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String Quartet
Two violins, viola and cello. Our richest and most cinematic sound.
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Wedding & event musicians
Live strings for the moments you'll remember forever.
Santa Barbara's premier string ensemble for weddings and private events. From timeless classics to modern favorites, we create beautifully tailored live music for your celebration.
1985
Established
1000+
Couples served
5.0
Weddingwire rating
100%
Recommended
A Santa Barbara original
Beautiful music. Calm preparation. A ceremony that feels like you.
The Santa Barbara String Quartet has provided live music for thousands of couples since 1985. Our repertoire spans traditional wedding music, classical favorites and contemporary covers, and we are happy to fulfill special requests so your music feels personal to your celebration.
Choose the full quartet or a more intimate trio, duo or soloist. We can shape the ensemble around your venue, guest count, musical vision and the atmosphere you want to create.
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Choose your sound
An ensemble for every kind of celebration.
Choose from quartet, trio, duo or solo music based on your venue, guest count and the atmosphere you want to create.
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String Trio
Violin, viola and cello. A warm, full texture with a lighter footprint.
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String Duo
Violin and cello. Elegant and flexible for smaller ceremonies and events.
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Soloist
Solo violin or cello for elopements, proposals, cocktail hours and intimate events.
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From aisle to cocktail hour
Music that moves with your day.
We can perform throughout your celebration and coordinate with your planner or venue team so musical transitions feel natural and polished.
- Guest arrival Set the atmosphere with welcoming prelude music.
- Ceremony Processional, bridal entrance, interludes and recessional, timed to the day.
- Cocktail hour & beyond Classical favorites, pop covers, jazz, rock and more.
“
The trio was better than I could ever imagine. It was so beautiful and dramatic and exactly what I wanted.— Alison, SBSQ client
Local experience
At home in Santa Barbara's most beautiful settings.
Our musicians perform celebrations across the coast, wine country, gardens, historic courtyards and destination venues throughout the region.
A glimpse of the music
Listen & watch
Made for moments like these.
Let's make your entrance unforgettable.
Tell us your date, venue and the atmosphere you have in mind.