Live Strings, Harp and Singers for the Moment Everything Becomes Real
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 Toronto.
The doors open, the violins soar over the warm, deep hum of the cello, and everyone you love turns to see you.
Strings, harp or a singer, played with real heart by musicians who love this moment as much as you do. Add a singer, and hear every word of your song sung live as you walk toward the person you're about to marry.
A recording plays the same way every time. We play to you, and we know how to read an aisle.
Prelude Choose something gentle and familiar, and your guests settle in smiling.
The Entrance (Processional) No timing to the second. We shape the music so it builds with every step toward the person waiting for you.
The Signing A quiet moment for a song that means something to you both.
Candle Lighting and Communion Gentle music in church, including hymns.
The Exit (Recessional) You're married. The room cheers and you head into cocktails on a high.
Need a starting point? Here are three popular ceremony ideas.
| Idea | Line-up | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Intimate Ceremony | Violin + Cello Duo or Acoustic Singer | The violin sings the melody, the cello wraps it in warmth, or one voice and a guitar. Up to about 50 guests. |
| Classic Strings | String Trio | Two violins over a cello: melody and harmony together, for up to about 80 guests. |
| Grand Entrance | String Quartet or String Trio + Vocals | Our fullest string sound, or strings with a voice on top, for 80 to 100+ guests in a big room or a heritage church. |
Start with the sound that gives you goosebumps.
Two violins, a viola and a cello. Four players, and the whole room fills.
Two violins and a cello, playing weddings together every weekend.
Melody and warmth, for ceremonies of up to about 50.
Soft, shimmering and beautiful to watch.
One voice and a guitar, stripped back to the feeling.
A singer on guitar, with a violin weaving around the melody.
Two voices, real harmonies and a wider choice of songs.
Harp with a live singer, one of our most intimate combinations.
Strings underneath, a voice on top. Completely yours.
Two singers, guitar, violin and bass. Our biggest acoustic sound.
Choose by guest numbers and the sound you want. Strings play unplugged, so more players fill a bigger space.
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.
Planning a big wedding? A Double String Trio is six musicians. A Double String Quartet is eight musicians, like a small orchestra framing your aisle — a spectacle your guests will talk about for years.
We're string players, harpists and singers, all full-time, degree-qualified musicians, and some of us have performed with Stevie Wonder and Ed Sheeran.
Choose the singer you love, and we'll build your ceremony around them.
Every option, played live. Here's where each one starts.
| Ceremony option | Typical investment (CAD, incl. HST) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Singer | From approx $690 | Your song, sung live, for smaller ceremonies |
| Instrumental Harp | From approx $730 | A soft, shimmering welcome as your guests arrive |
| Violin + Cello Duo | From approx $830 | Classic strings for ceremonies of up to about 50 guests |
| String Trio | From approx $1,110 | Two violins and a cello, for up to about 80 guests |
| String Quartet | From approx $1,390 | Two violins, viola and cello, for 80 to 100+ guests |
| String Trio + Vocals | From approx $1,550 | Strings with a live voice soaring on top |
All prices include HST.
Book your reception too, and the strings at the aisle are only the beginning.
You Choose Your Singer Your Band Manager confirms your singer is available.
Arrangements You Won't Hear Anywhere Else Almost 1,000 of them, written exclusively by us.
Degree-Qualified Musicians We've studied at the Glenn Gould School, Humber College, Berklee and Juilliard.
Wedding Specialists We play weddings every weekend and give every moment room to breathe.
Watch Before You Book Over 30 hours of video to fall in love with.
Heritage churches, gallery courtyards and lawns by the lake: we play ceremonies across Toronto and Ontario.
Toronto venues we travel to: Casa Loma | Art Gallery of Ontario | Liberty Grand | Fermenting Cellar | Archeo | Palais Royale | Artscape Gibraltar Point | Royal Ontario Museum | Hart House | Evergreen Brick Works | Graydon Hall Manor | Adamson Estate | The Doctor's House | Angus Glen Golf Club
One of the biggest advantages of choosing Red Soda is that you can hear exactly how we'll sound before your ceremony.
Rather than relying on a demo or a single showcase, you can watch over 30 hours of us playing live. Hear our String Quartet, our String Trio, our harpist and our acoustic singers play the songs couples walk down the aisle to, and notice the sound that moves you.
As you watch, take note of the songs you'd love for walking down the aisle, the signing and walking back out together. Then use our Package Builder below to choose your musicians and songs, and see your price as you build.
After more than 2,000 weddings, we know your ceremony is where the day stops being a plan. That's why every Red Soda ceremony is built around the two of you, your venue and the moment you want to create.
10 ceremony music options
The harp creates a beautiful atmosphere with an unmistakable sound and stunning visual presence. A timeless choice that adds elegance and sophistication to your ceremony while leaving a lasting impression on your guests.
All of Me
John Legend
All of Me
John Legend
Hey Ya
Outkast
Bang Bang
Jessie J/Ariana G
April Sun in Cuba
Dragon
Ain’t Got You
Alicia Keys
Funky Music
Wild Cherry
Days of Wine and Roses
Henry Mancini
Falling in Love with You
Elvis
Earth Wind Fire
September
Wanna Dance with Somebody
Whitney Houston
This is How We Do It
Montell Jordan
John Legend All of Me
String Trio + Vocals
Pachelbel’s Canon
String Quartet
Falling in Love with You
Five-Piece Band
24K Magic Bruno Mars
Six-Piece Band
COUPLES SAY OUR CEREMONY MUSIC WAS BREATHTAKING AND EVEN BROUGHT GUESTS TO TEARS
“Our experience was perfect. Literally perfect. The string quartet performed the most breathtaking ceremony and cocktail hour music, even learning and performing a custom song for when I walked down the aisle.”
Hayley
Request almost any song you love. Our strings play arrangements of today's biggest songs, from Billie Eilish and JVKE to Taylor Swift, all written exclusively by us.
Add cocktails, and the strings keep playing while your guests find you to say congratulations.
Red Soda Band - TorontoPhone: (647) 694 0999
Service areas: Toronto, the Toronto Islands, North York, Etobicoke, Scarborough, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, the wider GTA and Ontario.
Choose the option you love.
Your Band Manager confirms your singer is available. Your deposit secures it.
Song choices 8 weeks before, your timeline 14 days before.
We play your first guest in and walk you back up the aisle.
Ceremony music starts from $690 for an Acoustic Singer, with strings from $830 for a Violin + Cello Duo. All prices include HST, and travel within about 30 km of Toronto is included. Book your reception with us too and a package discount applies.
Go by your guests: up to about 50 for a duo, about 80 for a trio, 80 to 100+ for a quartet. Strings play unplugged, so more players fill a bigger space. The trio is the biggest leap in sound. Your Band Manager will help you choose.
Yes, when we sing: we bring our own sound system and need a power outlet within 3 metres (10 feet) of where we set up. Strings and harp play unplugged, so we need nothing at all. Your Band Manager will check the details.
Yes. We play from a library of almost 1,000 arrangements of today's biggest songs, written exclusively by us, so you can hear your favourite songs on strings. New arrangements can be added with enough notice, and a new String Quartet arrangement may involve a small music preparation fee.
All the time, in gardens, courtyards and on lawns by the lake. Our instruments can't play in rain, cold or harsh summer sun, so give us a covered, shaded spot and plan an indoor backup with your venue, just in case.
Yes, and a church ceremony with live strings is something special. Think of the prelude as your guests find their seats, a trio playing something gentle and familiar, then the music building with every step toward the person waiting for you. We're happy to play hymns, candle lighting and Communion too, and a harp or a singer sounds just as beautiful under a high ceiling.
We'd love to. Everything travels by ferry or water taxi, including our instruments, so allow a little extra time either side of the ceremony. The ferry is part of our quote, and your Band Manager will help you plan the timing.
As soon as your date and venue are set. Saturday nights are always snapped up first.
We're often booked up to 12 months ahead. If your wedding is sooner, it's still worth asking. Call (647) 694 0999 or send us an inquiry.
Watch our musicians. Choose the music you love.
See your price as you build.
