Omaha, Nebraska  ·  Available Throughout the Midwest

Ryne
Bessmer

Acoustic & Electric Violin  ·  Weddings & Private Events

Ryne Bessmer, Omaha wedding violinist, holding violin outside historic stone building

Live acoustic and electric violin for weddings and private events. With more than 30 years of experience and hundreds of performances across Nebraska, I bring music that feels personal, polished, and considered.

30+
Years Experience
200+
Events Performed
2
Violin & Styles
Ryne Bessmer, Omaha wedding violinist, holding violin outside historic stone building

Music for the
Moments That Matter

Weddings & Ceremonies

Music for the
Entire Celebration

Live violin brings warmth, elegance, and personality to a wedding day. From guest arrival through cocktail hour, I work with each couple to build a program that feels genuinely theirs — classical, contemporary, sacred, or some combination of all three.

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Prelude
Guest Arrival Music
Ambient violin as guests are seated — typically 20 to 30 minutes before the ceremony begins
Processional
Bridal Party & Bride's Entrance
Processional music for the bridal party and the bride's entrance, selected in advance
Ceremony
Interlude Music
Music for unity ceremonies, ring exchanges, or other moments within the service
Recessional
The Joyful Exit
A celebratory close as the couple exits — tone and tempo selected to fit the moment
Cocktail
Electric Violin Reception Music
Acoustic or electric violin during the cocktail reception — program tailored to the couple's preferences
02

Corporate & Private Events

Live violin provides an elegant backdrop for galas, client events, product launches, and private celebrations.

03

Memorial & Funeral Services

Thoughtful and reverent live music for funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life.

04

Cocktail Hours

Ambient or strolling violin for the time between ceremony and reception — acoustic or electric depending on the setting.

05

Surprise Proposals

Coordinated live music for proposals — a specific song, a specific moment, handled discreetly and professionally.

A Lifetime
of Music

I started playing violin as a kid and never really stopped. Growing up in Omaha in a musical family, music was simply part of everyday life. Many weekends were spent playing around the Old Market, and some of my favorite memories still come from making music with family and friends.

After more than 30 years of playing and classical training, I've had the opportunity to perform at hundreds of events across Nebraska — from wedding ceremonies and receptions to corporate events, fundraisers, and memorial services.

Every event is different, and that's what I enjoy most. Sometimes the music is front and center. Other times it's creating the atmosphere for a moment people will remember long after the day is over. My background is rooted in classical violin, but I also perform on electric violin, which allows me to adapt to a wide range of venues, styles, and events.

30+
Years Performing
200+
Events Performed
Nebraska
Based in Omaha

Acoustic & Electric

Most wedding violinists perform acoustically. I offer both acoustic and electric violin, allowing the music to evolve naturally throughout the event.

For ceremonies, the acoustic violin provides the timeless sound most couples expect. For cocktail hours and receptions, the electric violin paired with professional backing tracks creates a fuller sound while maintaining the elegance of a live performance.

The result is a flexible, all-in-one music experience that works equally well for intimate gatherings and large venues.

Electric violin used by Omaha wedding violinist Ryne Bessmer

A song for every moment

Wedding Classics
  • Canon in D Pachelbel
  • Ave Maria Schubert
  • Clair de Lune Debussy
  • Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Bach
  • Trumpet Voluntary Clarke
  • Wedding March Mendelssohn
  • A Thousand Years Christina Perri
  • The Prayer David Foster
Popular & Contemporary
  • Royals Lorde
  • L-O-V-E Nat King Cole
  • Everything Michael Bublé
  • Marry You Bruno Mars
  • I Took a Pill in Ibiza Mike Posner
  • Ordinary Alex Warren
  • Can't Stop the Feeling Justin Timberlake
  • Stay The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
  • Trumpets Jason Derulo
  • Love Yourself Justin Bieber
Classical & Cinematic
  • The Four Seasons Vivaldi
  • Air on the G String Bach
  • Ode to Joy Beethoven
  • Meditation from Thaïs Massenet
  • Somewhere Over the Rainbow
  • My Heart Will Go On Titanic
  • Lord of the Rings Theme
  • Forrest Gump Theme
  • New York, New York Frank Sinatra
Hymns & Sacred
  • Amazing Grace
  • How Great Thou Art
  • Be Thou My Vision
  • On Eagle's Wings
  • Ave Maria Bach / Gounod
  • Panis Angelicus Franck
  • Ave Maria Schubert

Don't see your song? Custom requests are welcome — reach out and we can discuss what's possible.

Contact

Inquire About
Your Date

Tell me about your event and I'll respond with availability, pricing, and next steps.

Prefer email? Reach me directly at ryne@omahaweddingmusic.com