Wedding Violinist & Pianist at The Wythe Hotel

Julie Schatz has performed at The Wythe Hotel, the Williamsburg boutique-hotel anchor known for industrial-loft ceremonies and Manhattan-skyline cocktail spaces. Solo violin ceremonies, jazz piano cocktail hours, and full-day soloist coverage are all part of what Julie regularly delivers at The Wythe.

What The Wythe weddings sound like

Wythe weddings lean modern and editorial. The aesthetic is Brooklyn-loft: exposed brick, big windows, skyline views. Couples here tend to want a less-traditional musical palette than the typical Westchester or Long Island wedding. Ceremony processionals often pair one classical piece (Canon in D, Air on the G String) with cinematic-modern bride's entrance arrangements (Iris, Holocene, Make You Feel My Love arranged for solo violin). Cocktail hour with rooftop or window-wall views typically shifts to jazz piano with standards plus contemporary indie and R&B reimagined for the room.

Logistics for The Wythe weddings

The Wythe is in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, which is part of the NYC base-pricing zone. Travel is built in. Load-in is via the hotel's service elevator; arrival timing is built around weekend BQE traffic. The exposed-brick rooftop and indoor loft spaces both work for ceremonies; the portable PA is used for officiant lavalier mics and for cocktail hour piano amplification when the in-house piano is not available.

Pricing for The Wythe weddings

The Wythe Hotel falls in the NYC base-pricing tier, with travel built in:

• Solo violin ceremony coverage: $595
• Ceremony + cocktail hour: $950
• Full-day soloist (ceremony + cocktail + dinner): $1,800
• Soul Shades violin-and-piano duo for the ceremony: $2,400
• Soul Shades duo for ceremony + cocktail: $3,200

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 The Wythe bookings

Has Julie performed at The Wythe Hotel before?

Yes. The Wythe Hotel 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 The Wythe?

The Wythe has rooftop ceremony space with Manhattan-skyline views. Rooftop ceremonies use the battery-powered amp for any guest count because of city ambient noise and the open setting. Wireless lavalier mics for officiants and vows are included on request. 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 The Wythe?

That is the most-booked The Wythe 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 The Wythe?

The Wythe Hotel is one of the most-requested wedding venues in Brooklyn. For Saturday weddings in peak season (May through October), 6 to 9 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 Brooklyn area?

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