Wedding Violinist & Pianist at Oheka Castle

Julie Schatz has performed at the historic Gold Coast estate in Huntington, Long Island. Solo violin ceremonies, jazz piano cocktail hours, and full-day soloist coverage are all part of what Julie regularly delivers at Oheka.

What Oheka weddings sound like

Oheka is a venue that rewards classical and cinematic-modern repertoire. Outdoor ceremonies in the formal French gardens lean traditional at the processional (Canon in D, Air on the G String, Bridal Chorus) and cinematic at the bride's entrance (A Thousand Years, Make You Feel My Love, Speechless arranged for solo violin). For indoor ceremonies in the grand entrance hall, the acoustic properties of the stone-and-marble interior carry the violin beautifully without amplification at smaller guest counts. Cocktail hour typically moves to jazz piano in the salon, with standards (Fly Me to the Moon, La Vie en Rose) and contemporary R&B reimagined for the room.

Logistics for Oheka weddings

Oheka Castle is in Huntington, Long Island, which falls in the standard zone-pricing tier. Travel from Brooklyn is a routine same-day round trip. Oheka's wedding coordinators are well-organized; load-in for the ceremony rig is typically scheduled 60 to 90 minutes before guest arrival. Outdoor ceremonies in the formal gardens use the battery-powered amp; indoor ceremonies in the grand hall rarely need amplification. For couples booking ceremony + cocktail hour, Oheka's piano in the salon is typically used for the cocktail set with a same-day tuning if requested.

Pricing for Oheka weddings

Oheka Castle falls in the standard zone-pricing tier:

• Solo violin ceremony coverage: $745
• Ceremony + cocktail hour: $1,100
• Full-day soloist (ceremony + cocktail + dinner): $1,950
• Soul Shades violin-and-piano duo for the ceremony: $2,550
• Soul Shades duo for ceremony + cocktail: $3,350

Custom song arrangements outside the standard repertoire are an add-on (+$200 per song; +$300 if you also want it as a featured violin arrangement). See full rate sheet →

Common questions about Oheka bookings

Has Julie performed at Oheka Castle before?

Yes. Oheka Castle is on Julie's list of confirmed past venues. The full venue list across the New York tri-state is on the venues page.

Can you play outdoors at Oheka?

The formal French gardens at Oheka are a regular outdoor ceremony location. Battery-powered amplification is part of standard setup for ceremonies above about 80 guests or when wind off the surrounding grounds becomes a factor. Wireless lavalier mics for officiants and vows are included on request, and the rain plan is coordinated with the venue's coordinator ahead of the date.

Can one musician cover both the ceremony and cocktail hour at Oheka?

That is the most-booked Oheka configuration. Solo violin for the ceremony, then a reset to jazz piano or violin-and-keyboard for cocktail hour. One musician means one load-in, one point of contact for the venue coordinator, and one combined fee instead of two separately booked ensembles.

How far in advance should we book Julie for Oheka?

Oheka Castle is one of the most-requested wedding venues on Long Island. For Saturday weddings in peak season (May through October), 9 to 12 months out is typical.

Can Julie learn a custom song for the ceremony or first dance?

Almost always, yes. Custom song arrangements outside the 200-song repertoire are an add-on (+$200 per song, +$300 if you also want it as a featured arrangement). Submit the song reference with your inquiry; most songs can be arranged with 4 or more weeks of notice.

Do you cover other venues in the Long Island area?

Yes. See the Long Island Weddings page for a list of other venues across the region, or send a quick inquiry with your specific venue.