Aria and Elegance

Sisters who play together

Aria and Elegance is a string duo based in Peoria, Illinois. The two sisters have made music together all their lives and have played professionally for weddings and events since 2014, a decade of work behind the ensemble.

Music for your ceremony

The duo plays duets on violin and viola, drawing from a broad catalog and learning specific tunes on request. They can play both a ceremony and a cocktail hour. Personalized music is part of the offer, and they take care to craft a soundtrack that reflects your tastes.

• Violin and viola duets
• Ceremony and cocktail hour music
• Requests learned on request
• Personalized soundtrack

LGBTQ+ couples

Aria and Elegance is LGBTQ+-owned. Because the duo learns requests, you can choose music that has meaning for you, whether it is a favorite film theme, a song from your first dance or a classical piece that suits each partner's entrance.

Planning live music in central Illinois

Send your request list at least a couple of months ahead, with the order of the processional and the moments you want covered. Ask for sample recordings and confirm how many minutes of music you need for seating, the processional, the signing and the recessional.

Peoria has plenty of indoor and riverfront venues, and outdoor ceremonies are popular in warm months. Ask the duo about their needs for shade, a flat surface and power, and agree on a backup plan if the weather turns.

Confirm travel costs if your venue is outside Peoria, plus setup time before guests arrive. Put the date, start time, number of musicians, set length and payment terms in a written agreement. Ask whether they can coordinate with an officiant or planner on cues.