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String Quartets in Leicestershire

String quartets and classical ensembles in Leicestershire

There's nothing quite like live strings for the walk down the aisle. Across Leicestershire, 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.

Leicestershire has a wide choice of wedding venues, from The Hall Barns at Prestwold and Quorn Grange Hotel to Brooksby Hall. Our string quartets and ensembles travel to towns across the area, including Leicester and Loughborough, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Further down this page are more local venues, such as Beaumanor Hall, Rothley Court Hotel and Mythe Barn, 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.

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

The essentials:

  • Budget from around £500 to £1,500, depending on the act and the date
  • Book for the ceremony only, or for the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast
  • Popular dates go months in advance
  • Everything included is listed in your quote
  • Change your mind within 14 days and get a full 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.

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.

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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Anatole Strings

Professional And Versatile, The Anatole Quartet Bring a Vast Repertoire to Your Event with Everything From Mozart and Verdi to Clean Bandit and James Bond

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From £860

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Jon Spanyol - Jazz & Classical Pianist

Ideal For A Wedding Reception Or Private Event.

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From £450

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

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 Leicestershire 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 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!!!”

(5)

“I was blown away when I heard Strings Con Amore starting to play as I walked down the aisle. They are incredibly talented and sounded amazing in our venue.
They also played at our drinks reception and again sounded brilliant and played a mixture of very classic and current songs. Outstanding.”

(5)

“Strings con Amore played at our wedding at they were just amazing! We had so many guests compliment us on how lovely the music was throughout the reception. It was the perfect backdrop to our day and an unforgettable moment to walk down the aisle while they played so beautifully! Thank you so much!”

Local Venues in Leicestershire

The Hall Barns at Prestwold

The Hall Barns at Prestwold

A restored Victorian model farmyard on the Prestwold estate near Loughborough, with a covered ceremony yard, a feed-room bar and gardens to spill into.

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Willow Marsh Farm

Willow Marsh Farm

A family-run farm of marsh, meadow and lake near Loughborough, where the barn, the stables and the cottages are yours for three unhurried days.

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Rothley Court Hotel

Rothley Court Hotel

Say your vows in a 13th-century Templar chapel at Rothley, then dine under oak panelling in a manor house set in 10 acres of Leicestershire garden.

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Beaumanor Hall

Beaumanor Hall

A Jacobean-style Victorian hall in 34 acres near Loughborough, with a wartime secret, a yew tree to marry under and a main hall made for dancing.

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Winstanley House

Winstanley House

A Georgian house in parkland just 2 miles from Leicester, with grand ballrooms, an orangery and a kitchen cooking English, Asian and Caribbean menus.

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Quorn Grange Hotel

Quorn Grange Hotel

Oak panelling, an inglenook fire and 8 acres of garden at Quorn Grange, a 19th-century hotel between Loughborough and Leicester that is made for a party.

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Kilworth House

Kilworth House

An Italianate country house in 38 acres near North Kilworth, with a glass orangery for the vows, 44 bedrooms and an open-air theatre in the woods.

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Brooksby Hall

Brooksby Hall

An Elizabethan manor between Melton Mowbray and Leicester, gardens laid out by an admiral, a 13th-century church and a room for 200 under fairy lights.

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Mythe Barn

Mythe Barn

A cluster of beautifully converted barns in 150 acres near Atherstone, looking out over meadows to the River Sence, and yours alone for the day.

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