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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

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The violinist is praised as exceptionally talented and versatile, delivering beautiful, emotional performances spanning classical to modern pop that guests loved. Reviewers highlight professionalism, responsiveness, flexibility with song choices and logistics, and willingness to travel. Many say his music made their ceremonies unforgettable and highly recommend booking him.

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The violinist is praised as exceptionally talented and versatile, delivering beautiful, emotional performances spanning classical to modern pop that guests loved. Reviewers highlight professionalism, responsiveness, flexibility with song choices and logistics, and willingness to travel. Many say his music made their ceremonies unforgettable and 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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Hannah Sent on 07/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable performance - Made our wedding even more magical

We are so beyond grateful to have had Nick be part of our wedding day/Team. He helped create the elegant, romantic atmosphere we envisioned! Not to mention he is VERY talented!

He played violin for guest arrival, ceremony, and cocktail hour, and every moment was seamless. His performance added so much emotion and sophistication to our ceremony and created the perfect ambiance. He definitely made the moment feel more meaningful.

We were so impressed (beyond his talent with violin) by how effortlessly he collaborated with our DJ and wedding planner. The communication, timing, and coordination between all of our vendors were flawless, and he played a huge role in making the entire experience feel polished and stress-free. And we felt like we didn't have to connect all the dots, he was working behind the scenes! His professionalism and attention to detail were above and beyond.

Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the violin music was. If you are looking for a violinist who is not only incredibly talented but also polished, reliable, and a joy to work with, we cannot recommend Nick highly enough!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 07/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Nick Kennerly— violinist 🎻

Hiring Nick for our wedding was one of the easiest and best decisions we made. He is an incredibly gifted violinist, and his performance brought so much elegance and emotion to our day. The music was absolutely beautiful, and our guests couldn't stop talking about it.
Nick was also wonderful to work with throughout the planning process. He was kind, patient, responsive, and always took the time to answer my questions thoroughly. He even helped coordinate a second violinist for our reception, which made everything seamless and showed how much he genuinely cares about his clients.
His talent, professionalism, and attention to detail are truly unmatched. If you're looking for a violinist who will elevate your wedding and make the entire experience stress-free, I cannot recommend Nick highly enough. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I would hire him again in a heartbeat! 🎻
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Jhon Sent on 06/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, professional and easy to work with

Nick was amazing! He played violin for my proposal in Palos Verdes and made the moment unforgettable.
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Nicole Sent on 06/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We absolutely adored Nick!

We had the pleasure of having Nick perform as the violinist at our wedding, and he was absolutely incredible. From the moment he started playing, he created such a beautiful and elegant atmosphere that made our day feel even more special.

His talent is truly exceptional, and he played each song with so much emotion and professionalism. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how amazing the music was.

Nick was also wonderful to work with throughout the entire process—responsive, accommodating, and genuinely committed to making our day memorable. We are so grateful for his contribution to our wedding and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented violinist for a special event
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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
Riley
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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