How to Create a Memorable Wedding with Live Musicians

String quartets are proven to suit weddings beautifully. They sound exquisite. But there are more options.  

Before you set out to interview musicians, you need to know a few things:

• Your budget
• The venue
• The number of guests
• The space available
• The type of music you want

Solo Violin

If your wedding is more intimate with a few guests outdoors or in a small chapel, you can consider a Solo Violin. Solo Violins are awesome for traditional weddings.

A Violin and a Piano

A keyboard can do this if there is no piano. This is a winning duo that works in all kinds of locations. It works beautifully.

A Violin & an Organ

Violins work beautifully with organs. This combination is the obvious choice for church weddings. 

Some churches provide an organist when you book your wedding with them. But you can always work with your organist and a violinist for an extra elegant touch.

A Violin & a Bass

Combining violin and bass gives you greater versatility of musical expression. You can get pop music and jazz sounds as well as classical music. The sound is more fun as well.

A Violin & a Cello

Putting together the violin and the cello allows you to oscillate between modern and classical tunes.

Two Violins

With two violins, you can have classical music. The harmony is beautiful and performers only need very little space. Two violins fit snugly into smaller weddings.

A Violin and a Guitar

This combination works well for rustic weddings. If you want more of a folk sound with the ability to perform songs of different genres, you want a violin and a guitar.

String Trio

A string trio is a combination of two violins and a cello. A trio doesn’t take up much space. But they sound classical. They can perform renditions of modern pop songs, too. The sound is much richer than any duo.

Quintet

Quintets use five instruments. It usually comprises of a piano or a bass with a string quartet. The sound is much fuller.

Chamber Orchestra

This is more of a mini-orchestra. It is more expensive but totally worth it. Go for it if you can afford it and your venue is roomy enough.

Use them for classical music. Most can play current songs, too.

Trumpet or Voice

Including a vocalist or trumpet with your string set makes the performance even better. The trumpet can tastefully herald the march down the aisle.

Vocalists can accompany most of these combinations. Trios, quartets, and violin duos all benefit from the addition of a vocalist.