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Emma is a classically trained violinist with more than 15 years experience as a wedding violinist.

She provides solo violin music for wedding ceremonies, receptions & wedding breakfasts, as well as private parties and functions and has a songlist of 350+ ranging from Disney to Metallica!

Popular songs choices are Bridgerton favourites Wildest Dreams, Wrecking Ball & Material Girl; classic, romantic Disney Tale As Old As Time, I See The Light and When You Wish Upon A Star; timeless love songs such as I Can't Help Falling In Love With You aswell as a wide range of pop, rock, classical, jazz, folk and movie music. Special requests for your ceremony music can also be catered for.

Services offered

Violin for Weddings can perform solo violin for both church and civil ceremonies; drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts, playing a wide range of pop,classical, folk, jazz and film themes.

Emma can also play for proposals, anniversaries, drinks receptions, memorials & funerals and dinner music.

The violin and acoustic guitar duo, which is ideal for both church and civil ceremonies and receptions, parties, functions and corporate events, play a wide range of music including pop, jazz, rock, film & Disney themes, classical and folk.

For drinks receptions, parties, wedding breakfasts and evening receceptions, our jazz duo (violin & guitar), trio (violin,guitar,double bass) or four piece Hot Club/ Gypsy Jazz style quartet (violin,2 guitars,double bass) is a great choice. This is the perfect music for vintage themed weddings or to create a welcoming and joyful atmosphere for your guests while you have photographs taken.

Or if you’re hosting a 1920s/30s, Gatsby, Prohibition themed party our repertoire of authentic 1920s/30s songs will set the mood perfectly both for background music and dancing!

How she works

During the booking process Emma will offer advice and guidance on the different options and on music choices. There is a large song-list to choose from (350+) and special requests for ceremonies can also be catered for.

On the day, set up time is 30-45 minutes. A one hour booking will usually be enough to cover a civil ceremony, and 60 -90 minutes for a church ceremony. Drinks and evening receptions are also catered for with flexible timings to suit the client's needs.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Entertainment

What is included in the wedding package?

Live solo violin music performance for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts

How far in advance should I contact you?

We take bookings up to 24 months in advance so it is worth enquiring as soon as you're venue & date are confirmed to guarantee availability. We do also take short-notice bookings where available

What style of music do you offer?

Classical
Lounge
Jazz
String quartet
Regional
Latest hits
Pop
Folk

Type of musical group:

Duet
Trio
Quartet
Solo
Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist
Small (2 - 3 musicians)

Repertoire:

Solo Violin: Pop, Classical, Disney, film, TV, Folk, Religious, Seasonal Violin/ Guitar Duo: Jazz, pop, film themes, classical, folk, Disney. Violin Jazz Trio/Quartet: Vintage Jazz 1920s, 30s, 40s

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Requests can be made up to one month prior to the wedding and wherever possible will be included. Advice on music choices is included in the fee

What's your experience?

Emma has 15+ years experience performing music at weddings so is very familiar with the requirements of wedding ceremony performances & receptions

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, we regularly perform across the North of England and Scottish Borders. If your wedding is taking place outside of this area do get in touch as depending on availability we may be able to help!

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, travel expenses are charged at 25p per mile

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

A one hour booking is ideal to cover a civil ceremony. Additional time can be booked for drinks receptions/ wedding breakfast after the ceremony

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

I will arrive 45 minutes before I am due to start playing allowing plenty of time to set up

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per hour

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Hourly fee

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer

Reviews for Violin for Weddings

Samantha
Samantha Sent on 23/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

The music was stunning, we loved how flexible Emma was with her music. Considering my husband likes metal and im a Disney fan through and through!

The guests recognised and thoroughly enjoyed the music!

Thank you so much!
K
Kylie Sent on 17/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Beautiful Violinist!

Thank you so much Emma!

Emma did such a beautiful job of playing us down the aisle at Runa Farm.

Emma is such a lovely lady, great communication and loves her job and it shows in her flawless performance!

We loved every second of the ceremony performance so thank you so much!
Micka
Micka Sent on 27/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5

Emma was absolutely perfect as our wedding violinist. Planning with her was effortless and communication was smooth from the very beginning. Even when I had last-minute changes she handled everything with complete professionalism and calm confidence. She brought my vision to life and created the beautiful atmosphere I had always dreamed of for our ceremony.

Her talent is incredible and her presence added such elegance to the day. All of our guests were amazed and many of my friends who are now engaged immediately asked for her details. Thank you so much for playing for us Emma, you made our day feel magical and unforgettable. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Y
Yvettesmith68@Gmail.com Sent on 10/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply outstanding violinist

Emma was simply outstanding. A true artist who plays straight from the heart - Her beautiful, soulful violin playing added an air of magic, grace, and sophistication to our wedding, from the ceremony right through to the wedding breakfast. The most unforgettable moment of our day was Yvette walking down the aisle to Emma’s hauntingly beautiful rendition of Out of Africa - It tugged at our heart strings and brought us both to tears. Our guests were captivated by her interpretations of popular classical pieces and American, Scottish and Irish folk ballads – So were we. Thank you for adding so much elegance, beauty, and refinement to our special day – we couldn’t recommend you more highly!
K
Katie Sent on 24/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Simply amazing!

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding on Sunday. You. Were. Amazing. All the songs you played especially our going out song 'accidently in love' was played beautifully. If anyone needs a violinist, Emma is your woman!
Katie
Katie Sent on 10/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great violinist

Hired Emma for my wedding in February. Great violinist, very professional. Would highly recommend.
C
Clare Sent on 24/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing

If I could give 100 stars I would! I knew from day one how I wanted my wedding day to go and it was an amazing day. All my guests have asked who was playing the violin. Absolutely amazing.
M
Marialuisa Sent on 06/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Birthday Magic

I will begin by saying I am not the bride -I booked Violin for Weddings to play at my birthday party. We had 100 guests, many of whom were not familiar with Emma Fisk's music. They were enchanted with the quality of the playing, the repertoire and the originality of my choice for background music. Emma was certainly a huge hit. She was very professional- arriving in good time and offering to play two sets to fit in with the serving of the buffet. I left the choice of music up to her and it was perfect. Easy to listen to, very enjoyable - suitable for all tastes. She pitched it perfectly- people could listen but also chat to friends. The music complemented the evening, it didn't overshadow the night. I would certainly recommend Violins for Weddings for weddings and parties.
B
Ben S. Sent on 18/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Emma and David were superb on our day. From the moment we first met them they were so professional, communication was superb and they answered any questions we had. They were flexible with the music we wanted playing and everyone we spoke to on the day said how much they enjoyed Emma and David's contribution. We couldn't recommend them enough. Thank you for sharing and contributing to our day.
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Ger H. Sent on 28/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We were absolutely delighted with the service provided to us for our Wedding Ceremony. From first point of contact Emma has been extremely quick to respond and has a great depth of experience, not just musically but with the finer details too that made it easy for us to know that this was exactly what we were after.
There was a vast repertoire to choose from and we were delighted that Emma had no problem catering for the more personal song choices we had for during our ceremony.
We had nothing to worry about once we had organised all the details.
On the day itself the performance was perfect! We had a friend of Emma's perform Guitar accompaniment (suggested by Emma) and with music meaning so much to us both, we were over the moon with what it added to our Ceremony.
We had numerous guests comment on how good the performance was and how nice a touch it was to have Emma & David performing in the room. There is something so personal and perfect about having a live performance; it sits high above the alternative.
If you are still trying to decide on whether this is what you are looking for, do not hesitate anymore, you won't regret it.
Once again thank you Emma & David for a magical performance that sits fondly in the memories of our perfect day.
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