The three-moment wedding pattern
- Ceremony: 15 minutes of pre-processional, processional, signing, recessional
- Drinks reception: 45–60 minutes of ambient repertoire
- Dinner: often replaced by a jazz band or playlist — check before adding
Classical, pop arrangements or both?
Modern quartets carry 200+ arrangements: Pachelbel to Coldplay, Bach to Beyoncé. Ask for a repertoire list and a live video of a pop arrangement — not every classically-trained quartet plays pop well.
Amplification and outdoor events
For rooms over 80 guests or any outdoor performance, ask whether the quartet brings amplification (small PA plus clip-on mics). Unamplified strings disappear outside.
Fees (UK)
- Solo violinist / harpist: £350–£700
- String duo: £600–£1,000
- String trio: £750–£1,400
- String quartet: £900–£2,200
"A good quartet doesn't just play — they cue the processional to the exact second the doors open. That timing is what you're paying for."
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