The Margaritas Ensemble

Last reviewed: August 14, 2026. Business status: Active.

The Margaritas Ensemble is a Toronto wedding string quartet listed for couples seeking live instrumental music for ceremonies, receptions and related celebrations. Its official site identifies a standard string-quartet format and says the group has performed at weddings, receptions and ceremonies since its earlier formation as the ANFA String Quartet.

The ensemble’s official information places its work in the Metro and Greater Toronto Area, including York, Durham and Peel Regions. Couples should use this profile as a starting point, then confirm the current lineup, event format, travel details and quote directly with the ensemble before booking.

Last reviewed: August 14, 2026.

About The Margaritas Ensemble

The Margaritas Ensemble describes itself as a music ensemble centred on a standard string quartet. Its official About Us page names violinists Natalie Wong and Elena Spanu, violist Fanny Tang and cellist Alice Kim as its core members.

The same page says the ensemble was previously known as the ANFA String Quartet, formed in Markham in 1997 by Natalie Wong and Fanny Tang, and that it adopted The Margaritas Ensemble name in November 2005. This background is useful for couples looking for an established ensemble identity, but current performer availability should still be confirmed for a specific date.

Services and specialization

The official site documents performances for weddings, receptions and ceremonies, alongside public, corporate, community and charity fundraising events. For wedding planning, that confirms live instrumental ensemble music as the relevant service category.

The group is presented as a standard string quartet rather than a DJ or full reception band. The official biography also notes that the musicians are formally and classically trained. The site does not publish a current wedding-package menu, set duration or a definitive list of optional ensemble sizes, so those details should be requested directly.

Service area and who it may suit

The Margaritas Ensemble says it serves the Metro and Greater Toronto Areas, including York, Durham and Peel Regions. Couples planning in Toronto or those surrounding regions can ask whether their venue falls within the ensemble’s current travel area.

This may suit couples who want strings for a ceremony, reception or another formal wedding moment and prefer a quartet-led format. The official site does not state venue requirements, amplification needs, outdoor-weather policy or maximum travel distance, so a venue-specific inquiry remains important.

Repertoire and event planning context

The official site establishes the ensemble’s wedding and ceremony experience, but it does not provide a current HTML repertoire catalogue or describe a standard ceremony sequence. Couples should ask for the current song list and explain which portions of the day need music, such as guest arrival, processional, signing, recessional, cocktails or dinner.

It is also sensible to confirm whether requested pieces can be accommodated, whether the ensemble will coordinate timing with the officiant or planner, and what information is needed before the event. Those are planning questions to confirm, not services Canada Wedding Guide can verify from the published information.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature is the ensemble’s standard string-quartet identity, with two violins, viola and cello identified on its official About Us page. The site also documents wedding, reception and ceremony performances and names a GTA-area service region.

The practical limitation is that several current booking details are not publicly documented on the official About Us page. Canada Wedding Guide could not verify a current postal address, telephone number, named booking contact, rate card, package inclusions, travel charge or date availability from an official HTML page.

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published.

Ask for a written quote that states the selected ensemble format, performance windows, breaks, travel or parking charges, equipment needs, taxes, deposit amount, balance deadline and cancellation or postponement terms. A quote should also identify whether rehearsal time, special requests or additional event segments are included.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

Contact and booking

The confirmed official website is themargaritas.ca. Canada Wedding Guide has not published the legacy restaurant website or its phone number as contact information because that domain belongs to an unrelated business.

No official postal address or telephone number was located for this profile. Start with the confirmed website and verify the person handling enquiries, the ensemble’s current availability and the contract terms before making a payment.

What couples should confirm

Confirm the exact musicians and instruments planned for the date, whether the booking is for a quartet throughout or a different format for part of the day, and the music required for each wedding moment. Request the current repertoire before finalizing selections.

Also confirm the venue address, load-in timing, ceremony start time, indoor or outdoor setup, seating and shelter needs, power requirements if applicable, attire expectations, breaks, contingency arrangements and the complete contracted price. These details help ensure the music plan matches both the venue and the wedding schedule.

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Frequently asked questions

What instruments make up The Margaritas Ensemble?

Its official About Us page identifies a standard quartet with two violins, viola and cello.

Does The Margaritas Ensemble provide wedding ceremony music?

Yes. The official site says the ensemble has performed at weddings, receptions and ceremonies. Confirm the current format and music coverage for your event directly.

Which areas does The Margaritas Ensemble serve?

The official site says it serves the Metro and Greater Toronto Areas, including York, Durham and Peel Regions. Confirm travel for your specific venue.

Is pricing available online?

Current pricing is not explicitly published. Request a written quote directly from the ensemble.

Sources checked

• About Us – The Margaritas Ensemble

Website: https://themargaritas.ca/