Frequently Asked Questions

Great news, and thank you for choosing me for your big day. 

1. Start by completing the online form on the Contact page - if you know which package you are interested in please state this in the additional information section: yorkshireviolinist.com/contact 
2. I receive your enquiry and get in touch with a quote, or any questions I might need clarifying to provide an accurate quote, and to say whether I’m available or not. I can still help you with one of my Trusted YV Deputies for dates where I am already booked or otherwise unavailable. 
3. You confirm whether you would like to proceed with the booking. 
4. I set up your Booking Contract using the information provided by you and send this to you via email (please check your junk folder as they sometimes land here).
5. You read and check the Booking Contract, confirming via the onscreen ‘confirm’ button and prompts. 
6. You will receive an email to acknowledge your confirmation, followed by the Booking Deposit Invoice Email. This email contains a card payment link should you wish to pay via credit or debit card, alongside the attached PDF of the Booking Deposit Invoice that shows the bank details needed to make payment via BACs/bank transfer, if this is preferred. The Booking Deposit is a nonrefundable payment of £100, and taken off your final balance due for your booking. Payment of the Booking Deposit is due upon booking.
7. That’s it! Your date is now secured into my calendar - let the music planning begin!

Yes, in many cases. Be sure to have a backup plan in case of 

questionable weather as violins and the associated electrical equipment 

cannot be played in rain or direct sunlight. Please consider what protection there might be at your venue for shade in sunny weather or shelter for inclement weather.

Logistics/Equipment: For solo violin, much of the equipment is provided by the musician. A plug socket would be useful for longer bookings (2 hours+) for the PA system / iPad, etc. For ensemble bookings, see below. Suitable space for performers is required - please discuss this during the booking process. Food/Refreshments: For longer bookings, such as the Platinum Package, please advise whether food/drink is provided for your suppliers, so the musician(s) know to bring their own refreshments or not. It is usually good practice to provide some sort of refreshments for the musician(s) for Gold Package bookings, but again, if this is not possible please advise prior to the big day so musicians can plan ahead.

YES - for the ceremony: Typically, there are five piece/song requests taken per wedding to cover the key moments in the ceremony (entrance/signing the register/exit) plus one during the pre-ceremony set (and wedding breakfast entrance if booking the Platinum Package). 

Other music is chosen from already-rehearsed music which matches your desired atmosphere, specified during the planning process. You can also specify pieces/songs that you do not want the musician to play. Additional extra pieces/songs can be prepared for an extra fee upon request.

I recommend finalising your music choices at least four weeks before your event. This ensures there is enough time to prepare any bespoke arrangements, learn new requests, and coordinate with other musicians if needed. However, I understand that plans can evolve, so if you’re still deciding closer to the date, just let me know—I’ll do my best to accommodate any changes wherever possible.

[All equipment is supplied by the musicians unless otherwise stated, i.e., chairs]

Solo Violin/Cello: Instrument, music stand, portable battery-operated PA system. 

Violin & Cello Duo/Violin & Flute Duo/Violin & Guitar Duo / Violin & Harp Duo / String Trio/String Quartet: Instruments, music stand, a chair per player.

Violin & Piano Duo: Violin, piano, piano stand, PA system (if required), music stand.

Violin & Harp: Needs level ground and easy access to venue due to instrument size.

Yes, where your venue is within 1 hour of HD3. 

Further journeys: 1-1.5 hours £20 / 1.5-2hrs £25 / 2-2.5hrs £30 / 2.5-3hrs £35 / 3-3.5hrs £40 / 3.5-4hrs £45 / 4hrs+ £50 plus accommodation costs covered. Ensemble musicians will aim to car-share wherever possible.

For the most part, musicians arrive at least hour before the ceremony start time to set up, sound check where needed and to ensure everything is ready to go.

Absolutely. The PLI and PAT certificates can be provided upon request. Musicians used in YV ensembles are also insured and using PAT tested equipment.

Yes! Emily is part of a fantastic musical community of trusted colleagues, aka. The Yorkshire Violinist Musicians Collective. If she is already booked elsewhere, you can still enjoy the full range of Yorkshire Violinist services with one of our talented musicians leading your event. This is typically Naomi or Rachel, Emily’s deputies, who are incredibly skilled violinists. We’re excited to see Naomi and Rachel’s growing success with YV weddings since they joined our ranks. You can be assured of the same high-quality performance and experience regardless of the performer. Learn more about the YV Deputies here.