Lori J. 5/21/2022
I cannot speak more glowingly about Lena and the entire ensemble of Violena Music! Lena was delightful and accommodating from our very first conversation through to the flawless execution and beautiful, tireless performances of the music scores during both our ceremony and celebration gathering. Their range of instrumentation and vocals is impressive, and their ability to seamlessly transition amongst musical genre is nothing short of amazing. Violena Music carries my highest, unequivocal recommendation. They were the perfect addition to our wedding, and I look forward to other events/celebrations when we can engage them again!
Lindsay K. 6/3/2022
I first found Violena at the food tasting for my wedding venue. Her music was beautiful and I knew I had to have her! She was very quick to respond to my emails, and her information forms were so detailed and helpful for the big day. She even has a list of popular songs with a key to help with choosing them for the ceremony. So many of my guests mentioned how amazing she was! She really makes the ceremony and the cocktail hour stand out. I will recommend her to everyone!
Ashley F. 5/27/2022
Honestly Lena was a major highlight of our wedding day. It’s been a few weeks since our wedding and our guests are still us telling us how amazing she was. She was also very easy to work with super flexible, and accommodating to any questions I had during the planning process.
Jasmine B. 5/28/2022
Lena was absolutely amazing. The church, my family, and my husband and I will never forget the amazing performance Lena gave. I had everyone asking me after who she was and wanted her information. I never met Lena until after the event, and she was spot on the entire ceremony. We both were so amazed and recommend her to everyone we know getting married. Worth every penny!!
Sarah T. 5/1/2021
There is one word to describe Violena which is...AMAZING. Our journey with Violena started in 2019 when we were planning our wedding for May of 2020. Unfortunately due to the pandemic our original wedding plans were cancelled, and Violena was so accommodating with our new plans for May of 2021. All communication and meetings leading up to the wedding were super easy. Lena and Derek were great to work with and wanted to make sure our day was as special as possible. We had Lena, Derek and Steve play at both our ceremony and cocktail hour at our reception. All our guests raved about the music and loved the mix they played. We were able to pick out the exact songs played at the ceremony, as well as gave them some ideas of what we liked for the reception. My husband and I cannot say enough about how great Violena is! You 100% should include them in your special day.
Nick M. 4/15/2022
Violena Music was such an incredible edition to our wedding day. Guests were blown away by their incredible performance and the way it made the wedding feel so special. Lena was absolutely wonderful to work with from beginning to end, was incredibly accommodating with song development and selections, and beautifully talented. We highly recommend reaching out to Violena Music to make your event, one you and your guests will never forget!
Caleb M. 4/23/2022
Lena was such an amazing artist! The violin during our ceremony made everything so beautiful and structured! The beautiful prelude music set the tone for the ceremony and people have not stopped talking about it! Wish we could do it again it was so great! Couldn’t have gone any better and would recommend Lena to anyone!
Brittany S. 12/4/2021
If you were even considering booking a violinist and saxophonist for your wedding, don’t think twice! Just do it! Lena and her crew are amazing. They were the perfect touch to our ceremony and cocktail hour. We absolutely adored their music. Booking, and communication is easy with Violena Music. They have my HIGHEST recommendation!!!
Jane P. 11/13/2021
I had Violena Music play for my cocktail hour entertainment. Lena played the violin solo and sounded absolutely beautiful! She knew so many different songs old and new! It really made cocktail hour extra special - we got so many compliments on how amazing she was!
Kristin M. 9/18/2021
Lena Was very accommodating to all my song requests requests and was Such a special addition to our ceremony and cocktail hour at our reception. I would highly recommend Violena in the future!
Dee N. 9/10/2021
We Had so many compliments on how Lena and Derek played for the wedding and cocktail hour! We could not have been happier, even our vendor had said how beautiful they had blended their music to the wedding party and guests!
Melanie G. 8/29/2021
Violena is simply amazing. She played during our ceremony and cocktail hour and it was just so beautiful. I’ve always wanted to walk down the aisle to Can’t Help Falling in Love and she made my dream come true. She is professional, kind, and super easy to work with. All of our guests thought she was amazing and we are so lucky she was a part of our big day. I highly recommend Violena!
Sarah k. 8/21/2021
Lena and Derek were absolutely amazing. We Got so many compliments on the amazing music for the ceremony and cocktail hour. They were extremely professional and were quick to respond with questions we had. They were able to fulfill all of our requests. I would 100 percent recommend Violena music!
Jen G. 8/15/2021
Lena was a joy to work with! As a COVID couple, there were lots of changes. Lena was flexible and her enthusiasm for our big day never wavered. Her excitement for being a part of our wedding was contagious, she was so helpful in navigating the process, picking songs, checking and double checking each detail. She did a beautiful job and made our ceremony so special. She is a great, prompt communicator and answered all my zillions of questions. I can't say enough good things about working with her!
Sarah M. 8/8/2021
Lena is absolutely incredible - her talent, her personality, everything. She MADE my ceremony and cocktail hour at my wedding, the amount of positive comments I received about her after was overwhelmingly amazing. I’ve used her for both a family event as well as my wedding and will absolutely book her again in the future!
Joelle C. 8/7/2021
Lena is absolutely incredible. She worked with us from the beginning to turn our dreams for our wedding into a reality! Lena’s music created the magical, sentimental atmosphere that we were looking for. She helped us choose songs that would fit our vision, and even learned how to play new songs that we had requested. Lena encouraged us to choose music that was meaningful to us. So many of our guests came up to us to comment on Lena’s talent. Thinking back to my wedding day, having her music as a backdrop was one of the most perfect parts! Lena is truly one of the kindest people out there. It was a true honor to have her as a part of our day!
Laura L. 7/30/2021
We used Lena for our ceremony violinist. Lena is so talented and we had so many of our guests comment on how much they loved the music. Due to Covid we had to move our date twice and also change our venue and she was so flexible through all of the ups and downs of the pandemic. She worked with us to pick the perfect songs and is willing to learn new songs that she doesn’t already know. I would high recommend Lena for your special day!
Jillian V. 7/24/2021
Lena is absolutely amazing. If you haven’t booked her yet, go do that right after you read this review. She is professional, responds in a timely manner, and is the best in the business. She has an incredible list of already played songs as well as the ability to learn anything prior to your big day. The sound quality was perfect despite a little wind and rain during our outdoor ceremony. She even provided a microphone for our officiant! We cannot say enough about Lena and her crew and are so thankful we found her!
Kelsey H. 7/15/2021
While going back and forth on the thought of having live music at our wedding, we found Violena. We were taken back by the beautiful music that Lena and Derek have on their sample page. Immediately we knew we had to have them at our wedding. We reached out to Lena and immediately got a quick and informative response, this was the case from start to finish. She could not have been any nicer and easier to work with throughout the entire process. We went with Lena and Derek for both the rehearsal and our wedding day. It wasn't even the day of the wedding and yet when they played at rehearsal, it brought people to tears with how beautiful their music is. The day of the wedding wasn't any different. Both of them could not have been any more amazing and flexible with last minute changes that were made, literally minutes before the ceremony. Their music is much more than just "back ground" music during cocktail/dinner hour. Our guests were so impressed and amazed by their music and how engaging they were to watch that we have received non stop questions and compliments. To have Lena and Derek at our wedding was priceless. They truly left a mark on our wedding that we will never forget and would highly recommend them to anyone for a number of different functions!
Hannah M. 7/8/2021
Violena music was the perfect ensemble for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Lena was professional, punctual and a pleasure to work with! She was so sweet and super accommodating. She even took time to learn a couple special song requests that we wanted to tie into our ceremony. Lena and Derek sounded BEAUTIFUL... we could not be happier with our experience : )
Phelan M. 7/8/2021
This group was so tasteful, classy and professional! They did a great job keeping in touch about our song list prior to the wedding, and everything sounded so beautiful on the day of our wedding. All of our guests kept telling me how much they loved Violena (we chose the violin/saxophone duo). Additionally, both members smiled the whole time they played and really helped bring a positive happy energy to the venue. They are a perfect selection for cocktail hour/dinner. I’m sure the full band would be great for dancing as well!
Leah H. 7/2/2021
Violena Music was an incredible duo. We have received SO many compliments on their beautiful music, they truly made our ceremony so perfect! We also had them play during cocktail hour and it was such a nice touch to have live music there. Lena was so accommodating and sweet too. Couldn't be happier with them!
Bambi H. 6/18/2021
Lena was Incredible! Not only was the performance for our ceremony flawless, she helped us create a unique experience for everyone. She was accommodating and so helpful with suggestions since I was not sure what exactly we wanted. I am so thankful she was able to help make our day so memorable!
Lisa B. 6/20/2021
Lena and Derek were wonderful! I highly recommend them to anyone! They were originally supposed to play at my daughter’s 4/25/2020 wedding which ended up getting rescheduled twice. They were so accommodating with all the switching we had to do! They are extremely talented, their music is beautiful, and their personalities shine. We have scheduled them to play again at my son’s wedding in August! We just loved them!!!
Jessica H. 5/27/2021
We hired Lena & Derick for our June 2020 wedding. Unfortunately like many others, our wedding was postpone but Lena was incredible to work with! We changed our date twice and she was so flexible & understanding! Not only is Lena incredibly sweet but she is extremely talented. Hiring her and Derick made our cocktail hour & dinner so memorable. It was the perfect touch to our wedding at the Statler. They made our evening magical and I will always remember the beautiful songs they played throughout the night! I hope to work with them in the future!! Thank you so much Lena & Derick! You guys are an amazing duo! xoxo Jess & Marc Heintzman
Kelly T. 6/11/2021
Lena and Derek were absolutely amazing! They provided the music for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. We could not have been more pleased. So many guests complimented them throughout the entire night. The violin and saxophone were such a romantic touch to the entire evening. I would recommend them over and over. They are extremely professional and talented musicians!
LAUREN B. 6/8/2021
Violena was amazing! Lena, Derek, and Steve were so talented. They were nice and easy to work with leading up to the event. Their music was beautiful and they had such a variety, something for everyone to enjoy. We would definitely recommend them for classy and impressive live music!
Brad K. 4/26/2021
Lena made our day absolutely amazing! She drove all the way to Chautauqua Lake to play for our proposal. She even braved the cold and wind and still managed to play with excellence! This was the second time we booked her and she made each time memorable. We highly recommend booking her for any event!
Briana J. 10/4/2020
If I could leave a 10 star review I would. From our first communication Lena was so professional and friendly. Even though we got married through a pandemic and our venue moved 2 hours farther away, they never skipped a beat and were so happy to make the extra trip. Violena was my absolute favorite part of our wedding! We had them play for our ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner hour and our first dances. We gave them all of our first dance songs and they learned them so quickly and nailed them. I don't think there was a single guest that did not mention to us how amazing the band was. Thank you so much Lena, Derek and Steve for making our wedding so wonderful. We sincerely cannot thank you enough for how much your performances meant to us!
Meredith L. 10/2/2020
Lena was absolutely amazing!!!! From when we first met with her up to the wedding day she was amazing and easy to get a hold of. She worked with my fiance and I on our song selections especially since we had her play the ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner hour. She played continuously the entire time, all our guests were blown away by her skills and talent. She was respectful with the state regulations and wore a mask the entire time. She helped make our wedding day perfect. I cannot thank her enough for how wonderful she was. I HIGHLY recommend booking her. I have already told so many of my bride friends that their wedding will be enhanced significantly with her playing!
Jordyn G. 9/12/2020
Honestly, I didn't think I would find a wedding band that I would love...I found some jazz bands and others that just played "elevator music". Until I found Violena Music. My sister had found them at the Elmwood Art Festival a year or two ago. I BECAME OBSESSED. How unique to have an electric violinist and a saxophone?!?!? The violin alone was beautiful...but I did not expect anything like this. Lena and Derek were wonderful and made every request that I made come true. I couldn't be any happier to have chosen them to play the music on one of the best and most important days of my life. All of my guests raved about how amazing they were and asked how I found them!!! I can't thank Lena and Derek enough. The music was amazing and they even played the song for my first dance....they were hands down my favorite part of the entire day. If you are lucky enough to have them play at any event...you'll know what I mean. I could say so many amazing things about them, but you should check it out for yourself. I promise they won't disappoint.
Marissa F. 2/15/2020
Lena and Derek were absolutely amazing at our ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner hour! They moved me to tears as I walked down the aisle - and everyone else in the room! They played so effortlessly and flawlessly it was truly a beautiful and remarkable experience having them and I wouldn’t trade it for the world!
I received so many compliments from our guests and I will give them recommendations left and right for whomever asks!
Thank you so much Lena and Derek for making our day the best day of our lives!!!!
Jessica D. 8/8/2020
We could not have made a better choice when choosing Violena for our big day!! They were so great to work with - extremely talented and happily worked with us as our plans kept changing. They were very professional and knew exactly what to do on a whim:) Our guests are still talking about how great they were!! Thank you Derek and Lena for being a huge part of our ceremony and reception <3
Emma J. 11/7/2020
Having Lena play violin at our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! She was professional, helpful and great at communicating.
I always knew I wanted live music at our ceremony and when I was searching for someone Lena really stood out. We had her play for our ceremony and cocktail hour. She had great suggestions and made sure she played everything we wanted (even when I gave her the wrong song title and changed it last minute, oops).
It sounded so beautiful it made me cry when I heard the bridal party music start. My guests LOVED her and we had so many people asking about her and saying the violin was an awesome touch.
You will not be disappointed if you hire Lena!
Kristina S. 7/3/2020
Lena was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is extremely kind and very wonderful to work with. She would get back to me very quickly any time I had questions. Outside of how easy she made it to work with her, her music is beyond beautiful. She played for my ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner hour. I had so many compliments on how wonderful she was. She added such a beauty to my wedding with how amazing she played. I could not have asked for anything better. She was even kind enough to come speak to me after she played and congratulate me and my husband and just overall be a wonderfully kind person before exiting. I can not rant and rave enough in the best way. With how chaotic and unprofessional businesses can be with a wedding, she was by far the best person I worked with and her talent is incredible. I highly recommend.
Peter & Coleen H. 6/13/19
Violena Music, playing on the porch of our venue, overlooking the lake, during our cocktail hour, made for the perfect combination. The trio’s beautiful music matched perfectly over the waterfront setting! We were craving a way to incorporate live music into our day and our budget and Violena Music made for the perfect match. Their set up filled our indoor and outdoor space during cocktail hour and our guests raved about them all night. They had a great repertoire of music and worked with us to incorporate songs that were meaningful to us. We can't thank them enough for adding their magic to our day!
ELLE N. 8/31/19
I had the honor of having Lena and Steve play at my wedding (for the ceremony and cocktail hour) and they were absolutely amazing all around! So many of my guests came up to me and commented on how beautiful the music was and how much they enjoyed it. It really added a special and personal touch to the wedding. Not only was the music great, but Lena and Steve are the nicest people and were so accommodating and easy to work with. Lena was amazing with communication right from the start and made the process of music selection so simple and hassle free. She gives you the option to pick out any and all of your own music, but also offers professional guidance and song suggestions if you need it. Personally, I gave her an idea of the style and feel of music I wanted and let her and Steve come up with their own set list - and they did an absolutely beautiful job! I’m so glad I had them and would 100% recommend them to anyone - trust me, you won’t regret it!
Emily K- Buffalo Bills 12/6/19
Violena Music sounded truly Amazing. At one point I thought we turned on a radio station and I thought to myself, why are they not playing?! I look over and THERE THEY WERE! We loved it!
Shannon N. 10/17/19
Violena Music did a BEAUTIFUL job with the music at our wedding ceremony. They were very professional and extremely accommodating and easy to work with. They made our ceremony that more memorable and special with their beautiful music. Would highly recommend!
Kristen O. 8/10/19
Lena and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with. The booking process was so simple, and the music was absolutely breathtaking. The live music provided an extra level of specialty to our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. I can't recommend them enough!
Jaime M. 8/23/19
My experience with Lena from Violena Music was outstanding. Right from the start, our communication was great. It was easy to email with her. She answered all of my questions and responded in a very timely matter. She arrived to our ceremony on time, and played beautifully. A number of guests approached me and told me how wonderful the music was!
Stephanie L. 9/28/19
Lena is absolutely wonderful. We received so many compliments on her performance during cocktail hour and the ceremony. The live music was a wonderful addition and I highly recommend her to everyone!
Rich M. - Father of Bride 8/10/19
Lena is an exceptional talented woman. One of the best violinist I have heard. She can play any type of music, from modern to classical. Coming from a fellow musician, she will be on the national stage within three years. I am so blessed to have had her play for the wedding.
Lindsay E. 10/5/19
Lena made our night so very special. She is such a pleasure to work with and it was such a honor to have her be part of our special day!
