Jess' FAQ
A: Jess will typically play for about 15-20 minutes as guests enter the church/venue. Then, depending on your taste, will play as the wedding parties enter and even as the mother of the bride walks down the isle. She also then usually plays directly following the ring ceremony and as guests exit. Basically, once she is setup, she is at your full disposal!
A: Jess usually arrives about a half hour before guests start to arrive to get setup and make sure everything is in order.
A: After the guests have cleared out of the church/venue, Jess can either follow everyone to the reception/cocktail hour, or her services can end there. The fee for the cocktail is not substantial. After all, she is already there and familiar with the feel of your wedding.
A: Jess will typically wear a simple, black dress. If the violin is her first love, dress shopping is a very close second, so there is a good chance she has something to blend in with your wedding party.
Q: What exactly do I have to do to prepare for having Jess play?
A: Well, first of all,
Contact Jess and ask all the questions you can imagine. The next step is to select the music you'd like for each portion of your ceremony.
View her music page for selections, and do not hesitate to request others. Normally, the violin will provide enough sound on its own that sound equipment is not necessary. However, if it is and your venue does not have its own sound equipment (see below), let Jess know she needs to bring her own.
After that, all she needs is the address for the ceremony and the time to be there. It's actually a pretty easy process!
A: Jess is happy to learn anything that is special to your wedding. She simply asks at least 1 months notice.
A: In most cases, the violin cuts through very nicely on its own in churches and smaller sized venues. In the case that there is already a sound system in the venue (also very common), Jess will sometimes take one mic to place near her. For outside weddings or events where no house sound system is available, Jess does have her own speakers, mics, and amplification equipment for an additional fee. In most cases, though, this is not necessary. The violin is a surprisingly strong instrument!