Elevate Your Wedding with Live String Music
Make your wedding truly special with the elegance of live string music. Our fabulous musicians bring warmth and sophistication to every moment, from the ceremony to the reception, ensuring your day is seamless and magical — long after the last note fades!
Why choose Vivid
Strings for your
Wedding?
We carefully curate performances that truly reflect your story, creating unforgettable moments and memories that will last a lifetime.
01. Experienced Musicians
Vivid artists are highly skilled professionals with a wealth of experience performing around across Australasia and abroad with prestigious ensembles — performing is our full time gig and passion! Your wedding entertainment will be in great hands, filled with talent and artistry that will make it truly unforgettable.
02. From Beethoven to Beyoncé
We cover it all! Whether you dream of a classic piece for your ceremony or a modern pop hit to keep guests entertained, our vast repertoire adds a personal touch that fits your style. We provide expert guidance to help you select the ideal music for your big day.
03. Customisable Packages
Our bookings start from $800 and are specially curated to bring your vision to life, whether for an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration. We believe in transparency when it comes to pricing, and we always do our best to accommodate your requests to ensure your wedding is just as you’ve imagined (or better!)
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I have always dreamed of having string musicians at our wedding, and I can confidently say that you will not regret choosing Vivid Strings.
— THAO PHAM • 2024 Bride
At a glance
Choosing string musicians
for your wedding day
Guest Arrival | Welcome guests with sophisticated background string music — featuring a mix of classical, pop covers, jazz, or other genres to set the tone.
Processional | Walk down the aisle to your favourite song — a live string performance of you and your fiancé's special tune adds a personal and emotional touch.
Signing of the Register | Elevate the moment with up to two instrumental songs — keeping a refined and elegant atmosphere for your guests.
Recessional | Celebrate your new journey with an upbeat, triumphant piece of music that marks the start of your life together.
Departure | Maintain the celebratory vibe as guests exit the venue, carrying the excitement into the next part of the celebration.
We can also provide music for key moments in religious ceremonies.
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Background Music | Continue the musical experience with live strings as guests mingle and enjoy drinks and canapés — seamlessly bridging the transition between the ceremony and reception. We can help you choose a fabulous playlist that you know your guests will enjoy while you’re taking wedding party photos.
Flexible Ensemble Options | Choose an ensemble that best fits the tone of your event. Whether you prefer a solo instrumentalist* for an intimate vibe, a string duo or trio for a more layered experience, or a string quartet for a full-bodied sound, we can tailor the music to suit your style. For a modern twist, consider adding electric strings for a more dynamic feel.
* A soloist is perfect for intimate weddings. For gatherings larger than 30 guests, the PA package offering must be added on. Please enquire for more information about this service.
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Dinner Background Music | Set the tone for a beautiful experience with live strings while you wine, dine and celebrate! We can curate a playlist that reflects your style, ensuring a seamless atmosphere throughout dinner. If your space is large, consider amplifying the strings so that the music can fill all the corners of the room — you don’t want any guests missing out!
First Dance | Make your first dance unforgettable by walking onto the floor with live accompaniment. This moment becomes even more personal and magical when performed live, turning it into a lasting memory that both you and your guests will cherish.
Evening Entertainment | Keep the momentum going by pairing one of our amazing electric soloists with your DJ. Imagine a violin roaming through your guests getting the energy up! Or if dancing isn’t quite your thing, perhaps have a short performance by a string orchestra that will be sure to wow your guests.
Versatile string ensemble options for every occasion
Choose the perfect ensemble for your wedding day with Vivid Strings’ range of options — an elegant solo violinist or cellist to serenade you down the aisle, or a string quartet to perform background music while you dine, dance and celebrate! Live music is ideal for all parts of your special day and our strings will be sure to elevate it to the next level!
Our Booking Process
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Fill out our online form with details about your event vision. We'll follow up with personalised options and a quote tailored to your needs.
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Once you're ready to move forward, confirm via email, review our T&Cs, and we’ll send an invoice for a $200 deposit to reserve your date and musicians.
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Six weeks before your event, we’ll provide an online form to gather any remaining details, including music requests, dress code, and day-of contacts, so you can relax and enjoy.
Music Selection
At Vivid Strings, we believe music sets the heart of any celebration.
Explore our diverse music collection—featuring classical masterpieces and modern favourites—to build a personalised playlist that reflects your unique style on your wedding day. Preview selections and let us help create a beautiful atmosphere that brings your vision to life and make it a truly memorable experience.
A Guide To:
Choosing Your Music
For your wedding day
Frequently Asked Questions
Making Your Wedding Unforgettable with Vivid Strings
Have another question? Send us an email - hello@vividstrings.com
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The musicians will arrive 20 minutes before your event commences to set up their own music stand, instrument and music.
What you will need to provide is an area of at least 4 square metres for the musicians to perform in. It is also essential they have another safe space close to where they’re performing so they can store their instrument cases and personal belongings.
Each musician on the day needs an armless, flat chair as well as sufficient lighting to read the music.
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Our instruments are fragile and sensitive to harsh conditions. It is essential that we play under protection from direct sunlight, rain or wind. If no protection such as a large reinforced umbrella, marquee or a veranda is available for us, it is at the musicians’ discretion on the day whether they continue playing or move to a more appropriate area.
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We try to keep our song changes to a minimum so the flow of the music isn’t disrupted. However, musicians must take 10 mins every hour of playing. For event bookings of three hours or more, a meal break of 30 minutes is required.
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Water is always appreciated and for longer bookings of 3 hours or more, a meal should be provided for each musician.
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Yes, venues at locations outside of either city will incur a travel fee. This is calculated at $60 per hour per musician.
Some examples:
Your wedding ceremony is in Martinborough - return travel time from Wellington CBD is estimated at 3 hours therefore each musician will receive $180 NZD.
Your birthday event is on the Mornington Peninsula - return travel time from Melbourne Central is estimated at 2.5 hours therefore each musician will receive $150 AUD.
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In New Zealand, we typically service the Greater Wellington Region however we are more than happy to discuss with you alternative locations across New Zealand and can provide you with various options and quotes for your request.
In Australia, we typically service Melbourne and venues within Greater Melbourne, however we are more than happy to discuss options to travel across Victoria for your event and can discuss a suitable quote for you.
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This will be at the ensembles’ discretion. If it is decided that they continue, an overtime fee in 15 minute increments at $30 per player will be invoiced to you after the event. This invoice will need to be paid within 7 days as per our T&Cs.
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Typically our musicians wear formal, elegant/cocktail or 'glam' black clothing depending on the nature of the function.
If you have requests or preferences for the attire of your event entertainment, such as colours for a summer garden party, please let us know and we will do our very best to accommodate!
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Yes, of course! If your special song or piece isn’t in our repertoire list, we are more than happy to arrange it for you. A nominal fee will be discussed for this and we will require at least 21 days notice before the event.