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String Quartets in Wiltshire

String quartets and classical ensembles in Wiltshire

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

Wiltshire has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Pythouse Kitchen Garden and Bowood House & Gardens to Bowerchalke Barn. Our string quartets and ensembles travel to towns across the area, including Salisbury, Swindon and Trowbridge, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Further down this page are more local venues, such as The Manor House, Castle Combe, Grittleton House and Barford Park 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 Wiltshire, 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.

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.

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.

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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 Wiltshire 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)

“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!!!”

(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.”

Local Venues in Wiltshire

Grittleton House

Grittleton House

A gothic Victorian manor on the Cotswold edge near Chippenham, with Italian gardens, a great double staircase and an orangery made for dancing.

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Barford Park Barn

Barford Park Barn

A restored 17th-century barn on a 300-acre farm in the Avon Valley near Salisbury, yours for up to 4 unhurried days, and no corkage at the bar.

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Larmer Tree Gardens

Larmer Tree Gardens

Victorian pleasure gardens laid out by General Pitt Rivers at Tollard Royal near Salisbury, full of follies, peacocks and places to say your vows.

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Bowerchalke Barn

Bowerchalke Barn

An enormous thatched elm barn on a working family farm high in the Chalke Valley near Salisbury, lit by candlelight and wide open to the downs.

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Winkworth Farm

Winkworth Farm

A restored Cotswold stone barn near Malmesbury with 200 acres of organic pasture, a sunken garden, a roundhouse and room for a proper party.

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Ashley Wood Farm

Ashley Wood Farm

2 oak barns, 4 acres of garden and the glint of Fonthill Lake below make Ashley Wood Farm near Tisbury a thoroughly happy place to get married.

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Bowood House & Gardens

Bowood House & Gardens

Capability Brown parkland, a Robert Adam orangery and 2,000 Wiltshire acres just outside Calne.

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The Manor House, Castle Combe

The Manor House, Castle Combe

A 14th-century manor in 365 acres of the Bybrook valley, in the prettiest village in Wiltshire.

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Pythouse Kitchen Garden

Pythouse Kitchen Garden

Three acres of old walled garden in the Nadder Valley, with glasshouses, wood-fired food and room to dance: Pythouse is a Wiltshire one-off.

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