String Quartets in York

String quartets and classical ensembles in York

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

Across York, string quartets and ensembles are booked for weddings and events in and around York, Selby and Tadcaster. Venues in the area include Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Hotel du Vin York and Bedern Hall, each with its own ceremony rooms, lawns and reception spaces. Further down this page are more local venues, such as Barmby Field Barns, The Hospitium and Villa Farm, with details of each.

String ensembles play both traditional classical repertoire and arrangements of pop, rock and film music, so guests might hear Pachelbel's Canon during the ceremony and a string version of a chart hit over the canapés.

We've been booking wedding entertainment since 1999, and every string quartet on this page covers York. 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

A full quartet, with two violins, viola and cello, gives the richest sound and suits a large ceremony room or church. A trio or duo is a good choice for a smaller room or a tighter budget, and still sounds elegant for a 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.

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.