Also Performs As:String Duo, Wedding Musician Country:United Kingdom Based In:Northampton, East Midlands Performs: Within 50km From:£350
Ariella Strings are the best "classical to pop" professional string quartet in the country and the UK's No. 1 String Music Wedding Specialists, offering a friendly, reliable service that stands out from the rest!
String Quartet - 2 x Violins, Viola, 'Cello String Trio - Violin, Viola, 'Cello String Duo - Violin, Viola
Set-List
Classical - usual string repertoire for all groups Pop Jazz Rock Musicals TV Movie Themes To see all of our music lists please go to our website homepage. Please note that this repertoire is constantly being added to. If you do not see your special piece of music/song please contact us as we can have it arranged for you.
Biography
Guaranteed to make your ears smile! Ariella Strings are the best "classical to pop" professional string quartet in the country. We are the UK's no 1 String Music Wedding Specialists, offering a service that stands out from the rest! Often copied, NEVER bettered! String Quartet, String Trio and String Duo are offered, catering for all budgets. Every booking is individual to each couple - no booking is too small. Our string groups are run by experienced husband and wife team, Cheryl and John Bass - You will be in safe hands! Ariella Strings offers: *Specialist wedding music serv
... ices - face to face with your own music consultant (t's&c's apply) *Fully qualified, carefully selected professional musicians *Friendly, bespoke service *Public, Products & Employers liability insurance of £10 million each *Huge lists of music - pop, jazz, rock and classical music All Ariella musicians are carefully selected & play in professional orchestras, in the West End, on TV, movie sets, radio & have performed with many celebrities & pop stars including Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney and Amy Winehouse. Every musical taste is catered for - classical to jazz, rock & the latest pop including Jason Mraz, Ellie Goulding, Taylor Swift, Drake, Katy Perri, Beyonce, Van Morrison, Metallica, Meatloaf, McFly, Bruno Mars and much more! Ariella Strings are mentored by Dragon's Den, Theo Paphitis and also the CEO of Ann Summers, Jacqueline Gold, having won their coveted #sbs and #wow awards.
Reviews (48 Reviews)
Ariella Strings - Quartet, Trio & Duo - String Quartet - Northampton, East MidlandsEvent Location: Fawsley Hall HotelEvent Type: Wedding7th September 2019
We first met Ariella Strings at a Fawsley Hall open day when we were choosing our wedding venue. From the moment they played for us that day we knew we wanted them at our wedding. They were fun to work with as we chose the music for our wedding and were flexible when we wanted to make changes to our reception jukebox song list. All the guests thoroughly enjoyed the music on the day.
Reviewed by:Marc and Rodrigo
Ariella Strings - Quartet, Trio & Duo - String Quartet - Northampton, East MidlandsEvent Location: Horwood House, Buckinghamshire Event Type: Wedding 24th August 2019
Thank you so much for playing our pre ceremony, ceremony & arrival drinks. Couldn’t of asked for a better strings group to play at our wedding. You were amazing and I can’t recommend you enough. Xx
Reviewed by:Yasmin Monteiro
Ariella Strings - Quartet, Trio & Duo - String Quartet - Northampton, East MidlandsEvent Location: Fawsley Hall HotelEvent Type: Wedding 2nd August 2019
Firstly I just wanted to let people know that you will not be disappointed with Ariella strings playing at your wedding (1000% recommend to anyone!!)
On a personal note I just wanted to say a massive thank you to Cheryl and John, you were both absolutely fabulous throughout sorting our music to taking the time to meet us when we were a wedding fairs (which was a lot) ????.. our wedding day wouldn’t of been as perfect without seeing you both there playing amazing music, everyone that attended our wedding said how great you both were and I’m going to miss seeing you both and counting down the days!
I hope you both have a great life together and thank you so so much from us both!
Love Mr & Mrs Wilson ❤️
Reviewed by:Sammy and Patrick Wilson
Ariella Strings - Quartet, Trio & Duo - String Quartet - Northampton, East MidlandsEvent Location: Fawsley Hall Hotel, Northamptonshire Event Type: Wedding 5th July 2019
I wish there was more that I could do besides write reviews to let folks know how great an idea it is to have Ariella Strings at their wedding! They created such magic on our day - building up the feelings of love in the room before I walked down the aisle, making such a special moment 'even more' playing when I went down the aisle and adding to the feelings and celebrations during the signing, leaving the ceremony and the reception drinks. The music added so much to the day and it's a part of it that I'll hold so fondly in my memories. This is aided by the care John and Cheryl take in the run up to the day understanding which songs you'd like. They are such a delightful couple and brilliant edition to the occasion. John and Cheryl - you are so good at what you do - thank you a million times over for all the extra joy you brought to our day. We appreciate it beyond measure!
Reviewed by:Lara
Ariella Strings - Quartet, Trio & Duo - String Quartet - Northampton, East MidlandsEvent Location: Umberslade Adventure ParkEvent Type: Outdoor wedding 14th June 2019
Absolutely fantastic!
Cheryl and John are so lovely !
Even the weather didn’t stop them :) they climbed into the back of and arm truck to play in the rain for our outdoor woodland ceremony!
Our guests absolutely loved them.
We couldn’t recommend more ! ????????
Reviewed by:Tamsin Nurse
Ariella Strings - Quartet, Trio & Duo - String Quartet - Northampton, East MidlandsEvent Location: Woburn Sculpture Gallery, Bedfordshire Event Type: Wedding 13th April 2019
Ariella strings played at our wedding in April at the Woburn sculpture Gallery. They added such an incredible atmosphere and our guests all said how amazing they were! They played all the songs we asked for including some extras (game of thrones upon the request of our photographers and guests ????) we loved exiting to Here comes the sun. We couldn’t have been happier with the whole process of booking Ariella from our song choices to the lovely photos you posted afterwards! :) thanks Ariella you guys are amazing!!! ????????
Reviewed by:Olivia and Daniel Bailes
Ariella Strings - Quartet, Trio & Duo - String Quartet - Northampton, East MidlandsEvent Location: Luton Hoo HotelEvent Type: Wedding7th October 2018
Dear John and Cheryl
We just wanted to email and say thank you so much for your amazing work at our wedding.
The procession songs were absolutely perfect, the accompaniment during the ceremony was beautiful and we are looking back with such fond memories. For Amy, hearing you play her favourite song had an incredibly strong reaction as it meant she was getting married to the love of her life, a feeling she will always remember.
Our guests had a fabulous time at the reception listening to you play and we loved the private rendition you gave us of the Harry Potter theme.
We really appreciated all your hard work on the day but also in the build up in preparing the songs.
Thank you both for the lovely gift of the music score that you composed of our favourite songs. We cant wait to put them up at home and show them off.
Having you be a part of our wedding was really special and we hope you enjoyed yourselves.
Kind regards
Craig and Amy
Reviewed by:Amy Taub
Ariella Strings - Quartet, Trio & Duo - String Quartet - Northampton, East MidlandsEvent Location: Fawsley Hall HotelEvent Type: Wedding30th August 2018
Cheryl and John were regularly in touch to discuss our wishes and requirements. They were prompt in responding and very efficient. We had the string duo for our wedding service and canapé reception. There was a wide choice of music to choose from. We got to pick all the songs that we wanted. They are exceptionally talented musicians and all the guests at our wedding commented at how wonderful they were. Really made our day special
Reviewed by:Tiffany Benson
Ariella Strings - Quartet, Trio & Duo - String Quartet - Northampton, East MidlandsEvent Location: Dodmoor HouseEvent Type: Wedding2nd June 2018
We had Ariella Strings trio play at our wedding in June. From the first initial contact through to the big day we found Cheryl and John's customer service fantastic. I chose to have a slowed down version of Dusty Springfields "I Only Want to be with You" to walk down the aisle to and John wrote the score and played back the music to me over the phone until i was happy with the tempo. The music was beautiful on the day. The choice of songs to pick from for the ceremony and drinks reception were great! We chose the jukebox option too as this was a fun way for our guests to interact with Ariella Strings. Thank you all so much for making our wedding day even more special❤ xxx
Reviewed by:Sarah Eyles-Codling
Ariella Strings - Quartet, Trio & Duo - String Quartet - Northampton, East MidlandsEvent Location: Woburn Sculpture GalleryEvent Type: Wedding6th April 2018
Amazing! I'm so glad we booked for our wedding! Communication throughout the whole process was just great! Cheryl was great with answering my questions and listening to me waffle on about being pregnant! She really was interested in my story! John came to discuss music chooses with us and he was so down to earth and had a wealth of knowledge! Everyone has commented on how incredible the music was and what an atmosphere it created! My only regret is not booking for longer! Thank U so so much for making our wedding day extremely special to us xxx
Reviewed by:Abigail Styles
Ariella Strings - Quartet, Trio & Duo - String Quartet - Northampton, East MidlandsEvent Location: Plum Park HotelEvent Type: Wedding26th October 2017
Ariella Strings is an exceptional group of professional musicians highly trained and with a wonder full approach to proving a unique service for your Wedding or party. We first met Cheryl and john at a Wedding Fair and Plum Park House in early 2017.
They are both very approachable kind and friendly people. I had written a piece of music for our Wedding Ceremony and as a gift to my partner and I knew that John and Cheryl where happy to undertake composition work and translate my recordings into a unique string piece that Ariella Strings could perform.
Without any compromise John created from my rough work a masterpiece that set the whole tone and atmosphere or our Wedding. Cheryl kept me up to date with emails and information and John created the music, a perfect partnership.
Ariella strings performed for two hours during the ceremony and for drinks after, there reportoire never repeating and performed with the same magic,care and humour throughout. They really held the whole moment ... together and we wouldn't of wanted any other musicians there. I can only rave about and recommend Ariella Strings (john and Cheryl). They are consummate professionals dedicated entirely to your musical Wedding wishes. There special presence at our Wedding made it wonderful and gave it an unparallelled level of quality. For what they bring to your Special Day and moment, they are fantastic value and an essential product. One of the things your guests will remember and comment on afterwards was wonderful strings and atmosphere they gave to the moment.
Ariella Strings holds a special place in our hearts for what they brought to our Wedding day and the assistance given in creating my unique piece of music, our heartfelt thanks to John and Cheryl always
Reviewed by:Mark Denham
Ariella Strings - Quartet, Trio & Duo - String Quartet - Northampton, East MidlandsEvent Location: Dodmoor House, Northamptonshire Event Type: Wedding18th August 2017
We first met Cheryl and John at an open evening at our wedding venue, Dodmoor House. They were so friendly and played beautifully. We knew straight away we needed to have them for our special day. They played for us for two hours on our wedding day on 18th August (coincidentally their wedding anniversary also!) and they were just amazing. We thank you both so much for being a part of our special day. Love Daz and Alex xxx
Reviewed by:Daz
Ariella Strings - Quartet, Trio & Duo - String Quartet - Northampton, East MidlandsEvent Location: Woburn Sculpture Gallery, Woburn, Bedfordshire Event Type: Wedding 9th July 2017
Cheryl,
We would like to thank Ariella String Trio who played at the Sculpture Gallery on 9th July. The music was excellent and certainly added to the positive emotions of walking down the aisle and the whole atmosphere in the ceremony and at the reception.
Our day was so special and holds so many great memories. We are both still walking on air.
Thank you so so much.
Reviewed by:Mr and Mrs Cooper
Ariella Strings - Quartet, Trio & Duo - String Quartet - Northampton, East MidlandsEvent Location: Riverboat Georgina, CambridgeEvent Type: Wedding8th June 2017
Ariella Strings are fantastic and their playing added something very special to our wedding celebrations. From the initial enquiry to the day itself, Ariella Strings were professional and friendly, and all arrangements were made smoothly and efficiently. It was a delight to meet Cheryl and John on our special day and our guests had great fun choosing music using the live juke box format. John phoned before the wedding to confirm choices for the playlist (a mix of classical and popular) and this worked brilliantly for the different generations at our party.
Cheryl and John played beautifully on board our venue, Riverboat Georgina, and we will always remember our first dance to an arrangement for the violin and viola put together by John.
We highly recommend Ariella Strings. Thank you Cheryl and John!
Nikki & Alun Martin
8th June 2017
Reviewed by:Nikki and Alun Martin
Ariella Strings - Quartet, Trio & Duo - String Quartet - Northampton, East MidlandsEvent Location: Fawsley Hall, Fawsley, Northamptonshire Event Type: Wedding28th May 2017
Dear John, Cheryl and all of Ariella Strings
We wanted to say a huge thank you to you for your stunning music you played at our wedding. You were truly magical to listen to and we were honoured you were able to play for us. I also wanted to say thank you for being so kind and helpful in all the planning and discussion before hand.
You are all so kind and it's been wonderful getting to know you! You're so lovely!
Thank you!
So many of our friends and family commented on your wonderful music and how magical it was. They loved it.
Hopefully see you again soon. I might gatecrash a wedding fayre at Fawsley!
lots of love Georgie and Dan
Reviewed by:Georgie and Dan McGinty
Experience
20 years of playing for over 1000 weddings and events. Our musicians are friendly, experienced, professional players who have qualified from top music conservatories in the UK and Overseas. We have been chosen at many of the country's leading hotels and wedding venues as their recommended, professional string group.
Previous Clients
We are recommended at Offley Place, Villiers Hotel, Dodmoor House, The Woburn Hotel, Woburn Safari Park, Rushton Hall, Barton Hall, Chicheley Hall, Horwood House, Plum Park Manor, Boughton House, Brampton Grange, Woughton House, North Mymms Park, Fanhams Hall and many more! Most of our bookings are for private functions but some of our corporate clients are: Rolex Volkswagen Group Mercedes NHS Barchester Care Homes BBC 3 Counties Radio ITV BBC Radio
Suitable for
Anniversary PartyBar / Bat MitzvahBirthday Party (Adult)CasinosChristeningChristmas PartyCocktail Party / Drinks ReceptionCorporate EventDinner PartyFuneral/Memorial ServiceGraduation PartyJewish WeddingPrivate PartyProduct Launch / PromotionRetirement PartyTrade Show / ExhibitionsWedding CeremonyWedding Cocktail/Drinks ReceptionWedding Reception
Additional Information
Public liability insurance of £10 million Employers liability insurance of £10 million Products liability insurance of £10 million Members of the Incorporated Society of Musicians Members of the Musicians Union
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