I can't say enough good things about Gemini Strings! I've worked with them a few times and they never disappoint. Laurann is such a great communicator and just a pleasure to work with. I recently booked their electric quartet for a wedding and it was amazing!! Such a unique concept and sound - my clients and the guests could not stop raving about it :) We also had Chris (Laurann's husband) host our reception and he did flawlessly! All in all, don't hesitate, book them now! Thank you, Laurann + Gemini Strings! Love, Jojo of SixteenFourteen Events https://www.yelp.com/biz/sixteenfourteen-events-los-angeles read more

I hired Laurann and her string trio to play at my wedding and I am so glad I did. I requested contemporary music at the start of the ceremony and classical during the reception. All their arrangements were on point. One of my guests could not stop laughing, clapping and bobbing his head to their rendition of Backstreet Boys. Laurann custom arranged and played my wife's favorite song for our first dance. They sounded perfect. They helped make our wedding everything we could hope for. read more

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Hired them for my wedding. Showed up on time, were professional, played exactly what I wanted. tip : I would recommend to pay them ahead of time, I was running around as the bride and almost missed giving them their final payment! Thank you for the romantic touch! read more

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If you are looking for a standout instrumental group that makes all the others look boring/typical, Gemini is definitely the best choice. I had them play both acoustic and electric at my wedding. Not only was the music outstanding, they also did custom tracks of songs important to my family. It was like having a live band with just a string trio. They have an exhaustive playlist of all the best songs from the last several decades, including hip hop! Also, the owners are so great to work with, totally flexible, and responsive. I would definitely use them again in the future. read more

Gemini Strings performed during my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour in Laguna Beach and they were INCREDIBLE. They played fun pop and current songs in addition to classical music and they were SO FUN!! My guests went crazy when they started playing Backstreet Boys and Call Me Maybe. Multiple people told me that hiring Gemini Strings is the best money I've ever spent. They really elevated the ceremony and cocktail hour from ordinary to something really memorable and gorgeous. If you're on the fence, just do it! read more

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When my wife and I were planning our wedding, we wanted strings. We found Gemini Strings on Yelp and reached out to them about performing at our wedding. They were the best price we found, Laurann was our contact and sent us video references for how they sound, and they were super responsive when I had questions. The best part was we didn't have to worry much about them. We hired them, sent them a song list and didn't see them until the wedding day. They were on time and were ready to go for the ceremony and worked well with our pianist for the mass. Their sound was beautiful and brought tears to my wife's eyes and our guest. A must hire and great to work with! read more

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Gemini Strings were fantastic. They set the perfect tone and mood for our fundraiser and our 200 guests loved them! Would book again! Bill Ferguson President Pasadena Animal League read more

Two nice girls played at my daughter's wedding, everyone loved them! They played a mix of classical and modern, it was great to have a wedding march and Lady Gaga played with a violin and a cello. They will upscale any event!! read more

My now wife and I hired Gemini Strings for our wedding last October. They were great! Even learned a song for my entrance. They communicated well and promptly and performed beautifully. Definitely recommend! read more

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Gemini strings performed at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and it was probably something we got the most compliments on. They did an absolutely amazing job! Laurann was so responsive and easy to work with throughout the process. Their repertoire is awesome, allowing us to include music ranging from The Beatles to The Foo Fighters (although everyone loved the Game of Thrones theme song the best). She allowed us to customize whatever we needed to make sure we got what we wanted. I highly recommend Gemini Strings, you won't be disappointed! read more

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The Gemini Strings were an incredible part of our wedding - they played during our ceremony and cocktail hour. I took a bit of a risk and asked Laurann to arrange the orchestral part of "All My Life" by KCi and Jojo for when I walked down the aisle and they absolutely killed it - having never heard it live before, I wasn't sure how the rendition would sound but I could not have been happier!! They are so talented and I would highly recommend them for any event. read more

We hired Gemini Strings to play for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour in Malibu last weekend. We got great feedback from our guests--they really enjoyed the variety of arrangements, and were excited each time they were able to recognize a song. Having the trio there really added to our beach wedding vibe, and I'd recommend them for any event! Reasonably priced Prompt & professional Variety of classical & contemporary song arrangements Very talented ensemble overall! read more

We hired Gemini Strings for our wedding and were extremely pleased with the quality of their sound, professionalism, and services. Laurann was able to help us get everything we wanted and then some! We requested an acoustic string quartet for the pre-ceremony, ceremony, and cocktail hour and were able to select songs from their contemporary repertoire that matched our vibe and what we were going for perfectly. Additionally, we were able to request that Gemini Strings put an arrangement together for a specific song and they were able to do so and to do so very, very well. For the quality of musicianship you get, the prices are more than reasonable. We had many of our wedding guests comment on how much they enjoyed the string quartet and we're right there with them... this was one of our favorite parts of our wedding! We would absolutely recommend Gemini Strings hands down for whatever string needs you may have! read more

I already knew I wanted a string quartet for our wedding day and after tons of research, Gemini Strings, with their already great reviews, seemed very promising; then I watched a lot of their YouTube videos and I was obsessed. Introductions were completed with Laurann as she was very quick to respond and answer all questions I had. We had a Disney-themed wedding and their selection of Disney song covers were spot on! Of course they had classic and even some newer pop covers that we added to our must-hear list. And if they did not have the song you're looking for, they can arrange it. So many choices! On the big day, the quartet was very profession, kind, and played lovely. My guests loved the playlist and was into guessing that tune! I would definitely recommend Gemini Strings for your String Trio or String Quartet needs, you won't need anyone else! read more

Gemini Strings is a godsend! My husband and I got married at Disneyland, and we wanted a string quartet that spoke to the two of us, and specifically me (a pianist since the age of 5). Enter Laurann. Her group is a blend of your traditional classical string quartet with a long repertoire of modern songs. Laurann was speedy in her responses, had the experience performing at Disney (she and some of the quartet actually work there), and her and the team were flexible to create an arrangement for Tangled "I See The Light" AND Star Wars Throne Room song within 2 weeks of our wedding (you're welcome everyone for having them add it to their repertoire list!). The only thing I really wish is that they had more YouTube videos of their performances during weddings and outdoor events. Need to listen to more Gemini Strings in my life! Book them now to secure one of the best forms of entertainment for your special day! read more

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TRULY AMAZING!!! I hired Gemini Strings to play for my companies corporate benefit. I was hooked right after I heard their demo of Taylor Swifts "I did something bad" It was so original and so well done, I knew right away they would be perfect. I worked with Stephanie in the months leading up to the event and she was an absolute joy to work with. She was very responsive, answered all my questions and did a wonderful job working out all the details. I wish more managers were on top of things the way Stephanie was. Gemini Strings showed up on time and ready to go. They started sound check right away. It was so great to watch, as they started running through their set everyone on my staff just stopped what they were doing and watched them. Their stage presence and sound is just captivating. I received compliments the entire night from my staff as well as our attendees. Gemini Strings appeals to everyone. They did the classics the first portion of the evening and current top 40s towards the end of the evening. We do this event every year and we never have received compliments from everyone across the board like we did this year. They are the absolute best. I can't thank them enough. read more

Laurann was great! She did a solo at our wedding and everyone loved it! Would highly recommend this company

Right off the bat, my husband and I knew we wanted to have a string Quartet at our wedding and we did not regret booking with Gemini Strings/Laurann. They are extremely professional, played all the songs we requested (and then some). Their prices were far beyond fair and reasonable and we had so many compliments from our guest read more

Laurann is so amazing, her and her team played twice for me, on my proposal and wedding and they did an amazing job, they work with you to make it happen based on your circumstances. read more

Gemini Strings played for my daughter's wedding. They were beautiful Ns very easy to work with! I highly recommend them.

The trio was great!!! My point person was Lauren...and she was fantastic. Very sweet, professional and responsive. I drove them a little nuts changing songs I wanted them to play, but they were so accommodating and nailed it. We had them play our wedding processional, recessional and cocktail hour. They started with beautiful classical music, then we flipped the script for the bride's march and they played a hip hop song called "Black Beatle" and even played the "lyrics" on string. Incredible! People were blown away. Our recessional was Michael Jackson's "I want you back" (our daughter's favorite song) and then they played current music for the cocktail hour. It was incredible. Sort of a last minute add to our wedding plan, but well worth it. Really added a special touch in so many ways! read more

We hired Laurann and her string trio to play during the cocktail hour and during dinner of our awards banquet. So easy to work with as far as scheduling, contract, playlist. They were awesome! Received many compliments about them from my attendees. If you're looking for a class act for your event, look no further. They have quite the varied, extensive playlist. Thanks OC String Ensemble!! read more

We booked OC String Ensemble for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour; both were held in Pacific Palisades. The Trio sounded great during both events. Our guests were especially impressed with the new-age hits that they played during the cocktail hour. Prior and during the event, they were professional and easy to work with. My wife and I would highly recommend OC String Ensemble to anyone hosting an fun/elegant event! read more

Laurann and her fellow Gemini Strings are simply the best! Whenever a client of mine mentions they would like a quartet or trio for their wedding, I always think of Gemini Strings! I love how they blend their playlist with traditional songs with modern, top 40 hits. They truly take guests from ceremony to cocktail hour. If you are needing beautiful live music - please call Laurann! read more

Gemini Strings are the best! Laurann is very professional and well organized. We are so glad we went with them for our wedding. All of our guest loved there performance and kept mentioning that it was the best part of the night. Thank you for making our wedding perfect. read more

My husband and I had Gemini Strings play for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and they were nothing short of spectacular. We are so happy and receives so many compliments on how fabulous they were. I worked with Laurann determining the songs beforehand and she was easy to work with, and just plain lovely! We had them play classical music before and after the ceremony, which set the perfect tone for our garden wedding. They played their contemporary arrangements during the cocktail hour and these arrangements are so super cool! The violinist even played fiddle and danced with a young guest who danced an Irish jig! I highly recommend Gemini Strings for any music occasion. They know how to rock! :-) read more

Laurann was amazing to work with! We booked a string trio for ceremony and cocktail hour. Absolutely recommend Gemini Strings for any future events! read more

Laurann did an amazing job performing at the proposal I set up for my now fiancé. I asked her to play my fiancés three favorite songs and she played them beautifully. It was the best day ever and having laurann there made it extra special. My fiancé loves the violin and has played for over 6 years, so she was over the moon with excitement. I recommend her to anyone who wants to have beautiful music at a special event. read more

We recently had OC String Ensemble play our wedding and couldn't have been more pleased. They were prompt and very professional. The guests loved the twist of such a classical sound with the mix of modern melodies. I loved that they had such an extensive list of different types of artists to choose from. The highlight for us was when they played the Game of Thrones theme song. Everything was simply perfect! I even had some guests ask for there info for future reference. Book these guys!! You will not regret it! read more

We hired Laurann and her trio on super short notice to play during our wedding ceremony over a week ago now. She's super easy to work with, priced reasonably and was able to score one of our favorite songs for my walk in. I'm so glad we chose to add strings, even at the last minute as I cannot imagine our ceremony any other way now! My only regret is not having been able to greet her in person, she's so sweet! If you're looking for a strong ensemble to complete your wedding line-up, give her a call! read more

OC String Ensemble is the definition of a true class act! They sound and act professional in everything they do. These beautiful musicians seemed to have been playing together for years and would love to hear them play again! They played covers of songs I knew and even took some requests! Truly an amazing group of musicians! I will definitely hire them again for my special events! read more

We hired the OC String Ensemble for our wedding this January and they were fantastic. It was easy to work out the details of their performance beforehand, their repertoire was extensive, and they sounded beautiful in person. We had the trio play for both our ceremony and the cocktail hour and our guests said they were just wonderful. read more

If you are looking for an amazing string quartet, look no further! Working with OC String Ensemble is always a breeze. They are prompt, professional, and super easy to work with. As a wedding coordinator, I truly appreciate when vendors have these qualities since it makes my job so much easier. I just worked with them a few days ago and they did an amazing job. When the group arrived, they checked in with me and proceeded to set up/get ready. Before I knew it, they were already playing the prelude music as guests began to arrive. The couple/guests were all thrilled with the live music and couldn't be happier. The one thing I love about OC String Ensemble is that they play both classical and top 40s. So it's always fun during cocktail hour to hear some radio tunes played live. Thank you again and I look forward to working with you again soon! read more

HUGE FAN! We hired the trio for our wedding and it was very beautiful! They added so much elegance to our beautiful day! They were very easy to work with and set themselves up with very little instruction. Great song selection as well! We chose all of the classical songs but they have some new age music as well! I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone and I will definitely keep them in mind for future events! read more

Gemini Strings performed during the ceremony and cocktail hour of my wedding and they were truly wonderful. Leading up to the wedding I discussed the logistics and time frame with Laurann, who was always incredibly responsive and assisted with any questions I had. Gemini Strings has a large repertoire of songs they are able to perform; they performed a mixture of classical and contemporary songs during our wedding. So many of our guests commented on their performance- they created a fantastic atmosphere throughout the evening. I'd highly recommend using Gemini Strings for any live music performance needs. Thank you, Laurann :) read more

We had Laurann and her trio perform at our wedding this November. Laurann made planning very easy for us and was on top of it. Even when we asked if they could perform a song that was not on their list and with a friend of ours who is a singer they said yes and did a beautiful job working not only with us but with our friend as well. They were the perfect addition to our ceremony and made our day even more romantic and special. I couldn't recommend them more! read more

OC String Ensemble was AMAZING!!!!! They played for our wedding and could not have been better. They played a song for us that wasn't your typical string quartet song and made it sound absolutely amazing! I would def. recommend them. read more

I hired her as a DUO for my sister's wedding...overall 5+ stars....Great sound! Great music! Great workmanship! Professionals, ask for laurann, and she'll take care of you. Woohoo! read more

Hired a trio for our party at our house. Their performance throughout the 2 hours was so beautiful and entertaining. Their contemporary repertoire was immense so we had a hard time narrowing down our selection. We will definitely hire them again for our next special occasion. read more

I had the pleasure of working with OC String Ensemble on a television show, in which they arranged and recorded a custom track for use in both production and post-production. Even with a very limited window of time to arrange the track, record it, then perform it on set, they were all incredibly prepared, polite, and most of all, talented! I would highly recommend them for any type of occasion! read more