String Quartet for Sydney Weddings

Our fullest strings sound: two violins, a viola and a cello, made for big rooms. The doors open, the violins soar over the warm, deep hum of the cello, and everyone you love turns to see you.

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Performed with Stevie Wonder and Ed Sheeran
2,000+ Sydney Weddings Since 2009
Degree-Qualified Musicians

World-Class Musicians. Unforgettable Weddings.

Stevie Wonder
Ed Sheeran
Justin Timberlake
Kylie Minogue
Delta Goodrem
Michael Bublé
Daft Punk
Hugh Jackman
Sir Paul McCartney
Lionel Richie

Many Red Soda musicians have performed on some of the world’s biggest stages alongside internationally renowned artists. Today, they bring that same experience, professionalism and passion to weddings and events across Sydney.

What Does the Viola Add?

A quartet is the sound most people picture when they imagine wedding strings, and it fills a church or a harbourside lawn without a single speaker.

The biggest leap in sound is from a duo to a trio. With two violins, the melody and harmonies soar together over the beautiful bass notes of the cello. The quartet adds a viola, filling the middle with an even deeper, richer warmth.

It means a quartet can play Bach exactly as he wrote it, then turn Can't Help Falling in Love into something that sounds like a film score. That's why it's the classic choice for church ceremonies, grand rooms and couples who love their classical music.

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String Quartet, Trio or Duo: Which Suits Your Wedding?

Think about your venue and the feeling you want.

	String Quartet	String Trio	Violin + Cello Duo
Players	2 violins, viola, cello	2 violins, cello	Violin, cello
Big churches and ballrooms	Fills the space	Good for mid-size rooms	Best in smaller spaces
Classical favourites	Played in full, as written	Arranged for three	Arranged for two
Guests (unplugged)	About 80 to 100+	Up to about 80	Up to about 50

Planning something really big? Ask about a Double Quartet: eight musicians, like a small orchestra framing your aisle.
It's a spectacle your guests will talk about for years.

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When Does the Quartet Play?

From the moment your guests arrive. Prelude music sets the mood, then the quartet plays your entrance, the signing of the register and your joyful exit.

Many couples keep us on for canapés too. It turns pre-dinner drinks into an occasion while you slip away for photos.

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Can a String Quartet Play Our Song?

Almost certainly. We play from a library of almost 1,000 arrangements of today's biggest songs, from Billie Eilish and JVKE to Taylor Swift, all written exclusively by us. You won't hear them played this way anywhere else.

If your song isn't there, ask your Band Manager about a new arrangement, and ask early so there's time to write it.

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How Much Does a String Quartet Cost?

Four musicians, songs arranged just for them, and a ceremony your guests will talk about for years. A String Quartet starts from $1,270 in Sydney. All prices include GST.

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Who we are

Who Plays in Your String Quartet?

We're degree-qualified string players, and some of us have performed with Stevie Wonder and Ed Sheeran. We've played 2,000+ Sydney weddings since 2009.

Quartet playing is a team skill: four people breathing and starting as one. We play weddings together every weekend, and it shows in the small things, like the music swelling the moment your eyes meet down the aisle.

String trio of two violinists and a cellist playing at music stands under a white umbrella on a sunny lawn

Why Couples Book the String Quartet

Nothing missing. Four parts, the top melody right down to the bass.
Made for big moments. It fills churches, ballrooms and big guest lists, all unplugged.
True to the classics. Classical pieces, played as they were written.
A film-score feel for modern songs. Pop songs come out lush and orchestral.

Cellist in black playing beside a wooden staircase rail during a wedding ceremony

How Do We Book a String Quartet?

1
Watch and compare.
Open the Package Builder, watch the quartet and choose the songs that matter most to you.
2
Send your date and venue.
Your Band Manager confirms we're available.
3
Choose your songs.
Song choices are due 8 weeks before the wedding, your timeline 14 days before.

Rather talk it through? Call (02) 8006 2234.

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COUPLES SAY WALKING IN TO A STRING QUARTET IS A FEELING LIKE NO OTHER

“Red Soda made my dreams come true! They played beautifully and made my entire ceremony a wonderful experience. There is no greater feeling than walking down the aisle to the perfect harmony of a string quartet.”
Kit
“The string quartet set the tone beautifully for our ceremony, performing Somewhere Only We Know (Keane), We've Only Just Begun (The Carpenters) and God Only Knows (The Beach Boys) with elegance and emotion. It was everything we dreamed of: emotional, timeless and pitch perfect.”
Erwin
“I first heard Red Soda play strings at my sister's wedding in 2020, and decided there and then they would be the music for my own wedding. Six years later, that became reality. They played all the pieces we chose so beautifully.”
Sophia & Pierce
“We had a string quartet for our wedding and it was perfect. All our guests loved it, and there's a comprehensive song list to choose from for your key songs, like the processional. Couldn't have asked for more!”
Stephen
“We had a string quartet for our ceremony, and it was just stunning. They set such a romantic tone, and all of our guests could not stop talking about how perfectly they played. Nothing was ever too much of a hassle.”
Allanah

String Quartet: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a string quartet cost for a wedding?

From $1,270 in Sydney. Travel within 30 km of Sydney is included. Venues further out are priced by distance in the Package Builder. All prices include GST. Booking reception music too? A package discount comes off automatically. Watch the quartet in the Package Builder and you'll know exactly what you're booking.

How many guests is a string quartet right for?

About 80 to 100 guests or more. For bigger weddings, ask about a Double Quartet. Four of us carry to the back of a church unplugged, and every guest hears the music clearly. For a smaller wedding, the String Trio or the Violin + Cello Duo suits the room beautifully.

Is a string quartet worth it over a trio?

Yes, if you've got 80+ guests, a church or a big room, or you love classical music. The viola completes the harmony and the sound carries further. For a smaller wedding, a String Trio gives you most of the magic for less.

Can a string quartet play modern songs?

Yes. We play from a library of almost 1,000 arrangements of today's biggest songs, written exclusively by us, and couples often mix them with classical pieces. A new String Quartet arrangement may involve a small music preparation fee, so ask your Band Manager early if your song is new.

Does a string quartet need a microphone or power?

No. It plays unplugged. Our instruments can't play in rain or harsh Aussie sun, so give us a covered, shaded spot and a wet-weather backup. We arrive up to 20 minutes before your booking starts, so we're set up and tuned before guests arrive.

When does the quartet play on the day?

As guests arrive, right through your ceremony and, if you like, on into canapés. Prelude is a highlight with four of us, so give it time in your schedule: your guests settle in smiling to Bach or Golden Hour, and the room is already full of music when the doors open. Your Band Manager can help you plan the timing.

Can we add a singer to the quartet?

Yes, we can add a singer to our String Quartet. Ask your Band Manager. There's also String Trio + Vocals in the Package Builder, where you can watch the singers first. We bring a small sound system for the singer, and your Band Manager confirms your singer is available.