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Vicki's instrumentalists include Solo Violin, Violin/Guitar Duo, String Trios, Quartets, Strolling Strings, Violin/Piano Duo, and other ensembles that can include other types of musicians. Vicki derives great pleasure in working with clients to provide the music that will make their gathering a successful event. Let Vicki and her music network add that finishing touch, that subtle, but lasting memory for your special occasion. Performing with strolling string groups, Vicki has played at some of Chicago's finest hotels such as The Four Seasons, the Hilton Towers, and the Hotel Nikko (now known as the Westin River North) for various weddings and parties.
Regarding music selection: If there is a piece of music that you want played that is not on her "standards" list, she will be happy to check with colleagues and local libraries to track it down; if it is still unavailable, she may ask you to purchase and provide a copy.

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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
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System

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)?

7+

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Flute
Guitar
Piano
Trumpet
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Violin by Vicki

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Mackenzie Sent on 08/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing violinist!

Vicki and her team did an amazing job at our wedding! Their music selection was substantial, and they were even able to play a song or two outside of their portfolio for some songs that meant a great deal to us. They were professional and worked with our singer to make sure the experience was everything we were looking for. They put on a wonderful performance and they really helped make our wedding day feel special to both us and our guests.
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Keegan Sent on 12/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded our Expectations!

We found Vicki about a month before our wedding and we are SO glad she was able to accommodate our last minute request for her service. Vicki has a way with the violin. Her music was tear jerking at the ceremony, and so pleasant during our dinner. She was very flexible and patient with us as we dealt with challenges surrounding COVID and our wedding. She made our tiny wedding so, so special. She also played requests for our guests and kept them entertained! We are so thrilled with Vicki's service and would highly recommend them to anyone who wants to music to convey emotion during their wedding day.
Kristine Baldwin
Kristine Sent on 09/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

September 2020 Wedding - Violin Solo

Vicki did a wonderful job playing at our wedding on September 4, 2020. She played for both the ceremony and for cocktail hour. She made it easy to choose the music for the ceremony. She had a large list of song choices and was able to play others that were not listed. It was very easy to work with and always responded to emails quickly. I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a violinist at a wedding or another event. Thank you Vicki!
Joseph
Joseph Sent on 07/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Talented and professional - highly recommended!

Vicki did a fantastic job playing at our wedding! She is a great musician and collaborated well with our DJ, which was one less thing for us to worry about before the ceremony. She was even willing to transcribe a song that wasn't part of her existing repertoire for us, just to help make our day extra special. We would definitely recommend Vicki to anyone in need of a solo violinist!
Tracy
Tracy Sent on 11/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful music!!

Vicki’s violin and guitar made our wedding! Such beautiful music and she required so little direction. She even learned a new song for us at no additional charge. Really great experience!
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Stephanie Sent on 09/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Could not be Happier!

We wanted a great solo violinist to play at our wedding and Vicki did not disappoint! We were so pleased with how easy she was to work with and how beautifully talented is she. She enhanced our small outdoor wedding ceremony beyond measure.
Vicki was so responsive to all of our questions and requests and could not have made the preparation experience better.
She has a large list of songs to choose from - both classical and more modern selections - and is a true professional.
She was wonderful all around and just what we were looking for!
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Casey Sent on 07/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful music

Vicki was amazing I picked out songs that I wanted played at my wedding on violin and she learned how to play them. It was beautiful and it everything I hope it would be for my wedding! If your looking for a violinist I recommend Vicki! Thank you so much for playing at my wedding!
Emily
Emily Sent on 06/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We had an amazing experience with Violin by Vicki

We had such an amazing experience with Violin by Vicki! We hired both a violinist and a cello to play during our ceremony and cocktail, and Vicki herself played violin. They both did such an amazing job! We received so many compliments on their performance from our guests!

But even before the wedding day, Vicki was great. I felt a bit like a diva asking Vicki to play "Everlong" by the Foo Fighters while our bridal party walked down the aisle, and she said no problem and learned it for us. Later on, a musician guest of ours told us that was a really hard song to play, so I'm just so grateful they learned it for us without hesitation. That was just so kind and really helped us personalize our ceremony.

We were really impressed and would highly recommend them!
Katie
Katie Sent on 11/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating

People told me it was the best music they've ever heard at a wedding ceremony!!

Wow, I cannot say enough about Vicki. She is absolutely fantastic - SO talented - and truly a professional.

She play the violin at our wedding ceremony, and another member of her team played the piano. I got married three weeks ago and continue to receive emails from people about how much they loved the music at the ceremony. We had asked Vicki to play some old hymns (such as Amazing Grace, Come Thou Fount, How Great Thou Art, etc) as well as some newer worship songs (Cornerstone, etc) and they were all absolutely beautiful.

Vicky found lovely arrangements for each song, and had me chose the arrangements I liked best prior to our day. We did this via phone and email, which made it super easy. She was very responsive and did exactly what I asked. She also gave me advice and input on how everything should flow, which I really appreciated since this was my first wedding and I had no idea how everything should work.

She and the pianist played prelude music for longer than I had anticipated (as we had to delay the start of the ceremony for latecomers) and she came prepared with a repertoire of beautiful songs that matched our other song choices.

What I really appreciated about her was how professional and the pianist were. They were dressed so nicely, they came early, and they made everything super easy for me as the bride.

I honestly cannot say enough about Vicki!! She could get away charging a lot more than she does because she and her team are fantastic!!! I will definitely be recommending them to anyone I know who gets married!!
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Nicholas Sent on 09/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Vicki and her group were all I could've hoped for to be at our wedding; Professional, quick to respond, provided suggestions for pieces when we needed help, and most importantly, played Canon in D beautifully for the bridal procession.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Hitched by MV - Wedding Officiant - Rev. Michael Hitched by MV - Wedding Officiant - Rev. Michael Wedding Officiants

I can't thank Ms. Berckmann enough. I recently officiated a wedding where she was the violinist and I knew right away she was a total pro. Beyond her obvious musical talents what impressed me was all the "behind the scenes" activity that brides and grooms never see (and shouldn't have to). Ms. Berckmann coordinated with me regarding musical cues and all the other logistics that go with delivering a perfect wedding ceremony. Your guests will be impressed and you will not have to worry about a thing when you hire Violin by Vicki for your event.

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