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The Lace String Quartet

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About The Lace String Quartet

Elegant, live music for life's memorable moments. Best choice for Weddings and Events in Bristol and the South West.
String quartet
Bristol
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Our conservatoire-trained musicians bring decades of professional performance experience, having played with orchestras, chamber ensembles, theatre productions, bands and at hundreds of private events. As long-standing colleagues and friends, we share a genuine love of performing together, combining musical excellence with a warm and personal approach. Every wedding is unique, and we believe the music should be too. Whether your vision includes timeless classical favourites, romantic film themes, sophisticated jazz standards or contemporary pop arrangements, we work closely with you to create a programme that reflects your personality and style. We are always delighted to learn special requests and love helping couples choose music that feels meaningful to them. One of the most rewarding parts of our work is seeing the atmosphere transform as the first notes are played. Many couples tell us that any pre-ceremony nerves melt away once the music begins. Creating that sense of calm, anticipation and joy is something we feel privileged to be part of. With extensive wedding experience, we understand that flawless performances depend on attention to the smallest details. From perfectly timing your entrance music to coordinating discreetly with venue staff and wedding planners, we take pride in ensuring everything feels effortless. We carefully watch for cues, adapt when needed and work behind the scenes to make sure every musical moment happens exactly when it should. Our approach is highly personal. We take time to get to know each couple and understand the atmosphere they would like to create, ensuring that the music we deliver matches the vision they have imagined for their day. Friendly, approachable and professional from first enquiry to final performance, we are committed to providing exceptional service as well as exceptional music. When we’re not performing, you’ll find us in rehearsal with a pot of tea, plenty of laughter and a shared determination to make every piece sound its very best. It is this combination of friendship, experience and attention to detail that makes The Lace Quartet such a trusted choice for weddings and celebrations across the South West and beyond. We would be delighted to help make your special day truly unforgettable.

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The Lace String Quartet's Reviews

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Luke K
6 months ago, for a Wedding in Corsham SN13 0RP
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5 out of 5

You honestly made our day feel so magical and we had so many compliments from guests about how brilliant you were. The music added such a beautiful atmosphere and we are so grateful to the quartet. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our day.

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Liz E
11 months ago, for a Wedding in Chipping Sodbury
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5 out of 5

From the bottom of our hearts, a huge thank you for yesterday. The string quartet was everything we had hoped for and so much more and made our day incredibly special. I don't think there was a dry eye in the venue! Everyone was commenting on how lovely the music was. We truly appreciate it!

The Lace String Quartet's Song list

Classical (these are our most popular, but we have a much larger library of music)
Albeniz - Tango
J.S Bach - 4 pieces from the Suite in D major (Gavotte, Bourrée, Air, Gigue)
Air (from Suite No.3)
Jesu Joy of Our Desiring
Prelude (from English Suite No. 3
Boccherini - Minuet
Chopin - Nocturne in E flat Major
Debussy - The Girl with the Flaxen Hair
Au Clair De La Lune
Delibes - Flower Duet (from Lakme)
Dvořák - Slavonic Dance No. 8
Elgar - Nimrod (from Enigma Variations)
Salut d’Amour
Chanson de Nuit
Angus Dei
Gounod - Ave Maria
Grieg - Anitras Tanz
Waltz (from Op. 12)"
Handel - Largo (from Violin Sonata in D major)
All We Like Sheep (from Messiah)
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Halleluia Chorus (from The Messiah)
Music for the Royal Fireworks
Karl Jenkins - Palladio
Mascagni - Cavalleria Rusticana
McLean - Serenata
Mozart - Divertimento in D Major (K.136)
Rondo Alla Turca
Eine Kleine Nachtmusic (K.525)
Ave Verum Corpus
Puccini - Nessun Dorma
Tchiakovsky - Sleeping Beauty Waltz
Serbian Nichifor - Little Blues
Wagner - Bridal Chorus
Film:
Craig Armstrong - Glasgow Love Theme (from Love Actually)
Leonard Bernstein - Maria (from West Side Story)
Kris Bowers - Bridgerton Theme
Ramin Djawadi - Game of Thrones main theme
Carlos Gardel - Por Una Cabeza (Tango from Scent of a Woman)
Alan Menken - Go The Distance (Hercules)
A Whole New World (Aladdin)
Ennio Morricone - Gabriel’s Oboe (from The Mission)
Randy Newman - You’ve Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story)
Roy Orbison - Pretty Woman
Ray Parker - Ghostbusters main theme
Richard Sherman - Feed the Birds (Mary Poppins)
Lloyd Webber - All I Ask of You ( Phantom of the Opera)
Ilene Woods - A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes (Cinderella)
Pop and Jazz
ABBA - Chiquitita
The Winner Takes It All
I Have a Dream
Adele - Skyfall
Make You Feel My Love
Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World
Beatles - Here Comes The Sun
Here, There and Everywhere
In My Life
Yesterday
With A Little Help From My Friends
Beyonce - Halo
Crazy in Love
Billie Eilish - Bad Guy
Burt Bacharach - I Say A Little Prayer For You
Clean Bandit - Rather Be
Eva Cassidy - Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Fields of Gold
Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah
Coldplay - Sky Full of Stars
Viva La Vida
Paradise
Dexy’s Midnight Runners - Come on Eileen
Noel Gay - Leaning on a Lampost
George Gershwin - Summertime
Michael Giacchino - Married Life
Al Green - Let’s Stay Together
David Guetta - Titanium
Calvin Harris - Summer
Artis Ivey - Gangstas Paradise
The Killers - Mr. Brightside
Ben King - Stand by Me
John Legend - All of Me
Bruno Mars - Marry You
Treasure
Madness - It Must Be Love
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
Christina Perri - A Thousand Years
Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk
Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club
Sia - Cheap Thrills
Ed Sheeran - Shape of You
Thinking out loud
Perfect
Manning Sherwin - A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
Frank Sinatra - Fly Me to the Moon
Taylor Swift - Snow on the Beach
Wildest Dreams
Frankie Valli - Can’t Take My Eyes off of You
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony
Pharrell Williams - Happy
Robbie Williams - Angels

The Lace String Quartet's Prices

Last updated: 2026

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Up to 1 hour£937.50
Up to 2 hours£1187.50
Up to 3 hours£1437.50
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

We perform as a string quartet but can discuss other line-up options.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We will always do our best to accommodate any time changes you have before the day and make sure everything runs smoothly.

How much time do you need to set up?

We will arrive 30-60 mins before the performance time in order to set up.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Our repertoire list has many of the pieces and songs that are most often requested. We do have a much larger repertoire. Please ask if you have any specific requests.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

We perform acoustically and bring our own instruments. We will need chairs (without arms) from the venue.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes we are happy to play specific pieces for you.
Musicianship
Genres:
Pop, Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Fanfare, Musical theatre, Opera, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1930s era music, 1920s era music, Folk, Country, Jazz, Gypsy jazz, Latin jazz, Swing, Ragtime, Easy listening, Light music, Marching, Acoustic, Covers, Disco, Funk, Top 40, Vintage, Britpop, Rock, Pop rock, Classic rock, French music, German music, Italian music, Klezmer, Reggae, Scottish music, Tango, Spanish music
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Church service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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