This review is quite overdue, but I cannot state how incredibly happy my wife and I were with choosing to go with Cattus Quartet. They played at our wedding ceremony and their music created the perfect atmosphere to make our ceremony a beautiful experience. Lydia, who was our primary contact, was incredibly pleasant, helpful and communicative throughout, both when we were first initially inquiring about their services, as well as when we were coordinating everything the last couple of weeks leading up to the big day. Additionally, she also helped put us in contact with a vocalist and pianist, whom also performed with them. They performed a beautiful mix of classic wedding and church songs, which is a testament to their versatile skill with both popular and religious music. There are not enough superlatives to describe Cattus and I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone. Their beautiful music creates an unforgettable experience. read more

Lydia was our primary contact and she was a dream to work with. Her professionalism, attentiveness, and creativity made for such a pleasant experience. She was instrumental (pun intended?) in helping us select the perfect music choices for every element of the wedding day. Their music selection is incredibly diverse and versatile; from classical staples to contemporary covers, Cattus beautifully performed music that appealed to our guests of all ages and musical tastes. Cattus Quartet provided the ceremony music and also performed during our cocktail hour. The ceremony music was angelic, having strings accompany my bride's walk down the aisle created a perfect soundtrack to a memory I will never forget. Their performance during cocktail hour was fun, energetic, and unique; weeks after the wedding, I am still receiving so many compliments on their music. Music is such an integral element in creating the perfect atmosphere and tone for your wedding. Having a string quartet was such a fun and intimate detail. Cattus is an absolute dream to work with. Their professionalism and experience distinguish them in an industry that has many quality options; their beautiful music creates memories that you will cherish forever. read more

I had the opportunity of working with Cattus Quartet for a wedding earlier this month at the Bel-Air Bay Club (I'm a wedding DJ). From the moment they arrived on site, they were friendly, professional, and focused on getting everything perfect for the couple. They took the initiative of discussing timing for the processionals with myself and the coordinator in advance-this ensured that everything ran smoothly at the ceremony. The music itself was wonderful. I look forward to working with Cattus Quartet again in the future! read more

The Cattus Quartet performed at our grand holiday event in late January. We booked with one of the quartet members Lydia and she was pleasant and efficient to work with. The group arrived early and did an AMAZING job performing some new and old favorites including the pleasing the crowd with their Game of Thrones theme! I not only highly recommend Cattus Quartet for any event or party that you wish to impress but we will be reserving them again for our next year's holiday party! read more

This review is long overdue. We had the honor of having Cattus Quartet perform at our wedding as guests arrived and during the the ceremony. They were absolutely awesome to work with and we loved having modern song options to entertain our guests upon arrival. From Guns & Roses to Lady Gaga, everyone absolutely loved the live music. We also loved walking down the aisle to their gorgeous rendition of "Can't Help Falling In Love," and they sent us off with a bang with the Beatles classic, "All You Need Is Love." Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without them and we can't thank them enough for their beautiful music. Plus the fact that they donate a portion to animal causes fit right in line with us as a couple. If you're looking for an exceptional quartet to make your big day even more special, this is the one! Thank you! read more

Cattus Quartet - String Quartet - Musicians Near Me

See all

I was initially indifferent when my wife suggested we have a string quartet for our outdoor wedding ceremony, but I am so glad I listened to her as we were able to seamlessly customize the tone of our ceremony to our music selection and transition from each portion of our ceremony smoothly! I only realize this after the fact, but you really have more creativity latitude with your ceremony when using a live performing group like Cattus Quartet. I recently went to a beautiful outdoor ceremony where the music was played from a stereo and the moment, the effect, the vibe was just not the same. My wife found Cattus Quartet off of Gigmasters and ultimately went with Lydia and her group not only because of their vast library of songs and affordable rate, but because they also donate a portion of their proceeds to animal welfare groups. Lydia was extremely easy to work with. For instance, I wanted to add some background music during my vows and was able to secretly coordinate that with Lydia. My wife also really wanted to walk up to Sweet Disposition by Temper Trap, but specifically wanted me to see her for the first time at a specific part in that song; Cattus Quartet made that happen without a hitch. They sounded great and added to the already beautiful ambiance of our ceremony site at Westlake Village Inn. If you are looking for a string quartet, go with Cattus Quartet. If you are thinking of using a stereo, please listen to your fiancee, reconsider, and then go with Cattus Quartet. Our only complaint was not being able to host their cat Kiki. ;) read more

Everything was perfect. Communication was easy, song selections were great, the music was amazing. We had a brunch wedding reception last spring and every guest gushed about the atmosphere we created... But given that we had $250 worth of self-assembled flowers and no other decorations for our 60-guest wedding (venue was an old one-room schoolhouse with hardwood floors) - Cattus Quartet provided more than half of that ambiance that guests loved so much. Couldn't be happier with our wedding day and they were a huge, irreplaceable part of that. read more

Fantastic team of people and musicians. I booked a string quartet for our wedding September 2020, although the wedding got cancelled due to Covid I wanted to leave a glowing review about my experience with them. Firstly, Lydia is a dream to work with!! She is quick to respond, explained everything option and price, she made it really simple and easy for us. She sent a list of songs to choose which is extensive and varied aswell as the option for them to learn a new song if we wished. The process was so smooth and seamless and as someone planning their own wedding without a planner it was much appreciated. When I had to cancel due to Covid the team were fantastic and really helpful in providing options to suit. If/when we re-plan we will certainly be excited to call them again. Thank you for everything and such a shame we never got the experience to watch you play. Hopefully one day! read more

Cattus Quartet helped me propose to boyfriend earlier this month. They helped me turn my idea into a magical moment. Their talent and passion came across from the moment they started playing. They were professional, flexible and easy to communicate with. Thank you Cattus Quartet. We can't wait to hear you again! read more

Cattus Quartet was one of the easiest and most professional groups/vendors we worked with for our wedding! Lydia was lightning fast with information and responses! We wanted a string group that would play both contemporary and classical music for our outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. They have a large library of songs to choose from on a website that is easy to follow and with music samples as well! This was extremely helpful in giving me confidence in their repertoire and in deciding which songs to pick! (One of my friends had even seen their version of Etta James' "At Last" on YouTube!) They are also able to arrange any requests for a nominal fee. I had them arrange Sigur Ros' Hoppipolla for the bridal processional, and it was beautiful! I think it's also really cool that they donate a portion of their proceeds to a cause they love. My only regret is that I did not get to hear/enjoy more of their music, as I was in a bit of a shock-like state during the ceremony, and we took pictures during the cocktail hour. My guests said they really enjoyed them and the ambiance they created! read more

First off, Cattus Quartet was really easy to communicate with. When our venue had a sudden date change for our wedding, they were more than happy to accommodate the changes. We also commissioned them to score a new song and they performed it beautifully during the ceremony! They have a large selection of songs already and their String Trio's performance elevated our wedding with grace and elegance that we were absolutely floored with! Our guests adored them. Us, as newlyweds, are nerds at heart, so getting to hear Dearly Beloved, A Town With an Ocean View, and Path of the Wind struck a chord with us. They really caught on with our personalities and they were incredibly pleasant to work with. We wish there was some way we could rewind time to listen to them all over again! read more

We hired Cattus to perform at our first company-wide event since the pandemic. They were the highlight of the night! They played punk/rock songs on string instruments and that definitely fit our audience of employees. Lydia is who I mainly communicated with prior to the event and she is an absolute joy to work with! They showed up early, took rapid tests provided by us, and made sure they were good to go right on time! Everyone was very impressed by the talent of the musicians and how they created a really magical atmosphere. The price is worth the extremely memorable experience they created for us. 10/10 would recommend. We love Cattus! read more

5 stars, as good as it gets. We hired them for our wedding and couldn't have been more pleased. Lydia was amazing, along with the rest of string quartet. The whole experience was great. It took a little longer than planned to start the ceremony and they didn't miss a beat. They kept playing and ran the whole ceremony seamlessly. Lydia was responsive and was very friendly when answering all my dumb questions. They were very professional, looked great, and sounded incredible. They really put a special touch on our ceremony and can't thank them enough. Don't hesitate you found the best! read more

Cattus Quartet - String Quartet - They were amazing.. - Musicians Near Me

See all

I can't recommend this group highly enough. I heard them play at my friend's wedding, and their rendition of John Legend's All of Me as she walked down the aisle was so beautiful and moving. I recently hired the quartet for an an event at work and they were super responsive and helpful, always responding back to my emails within hours (or even minutes). On the day of the event, they all showed up early and were friendly and professional. What stood out to me was that they even staggered their breaks so that there was music continuously playing (duos playing during breaks). They told me later that they did this because people were dancing, and they did not want to interrupt the music. Talk about caring about the needs of your clients! Not only do they sound great (I had people commenting on their playing all night), I really can't say enough about the professionalism of this group. Thank you, Cattus Quartet! read more

Cattus Quartet was amazing to work with and I am finding every excuse to hire them again! They were very organized from the music selection process, to working with our wedding planners, to the day of our wedding out in Palm Springs. The communication with Lydia and the team was seamless and timely, which is wonderful when you're trying to plan a wedding with a dozen other vendors. On the day, one of my favorite moments of our wedding was listening to the beautiful warm-up of strings outside under the late afternoon sun and palm trees, while I watched our guests slowly pour in, it truly felt like a scene out of a film! Thank you to CQ, you guys truly made our day so much more special! read more

All I can say is Lydia and this group are absolutely amazing. We are so fortunate we could still have them on our wedding day (even after changing venues less than 90 days out!). Lydia was incredibly patient, proactive and overall great to work with. Their music is beautiful and was so well received by all of our guests (it brought me to tears before I walked down the aisle!). Highly recommend them if you are looking for an amazing string quartet (no matter how big or small your event is). We look forward to booking Cattus Quartet in the future. Thank you Lydia and team for making our big day so magical! read more

I had the pleasure of having the quartet play at my wedding about a week ago. From the beginning Lydia was very responsive and prompt to all my emails. They have a large selection of songs and my favorite part is that a portion of proceeds is donated to charitable organizations dedicated to animal welfare. All four of the musicians are very professional I'm honored to have had them play for our special day. read more

We used Cattus Quartet for our wedding ceremony in Malibu a couple of weeks ago, I cannot imagine anyone doing a better job. Lydia responded to all of my requests so quickly and thoroughly, it was so easy to submit our music requests, and they gave several options to pay, everything about it felt easy. They have a huge library of songs, that gave us way more options than we even had time to use. On to the actual ceremony, they did an amazing job. They play beautifully, are super punctual, and everyone was so friendly. I truly can't say enough good things about them, and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a string quartet. Thank you Cattus Quartet! read more

The Cattus Quartet played at our wedding ceremony last weekend in Santa Barbara, and they were absolutely wonderful. We actually had a trio, which they also offer. They have a comprehensive catalog of music they can play. We had them play all pop songs, and it was both beautiful and fun. My only regret is that we didn't get to hear more of their music. We worked with Lydia leading up to the event, and she was prompt and professional. I would highly recommend this group to anyone looking for a string quartet! read more

Cattus Quartet played at my wedding, and from planning to the day of, they were nothing short of amazing! I had a specific song I wanted them to play during my wedding procession and they worked on a couple of different arrangements until it was absolutely perfect. I planned this song as a surprise to my husband, and when he heard it for the first time, the tears were flowing (and he never cries!). My wedding was on the beach, and Cattus had no problem setting up there. I just provided chairs and a tent, and they were ready to go! I'm so glad I hired them -- they added a touch of class to my wedding and all of the guests enjoyed their performance. They are excellent musicians, incredibly professional, and very friendly. I highly recommend them. You will not be disappointed!!!! read more

We can't say enough about our experience with the Cattus Quartet! From our first communication to my daughters wedding day, communication and guidance with music selections were seamless! They were everything we'd hoped they'd be and more! Thank you to the amazingly talented Cattus Quartet! read more

I've always wanted a string section to play at my wedding. When I came across videos of the Cattus Quartet I was blown away and contacted them immediately. Lydia was my point of contact. She was super friendly and quickly responded to my emails. Cattus Quartet played during the cocktail hour at my wedding. I chose songs from their contemporary list of music. When I had asked them if they could play some Drake songs (since it wasn't on the list they provided) they were very accommodating and made sure to play a couple of his songs during the cocktail hour. If that didn't win me over already, they donate a portion of each completed engagement to various charitable organizations. All in all, they were absolutely amazing and exceeded all my expectations! read more

Cattus Quartet was fantastic. They have a huge repertoire of both classical and pop tunes. Lydia was so easy to work with, and very prompt to respond to questions. They provided the music for my daughter's wedding, and literally made the day for us. They were prompt, discreet, professional and SO talented. I am a professional musician myself, so I really know what I am talking about! I would highly recommend this quartet for any function. I wish I lived near LA so I could use them again. The fact that they donate a portion of they earnings to animal charities was just icing on an already delicious cake!! Thanks, Cattus Quartet for making a special day even more fabulous! read more

Cattus Quartet was an absolutely amazing vendor to work with for our wedding in Palm Springs. Lydia was excellent in responding to our vision for our wedding - super responsive, professional and kind. They absolutely nailed a new song separate from their usual repertoire that we requested. They played during our American ceremony, our Korean ceremony, and our cocktail hour. Everyone from our wedding was completely blown away by their music and they were so sweet throughout the entire process. We loved working with them and highly recommend them! read more

Cattus Quartet played around our wedding this past year and I have to say, they are beyond amazing! Easy to work with. Lydia was super clear, responsive and pleasant. We got the Rock Package that include the trio and a drummer. Best decision we made for our reception. They were so professional. They set up all on their own while I was running around like a mad women. The huge selection of songs were so fun, ranging from classical, rock, r&b, pop, etc. It was so hard to narrow down all the songs we wanted but Lydia helped us construct the perfect play list. Unfortunately, it rained on our wedding and we had to move the reception and dinner inside. They quickly adapted and moved yet a second time to accommodate space. 100% I will be calling them back for my big birthday coming up. I can't imagine any parties in the future without them. Please check out their website to see all of their videos for samples. Bonus, they love animals and donate proceeds to charity. Beautiful musics and hearts. Love you guys! XO read more

I was a professional opera singer myself and can't speak highly enough about the Cattus Quartet. They are an amazing group of musicians. I feel so lucky to have found them and will use them for all of my future events. My husband and I will be celebrating our 20 year anniversary soon and I know that they will be the perfect compliment to the evening. They are professional in every way - on time, and respectful and kind. Thank you so much for making our events special! read more

Cattus Quartet was one of the preferred vendors at my wedding venue. I reached out directly to the vendor on their website and immediately got a response from Lydia. Lydia was always prompt and professional in answering any questions that we have. She also made suggestions to our day-of music selection to ensure that the event ran smoothly. Most importantly, they have a great repertoire of music for both the wedding ceremony & cocktail, which made picking out music easy and simple. Highly recommend! read more

we LOVE the Cattus Quartet. they played at both our surprise proposal, and our wedding ceremony, and were terrific in every way. musically gifted, with a great repertoire and a real ability to summon emotion, and very easy to work with (even for a surprise proposal that was tricky logistically). our guests loved them too. you cannot do better. they're truly the best!!! read more

Cattus Quartet played for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. We had trio instead of quartet and I have to say I was so BEYOND happy that we hired them. They are wonderful and have a huge song library! Many of our guests commented on how beautiful the music was and right as I was about to walk down the aisle, I heard the music start and it just set the tone for me (in the best way). Lydia was wonderful to work with. Very professional and always responded in a timely manner! I HIGHLY suggest hiring them! You will not be disappointed! read more

Cattus Quartet made a wonderful contribution to our son's wedding! Many people remarked how lovely their presence and their music were during the ceremony, reception and dinner. Cattus Quartet has a repertoire of music that was perfect for the celebration and ballroom venue. Our son and his wife loved having them as part of their wedding. I highly recommend Cattus Quartet and would use them again! read more

Cattus Quartet provided our ceremony and cocktail hour music. Lydia was very easy to work with and responded to all our inquiries in a very timely manner. Her professionalism, talent, and organization were very commendable. They also give a part of their proceeds to charities supporting animals which I love. Many people asked us at our wedding about them and I would not hesitate to give my highest recommendation. read more

We loved working with Cattus Quartet for our wedding this May. Their website makes it very easy to see their catalog of songs and the videos are also really helpful to hear their sound. We wanted a mix of contemporary and classic and they were very open to doing whatever we wanted. They even learned a new song for us (Such Great Heights) that we wanted to use for the bridal party entrance and did so very quickly, even figuring out the exact timing with us. Our guests really enjoyed having the music at the beginning of the ceremony and the cocktail hour (they especially enjoyed the Game of Thrones theme because the finale was the next day). Lydia was very easy to communicate with and got back to us right away whenever we had questions. We had some rainy weather that day and they were also really transparent about having to pause for a while and they stayed to make up the missed time. As a bride, it's hard to know what's happening when you're off doing other things so I really appreciated the update! I just wish I was able to hear more of their playing beforehand - I had to be in the suite but it sounded great from what I heard! read more

Cattus String Quartet made our wedding perfect! They had a great variety of songs in their library, so we were able to choose exactly what we wanted for the ceremony. They were very responsive as we planned the wedding, arrived and set up early, and even offered to keep playing after the ceremony while we took pictures since there was still time left on the contract! Their musicianship was excellent and they were incredibly nice people, too. We received so many compliments from our guests about how good the quartet music was. I'd highly recommend them to anyone for any event. read more

We made the decision the hire a string trio for our wedding ceremony despite it being over our initial budget plan. I couldn't help myself...I played the cello for many years and just love a great in-person trio or quartet! But I wondered leading up to the big day if I really should have sprung for that, would it be worth it...well, Cattus Quartet was worth every penny. They were a true delight to work with...Lydia was incredibly responsive to all communications, and they took the time to meet with my mom and me when we were in town to discuss our music choices and the style I was hoping they'd play in. The day of the wedding, the quality of their music was superb and it came through beautifully in our outdoor ceremony, despite some pretty intense wind and unexpected chilly temperatures at our venue (which was my family's 100-year-old ranch on the High Desert). I had some specific requests in terms of the tone and style I hoped they would play my processional song, and they executed exactly what I was hoping for. The over all effect of their music was just so lovely and personal, and frankly it calmed my nerves as I was about to walk down the aisle. Thank you, Cattus Quartet, for being so kind and accommodating, and for creating such beautiful music on our special day. read more

We were looking for a quartet for our daughter's wedding and found Cattus Quartet. We couldn't be happier. They did an amazing job. Planning was so easy as Lydia answered all of my emails within minutes. I am so happy to have had them perform and I can't say enough nice things about them. My daughter walked down the aisle to Here, There and Everywhere. It was just gorgeous. At cocktail hour they played all of our requests and more. They are just amazing! read more

Cattus was superb! We were looking for a classy string quartet for our botanic garden reception, and selected Cattus for their musicianship, repertoire, and responsiveness. Their cohesiveness as a group (evident in their videos) immediately stood out to my husband, who's a musician himself. Lydia, the group's manager, was very friendly and easy to work with as we coordinated details and came up with a song list that included classical during the meal, and then a medley of some of our favorite pop, rock, and musical hits for the remainder of the evening. Cattus more than delivered on our event day and performed memorable custom arrangements of Kenny G's "Songbird" for our father-daughter dance and Celine Dion's "The Power of Love" for our last dance. Many of our guests commented to us how impressed they were by the music, and that they felt they could sing right along. The string quartet added elegance to and accentuated our garden setting on a warm Southern California evening. We highly recommend! read more

Without a doubt one of the best wedding string quartets out there. We hired them for our wedding and they did a great job. They came on time, were very professional and everyone considered them a hit! The guest loved the selection of music and having them during our ceremony really made a big difference. They also have a great catalog of music for us to choose from and they were able to accomodate moving to a different section of the winery in order to make the wedding work. I highly recommend them. read more

I studied music growing up, and I always wanted a string quartet to play at my wedding. As soon as I saw their videos, I knew I had to hire them. The booking and planning process was super easy, and I was impressed with how responsive and attentive they were. They clearly care about what they do and about giving their clients the best possible experience. They played absolutely flawlessly during my wedding ceremony. I will never forget walking down the aisle to the most beautiful rendition of Canon in D. What amazing musicians! read more

Cattus will do a great performance for you and your guests. They are talented, dependable, on-time and extremely professional. They will make your event beautiful and special. read more

I just received a handwritten card from Cattus Quartet in the mail after they played at my wedding. I couldn't have been happier with them. They were a pleasure to work with and made the process so easy. They provided the perfect ambiance to the cocktail hour and their renditions of Beatles hits and other non-classical songs was super fun but still classy. My guests raved about how wonderful they sounded. I highly recommend Cattus Quartet! For their level of playing and professionalism, they're worth every penny. read more