Transform your wedding into a magical celebration with Highly Strung String Quartet. With over 20 years of experience, we specialise in creating unforgettable moments with beautiful music tailored to your ceremony, civil partnership, or reception.
How Our String Quartet Creates Unforgettable Wedding Moments
For over 20 years, Highly Strung String Quartet has delighted wedding guests and helped hundreds of newlyweds make their event truly unforgettable. Our tailored performances create the perfect mood for your special day.
Sarah, our dedicated coordinator, will help plan your booking to match your unique requirements and ensure every detail is arranged seamlessly. Keep reading to discover how you have full control over the music that forms the perfect backdrop to your special event.
We predominantly serve Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, East Staffordshire, Northampton, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Birmingham, South Yorkshire, West Lincolnshire, and Rutland, home to many stunning wedding venues.
Click here to email Sarah about your wedding, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Our wedding string quartet can perform for durations ranging from 1 hour to 4.5 hours, and we’re happy to travel between venues if your ceremony and reception take place at different locations.
Highly Strung String Quartet offers a versatile repertoire tailored to church services, civil ceremonies, and civil partnerships. We’re here to guide you in selecting the perfect music for your special day. For church services, we can also perform hymns—see our list below for inspiration.
String Quartet Weddings: Personalised Music for Your Celebration
Choosing the right music for your wedding is one of the most memorable parts of planning your special day.
Whether you envision a romantic classical piece, a heartfelt hymn, or a contemporary song with personal meaning, our extensive repertoire offers something to suit every style and preference.
Below, you’ll find a selection of popular tracks that have delighted countless newlyweds and their guests.
Processional Wedding Music Suggestions
The processional marks the start of your wedding ceremony and sets the tone for the day. Choose a piece that reflects your style, whether it’s a timeless classic like Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” or a modern favourite. Our string quartet will create a magical atmosphere as you make your entrance.
- Bridal Chorus / Here Comes the Bride – Wagner
- Canon in D – Pachelbel
- Air on a G String (from Suite No. 3) – Bach
- Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – Handel
- Gabriel’s Oboe – Morricone
- A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
- Intermezzo from ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ – Mascagni
- She – Elvis Costello
- O Mio Babbino Caro – Puccini
- Trumpet Voluntary – Clarke
- Songbird – Eva Cassidy
Music For Signing The Register
Signing the register is a moment of celebration and reflection. This is the perfect opportunity to feature softer, elegant music that fills the space beautifully, allowing your guests to relax and enjoy the ambience. Explore our repertoire for the perfect accompaniment.
- Pavane – Faure
- Salut D’Amour – Elgar
- Romance – Shostakovich
- Chanson de Matin – Elgar
- Canon in D – Pachelbel
- Can’t take my Eyes off you – Crewe & Gaudio
- 2nd movement from Concerto for 2 violins – Bach
- Voi che Sapete (from the Marriage of Figaro) – Mozart
- Excerpts from the Four Seasons – Vivaldi
- Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring * – Bach
- I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
- Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
- Flower Duet (from Lakme)- Delibes
- Meditation (from Thais) – Massenet
- Barcarolle – Offenbach
Recessional Wedding Music Choices
The recessional is your grand exit as newlyweds, and the music should reflect the joy and excitement of the moment. From vibrant classical pieces to upbeat contemporary songs, we can help you find the perfect track to end your ceremony on a high note.
- Hornpipe (from the Water Music) – Handel
- All you need is Love – Beatles
- Queen of Sheba * – Handel
- Can’t Take my Eyes of You – Franki Valli
- Marry You – Bruno Mars
- La Rejouissance (from Music for the Royal Fireworks) – Handel
- Trumpet Voluntary – Clarke
- Wedding march (from Midsummer Night’s Dream) – Mendelssohn
- Spring (from Four Season’s Violin Concertos) -Vivaldi
- ‘Rondo’ from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart
- Moondance – Van Morrison
- Come Fly with Me – Jimmy van Heusen
- Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard
- That’s Amore – Warren
- Let there be love – Nat King Cole
- Love & Marriage – Van Heusen
* For civil ceremonies please check with your registrar
Beautiful Hymns For Church Wedding Ceremonies
Hymns add a traditional and heartfelt touch to church weddings. Whether you prefer a classic favourite like “Amazing Grace” or a hymn with special meaning to you, our string quartet can accompany your guests in a way that’s truly uplifting.
- I Vow to Thee my Country
- O Jesus I have Promised
- Make me a Channel of your peace
- Sing Hosanna
- Be still, in the presence of the Lord
- Sussex Carol / Cana’s wedding
- I am the Lord of the Dance (I danced in the Morning)
- Lord the Light of your Love (Shine Jesus Shine)
- I watch the Sunrise
- God Save the Queen
- Happy Birthday
- Jerusalem
- All things Bright and Beautiful
- For the Beauty of the earth
- Lord of all Hopefulness
- Bind us Together Lord
- One more step along the World I go
- I, the Lord – Here I am Lord
- Morning has Broken
- I stand Amazed
- Love Divine ( Blaenwern)
- In Christ Alone
- Love Divine – Stainer
- Colours of Day
- O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
- Lead us Heavenly Father lead us
- Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
- O Perfect Love, All Human thought transcending
- Praise My Soul
- The Voice that Breathed over Eden
- Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
- Blessed Assurance
- Guide me o Thou Great Redeemer
- Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
- Hail, Queen of Heaven
- Amazing Grace
- Christmas Hymns / Carols – we have most Christmas carols available too – check out our Christmas page.
- (We can arrange other hymns for a small fee)
As you can see from our full repertoire list we have a mixture of both classical and lighter music to suit all tastes.
Book Your Wedding String Quartet Today
Make your wedding day truly unforgettable with the Highly Strung String Quartet. From your processional to the recessional and every moment in between, our beautiful live music will create a unique and magical atmosphere for your special day.
Contact Sarah today to discuss your wedding plans and explore our extensive repertoire.