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Why string music is the perfect wedding entertainment

As I’ve said before, live music adds something to an event that recorded music can never match. However, there are many different kinds of live music to choose from so how do you choose what’s right for your big day? Now to plug all things strings – Apollo Strings offer a string soloist, duo, trio, […]

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Summer music – perfect pieces for a summer wedding

So this summer might be coming to an end but we’re already getting very booked up for summer 2016 so I thought I’d give some summer repertoire inspiration for anyone planning their music for next year! This year’s big hit with the Apollo Strings Quartet has been ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams. It’s such an upbeat, summery […]

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Placing a string quartet, trio or duo at your wedding

A lot of clients contact me and say they have no idea about quartets or their music but they know they want one – if this is you then don’t feel alone! There’s absolutely no shame in knowing nothing about something you’ve never thought about in the past and it’s my job to make sure […]

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The best wedding reception songs

Choosing the best wedding reception songs is a tricky one to call as everyone is different, but of course we’re only human here at Apollo Strings and we do have our favourites! The first rule of thumb when choosing your wedding reception music is to ensure you choose music that will suit you and your […]

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Classical concerts in London, where to watch live performances

If you want to see a live string quartet in London you’re spoilt for choice with options! Unfortunately the majority of The Apollo Strings Quartet’s performances are for private events only but there are plenty of opportunities to see live quartets elsewhere and gain some inspiration on your perfect wedding playlist! The intimacy of The […]

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Why you should consider hiring musicians at your wedding

Every wedding no matter how big or small has a wedding budget and there are so many elements to fit into this. The venue, the outfits, the flowers, the cake… and the live music!! The difference between having live musicians or having a CD is huge. Live musicians not only sound better than any CD, […]

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Unique choices for wedding music

Choosing your wedding music isn’t easy. It’s not just a case of choosing your favourite songs or pieces, but choosing music that will best reflect you, your marriage and the whole feel of your wedding day. There are very few rules when it comes to selecting music for your wedding ceremony so why not think […]

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Hiring a string ensemble? What size do you need?

When you first start looking into booking a form of string entertainment for your big day there are a few factors you need think about before signing on the dotted line and parting with your precious wedding fund pennies. Apollo Strings has lots of options on offer and the first thing to do is rule […]

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When should you book a trio instead of a duo or quartet?

The Apollo Strings Trio is a great choice if you’ve not got the room or budget for a string quartet but you want a larger sound than a string duo. Many people initially enquire about the quartet and then end up booking the trio once they’ve listened to their tracks and seen the similarities. They […]

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10 most popular music selections for weddings

Apollo Strings have a fantastic selection of music to choose from but there are a few favourites that get requested over and over again. And why not, they’re great! 1.     Pachelbel’s Canon This is a timeless piece of music that suits a wedding down to the ground. It’s graceful, elegant, gentle and goose-bump […]

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Is Classical music right for your wedding?

Classical wedding music is a very popular option, especially for the ceremony. Many clients choose to have classical music for the ceremony and perhaps some jazz and pop for the reception and breakfast later on. However, it’s your big day and there are no rules when it comes to choosing the style of music. The […]

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How to pick appropriate wedding entertainment

Picking the music for your wedding is a very personal decision to make. This is the music that will create the soundtrack to your big day so whether it’s ‘Happy’ by Pharell Williams or Pachelbel’s Canon, just make sure your choices reflect you as a couple and you can’t go wrong. There are three key […]

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The Apollo String Quartet’s favourite London wedding venues

There are so many glorious wedding venues to choose from in London, but here are a few of our String Quartet’s current favourites. The magnificent surroundings of the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel offer the perfect setting for your wedding day. With a fairytale staircase and incredible tall ceilings, this venue is somewhere we feel honoured […]

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Picking appropriate music for your wedding

In my experience wedding to-do lists are long and some of the tasks are lengthy and mundane; however, one of these ‘to-dos’ should be great fun and that’s choosing the music for your big day! One of my jobs as Apollo Strings’ Director is to ensure that you are 100% comfortable with your music choices. This […]

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Music for your wedding guests

When choosing your wedding entertainment it’s easy to get caught up in what you and your fiancé want to hear on your big day but in reality it’s your guests that will be enjoying the music for the most part. Of course, you’re not going to choose music solely based on what your guests will […]

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Our favourite classical wedding playlist

All Apollo strings performers are classically trained to conservatoire level which makes it pretty tough to choose a favourite classical playlist! However, there are inevitably a handful of pieces that we never tire of playing and thankfully they’re very often requested at weddings! Canon in D, Pachelbel Yes, we’ve played it a million times and […]

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Hidden gems – different wedding music selections

With so much music to choose from it’s tough to decide on which pieces to pick for your wedding ceremony but Apollo Strings are always happy to take on board your thoughts and help you find the perfect pieces of music for your big day. There are of course the obvious choices; Pachelbel’s Canon, Wedding March […]

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Is a string quartet right for your venue ?

The string quartet is the first thing that comes to most people’s minds when you mention the word ‘string ensemble’ or ‘string entertainment’.  However, this doesn’t mean it’s the best choice for you – there are lots of lovely stringy choices to choose between! A string quartet is a great choice if you have the […]

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