You will have live music for up to an hour. This includes about 25 minutes of prelude music to create a wonderful atmosphere while your guests are seated.
For the ceremony, you are welcome to select your favorite tunes for the entrance of mothers, grandmothers, bridesmaids and groomsmen. And, of course, for your entrance.
If requested, we play mid-ceremony music at those times you feel need music. This can be a very special touch if you choose to light a unity candle.
We then play for the recessional. Altogether, the ceremony music typically lasts about 30 minutes. This gives you approximately a full hour of music.
Absolutely. Our only concerns are the safety of our insruments and enough warmth for our fingers to move. Experience has shown us that we cannot perform in temperatures below 60°F. (Thankfully, in Dallas and Fort Worth, this is not generally a concern!) At temperatures lower than that, we must have adequate supplemental heating.
We regret that we cannot perform in the rain. Our violins are made of wood and cannot be exposed to direct rain or very high humidity where the moisture is appearing on surfaces, as it will cause them to warp.
We regret that we cannot be responsible for weather related cancellations. All remaining balances are due and must be paid.
We enjoy playing outdoors in our wonderful Texas warm weather :) However, our violins are a bit more picky. They really must avoid direct exposure to the sun as this causes the instruments to warp and this diminishes the sound quality. For this reason, we require complete shade while using our instruments outdoors in hot weather.
As is customary with providers of services for events, we do require a deposit to hold your date and time in our calendar. After receiving the deposit, we send you a contract. The second page of the contract is a sheet you use to tell us what specific music, or song selections, you want played at what points in your wedding. Please return these selections to us at least a week before your wedding, or sooner if possible. We can and would be delighted to create a completely customized experience for your wedding, reception, or party, and we can consult with you to make certain all your favorite songs are in our program.
In order to fill out our contract properly, we need the following information from you along with the deposit.
- Name of the Bride
- Date and exact time of the Ceremony
- Exact location with physical address
- Contact person (if any such as wedding coordinator, friend, or parents in charge)
- Best phone number
- Best email address to send contract to
- Duration (ceremony only, or ceremony plus reception)
- Solo, Duo, Trio, or Quartet
The remaining balance is due ten business days before the event. All financial transactions have a written confirmation for your records.
Definitely! We are happy to inform you that our string quartet has great experience in accompanying singers/vocalists and other musicians.Since these tend to be unique to each wedding, please contact us with your specific requirements. Normally, these types of special performances require a rehearsal with the guest artist.
Please provide one armless chair for each musician and sufficient light to see our sheet music.
- Corporate Events
- Fundraisers
- Tea Parties and Wine Tasting
- Retirement Communities
- Private Parties
- Receptions
- Ribbon Cuttings
- Christmas Parties
- Marriage Proposals
- Church Services
- Or any event where a touch of class is needed.
We have an incredible versatile repertoire and special arrangements for all these types of events. Two members of the Ensemble performed for many years in international five-star hotels such as the Inter-Continental, Hilton, and The Ritz-Carlton.
Feel free to contact us using our contact form, or by phone at 214-686-9125.