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Caprice Strings melds the beautiful melodies and harmonies of violin, viola, and cello for your special event. Caprice Strings is a locally owned boutique wedding music ensemble based in San Diego, California. We play for weddings and other special events throughout Southern California, including San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, and Temecula. With almost 40 years of experience playing across San Diego County at wedding ceremonies and receptions, we have entertained and delighted thousands of patrons, and their guests.

Caprice Strings performs extensively as a string trio, but can easily form a string duo or quartet. Solo violin is also an option for more intimate gatherings. We are professional and highly trained classical musicians who play across San Diego and Orange County. Our musical styles range from traditional classical, popular standards, to songs currently on the radio. In one weekend, Caprice Strings can be found playing on the lawn at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, the chapel at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, and the courtyard at The Prado. We have performed at virtually every major hotel in the San Diego area. Consider us for preludes, ceremonies, cocktails, rehearsal dinners, receptions, gala events, birthday parties, or celebration breakfasts.

Caprice Strings is dedicated to creating exactly what you need, and helping your event run as smoothly as possible along the way. For this reason, Victoria will be glad to assist you by email or over the phone with not only your music needs, but the rest of your event as well. Having played thousands of weddings and other occasions, ranging from traditional to the most unusual and original, Victoria is happy to share the insider tips she has picked up on the way.

Caprice plays in a wide variety of venues from yachts, wineries, private residences, to stunning hotels. We are pleased to play in just about any location you desire!

Caprice plays musical engagements ranging from solo violin to larger chamber orchestras. Our most requested ensemble is a string trio, comprised of violin, viola, and cello. This perfect combination allows the melody of the violin to soar above, viola fills in the harmony, and the deep bass lines of the cello centers the group. Caprice Strings plays many special string trio popular arrangements exclusively commissioned for us by our wonderful popular music arranger.

Solo: Violin, Cello

Duo: Violin-Cello

Trio: Violin-Viola-Cello

Quartet: Violin-Violin-Viola-Cello

Quintet: Violin-Violin-Viola-Cello-Double Bass

Chamber Ensembles of mixed instruments for special events

Caprice Strings has been performing special events and weddings in Southern California for almost 40 years, and we rarely have special music requests in which we cannot find. If you would like a specific song that you do not see on our song list, it is very possible we have it! We can purchase new popular sheet music for a nominal cost, or have special arrangements made by our talented arranger Jeff, for an additional cost.

If you are interested in Caprice Strings and you wish to obtain more information, please email or call Victoria, and she will be happy to help you answer any questions you may have!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$420

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,230

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Reception Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Piano
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
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Reviews of Caprice Strings

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Holly
Holly K. Sent on 11/20/2020
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Complex Plan Done Perfectly!

Caprice Strings was hired to perform and provide underscore to a one hour Celtic wedding ceremony. Prior to the ceremony, they performed the most beautiful ensembles as the guests were arriving. During the ceremony there were at least 9 song cues for all of the various parts of the ceremony. They had rehearsed and prepared all of these complex songs, that are not done in your average wedding. They did such a beautiful job! Their music made this unique wedding ceremony that much more special and they nailed each and every cue. Leading up to the big day, there was a lot of planning and communication. Francesca was detailed with her emails. accommodating to each and every change, ensuring songs were rehearsed & ready to go and incredibly easy to work with. I love this group. I highly recommend Caprice Strings.
Erica
Erica B. Sent on 12/17/2022
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Thank You, Caprice Strings!

In looking for a cellist for our ceremony, Caprice Strings came highly recommended by our wedding coordinator, Julie Scrivener. Francesca was incredibly warm, kind and patient through multiple postponements from the start of planning our wedding in early 2019 to finally celebrating July 3, 2022. The song selection Caprice Strings has to offer is outstanding, and Francesca helped navigate the format of our ceremony and choose the perfect pieces. Thank you to Francesca and her team for adding such musical beauty to our ceremony at the Japanese Friendship Garden, and for being a part of our special once in a lifetime day!
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M M Sent on 11/28/2021
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Beautiful Addition to Our Ceremony!

Francesca and her team at Caprice Strings are wonderful to work with! They're extremely talented, professional, and our guests loved them! They really help add that special touch to the prelude and ceremony. They were able to play classic tunes as well as one specific song my husband requested from Star Wars. I highly recommend them!

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Events by Sonya Events by Sonya Wedding Planners

I had the pleasure of working with Caprice Strings this past weekend. Francesca was great to work with - before the event, she was quick to respond through email and we worked together to make sure that the timeline for the ceremony was right. To ensure the best performance, she made sure that the trio arrived on time to set up and to hold a practice with the Father of the Groom who was going to perform a song with them. On the day of the event, the trio provided beautiful melodies as the guests started to arrive. They were professional and very talented. Francesca and her team are all so sweet and friendly, truly a pleasure to work with!

Couture Events Couture Events Wedding Planners

Where to begin! If you are looking for someone to do music at your next event, Caprice Strings is nothing but the best. We at Couture Events love working with them and encourage you to do the same. We pride ourselves on our preferred vendors knowing that they are the best quality service in Southern California. They will go above and beyond your expectations and make your event one of a kind. XO, Krystel at Couture Events

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