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String Quartets in Northumberland

String quartets and classical ensembles in Northumberland

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

Northumberland has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Charlton Hall and Slaley Hall Hotel to The Barn on the Bay. Our string quartets and ensembles travel to towns across the area, including Alnwick, Morpeth and Berwick-upon-Tweed, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Other venues in the area include Hallington Mill, Langley Castle and Newton Hall, and each has its own venue page further down.

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 Northumberland 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.

Most string quartet bookings fall between £500 and £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. The date and time of year make up the rest of the difference, so a weekday or winter date can cost less than a summer Saturday.

Each act's page carries real video and audio, a repertoire list and reviews from previous clients. Watching a couple of clips tells you far more than any description can, so it's worth listening before you choose.

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 Northumberland 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)

“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!”

(5)

“Thank you so much to you all!! it was AMAZING!!! you made our day so so special! Everything was perfect, it was more than we would ever wish for.”

(5)

“On behalf of the Partners at Worthingtons Solicitors I would like to thank you for participating in our office opening party. Highly Strung added the right note when clients arrived at the offices.”

(5)

“Simply fantastic! Wedding Strings Con Amore created the perfect arrangement for our ceremony and provided a lovely atmosphere for our guests to enjoy during the drinks reception. We were over the moon with their performance and have had so many lovely compliments from our guests. Thank you all so much for making our day extra special.”

(5)

“Thank you to all the girls in the quartet for their contribution to Rachel and Timothy's wedding celebrations. They certainly will have many happy memories of their special day. Thanks to you all.”

Local Venues in Northumberland

Doxford Barns

Doxford Barns

A cluster of restored 18th-century barns on a private estate near Chathill, where the whole 550 acres belongs to you and your guests for the weekend.

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Newton Hall

Newton Hall

A rambling Georgian house a few fields back from the Northumberland coast at Newton-by-the-Sea, taken over entirely by you and your guests for a weekend.

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Healey Barn

Healey Barn

Stone farm buildings gathered round a candlelit courtyard in the Tyne Valley near Riding Mill, with food cooked over open flames and views south for miles.

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Charlton Hall

Charlton Hall

A Grade II* Georgian hall on its own 150-acre estate near Alnwick, full of lakes, libraries, colour and an underground speakeasy you have to find first.

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Ellingham Hall

Ellingham Hall

A Haggerston family country house north of Alnwick, with secret chambers, a 19th-century chapel, eight acres of woodland and peacocks on the lawn.

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Hallington Mill

Hallington Mill

A restored 16th-century mill hidden away in its own quiet valley north of Corbridge, with a vaulted Hay Shed built for long tables and candlelight.

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Langley Castle

Langley Castle

A genuine 14th-century castle in ten acres of woodland near Hexham, with seven-foot stone walls, stained glass and a restoration story all of its own.

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Slaley Hall Hotel

Slaley Hall Hotel

An Edwardian mansion set in a thousand acres of moor and forest near Hexham, with a hidden Japanese garden and a spa to recover in the morning after.

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The Barn on the Bay

The Barn on the Bay

A working farm on Druridge Bay near Morpeth, with a mile of private dunes, a cowshed turned into a barn full of bars, and the North Sea right there.

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