Happy Holidays!

Below is a Christmas Eve photo of Chesapeake Strings after we played the midnight mass at St. Andrews by the Bay Church in Annapolis!  Here we are with the church's music director and one of our regular violinists, Zack Stachowski.  Hope everyone is having a wonderful and relaxing holiday season!

I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm...

I love the winter weather.  We haven't seen any snow yet here in Maryland (which I'm sure most Marylanders don't mind after last year), but Chesapeake Strings has been getting into the Holiday spirit with some fun holiday parties and winter weddings.  My favorite traditional winter wedding scheme is navy blue, silver, and ivory.  Just imagine taking your outdoor wedding pictures overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, wearing white (faux) fur, and then warming up by the fireplace with some Ghirardelli hot chocolate...

Maryland/DC Holiday Party Music Offer!

We don't mean to sound as eager as many holiday-bedecked stores post-Halloween, but we would love to offer anyone planning a holiday party in Maryland or DC a $100 discount if you choose us to provide your live classical music this season!  Happy *early* holidays and stay tuned for a winter wedding post soon!

Summer Wedding: Our string trio at the Inn at Brookeville Farms

Chesapeake Strings provided wedding ceremony music this summer in Brookeville, Maryland where we worked alongside Annapolis photographer Kate Pelura.  Here are some pictures Kate sent us from the wedding!  (Lucky for us, this was not one of those 100+ degree summer days!)

Our trio this day: Justin Gopal (violin), Elizabeth Polek (viola), and our friend Elizabeth M. (cello)

Justin Gopal

Elizabeth M.

Thanks to Kate for the photos!  To see more of Kate's work, please visit her website here!

Christy Aspinwall

We'd like to recognize a local hair and make-up artist with this post!  Christy Aspinwall is based out of Laurel, MD but travels throughout the MD/DC area.  She styled Elizabeth's hair for our own photo shoot and Elizabeth had a fantastic experience with her.  Here are some pictures of Christy's recent stylings:

A note from Christy:

I have a lot to offer any bride and aim to rejuvenate and pamper you, your friends, and family.  I am available and willing to travel to your wedding location and my goal is to accentuate your natural beauty on your special day!

To contact Christy about your wedding or event, call 970.227.8749.  Or, search for her on weddingwire.com.

Halloween Discount!

Ready for some not-so-spooky savings?  Email us your favorite Halloween candy and we'll give you 10% off if you book us by October 31!  

Happy Halloween!

A Quick Pic

Just wanted to share a picture of Justin and Devree playing as a violin/cello duo at a wedding last weekend!  Here they are outside at the Gramercy Mansion, most likely during the actual ceremony:

Thanks to Amy P. for the photo!