How Solas Strings is transforming wedding music with modern, personalised string performances for ceremonies and receptions

The wedding industry keeps evolving, shifting from traditional multi-day celebrations to more intimate, creative, and personal experiences. Music is no exception. We caught up with Alleya Weibel, Director at Solas Strings, to talk about how string music is changing the wedding game. “String musicians have always been a wedding staple,” Alleya shares. “For years, we have seen ceremonies begin with Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis), Canon in D (Pachelbel), or Wildest Dreams (Taylor Swift). Now, we’re seeing new songs take trend, like Ordinary (Alex Warren) and Adore U (Fred Again).” One surprising hit this year? The Formula 1 theme song, performed by a string trio. “These fun songs add personality and flair to processional exits or drinks receptions,” Alleya says. 

Cinematic favourites like Einaudi, Hans Zimmer, and John Williams are also in high demand. Genres like afrobeats and R&B are making their way into daytime moments too, especially when performed on violin, sax, or vocals. But the biggest shift? The rise of Bridgerton-style covers. This essentially refers to string quartet covers of songs from any time and genre.

Founded in 2020, London-based Solas Strings is a modern, award-winning ensemble of conservatoire-trained musicians. Performing globally across genres, from classical to Bollywood, they offer bespoke musical experiences for ceremonies, drinks receptions, and full-day celebrations. 

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