Modern ceremony
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Ed Sheeran · 36-second live violin excerpt
Ceremonies from $350Austin, Texas
Modern live violin for weddings & events
Your favorite songs.Live on violin.
Modern pop, meaningful processional songs, timeless favorites, and classical options, performed with the polish of a classically trained violinist and the energy of the music you actually listen to.
A modern approach
Not just wedding music.
Your music.
The violin can feel elegant without feeling traditional.
I specialize in recognizable modern songs that still feel right for the moment, from a quiet processional to an upbeat recessional or cocktail hour. Oldies, timeless love songs, and classical favorites are always available too, but the heart of this service is contemporary, personal, and flexible.
Hear it for yourself
A few favorites from the wedding repertoire.
Real footage from a recent wedding, from romantic ceremony music through the first celebratory moments afterward.
Birds of a FeatherLove StoryPerfectWildest DreamsCan't Help Falling in LoveEso y Más
More from real weddings
A closer listen from another celebration.
Two live ceremony moments showing both the modern and traditional sides of the repertoire.
Classical ceremony
Canon in D
Pachelbel · live violin excerpt
The ceremony
Music that follows the shape of the day.
We will plan the important musical moments around your ceremony and choose songs that feel like you, not a generic wedding playlist.
Guest Arrival
A relaxed musical atmosphere while everyone settles in.
Processional
Wedding-party entrances and the main walk down the aisle, including your included custom request when selected.
Ceremony Moments
Music can support a unity ceremony, reflection, memorial, or another meaningful part of your timeline.
Recessional
A joyful, recognizable song for the first walk back down the aisle together.
Simple wedding packages
Start with the experience you want.
These packages keep the choices clear while leaving room to tailor the music to your venue and timeline.
Ceremony
Modern Ceremony
$350
A polished ceremony built around songs from my established repertoire, with one meaningful song prepared especially for your main aisle entrance.
- Pre-ceremony / guest-arrival music
- Music for key ceremony entrances and moments
- Recessional music
- 1 custom song request for the main processional
- Modern, timeless, and classical repertoire options
Custom requests are subject to suitability, arrangement availability, and adequate lead time.
Ceremony
Personalized Ceremony
$475
For couples who want several specific songs woven into the ceremony rather than choosing primarily from my existing repertoire.
- Everything in Modern Ceremony
- Up to 3 custom song requests
- More flexibility across processional, ceremony, and recessional selections
- Music planning built around your ceremony flow
A “custom song” means a song not already in my current repertoire that must be prepared specifically for your event.
Ceremony + celebration
Ceremony + Cocktail Hour
from $675
Carry the live-music experience beyond the aisle with an upbeat, amplified cocktail-hour set.
- Modern Ceremony package included
- Up to 60 minutes of cocktail-hour violin
- Professional backing tracks where appropriate
- Full professional sound system available
- Pop, throwbacks, love songs, and guest-friendly favorites
Final pricing can vary with venue layout, setup requirements, timing, travel, and whether separate ceremony/cocktail setups are needed.
Need something different? Longer cocktail hours, private events, proposals, and custom event formats can be quoted individually. Chapel Dulcinea special applies to the Modern Ceremony package for weddings held at Chapel Dulcinea.
From the aisle to cocktail hour
Romantic when the moment calls for it.
Upbeat when the party starts.
Cocktail hour is where the modern side really opens up. Recognizable pop, energetic throwbacks, and melodic favorites can be performed with professionally produced backing tracks for a fuller sound while guests mingle.
Professional soundA complete amplification system is available for appropriate venues and setups.
Backing tracksFuller arrangements that preserve the sound and energy people recognize from the song.
Flexible energyElegant background music or a more noticeable, lively performance depending on the event.
Venue planningSetup is planned around the physical transition between ceremony and cocktail-hour locations.
Repertoire
Modern first. Plenty of range.
I am continuing to expand the list, but the goal is simple: couples should be able to choose music that actually sounds like them.
The center of the repertoire.
- Birds of a Feather
- Love Story
- Wildest Dreams
- Perfect
- Shut Up and Dance
- Plus a growing catalog of contemporary songs
Familiar favorites.
- Can't Help Falling in Love
- Bless the Broken Road
- Love songs and older favorites
- Spanish-language selections such as Eso y Más
Traditional when you want it.
Classical wedding music and concert repertoire remain available for couples who want a traditional moment or a mix of classical and modern across the ceremony.
Have one song that has to be yours?
That is exactly why the base ceremony includes one custom request for the main processional. The personalized package expands that to three. Some songs translate beautifully to violin; others require more involved arranging or may not be practical, so custom requests are confirmed individually before the event.
What couples & planners are saying
Trusted when the moment matters.
We could not have asked for a better violinist at our wedding. He took every song we requested and weaved it into the perfect ceremony soundtrack, synced perfectly with our procession.
“10/10 would recommend.”
We originally hired a harpist, but she fractured her leg. Thankfully David was able to take over for her and play the violin for a small wedding ceremony. With only 3 days left he made it happen in the morning! We are very grateful for that. Played beautifully and was always very kind and communicative!!
Shared in an Austin bride groupFacebook recommendation
“Violinist - David Price - AWESOME!!! We hired David a week before our wedding and he learned the song we wanted and played it beautifully. Really added to the vibe!”
RECENT WEDDINGSAUSTIN, TEXAS
Beyond weddings
Live violin for the moments worth remembering.
Proposals
Engagement parties
Anniversaries
Private dinners
Corporate events
Holiday events
Celebrations of life
Custom private events
COMMON QUESTIONSWEDDINGS & EVENTS
Before you inquire
A few helpful answers.
Do you only play modern music?
No. Modern pop is the main focus of the wedding service, but timeless love songs, oldies, classical favorites, and other styles can be mixed into the day.
What counts as a custom song?
A custom request is a song that is not already in my current repertoire and needs to be learned, adapted, arranged, or otherwise prepared specifically for your event. The $350 ceremony includes one; the $475 personalized ceremony includes up to three.
Can you provide amplification for an outdoor wedding or cocktail hour?
Yes. I have a full professional sound system and can provide amplification and backing-track playback when appropriate for the venue and event format.
What if the ceremony and cocktail hour are in different locations at the venue?
That is something I plan around in advance. The setup requirements and transition time depend on how far apart the spaces are and whether separate sound setups are needed. Those logistics are confirmed before booking the final event plan.
Can I request a song that is unusual or outside your current styles?
Absolutely ask. I will confirm whether it translates well to violin and whether a suitable arrangement or backing track is practical. Very involved requests may require an additional arrangement fee.
Availability & pricing
Tell me about the day.
Share the date and a few details about what you are planning. The form is intentionally quick; I will respond personally with availability, package guidance, and any setup or custom-arrangement details.