Athena Strings is a modern and exciting string group, perfect for weddings and other special occasions.
Athena Strings Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£339
Athena Strings Details

Learn New Songs
Take Requests

Type of Performer(s) or Business

Ensemble / Group

Primary Instrument(s)

Strings

Style of Music

Drinks / Cocktails Music
Swing / Jive
Reception Music
Acoustic
Ceremony Music
Funk / 70s / Disco
Classical
Soul / Motown / RnB
Pop / Rock
Jazz
Latin / Salsa
Ceilidh Irish / Traditional
Rat Pack / Swing
Tribute
Athena Strings Full Description
Athena Strings is perfect for your wedding, making it a day that you and your guests will never forget. We have played at hundreds of wedding and events worldwide, including a performance for David Cameron and President Xi Jinping of China on his state visit to the UK. Our players perform regularly for orchestras including the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Hallé, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Manchester Camerata and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. We pride ourselves on the quality and versatility we provide, making Athena Strings a ‘must-have’ for your occasion. Whether it be your wedding, a corporate function, a party or any other kind of event, we love what we do and are always excited to be able to enhance it. Throughout the process, you deal with us directly, keeping costs down and making it an individualised experience.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Jess
Hi, I'm Jess! First of all, congratulations! Planning a wedding can seem quite daunting but my biggest piece of advice is, enjoy it! Please get in contact if you wish to enquire about the wedding packages we offer. Please let me know your wedding date and venue so I can provide as much information as possible for you. I look forward to hearing from you. Jess x

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Reviews
(46)
Kelly & Ross
Happy couple married in August
December 2018
The perfect touch to our wedding

A BIG thank you to Athena Strings for playing our ceremony and for truly making our day. I had my heart set on walking down the aisle to Holst’s Jupiter (I Vow to Thee) and was so pleased when we found it in Athena Strings repertoire, it was magical. Dealing with Jess in the lead up to the wedding was effortless, she was so friendly and the website and client area was easy to use which was great. All of our guests commented on how amazing the guys were and that they complemented the ceremony and setting perfectly, with many of our guests tearing up due to the beautiful music. Thank you again you again, you are all incredibly talented!

Kayleigh
Happy couple married in October
December 2018
Simply beautiful

We have recently booked Athena for our wedding. Such an amazing mix of songs and willing to take on new requests. Just absolutely perfect for what we wanted and nothing was too much trouble!

Steffany Gilbert
Happy couple married in October
November 2018
Sounded amazing!

I’ve always been a massive fan of strings so I knew I definitely wanted it to be a part of my special day. And Athena Strings did not disappoint! I was really impressed with how they sounded on the day and the choice of music was exactly what I’d asked for. Created a great atmosphere and had guests mentioning how good they were.

Michelle cordwell (formerly Murr)
Happy couple married in May
November 2018
Literally music to our ears!!

I first come to know about Athena strings when looking for a string quartet for our wedding. My now husband and I instantly fell in love with their sound so we contacted them immediately. They were so quick to reply to any questions each time we contacted them, and so friendly, thorough yet professional with such an extensive repertoire. They even went out of their way to play at our venue which was out of their usual area. Hearing them play as I walked down the aisle was an experience I’ll never forget. Their sound is amazing and far exceeded the expectations I’m formed even hearing them online! After the church they travelled to our reception venue to play until the wedding breakfast. All of our guests commented on how brilliant they were, playing modern songs as well as old classics to suit everyone!! Thank you Athena, you truly were fantastic and had such a wonderful impact on our day!!

Deborah & John
Happy couple married in November
November 2018
Athena Strings were amazing!

We booked Athena Strings for our wedding in June 2018. From the get go, they were very responsive with the messages and very accommodating with any requests we had. They were punctual on the day and played amazingly. All of our guests commented on how good they were. I highly recommend them.

Millie and Ross
Happy couple married in December
March 2018
Thank you for being part of our special day.

We would just like to say a big thank you for being part of our special day. It wouldn't of been the same without you. Ourselves and our guests certainly had a fantastic time and we will defiantly be recommending you in the future.

Cheryl and Luke Waghorne
Happy couple married in August
March 2018
You were fantastic and I can't thankyou enough.

Thank you for playing at mine and Luke's wedding on the 11th of August, I couldn't of asked for a better day and it all started by hearing you play as I walked down the aisle. Guests commented on how fitting and beautiful the chosen music was. You were fantastic and I can't thankyou enough.

Emma and Liam Edwards
Happy couple married in August
March 2018
It made our ceremony so special

Thank you so much for performing at our wedding on 18/08/18 it really did make our ceremony so special. From hearing you whilst I was waiting to walk down the aisle, to now hear you when we watch the video of our ceremony - we can’t thank you enough and I would recommend you to anyone wanting a friendly, easy to get hold of and talented group of musicians. Thank you again from Emma and Liam Edwards xx

Amy Bold
Happy couple married in December
March 2018
These guys are just amazing.

These guys are just amazing. Such talented musicians with a huge variety of music to choose from. They played at our wedding a few weeks ago and we couldn't have asked for a nicer touch. Jess is so friendly, efficient & helpful so makes it super easy to book, discuss and plan your day/music requirements with. Thanks again � x

Amy Jones
Happy couple married in September
March 2018
Thank you!

Thank you Athena Strings for playing at our wedding in August. You were amazing.

Athena Strings Location & Contact Details
Address
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

My most memorable wedding was a Disney themed day. We had so much fun playing lots of Disney music and admiring the beautifully decorated venue!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Modern, exciting, versatile, fun and must-have!

What about your business are you most proud of?

We started Athena Strings as students. We have now all graduated and now run an extremely successful business providing music for hundreds of weddings across the country. We have an extraordinary amount of repertoire and are happy to write any songs we don't have.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Enjoy the planning process!! It may seem stressful at times but the big day goes by so quickly! You need to enjoy the time leading up to it as much as the big day itself.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

We played at a Christmas wedding and the couple had hand-made their favours. These were individual festive chutneys for each table. They were delicious!

Describe your typical process with a couple.

When you contact me with your wedding date/venue I will provide a breakdown of our four main packages. You then let me know if you wish to proceed and I will invoice you. Once we have received your deposit I will provide you with the password to access the Booking Area on our website. Here you need to complete a Music Request Form with your final song choices and timings and return this to us no later than 6 weeks before the wedding. Thats it!

What makes a romantic first dance?

Ed Sheeran - Perfect is extremely popular at the minute and is such a lovely song!

What is your number one floor-filler?

Living On A Prayer gets everyone singing!

Which band from the past would you most like to have been part of?

I would have liked to work with Michael Jackson - his music is one of a kind.

What is the soundtrack to your life?

This is really hard.... It can vary between The Simpsons theme tune when I am busy to Bach's Air on a G String when I am more relaxed!
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