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Chicago, St. Louis & Kansas City's Premier Wedding String Quartet

Wedding String Quartet in St. Louis, Chicago & Kansas City

The soundtrack to your forever moment. Conservatory-trained musicians. Cinematic arrangements.

Live music for the moments that matter most. Your ceremony, your first dance, every hour in between. Conservatory-trained musicians performing the songs you love, in a way that genuinely shapes the feel of the day.

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"Most gorgeous wedding music! Lots of comments from guests. Not a dry eye in the house!"

Jenny R. Google Review

★★★★★

"So much more than background music. It truly felt like we were attending a beautiful concert."

Catherine Smith Mother of the Groom • Google Review

★★★★★

"If you can book them, book them!!"

Karen Rojek Mother of the Bride • Google Review

★★★★★

"We were truly so thrilled to have PSQ play for us. We got so many compliments!"

Paul Bulus Google Review

★★★★★

"I cannot say enough good things about PSQ. Do not look any further!"

Morgan Elizabeth Google Review

★★★★★

"Absolutely floored by their performance. We could not recommend them more."

Rob Davidson Google Review

★★★★★

"Wonderful job! Very friendly, professional and quick to respond. I highly recommend them!"

Larry Zuber Father of the Bride • Google Review

★★★★★

"Rebecca played solo violin at our ceremony. It was wonderful!"

Ed Lopatto Google Review

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"Working with Rebecca and the quartet was such a great experience! One of the easiest parts of wedding planning."

Francesca Montesano Google Review

★★★★★

"Made our Chicago wedding absolutely magical. Our guests were raving."

Michael W. The Drake Hotel, Chicago

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From First Call to Perfect Day

Why Couples Choose Us

1

Thoughtfully Guided Planning

Share your date, venue, and the moments you most want music to shape. A dedicated coordinator handles song selection, timing, and vendor coordination, so the only thing left for you is to be present.

2

Moments Guests Remember

Your favorite songs reimagined for strings. Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Bridgerton-era classics arranged for the room you're standing in. Familiar enough to feel personal, cinematic enough to feel new.

3

A Moment You'll Relive Forever

Live music creates an emotional resonance a playlist never could. We rehearse every note of your custom playlist until it's perfect, so when your song fills the room, you'll feel it.

4

Flawless From Start to Finish

We arrive early, coordinate with your planner, dress impeccably, and handle every transition from prelude to recessional without a hitch. Your guests will never forget it.

Our Approach

More Than Background Music

Project String Quartet is for couples who want their wedding to feel personal, emotionally immersive, and thoughtfully chosen.

Our musicians are conservatory-trained performers who bring artistry, warmth, and sophistication to every celebration. We arrange familiar songs into live performances that genuinely shape the atmosphere of the day.

If music is simply another checklist item, we may not be the right fit. But if you care deeply about how your wedding feels, not just how it looks, we'd love to create something unforgettable with you.

Wedding Packages

Tailored to Your Celebration

Every package includes personalized song consultation and day-of coordination

Ceremony Package

The essential wedding experience

  • 30-minute prelude as guests arrive
  • Processional music (wedding party & bride)
  • Unity ceremony music (candle, sand, etc.)
  • Recessional celebration
  • 10-minute postlude as guests exit
  • Personalized song consultation

Available Ensembles

String Quartet • String Trio • Violin & Cello Duo

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Ceremony + Cocktails

The complete experience

  • Everything in Ceremony Package
  • 60-minute cocktail hour performance
  • Mix of classical & contemporary hits
  • Smooth transition between ceremony and cocktail hour
  • Extended song consultation
  • Custom song arrangements available

Available Ensembles

String Quartet • String Trio • Violin & Cello Duo

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Real Wedding Moments

What Couples Say

5.0 ★★★★★ Google Reviews
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We had Project String Quartet play for our daughter's wedding at St Louis Union Station Hotel. They are wonderful, top notch musicians with an extensive catalog of songs. They even arranged a new song the bride and groom wanted. If you can book them, book them!!

Karen Rojek

Mother of the Bride • Google Review

★★★★★

Where do I begin?! When we decided on having our wedding in St. Louis, I was so surprised to find a pop quartet based there. Their vast song selection and ability to learn new songs was a huge bonus. So many guests commented on how fun the vibe was. Do not look any further than PSQ!

Morgan Dean

Bride • The Knot

★★★★★

We were absolutely floored by their performance at our wedding. From the ceremony to cocktail hour, PSQ was incredible performing both classical pieces and popular renditions. We could not recommend them more.

Hanna & Rob

Wedding Wire

★★★★★

From the very first prelude piece to the final postlude selection, Project String Quartet took us on a journey. It was so much more than background music. It truly felt like we were attending a beautiful concert. When you have guest after guest coming up to tell you how incredible the music was, you know something special happened.

Catherine Smith

Mother of the Groom • Google Review

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Hear the Difference

Sample Our Sound

From ceremony classics to cocktail hour favorites, hear why couples choose PSQ

Featured Performance - Project String Quartet

Music From the Screen

Project String Quartet performing Merry-Go-Round of Life from Howl's Moving Castle, Joe Hisaishi string quartet arrangement
Merry-Go-Round of LifeJoe Hisaishi • Howl's Moving Castle

More Performances

Golden Hour

JVKE • Ceremony

Cheap Thrills

Sia • Party

Wrecking Ball

Miley Cyrus • Party

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Stevie Wonder • Cocktail Hour

Birds of a Feather

Billie Eilish • First Dance

Don't Stop Me Now

Queen • Party

Project String Quartet performing When She Loved Me from Toy Story 2, Sarah McLachlan string quartet arrangement
When She Loved MeSarah McLachlan • Toy Story 2
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Not Planning a Wedding?

We Score Rooms, Too

Galas, product launches, award ceremonies, and full stage productions.

Cinematic

Dream Is Collapsing

Hans Zimmer wrote this for Inception, and nobody has ever asked for it at a first dance. It is what we reach for when a room needs to hold its breath, in the ninety seconds before a reveal or an announcement.

Hans Zimmer · Inception · Under two minutes

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Rebecca Hamilton, conservatory-trained violinist and founder of Project String Quartet St. Louis

Meet the Founder

Rebecca Hamilton

"We're not just providing background music. We're creating the soundtrack to people's most important moments."

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, where the Chicago Symphony Orchestra was part of our cultural fabric. After studying at Northwestern University, I continued to The Juilliard School in New York, where I learned what it really means to pursue musical excellence.

When I settled in St. Louis and started Project String Quartet, I brought all of that experience with me: the musical sophistication from conservatory training, the understanding of performance pressure from concert halls, and the appreciation for how music connects communities.

I've recorded with Ariana Grande, Andrea Bocelli, and Justin Timberlake. I've performed on soundtracks for House of Cards and Star Trek Discovery. But honestly? There's nothing quite like playing "At Last" as a bride walks toward her future.

Education The Juilliard School, M.M.
Teaching Washington University
Orchestra St. Louis Symphony

World-Class Talent

Featured Musicians

Rebecca Hamilton - Violin - St. Louis wedding string quartet musician

Rebecca Hamilton

Violin

Founder of Project String Quartet. M.M. from The Juilliard School; B.M. from Northwestern University. Performs with the St. Louis Symphony and teaches at Washington University. Recording credits include Ariana Grande, Andrea Bocelli, and soundtracks for House of Cards and Star Trek: Discovery.

Nathan Hsu - Cellist for St. Louis and Chicago weddings

Nathan Hsu

Cello

Has performed with the Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis, the Missouri All-State Orchestra, and ensembles through Webster University's Community Music School. Featured soloist appearances include the Gateway Festival Orchestra, the Belleville Philharmonic, the Town and Country Symphony, the Alton Symphony, and the University City Orchestra.

Shannon Merciel - Cellist St. Louis Symphony wedding musician

Shannon Merciel

Cello

Section cellist with the Omaha Symphony. BM from the University of Missouri-Columbia; MM from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Performs with the St. Louis Symphony and The Muny. Founder of Trio Doyenne, established in Glasgow in 2018.

Graham Woodland - Violinist for St. Louis weddings

Graham Woodland

Violin

Assistant concertmaster of the Missouri Symphony Orchestra. MM from The Hartt School with Suzuki Pedagogy emphasis; BM from the University of Missouri. Suzuki violin faculty at Webster University's Community Music School, where he also conducts the String Ensemble.

McKayla Talasek - Violin and Viola for Missouri wedding string quartet

McKayla Talasek

Violin & Viola

Section violist with the Reno Philharmonic and Reno Chamber Orchestra; assistant principal viola with the Missouri Symphony. MM in Viola from the University of Nevada, Reno (Magna Cum Laude). Substitutes with the St. Louis Symphony. Teaches at Webster Community Music School and Forsyth School.

Grace Park - Cellist for Chicago and St. Louis wedding events

Grace Park

Cello

Associate principal cellist of the Muncie Symphony Orchestra. BM and MM from Yeung-nam University (Korea); Artist Diploma from Ball State University. Substitutes with the Indianapolis Symphony and the St. Louis Symphony. Teaches at Lindenwood University and the SIU-Edwardsville Suzuki program.

Manuela Topalbegovic - Wedding violinist St. Louis

Manuela Topalbegovic

Violin

Second violinist of the Perseid String Quartet. MM in Violin Performance from UMKC (graduate string quartet assistantship); BM from Webster University. Performs with Union Avenue Opera, Bach Society of St. Louis, and the Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis. Teaches at Webster CMS and Washington University.

Amy Greenhalgh - Viola St. Louis Symphony wedding musician

Amy Greenhalgh

Viola

MA from Oxford University; MM from the Royal College of Music. Former principal violist of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Santiago, Chile. Recorded for Decca and Deutsche Grammophon. Substitutes with the St. Louis Symphony and serves as Teacher of Applied Music and Assistant Dean of Advising at Washington University in St. Louis.

Symphony Credentials

St. Louis Symphony

Orchestra

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Orchestra

Kansas City Symphony

Orchestra

Where We Perform

String Quartet Services in St. Louis, Chicago & Kansas City

From historic ballrooms to botanic gardens, these are the rooms we return to across the Midwest. From historic ballrooms to rustic vineyards, we bring the perfect sound to every space. Explore our Bridgerton-style arrangements.

St. Louis String Quartet Venues

  • Piper Palm House
  • The Coronado
  • Windows on Washington
  • NEO on Locust
  • 9th Street Abbey
  • Chase Park Plaza
  • Missouri Botanical Garden

St. Louis venue guide

Chicago String Quartet Venues

  • The Drake Hotel
  • Chicago Cultural Center
  • Salvage One
  • Ivy Room
  • Morgan Manufacturing
  • Epiphany Arts Center

Chicago hiring guide

Missouri Vineyards & Estates

  • Chandler Hill Vineyards
  • Chaumette Vineyards
  • The Larimore
  • The Inns at St. Albans
  • Westwind Hills
  • Villa Antonio Winery

Kansas City String Quartet

  • Kauffman Center
  • Union Station KC
  • Nelson-Atkins Museum
  • The Madrid Theatre
  • Boulevard Brewing Co.

See the Difference

Not All Wedding Music Is Created Equal

Spotify Playlist

DIY background music

Visual Impact A phone and a speaker
Guest Reaction Nobody notices
Your Songs Original recordings only
Ceremony Moment Press play and hope
Coordination You handle everything
The Memory "The music was fine"

Generic Wedding Band

One-size-fits-all entertainment

Visual Impact Amps, drums, and a stage
Guest Reaction Fun but forgettable
Your Songs Their setlist, not yours
Ceremony Moment Too loud for vows
Coordination Limited flexibility
The Memory "They were pretty good"

Project String Quartet

Bespoke musical experience

Visual Impact Four musicians in concert black
Guest Reaction "Is that Billie Eilish on strings?!"
Your Songs Custom arrangement of any song
Ceremony Moment Live music as you walk the aisle
Coordination We handle everything
The Memory "The quartet made our wedding"
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Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

Is a string quartet worth it for a wedding?
Absolutely, and it's more accessible than you might think. Live music creates an emotional presence that speakers and playlists simply cannot replicate. When your song fills the room performed by real musicians just feet away, the moment becomes visceral. Couples consistently tell us their string quartet was the single most commented-on detail of their entire wedding. We offer duo, trio, and quartet options to fit a range of budgets.
Can you play the specific songs we want?
Yes, that's what makes us different. We don't hand you a fixed list and say "pick from these." If a song is meaningful to you, we'll arrange it for strings. From Taylor Swift to classic Motown to the indie track playing when you had your first kiss, we create custom arrangements so your wedding sounds like your love story. Custom arrangements are quoted per song, and we confirm the cost with you before any writing begins.
Our wedding is coming up. Is that enough time?
Probably! While we recommend booking 9–12 months out (especially for peak season, May through October), we regularly accommodate shorter timelines. If your date is weeks away rather than months, reach out anyway. We'll be honest about availability and can often make it work. The sooner you inquire, the better your chances.
What if we have a smaller budget?
We offer flexible ensemble sizes to match your budget without compromising quality. A violin and cello duo delivers a beautiful, rich sound at a lower price point than a full quartet. A string trio is another popular option. Every ensemble features the same conservatory-trained musicians and custom arrangements. The experience scales gracefully. Share your budget when you inquire and we'll find the best option for you. For a full breakdown of what drives pricing, see our wedding string quartet cost guide.
What about outdoor ceremonies?
We love playing outdoors. Some of our most beautiful performances have been in gardens, vineyards, and courtyards. We just ask for two things: shade to protect our instruments from direct sunlight, and an indoor backup plan in case of weather. Our instruments are sensitive to temperature and humidity extremes, but with basic precautions, outdoor ceremonies are absolutely doable and stunning.
How is PSQ different from other string quartets?
Three things set us apart. First, our musicians aren't freelancers from a booking agency. They perform with the St. Louis Symphony, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Kansas City Symphony. That's the caliber you're hiring. Second, we specialize in contemporary arrangements; we turn pop, R&B, and indie songs into elegant string covers your guests won't expect. Third, we handle all coordination with your planner, venue, and other vendors so you don't have to manage a thing.
What about venue insurance requirements?
We've got you covered. If your venue requires liability insurance, we can provide day-of coverage for a small additional fee. Many venues actually waive this requirement for acoustic string groups since we don't use amplification or heavy equipment. Either way, let us know your venue's requirements and we'll handle the paperwork.
Do you have a wedding string quartet near me?
Most likely, yes. We perform regularly across the Midwest and Upper South with dedicated local pages for each market: St. Louis, Chicago, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Columbus, Cincinnati, Detroit, Louisville, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Nashville. We also travel to destination weddings across the Midwest and beyond. If your city is not listed, tell us your venue and we will confirm whether we can cover it.

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Behind the Scenes

See us in action, from wedding ceremonies to rehearsal sessions to studio recordings.

Project String Quartet performing at a wedding ceremony Rebecca Hamilton performing violin String quartet at Piper Palm House St. Louis String quartet performing at Union Station corporate event
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Let's Create Your Musical Story

Tell us about your wedding, and we'll build the perfect soundtrack for your celebration.

Dreaming of classical elegance, contemporary romance, or a mix of both? We'll help you create moments your guests will remember forever. We also travel for destination weddings.

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