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Emily playing her white Bridge electric violin at Elsworth at the Mill, Skipton: Fabio Photography

Live Wedding Violinist in Yorkshire & Across the UK

Bespoke live string music for weddings and events across Yorkshire and the UK, crafted to elevate and enchant every moment.

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Live Wedding Violinist in Yorkshire & Across the UK

Bespoke live string music for weddings and events across Yorkshire and the UK, crafted to elevate and enchant every moment.

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About Yorkshire Violinist

Award-Winning Wedding and Events Musician for Hire Across the UK

“It truly made the atmosphere so magical… Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how amazing the music was!“

- Precious & Alvin, October 2025, Allerton Castle

Bespoke Live Music for Your Wedding

As a Yorkshire wedding violinist, I provide live string music for weddings across the UK. From solo violin to duos, trios, or full string quartets, every performance is carefully tailored to your vision.

Transforming Your Day with Elegance

Working with me isn’t just hiring a musician — it’s creating a soundtrack that enhances every moment. Couples often say the music transforms their ceremony and celebrations, creating an intimate, elegant atmosphere that guests remember long after the day ends.

Every Moment Crafted to Perfection

From your walk down the aisle to drinks receptions and evening celebrations, I craft every note to complement your wedding. Each performance is designed to feel uniquely yours, leaving you and your guests with unforgettable memories.

What’s On Offer?

About Emily Harding | Yorkshire Violinist

A Classically Trained Violinist

Emily Harding, known professionally as the Yorkshire Violinist, is a classically trained violinist and educator based in Huddersfield. She studied at The University of Huddersfield and the Royal Northern College of Music, refining her craft before embarking on a versatile and vibrant musical career.

Performing Across the UK

Emily performs across the UK as a soloist, electric violinist, and ensemble collaborator. She has worked with renowned groups including Symphonic Ibiza (where Five, Eternal and Damage have been the support acts!) and the celebrated Storm Electric Strings, and has shared the stage with the BBC, Channel 4, Sir Cliff Richard, and Andrea Corr. Highlights also include theatre appearances nationwide and serving as Orchestral Leader of the Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra from 2013 to 2019.

Expertise in Bespoke Wedding Music

As Yorkshire Violinist, Emily brings her artistry and professionalism to weddings and events, creating bespoke live music experiences that elevate every moment. Her extensive performance experience ensures couples enjoy a polished, elegant soundtrack for their day, tailored to their vision.

Passionate Educator

Emily also nurtures the next generation of musicians through Yorkshire Violinist tuition services. With nearly 20 years of teaching experience in state and private schools, music services, and private lessons, she offers tailored guidance in violin, viola, piano, and music theory to students of all levels.

Life Beyond Music

Away from performing and teaching, Emily finds inspiration exploring the Yorkshire countryside as a keen hiker.

She shares her life and love of music with her husband Paul,

also a professional musician, and their

three children: the ‘Teenager, Tweenager, and Threenager’.

My Why

Why I Started Yorkshire Violinist

When I launched Yorkshire Violinist in June 2022, it was about more than starting a business — it was about blending my love of music with celebrating life’s most joyful moments. At the time, my youngest was just a few weeks old, and I had stepped away from classroom and peripatetic music service teaching. I wanted a career that allowed me to connect with people, share my artistry, and bring meaningful moments to life — one wedding at a time.

Creating Bespoke Wedding Music

Yorkshire Violinist is about crafting live string music for weddings across Yorkshire and the UK that is tailored to your vision. From solo violin to ‘violin plus…’ duos, string trio, or full string quartet, every performance is treated as unique — never “just another job.” I work closely with couples to ensure the music perfectly complements every part of their day, from ceremony to drinks reception and evening celebrations.

Transforming Moments into Memories

What drives me most is the way music can elevate a wedding, creating an atmosphere of elegance, emotion, and joy. Couples often tell me how the music transforms their day, leaving guests enchanted and creating memories they will cherish forever. Every note is crafted with care so that your wedding feels uniquely yours — a truly personal and unforgettable experience.

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What Clients Are Saying About Yorkshire Violinist

Emily Was Fantastic

She played beautifully and was a real highlight of the wedding day. All the guests loved her music, and it wasn't overpowering over conversations - it blended into the background, but Emily does give volume choices for you. A lovely friendly woman, who has the biggest range of songs - all played to perfection! So happy - Vicky and Scott, married at Whitley Hall Hotel Sheffield, 12.10.24

Vicky & Scott (YV Bride and Groom)

The Most Perfect Addition To Our Wedding Day

I have no words to how to express how much Emily made our wedding. All our guests were stunned with how she set the scene and made for the most perfect ceremony. As a couple we have very different tastes in music, I leaned on Emily to help us choose the music and it was perfect, even when I was late, the music continued!

Thank you for being part of our special day and making it one to remember.

Lots of love,

The new Mr & Mrs Hardie

Amy (YV Bride)

Stunning Violinist, Highly Recommend

Emily played during our ceremony and drinks reception at our wedding in September 2024. Emily from start to finish was a delight to speak with, was so responsive and made the process so easy. She was more than happy to accommodate song requests not on her repertoire (which is already extensive and amazing). Emily is an outstanding Violinist, we had so many guests commenting on what a lovely addition to the day it was, and we are so happy we booked her. Could not recommend more.

Hayley (YV Bride)

Amazing

Emily played at our wedding ceremony,

From start to finish I found Emily professional, checking in on our song choices and making sure we knew that we didn’t need to just have the repertoire song choices for the package we had booked, Emily wanted to make sure we had the songs we wanted.

Her playing is amazing, our guests loved her, some even emotional and that was exactly what we wanted.

I could not recommend Emily more and thank her for helping to make our day extra special.

Lisa (YV Bride)

Music That Made Our Day Magical

The music made the whole atmosphere feel magical, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about how amazing it was.

Hearing Panunumpa played live as I walked down the aisle was incredibly moving - a moment we’ll never forget. We’re so proud and thankful to have had you as part of our day.

Precious & Alvin (YV Couple)

We Booked Emily to Attend Our Wedding…

… last month (July 2024) to provide the music for our wedding ceremony and also keep our guest entertained during our drink reception. Emily was always very quick with responding to messages and answering any questions we had. Emily is a fantastic violinist, the songs we had picked were all played beautifully, and our guest also commented on how good she was. I would highly recommend Emily if you are looking for an excellent and professional violinist to perform at your event.

Katy (YV Bride)

Emily Played Throughout Our Wedding

It was truly beautiful. Pale Grass Blue from Enya as I walked down the aisle. Not a dry eye in the house.

Every piece of music was truly beautiful. Every guest commented on how proffesional she was. I could highly recommend.

Thank you Emily,

you made my day perfect x x

Carol (YV Bride)

The Perfect Touch

Emily has been absolutely amazing. She is so down to earth and tremendously good at what she does. We first met the yorkshire violinist I'm November 2022 at a wedding fayre. From the moment we heard her play we knew we wanted her to play at our wedding. She went through all the packages with us and asked what songs and artisys did we like (taylor swift and Disney was our answer!) On the day Emily was punctual and professional. All our guests commented on how wonderful she is and that having live music made it perfect. We would 1000% recommend the yorkshire violinist to anyone we know and hope her business continues to thrive.

Susan (YV Bride)

Outstanding Violinist

Thank you for attending our daughter Hayley's wedding to Jordon at the Shropshire - you are amazing. You performed wonderfully throughout the day and took time out with our own budding violinist and gave her confidence to perform alongside you.

The tears flowed when you started to play her wedding song and she started the journey down the aisle. Bride, groom, flower girl, guests all teary - so amazing and wonderful

Thank you for making the day so special for not only the bride, groom, and guests but the budding violinist in our flower girl who was so mesmerized by you are your performing....5 stars from us.... recommended...

Peter (Father of the YV Bride)

Afternoon Tea at The Piece Hall

Emily worked with the team here at The Piece Hall for our first ever Afternoon Tea Event, and thanks to Emily's beautiful performance the event was a huge success - from chatting with the team prior to the doors opening to make sure everything was in place, and catering for special arrangements such as a birthday, Emily really is the musician to book in for any type of event!

Sophie Kirkwood (Events Coordinator at The Piece Hall, Halifax)

Live Wedding Violinist in Yorkshire & Across the UK

Live Wedding Violinist in Yorkshire & Across the UK

About Yorkshire Violinist

About Yorkshire Violinist

About Emily Harding | Yorkshire Violinist

My Why

The YV Blog

What Clients Are Saying About Yorkshire Violinist

Emily Was Fantastic

The Most Perfect Addition To Our Wedding Day

Stunning Violinist, Highly Recommend

Amazing

Music That Made Our Day Magical

We Booked Emily to Attend Our Wedding…

Emily Played Throughout Our Wedding

The Perfect Touch

Outstanding Violinist

Afternoon Tea at The Piece Hall

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Award-Winning Music for Your Big Day

Live Wedding Violinist in Yorkshire & Across the UK

Live Wedding Violinist in Yorkshire & Across the UK

About Yorkshire Violinist

About Yorkshire Violinist

About Emily Harding | Yorkshire Violinist

My Why

The YV Blog

What Clients Are Saying About Yorkshire Violinist

Emily Was Fantastic

The Most Perfect Addition To Our Wedding Day

Stunning Violinist, Highly Recommend

Amazing

Music That Made Our Day Magical

We Booked Emily to Attend Our Wedding…

Emily Played Throughout Our Wedding

The Perfect Touch

Outstanding Violinist

Afternoon Tea at The Piece Hall

More Yorkshire violinist Client Reviews

Read more about what our customers are saying.

We’re delighted to be supporting JUST ONE Tree to help tackle climate change head on.

Follow Yorkshire Violinist

Tune Into Calm: The Brides In Harmony Podcast by YV

Award-Winning Music for Your Big Day

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