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Based in Raleigh, NC and Cincinnati, Ohio, Elegant Violin provides beautiful live wedding ceremony and cocktail hour music. A team of classically trained violinists are highly skilled musicians ready to serenade you and your favorite people on your wedding day. Since 2010, they have provided ceremony and reception music at weddings in a professional capacity. All of their violinists have played music in ensembles and orchestras across the country and internationally, so they have the experience to do any occasion justice. These talented musicians are available to travel from Raleigh, NC to other areas of North Carolina and from Cincinnati, OH to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Services Offered

Elegant Violin strives to provide music that reflects the beauty of marriage. She uses her skills to create a tone and atmosphere that aligns with your preferred style. Lindsay Skipper, owner and founder, works closely with couples to carefully plan the right music for their day. Soon-to-be-weds are can customize their own setlist from their offering of almost 130 classical and contemporary/modern songs. What’s more, these musicians are happy to learn new music for special song requests. For added convenience, Elegant Violin provides their own amplification system and piano accompaniment, including an extra microphone for your officiant.

Couples will love their signature "duo effect" of live, amplified violin played majestically over recorded piano/acoustic guitar accompaniment tracks. Your guests will enjoy the full sound of this "duet" before, during, and after the ceremony. Brides and grooms can choose to add a Preview Serenade during their First Looks, First Touch, or Reception Reveal. This mini-concert provides a gorgeous sound for your videography of these moments. Keep the violin music flowing by letting them collaborate with your DJ on your First Dance song. All of these extras can be easily added-on in the booking process.

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$750

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$975

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
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Elegant Violin received glowing reviews for their services at wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. Clients appreciated the beautiful music played by various violinists, such as Polly and Yuanchun, commenting on how it added a fairytale-like ambiance to their events. The professionalism and talent of the musicians were highly praised, with many guests complimenting the live music and the special touch it brought to the occasions. Clients found working with Lindsay, the main contact for Elegant Violin, to be a seamless and enjoyable experience, with her accommodating nature and wide range of music options making the process stress-free and magical. Highly recommended for couples seeking a special touch for their ceremonies and events.

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Elegant Violin received glowing reviews for their services at wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. Clients appreciated the beautiful music played by various violinists, such as Polly and Yuanchun, commenting on how it added a fairytale-like ambiance to their events. The professionalism and talent of the musicians were highly praised, with many guests complimenting the live music and the special touch it brought to the occasions. Clients found working with Lindsay, the main contact for Elegant Violin, to be a seamless and enjoyable experience, with her accommodating nature and wide range of music options making the process stress-free and magical. Highly recommended for couples seeking a special touch for their ceremonies and events.

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Katie O. Sent on 07/16/2024
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Highly recommend

We hired Elegant Violin for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and had a wonderful experience. The music was absolutely beautiful. Lindsay was easy to work with in booking and planning my musical vision. We had Yuanchun as our violinist and she played wonderfully as well as was super friendly. She even stopped to wish me congratulations and compliment me. We got so many compliments from guests about the music and it really contributed to the vibes of the ceremony and cocktail hour. I highly recommend using Elegant Violin. They are well worth the investment!
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Stephanie G. Sent on 07/03/2024
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Made our fairytale wedding a reality!

Elegant Violin/Lindsay was an absolutely amazing partner to work with for our wedding! We had a violinist (Polly) for our ceremony & cocktail hour at Rolling Meadows Ranch, and she made our special day even more impactful with having her there to play live music. She played some of our favorite songs from Stars Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Zelda (Also Wildest Dreams for a nice Bridgerton nod too!). Elegant Violin was so worth the investment and the planning process was a breeze too. The music selection was super easy & fun (+ customizable if you want to add your own specific songs, just check with Lindsay! I feel like she did not say no to any song we asked about - and we ended up adding 3 songs of our own for $25 each). Polly, the violinist, executed all of our songs beautifully too and we felt like the violin music truly helped to make our outdoor ceremony feel like a fairytale. It added such a special touch, and we received so many compliments from our guests too - many saying it was the most beautiful wedding they've ever been too and that the live music helped with that! So thankful we found Elegant Violin (at Marmalade Lily's Summer Bridal Show in Lebanon FYI) and hired them for our wedding. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a special touch for their ceremony, this is it!! Also, we felt like it was super affordable and would hire them again in a heartbeat. Thanks again Elegant Violin (Lindsay & Polly specifically) for helping make our wedding day the most magical day of our lives!
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Catalina C. Sent on 03/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Laura and Steven’s Wedding

Working with Lindsay was truly a pleasure and we would not hesitate to recommend her services!

What a romantic and beautiful mood she created for our daughter’s ceremony and cocktail hour!!!

Extremely professional and talented!
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Team

Polly
Polly
Violinist - Cincinnati and Traveling

The first associate who joined the EV team, Polly graduated with a degree in Music Performance where she led her university’s Philharmonic Orchestra as Concertmistress. She’s toured in Ireland, Hungary, Romania, and the Netherlands. Fun fact: Polly and her husband are avid backpackers and busy with two young daughters!

Lindsay Skipper
Lindsay Skipper
Owner and Strolling Violinist - Cincinnati & Raleigh

As a little girl I was inspired to become a wedding violinist after seeing a strolling violinist perform in my hometown of Raleigh, NC. My favorite musical memories include touring the U.K., Austria and the Czech Republic with youth and community orchestras in NC and VA. During the week I manage Elegant Violin and homeschool my kids. Fun fact: I used to be a Spanish teacher and my kids are bilingual!

Muning
Muning
Violinist - Cincinnati

Originally from Beijing, Muning grew up in a musical family. She is completing her doctorate studies in music. In addition to violin, she is highly trained in viola, piano, and conducting. She loves performing at weddings and in ensembles.

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