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Wedding Reception Music: How to Choose Between a String Quartet and a DJ

‍The perfect wedding is one that offers guests a beautiful, sensory experience. When getting ready for a wedding, you want to plan for an event that will delight your guests' taste buds, look incredible, and have a sound track that just feels right.

‍The music you play during your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will play a major part in how your loved ones enjoy the day's events. It should match your theme and the personality of your event. The reception in particular should be seen as a time to really express yourself and share the kind of music that delights you and your spouse both!

You might be into Top 100 Hits, or classic songs from the 60s, and think that a DJ is your only option when it comes to wedding reception music. But there are so many modern and old school numbers that a string quartet can perform at your wedding! You don’t have to choose a DJ, just so they can play the songs you want to hear. In fact, string quartets can play just about anything you wish to hear... within reason, of course. 😉

That said, you and your spouse should ask yourselves: what is mood we want to create for our celebration?

Will a string quartet create the kind of ambiance you dreamed of at your wedding? Will they perform the songs you and your friends would like to hear in a way that satisfies you? Maybe watch the video below of Britain's The Wedding String Quartet, and see if you can imagine this classic hip-hop tune playing at your reception...

‍Which Type of Music is Right for Your Wedding Reception?

‍If pop or contemporary music isn’t to your taste, and you prefer classical music for a more calm and traditional ambiance, then a DJ will not be able to create the same atmosphere as a live string quartet could. A group such as Artiva Strings will be able to curate a calming, ethereal mood, ideal for a relaxed and sophisticated wedding reception. And in between the Bach, Beethoven, and the Mozart, we can throw in your favorite Taylor Swift or Ed Sheeran songs, too!

In an ideal world, you would have both a DJ and string quartet performing music at your wedding reception. However, not all couples can stretch to make that work within their budget.

You should ultimately decide which option will help you create the vibe you desire for your event. Do you want everyone up on the dance floor all night? Or would you prefer a more elegant and timeless meal, sound tracked by relaxing background music?

If budget constraints are an issue for you but you would like to have a string quartet perform live music at your reception, ceremony, or cocktail hour, we can totally help! Our prices are extremely competitive, and you may find that after seeing them, a string quartet is not as unattainable as you might have thought.

There may be no need to pick between a string quartet and a DJ for your wedding, after all!

‍We Would Love To Make Your Wedding Feel Magical

‍We hope you found this post useful, and that it helped you decide which type of music is right for your wedding reception!

As a professional string quartet in Utah, we always aim to produce the type of moment-making performances that’ll inspire and delight your wedding guests. Artiva Strings offers an unparalleled standard of quality, affordability, and professionalism from the moment you get in touch with us, right through to the moment we pick up our bows on the big day.

If you would like to find out more about Artiva Strings, please feel free to check out our About Us page or follow us on social media! And if you’re interested in hiring us for your wedding day, don't be afraid to reach out and request a personalized quote.