He's popped the question, you've chosen the ring and you're in seventh heaven...your wedding day! When you're planning the event it seems eons away doesn't it? Are you dreaming of sunshine, the venue, champagne, that special dress, the honeymoon - mmmmm!
A string quartet is an easily mobile ensemble often made up of 2 violins, a viola and a cello. Unlike most function bands, they play without a PA (Public Address System) and therefore can move between different venues such as ceremony and reception with the minimum of upheaval.
If you do not know a budding X-Factor star or opera diva to lead the singing at your ceremony, a cantor is especially useful if you are having hymns at the ceremony. Ask the quartet - they can often help out regarding this.
One of the best ways of finding a string quartet in the local area of your ceremony venue is probably using a reliable search engine. Google Maps is particularly good for finding string quartets that are geographically close to your venue thereby cutting down the quartet's travelling time - and your expense. Many searches for string quartets are sponsored and therefore what comes at the top of the search engine when you search for a 'string quartet' is not necessarily the most geographically local ensemble.You could find yourself getting married in Aberdeen and hiring a quartet from Cornwall, as you could imagine this will have a negative impact on your budget.
There is often a large selection of ensembles to choose from on Google maps. Work your way through till you have found 'YOUR QUARTET'. Have a look at the quartet's website, check out their repertoire. Have a chat with them about pricing and your vision and needs for your special day. Do they put together a programme with your 'favourites' included? Can you hear them live before the ceremony? Find out if they are playing at any events or possibly wedding fairs.
Have you ever thought of the ethereal strains of a string quartet playing as you waltz down the aisle to the calming Pachelbel's Canon, or the majestic sound of Mendelssohn's' Wedding March or maybe a 'more intimate' 'Moon River' by Henry Mancini or 'It Had to Be You' made famous in the film 'When Harry Met Sally'.
The quartet, and/or singer can definitely advise you on the most suitable music for the different stages of your ceremony. If local they will often have played at your wedding venue and will often know the most suitable seating arrangements so as not be intrusive on your day.
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