String Duo for Boston Weddings: Violin + Cello

Two of the most loved sounds in wedding music, close enough that you hear every breath of the bow. A violin sings the song you chose for your aisle, a cello wraps it in warmth.

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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 Boston.

What Does a Violin + Cello Duo Play at a Wedding?

Every moment of your ceremony, each with a song you've chosen.

We start with prelude music as your guests arrive, so they settle in smiling. Then we play your entrance (the processional) and your exit as a married couple (the recessional).

Pachelbel's Canon and Bach's Prelude and Ave Maria sit happily beside Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" and Stevie Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely". We play from a library of almost 1,000 arrangements of today's biggest songs, written exclusively by us. You won't hear them played this way anywhere else.

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Is a String Duo Enough for a Wedding?

Yes, for up to about 50 guests. Two instruments, unplugged, carry beautifully in a chapel, a garden corner, a restaurant or a small function room.

Bigger guest list? Add players, not a 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.

	Violin + Cello Duo	String Trio	String Quartet
Line-up	Violin, cello	2 violins, cello	2 violins, viola, cello
Guests (unplugged)	Up to about 50	Up to about 80	About 80 to 100+
How it feels	Intimate, like music in the room with you	Fuller, with harmony over the melody	Rich and classic, the full strings sound
Best setting	Elopements, small chapels, gardens, restaurants	Mid-size ceremonies and cocktail terraces	Churches, ballrooms, big guest lists

From $700 (Duo), $950 (Trio) or $1,190 (Quartet).

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How Much Does a Violin + Cello Duo Cost?

Two of us, unplugged, and the songs that mean the most to you played a few steps from where you stand.

A Violin + Cello Duo starts from $700 in Boston. The price you see in the Package Builder is the price you pay.

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Can a String Duo Play the Cocktail Hour Too?

Yes, and it's one of the loveliest things a duo does. Once you're married, we keep playing through the cocktail hour while you slip away for photos. People love hearing their favorite songs on strings, glass in hand.

Two of us is just right for this. It's light enough to talk over, and familiar enough that guests smile when a song they know begins. We play everything live, with no recorded playlist.

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Who we are

Who Are the Musicians?

We're degree-qualified Boston string players from Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory and Juilliard. Some of us have played with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and we've been playing live since 2009.

We play weddings every weekend, so we know how a ceremony flows and exactly when your song needs to begin. And we've never missed a wedding we were booked for.

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Why Couples Choose the Duo

Made for small weddings. Two of us suit elopements and intimate venues, filling the room without overwhelming it.
The cello makes the difference. It adds a warm low line a solo violin can't, so even pop songs sound full.
Fits almost anywhere. A duo needs the least space of any of our strings options.
Every moment, beautifully simple. Two of us, and still a song for every key moment.

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How Do We Book a String Duo?

1
Watch and compare.
Explore the Package Builder. It has 100+ combinations and over 30 hours of video, so you can hear us before you choose.
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.

Prefer to talk? Call (617) 865 2929.

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"Ideal for weddings of up to around 50 guests. The combination of violin and cello creates an intimate and elegant atmosphere, bringing warmth and romance to every moment."

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COUPLES SAY OUR VIOLIN AND CELLO DUO PLAYED ABSOLUTE PERFECTION AT THEIR CEREMONY

“Red Soda played at my wedding ceremony and did an amazing job! The entire process was made so easy, and our violin and cello duo played absolute perfection. So many guests told me the same!”
Sameena
“We hired Red Soda to play cello and violin at our wedding ceremony, and we couldn't have been happier. Planning was super easy and professional, the musicians were excellent, and we got tons of compliments on the music.”
Jennifer
“I booked the violin and cello duo, and they were amazing. They played all our songs as requested for every key moment in our ceremony, and our guests loved listening to their music during cocktail hour.”
Sheromi
“We had the violin and cello duo for our ceremony, which was fantastic. The music sounded so beautiful and perfect for our outdoor ceremony, and our guests were raving about the music throughout the night.”
Erica

Violin + Cello Duo: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a violin and cello duo cost for a wedding?

A Violin + Cello Duo starts from $700 in Boston. Travel within about 18 miles of Boston is included. Venues further out are priced by distance in the Package Builder, and adding reception music brings a package discount automatically. The price you see is the price you pay.

How many guests is a string duo good for?

Up to about 50 guests. Two instruments carry beautifully, unplugged, in a smaller room. For up to about 80 guests, choose a String Trio, where a second violin adds harmony over the melody. For 80 to 100 guests or more, choose a String Quartet, our fullest strings sound.

Does a string duo need a sound system or power?

No. We play unplugged, so there's nothing to plug in and no speakers to hide. We arrive up to 20 minutes before your booking starts, so we're set up and tuned before the first guest sits down. All we need is a covered spot and two chairs.

Can we choose our own songs?

Yes. You choose every song from our library of almost 1,000 arrangements, written exclusively by us, with classical pieces sitting alongside the latest pop songs. Song choices are due 8 weeks before the wedding. If your song isn't on the list, ask your Band Manager about it.

When does the duo play during the ceremony?

We play prelude music as guests arrive, then your processional and your recessional. Prelude is where the tone is set, so give it time in your schedule. Many couples keep us on into the cocktail hour while they slip away for photos.

Can the duo play at an outdoor ceremony?

Yes, and live strings in a garden are a beautiful thing. Our instruments can't play in rain, cold or stormy weather, so give us a covered spot and plan an indoor backup. Let your Band Manager know where we'll be set up.

Do you travel outside the city?

Yes. We play weddings right across New England: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. A violin and cello suit a New England chapel or a coastal lawn as well as a Boston hotel ballroom, and the duo needs the least space of any of our strings options, so it fits wherever you're marrying. Ferries and accommodation are extra, and your Band Manager includes them in your quote.