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Hot Metal Strings is an all-female, professionally trained string quartet based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Together, these musicians have over 20 years of experience providing wedding music for those celebrating special moments. Whether you're in need of a thoughtful soundtrack for your ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception, they've got you covered.

Services Offered

To fit each couple's unique vision, Hot Metal Strings can perform as a soloist, duet, trio, or quartet. Non-string instruments such as flutes, trumpets, pianos, and more can be added to any ensemble upon request. This quartet is familiar with a variety of musical styles and is open to learning new songs for truly personalized experiences. These dedicated musicians take pride in bringing elegance and passion to each note they play, resulting in romantic, memorable melodies.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Harp
Piano
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Reception Music

Reviews of Hot Metal Strings

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Hot Metal Strings received glowing reviews for their performances at weddings. Reviewers appreciated the group's responsiveness, flexibility, and professionalism. Guests and couples praised the musicians' talent and the beautiful ambiance they created, enhancing the wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. Hot Metal Strings was commended for their diverse song selection, including modern and traditional pieces, making them a highly recommended choice for adding elegance and charm to special events.

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Hot Metal Strings received glowing reviews for their performances at weddings. Reviewers appreciated the group's responsiveness, flexibility, and professionalism. Guests and couples praised the musicians' talent and the beautiful ambiance they created, enhancing the wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. Hot Metal Strings was commended for their diverse song selection, including modern and traditional pieces, making them a highly recommended choice for adding elegance and charm to special events.

Zoie
Zoie Sent on 08/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Hire them!!!

Hot Metal Strings was an amazing addition to our wedding ceremony. We hired a string trio and they played both classic songs (think Cannon in D) to modern/contemporary music (Halo by Beyonce) without skipping a beat! We had a bunch of specific requests and they handled them all beautifully!

Maureen was also super responsive via email and great to work with. I highly recommend Hot Metal Strings!
Liz
Liz Sent on 11/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book Hot Metal Strings!

Maureen and Hot Metal Strings were a lovely addition to our wedding day! They were responsive and communicated well during our planning. On the day itself, they collaborated with the venue and our DJ so that they could play our outdoor ceremony music from indoors - we are so appreciative of their flexibility and quick problem solving! The music was absolutely beautiful and elevated our wedding and cocktail hour. We would absolutely recommend them for your wedding or private event!
Cortney
Cortney Sent on 10/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Romantic and fun modern spin to ceremony!

After attending a wedding that had violinist for their ceremony music, we knew we instantly wanted to have the same thing. It gives such a romantic feel to the ceremony. We stumbled upon Hot Metal Strings through a recommendation and we couldn’t be happier! Maureen is so easy to work with, and very responsive! I love that they do modern songs as well as traditional songs. And as a bonus - we asked if they could play Pink Pony Club since it’s my husbands favorite song haha and they did! A little additional fee but well worth it! I heard great things from our guests and it really gave some Bridgerton vibes! Highly recommend
Audrey
Audrey Sent on 10/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We had the most magnificent experience with Hot Metal Strings! Can't recommend this crew enough. So great to work with.

Working with Hot Metal Strings was a dream. Maureen and her team were incredibly skilled, responsive, friendly, and easy to work with. High-quality ad reasonably priced services from professionals that were down-to-earth and flexible as we had a few last minute changes. Look no further than this crew! Cannot recommend them enough.
Dizzandra
Dizzandra Sent on 11/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Adaptable Professional service

We hired Hot Metal Strings for our wedding, and not only were our expectations met, but they were far exceeded. The musicians were provided with songs arranged by the groom, and each was performed masterfully. Many of our guests commented afterward that the music made the ceremony incredibly memorable, and for that we are eternally grateful. We would like to thank Hot Metal Strings for their excellent work, their professionalism, and their willingness to adapt to unfamiliar works.
Julie
Julie Sent on 09/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

The ladies of Hot Metal Strings sounded wonderful! They added such class, and elegance to my daughters outdoor wedding! The music was beautiful! I would definitely recommend them to anyone interested in live music for a wedding!
Dylan
Dylan Sent on 06/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hot Metal Strings made our ceremony even more special.

Hot Metal Strings absolutely rocked our wedding ceremony! Their music was phenomenal, and Maureen made planning a breeze. Our guests can't stop raving about them. Simply the best string quartet - hire them, you won't regret it!
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Breana Sent on 11/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing music!

These guys are so talented and anyone would be lucky to have them perform at their wedding (or other event!). My fiance and I are both musicians. I have a bachelor’s degree in music. The music was the most important part of our wedding for my husband and myself. We had been to too many wedding’s where we cringed at poor musicianship. That is not something you have to worry about with Hot Metal Strings. They are the real deal. They are well trained, professional, kind, and all around wonderful to work with. When we wanted specific songs, they tracked down the music for us and made our dreams come true. Listening to them play is one of my favorite parts of watching our wedding video.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 07/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous! Piano Cello Duo

We were married on the Grand Staircase at the Allegheny County Courthouse, and we were allowed to add a cello to the existing piano. Hot Metal Strings was able to put together a piano-cello duo for us, and worked with us on music selection that would sound good. The musicians were marvelous and the music sounded beautiful in that space. I’d hire them again in a heartbeat.
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Elizabeth Sent on 06/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful addition of Elegance and thoughtfulness

Hot Metal String provided our ceremony and cocktail hour with an element of elegance that was incredible. I received so many compliments on their performance and professionalism. They even took requests from the guest which was a hit! Extremely easy, accommodating, helpful, and thoughtful! I will be highly recommending them to all of my friends and family.
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Awards

20
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Weddings by Alisa Weddings by Alisa Wedding Photographers

There are MANY wonderful things I can say about Hot Metal Strings. This highly educated and extremely talented group will make gorgeous music on your wedding day. I have worked alongside them for many years in the wedding industry, and you can trust them to deliver a well-manicured product. Highly recommend!

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