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Nick Kennerly Violin | Southern California’s Premier Wedding Violinist

Your wedding deserves more than background music — it deserves a moment. Nick Kennerly is one of LA's most sought-after wedding violinists, bringing world-class artistry to your most important day.

A USC Thornton double-degree graduate in Pop & Classical music, Nick has performed alongside Elton John & Machine Gun Kelly and recorded for Justin Bieber, John Legend, Babyface, Big Sean and many more.

You might have seen Nick on TV performing his original music in two episodes of ABC’s ‘Modern Family’ or more recently on Hulu’s hit show ‘High Potential’. He’s graced stages from Coachella to the Walt Disney Concert Hall and frequently performs for luxury events & weddings at esteemed venues such as The Ritz Carlton, The Beverly Hills Hotel, Terranea Resort, The Rosewood Miramar etc.

For your wedding, Nick’s offers everything from his most popular solo violin package with backing tracks to full string ensembles (duo, trio & quartet), wireless roaming violin, and live DJ collaborations that get guests on the dance floor. Every song is tailored to you — including custom arrangements for your most cherished moments.

Contact Nick for a free private consultation and let's start planning your perfect day.

Instagram: @nickkennerlyevents



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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

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
Liability Insurance
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Nick Kennerly Violin

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The violinist delivered an exceptional, professional performance that elevated the ceremony and cocktail hour. He was responsive, flexible with song choices—from classical to pop—punctual, and willing to travel. Guests raved about the atmosphere and many highly recommend booking him.

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The violinist delivered an exceptional, professional performance that elevated the ceremony and cocktail hour. He was responsive, flexible with song choices—from classical to pop—punctual, and willing to travel. Guests raved about the atmosphere and many highly recommend booking him.

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Erika Sent on 03/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Nick is the man!!!!

I cannot express how in awe and amazed we were with Nick and his performance. We invited Nick to play his violin at our wedding. We cannot find the words to express our gratitude and how impressed we were with his talent. I requested Nick to play "not so average" tunes for our wedding (harry potter theme song & 90s/2000s pop/r&b). Quite a contrast, I know 😋. And boy, did he bring it! All my guest were memorized as he performed the requested tunes. N'sync, Destiny Child, Dr. Dre, and more! His vibes and performance pumped up my guests for the ceremony! Nick is truly one of a kind and his talent is appreciated and needed in this world. Also, as my husband stated, "mid-performance, I swear, he was levitating."
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Kenneth Sent on 05/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Set the tone for the wedding!

Nick was absolutely incredible at our wedding. We hired him to play as our guests arrived and during our entrance, and he nailed every single song we requested, including significant amounts of Bad Bunny. Our guests kept coming up throughout the night saying how surprised and impressed they were. A violist isn’t something you typically see at a wedding everyday, and it made the whole atmosphere feel elevated and special.

My wife and I will never forget walking in to the venue and hearing the beautiful piece he was playing. Truly special. Nick set the tone for what turned out to be a truly magical night, and we’re so grateful we found him. If you’re considering booking him, do it. 
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Sami Sent on 05/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Nick!!!

If you’re considering having a violinist at your wedding, Nick was honestly one of the best decisions we made. From the start, he was incredibly easy to work with, super responsive, professional, flexible with our music choices, and just genuinely kind throughout the whole process. It was impressive to see how versatile he is. He could play everything from emotional ballad like ceremony songs to fun pop songs and more during cocktail hour, and every single song felt elevated with his playing. Walking down the aisle while he played was a moment I’ll never forget. He brought such an elegant and classy feel to the wedding. Couldn’t recommend Nick more if you want someone who plays beautifully, is reliable, and genuinely easy to work with!! thank you nick!!!
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Kevin Sent on 05/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hugely talented artist! Made our wedding perfect.

Nick truly made our wedding even more special than we had hoped. He worked with us beforehand to know exactly what we wanted him to play during the ceremony. He then performed for our guests at a cocktail reception post-ceremony and made it a perfect event. He is extraordinarily talented but even more, he showed great dedication to making our wedding exactly what we wanted. You absolutely cannot go wrong with him.
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Jaimey Sent on 05/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Violinist- Extremely talented

My husband and I discovered Nick while walking down State Street in Santa Barbara. He was performing at a restaurant, and his music was so captivating we just had to stop. After he generously offered to play three songs for us, we fell in love with his talent right then and there. Nick performed at our wedding in August 2025 at Walnut Grove in Moorpark, and he was absolute perfection. He set a beautiful tone playing pre-ceremony music, and performed beautifully as the bridal party and I walked down the aisle. He is incredibly professional, impeccably dressed in a sharp suit, and immensely skilled. He also played a fantastic mix of genres during cocktail hour and was a massive hit. Our guests could not get enough of him, and we cannot recommend him highly enough
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Riley Sent on 01/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best of the best!

Do yourself a favor, book Nick!
I searched for over 4 months to find the perfect violinist for our wedding. When I found Nick I was blown away by his talent. Even better, he was a dream to work with! He made it so easy, and catered to our every request (even wardrobe!). He genuinely cared about making our day so special. He exceeded all expectations!!
Nick flew all the way to VT (from LA) for our wedding and played during both our ceremony and reception. Now 3 years later and we still get family and friends asking about Nick!
BOOK NICK! You won’t be disappointed!!!
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Alexandra Sent on 01/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best parts of our wedding day

I had the pleasure of having Nick play the violin during my wedding ceremony and it was one of the best parts of our wedding day. Nick is very professional, responsible and extremely talented. Nick is local to the LA area but he was willing and able to travel to Santa Barbara to perform at my wedding. Nick serenaded our guests with the most incredible setlist before and after the ceremony. My husband and I chose nontraditional songs for the ceremony. Nick seamlessly and on time performed our desired songs. My guests were highly impressed when they recognized No Scrubs by TLC. Nick made everyone have fun and feel comfortable. Without a doubt I would work with Nick again. We were so happy to have booked him!
Jesse
Jesse Sent on 01/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sparkling Strings

Nick was, and remains one of the highlights of our spectacular, autumn wedding in a large Los Angeles backyard. Months before, he sat with my husband and I to get to know us, what kind of songs that meant something to us, how he could arrange them, always positively and honestly. We stayed in communication, he asked great logistical questions about place and time and vibe and was fair about pricing, although I can't repeat how priceless it is to us now. On site, he and his musicians were consummate professionals, serving as gorgeous decorations, to boot! They fit into the landscape and created the most magical soundtrack as our wedding party came into the garden to gather--when the first notes of Going to California played, our best man gasped audible with joy and that memory has me smiling while I write-I can't picture myself floating down the aisle with my dad without his notes--It also made us so happy to be giving any of our wedding budget to an artist like Nick. You'll have a better honeymoon if you are lucky enough to have him be part of your wedding.
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Sofia Sent on 01/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Nick Kennerly violinist

Highly recommend Nick! He was a violinist at our wedding and was professional, courteous, and a pleasure to work with. He has a very wide repertoire— knows all the classics as well as the instrumentals for more modern pop songs (a la Bridgerton.) his music made the ceremony and cocktail hour very special and romantic.
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Marissa Sent on 01/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Absolute Best Violinist!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Nick perform at our wedding, and we couldn’t have been more thrilled with the experience! Nick was incredibly professional, punctual, and attentive to our song requests, even offering thoughtful suggestions that enhanced our vision for the day. We received countless compliments from our guests about him long after our wedding was over.
If you’re looking for someone who will elevate your wedding with their talent, professionalism, and charm, Nick is the one. Our day was truly made more memorable because of their beautiful performance, and we cannot recommend him highly enough!
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