Wedding String Quartet
Booking a professional string quartet is the ideal way to add elegance and grandeur to your wedding ceremony, drinks reception or civil partnership.
| The Perfect Atmosphere | Huge Repertoire | Just for You | From creating the perfect atmosphere as guests arrive, playing for the processional, the signing of the register and exit of the married couple, a classical string quartet is one of the most versatile and adaptable choices for any wedding or partnership ceremony. | With a huge repertoire ranging from traditional classical music through to light music, hymns, folk, jazz classics or even rock and pop covers, allow us to delight your guests with a bespoke programme of live music, hand picked by you and tailor made to suit your tastes. | Whether you would like beautiful classical music to accompany your service, upbeat light music during drinks and photographs, or a totally contemporary selection during your wedding breakfast, we are happy to accommodate your needs - from the traditional bridal marches to your favourite song, arranged especially for your day. |
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Thank you for making our day so special Vaughan....your attention to detail, level of service from our original enquiry to the variety of music to playing on the day was exceptional....you were a major part in the success of the day and we can only give you the highest recommendation to others who enquire about your services.
With warmest regards, Trevor Webster
| Highly Experienced | Book with Us Direct | As we provide music for over 100 weddings and civil partnerships each year, the Manor House String Quartet are highly experienced wedding musicians and are happy to play outside (weather permitting), arrange your choice of hymns for church weddings or relocate between venues. | Because we do not work through entertainment agencies, by booking us directly couples will avoid paying agency commission and can be assured of a far more personal level of service. |
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Location, Location, Location
Although we are based in Buckinghamshire, we frequently perform at weddings in the following counties: London, Essex, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Kent, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
So what music do a String Quartet provide for a wedding or partnership ceremony?
Generally couples ask us to play for approximately 20-30 minutes before the ceremony as guests arrive. Having live classical music played can create a real sense of occasion as friends and family are seated and always adds a touch of elegance to the proceedings.
Just before the service is about to begin, we will take our cue from the minister or registrar and play for the entrance of the bride. This can be something very traditional such as the Wedding March, Pachelbels Canon or the Bridal Chorus - or could be a piece of music which is meaningful to the couple getting married.
As the service continues, a string quartet may well accompany hymns in the absence of an organ,
or play a couple of pieces during the signing of the register whilst guests take photographs. There is also the possibility of featuring the quartet as part of the service (rather like having a reading or poem) and asking us to play a favourite song which is special to the bridal couple.
At the end of the service, we will provide music for the exit of the newly married couple - and continue playing as the assembled guests disperse to the gardens or reception rooms.
During the drinks reception, photographs or receiving line, we are usually asked to move to a prominent area where guests are mingling and play more upbeat, celebratory music and create both the perfect atmosphere and a talking point. Couples frequently ask us to stay on and provide music during the wedding breakfast, usually finishing just before the speeches are due to start.
