions, offering your expertise and being such an important part of our incredible day.
Laura & Chris
Group: Violin & Guitar, Guitar & Cello
Venue: Arlington Hall at Lee Park, Dallas, TX

For Denna & Mark’s wedding on Oct. 14, 2017…

Thank you so much for providing such beautiful music for our special day!
Denna & Mark
Group: String Trio
Venue: Fort Worth Botanical Gardens, Fort Worth, TX

For Shelley & Pramode’s wedding on Oct. 6, 2017…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for providing us with beautiful for our wedding day!  We really appreciate your generosity.  I look forward to doing more events with you in the future!
Love,
Shelley, Wedding Coordinator/ Owner/ CWEP
Shelley K Events
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Royal Lane Baptist Church, Dallas, TX

For Monica & JT’s wedding on Sept. 30, 2017…

Karen,
Serenata Strings played during our ceremony and cocktail hour and we were thrilled with their services! Many of our guests told us they started crying as soon as the string quartet started because it was so beautiful. The team was very easy to work with and I would recommend them for your event!
Wedding Coordinator
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Arlington Hall at Lee Park, Dallas, TX

For Samantha & Rusty’s wedding on Sept. 23, 2017…

Karen,
Your musicians for the Cooper-O’Kane wedding did a fantastic job.  Thank you for always being a great group to work with.
Wendy Kidd, Wedding Coordinator
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Stonegate Mansion, Fort Worth, TX

For Jane & Chris’s wedding on Sept. 9, 2017…

Serenata Strings,
Thank you so much for playing at Jane and Chris’s wedding ceremony.  Even with the guests mingling, your music was incredible.  We cannot thank you enough.   Looking forward to having you again.
C.A. Wesley
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Hickory Street Annex, Dallas, TX

For Felicia & James’s wedding on Sept. 8, 2017…

Hi all. I was recently wed on Friday 9/8/2017. I have to say I was blown away by the beautiful music and how polite and professional the musicians were. Karen was a treat to work with. Everything was so easy from music planning to the wedding program. So much music to chose from. Serenata Strings truly helped make my wedding night magical. I really wanted them to stay longer. The communication between Karen, musicians and myself was excellent. The musicians were on point when cued for the flower girls and ring bearer and for my entrance. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent. Thank you so much Karen and Serenata Strings. Would definitely recommend to anyone else and I will be booking again soon .. 🙂
Group: String Trio
Venue: Private Residence, Grand Prairie, TX

For Sivan & Kevin’s wedding on Sept. 3, 2017…

Dear Friends,
It was so cool working with you this weekend.   Thanks for all of your help.  I hope to work with you again soon!
Rabbi David S. Gruber
Group: String Trio
Venue: Vouv Meeting & Event Square, Farmers Branch/Dallas, TX

For Dominique & Demonte’s wedding on Aug. 26, 2017…

Hi there,
I just wanted to thank you again for all your help with Brittian/ Coleman wedding ceremony!  So great to work with you! Thanks,
Melanie Ewing
Refined Romance
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Lorin & Matt’s wedding on Aug. 12, 2017…

Serenata Strings,
We would like to thank you for your beautiful talents and peaceful music you provided for Lorin & Matt’s wedding at the Dallas Arboretum on Aug. 12th!  We love working with you all and so appreciate your patience during the planning process.  On behalf of myself and the rest of the 316DS team, thank you for being a part of the wedding dream team!  We look forward to working with you in 2018 and hope you enjoy your holidays! Sincerely,
Emily & Brianna Noland
Wedding Coordinators
316 Design Source
Group: 2 Violins, Guitar & Cello
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Laine & Layne’s wedding on June 24, 2017…

Serenata Strings,
I just wanted to thank you for the lovely music at both the church and at the mansion. Thanks,
Angie (assistant to Betsy Sowell – Mother of Bride)
Group: String Quartet
Venue: St. Michael All Angels Church, Dallas, TX
Group: String Duo, String Quintet
Venue: Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas, TX

For Zach & Aubry’s wedding on June 24, 2017…

Serenata Strings,
Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding.  You music really added a special touch to the entire ceremony.  Our wedding day wouldn’t have been the same if you weren’t a part of it.
Sincerely,
Zach & Aubry
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: BRIK VENUE, Fort Worth, TX

For Cid & Dustin’s wedding on June 17, 2017…

Hi all,
I would like to say THANK YOU for all your efforts, hard work, professionalism, time, patience and for making this wedding day so special for Cid and Dustin. Our Grooms including their guests expressed how beautiful and amazing the wedding was and one of the BEST they had ever attended. You all are incredible at what you do and I cannot thank you enough for making my job run smooth that night. It truly takes a team effort and all of you as wedding vendor professionals made this a seamless wedding and I appreciate all of you and your talents. So, from every part and piece that you played in this Epic wedding, THANK YOU once again! You were all part of history as this marked my 100th wedding for my business and I couldn’t ask for better vendors to share in this special occasion. Have a Fantastic Week!
Ricardo Tomas
Wedding Architect
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Crescent Court Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Breanna & Alex’s wedding on June 12, 2017…

Serenata Strings,
Thank you so much for helping create our dream wedding!  The ceremony was beautiful with the music in the background.  We appreciate all of your hard work. Love,
Breanna & Alex
Group: Violin & Harp
Venue: Wildwood Inn, Denton, TX

For Emily & Dean’s wedding on June 10, 2017…

Hello Amazing Vendors,
We just wanted to thank you for your hard work at Emily and Dean’s wedding this past weekend. Everything came together so nicely, and the couple had a fabulous wedding-day experience thanks to your efforts.
We could not do our job without the help of an incredible vendor team—thanks for making it all possible! Until next time, thanks,
Sarah and The Team at A Stylish Soiree
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Piazza On The Green, McKinney, TX

For MacKenzie & Hayden’s wedding on June 2, 2017…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for once again providing amazing service and musician for one of our weddings.  MacKenzie and Hayden’s day was PERFECT!
Annie Edgar & the MK Event Boutique Team
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The White Sparrow Barn, Quinlan, TX

For Taylor & Todd’s wedding on May 28, 2017…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for providing beautiful music for Taylor and Todd’s wedding.  I look forward to working together on future events.
Have a great week,
Petra Silansky and The Team at Events by Peta
Group: Solo Violin
Venue: Hotel ZaZa, Dallas, TX

For Brittany & Caesar’s wedding on May 27, 2017…

Dear Vendors,
Thank you so much for all your help to make Brittany and Caesar’s special day a success! Their wedding was a big one with lots of moving parts, but you really helped bring it all together.  The couple and their families were thrilled with the occasion, thanks to your hard work.  We could not have executed such a big event without you time and talent!
As always, we appreciate your efforts and are grateful to have such an awesome teacm of vendors.  Until next time! Thanks,
Sarah and The Team at A Stylish Soiree
Group: String Quartet
Venue: University Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX

For Morgan & Ryan’s wedding on April 21, 2017…

Hi Vendor Team,
Thank you for all your hard work this weekend!  Morgan and Ryan’s wedding could not have happened without you – and they are thrilled with the event.  We consider ourselves lucky to work with top-notch vendors like you; thank you for bringing your best effort to every event. It means a lot to us and to our couples! Until next time,
Sarah and The Team at A Stylish Soiree
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Royal Lane Baptist Church, Dallas, TX

For Whitney & Ethan’s wedding on April 13, 2017…

Coordination and planning with Serenata Strings was less than easy. I had to double email and call their planner, Karen, on several occasions to get my questions answered or update my package request. Response from Karen: Whitney had two request changes – changing from a violin and cello to a string quartet and changing the time frame – on her contract.   We had to wait on our musicians to verify their availability to accept Whitney’s request while taking into consideration her wedding date was the eve of Good Friday and Easter Sunday weekend.That being said, it was well worth it in the end. I chose non-traditional music for my ceremony (The Beatles, Queen, Etta James) and they nailed the performances. They were dressed professionally and the music was clearly heard during our ceremony. Despite the hiccoughs during the planning phase, the musicians themselves were well worth it. They were a sophisticated touch and the ability to choose modern songs, but have them played on classical instruments was priceless. I highly recommend this group!
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Wildwood Inn, Denton, TX

For Rachel & Joseph’s wedding on April 2, 2017…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for keeping us straight regarding the payments.  Thanks for helping make Rachel’s wedding a wonderful event!
Marvin Fisher (Father of Bride)
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Filter Building, Dallas, TX

For Rachel & Joseph’s wedding on April 2, 2017…

Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for a beautiful performance and compositions yesterday (Liz On Top Of The World, Mrs. Darcy and Meryton Townhall from the movie Pride and Prejudice)!!!
Rachel Fisher Chang
Group: String Quartet
Venue: The Filter Building, Dallas, TX

For Angelica & Armando’s wedding on March 10, 2017…

Dear Karen,
I was in total awe from the moment my ears listened the sweet sound of their violins.  I met a few of the violinists at an open house, and knew right away they were the ones.  I couldn’t have been happier the day of our wedding.   It was all  so perfect.  They even learned a new song upon request for our bridal party entrance.  I would definitely recommend to any future bride. 
Group: String Trio
Venue: Hidden Pines Chapel, Highland Village, TX

For Linsey & Demetri’s wedding on March 4, 2017…

Dear Karen,
We are so grateful for Serenata Strings and the service they provided.  Your musicians truly added the perfect addition to our ceremony and cocktail hour we were wanting.  The music for the ceremony was so elegant and beautiful.  We received so many compliments!  Thank you so much. 
Group: Violin & Cello/ Violin & Piano
Venue: LoneStar Mansion, Burleson, TX

For Katie & Cody’s wedding on Feb. 25, 2017…

Dear Karen,
We loved all of the songs that were made available to use and it was very easy to communicate our ceremony and cocktail hour program.   We have already recommended Serenata Strings to another friend of mine and we will get to listen to their music again at her wedding in June!
Katie & Cody
Group: Violin, Guitar & Cello
Venue: The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Julia & Derek’s wedding on Feb. 18, 2017…

Dear Karen,
We just can’t thank you enough for the beautiful job you guys did at the wedding on Saturday! I am so sorry that I was so distracted during the wedding that I didn’t get a chance to talk to you. I hope you were comfortable with your seating.
We have received nothing but raving compliments about the music and so many people have taken your information. Thank you for accepting our son’s little wedding into your schedule. You guys being here made the wedding super special and we are eternally grateful!
Blessings to you!
Elise (Mother of Groom)
Group: Violin, Guitar & Bass
Venue: Residence, Keller, TX

For Renee & Badi’s wedding on Jan. 7, 2017…

I really wanted a string quartet at our ceremony and Serenata’s String’s affordable prices allowed me to have it. I was able to hand pick the songs that were played before, during, and after the ceremony. It was a little difficult sometimes scheduling times to talk to the manager, as she was always very busy, but in the end their performance was stellar and everything went smoothly!
Renee & Badi
Group: String Quartet
Venue: Omni Mandalay Hotel Las Colinas, Irving-Las Colinas, TX

For Alana & Grant’s wedding proposal on Dec. 16, 2016…

Karen & Jay,
To second Grant’s comments, your music took my breath away and made our engagement night even more unforgettable.  The song you played when I entered the room has immense emotional significance for me and I cannot express how special it was to hear  it.  Thank you again and I hope you are available for our wedding day!
Alana
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Crescent Court Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Alana & Grant’s wedding proposal on Dec. 16, 2016…

Karen & Jay,
This is Grant Matthews from last month’s engagement reservation (on December 16th at The Crescent Hotel). First of all, I want to thank both of you for the amazing part you played in our engagement. Your music was unforgettable and added so much to the entire event. The fact that you were able to learn and perform those Of Monsters and Men songs on such short notice was incredible. My fiancé Alana is copied on this email, and I can assure you both that we will never forget how the music made us feel that night.
Grant
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Crescent Court Hotel, Dallas, TX

For Leslie & Jesse’s wedding proposal on Nov. 5, 2016…

Karen & Jay,
Serenata Strings did an amazing job performing at our wedding!!! We had several special song requests that they played for us. Everyone loved their music. Thank you so much, the music was elegant and beautiful. They are wonderful and talented musicians to work with.
Group: Violin, Guitar & Cello
Venue: Dallas Arboretum & Museum Of Biblical Art, Dallas, TX

For Kristen & Jason’s wedding on Oct. 15, 2016…

Loved our ceremony music and that they were able to play the ceremony songs that I had requested.  Plus they were flexible on adding an additional musician at the last minute, which really made a difference in terms of sound.
Thanks,
Kristen & Jason
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

For Kristen & Jason’s wedding on Oct. 15, 2016…

Great job on the music, and thanks for the extra help when we had the issue with the groomsmen fainting.  Thanks!
Meredith Commender and Significant Events of Texas Team
Group: Violin & Guitar
Venue: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX