Animata String Quartet
OVERVIEW
Music speaks to each of us differently – in fact, someone who ‘dances to the beat of their own drum’ is said to be someone who follows their heart, very appropriate when referring to music for your wedding.
Arranging music for your ceremony and reception can be a supremely personal choice, ranging from songs which may have special meaning to your relationship to those which carry a message you consider especially relevant to your day.
Many couples now choose to have different types of music at their weddings, opting for live music at the ceremony and pre-reception drinks, then a DJ later in the evening to get the dance floor moving once dinner and speeches are over.
Whether you decide to have live music or a DJ (or a mixture of both), the Animata String Quartet is happy to work with you to create a perfect musical mix for your big day. From Mozart to ColdPlay, we play a range of music which is entertaining, surprising and most importantly, from the heart.
FAQ
Four chairs, without arms, are all we require. If it is an outdoor event, we also require shelter… even if there’s no rain, the sun can be just as damaging to our instruments.
Yes, you can choose any piece from our repertoire list, or we can choose the music for you. Most couples like to choose some of the main pieces (for example, entrance music or signing of the register) and leave the rest to us. If you are after a piece that’s not listed, we can arrange it especially for you for a small extra fee.
Usually, we play for ten minutes before the ceremony starts as guests arrive, during your walk down the aisle, during the signing of the registry, when you exit, and then for about 10 minutes as guests leave. Some ceremonies also include ring warming rituals, or the offering of communion – these are also good moments for background music.
Yes, we do. We can play at the reception venue as guests arrive, during pre-reception drinks, or during the reception itself.
Very simple – we arrive early and speak to your priest or celebrant. They give us a nod or some sort of cue as you arrive, and we start playing the entrance music. They give us cues to begin playing during the signing of the register – and at any other time necessary. We are very experienced at timing our pieces so that they fit into the right ‘slots’ in the ceremony, and we don’t actually need to come to a wedding rehearsal. However, should you have specific directions that require a rehearsal, we are usually able to attend (a rehearsal fee applies in these situations).
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Thank you Rochelle for your lovely review. We are so happy you enjoyed our music and yes it is a shame you didn't get to hear us play more. Maybe you will get to hear us again soon at a friends wedding :-)