Quartets other than Divisi Strings?

mtsookasem

I was wondering if there were any brides out there who used a string quartet for their ceremony music. I really like Divisi Strings, but $615 for one hour is too much for me!

Any suggestions?

banks69

My cousin had one but she used HS students.  You may consider the local colleges/universities.

bRooklynRocks

I tried those. It was a bit of a pain. Most HS were not willing to work with me. I am looking at UofH now and hopefully would find something soon.

KHurts1127

Accent Chamber Music is AMAZING. I am using them for my wedding. They are very nice people. http://www.accentchambermusic.com/

sweet__pea

Avalon Music!  I work w/Angela all the time and she has top quality people.

bRooklynRocks

How much do you guys consider 'okay'? I was looking for a college quartet that I would pay $500. Is that too little?

ksparks10

Check out Third Floor Strings. I work with one of the girls.

bRooklynRocks

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-houston_quartets-other-divisi-strings?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:121Discussion:84f3d09e-6e29-43b1-bf3f-155e6d082496Post:acd9569f-fb3a-420d-8f16-fc1fd169b355">Re: Quartets other than Divisi Strings?</a>:
[QUOTE]Check out Third Floor Strings. I work with one of the girls.
Posted by ksparks10[/QUOTE]Can you pm me a price range? I hate contacting people only to find that I can't afford them <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-cry.gif" border="0" alt="Cry" title="Cry" />  Thanks.

mtsookasem

Thanks, ladies! I will definitely look into Accent Chamber Music and Third Flood Strings.

Avalon quoted the same price as Divisi Strings - at least in the pamphlet I got from Bridal Extravaganza.

STBMrsDavis

Have you tried Houston String Quartet? I can't remember their exact prices but I don't remember them being ridiculously priced.

lmasters15

I was going to use U of H students but it got too stressful.  I am, I'll admit, a bit of a control freak but I need you to respond to emails within a week or 2.  2 months isn't ok.  And some were seniors and I was worried they may graudate and move away.  But they were super nice, talented, and affordable.

ib4eplz

my coworker plays in one but I can't think of what her and her mom are called.  I will ask and get back to you. 

mtsookasem

Thanks!

The pricing seems to be the same across the board - $600 for ceremony. I may just go with Divisi Strings b/c I was very impressed by them at Bridal Extravaganza.

bRooklynRocks

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-houston_quartets-other-divisi-strings?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:121Discussion:84f3d09e-6e29-43b1-bf3f-155e6d082496Post:b123cdde-0ebb-4621-96c8-f07a298a82e6">Re: Quartets other than Divisi Strings?</a>:
[QUOTE]my coworker plays in one but I can't think of what her and her mom are called.  I will ask and get back to you. 
Posted by ib4eplz[/QUOTE]
Oh me me. I want to know too.

MC22

I would also recommend Angela with Avalon Music...we had a trio for our ceremony and cocktail hour and I know I didn't pay as much as Divisi was going to cost...

emily.and.will

I used Harmony Strings and LOVED them. I have nothing but great things to say about them! Great customer service and AMAZING talent! http://harmonystrings.com/

fujibettin

Hi!
This is Angela from Avalon Music! I will work with you on the price, especially since you just want us for an hour. We do a fantastic job, and I am super easy to work with! Give me a call!  I will work with you!