Skip to main content
Weddings

About

Situated in Seattle, Washington, Seattle String Quartet is a group of musicians providing traditional stringed performances for weddings and other special events. Founded in 1999, these musicians share years of experience in the art of performance and work in distinguished orchestras and symphonies. Offering cultured melodies that effortlessly accompany any intimate celebration, their primary mission is to supply you with the most exquisite musicians within the Seattle area.

Services Offered

With an extensive repertoire at their disposal, Seattle String Quartet can discuss song options to ensure that every unforgettable scene is accompanied by the appropriate sounds. From the traditional La Rejouissance by Handel to the upbeat harmonies of Blue Tango by Anderson, these specialists can cover all aspects of your day. Additionally, this quartet has the ability to learn new songs upon request, filling your festivities with your favorite compositions. The quartet is dressed in immaculate attire and consists of two violins, a viola, and a cello. They will arrive well before the ceremony, ensuring that they are prepared for when guests begin to take their seats. Alternatively, this quartet can be transformed into a string trio or harp trio to best suit the event’s size and style. These options allow for further instruments such as the piano and flute, to be introduced. Other performances available include delightful musical accompaniment for receptions, cocktail hours, and rehearsal dinners.

illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet

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
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances

Reviews of Seattle String Quartet

Lauren
Lauren Sent on 01/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great music for our ceremony!

The Seattle String Quartet played our ceremony and our cocktail hour and we couldn't be happier. We had so many compliments on the live music that spanned tastes from classical to pop to the niche nerdy interest of us (the bride and groom) who chose Star Wars, Princess Bride, and LOTR songs for the ceremony. If you are considering music for your guests, hire them! They are so talented and the pricing can't be beat.
R
Rachel Sent on 08/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful music for special moments

I am so, so glad we hired the harp trio to play our wedding ceremony. They had a beautiful selection of music before the ceremony, and were able to accommodate the specific song requests we had for our processional, recessional, and bridal entrance. I will always remember how it felt to walk down the aisle to gorgeous harp music and highly recommend to anyone!
T
Tom Sent on 11/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Seamless Flawless

Seattle String Quartet was incredible. I contacted them for my wedding, about two months in advance. They had musicians available and several options with different price points. They were very flexible with offering Duos as well as Quartets. I ended up hiring a Duo with a violinist and a cellist.

During the planning the Seattle String Quartet maintained communication as we selected songs, some of which were part of their suggested list and others we picked and submitted.

During the event, the musicians were so incredibly friendly. They played beautifully and really created an elegant atmosphere as my guests arrived. I had so many positive comments about their performance during the ceremony and reception.

The musicians were pretty self sufficient, but also asked if I had any requests or changes right before the guests arrived. Adding the Duo from the Seattle String Quartet was easy from the planning stage, seamless as we moved through the stages of the wedding and flawless in their performance. Bravo.
S
Stephanie Sent on 09/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Music for our Wedding

Working with the Seattle String Quartet for our wedding was wonderful. They were very responsive and professional. We provided a list of songs from their repertoire and schedule for the ceremony and cocktail hour. They were on time, played beautifully and our guests loved having them there. Thank you so much!
Kylie
Kylie Sent on 07/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful music for our day

We booked a string trio for our wedding and had a few special request songs for the bride and recessional. They were professional and played everything beautifully. Additionally they were very affordable and punctual.
Y
Yan Sent on 07/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
As a former violin player, I really wanted to have a violin-cello duo for our wedding and I had some very particular song choices in mind. I spent hours listening to samples from different string groups around the Puget Sound, and we ended up hiring the Seattle String Duo due to a combination of fair, straightforward pricing and their sound samples sounded the best (in tune, the right tempo, etc.). Even though their pricing changed between my initial inquiry and when I formally hired them, they were so kind as to honor the initial estimate.

I worked with Elaine and Jan ahead of time on logistics and song selections and they were very friendly and willing to accommodate, without an extra charge, the specific selections I had in mind, even though it wasn't listed as part of their normal repertoire. Elaine gave me the best advice too-- to make sure to wait a few seconds before making my grand entrance as the bride. :-)

Day of, Barb and Jim played our ceremony and cocktail hour and they were absolutely amazing. Their years of professional experience shone through as they played selections ranging from classical to pop/rock to Disney (our genre choices), which contributed to an elegant atmosphere to our ceremony and cocktail hour.

If you're looking for a string group, don't do what I did and waste a lot of time listening to endless sound samples-- just hire the Seattle String Quartet!
Nicole & Lydell
Nicole Sent on 05/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The String Trio arrived early to ensure strings were tuned perfectly before guest arrived. They did a fabulous job and have no complaints!
L
Larisa Sent on 08/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We booked their harp player and violinist for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. They were wonderful, sounded gorgeous, and our guests were moved by their music. They have a selection of song ideas on their website, but are also open to custom songs (for walking down the aisle to, etc.).
Mark
Mark Sent on 10/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We (my wife and I) were so very happy with Jan and her string quartet. We asked for them to play Titanium and Just Like Heaven and they jumped on learning the sheet music and played the music as if they were Cure and Sia/David Guetta Fans forever themselves. The music they played made our wedding that much more special and we highly recommend them for your special day.
U
User2345371 Sent on 10/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Thank goodness the Seattle String Quartet was available to play at our wedding! They were Heaven-sent! We had engaged another group 5 months earlier and were disappointed by the lack of communication and commitment. It turned out to be a blessing- as we found the perfect (5 star) alternative in the SSQ!!! The music was divine, and the musicians could have been plucked right out of the philharmonic (as their backgrounds reflect). After our disappointment with the first group I was embarrassed to contact Elaine so close to our wedding, and then was amazed at how quickly she mobilized and arranged everything. I also found it a bit odd to be talking with Pastor Jan, Elaine's partner in Kansas, to discuss music for a wedding in Seattle, but worry was unfounded. After I spent hours on the internet searching for music Jan suggested the perfect pieces to co-ordinate with the different parts of our ceremony. We could not be happier with the results and highly recommend Seattle String Quartet for a perfect venue!
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

20
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
It's Your Day Events & Expressions It's Your Day Events & Expressions Wedding Planners

It's always a pleasure to work with Elaine. Her team of musicians are fabulous!!! We always recommend them :)

Pink Blossom Events Pink Blossom Events Wedding Planners

That one time when 48hrs before your clients wedding you learn that their venue has been closed (temporarily) and you are about to start their Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner. While it is every planners nightmare I am so blessed in this community as within two hours I had a venue lined up and after spending the entire next day (aka day before the wedding) mapping out plan B with the new venue and 15+ vendors their wedding turned out to be by far one of the best weddings to date! From tableside tea service to amazing floral and yes, even Carson the Butler, the Downtown Abbey inspired wedding was one magical event! I cannot thank Seattle String Quartet enough for being a part of the team who made their wedding day come together. I will forever be grateful to Seattle String Quartet and their continued top notch service to all of my clients!

Map

Addresses map
Next Wedding Musicians: Bonnie Birch Entertainment

Other vendors in Seattle for your wedding

Wedding Vendors