Can you learn a custom song for our wedding?

Yes. Custom arrangements are one of the most requested parts of working with Tim. Whether it is a modern pop song, a film score, or something deeply personal to your relationship, Tim creates bespoke violin arrangements tailored to your day. Every performance is scored to the event, not pulled from a standard setlist.

Do you perform for both the ceremony and cocktail hour?

Yes. Tim performs across multiple parts of your wedding day, including the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and first dance. Each set is curated separately to match the tone and energy of that moment, from the quiet elegance of a processional to the warm ambiance of a cocktail reception.

How far in advance should we book a wedding violinist?

For luxury weddings in Southern California, booking 9 to 12 months in advance is strongly recommended, particularly for peak spring and fall dates. Popular venues and wedding weekends fill quickly. Reaching out early ensures your date is secured and allows ample time for custom arrangement planning.

Can you perform alongside a DJ or live band?

Absolutely. Tim works seamlessly with DJs, live bands, and full production teams. He coordinates directly with your other vendors ahead of the event so that transitions are smooth and the music feels like one cohesive experience from start to finish.

Do you travel for destination weddings?

Yes. While Tim is based in Orange County and primarily serves Southern California, including Newport Beach, Malibu, Temecula, and Palm Springs, he is available for destination weddings nationwide and internationally. Travel arrangements are discussed during the inquiry process.

What styles of music can you play?

Tim performs across a wide range of styles, from classical and contemporary orchestral to modern pop, R&B, jazz, and cinematic arrangements. With over 20 years of training and 500 weddings performed, he brings the versatility to match any vision, whether you want Pachelbel for the processional or a violin arrangement of your favorite Ed Sheeran song for the first dance.

The Portfolio

Weddings · Corporate · Destination

The Work,Up Close

Tim Espinosa playing violin down the ceremony aisle at Monserate Winery in Fallbrook, California — Monserate Winery · Fallbrook

Live solo violin for luxury weddings and corporate events across Southern California and beyond. Here is what that looks and sounds like in the room, from Santa Ynez wine country to the Laguna Beach coast.

600+Weddings & Events

20+Years Performing

4Continents

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Where I've Played

Rooms I know by heart.

Load-in, acoustics, the best place to stand for the processional: knowing a venue means your planner never has to explain it twice.

Resorts & Hotels

Montage Laguna BeachLaguna Beach
The Ritz-CarltonLaguna Niguel
The Resort at Pelican HillNewport Coast
Waldorf AstoriaMonarch Beach
The Regent Santa Monica BeachSanta Monica
Hotel VEANewport Beach
Surf & Sand ResortLaguna Beach
Paséa Hotel & SpaHuntington Beach
Hyatt RegencyHuntington Beach

Wineries, Estates & Landmarks

Sunstone WinerySanta Ynez
Monserate WineryFallbrook
Tuscan Rose RanchSanta Paula
Europa VillageTemecula
Danza del Sol WineryTemecula
Inn at the MissionSan Juan Capistrano
The CasinoSan Clemente
Orange County Museum of ArtCosta Mesa
Old Ranch Country ClubSeal Beach

Featured Wedding

Sunstone Winery, Santa Ynez.

Ashley Zarlin and Adam Huebner's wine country wedding, as featured in People.

Tim Espinosa performing the wedding ceremony in front of the stone villa at Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez — The ceremony at Sunstone Villa

As Seen In

Music that moves with the day.

Every ceremony is arranged around the couple's own songs, timed to the planner's run of show, and performed from memory so the music can follow the moment, not a music stand.

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Selected Films

Hear it in the room.

Unedited moments from real celebrations. Choose a venue to play its film, sound on.

Audio Samples

One violin, every genre.

From Taylor Swift to Luis Miguel, Lana Del Rey to The Goo Goo Dolls: a few recordings that show the range. Sound on.

Every setlist is built around your story, never a standard playlist.

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One of our favorite moments of the entire night was when Tim played “Take on Me” during dinner. Everyone immediately got up from their seats and started dancing.

★★★★★

Jascha & Kyle M. · Ceremony, Cocktails & Dinner