How much space does the violinist need?
Less than you'd think. One violinist with his own speakers fits in a corner most venues already have.
A little less than a 10 by 10 foot space, about the footprint of a tailgating tent. As Jared puts it, “even if there's less space than that, I could still make it work.” At the ceremony he usually sets up behind your guests on the right side.
What fits in that space
- Jared and his violin. He typically plays standing up the whole time, so there's no chair to fit in.
- His own speakers and a music stand. Every booking includes Jared's own sound system.
- No cables across the aisle. The violin is wireless, so there are no cables for guests to trip on.
- Shade, if you're outside. Jared needs some kind of shade; venues have provided an umbrella.
- A spot for cases. A small out-of-the-way place, like a closet, to store instrument cases.
Where the violinist stands
| Part of the day | Usual spot |
|---|---|
| Ceremony | Behind the guests on the right side |
| Cocktail hour | A set spot with the speakers; the wireless violin can move among guests |
| Reception with a DJ | On the dance floor by default, popping in over the DJ's set |
| Two spots at one venue | Both set up before the ceremony, then Jared moves between them |
Tight venue? Tell us what you have when you inquire. Your planning call is a good time to confirm the exact spot, and once the contract is signed, Jared coordinates the details with your venue.
Timing the space
Jared arrives about an hour before he starts playing, so the violin spot should be free by then for setup and a sound-check. If your ceremony and cocktail hour are in two spots at one venue, he sets up both before the ceremony, then moves the violin over when it ends. If cocktail hour is at another venue, he sets that space up first. When the violinist arrives.
No outlet near the best spot? That's fine too. Jared can run on battery power.
Clients on the setup
★★★★★“He came dressed for the part and his routine of setup/takedown is extremely organized and tasteful (he also arrived early which helped the entire experience go very smooth).”
★★★★★“And because we planned our own wedding we needed him to be adaptable, and he absolutely was.”
★★★★★“He's an excellent performer with a wide range of songs, and he's super easy to work with!”
Self-sufficient by design: Jared brings everything he needs and sets it up himself.
Space and setup questions
Do you need a chair?
No. Jared typically plays standing up the whole time.
Will your setup block the aisle?
No. For the ceremony, Jared typically sets up behind the guests on the right side, and the violin is wireless.
Do you need anything from the venue?
Extreme Strings is self-sufficient by design. Outdoors, Jared needs some kind of shade, and he needs a small spot to store his instrument cases.
What if our space is smaller than 10 by 10 feet?
Tell us what you have. In Jared's words, even with less space than that, he can still make it work.