Corporate & Wedding String Quartets
Our corporate and wedding string quartets offer a diverse repertoire of music featuring various styles and artists. From Bach to Bollywood and Gershwin to Gaga, there's something to suit everyone. If you're looking to hire a string quartet for your event, simply browse through our roster and contact us for a quote.
Wedding String Quartets
We offer an extensive roster of professional wedding string quartets available to hire across the UK.
Perfect for wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions, our live wedding musicians promise to deliver an elegant and stylish performance that will captivate the room.
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Looking to hire a string quartet but not quite sure where to start? Below you'll find answers to some of the most common queries about our string quartets for hire.
How much does it cost to hire a string quartet?
Several factors affect the price of a string quartet, for example, travelling distance, the musicians' experience, and the popularity of the ensemble.
The average price of a string quartet for a wedding is between £650 and £1000. This fee would typically cover guest arrival, ceremony music and the afternoon drinks reception.
Which instruments make up a String Quartet?
A string quartet typically features four musicians to include two violin players, a viola player and a cellist. The violinists take on the main melodies with mid-range and bass parts taken on by the viola player and cellist.
Will my string quartet learn a song request for our wedding ceremony?
Learning a specific song for your occasion is something all of our string ensembles are happy to accommodate, whether it be a traditional classical piece or contemporary number.
If your song request isn't already in the quartet's repertoire, there may be a small additional cost to purchase sheet music. In some cases where no song arrangement exists, a member of the band may need to produce a bespoke arrangement for the piece and charge for their time accordingly.
Do you offer smaller string ensembles such as string duos and trios?
Many of our string ensembles also offer alternative line-ups such as string duos and string trios, perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions with limited space or a small number of guests.
We also represent a range of highly talented solo violinists, performing either acoustically or with backing tracks.
Will the string quartet need amplification?
Our string quartets don't usually require amplification. The instruments' natural resonance will create a warm and rich sound, perfect for ceremony music and background music.
How long does a wedding string quartet perform for?
All of our wedding string quartets offer bespoke quotes to work with your schedule. As a general guide, you may decide to have your string quartet perform for the following:
- Prelude: 15-25 minutes performance before the ceremony as guests arrive
- Processional & Bridal Entrance song: The all-important song as the bridesmaids and bride enters
- Interlude / Signing of the Registers: Two or three songs during the signing of the registers
- Recessional: A final piece of music as the bride and groom exit followed by the wedding party and their guests
- One hour during the drinks reception (cocktail hour)
Our string ensembles are also regularly booked to perform ambient string quartet music throughout the wedding breakfast, charging for the total time spent at the venue.
Can my string quartet perform outside?
Yes, all of our string quartets are happy to perform outside under the right conditions. We politely request that a small gazebo or large umbrella is provided to protect the musicians from unexpected rain and direct sunlight which can damage their instruments.
Do you offer string quartets near me?
We represent a wide roster of professional string quartets in every corner of the UK. To find local string quartets in your region, please enter your location in the search bar at the top of the page.
Where can I find out more information about string quartets?
For more information on string quartets, head on over to our String Quartet Booking Guide blog.
Head over to our event blog where you'll find all the information you need to know about hiring string muscians.
Why hire a String Quartet through us?
- Over 20 Years experience in the events industry
- Hundreds of 5 Star reviews across Facebook and Google
- All quartets hand-picked by our team of experts
- Dedicated member of our team assigned to your event
- Professional contracts for your peace of mind
The Bands For Hire service was very prompt and efficient. I specifically chose Olympia Ensemble as I loved their modern, fresh sound and the wide range of music that they offered. Some quartets are 'stuffy' and old fashioned - not Olympia Ensemble! Everything was perfect from start to finish - they gave us a huge range of music, from classical, jazz and pop, there was something for everyone.
Get inspired by our extensive range of live musicians, available to hire for weddings, parties and corporate events. We offer everything from live wedding bands to solo pianists and wedding harpists for hire.
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