Why choose us?

  • Experienced musicians who have performed at Charleston’s most beautiful venues

  • A versatile repertoire spanning classical, pop, and jazz

  • Seamless planning support so music feels effortless

  • A refined touch that reflects the grace of the Lowcountry

About the Founder

Rafe Goldman is a classically trained violinist and the owner of Charleston Bows & Strings. With over 15 years of experience, Rafe has established himself as one of the leading wedding musicians in Charleston, South Carolina.

As the owner of Charleston Bows & Strings, Rafe is dedicated to helping couples create the perfect musical atmosphere for their wedding day. With his warm and approachable personality, Rafe is eager to make couples feel at ease and deliver performances that are both beautiful and meaningful.

Rafe has cultivated lasting connections with many of the Lowcountry’s finest musicians—from cellists and harpists to classical guitarists—ensuring the perfect ensemble to match your personal taste and style.

  • A man wearing sunglasses and a black shirt is playing a cello outdoors. He is sitting on a chair with a music stand in front of him, surrounded by greenery and trees.

  • A string quartet performing outdoors on a grassy area with trees in the background. Four musicians are playing violins, a viola, and a cello, with music stands in front of them.

  • A woman wearing glasses and a black shirt with floral patterns is playing a harp outdoors, with a music stand in front of her.

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  • A man playing the violin outdoors during daytime with two other musicians, with greenery and trees in the background.

  • A woman playing the violin outdoors, seated on a white chair, with sheet music on a stand in front of her, surrounded by greenery and trees.

  • Two musicians playing string instruments, a violin and a cello, in a room with wooden floors and brick walls.

  • An outdoor scene with musicians playing violins in the foreground, a horse-drawn carriage in the background, and large Spanish moss hanging from trees in a lush, green park.