Lily String Quartet

Last reviewed: September 28, 2026. Business status: Active.

Couples searching for a Calgary wedding string quartet can consider Lily String Quartet, a chamber ensemble whose official website promotes live instrumental music for weddings, events and celebrations in and around Calgary. The published lineup consists of violinists Elisa Milner and Diane Lane, violist Patricia Higgins and cellist Andrea Case.

The ensemble's website provides useful information about its musicians and approach to repertoire, but it does not publish package details or rates. This profile separates those confirmed details from the practical questions couples still need to ask. Last reviewed: September 28, 2026.

Services and specialization

Lily String Quartet presents itself as a Calgary chamber ensemble for weddings, events and celebrations. Its documented instrumentation is two violins, viola and cello. This combination is suited to couples seeking live, lyric-free string music rather than a singer or recorded vocal performance.

The official site does not define specific wedding segments or packages. Couples should therefore ask whether the quartet can cover the ceremony, reception or another planned portion of the day, as well as how much performance time is included.

• String-quartet performances for wedding and event inquiries
• Two violins, viola and cello in the published lineup
• Instrumental performances without song lyrics

Repertoire and song requests

The ensemble directs clients to repertoire lists for weddings and events. Its site also invites couples to ask about selections that are not shown, since the group may already have an arrangement from a previous event or may help the client locate an arrangement for purchase.

There is an important limitation: Lily String Quartet says it cannot arrange songs for the quartet. Any new selection must be supplied as a string-quartet arrangement that complies with copyright requirements. The site also reminds clients that popular songs will be performed without lyrics, so the instrumental melody should work on its own.

• Review the available wedding repertoire before making requests
• Confirm whether a requested arrangement already exists
• Ask who must purchase any new arrangement

Service area and who it may suit

The official website positions Lily String Quartet in and around Calgary and includes an “Out Of Calgary” choice in its booking form. That indicates the group accepts inquiries for locations beyond the city, but it does not establish a fixed travel radius, travel fee or guaranteed regional availability.

The ensemble may suit couples who prefer live chamber music and recognize that familiar popular selections will be instrumental. Couples planning an out-of-Calgary wedding should provide the exact venue and schedule when requesting a quote.

• Calgary and surrounding-area inquiries
• Out-of-Calgary inquiries accepted through the booking form
• Travel terms and location availability require confirmation

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature is the named four-person lineup, supported by detailed biographies on the official site. The ensemble says it was formed in 2005, and the biographies describe university or conservatory training as well as chamber, orchestral, teaching and performance experience. The site also describes the quartet as bilingual, although couples should confirm which client communications or services are available in each language.

The repertoire policy is comparatively clear: performances have no lyrics, new music must exist as a quartet arrangement, and the musicians do not create arrangements. Practical limitations in the published evidence include the absence of package lengths, wedding-day timing details, travel terms and public pricing.

• Named musicians and instruments are published
• Repertoire-request limitations are stated clearly
• Packages, travel policies and scheduling terms are not detailed

Pricing

On the official website, prices are not published. The contact section instead asks prospective clients to reach out for a rate quote. No standard wedding package, minimum booking length, deposit amount, travel charge or arrangement-purchase cost is included in the supplied official evidence.

For a useful comparison, couples should request a written quote based on the wedding date, exact location, desired performance period and requested music. The quote should identify what is included and whether taxes, travel or music-purchase costs are additional.

• Request a date- and venue-specific quote
• Ask what performance time the rate includes
• Confirm every additional fee in writing

Contact and booking

Lily String Quartet publishes the phone number (403) 991-1361 and the email address lilystringquartet@gmail.com. Its online booking form asks for the client's name, phone number, email address, booking type, event date and time, location and message. Wedding, event and out-of-Calgary inquiries are listed as booking types.

No postal business address is published in the supplied official evidence, so the address field on this profile is intentionally blank. The site also does not state a typical response time or guarantee availability for any date.

• Provide the wedding date, time and venue
• Identify whether the venue is outside Calgary
• Include requested songs and the planned performance period

What couples should confirm

Before booking, couples should obtain a written description of the musicians, schedule, repertoire and financial terms for their particular wedding. This is especially important because the public site does not set out wedding packages or travel policies.

For an outdoor or multi-location wedding, ask about setup requirements, weather contingencies and movement between spaces. These are questions to confirm with the ensemble, not services or policies established by the available evidence.

• Availability for the exact date, venue and performance times
• Which portions of the wedding the quartet will cover
• Final musician lineup, breaks, setup needs and required space
• Travel charges and terms for an out-of-Calgary venue
• Deposit, payment, cancellation and rescheduling conditions
• Deadlines and costs for repertoire selections or purchased arrangements

Continue planning

• browse the Canada Wedding Directory

Frequently asked questions

Does Lily String Quartet perform at weddings?

Yes. The official website explicitly invites wedding bookings and provides repertoire information for weddings and events. Couples should confirm which portions of their wedding the ensemble can cover.

Can Lily String Quartet play a requested song?

Possibly. The group may already have an arrangement or may help locate one for purchase. It says it cannot create arrangements, and any new selection must be supplied as a string-quartet arrangement.

How much does Lily String Quartet charge?

On the official website, prices are not published. Couples are directed to request a rate quote and should provide their date, time, location and requested performance details.

Does Lily String Quartet take bookings outside Calgary?

The booking form includes an out-of-Calgary option, so the group accepts those inquiries. The site does not publish a travel radius or fee; availability and travel terms must be confirmed directly.

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Phone: (403) 991-1361

Website: https://www.lilystringquartet.com/