What does the violinist wear?
A suit and tie, most of the time. But your wedding sets the dress code, so it's worth a quick conversation.
Jared wears a suit and tie to most weddings, usually with a white shirt. He asks each couple whether that's right for their wedding, so if you're planning something more casual, or black tie, just tell him.
The default: suit and tie
“That's what I wear most of my weddings,” Jared says of his suit and tie, adding that he'll most likely wear a white shirt.
He also asks couples directly: “I typically wear a suit and tie. Is that appropriate for your wedding?” Bring it up on your planning call if you have a color palette, a theme or a dress code he should know about.
How the setup looks
What guests see matters as much as the outfit. Extreme Strings is built to look tidy and stay out of the way:
- Compact. It's usually just Jared, needing a little less than a 10 by 10 foot area. “Keep it nice and compact,” as he says.
- Wireless violin. No cables for guests to trip over, and he can move around at cocktail hour.
- His own speakers. A professional sound system, set up and tested about an hour before music starts, so guests arrive to a finished setup.
- Self-sufficient. He brings what he needs, needs no help from your family or venue staff, and typically plays standing the whole time.
At the ceremony he usually stands behind the guests on the right side.
What helps outdoors
A suit and the Colorado sun don't mix well, so for outdoor ceremonies Jared needs some kind of shade; venues have provided something as simple as an umbrella. If the forecast is near freezing, he'll need a heater nearby so his fingers stay warm enough to play. See what happens if the weather turns.
What clients notice
★★★★★“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).”
★★★★★“All of our wedding guests commented on how amazing he was. Our DJ even said how impressed he was with Jared.”
★★★★★“Absolute Perfection! Jared was so professional and his performance was captivating!”
Attire questions
Will you match our wedding colors?
Ask on your planning call. Jared asks each couple whether his usual suit and tie fits their wedding.
Do you dress differently for an outdoor or casual wedding?
Tell Jared your dress code and he'll plan around it. Suit and tie is his default.
Where do you stand during the ceremony?
Usually behind the guests on the right side.
Do you need a chair?
No. Jared typically plays standing up the whole time.