Can guests request songs from the violinist?
Yes, if you'd like that. You're in charge of the music, so guest requests happen only when you say so.
Yes, if you want. Jared takes guest requests from his library of hundreds of songs, which covers most of what people ask for, though not every song on the planet. Songs that need to be learned have to be requested ahead of time in your BookLive client portal.
You decide first
Jared lets couples be in charge of what he plays. When one couple asked whether guests could make requests, his answer started with “If you want me to, yes.” So the first step is simply telling him on your planning call:
- Open requests. Guests can walk up and ask for a song during cocktail hour or the reception.
- Your list only. Jared sticks to the songs you picked.
- Somewhere in between. Requests are welcome during cocktail hour, while the ceremony stays exactly as you planned it.
What guests can ask for
Requests on the day come from the songs Jared already plays. That's hundreds of songs, from Pachelbel and Bach to Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Journey and Chappell Roan, so most requests are covered. As he puts it, “it's not going to be every song on the planet.”
The violin is wireless, so during cocktail hour Jared can walk among your guests, which makes it easy for them to ask. At cocktail hour he plays whole songs, about three minutes each, or roughly 20 songs an hour, so there's room for a few requests alongside your own picks.
Getting a guest's favorite on the list
If you know your dad's favorite song or your best friend's anthem ahead of time, add it to your picks in your BookLive client portal. 3 custom songs are included, then $25 each, and picks are due about two weeks before the wedding.
What guests say about the song choices
★★★★★“We were especially impressed by your incredible song library. You have the very best selections, and every piece you played fit the mood so perfectly!”
★★★★★“He was very professional and really did an amazing job on the wide variety of music genres we dropped on his plate.”
★★★★★“Highly recommend Jared. Awesome entertainment, broad range of choices, and very professional.”
Request questions
Can guests request songs during the ceremony?
Ceremony music is planned ahead with you, cue by cue. Requests fit best at cocktail hour or the reception.
What if a guest asks for a song you don't know?
Jared plays from his library of hundreds of songs, which covers most requests. Songs that need to be learned should be requested ahead in your BookLive client portal.
Can we say no to guest requests?
Yes. You're in charge of the music, so Jared only takes requests if you want him to.