Elegant Drinks Reception Music at Cubley Hall, Penistone

A Beautiful South Yorkshire Wedding at Cubley Hall

There's something wonderfully relaxed about a wedding at Cubley Hall. Nestled on the edge of the Peak District, just outside Penistone, this charming countryside venue combines beautiful gardens, rolling Yorkshire views and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, making it a fantastic choice for couples planning an elegant South Yorkshire wedding.

As a string quartet based in nearby Penistone, we're always delighted to perform at Cubley Hall. Being just a few minutes away means we know the venue well and enjoy working alongside its experienced wedding team to help create a seamless and memorable day for every couple.

For Amy and Tom's wedding, we were invited to perform throughout their drinks reception, providing the perfect soundtrack as guests relaxed in the sunshine, enjoyed drinks and celebrated with the newlyweds before the wedding breakfast.

Live Music for a Summer Drinks Reception

The drinks reception is one of our favourite parts of any wedding day.

While the couple are busy having their photographs taken, live music keeps guests entertained, encourages conversation and creates a sophisticated atmosphere that's difficult to achieve with a playlist alone.

For Amy and Tom, we performed beside Cubley Hall's beautiful bandstand, one of the venue's most picturesque spots and a wonderful location for outdoor live music.

As the newlyweds arrived to join their guests, we welcomed them with the traditional Bridal Chorus ("Here Comes the Bride") by Richard Wagner before continuing with a carefully chosen selection of music.

Throughout the afternoon, guests enjoyed a varied programme including contemporary chart hits, popular classics, jazz favourites, Disney music and timeless love songs – the perfect accompaniment to champagne, canapés and garden celebrations.

Why Choose a String Quartet for Your Cubley Hall Wedding?

One of the reasons we love performing at Cubley Hall is the flexibility of the venue.

Whether you're planning:

• an outdoor drinks reception in the gardens

• a ceremony in the Garden Pavilion

• a celebration in the beautifully restored Barn

• or a relaxed summer wedding with panoramic countryside views

live string music adds elegance and atmosphere without overpowering conversation.

Unlike recorded music, a string quartet creates a warm, welcoming ambience that helps guests relax while complementing the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Planning Your Wedding at Cubley Hall?

If you've recently booked Cubley Hall or are considering it for your wedding, we'd love to help create the perfect soundtrack for your day.

Our repertoire includes carefully arranged pieces, ranging from classical favourites and jazz standards to modern artists including Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Queen, Disney and Bridgerton-inspired music.

Whether you're looking for music for your ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast or all three, we'll work with you to create a performance that's completely personal to your celebration.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Have you performed at Cubley Hall before?

  Yes. As we're based in nearby Penistone, Cubley Hall is one of our favourite local venues, and we're very familiar with its layout, gardens and ceremony spaces.

• Can you perform outdoors?

  Absolutely. We regularly perform outdoors at Cubley Hall, provided suitable shelter is available to protect the musicians and our instruments from the weather.

• What music do you play during a drinks reception?

  Our repertoire includes over 400 arrangements covering classical music, pop, film soundtracks, jazz, Disney, musical theatre and contemporary favourites. We'll tailor the programme to suit the style of your wedding.

• How long do you usually perform?

  Most drinks receptions last between 90 minutes and two hours, although we can tailor our performance to fit your schedule.

• How much does a string quartet cost?

  Our most popular packages begin from £600, including live music for your ceremony and drinks reception.

  You can view other options here.

Congratulations

Congratulations once again to Amy and Tom. It was a pleasure to be part of your beautiful wedding at Cubley Hall, and we wish you every happiness for the future.

A special thank you also goes to Julie, who stepped in for Natalie, and to the wonderful Sandra and the team at Cubley Hall for making the day run so smoothly.