String Quartet, Trio, Duo and Solo Violinist for Weddings and Events in Cornwall, Devon
As a professional musician when you play in a wedding ceremony you are not just creating music.
You are changing the atmosphere of the room that music is played in.
You are helping to join together the thoughts and emotions of all the wedding guests in that room. The music played in the ceremony helps tell the story, a story about love, commitment and being together. So whenever you hear that music again, you are transported back to that magical time.
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Sue Aston (Classical Strings)
Why choose Classical Strings?
- Professional Members of the NAWP (National Association of Wedding Professionals)
- Founded in 1995, with 25 years experience, we are professional musicians who have provided music for hundreds of weddings and events
- Your favourite song can be arranged free of charge
- You can use our professionally recorded songs on your wedding video free of charge
- We can professionally record your wedding song as a perfect reminder of your special day or anniversary
- Arrangements by Sue Aston are only available from Classical Strings
- You may chat to Sue on video call at any time if you need any advice or have any questions (or visit Sue once you have booked)
- We can arrange music to accompany a singer or instrumentalist to perform with us
- Our repertoire is constantly expanding with a full range of Pop, Rock Folk, Jazz, Film music and Classics
- Unique Cornish / Celtic playlist including some of Sue Aston’s most popular music
- Bespoke Wedding music composed using your names within the music as the theme
- You may pay by interest-free instalments to suit you, prior to the event – we accept payment by BACS, IBAN, Cheque and PayPal
- Classical Strings are involved with Film and TV work, including the Rosamunde Pilcher films, ‘Delicious’ on Sky TV, ‘Extreme Cake Makers’ on Channel 4 and a documentary about Joseph Emidy by Uplands TV to be shown on Channel 5 and the Smithsonian Channel.
- Recommended by the virtuoso violinist, Nigel Kennedy
- We have full Public Liability Insurance
“I just wanted to let you know that we had the BEST wedding day ever and you were amazing, as I knew you would be!” Zoe and Phil
String Quartet
The String Quartet perform timeless uplifting classics, through to Sue’s original arrangements of pop, rock and film soundtracks. Music from musicals, funky folk tunes and cool jazz are all part of our set!
String Trio
The Classical Strings Trio comprises of two violins and a cello and is slightly more compact than the Quartet, so if space is a problem, but you would like more sound than a solo or duo, then this option is ideal.
String Duo
Featuring the violin and cello, this combination is ideal for performing in a small space. The violin melodies are supported by the depth of the cello sound and creates a well-balanced performance.
Solo Violin
From romantic classics, upbeat folk and haunting Celtic themes, the gentle melodic sounds of a solo violin lends itself well to small intimate gatherings of people, especially if the venue is a small room.
Founded in 1995 and led by professional violinist Sue Aston as featured on BBC1, Radio 2, 3 and 4 and Sky TV
Classical Strings are led by professional violinist and composer Sue Aston, who has worked with some of the world’s top musicians from the classical, folk and pop world. Her music videos have been broadcast on Classic FM and Sky TV, and have received over 2 million views on YouTube.
Classical Strings perform regularly at music festivals and available for recording session work
Each booking includes a FREE arrangement of your favourite song for strings…
If you have a favourite piece of music which you would like to be played on your special day, we can arrange it especially for you. We have recently arranged music by Adele, Jason Mraz, Charlene Soraia, Akon, Abba and film music such as Star Wars and Jurassic Park!
A very busy weekend ahead as we have two of our String Quartets out playing at weddings and also next week!
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music as original as you are
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Your wedding day is a love story like no other and each booking we take on is also like no other.
Classical Strings will play your special song for you so that it is performed in just the right way for a String Quartet, Trio, Duo or Solo Violin.
Supplying String Ensembles for over 25 years.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
Bespoke Wedding Music as unique as you are
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Wonderful feedback from our wedding at @tregennacastle on Saturday.
"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. You added a beautiful touch and our guests were very complimentary of your musical talents".
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Music Composed Just For You - see @sueastonmusic
Photo by @geniuslocimedia
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I am as passionate about your wedding day as you are. Each wedding booking is as special and unique as you both are. The music from our String Ensembles will create a playlist that will make your ceremony personal and memorable.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For You
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Outside it is xx
@tregennacastle is such a beautiful location for a Wedding !
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Hoping we can play outside, looks like the rain is clearing!
Sue
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Getting ready for our next wedding which is at @tregennacastle in St Ives Cornwall. This will be for the String Quartet.
Sue
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed and Recorded Just For You - see @sueastonmusic
Photo by @geniuslocimedia
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The music played in the ceremony helps to tell the story, a story about love, commitment and being together. So whenever you hear that music again, you are transported back to that magical time.
Video clip - 'All of Me', by John Legend, arranged by @sueastonmusic
Sue
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For You
Video by @geniuslocimedia
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For the couple booking me this is their one special day, and I am always aware of how honoured I feel to be part of this.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music by @sueastonmusic
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I've just finished a new String Quartet arrangement for a wedding coming up at the end of this month- 'Don't Stop Me Now', by Queen. It's been a really fun and rocky song to work on!
We are really looking forward to performing it!
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
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'Wildest Dreams', by Taylor Swift performed by the Classical Strings Duo
Here's a short clip of The Classical Strings Duo playing 'Wildest Dreams' at a wedding in Cornwall last week. This music was also featured in the Bridgerton TV Series, and is very popular at the moment!
The full version is on our YouTube Channel and the Classical Strings Website.
This unique arrangement can also be performed by our String Quartet, Trio and Solo Violin
Sue x
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Original Wedding Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
Video clip by @geniuslocimedia
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We were thrilled to receive some lovely photos from our gig on Saturday! It really was a special wedding 🥰🎻
Sue xxx
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed for your wedding
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A short clip of the Bridgerton Theme performed by the Classical Strings Duo. We also perform this with our Trio and String Quartet.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
Choose from String Quartet, Trio, Duo or Solo Violin
I can also write some bespoke wedding music just for you using your initials
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Here's a short clip of the Classical Strings Trio performing my arrangement of the theme from Game of Thrones at a wedding recently at Launcell's Barton.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings and Events
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed just for You - see @sueastonmusic
Video clip @geniuslocimedia
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Here's a short clip of my arrangement of 'Concerning Hobbits', from Lord of the Rings. We performed this recently for a wedding at Launcell's Barton. It blends well with our selection of film music and Celtic melodies, and sounds great on Solo Violin, as well as our other string ensembles.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartets - Trios - Duos - Solo Violin
Bespoke Music Composed Just For You - see @sueastonmusic
Video clip by @geniuslocimedia
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I'm just adding the finishing touches to a new arrangement of 'Shallow', from the film, A Star is Born. It's such a beautiful song, and we will be performing it with the Classical Strings Quartet at a wedding soon at Tregenna Castle.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartets - Trios - Duos & Solo Violin
Bespoke Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
Photo @geniuslocimedia
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Testimonial
"Classical Strings give a 5 star service every time and I really enjoy working with them. Not only are they extremely talented, they are professional, organised and lovely to be around. All of my clients have been over the moon with their service for our weddings and events.
I highly recommend them"
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings & Events
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Music Composed Just For You
#cornwallwedding #devonwedding #cornishwedding #microwedding #weddingplaylist #weddingsongs #weddingday #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #gettingmarried2021 #gettingmarried #brideandgroom #stringquartet #weddingquartet #weddingviokinist #classicalstrings #cornishbusiness #weddingmusic #cornwallquartet #devonquartet
A Bespoke Wedding Composition Just for you
How it works:
1. I talk to you via video link and ask about your favourite songs or movies to get an idea of the kind of music you would like me to compose for you.
2. I then also take your names or initials and write this into the actual music, also helping to create a piece of music unique to you.
3. Perhaps you have written a poem or a song yourself? I can set the poem to music or add an instrumental arrangement to your song.
The average length of the composition is 2.5 minutes
The music can be professionally recorded and I can arrange the sheet music so that any musicians (piano/strings/voice) can perform it live at the wedding or event in any part of the world.
A professional recording could be made by us to be played at the event if we are not performing it ourselves, or the recording could be a gift for an anniversary or christening present etc.
As a professional composer, my music has already been used at weddings and funerals in the UK, USA, Europe, Canada, and Japan.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Your special song arranged and recorded just for you
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#TBT Mixing with the guests at a Pengersick Castle Wedding in Cornwall. I felt like I was on the set of Game of Thrones!
This was a wedding for the Classical Strings String Quartet and we did indeed play Game Of Thrones in the Wedding Playlist.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed Just For You by @sueastonmusic
Wedding Venue @pengersick_castle
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Green and Eco Weddings.
Those of you who know me from my work as a composer and recording artist will be aware of how important the landscape and the environment are to my work.
I am therefore very excited and pleased to see this upsurge in green and eco friendly weddings.
In many ways there is no better form of green entertainment than a String Quartet. It requires no electricity, no batteries and the instruments are traditional and handmade.
With many people looking for Barn Weddings and holding their celebrations outside, the music from a String Quartet (or similar string ensemble) will blend in with nature, bird song and the voices of your guests.
My job as the arranger and leader of the String Quartet is to provide a soundtrack that is recognisable, but at the same time not intrusive.
Please get in touch if you have any questions about how we can add a touch of natural magic to your wedding day!
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
String Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo Violin
In many ways, there is no better form of green entertainment than a String Quartet. It requires no electricity, no batteries and the instruments are traditional and handmade.ic #environmentallyfriendly #cornishwedding #microwedding #outdoorwedding #bridetips #weddingtips #weddingsuppliers #cornwallviolinist #cornwallstringquartet #weddingviolinist #weddingquartet #bohowedding #bohoweddings #elopementwedding