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.
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 and ‘Extreme Cake Makers’ on Channel 4
- 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!
Thank you and welcome to all our new followers.
Thank you to the new couples who have booked us for their weddings in 2020 and 2021.
Thank you to everyone who has downloaded or streamed our first single release 'Red Right Hand'. Thank you for the lovely feedback from this week's wedding!
Wishing everyone a lovely weekend.
Sue Aston
Bespoke wedding music from @sueastonmusic
Classical Strings Weddings
NAWP Professional Members
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Waiting For The Story To Begin
I love this part. In front of me is a vision of pure magic as the wedding planner and other talented people make their final adjustments.
The guests are taking their seats, and the wedding ceremony room is full of smiles, anticipation and, of course, love.
The groom is already here, and he looks nervously around to see his beautiful bride about to make her entrance.
This moment is the beginning of their own love story as they become man and wife. I always feel so lucky and honoured to be here, to be adding their chosen music, a final touch of magic to a beautiful moment.
Sue x
Classical Strings Weddings & More
Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo
NAWP Professional Member
Bespoke Wedding Music and Arrangements from @sueastonmusic .
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From yesterday’s totally beautiful wedding at @polhawnfort
Sue x
Classical Strings Weddings
Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo
NAWP Professional Members
Bespoke Wedding Music & Arrangements .
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Now you really can have your own wedding soundtrack. Your own wedding theme composed just for you.
As a published composer my original music was already being requested for weddings in the UK, USA, Canada, Japan and other parts of Europe, so this fits in so well as one of our key new services.
Wedding Planners - this is an exciting new service to offer your wedding clients, please message for more details.
How it works:
I talk to the bride and groom via video link and ask about their favourite songs or movies to get an idea of the kind of music they would like me to compose for them.
I then also take their names or initials and write this into the actual music, also helping to create a piece of music unique to them.
Perhaps they have written a poem or a song themselves? I can set the poem to music or add an instrumental arrangement to their 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.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings
See also @sueastonmusic Wedding Composer .
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Final run through finished for our next wedding in Cornwall. This is a solo violin booking at @polhawnfort. I am so looking forward to this one as it is such a stunning setting! The music includes love songs, film music and Disney themes.
Sue X
Classical Strings Weddings & Events
Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo
Bespoke Wedding Music Composed and Arranged just for you.
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What a week so far, three bookings, a video call with a bride and groom and hours of violin practice for a possible TV appearance... and Saturday we are back in the recording studio!
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Wedding & Events
Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo
Bespoke Wedding Music & Arrangements
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This photo is from a marriage proposal I did at Landsend in Cornwall.
The sun was going down and the 'bride to be' had no idea what was going to happen.
I played 'All I Ask of You' from Phantom of the Opera on solo violin...and then he asked her to marry him.
She said yes! and I played 'Your Song' by Elton John as the happy couple celebrated.
Sue
Classical Strings Weddings & Events
Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo
Bespoke wedding music & Arrangements .
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Wedding music that is as unique as you are, and composed just for you.
We have provided original music for weddings in the UK,
USA, Europe, Canada, and Japan.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
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Starting work on two new arrangements for weddings this year and a skype call tonight with a couple who got engaged at Christmas to talk about their wedding ceremony.
Sue
Classical Strings Weddings .
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New Service for Weddings Around the World from Classical Strings
When you are ensuring that everything from the wedding dress, the cake, the flowers, stationery and look of your wedding is going to represent your unique personality, why would you want to use the same music as somebody else?
@sueastonmusic can compose a unique bespoke piece of music for your wedding or event, and dedicate it to you!
How it works:
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.
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.
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.
I also regularly compose music for my patrons on www.patreon.com and have also written music in the memory of a loved one.
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings
NAWP Professional Member
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We are back after taking a few days off to sort out our new single release 'Red Right Hand' and create a video to promote it. This will appear first via IGTV on @sueastonmusic
Our first wedding of 2020 is just a couple of weeks away and bookings for all our string ensembles are busy with a double booking for solo violin and string quartet coming in yesterday. I also have a video call with a Bride and Groom later today to discuss the music for their wedding ceremony in May.
This is an exciting time for us and our global wedding service will also be announced next week.
Happy New Year to all our followers, friends and suppliers.
Sue
Classical Strings Weddings
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Congratulations to all the couples who have got engaged over the Christmas period!
If you need any tips or inspiration in choosing music for your wedding ceremony or reception just get in touch.
Our String Ensembles are available in the Southwest and our bespoke** wedding music and song arranging services are available for weddings and events around the world! **Launching on New Year's Day 2020
Sue Aston
Classical Strings Weddings(National Association of Wedding Professionals Member)
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A very Merry Christmas to everyone in our Instagram family! Thank you so much for being part of our journey and for your support.
Sue x
Classical Strings Weddings
Quartet - Trio - Duo - Solo
'Composed Just For You' (Launching Jan 1st 2020)
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As Christmas gets ever nearer, thoughts turn to family and friends. However for many couples this is also the season for wedding proposals, engagement rings and a lot of planning!
From my perspective if there is any music playing when the question is popped, that will be the song we arrange for the wedding ceremony!
Sue
Classical Strings Weddings
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Lost in the moment…
This photo was taken at a wedding at @boconnocestate in Cornwall. We were just loving adding the music and soundtrack to the day.
The wedding ceremony had been beautiful, and everyone was relaxing into the next part of the day. Guests were on the lawn enjoying refreshments and the weather and surroundings were gorgeous!
The wedding photographer was getting the last group shots of the Bride and Bridesmaids - everything was just perfect.
Each wedding is so much more than simply a booking. I treasure these moments and look back on them and feel honoured to have had the opportunity to have added some magic to the day.
Sue
Classical Strings Weddings
(Professional Member of The National Association of Weddings Professionals - NAWP)
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One of my favourite Christmas songs is ‘I Believe In Father Christmas’ by Greg Lake. Here is a short clip on solo violin!
Is everyone ready for Christmas?
Sue xx
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A new solo violin booking today, this one for our Celtic & Cornish playlist with the Bride also requesting my compositions ‘The Home Coming’ and ‘Nancy’s Garden’. Sue
Classical Strings Weddings
Bespoke Wedding Music from @sueastonmusic .
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I love playing outside, feeling the music weave in and out of the joyful chatter of the wedding guests and the sounds of nature.
With the growing popularity in Barn and Farm Weddings and the increased awareness in eco and sustainable weddings, a string ensemble like a Quartet or Solo Violin is the perfect green choice.
Sue
Classical Strings Weddings with @sueastonmusic .
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