Callie Rae Violin

Wedding Violinist

Philadelphia Region, PA, NJ, DE, MD

Service area

5.0

Verified reviews from real couples

Callie played our ceremony solo, then was part of the band that played our reception. To say that she was amazing would be an extreme understatement! From learning the songs we wanted played during the ceremony, to her stellar skills during the reception. We couldn’t have been happier with Callie! If you are in the market for a violinist for any event, give Callie a call YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY!!!!!

Jennifer H.

5.0

Callie was SO easy to work with! We were able to communicate via text, worked out all the details, and paid her day of! I was able to give her a list of songs and she handled the rest! Such a sweet soul. We were so happy to have her play our ceremony in Philly!

Gianna C.

5.0

Callie Rae

OWNER

AWARD WINNER (2X)

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Based in Bensalem, PA, Callie Rae Violin is a professional musician who performs at weddings throughout the greater Philadelphia area. She loves to assist couples in creating the event of their dreams. Using her violin skills, Callie Rae Violin can create the perfect ambiance to reflect each couple's wishes and requests. Callie Rae Violin has been performing at live events regularly over the course of the last eight years. Before that, she attended James Madison University, where she was a member of the symphony orchestra. Callie Rae has gained experience playing with several bands and groups, which has allowed her to expand and grow an extensive repertoire. This versatile musician plays the classical and electric violin as well as the traditional fiddle and can tailor her choices to match your vision. Callie Rae Violin is more than willing to assist couples in their music selections as well as provide suggestions for ceremony and cocktail hour songs that best fit them. You can expect a completely customized musical experience. Callie Rae will create a bespoke setlist that aligns with your song requests and musical tastes, which will add to the special atmosphere and emotion of your big day!

Woman-owned Business

Details

Instruments

Fiddle

Violin

Music Genres

Bluegrass

Celtic

Classical

Country

Dance

Pop

Rock

Music Services

Live Music

Recorded Music

Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Rehearsal Dinner

Awards and Affiliations

2-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.

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Meet the team

Callie Rae

Owner

Hi! My name is Callie and I am a violinist specializing in weddings. I provide services such as ceremony music, strolling violin, cocktail hours, baby showers, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinner music! My goal is to help you achieve the ambiance you envision through the music for your event.

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Callie is an exceptionally talented, professional, and responsive violinist who elevated ceremonies and cocktail hours. She learned requested songs, worked seamlessly with other musicians, brought her own equipment, and made planning and payment easy. Guests raved about her performances and couples highly recommend her for weddings.

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Jennifer H

Callie played our ceremony solo, then was part of the band that played our reception. To say that she was amazing would be an extreme understatement! From learning the songs we wan...

ted played during the ceremony, to her stellar skills during the reception. We couldn’t have been happier with Callie! If you are in the market for a violinist for any event, give Callie a call YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY!!!!!

Gianna C

Callie was SO easy to work with! We were able to communicate via text, worked out all the details, and paid her day of! I was able to give her a list of songs and she handled the r...

est! Such a sweet soul. We were so happy to have her play our ceremony in Philly!

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Katie P

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Callie is so unbelievably talented and she made our wedding day SO special. She was incredible to work with and I cannot recommend her enough to anyone lookin...

g for an amazing violinist for their ceremony!

Alexis K

We could not have been happier with Callie as our wedding violinist! From the moment she began playing during our church ceremony, she brought such a beautiful, elegant, and emotio...

nal touch to the day. Her music helped create the perfect atmosphere and made our ceremony feel even more special. Callie also did an amazing job during cocktail hour, and our guests absolutely loved the music. One thing we especially appreciated was how seamlessly she worked alongside our pianist during the ceremony. They complemented each other perfectly, and the result was truly beautiful. Beyond her incredible talent, Callie was professional, reliable, and wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She played a huge role in making our wedding day unforgettable, and we are so grateful to have had her as part of it. If you’re looking for a talented musician who will elevate your wedding or special event, we cannot recommend Callie highly enough!

Katherine S

Callie was an absolute dream! She played for my ceremony and as I floated down the aisle, I could hear her playing so beautifully. Callie was so easy to work with, very responsiv...

e when needed and was willing to play whatever I wanted. I knew two songs I wanted to be playing and told her to have fun with the rest. She delivered seamlessly. I even had someone ask me for her information for their son's wedding!! I will recommend her to everyone I know. Thanks for making the day perfect, Callie!

Jen S

Callie is the perfect addition to your wedding! We just got married and she played our ceremony and cocktail hour. She is so easy to work with and very responsive during planning. ...

We were able to request our own songs and she delivered beautifully. Callie is so talented and brings a classy and fun vibe to the whole experience for you and your guests to enjoy!

Andrea S

Callie played at my daughter’s wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. She was fabulous! From the moment she started playing, the atmosphere felt truly special. Our guests are still t...

alking about how stunning the music was! Truly exceptional talent that made our day even more magical!

Rebecca K

We couldn’t have asked for a better ceremony musician than Callie. Her violin performance was absolutely beautiful and created such a meaningful and intimate atmosphere as we walke...

d down the aisle. She played flawlessly and helped make the ceremony feel so special and personal. Many of our guests mentioned how much they loved the music—she was truly a highlight of the day!

jenna c

Callie did our wedding ceremony yesterday and did such an amazing job!! Would definitely recommend her for any event!!

Christine V

We came across Callie through suggested vendors on wedding wire and am so happy we did. She was absolutely amazing. Our event staff even commented that they couldn’t believe how g...

reat she sounded because they’ve had some not so great recently & it’s amazing to hear someone with such talent. Communication was seamless & her talent is far beyond the average. We are so lucky to have had her at our wedding, it added such a touch of elegance and class. If you’ve been considering hiring a violinist, look no further! Callie is your girl.

Brittany C

Callie recently played at our wedding at Logan inn new Hope Pa she did so wonderful everyone said how beautiful she played it was the perfect touch on our big day! I can’t recommen...

d Callie enough she’s the best!

Frank C

Callie was amazing from the very beginning. Her communication was outstanding. She learned multiple songs for us & performed them beautifully. Callie is an absolute pro!

Emma M

Callie was so sweet and easy to work with! She was able to play whatever songs we wanted and didn't need anything from us for the day-of. Sadly, I didn't get to hear too much since...

I was hidden away before walking down the aisle, but everyone said how lovely the music was. Highly recommend Callie for a beautiful ceremony ambiance!

Theresa G

Callie played at my (now) husband and I’s wedding ceremony. She went above and beyond, giving song suggestions and even learning a song for us at the last minute. She took care of ...

talking to the vendors so we didn’t have to add it to our list of things to do, and most importantly, played beautifully! So many people came up to us and complimented how well she played. Could not recommend her more!

Stevie-Lynn S

I booked Callie for my sister’s wedding to play her ceremony and cocktail hour! Her music added so much elegance and emotion to the whole day! The guests were very impressed and re...

ally enjoyed this extra touch to the special day! I would definitely recommend Callie to anyone!

Bob M

Callie was amazing! She even took the time to learn some special songs for our ceremony. I highly recommend her for your ceremony. She is the best!

Tamana B

We were so lucky to have Callie play at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. The music was absolutely beautiful and created the perfect atmosphere of elegant, romantic, and exac...

tly what we envisioned. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting how much the live violin added to the experience. Callie was professional, easy to work with, and made the whole process seamless. We’re so grateful for the special touch she brought to our day!

Delaney M

5/5 is not a high enough rating! I got married this past May and Callie was the absolute best part of my ceremony and cocktail hour. She is beyond easy to work with and provided ex...

cellent direction regarding song choices and what she sees requested a lot for weddings. I had asked her to play 3 specific songs for the ceremony that she was able to learn and play perfectly. When she says she can learn any song, she means it! She played a beautiful rendition of "Concerning Hobbits" from the Lord of the Rings (my husband is a huge fan), which he noticed immediately and it brought him to tears. Every single guest that I have talked to since the weddings always brings up how special the violinist was and how amazing her cocktail hour music sounded! She played popular pop music with a back beat and guests loved every second. As the bride, hearing my aisle song be played live by Callie made me tear up before even walking down the aisle -- and it was almost impossible to keep it together on the way down! Her pricing is beyond fair and she is very professional. If you are looking for a perfect way to seriously elevate your wedding, please do not hesitate to book with her. You WONT regret it!!

Katelyn A

We had the absolute pleasure of having Callie Rae play at our wedding ceremony and we couldn't be happier with the experience! From the start, Callie Rae was incredibly responsive,...

professional, and so easy to work with. Every detailed was handled with care, and she made the entire process stress-free. She is super talented and played beautifully, exactly as we had imagined. She was such a huge part of our ceremony and we highly recommend her services!

Maureen Ann H

I cannot say enough good things about Callie and her talent! She is such a kind and cool person and it was such a pleasure to work with her. Any song I asked her about, she said sh...

e could do it or would learn it. All of our guests came up to us saying how amazing she was. Callie truly elevated our ceremony and cocktail hour and we are beyond thankful for her. I will refer her to anyone and everyone! I would hire her over and over again!

Amanda C

We hired Callie to play unamplified pre-ceremony and ceremony music for us, as we could not have amplified music in our ceremony location. Callie was great to work with throughout ...

the booking and planning process. She was responsive, learned new songs based on our requests for processional and recessional, showed up on time, and played beautifully. Her pricing was also very fair. We would recommend her wholeheartedly!

Stephanie D

Can’t express enough how grateful I am that Callie was able to perform at our ceremony and cocktail hour. It was better than I could have imagined! She is so easy to communicate wi...

th and always responds in a quickly manner. My guests were raving about her music all night! Highly recommend!

Lyndsay R

Callie is the absolute best addition for your special day. She is so easy to work with and her is unmatched! Callie played at my cocktail hour and it could not have been more perf...

ect!! All of my guests at my wedding loved her! You will not be disappointed!

maddison d

Callie was the perfect addition to my day. From early days fangirling at local bars to enjoying her on my big day, she was a no brainer to have her and her talent!! She adds such g...

race to the moment. All my guests were SO excited when they saw her. I could listen to Callie play all day long!

Meghan S

I cannot say enough great things about Callie! Callie played for our ceremony and cocktail hour and did such an amazing job. Her music added such a beautiful touch to our day. Call...

ie was willing to learn any of the songs we wanted and hearing her renditions of them during our wedding was such a special part of our day. Our guests could not stop talking about how talented Callie is.

Diane L

Callie was absolutely phenomenal! She was very responsive from the moment I started chatting with her and she made the day absolutely beautiful.. I cannot thank her enough for the ...

amazing work that she did. She played in our ceremony and cocktail hour, and the guests could not stop raving about how great she did.. thank you very much Callie. Our day would not be complete without you!

Lauren V

My husband and I are lucky enough to personally know Callie and call her a friend. In planning our wedding, my first and probably only must was having her play our ceremony. This i...

s not only because she is our friend , but because she is one of the most talented people we know. I knew she had to be the one playing my favorite song(Enchanted- Taylor Swift) for the moment every bride anticipates…walking down the aisle! Callie is wildly talented as a musician and performer. On top of that she radiates joy and charisma as she plays because she loves what she does and she LOVES love! She performs large venues and has done tons of weddings. She is 100% reliable and professional. I told her our song requests, where and when to be at the venue and she handled the rest. I had complete faith and trust in her from start to finish. I can’t imagine a better addition to any wedding ceremony. Thank you Callie for being our friend and for making our wedding ✨enchanting✨beyond belief!!!💕✨🥹

Katelyn M

I cannot say enough great things about Callie! She planned the perfect song lists for both our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Callie was professional, timely and our guests co...

uld not stop complimenting the vibe she created. We could not recommend Callie more to anyone planning their wedding! She is the absolute best!

Lily F

Callie was THE PERFECT addition to our wedding day. She was flexible, communicative, independent, and most importantly- gave a BEAUTIFUL performance!! She was willing to learn new ...

songs which was a major plus! Our guests all raved about her performance for our ceremony and cocktail hour. I would highly recommend Callie to anyone!

Megan M

Callie is an amazing violinist and we are so happy we had her apart of our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour!

Kim C

Callie provided exceptional music at our daughter’s wedding. She was always very responsive when I had questions about the process or song selections. She brought her own microphon...

e and speaker and made the payment very convenient. I would highly recommend Callie and certainly would use her again.

Michelle W

Callie was amazing to work with! From the moment I contacted Callie she was extremely kind and easy to work with. We had a few specific requests and she delivered beyond our expect...

ations! The guests were raving about the music. I could’ve have asked for a better ceremony and Callie made it so special. Thank you!

Kerry M

Callie is an absolute DREAM to work with. The second you hear her play, you will understand why so many people say the same. We had Callie play at our cocktail hour for our wedding...

on 4/13/24 and not only did she set the entire mood of the wedding, but we had guests raving about her music from the moment they walked in. She made our wedding feel magical and I could not recommend someone better for the job. We have already received multiple texts asking about where we found her. From start to finish, working with Callie was seamless. Thank you for everything!!!!

Laura P

Callie, Callie, CALLIE! From the first interaction, to getting to hear the samples to hearing you on my day you were phenomenal. So many people commented on you and asked where I ...

found you. You were a perfect piece of my fairytale wedding and will be anxiously waiting for my video to replay the music over and over again. Thank you for sharing your talent and time for us!!!

Kimberly M

Callie was an absolute dream!! She played during our ceremony and cocktail hour on our March 15 wedding! She was able to make my favorite songs sound beyond beautiful, incorporatin...

g songs from almost every genre! We can’t speak highly enough of her!

Jacqueline C

We got married on 11/18/23 and Callie provided music for not only our ceremony but for cocktail hour as well. Callie is so incredibly talented and was able to handle traditional ca...

tholic ceremony music and contemporary music for cocktail hour. Can’t recommend her enough for your event. Whatever you need, she should be your first choice!

Lisa V

Callie was wonderful! She helped us pick out all of our ceremony songs, everything was perfect.☺️

Liz G

Callie was nothing short of amazing for my sister's ceremony and cocktail hour. She was flexible and able to play in a large church for the ceremony, break down her equipment, and ...

set up again for the cocktail hour without question. Her performance was beautiful, and I hope to use her one day for my own wedding!

Megan M

Callie can perform pretty much any song you request! She played “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz as I walked down the aisle. She entertained the guests before the ceremony started and had...

the flower girls twirling all around. She is great with kids! Highly highly recommend hiring her for your wedding.

Alyssa R

We booked Callie to pay for our quick ceremony and it truly made it so much more magical. She adds such a beautiful touch to any moment with her passion, talent and kindness. We wo...

uld recommend her to ANYONE looking to add that extra special touch to your big day. Our wedding was a little different than most but if we would have had a cocktail party, she would have most definitely been hired to play that as well!

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