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String Quartets in Lancashire

Hire a string quartet in Lancashire

There's nothing quite like live strings for the walk down the aisle. Across Lancashire, string quartets, trios and duos play ceremonies, drinks receptions and dinners, and most can play acoustically in a church or ceremony room without any amplification.

Whether your wedding is near Preston, Blackburn and Burnley or further afield, the string quartets and ensembles here cover the whole of Lancashire. Local venues include Browsholme Hall, Eaves Hall and Wyresdale Park Wedding Barns, and it's worth checking with your venue where the music or entertainment will be set up. Further down this page are more local venues, such as The Shireburn Arms, Mitton Hall and Stanley House, with details of each.

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.

We've been booking wedding entertainment since 1999, and every string quartet on this page covers Lancashire. You can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

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.

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.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.

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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 Lancashire 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)

“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.”

(5)

“I just want to say thank you SO much for your performance on Friday! The string quartet was one of the best highlights of my wedding day. Everyone loved you so much - it was amazing! Especially Britney Spears and Smooth Criminal!!!”

Local Venues in Lancashire

Wyresdale Park Wedding Barns

Wyresdale Park Wedding Barns

Restored stone barns, a boating lake and the Forest of Bowland rising behind — an estate wedding in one of the loveliest corners of Lancashire.

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West Tower

West Tower

A turreted 19th-century country house in 10 acres just outside Ormskirk, taken over entirely for one wedding a day — and no noise limiter in sight.

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The Villa, Wrea Green

The Villa, Wrea Green

A 19th-century gentleman’s residence set in Fylde parkland, with a sweeping private drive, 31 bedrooms and a pavilion that will seat as many as 250.

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Mitton Hall

Mitton Hall

A 15th-century manor house on the banks of the River Ribble, where ancient stone meets a bright party room flooded with Lancashire daylight.

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Stanley House

Stanley House

Book a live wedding band for Stanley House, a 17th-century manor above Mellor near Blackburn with views across the Ribble Valley.

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Browsholme Hall

Browsholme Hall

Lancashire’s oldest surviving family home, deep in the Forest of Bowland, with an oak-beamed Tithe Barn and 300-year-old yews on the Italian Steps.

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Eaves Hall

Eaves Hall

A Georgian country house near Clitheroe set in 13 acres of award-winning gardens, with 30 bedrooms and 4 lovely places to say your vows in it.

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Bartle Hall

Bartle Hall

A listed country house set in 16 acres of Lancashire countryside outside Preston, with a beamed Balmoral Suite and a pagoda out in the gardens.

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The Shireburn Arms

The Shireburn Arms

A 17th-century village inn on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, with a south-facing terrace and one of the loveliest views in the Ribble Valley.

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