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"I was very impressed from the booking experience to the performance. I would definitely use 'last minute musicians' again. Arabesque played beautifully."

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"Caroline and Luke played at our wedding on Feb 24th in Bury St Edmunds and I cannot recommend Element String enough. They were absolutely fantastic and I feel lucky to have had them playing at our wedding. So many guests commented on the quality and variety of the music they played and how it created a great atmosphere for the event. From the outset we received quick responses from Caroline and a friendly and flexible approach. She was happy to adjust length of time and number of musicians to fit our budget. We had the duo to play as guests were arriving and having welcome drinks , then through the ceremony itself and for most of the drinks reception that followed. We had thought we would be indoors on the day given it was Feb but due to uncharacteristically hot weather , the drinks were taken outside onto the terrace. Caroline and Luke being very flexible moved outside with us which was amazing. The group have a good repertoire to select from so you can have classical for the more formal moments in your day and something more jazzy afterwards to give a party feel. The duo created the perfect level of sound for the size of our ceremony room and number of guests (around 85). If we had a greater budget we would have taken the trio or even quartet without thinking as their previous reviews were so positive. I’m sad that I didn’t get to meet Caroline and Luke properly to say a big thank you. On the wedding day itself everything just seems to happen around you without you having any chance to veer off schedule. I bumped into Caroline by chance as I was being shown into the dining room and she was lovely , very warm and friendly. She and Luke arrived nice and early to set up and what is great is they are fully acoustic. Everything you hear is fully their talent and no electrics/amplifiers and wires required so it is easy to set up in almost any part of the room you require. They created such atmosphere for our ceremony - I could not have been more delighted with them. If you are looking for musicians for your wedding or other event that are extremely talented in their range of music, flexible , easy to deal with , fairly priced and transparent - then look no further than Element Strings. "

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"Wow wow wow. I booked the quartet to play at my daughter Simone’s wedding. As soon as I heard them play in the church, I knew I had made the right decision. They made a special day extra special."

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"The Element String Quartet played at our wedding and were absolutely brilliant! We would highly recommend them to others for their event. We were really impressed with the quality of their playing and song selection as well as their professionalism throughout the process. Thank you Caroline and the team for helping to make our wedding the most special day!"

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" Bowfiddle Duo Hi Laura I just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding. We thoroughly enjoyed the music and day itself and had positive feedback from all of our guests too. I liked how Bittersweet Symphony played as we came in from having some photos taken! Thanks again Andreas"

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Hi Andreas, thank you for your lovely review. It was our pleasure to play for you and your guests. Glad that you enjoyed Bittersweet!

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"Flexible, professional with an excellent catalogue of music. The classical take on contemporary tunes was excellent. Recommend for any occasion requiring pleasant background music to enhance any setting inside or out."

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"It was all perfect! Thanks so much for helping make our day so special :) couldn't have been better! All the best, Megan "

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"Look no further. You have found the String Quartet for you. On Monday 4th August at Pendrall Hall in Codsall Wood, our daughter Lauren married her partner John in a truly unforgettable ceremony. We had the pleasure of booking Wigornia String Quartet to perform before, during, and after the ceremony — and they were absolutely superb. From the moment they arrived, their professionalism was evident. They were punctual, well-presented, and completely self-sufficient, which immediately put us at ease. Their calm, confident presence and clear experience with weddings gave us great reassurance that the musical side of the day was in safe hands — and it absolutely was. They played beautifully throughout, adapting seamlessly to the flow of the event without needing any direction. Their ability to read the room and respond intuitively was remarkable. One of the highlights was their performance of several modern pieces specially requested by Lauren — all delivered with elegance and flair, showing both versatility and genuine musical talent. Wigornia added a layer of sophistication and warmth to the day that we’ll always remember. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for accomplished, reliable, and truly gifted musicians for their special occasion."

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"It was so lovely to have you accompanying us in the church for the hymns - a refreshing change from the organ! Also, back at the marquee - it was beautiful having you play as we greeted each other - I am only sorry I didn't come over to tell you how much I was enjoying it. It was a very special day and you were a special part of it! With every best wish to you all. Angie's mum and dad "

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"Thank you so much for playing yesterday! You were just perfect! It was beautiful! I always dreamt of walking down the aisle to a string quartet and you made my dreams come true."

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"Dear Anne, Huge thanks to you and the orchestra for last night's concert. My hope was to create something joyous and celebratory - Vivaldi and Handel definitely obliged. Thanks for all your care, support, attention to detail and translation of my expression markings for the players. I was so pleased - reaction and fire. Please would you pass on my best wishes and thanks to everyone for being so brilliant. Thank you, Tony"

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"During the wedding breakfast you were much appreciated, listened to and talked about. Thank you so much!"

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"You were absolutely incredible at our wedding ceremony at Euridge in August. Their music created the most magical atmosphere from the moment guests arrived and walking down the aisle to your beautiful playing was unforgettable. So many of our guests told us how moving the music was and it's a memory we'll treasure forever. We are so grateful to you for making our day so special. Thank you again."

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"I wanted to thank you, for such incredible performances. We had so many comments and compliments about you all. You all added some magic to our day. I am so sorry, I didn't get a chance to say thank you or goodbye in person. I was whisked away to enter the tipi and I think that is when you went home. I hope you were well looked after and I would love to leave you a review, to say thank you. Thanks again, Victoria"

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"Excellent and very friendly. "

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