Your Surrey Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 76)

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT 119 THE PHOENIX STRING QUARTET The Phoenix String Quartet based in Kingston upon Thames was formed in 1979, consisting of four professional musicians who between them have worked with orchestras such as The London Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The London Philharmonic Orchestra and The BBC Symphony Orchestra. ​They have also performed in various West End Shows, including Evita , Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon and Sunset Boulevard , and with singers such as Elton John, Cliff Richard and Diana Ross, Luciano Pavarotti and Jose Carreras. The quartet has blended their classical training with a passion for popular melodies of all ages, and the result is as delightful as it is distinctive. It’s little wonder, therefore, that the quartet have established themselves as firm favourites amongst a prestigious and loyal group of clients. “We have played for hundreds of weddings and can offer packages for the ceremony, or ceremony and reception,” says Nick Levy. “We play a wide range of music, from the classics such as Pachelbel Canon, West End show music such as Phantom of the Opera, film music like Star Wars and popular music such as Married by Bruno Mars. If you have any particular favourite pieces, we can arrange one or two for the ceremony.” HOOPSTAR ENTERTAINMENT Hoopstar Entertainment is an event and party entertainment company providing couples with an unforgettable experience. From elegant finishing touches to something quirky to brighten the young ones’ imaginations, DJs to photo booths, the aim is to always deliver the highest quality event for couples. Owner, Max Hooper says, “We provide all sorts of entertainment and event packages such as our luxury disco and dj, photo booth hire, 4ft marquee letters, live acts, vintage sweet carts, candy floss and popcorn, children’s entertainment, magicians and so much more! We want our couples to look back and say, ‘Now that’s what I call a party to remember!” Fact file: Max Hooper 0208 660 2162 hoopstar-ents.co.uk MIRROR MY DAY This is what Ian and Debbie at Mirror My Day promise to anyone who books their Mirror My Day Photo Booth experience for their wedding. “Our ’ Magic Mirror ’ as it’s often known, brings a whole new adventure for your guests compared to a traditional photo booth,” says Ian and Debbie. “From the moment they approach our mirror we encourage them to interact with it through the multi-touch screen. We will make their experience unique to you and your style through the animations we can provide and the photo overlay that the pictures are printed on. Whether it’s adding emoji and virtual props to their picture or signing their own special message on screen for you, they’ll love the experience they get from us. “We offer a fully inclusive service including unlimited prints, a guest book that loved ones can stick their picture into and sign, red carpet, backdrop and much more. Most importantly, you get us at your wedding reception making sure everyone who visits the mirror signs the guest book and enjoys themselves, walking away with a smile on their face and a smile in their hand.” Fact file: Ian Leonard and Debbie Kemp 07444 881 839 mirrormyday.co.uk Fact file: Nick Levy 07973 626 343 phoenixstringquartet.co.uk