String Quartets in Bedfordshire

String quartets and classical ensembles in Bedfordshire

A string quartet brings a sense of occasion to a wedding ceremony that few other acts can match. In Bedfordshire, quartets and smaller string ensembles are booked for ceremonies, drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts, playing classical pieces alongside string arrangements of modern songs.

Whether your wedding is near Bedford, Luton and Dunstable or further afield, the string quartets and ensembles here cover the whole of Bedfordshire. Local venues include Moore Place Hotel, Woburn Abbey and Shuttleworth House, Old Warden, and it's worth checking with your venue where the music or entertainment will be set up. Other venues in the area include Bunkers Barn, The Barns Hotel and Corner 5 Restaurant, and each has its own venue page further down.

String ensembles play both traditional classical repertoire and arrangements of pop, rock and film music, so guests might hear Pachelbel's Canon during the ceremony and a string version of a chart hit over the canapés.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched couples with live entertainment for their wedding day. The string quartets and ensembles listed here all travel to Bedfordshire, and the instant quote button shows pricing and availability in a few seconds.

The essentials:

• Typical cost: £500 to £1,500, depending on how long they perform and the date
• Your quote shows exactly what's included
• Ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast packages available from many acts
• Most couples book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday
• Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

A full quartet, with two violins, viola and cello, gives the richest sound and suits a large ceremony room or church. A trio or duo is a good choice for a smaller room or a tighter budget, and still sounds elegant for a drinks reception.

Prices usually start from around £500 and go up to £1,500 or so. A duo for the ceremony sits at the lower end, while a full quartet covering the ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast sits towards the upper end. Your quote shows the full price for your date, so you can compare acts on the same basis.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performer you would actually book, along with their repertoire and written reviews from couples who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the sound before you commit.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the wedding. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.