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Kate Lupton
Kate Lupton
Founder

Woman-owned

9 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

PDX Violinist is a professional wedding musician based in Portland, Oregon.

Kate Lupton is an award-winning performer who elevates ceremonies to the next level with elegant music. First picking up a violin at seven years old, she's been in love with her craft ever since. This musician has been working weddings since 2004 and boasts a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Oregon. She can bring this wealth of expertise and skill to your celebration to help ensure it's seamless. Performing before, during, or after the ceremony, Kate will go all out to create the perfect romantic ambiance and make your experience one you'll never forget.

Services Offered

Whether you envision a solo violinist or a string group to complement your vows, they've got you covered at PDX Violinist. With a wide repertoire and plenty of genres, Kate can play any type of music and is happy to take requests. The team can even plan your ceremony, from musical selections to ceremony order and any other details. They can also attend rehearsals so everyone's prepared for what's to come on the big day.

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FAQ

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

Ceremony Music
Music During Breaks
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Guitar
Piano
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances

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Wedding couple

Reviews of PDX Violinist

Kristie
Kristie Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Choice!

Kate was an absolute pleasure to work with. Very responsive on emails and she learned a few songs that I requested her to play during our ceremony! My husband loved the Game of Thrones she was able to play for him. Her violin really set the tone for our intimate, outdoor ceremony and it was just beautiful. Being an out of town bride, I was nervous on just about every aspect of the wedding. Kate's responsiveness put me at ease and I am so grateful to have found her!
Janice
Janice Sent on 08/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Excellent

It was a joy to work with Kate Lupton for my ceremony music. She is talented and professional. I hope to find a reason to work with her again.
Traci
Traci Sent on 08/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Working with Kate was extremely wonderful.

Kate was the ultimate professional and played so beautifully at our wedding ceremony and reception. She helped me pick out songs to play and was very flexible. I would highly recommend her.
Ryne
Ryne Sent on 07/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great addition to our ceremony!

My wife and I had our wedding at Peninsula Park and initially considered not having music during the ceremony. I'm glad we didn't go that route because Kate really made our day special. She was very responsive and accommodating to our request for a specific song when my wife walked down the aisle, and she had a great selection of other songs in her catalog for the rest of the ceremony.
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Hannah Sent on 10/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Katherine added the perfect touch to our special day.

We are so happy that we chose to have Katherine play the violin for our wedding day. It added that perfect touch of romance to our already special day. Katherine was responsive, and willing to learn some more modern pieces for our wedding.
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Alexis Sent on 09/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Katherine was absolutely incredible! She was incredibly professional, very flexible with my requests, very sweet and an amazing musician! She responded to all my emails very quickly as well. We were looking for a violinist for our ceremony, and we could not have been more pleased with the service she provided on our special day. She had a wonderful selection of music and had great input on how to make everything cohesive. I am so thankful we found her and she was able to play at our ceremony. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to add a special touch to their special day!
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Megan Sent on 08/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I booked Katherine Lupton for our ceremony music and she was absolutely amazing. We received so many compliments about her. She was very responsive and helpful with everything :) She even played after the ceremony while we took our couple pictures. I highly recommend her to everyone, you won't regret it!
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Larissa Sent on 08/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I had a wonderful experience with Katherine! She was so professional, helpful and gentle with us! She guided us through the process of songs selection, gave good suggestions for each moment of the ceremony and attended our requests. She did an amazing job at the wedding, and indeed, she contributed to make that moment more special than it is already. I would definitely recommend her.
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Elissa Sent on 08/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Katherine helped me to pull off a surprise for my husband to be. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and very quick to respond to any of my questions. She helped to come up with a customized ceremony plan and was not only professional and lovely to work with but made this portion of our wedding completely seamless. She made our day incredibly special and I will never be able to thank her enough. I absolutely recommend her. Her value is beyond words.
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Elysia Sent on 07/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
She was absolutely perfect for my wedding! Definitely recommend her talent to anyone wanting a musician at their wedding.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Team

Kate Lupton
Kate Lupton
Founder

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