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Premier Wedding And Event Musicians in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Music that tells your story.

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Carolina Royal Strings is an award-winning string ensemble providing live wedding and event music in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and throughout the Triad area.

We specialize in providing professionally curated string ensembles for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, corporate and private events.

Available ensembles include string quartet, trio, duo, or solo violin or cello. Larger ensembles are available upon request.

Our repertoire spans classical works, contemporary and pop covers, top 40, film scores, Bridgerton-inspired selections, Disney, and Broadway favorites - all tailored to reflect your vision.

Our mission is to provide outstanding service, flawless performance, and an atmosphere of elegance, joy, and sophistication. We emphasize clear communication, planning, and preparation from the moment you book us through every moment of your event.
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Dear Bride to Be,

Congratulations on your engagement!

Our promise - you will have a fabulous and romantic wedding day - full of love, emotions and beauty!

Bride and groom standing close together in a greenhouse decorated with colorful flowers, smiling and gazing at each other at Morning Glory Farm, captured for Carolina Royal Strings.

PRINCESS PACKAGE

Elegant Wedding Ceremony

Our one hour ceremony package includes:
- Thirty minutes of prelude music before the ceremony as guests are being seated
- Seating of mothers and grandmothers
- Processional of the wedding attendants
- The Bridal Processional
- Unity Candle/Communion/Reflection
- Recessional/exit music after the couple has been presented as husband and wife
- A short postlude as guests are leaving the ceremony
- Wedding ceremonies lasting more than one hour can be prorated if needed
We provide unlimited consultation to our clients regarding music choices or logistics.

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ROYAL PACKAGE

Elegant Wedding Ceremony Music
followed by a Sophisticated Cocktail Hour after the Ceremony


This is our most requested package!
It includes the one hour ceremony described in our Princess Package in addition to a sophisticated cocktail hour. After playing elegant classical music during the ceremony, we change our repertoire to popular tunes for your guests to enjoy while the newlyweds and the wedding party are taking pictures.

Based on the location and your needs this package can be customized for 2 and more hours.
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CRS Rocks!

Thank you, Carolina Royal Strings, for eliminating all the stress associated with the music for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Oksana was professional, responsive, and great to work with in all aspects as the representative of the string trio we chose. Their song list is extensive and ranges from traditional wedding standards to unexpected gems from pop, rap, rock, R&B, and more. Before we heard CRS live we thought pricing was fair, but after the fact we felt as though they delivered more value than we ever expected. Our guests loved the music and the trio played beautifully. We loved working on our wedding with Carolina Royal Strings and you will too!

- Will

ENSEMBLES & REPERETOIRE

Curated for You

Each ensemble has its own curated song list designed to highlight its sound.


From timeless classics to modern favorites, our repertoire is hand-selected and custom-arranged to reflect your unique vision.

SOLO

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DUET

Two women in black dresses holding a violin and a cello in a well-lit, elegant room with furniture and a window in the background at Duke Mansion, captured for Carolina Royal Strings.

TRIO

Three musicians playing string instruments in a formal room with checkered flooring, white paneled walls, and lamps at Duke Mansion, captured for Carolina Royal Strings.

QUARTET

A string quartet plays string instruments in a bright, elegant, and spacious hallway with checkered flooring, white walls, and chandeliers at Duke Mansion, captured for Carolina Royal Strings.

MUSICAL STYLES

Timeless classics to today’s hits

Our repertoire spans centuries and styles, from the elegance of classical and opera to the energy of rock and today’s popular hits. Whether you imagine Bridgerton-inspired arrangements, Broadway favorites, or Disney magic, every program is fully customizable to your event.

CLASSICAL · ROMANTIC · OPERA · FAVORITE OLDIES · POPULAR · MODERN · STRING JAZZ · DISNEY · BROADWAY · BRIDGERTON · ROCK 


We completely customize your day to you, and we will arrange and learn new songs specifically for your event.

CUSTOMIZATION

Every moment is timed with precision. Start with your ensemble and customize it with these popular add-ons:



- Coordination with professional sound engineers for amplification in large venues
- Purchase of new sheet music upon request
- Custom arrangements for songs without existing scores
- Additional performance hours for cocktail hour, dinner, or receptions

Working alongside your planner, we adapt in real time to keep the flow seamless and the experience stress-free.

PROCESS

Reserve your date with our digital contract and a 50% deposit.

STEP 1

Personalize your music selections with our planning forms with personal guidance whenever you need it.

STEP 2

Finalize your repertoire, complete your balance, and enjoy an unforgettable celebration.

STEP 3

A woman in a blue evening gown is playing the violin at a formal corporate event, with people seated at a table in the background.
Outdoor wedding setup with white chairs arranged on a lawn in front of a large white mansion, with trees, umbrellas, and guests near the entrance at Duke Mansion, captured for Carolina Royal Strings.
A large white house with multiple windows and a balcony overlooking a manicured lawn and garden with bushes and flowers, with several people on the balcony and stairs at Charlotte Country Club, captured for Carolina Royal Strings.
A couple dressed in wedding attire holding hands and walking inside an art gallery with a large colorful mural of a woman with pink hair and glasses on the wall behind them at the Mint Museum Uptown, captured for Carolina Royal Strings.
A bride and groom walking down a staircase, the bride in a white wedding dress with her back to the camera and the groom in a black suit, seen from above at The Morehead Inn, captured for Carolina Royal Strings.
A woman in a white wedding gown standing on a manicured lawn outside a large, elegant building with tall windows and a central dome, smiling and twirling at The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Charlotte, NC, captured for Carolina Royal Strin
Indoor wedding ceremony setup with chairs and floral arrangements near a large window in a high-rise building at the Foundation for the Carolinas, captured for Carolina Royal Strings.
A bride and groom standing close together on a grand staircase inside a bright, elegant building with large window panels at The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Charlotte, NC, captured for Carolina Royal Strings.
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Elegant indoor staircase decorated with large floral arrangements at the base of the steps, featuring pastel-colored roses, greenery, and other flowers, with framed botanical artwork on the wall at The Morehead Inn captured for Carolina Royal Strings
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Elegant event space with round tables, floral centerpieces, and a white marble fireplace with a gold-framed mirror and crystal chandelier at Separk Mansion, for Carolina Royal Strings.
Large building with a stone and light-colored siding exterior, multiple windows, and a chimney, with chairs set up on a lawn under a clear blue sky at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius, NC, for Carolina Royal Strings.

VENUES

These are some of our favorite venues in Winston-Salem, appreciated for their setting, versatility, and guest experience.

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Proven & Trusted
Established in 2010, Carolina Royal Strings has performed at hundreds of events and is trusted by leading planners and premier venues across the Carolinas. Read Client Reviews →

Ready to begin planning your music?

Let’s design an ensemble and experience
that’s perfectly tailored to your event.

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