What is the difference between a string quartet, trio and duo?
A string quartet is the flagship ensemble for weddings. However, to save money, a lot of brides decide to go with a string trio, which provides about 80% of the sound of a string quartet. A string duo generates only about 30% the sound of a quartet, because the arrangements can’t make up for the loss of 4 part harmony with only 2 instruments. We strongly recommend going with at least a trio, or trumpet/string trio or duo, for outdoor weddings, because the string duo does not carry very well by itself.
