Ariella Strings - Weddings

Weddings

		For all functions and events, we pride ourselves on our personal service, from your initial enquiry to the day itself. For weddings, most people hire us to enhance their reception- playing in the background whilst their guests eat and enjoy themselves. We can also add to your wedding ceremony by playing appropriate pieces during the service, whether you are getting married in a church or you are having a civil ceremony. For all functions/anniversaries, birthday parties or other events, we offer a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from baroque to boogie woogie! We can add atmosphere and class to any occasion, be it a formal dinner or a buffet knees up!
The Ariella String Quartet

Your favourite music

Although many people prefer to leave the choice of music to our own experience and judgement, we will always try to include the music you want. Please have a look at our repertoire list for ideas and listen to our sample tracks on the audio page.

Equipment

We will need three (4 for quartet) dining–table height chairs without arms. We will provide everything else.

Location

We will need three square metres for the trio and 5 square metres for quartet. As string ensembles are typically unamplified, it is important to locate us easily within earshot, especially if we are playing specific pieces at poignant moments. Outdoors the sound of a string group becomes significantly thinner. Positioning us near a solid wall can help direct our sound towards your guests.

Environmental considerations

There are some commonsense limitations to the conditions in which the groups can work in, particularly if we are to be playing outside. We cannot play in: -

		Rain or drizzle (the glue used in stringed instruments is water – soluble)
		Direct sunlight (this will melt the varnish on our instruments, irreparably)
		Heavy wind (as we will spend most of out time chasing our music around the venue!)
		Temperature extremes (intonation in stringed instruments becomes unreliable)

Charges

Fees to hire one of the Ariella Strings ensembles are available on request - please complete the enquiry form on the bookings page.

Refreshments (soft drinks and snacks) are much appreciated during any engagement.

Travel expenses may be incurred if we have to travel over 30 miles to the engagement.

We have found it necessary to ask for a 25% deposit when returning the signed contract. This needs to be returned as early as possible, as we tend to get booked up months in advance. We ask for the remainder to arrive preferably a month, but no certainly no less than a week, before the event, so as to avoid any embarrassing situations on or after the occasion.

To Book Ariella Strings

To book us or to make further enquiries please visit the bookings page and complete the bookings/enquiry form.