Church Wedding & Marquee Drinks Reception
A couple of weeks ago we were delighted to perform at Sarah and Simon’s beautiful church wedding in Staffordshire. It was a beautifully sunny day and the church, which was in a lovely, little village, even had some wild strawberries growing outside! We arrived at the church before the guests and found a spot near…
Read MoreSession Strings
We have worked with many bands in live situations, from Festival No. 6 (Portmeirion) to the Roundhouse (London) providing backing strings as just a quartet and also as part of a larger ensemble. We have also worked in studios such as Air Studios (London), and 80 Herz (Manchester) to provide recordings, one of each even…
Read MoreProposal ideas!
Thinking about proposing? Looking for some proposal ideas to create the most beautifully romantic atmosphere? Look no further! A string quartet playing a little bit of live music in the background can be the perfect way to set the scene for a stunning proposal your partner will never forget. We can easily set up in…
Read MoreWhy book Rylands String Quartet?
So you’ve decided to have a quartet play at your wedding – great! Why choose the Rylands String Quartet wedding instead of any other live music group? We think there are so many great reasons! For a start, we’re an enthusiastic group who really care about making sure we give 100% of our attention to…
Read MoreChoosing a playlist for your drinks reception and/or wedding breakfast
Here at RSQ we always aim to create a totally bespoke experience for all our couples so that what happens on the day is completely unique to you. When it comes to choosing songs for your booking we encourage you to go with what your heart says! Choose your favourite pieces – don’t be afraid…
Read MoreLooking for live music at your wedding?
A lot of couples who book us think having a string quartet at their wedding is a brilliant and unique idea as many haven’t even realised it was possible until they’ve seen us play at a wedding fayre. The majority of people engaged to be married will be looking to hire a band for the…
Read MoreSelecting the music for your wedding ceremony
Welcome to the very first Rylands String Quartet blog post! We’re excited to share with you a few thoughts and tips from our years of experience working in the wedding industry! To start us off we thought we’d write a little guide to choosing the music for your ceremony. Any topic suggestions for our next…
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