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Last update: November 2024

Key Features

  • West Midlands Based professional string quartet.
  • Huge repertoire of more than 400 songs (and growing).
  • The UK's only string quartet to offer an on the day song request service via WhatsApp.
  • Slick and modern look using Tablets rather than sheet music.
  • Can play during any part of your wedding day.


Based in Great Malvern, Worcestershire, the Kings String Quartet is a professional musical group that performs at weddings. Formed in 2008, this ensemble of highly skilled musicians has played at events and venues across the UK. Whether you want traditional, classical, or contemporary music played on your special day, the Kings String Quartet are up to the task.

The Kings Quartet cover a wide area across the Cotswolds and West Midlands but are happy to travel further afield. Recent events they have played at include Villa Park, Bristol Aerospace and a wedding at the foot of Mount Snowden.

The string quartet is made up of two violins, a viola and a cello. The group has a repertoire of over 400 songs and growing including popular ceremony choices such as Pachelbel's Canon and Marry You by Bruno Mars. From Bach to the Beatles, Tchaikovsky to Taylor Swift they have it all covered. There is even a sizeable Disney collection to keep children and young-at-heart adults entertained.

Services Offered

Every performance is planned according to your vision for the big day. The band will discuss the musical lineup with you, ensuring you and your guests have a wonderful experience. Guests can also make song requests during the reception. All they have to do is scan a QR code that will be provided for the occasion. The band also has a special set called 'Kings Play Queen', which is an hour-long set featuring the best of the band, Queen. If you provide this musical crew with four chairs and some water, they will take care of the rest.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Entertainment

What is included in the wedding package?

We can play for any part of the wedding day but typically as guests arrive, for the ceremony and then during the drinks reception. We are the only UK quartet to offer on the day requests via WhatsApp

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as possible so we can ensure that we are free for your big day

What style of music do you offer?

Classical
Lounge
Disco
Rock
String quartet
Latest hits
Pop
Folk

Type of musical group:

Quartet

Size of group:

Medium (4 - 6 musicians)

Repertoire:

Our song list stands currently at over 450 different titles. For the full list please visit our website www.kingsquartet.co.uk/songlist We are constantly updating this with new titles!

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Yes. You can choose to have one song arranged especially for you free of charge (terms apply). Additional songs can be requested for an additional fee

What's your experience?

We have been together for over 16 years, performing at hundreds of weddings. As professional musicians we have all played at many top locations in the UK and abroad as well as doing film and TV work

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, we are based in Worcestershire and play at events across England and Wales

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, travel will be included in any quote which we give you. For events over 150 miles from Worcester an additional £120 is added to cover accommodation costs

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

With a team

What is the length of time of the act?

Usually between 2 and 4 hours. Our standard wedding package is 3 hours in length

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

Our set up is quick so usually 20 minutes is plenty. If venue staff are on hand to assist with chairs this makes the set-up even quicker

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per hour

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

If requested on the day and agreed to it is £300 per extra hour. If requested in advance (but after the contract is signed) it is £160 per extra hour

What are the forms of payment?

Payment is usually done by bank transfer. We require a deposit on booking and the balance to be paid 2 weeks before the wedding day. We can now also accept payment via PayPal

Served in

Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire

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Lily Sent on 05/11/2024
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Brilliant string quartet

Kings String Quartet played at our wedding and I can’t fault them! They were so talented, kind and really engaging, taking fun requests from my friends. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them, it was a really lovely experience and created the perfect atmosphere for the perfect day!
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Rachel H. Sent on 30/10/2024
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Amazing quartet for our wedding

Dan and the string quartet played at our wedding in August and they were fantastic. Dan was responsive, had an amazing repertoire and nothing was too much. A lot of our guests were really impressed. They even had a tablet setup so that people could make requests. Thank you, we loved having you at our special day!
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Katy S. Sent on 29/09/2024
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Wedding ceremony and reception music

King’s string quartet provided the music for both our wedding ceremony and reception and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the experience.

The music was absolutely beautiful and created a magical atmosphere. A selection of classical and popular songs were played, which we had been able to select beforehand. King’s string quartet even learnt a song not on their repertoire for our day. Walking into our wedding ceremony to some of our favourite music added a deeply personal touch to the day. From the ceremony to the garden reception the music was elegant and emotive.

One of the highlights was that our guests got to make song requests which added a fun interactive element to the day and everyone truly loved it.

Overall we couldn’t have asked for more from King’s string quartet. Their professionalism and talent made them a stand out part of our wedding and we are grateful for the joy they brought to us all.
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Anders Sent on 25/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent team

We had kings string quartet play at our wedding in Herefordshire and they were fantastic. They were very professional and were even kind enough to learn a song for me walking down the aisle which had sentimental value to me. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quartet
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Poonam Sent on 16/09/2024
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Incredible!

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"I am so happy that we booked the Kings String Quartet for my wedding! They performed at my civil ceremony and during the canapés and added a huge magical touch to the day. My guests absolutely loved them and I have received so many messages saying how wonderful they were. They were able to play all the songs that I had requested and even some more! I’m very grateful that they were able to extend the booking by half an hour after I had paid the deposit. Communication was spot on from the get go and my emails were always responded to quickly! Thank you for making our day so magical and brining our vision to reality. I could not recommend you enough 10/10!"
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