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For our wedding clients

Most wedding ceremonies are divided into three parts: the prelude, the service, and the postlude. The prelude is played as the guests are gathering usually lasting fifteen minutes long. It concludes with the processional for the bridal party. Processional music can be one piece or several different pieces.

Depending on the religious status of the ceremony, there can be musical interludes between readings, at the lighting of the unity candle, or during communion. This is always a great time to interject that special song that you want everyone to remember from your wedding. And don't worry, we'll just about guarantee we can find any piece that you ask for!

The service closes with a recessional for the entire wedding party. This is followed by a brief postlude as the guests exit the wedding area.

Brides should feel free to choose traditional or contemporary musical selections.

You will receive our wedding music worksheet to help with selecting the music for your ceremony and to provide us with information pertaining to your specific wedding program. You'll be able to choose from standard pieces for each part of the ceremony, as well as list any special requests or instructions that you might have including any non-traditional music requests. As your wedding day nears, we will contact you again to confirm your selections and ceremony program, and to address any questions you might have.

At any time, we are available for consultation by phone or e-mail to answer your questions or offer musical advice. If you are working with a wedding coordinator or music director at your place of worship, we'd be happy to coordinate with them as well.

» Beyond the ceremony

We are available and are often booked for the cocktail hour or the reception immediately following the ceremony. This creates a very elegant bridge of live music up until your band or DJ takes over, continuing the celebratory mood of your ceremony with upbeat classical music, jazz standards, pop songs, or your own requests! Please contact us with specific questions or to inquire about availability.

» Should there be music before my ceremony?

We suggest that prelude music begin fifteen minutes before the start of the ceremony. This helps to prepare the mood of the guests as they are awaiting your arrival!

» How many pieces of music do I need for the ceremony?

For a Christian or non-denominational wedding, you might have six to seven separate pieces:

  1. one for the seating of the grand mothers, one for the seating of the mothers (depending on the numbers of grand mothers and mothers, it could be only one piece)

  2. one for the bridal party (minister, grooms men, brides maids, flower girls, ring bearer, etc.)

  3. one for the entrance of the bride.

  4. Very often there is a short meditational piece, lighting of the Unity Candle, for example.

  5. one for the Recessional (exit of the bridal party)

  6. one for the Postlude (music for the guests to leave by). Often, the minister will make an announcement between Recessional and Postlude. We will help you of course with all of this during consultation.

For a Jewish wedding ceremony, there are usually two pieces: one for the entrance of the rabbi, grand parents, groom and his parents, and bridal attendants, and another for the entrance of the bride and her parents. Sometimes, the Rabbi or cantor will vocalize through their own entrance, after which the quartet will begin for the remainder of the entrances.

» How should I select music?

The easiest way to put is, don't hold back! This is YOUR special day, so don't worry, go ahead and pick your favorite songs. Please do take a moment to review our recommendations, but the last thing we want to do is limit your creativity. If you have questions, or are unsure what would be the best fit, give us a call and we'll be happy to share our thoughts.

» How will you know when to start the music for the ceremony?

We will arrive a half hour prior to the prelude to coordinate all music dues with your designated coordinator.

» How do we time our entrances to finish with the music?

You actually don't have to worry about that. We are skilled at timing the music to end at the appropriate times. We only ask that we are informed as to how many people will be processing to each piece of music.

» Repertoire Selection

Most receptions feature lighter classical music. Some blend in popular selections as the event continues.

» Indoor Events

Traffic flow is crucial at indoor events. Calculate 4' x 4' of floor space per musician. Place the musicians at opposite ends of the room from a bar or food stations. Allow ten feet between the first seated guests and the musicians. This leaves room for serving staff to move freely around the tables.

» Are you willing to play outdoors?

Yes, we like the fresh air too! We do ask that shade be provided for all musicians, this can be a tent, roof overhang, or even a large nearby tree.

» How do you dress?

Dress code for our musicians is men in tuxedo/women in black, unless otherwise requested. There may be electrical requirements for lighting and amplification needs. Sometimes speeches and toasts need to be coordinated in advance. We are happy to assist you with any questions

» The organist is included with the church fee. Can we incorporate the organ?

Having both the organ and string quartet is actually very useful. We have quite a few arrangements for string quartet and organ that create a beautiful orchestral sound. Also, after 30 min. of the sound of strings during the prelude, it can be a great “color” change to use organ and strings for the bride's entrance, for example. The recessional is another great spot to collaborate. If there are congregational hymns in your ceremony, the organ would of course be most useful. Additionally, the organist often is very helpful with cueing/coordinating the strings with the proceedings

» What if there is a special piece of music I would like to be played. Can you do that?

Yes, we would love to! If it is not in our repertoire, or even available for string quartet, we can write an arrangement for the quartet (no fee typically applies, however in all cases needs to be addressed on an individual basis).

» Will you perform with singers?

Absolutely. We will contact them prior to the event to go over details and schedule rehearsal times.

» Do you need to rehearse with the vocalist(s)?

Often, depending on the material, a rehearsal is needed for the the song(s) in question. Usually 30 min. before prelude begins. (no fee typically applies to this situation).

» Do we need to meet in person?

We are more than happy to schedule an in-person meeting at a designated venue or at our office. However, this is not necessary as all details can be addressed over the phone or via e-mail.

» Will you attend the wedding rehearsal? I'm worried about timing the bridal party to the music.

It is really not necessary for us to attend rehearsals. First of all, we are very adept in timing the music to the right length, and secondly, it would add to the cost. (we are usually playing for another client's function during your rehearsal). Having said that, there have been occasions, where the music choices and number of performers made it important to have a rehearsal with the full quartet and everybody else before the wedding day. Only recommended if money is not really an issue.