Wedding String Quartets for hire in Northampton
What our expert says...A string quartet instantly elevates a wedding. The sound is classic, romantic, and perfectly suited for ceremonies and receptions giving every piece of music a cinematic quality.
— Perrine Gouarne, Managing Director at Encore Musicians
Latest reviews of our Wedding String Quartets in Northampton
"The Element team made my mum’s celebration of life even more special. This was an event of high emotion and the Element group really seemed to understand that. Communications with Caroline were timely and helped to guide the mood of the event. Their high quality musicianship on the day was noted by all of our guests and I know my mum would really have loved their performance. It really was the most special day and I’m extremely grateful to the group for their wonderful contribution to a very important event."
Charlotte hired The Element String Quartet, Trio & Duo for a Funeral / Memorial service (available in Northampton)
"Absolutely fantastic, lovely people. Our guests were stunned with how good they were"
Chris hired Storm String Ensembles for a Wedding (available in Northampton)
"Simply amazing, I have written directly to Element via your site. They could not have performed better."
Alp hired The Element String Quartet, Trio & Duo for a Funeral / Memorial service (available in Northampton)
FAQs about hiring Wedding String quartets in Northampton
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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
Hiring a Wedding String Quartet in Northampton
Useful information
Wedding String quartets in Northampton typically play Classical, Pop, Jazz, and most respond to enquiries within 2 hours. Demand peaks in June, July, August, so if your event falls in that window, it's worth getting in touch early to secure your preferred act.
How much does it cost to hire a Wedding String Quartet in Northampton?
Prices for Wedding String quartets vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Wedding String quartets typically charge around £220 per performer, mid-range acts around £330, and high-end Wedding String quartets from £400 per performer upwards.
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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 2225 bookings and 998 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 13 July 2026
