Music by Emily

Last reviewed: August 3, 2026. Business status: Active.

Music by Emily is matched to the current official website of Emily Hiemstra, a violist and composer offering wedding services. For couples looking for a wedding violinist in London, Ontario, her documented options extend from solo violin or viola to duos, trios, quartets and several mixed-instrument combinations. The official website uses Emily Hiemstra as the displayed professional name rather than presenting “Music by Emily” as a separate formal brand.

The official site currently describes Emily as playing concerts around London, Ontario, and provides active booking contact information. It does not publish a street address, so the legacy Toronto address has not been carried into this profile. Last reviewed: August 3, 2026 (2026-08-03).

Current identity and evidence status

The current first-party match is Emily Hiemstra’s official website. It identifies Emily by name as a violist and composer, includes a dedicated Weddings page, and publishes booking details. Those elements connect both distinctive parts of the listing identity—Emily and music—with a documented wedding service.

The website also contains dated professional updates through 2026, indicating that it is being maintained. This supports an active profile, but it does not establish availability for any particular wedding date. Couples should use the current official contact details rather than relying on older directory information.

• Official professional name: Emily Hiemstra
• Current location context: London, Ontario
• Dedicated first-party wedding-services page
• No official street address published

Services and specialization

Emily’s wedding page lists solo violin and solo viola. Its duo choices are violin and cello, viola and cello, or violin and viola. Larger string options include a trio and quartet. The published mixed-instrument combinations are flute and violin, harp and violin, piano and violin, and voice and guitar.

A custom ensemble is also listed. This gives couples a documented route to ask about an instrumental combination that does not appear among the standard examples, but the website does not promise that every requested musician or arrangement will be available.

Emily separately offers new music creation for weddings. Her site describes the possibility of commissioning a piece or song for the couple and presents a previously written first-dance song as an example. Scope, delivery format, rights and timing should be established directly before commissioning new work.

• Solo violin or solo viola
• Three documented string-duo combinations
• String trio or string quartet
• Four mixed-instrument combinations
• Custom ensemble inquiries
• Original piece or song commissions

Service area and who it may suit

Emily’s homepage says she can be found playing concerts around London, Ontario. The wedding page does not publish a defined travel radius or list specific municipalities served, so this profile does not assume coverage throughout Southwestern Ontario or the Greater Toronto Area.

The service may suit couples seeking live strings for a ceremony or another wedding moment, especially those comparing a soloist with a duo, trio or quartet. It may also be relevant to couples interested in violin paired with harp, piano or flute, or those considering an original musical keepsake.

Couples planning outside London should provide the exact venue address when inquiring. Travel willingness, travel charges and any venue-access requirements are not stated on the official wedding page.

• Current official location signal: London, Ontario
• No published wedding-service radius
• Outside-London travel requires confirmation

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

The clearest documented strength is the range of ensemble formats. Couples can begin with a solo string player, compare several duo configurations, or ask about a trio, quartet or custom ensemble. Another confirmed feature is the option to discuss music tailored to the couple, including the creation of an original piece or song.

The practical limitations are evidence gaps rather than negative assessments. The website does not publish package durations, the wedding moments covered, a repertoire list, amplification details, outdoor-performance policies, travel boundaries or current pricing. It also does not state how many musicians are directly contracted by Emily versus assembled for individual bookings.

Audio and video links appear on the official site, but couples should confirm that any sample they use for comparison represents the exact instrument combination they intend to book.

• Documented variety of solo and ensemble formats
• Custom ensemble requests accepted
• Original music creation offered
• Package logistics and travel terms are not published

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official wedding page names popular ensemble configurations but does not attach rates, package totals, retainers or travel fees to them.

A useful quote request should identify the wedding date, venue, required performance window, preferred ensemble, desired songs and whether an original arrangement or composition is involved. Couples should ask whether rehearsal, arranging, travel, amplification, setup time and applicable taxes are included in the quoted total.

Because costs can differ substantially between a soloist, duo and quartet, no market estimate has been substituted for a company-specific price.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

• Request a written, event-specific quote
• Confirm retainer and payment schedule
• Ask about travel, arranging and rehearsal fees
• Verify taxes and cancellation terms

Contact and booking

Emily’s official contact page publishes the booking phone number (519) 588-8989 and the email address hiemstra.emily@gmail.com. The homepage also directs booking inquiries to that email address.

An initial message should include the couple’s names, event date, venue and city, the part of the wedding requiring music, approximate performance times and preferred instrumentation. Couples requesting a particular piece should identify the song and the intended wedding moment so Emily can assess repertoire or arranging needs.

A listing in an ensemble menu is not the same as confirmed availability. The specific performers, instruments, schedule and fee should appear in a written agreement before a booking is treated as final.

• Phone: (519) 588-8989
• Email: hiemstra.emily@gmail.com
• Website: https://www.emilyhiemstra.com/
• No public street address provided

What couples should confirm

Before booking, confirm which wedding portions are included: guest arrival, processional, signing, recessional, cocktail hour, dinner or first dance. The official page does not define these inclusions or publish standard performance lengths.

Ask for the exact personnel and instrumentation, a current repertoire list, the process and deadline for special requests, and the number of rehearsals or arrangements included. If commissioning an original piece, clarify creative approvals, recording or sheet-music deliverables, usage rights and the completion schedule.

Venue logistics also need attention. Confirm indoor or outdoor requirements, weather contingencies, electrical or amplification needs, chairs and shelter, setup access, sound restrictions, insurance documentation and the plan for delays. Finally, obtain written terms for travel, overtime, substitutions, cancellation and rescheduling.

• Exact wedding moments and performance duration
• Named instrumentation and performer count
• Special-request or composition process
• Outdoor and technical requirements
• Travel, overtime and cancellation terms

Continue planning

• browse wedding music and other vendor categories
• search the Canada wedding vendor directory
• read Canadian wedding-planning articles

Frequently asked questions

What wedding ensembles does Music by Emily offer?

Emily Hiemstra’s official wedding page lists solo violin or viola; violin-and-cello, viola-and-cello, and violin-and-viola duos; string trio; string quartet; flute and violin; harp and violin; piano and violin; voice and guitar; and custom ensembles.

Can Emily write an original song for a wedding?

Yes. The official wedding page offers creation of a piece or song for the couple. The fee, timeline, revision process, deliverables and usage rights are not published and should be confirmed before commissioning it.

Is Music by Emily based in Toronto or London?

Emily’s current official homepage says she plays concerts around London, Ontario. It does not publish a street address or define the wedding travel area. The older Toronto location should therefore not be treated as current without direct confirmation.

Does Emily publish wedding-music prices?

Current pricing is not explicitly published. Couples need to request a quote for their date, venue, performance schedule and preferred ensemble.

How can couples contact Emily about a wedding?

The official contact page lists (519) 588-8989 and hiemstra.emily@gmail.com for booking. Include the event date, venue, city, timing and desired instruments when inquiring.

Sources checked

• Weddings — Emily Hiemstra
• Contact — Emily Hiemstra
• Emily Hiemstra

Phone: (519) 588-8989

Website: https://www.emilyhiemstra.com/