About this vendor
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
Details
Instruments
- Violin
Music Genres
- Bluegrass
- Celtic
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
Music Services
- Live Music
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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out of 5.021 reviews
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 a...
nd 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." Nick is the man!! 🌟🎻
Nick was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. Working with him was seamless, from his communication style to how he executed our vision on wedding day. We booked ...
him to play for our guest arrival, ceremony, and cocktail hour. He played a variety from Thomas Rhett, to Notorious B.I.G., to Bad Bunny, and he did not miss! We got so many compliments from our guests thanks to Nick. We wanted to keep it elegant, but also get the party going, and Nick did just that. We're so thankful he was available for our day. I would recommend Nick a million times over!
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!
My husband and I hired Nick to perform at our wedding for the ceremony and cocktail hour just days before our wedding. We feel so lucky to have found him and that he was available ...
on short notice! He was kind and professional and was the "wow" factor we were wanting for our wedding guest experience. His talent is unmatched with the range of songs and genres he can play. Our guests are still raving about his talent and performance. Thank you Nick!
Nick was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! He is an incredibly talented violinist, and his performance added such a beautiful, elegant touch to our ceremony and co...
cktail hour. His music was absolutely stunning and made our day feel even more special.
From the very beginning, Nick was professional, patient, and so easy to work with. He was always available to answer my questions, took the time to explain everything thoroughly, and made the planning process completely stress-free. He even helped us find a second violinist for our reception, which went above and beyond what we expected.
On our wedding day, he exceeded every expectation. His performance was flawless, and we received so many compliments from our guests. I would recommend Nick to anyone looking for a truly exceptional violinist—you won't be disappointed!
Nick was incredible! He played violin for my proposal in Palos Verdes and helped make the moment truly unforgettable. His performance was beautiful, professional, and added the per...
fect touch of elegance and emotion. I highly recommend him for any special event!
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 el...
egant 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
We had the pleasure of having Nick perform at our wedding at Monserate Winery, and he was absolutely incredible.
From the moment he began playing during our ceremony, he created a...
n intimate, emotional atmosphere that perfectly set the tone for the day. The songs he performed were beautiful, elegant, and added so much to the experience for both us and our guests.
He also played during cocktail hour in Monserate's barrel room, and it ended up being one of the most talked-about parts of the evening. Multiple guests came up to us to comment on how talented he was and how unique it was to hear modern and familiar songs performed on violin. It brought a level of sophistication and class that fit the winery setting perfectly.
Beyond his talent, he was professional, easy to work with, and helped make our wedding feel truly special. If you're looking for something elegant, memorable, and a little different from the typical wedding music experience, we couldn't recommend him more highly.
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 significa...
nt 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.
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!!!
Nick was our amazing violinist for our 2025 wedding at Franciscan Gardens in San Juan Capistrano. His beautiful processional and recessional music added the perfect touch, elevatin...
g the entire ceremony and making it feel like a true fairytale!
He played every song so perfectly and beautifully, far surpassing all of my expectations and imagination. We highly recommend Nick to anyone looking to add a unique, personal, and elegant touch to their wedding day!
Thank you so much, Nick!
Nick performed for our ceremony and we couldn’t recommend him enough. He was very professional and communicative leading up to the event. He worked with us to make sure the music w...
as what we envisioned and it sounded amazing!
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 fo...
r 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.
We absolutely loved working with Nick! We requested some pretty nerdy music and he executed it perfectly. The violin was so beautiful and really set the perfect tone for the whole ...
day. He was so easy to work with, and we never had to stress about a thing.
We got so many compliments from our guests and highly recommend!
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!!!
I had the pleasure of having Nick play the violin during my wedding ceremony and it was one of the best parts of our wedding day. Nick is very professional, responsible and extreme...
ly talented. Nick is local to the LA area but he was willing and able to travel to Santa Barbara to perform at my wedding. Nick serenaded our guests with the most incredible setlist before and after the ceremony. My husband and I chose nontraditional songs for the ceremony. Nick seamlessly and on time performed our desired songs. My guests were highly impressed when they recognized No Scrubs by TLC. Nick made everyone have fun and feel comfortable. Without a doubt I would work with Nick again. We were so happy to have booked him!
Nick was, and remains one of the highlights of our spectacular, autumn wedding in a large Los Angeles backyard. Months before, he sat with my husband and I to get to know us, what ...
kind of songs that meant something to us, how he could arrange them, always positively and honestly. We stayed in communication, he asked great logistical questions about place and time and vibe and was fair about pricing, although I can't repeat how priceless it is to us now. On site, he and his musicians were consummate professionals, serving as gorgeous decorations, to boot! They fit into the landscape and created the most magical soundtrack as our wedding party came into the garden to gather--when the first notes of Going to California played, our best man gasped audible with joy and that memory has me smiling while I write-I can't picture myself floating down the aisle with my dad without his notes--It also made us so happy to be giving any of our wedding budget to an artist like Nick. You'll have a better honeymoon if you are lucky enough to have him be part of your wedding.
Highly recommend Nick! He was a violinist at our wedding and was professional, courteous, and a pleasure to work with. He has a very wide repertoire— knows all the classics as well...
as the instrumentals for more modern pop songs (a la Bridgerton.) his music made the ceremony and cocktail hour very special and romantic.
We had the absolute pleasure of having Nick perform at our wedding, and we couldn’t have been more thrilled with the experience! From the moment they started playing, it was as th...
ough the entire atmosphere transformed into something magical. His skill and artistry were beyond words—each note was played with such precision and emotion, it brought tears to our eyes. Nick was incredibly professional, punctual, and attentive to our song requests, even offering thoughtful suggestions that enhanced our vision for the day. We received countless compliments from our guests about him long after our wedding was over.
If you’re looking for someone who will elevate your wedding with their talent, professionalism, and charm, Nick is the one. Our day was truly made more memorable because of their beautiful performance, and we cannot recommend him highly enough!
When I heard Nick play on Main Street in Santa Monica, I told my fiancé that we needed him to play at our wedding. We contacted Nick and met with him to chat about the specifics. W...
e felt very comfortable working with Nick, and he was so easy to work with. From there, I emailed Nick the songs we wanted played during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Nick had to learn a few of the songs as there were some classical pieces and a hymn. He did wonderfully! Having Nick added that extra special live music vibe that made our wedding day so special. We loved hearing him play and we received many compliments about his playing during our cocktail hour. I couldn't recommend Nick more for any event you might have. He plays from the soul and you can feel it!
Nick is a true professional and knows exactly how to bring the right energy. He played at our wedding ceremony and made the vibe absolutely perfect. 10/10 would recommend.
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