String Quartets in Dorset
String quartets and classical ensembles in Dorset
For a traditional ceremony with a touch of grandeur, it's hard to beat live strings. In Dorset, quartets and smaller string ensembles are booked for the aisle, the signing and the drinks reception afterwards.
Popular wedding venues in Dorset include Hinton St Mary Estate, Lulworth Castle and Studland Bay House, and our string quartets and ensembles travel to weddings and events across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorchester. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we'll help you choose an act that suits the space. Other venues in the area include Parley Manor, The Barn at Gorwell Farm and Symondsbury Tithe Barn, 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.
Hireaband has booked wedding entertainment since 1999. Each string quartet on this page travels to Dorset as standard, and the instant quote button shows prices and availability for your date without waiting for a reply.
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
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.
