Wedding Acoustic Violinist – Ottawa & Surrounding Areas

Create a timeless atmosphere with romantic violin music for your ceremony and cocktail hour.

I am a professional violinist with advanced classical training, offering fully customized music for weddings — from traditional pieces to modern love songs. I can play any song you’d like, and I’m always happy to learn special requests.

Please include your date, venue, and event duration when reaching out for a quote. A travel fee may apply depending on location.

🎻 Sample of My Playing

I have a few short clips so you can get a sense of my sound:

• You are the reason: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEIlQJArjgQ&list=PLKZYVIa9SkOZ6zNsYUDCT4tFW2TT0q6-L&index=4
• When you wish upon a star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFwH1Uyhb4s&list=PLKZYVIa9SkOZ6zNsYUDCT4tFW2TT0q6-L&index=2
• Brazilian jazz: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKZYVIa9SkObyKKCyN-_deMrN6_VGtX0b
• Concert pieces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbZZdEIudRM

🎶 Playlist

Here is a sample setlist with some of the pieces I often perform at weddings. This is just an example — I can play any song you’d like and I’m happy to learn special requests.

Romantic / Pop

• A Thousand Years — Christina Perri

• Perfect — Ed Sheeran

• All of Me — John Legend

• Can’t Help Falling in Love — Elvis Presley

• You Are the Reason — Calum Scott

Classical

• Canon in D — Pachelbel

• Ave Maria — Schubert

• Meditation — Massenet

• Air on the G String — Bach

Disney / Movies

• Beauty and the Beast

• A Whole New World

• La Vie en Rose

🌿 About Me

Tamiris Souza is a violinist and singer based in Ottawa who brings beauty, emotion, and artistry to wedding celebrations. Classically trained with a Master’s degree from the University of Ottawa, she has performed at festivals and concert halls around the world, including the Kennedy Center and major European summer festivals.

Her musical style is wonderfully versatile — ranging from classical and contemporary pieces to Brazilian jazz, folk music, traditional jazz, pop, and her own original compositions. Whether couples dream of walking down the aisle to a timeless classic or a modern love song, Tamiris creates a heartfelt atmosphere tailored to each wedding.

📄 Contract and Payment

Your booking is confirmed once the contract is signed and payment is received.

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🎻 Wedding Violin Packages

Ottawa & National Capital Regions - Live Acoustic Violin for Ceremonies, Cocktail Hour & Dinner

Romantic, timeless violin music to elevate the most meaningful moments of your wedding day. Every package includes fully customized song selections — from classical to modern love songs, Disney, pop, and more — performed on solo acoustic violin.

*Please note that the prices below do not include travel fee. Travel fee may apply for some events.

✨ Proposal Packages:

A. The One‑Song Moment

$150 A beautifully intimate moment featuring one meaningful song of your choice. Perfect for surprise proposals and private celebrations.

Includes:

• The playing of one special song on the acoustic violin.

Total event time: up to 7 minutes

B. The Love Story Set

$250 A slightly longer experience with two or three songs to create a romantic atmosphere before, during, and after the proposal.

Includes:

• The playing of two or three special songs on the acoustic violin with maximum duration of 15 minutes.

Total event time: up to 15 minutes

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💍 Ceremony Packages Options:

A. Short Ceremony — Up to 30 minutes

$400 Perfect for short ceremonies.

Includes:

• 30‑minute ceremony (processional, signing, recessional)

Total event time: up to 30 minutes

B. Ceremony Essentials — Up to 45 minutes

$450 Perfect for traditional ceremonies.

Includes:

• 5–15 minutes of music as guests arrive
• 30‑minute ceremony (processional, signing, recessional)

Total event time: up to 45 minutes

C. Ceremony Essentials — Up to 60 minutes

$500 Perfect for traditional ceremonies.

Includes:

• 5–15 minutes of music as guests arrive
• 30‑minute ceremony (processional, signing, recessional)
• 10–15 minutes of transition music as guests exit or move to the next space

Total event time: 1 hour

D. Extended Ceremony — Up to 90 Minutes

$650 Ideal for ceremonies with extra rituals, readings, or longer timelines.

Includes:

• 5–15 minutes of music as guests arrive
• 60‑minute ceremony (processional, signing, recessional)
• 10–15 minutes of transition music as guests exit or move to the next space

Total event time: up to 90 minutes

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🍸 Ceremony Essentials + Cocktail Packages:

A. Ceremony + Cocktail Hour — Up to 75 minutes

$700 Your most popular full‑experience package.

Includes:

• 5–15 minutes of music as guests arrive
• 30‑minute ceremony (processional, signing, recessional)
• 10–15 minutes of transition music as guests exit or move to the next space
• Cocktail hour (up to 15 minutes)

Total event time: up to 75 minutes

B. Ceremony Essentials + Cocktail Hour — Up to 90 minutes

$800 Your most popular full‑experience package.

Includes:

• 5–15 minutes of music as guests arrive
• 30‑minute ceremony (processional, signing, recessional)
• 10–15 minutes of transition music as guests exit or move to the next space
• Cocktail hour (up to 30 minutes)

Total event time: up to 90 minutes, with one 10‑minute break included for the violinist if needed

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🍽️ Dinner Packages:

A. Dinner Atmosphere — Up to 45 minutes

$600 Soft, elegant violin music during the first hour of dinner. Perfect when the ceremony is at a different location.

Includes:

• 15 minutes as guests arrive
• 30 minutes during main course

Total event time: up to 45 minutes, with one 5‑minute break included for the violinist if needed

B. Dinner Atmosphere — Up to 120 minutes

$750 For longer dinners or full‑evening ambience.

• 40 minutes as guests arrive and early dinner
• 20‑minute break
• 40 minutes during main course

Total event time: up to 2 hours, with one 20‑minute break included for the violinist if needed

🎶 Music Customization

• Any song can be requested as long as it is suitable for solo violin and wedding environment.
• Special requests are welcome with advance notice.
• Short performance cycles (40 minutes + break) ensure the best sound quality.