Wedding Violinist Sussex, Kent & London
Guildhall-trained acoustic & electric violinist for ceremonies, receptions, parties & corporate events Check availabilityAbout Karina, Guildhall Trained Violinist
I trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London, before spending a decade performing across classical orchestras, string groups alongside DJs and pop artists, and weddings throughout the UK. I’ve performed at major venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Barbican Hall, the National Portrait Gallery and Abbey Road Studios.
In 2017, I stepped away from a full teaching career to become a resident performer on cruise ships, five years spent playing for guests across itineraries of up to two weeks, from Japan to Alaska to the Mediterranean. That experience shaped a genuinely versatile repertoire, built to hold a room for hours, not just a few songs.
In 2022 I returned to the UK, settling in East Sussex, where I now bring that same versatility to weddings and private events across Sussex, Kent and London.
Alongside performing, I run a creative business teaching adult art classes and organising exhibitions. It means I know what goes into planning an event, so I’ll reply quickly, keep you informed and take care of the details.
I play on a handmade violin crafted in 1987 by Nayden Ganchev known as the “Bulgarian Stradivari.”
Solo wedding violin packages from £475
What Couples Say
We had the absolute pleasure of having Karina perform for our ceremony and reception drinks. It was honestly the most beautiful music and had me feeling so magical on my special day.
Two days before our wedding our violinist had to cancel. Karina stepped in immediately, learned songs she’d never played before, and got them all perfect. When a sudden downpour caused a false start right before I walked down the aisle, she handled it with total grace. We can’t thank her enough.
Karina was just simply the best. From the very beginning she worked hard to make it to my wedding even though it would be tight on time she worked hard and made it. Her performance is exceptional and elevated the whole experience… It was such a surreal calmness I felt when I heard her play.
Karina came to our wedding reception drinks. She was easy to organise and played beautifully. Our outdoor drinks reception was beautiful thanks to her.
Karina was amazing to work with from start to finish. She made our day that bit more special and intimate. Her playing was wonderful and our guests loved her!
I am very happy I found you during my searches for a violinist, you were by far the best choice.
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Wedding Venues I’ve Performed At
Sussex: Highley Manor, Hydro Hotel Eastbourne, The Pilgrim’s Rest (Battle), Seaford Golf Club, Lewes Castle, Cissbury Barns, Firle Place, Montague Farm, Pelham House, Pangdean Old Barn (Brighton), Wingrove House (Alfriston)
Hastings & Rye: The Old Rectory (Hastings), The George in Rye
Kent: Chafford Park (Tunbridge Wells), Chiddingstone Castle, Ruffynes Barn (Ashford), Wilderness Private Estate, Canterbury
Surrey: Gate Street Barn (Bramley)
Essex: Gaynes Park, West Essex Golf Club, Gosfield Hall, Madingley Hall & Gardens (Cambridge)
London: Orleans House Gallery (Twickenham), 11 Cavendish Square, The Pall Mall private club, House of Lords (Westminster), The Old Marylebone Town Hall
Wedding Violinist Serving Sussex, Kent & London
Based in East Sussex, I regularly perform for weddings and events across Eastbourne, Brighton, Battle, Lewes and Tunbridge Wells, as well as further afield throughout Kent and London. Wherever your venue, I bring the same versatile repertoire from ceremony strings to evening electric violin, tailored to your day.
Beyond Weddings
I also perform at corporate events, awards dinners, Christmas parties, birthdays and marriage proposals, on acoustic or electric violin. For larger events, I can bring a duo or string quartet with Strings Attached Violins.
