Acoustic & Amplified Entertainment

Strings Performed by Charleston Symphony & Core Palmetto Strings Musicians

Palmetto Strings

Entertainment from the first note to the last dance.

Mike & Lauren Williams, Violinists, Husband & Wife Team

Founded by violinists Mike and Lauren Williams, Palmetto Strings brings exceptional Charleston musicians to weddings and private events. From ceremony strings to cocktail-hour jazz, every performance is tailored to your setting and timeline.

Classical & modern strings
Jazz ensembles
Soloists & custom combinations

WHO WE ARE

Wide Range of Musical Acts

Talent

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JAZZ ENSEMBLES

Sax, Piano, Bass, Drums - Vintage Jazz Sound

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STRINGS

String Quartet, Duo, Trio - Classical, Pop & Jazz

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BANDS & DJs

Jazz Bands, Party Bands, DJs + Live Musicians

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SOLOISTS

Sax, Electric Violin, Guitar, Piano, Singers & more

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PIANO & STRINGS

Piano with Violin, Cello or Full Quartet

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SERVICES

Speakers, Microphones, Piano Rentals, Uplighting, Stage

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Mike W playing violin during a couple's first dance

First Dance, Performed Live by Mike W Violin

Make the moment even more personal with Mike W performing your first dance melody live on electric violin with a polished backing track.

Speechless Dan + Shay | Mike W Violin Cover

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"Caroline and I can't say enough great things about Mike and Lauren (Palmetto Strings)! They are members of our new family now! Our special day would have not been the same without the amazing music from Mike! Throughout the entire process, Mike and Lauren were tremendous!"

Michael Watson

2 weeks ago

"We had a string trio from Palmetto Strings for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and they were absolutely incredible. The variety of music they're able to play is so impressive and was the perfect touch to our romantic wedding. The custom song they performed for my walk down the aisle was literally perfection, such a special moment I'll never forget."

Aleena Sullivan

15 weeks ago

"Palmetto Strings was the best decision we made for our Wedding Ceremony! The musicians are so talented, extremely easy to work with and made our ceremony extra special. I could not recommend Palmetto Strings more!"

Amanda Clark

21 weeks ago

"Palmetto Strings performed at our wedding a few weeks ago and we were so impressed & would recommend them to anyone! They were professional, dressed perfectly to match our wedding dress code, and so talented."

Daniel & Anabelle Lynch

22 weeks ago

"Palmetto Strings are awesome! Their quartet played at our daughters wedding for both the ceremony & cocktail hour and it was magical. They are so talented and a great addition to any wedding."

Kevin & Lisa Bugg

25 weeks ago

2500+ Events Performed Since 2007

150+ Venues

35+ Destinations

25+ Awards & Recognitions (since 2008)

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Performing at Charleston's Premier Venues

Charleston Jazz Quartet

At Kiawah Island, SC

Charleston Jazz Quartet

At Kiawah Island, SC

Electric Violin, Sax & DJ

William Aiken House, Charleston SC

Mike W Violin

Lowndes Grove

So Easy to Love | Jorge on the SAX

Downtown Charleston SC

Piano + Violin

At Magnolia Carriage House

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Why Palmetto Strings?

We are Charleston's premier entertainment agency with exclusive artists that work together regularly, with experience at all of Charleston's wedding and event venues, and are ready for your event.