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String Quartets in Devon

Hire a string quartet in Devon

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

Devon has a wide choice of wedding venues, from The Great Barn Devon and Watermouth Cove to Huntsham Court. Our string quartets and ensembles travel to towns across the area, including Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Upton Barn, Sharpham House and Bickley Mill are among the other Devon venues listed further down, each with its own page.

Most string ensembles have a large library of arrangements, from classical favourites to modern songs reworked for strings. That makes it easy to choose music that feels personal to you as well as traditional.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for weddings since 1999. Every string quartet listed here travels to Devon as standard, and the instant quote button on this page shows pricing and availability for your date.

The essentials:

  • Prices usually from £500 up to £1,500
  • Many acts can cover more than one part of the day in a single booking
  • Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to enquire early
  • The quote you receive sets out exactly what's included
  • 14-day change-of-mind refund on every booking

String instruments are sensitive to heat, cold and damp, so an outdoor ceremony needs shade and a covered spot nearby. Tell us the venue and the timings, and the ensemble will plan where to set up for the ceremony and drinks reception.

Expect to pay from around £500 up to £1,500. 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. Busy Saturdays in summer and December sit at the top of the range, and your quote shows exactly what's included.

Rather than a generic demo, every act's page shows the performer you would be booking, with videos, audio, a repertoire list and reviews. Between them you can get a clear sense of the act well before the day.

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.

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FAQs

Usually the processional, signing of the register and recessional, then background music for the drinks reception. Repertoire includes classical pieces and string arrangements of pop and film songs.

Many ensembles have large libraries of modern arrangements, and some can arrange a special request with enough notice.

Yes, with shade and shelter nearby. Strings can't play in rain or direct hot sun, so check your venue in Devon has a covered option.

Around three by three metres with four armless chairs. No power is needed, as quartets play acoustically.

Typically £500 to £1,500, depending on the size of the ensemble, how long they play and the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

A quartet gives the fullest sound for a large room or church. A trio or duo suits a smaller space or budget and still sounds elegant.

Reviews

(5)

“We had the Anatole Quartet play at our wedding and we can't recommend them enough. Dan was incredibly helpful and professional and nothing was too much trouble. An example of this was when they learnt how to play one of the Star Wars tunes to play during the ceremony, which went down exceptionally well with all our guests. They were a great addition to our wedding and we wouldn't hesitate to use them again.”

(5)

“Jane was an excellent communicator in the lead up to the wedding. They were punctual and accommodating of our requirements. She arranged songs specifically for us at our request and most importantly - all of the songs sounded fantastic. We and our guests really enjoyed having Jane and her quartet play at our wedding.”

(5)

“What can we say, “Thank you so much for your performance, it was all that we expected and so much more”. We will recommend the “Anatole String Quartet” to all and have passed a few short videos on to others who weren’t present, their comments are delightful, thank you so much for making our special gathering a success with your presence.”

(5)

“We booked The Anatole Quartet for our gala dinner on the last night of an international conference. They complimented Queen’s college perfectly and delighted our guests with their mix of classic and modern music. The booking process was easy and they were great to work with.”

(5)

“Absolutely loved our trio - they were the perfect addition to our wedding and I am so glad we chose Wedding Strings Con Amore! Jane was a pleasure to deal with and the quartet were amazing! Would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone - worth every penny!”

(5)

“Dan and his team were a wonderful addition to our special day. Everything ran wonderfully well and our guests were thrilled with the selection of music chosen for the day. Anatole Quartet were extremely professional and leading up to the day, happily communicated with the Choir and Church, leaving my husband and I to focus on other things. Absolutely five star and highly recommended. Thanks again.”

Local Venues in Devon

ANRÁN at Tidwell Farm

ANRÁN at Tidwell Farm

A 30-acre estate near Ashburton, where a tropical glass house, a lily pond and a late-night hut add up to one of Devon's most characterful weddings.

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Rockbeare Manor

Rockbeare Manor

A Grade I listed Regency house in 100 acres of East Devon parkland, Rockbeare Manor near Exeter is yours alone for the day, ballroom and all.

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Huntsham Court

Huntsham Court

A Victorian gothic mansion near Tiverton with beds for 100 and no fussy rulebook, Huntsham Court is Devon's great house-party wedding venue.

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The Great Barn Devon

The Great Barn Devon

A 15th-century barn on a 120-acre family estate in the Teign Valley near Exeter, and it is yours alone from Friday morning to Sunday evening.

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Upton Barn

Upton Barn

Restored farm buildings, a lavender-lined walled garden and Blackdown Hills views make Upton Barn near Cullompton a quietly lovely mid Devon wedding.

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Watermouth Cove

Watermouth Cove

A private cove, a clifftop viewpoint and 25 acres of North Devon coast: Watermouth Cove near Ilfracombe is a wedding you walk down to the sea for.

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Higher Eggbeer Farm

Higher Eggbeer Farm

Dark skies, a heated pool and a barn with a stage built in: Higher Eggbeer near Cheriton Bishop is a whole Dartmoor-edge farm to yourselves.

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Sharpham House

Sharpham House

A Grade I listed Palladian villa set high above the River Dart near Totnes, Sharpham House opens for only a small handful of weddings each year.

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Bickley Mill

Bickley Mill

A beautifully restored mill in a wooded valley near Newton Abbot, Bickley Mill does weddings the way a really good country inn should: warmly.

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