Bay Area Strings played at our wedding and I couldn't have asked for more. During planning, Jen was…read morevery easy to work with, responded quickly to questions, and has an amazing repertoire of songs to choose from. Her team showed up early to the wedding to ensure they had plenty of time to setup, and started right on time. They played so beautifully that I'd would've thought it was a recording had my fiance (now wife!) not mentioned that it was the quartet playing. We performed all our dances with the quartet's music, and they played flawlessly. Jen also rearranged one of the songs to fit our choreography. I would recommend Bay Area Strings to anyone looking for a quartet for any events. Jen is an exceptional Cellist, and her team members are top talent as well.

We used Bay Area Strings for our wedding at the Berkeley City Club, and they were absolutely…read moreincredible. Jen was so easy to work with--responsive, organized, and happy to play all the songs we requested. Having them there truly made the day feel even more magical. They play beautifully and created such an elegant, romantic atmosphere for our ceremony and reception. We received so many compliments from our guests. I would 100% recommend Bay Area Strings for any special event!

Beyond Compare - Musical Heart Strings Made Our Wedding Truly Magical!…read more Working with Gretchen and Kerry of Musical Heart Strings was one of the best decisions we made for our Tiburon wedding. We immediately wanted to work with them after seeing their website and content, and their live performance did not disappoint. They are truly phenomenal musicians! From our very first outreach, they were full of excitement and so happy to workshop unique ideas with us to make our day as special as possible. They brought two massive highlights to our wedding that our guests are still talking about. First, they were totally open to leading our recessional, playing their instruments while walking as we exited the ceremony, which gave the entire moment a beautifully joyful and light feeling. Second, they collaborated flawlessly with our DJ for a super unique grand entrance to our reception. They played live violin and cello right along with the DJ playing Glenn Miller's "In the Mood" in the background--it was incredibly fun and really got the crowd going! Gretchen and Kerry are consummate professionals whose musical abilities are beyond compare. They set the perfect ambiance and made our day unforgettable.

The most beautiful live music we could have imagined! We hired Musical Heart Strings for our…read morewedding in Sonoma, and they were absolutely incredible. We first heard them play a few years ago at our friends' wedding and were completely blown away, so booking them for our own was a no-brainer. Their music brought such warmth and elegance to our ceremony and cocktail hour, and they struck the perfect balance between timeless classics and modern favorites. On top of being incredibly talented, Gretchen and her team were also so kind, professional, and easy to work with. If you're looking to add something truly magical to your wedding day, this is it!

DJ ET is to blame for my wedding reception NOT going as planned…read more You see, in our planning, I had said, listen Ivy Hill, we are thrilled to be working with you as part of our event at Sand Rock Farm. We were excited to have a cellist playing as our guests got to mix and mingle. And yes, we were really looking forward to music being played as we ate and enjoyed our LONG awaited wedding reception (that had been postponed cuz...ya know...Covid.) But we said it repeatedly...There really was NOT going to be ANY dancing. There was dancing. Lots of it. And it is all DJ ET's fault. THANK GOODNESS!!!! Honestly, working with the entire team at Ivy Hill was a dream. Their selection of musical genres and musicians is nothing short of impressive. I will warn you now...that questionnaire is exhaustive...like it gets INTO the songs you like. But it is TOTALLY worth it. Matt reached out right before our reception just to check if we were good and to get us in touch with DJ ET. The cellist was AMAZING. And before you ask...YES...he can and WILL play a Game of Thrones medley. It was AMAZING. He also learned the music to my father's favorite hymn. When I heard him start to play it, I just started to cry because thanks to him, my father, who passed some time ago, was there...in that song...and in that cello. I can't recommend Ivy Hill Entertainment enough. They clearly have put in the work of bringing on the best of the best when it comes to musicians, performers and DJs. They take the headache and worry out of the planning and logistics. True pros in every sense. And my special nod to DJ ET who proved that the Mills Brothers and Blacksheep really DO belong on the same playlist.

Highly Recommended, Quality Entertainment: Wow - what a fantastic experience! Ivy Hill…read moreEntertainment truly is your "one stop music and entertainment shop." From working in events, I understand that heartfelt, professional, seamless entertainment is a key component to creating a memorable celebration. It brings people together, inspires guests, and sets the tone of your party. I've worked with some pretty cool musicians, but Ivy Hill Entertainment definitely stands out as the BEST. When it came time to plan the ultimate personal event - our wedding - we wanted a music-based celebration that stood apart from "typical wedding music". The idea was a multi-musical-styled evening showcasing classical music, New Orleans Big Band, a roaming violinist at dinner (Ivy Hill's gal, MJ, even played pop hits like Stayin' Alive and had everyone singing!), an intimate pub sing-along, and finally a rockin' reception. This was certainly an ambitious repertoire! I began researching bands/musicians and initially fell into a short panic. Most bands didn't seem to have the magical vibe, musical diversity, network, and professionalism (Can we count on the to show up for gods sake...) for me to book. In fact, none of the musicians resonated with our event's style.... and then I found Ivy Hill Entertainment. WOW. Game changer. From the moment of contact to the actual execution we had an amazing experience that was fun, stress free, collaborative, easy, and QUALITY. Ivy Hill has many options on how to book talent - actually super talent. You can hire anyone from a dope DJ to solo musician to the 9-musician "build-a-band" act we employed. My initial contact was Brian Bergeron who not only understood our vision, but encouraged us to make it happen. What an awesome guy. He was just as excited as we were! In fact, that's what stands out about Ivy Hill - their passion for music and events. They truly love what they do and understand the honor of being part of your event. Ivy Hill also offers such quality musicians! I couldn't believe we had all these cool people playing our wedding! It was great to see their musical backgrounds and sound samples from the website and resources. For our wedding, they supplied everything from the sound technician, musical equipment, speakers, musicians, and even an amazing Bandleader extraordinaire: Jon Devoto. Man, this guy was incredible! In addition to coordinating the musicians, he was also the lead singer, MC... and as a special request, include some mind-blowing tap dancing. Everyone loved him! I wish I could go through each of the musicians (Debbie Ilana, the New Classics, MJs Brass Boppers) because they brought so much flavor & style. It was like a mini-musical festival. The best part is that whatever you decide to book - whether it be an intimate musical vibe, dope DJ, or full-blown band - they deliver a memorable performance and professional experience. This team is full of talent and heart. They also have a big network of musicians and DJs so you don't need to worry about flaky musicians or no-shows. God forbid someone gets sick, they have the resources to ensure you are set. I trust them implicitly. I knew that I had nothing to worry about when booking them. The communication was clear and timely. We were in-line every step of the way. In fact, they are the only company I will use for future events. If you seek a top-notch service, this is the place for you. As you can see form their website, Ivy Hill Entertainment has a lot to offer. They exceeded our already high expectations. It is my pleasure to write this review and spread the word.

Having a string quartet at our wedding was a total dream come true! Eloquence Strings blew me away…read moreand truly made our day so special! I was very particular about the songs I wanted and Beth was so accommodating. She even added a song that I wanted to walk down the aisle to that wasn't even on their list. I loved that they started the ceremony playing more traditional/classic music and transitioned to contemporary music during cocktail hour - even including Pink Pony Club (believe me it sounded so amazing)! Their music was absolutely beautiful and provided the perfect atmosphere for our intimate wedding!

Oh my goodness, I cannot recommend Eloquence Strings enough!!! They provided the music during our…read morewedding ceremony and cocktail hour- and they were MARVELOUS!!! Beth was wonderful with communication- she was timely, kind, helpful, fun! The quartet performed a special song we requested not in their already extensive repertoire. The breadth of genres/songs they cover is spectacular! We requested familiar songs, as well as songs from various animes and Disney movies. We could not be more pleased! Our guests of all ages (ranging from 4 years old to 91) raved about them! I spoke with some of the catering staff at the end of the night, and even they, having been to many weddings, were impressed with them and said they were one of the best they have heard! My only regret is that things were so busy with photos, etc while they were performing that I didn't get to chat with them and thank them in person!! Truly, do not hesitate to work with them! One of our best decisions!

I signed up for Ilana with duet musician services for my SF City Hall (1Hr) Wedding and It was…read moreAmazing!! Through the entire process she was very responsive, and I was able to make payment easily thru her suggested methods - we also used Google docs for the agreement. For my wedding she worked with Lewis P a cellist as I really wanted to hear both instruments. Btw, She is on the approved musician list for SF City Hall- so if you are in need of a violinist for the SF City Hall, she's the one! Her website includes a variety of of songs from R&B, classics, oldies and pop. We had two custom songs done for an added fee in addition to the hour service. We got many compliments and we were happy with our modern selections being changed into such wonderful instrumental violin and cello sounds that our guests were able to recognize in amazement. We were so happy with her professionalism and both their talents. Fabulous- and I would totally sign up again!

Ilana is truly amazing and truly made our wedding magical! Everyone loved her music! She made the…read moreprocess to pick out music extremely easy since she has a huge selection on her repertoire. Thank you for being a part of our day and making it so special!

We hired the Maxim team for our May 2023 wedding cocktail hour at Nestldown in Los Gatos, CA…read more They made the booking process very easy! From the beginning they were quick to respond to our inquiry. They provided a fair quote based on our needs. They gave us an updated list of songs to choose from. We wanted more contemporary songs played, and they had a ton of options to choose from. They even learned to play a few new songs not on their list for a small fee. In order for the songs to sound more "full" we decided to go with their quartet option- which we highly recommend. On our wedding day the quartet was on time, courteous and professional. The rainy weather unfortunately changed our plans, and the venue had them moved to a different location than intended. Therefore, not all guests could hear or see them play from where they were- but that wasn't their fault. I think having them play indoors or in a more central location would make more sense. That being said, we did catch 3 of their last songs and we were blown away! Some of our guests even recorded them play and it was so cool to hear the songs we picked on strings. It was an absolute pleasure to work with them and can't thank them enough. BRAVO!

We hired Trio Maxim for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour in Sonoma and they were fantastic!…read moreFrom the process of booking, choosing songs, to day-of performance, everything was a breeze. The trio was on time, courteous, professional, and the music was excellent. Highly, highly recommend.

I hired Jessika with MTWE to DJ my daughter's Sweet 16 party. She was absolutely great to work…read morewith! She was thorough with getting likes and dislikes prior to the date & checking on time line for the day. During the party she kept the music flowing and seemelessly moved from dinner service music into the dance party period. The kids and adults alike had a great time! I would definitely use Jessika/MTWE as a DJ again!

DJ Jezzy Rae in the house!!!!! We hired Jessika for our wedding in Napa back in October of last…read moreyear and she was awesome! She kept the dance floor packed and was so great to work with! We had a list of all the couples wedding songs that were attending that we wanted to play through the night and she did such a great job mixing them in and announcing who's song it was. We had lots of weird requests when it came to the music and she made it all flawless. Thank you so much Jessika for giving us the dance party we wanted at our wedding and looking great doing it! So fun working with you!

Terrible people they don't care about anything but money they ignore the cancellation policies set…read morefourth by the company they host on stole my deposit claimed they couldn't be rebooked I called to cancel 2 hours after booking the event date is 22 days away they still would not refund me refund me stay far away the joke is on them I will get my funds back regardless book another band they actually can sing and dress the part

El Trio Mexicano was easy to communicate with, reasonably priced, and did a great job playing at…read moreour wedding. They were happy to accompany a friend of ours as she played an original song during our recessional, and were champs with their rendition of "Cucurrucucu Paloma" as we walked down the aisle! Bravo, senores!