String Quartets in London

String quartets and classical ensembles in London

A string quartet brings a sense of occasion to a wedding ceremony that few other acts can match. In London, 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 central London, Greenwich and Richmond or further afield, the string quartets and ensembles here cover the whole of London. Local venues include Grand Connaught Rooms, Eltham Palace and Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and it's worth checking with your venue where the music or entertainment will be set up. You'll find more London venues below, including The Lensbury, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London and The Gore Hotel, each with its own page.

Live strings give a ceremony real presence. A quartet of two violins, viola and cello fills a church or ceremony room without any amplification, and the same ensemble can move on to the drinks reception afterwards.

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

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.

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.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the day. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.