I · The Ceremony
Your walk, your song.
Prelude as guests are seated, a processional built around your entrances, and a recessional that lifts the room.
Boutique wedding & event string quartet in Colorado · New York CityNYC · Monterey Bay, CA
Live string music, beautifully tailored to your celebration.
Personal, polished, thoughtfully curated music experiences for weddings, galas, and corporate and private events.
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How can we help?
For couples
Your wedding music, thoughtfully curated.
Ceremony to last dance, with a setlist built around your story.
Wedding experiences
For planners & venues
A partner who never needs chasing.
Cue sheets, early arrival, backup musicians and streamlined, organized planning.
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For corporate & private events
Galas, launches, private dinners.
Elegant ambiance or a show-stopping moment, tailored to your brand.
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Watch us perform
Real celebrations, in motion.
The Lavandula experience
Music is the one detail every guest feels.
We shape every moment with intention: a setlist designed around your story, transitions timed with your planner, and arrangements rehearsed to performance standard.
The Lavandula standard
Effortless, by design.
Behind every seamless celebration is a plan for the moments no one sees. We map your timeline with your coordinator, confirm every cue, and arrive ready for anything, so if plans shift, the music never misses a beat. You’ll never notice a thing, and that’s the point.
So you can simply be present.
A note from our founder
“I’ve spent more than a decade as a classical violinist, performing in renowned venues and alongside celebrated artists around the world. Every celebration we play deserves that same artistry.”
Whether it’s a gala, a corporate dinner or a wedding, every event gets the care I’d want for my own: music chosen for your guests, musicians who arrive prepared, and a process that feels easy.
Joy Yamaguchi
Founder & violinist
Meet the team375+
Weddings & events
1,000+
Songs in our music library
125+
Custom arrangements
5.0
Google rating · 59 reviews
Weddings
Wedding experiences, designed around you.
Each includes a setlist designed with you, planner coordination, and an ensemble chosen for your venue — solo to quartet and beyond.
II · Ceremony & Cocktail Hour · Most chosen
From “I do” to the first toast.
The full ceremony experience, then an hour of lively favorites from your setlist while your guests mingle.
III · The Full Evening
Every moment, scored.
Ceremony, cocktail hour and reception: dinner sets, your first dance played live, and one custom arrangement of the song of your choice.
Most couples choose our Ceremony & Cocktail Hour experience. Duo and trio options available. Request a tailored proposal
Real celebrations
A few of our favorite love stories.
Greystone Castle · Boulder, CO
Rachel & Joe
Timeless romance at Greystone Castle.
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Rooftop terrace · Chelsea, NYC
Isabel & Tessa
An elegant, deeply personal rooftop ceremony.
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Among the redwoods · Big Sur, CA
Mia & Lucas
An intimate elopement focused on connection and nature.
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Upper East Side · New York, NY
Maya & Jordan
A stylish Upper East Side celebration.
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Our couples
Our couples want a celebration that could only be theirs. We design your music around your story, arrange the songs you love for strings, and handle every detail so you can simply be present. Every love, every tradition. If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet.
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“Everything felt like a fairytale.”
“We wanted Bridgerton-style string music, and having the quartet made everything feel like a fairytale! The music was gorgeous, the musicians were so friendly, and all of our guests were blown away.”
Jessica W. · New York City · Google review
“Nothing short of spectacular.”
“They brought elegance, charm, and pure artistry to our wedding day. We will be forever grateful.”
“So much calm and beauty.”
“Lavandula Strings brought so much calm and beauty to our wedding day. Everything felt personal, easy, and so special.”
“It felt so personal.”
“Joy created a custom arrangement of my favorite song for my bridal processional. It was a really special moment I’ll remember forever.”
Where we perform
Three homes. Anywhere you celebrate.
From the journal
All stories
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Let’s begin with your story.
Share a few details and we’ll reply within one business day. We take on a limited number of celebrations each season, so we recommend booking 6–12 months ahead.