Wedding String Quartets for hire in East Sussex
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"We had a fantastic experience with South Down Strings, who we booked for our wedding on 7 September 2024. Communication was excellent - I spoke with the lovely Sheraine multiple times before our wedding to discuss music ideas and she was incredibly helpful in helping me pick a particular arrangement, including discussing timings for my walk down the aisle. So many of our guests commented on how wonderful the music was during our ceremony and reception. We can't thank South Down Strings enough. They were superb! "
Leah hired South Downs Strings for a Wedding (available in East Sussex)

"This was the best investment I made for my wedding. I cannot put into words how good they were. All our guests commented as well. The music was so beautiful and so perfect, I cannot thank and recommend these ladies enough "
Jennifer hired South Downs Strings for a Wedding (available in East Sussex)

"The quartet was a great addition to my medieval banquet and really added to the overall atmosphere. I had lots of lovely positive comments from my guests. Thank you."
Lizzie hired South Downs Strings for a Private event (available in East Sussex)
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What are the most popular songs for a string quartet?
Classical: The Four Seasons – Antonio Vivaldi Air from Suite in D – Johannes Bach Pop: Paradise – Coldplay Amazing – Bruno Mars Jazz: Summertime – George Gershwin My Funny Valentine – Richard Rodgers
What sort of music will a string quartet play?
String quartets are usually professional ensembles comprised of experienced classical musicians. You can bet they'll know Bach, Brahms, and Beethoven like the back of their hand. Having said that, many string quartets are well-versed in playing covers of pop music, or even jazz. When looking to hire a string quartet, make sure you check their song list - you might be surprised at what you see! If you have a special request, they should be able to arrange it for you too.
I want a string quartet to perform at my wedding/event: which parts of the wedding/event should they play?
In most instances, the string quartet will perform during the following parts of a wedding ceremony: seating of the guests, entrance of the bride, signing of the registry, and the walk-out. They will often play at the drinks reception too. For other events, such as corporate events or birthday parties, a string quartet is the perfect accompaniment to a cocktail/canapes hour, providing a beautiful ambience for the guests as they arrive.
A string quartet is slightly out of my budget - what should I do?
Not to worry! If you still want that magic string quartet sound on a budget, you could hire a string trio. Although slightly quieter, a string trio provide a nicely balanced, smooth sound, and will come at a smaller cost when compared to a quartet. You can find more information about alternatives to a string quartet here: Duo, Trio, or Quartet? - A Beginner’s Guide to String Ensembles
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