Question 1

How do I make a booking?

Accepted Answer

Contact me via email, phone or contact form in the first instance with details of your event – date, location and what parts of the day/how long you’d like me to play for. If I’m available and you’d like to go ahead, I will send confirmation by way of an invoice. I take 25% deposit or the full amount as outlined in the payments FAQ below.

Question 2

How can I pay?

Accepted Answer

By cash on the day or bank transfer. Bank details are provided once you make a booking.

Question 3

The venue we’re getting married at doesn’t have a piano. Can you provide your own?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I have a portable digital stage piano, made by Kawai, which accurately replicates the sound of an acoustic grand piano. This sits inside a black piano 'shell' - a luxurious stand which gives the apperance of a real baby grand piano. Both the piano and stand provide a touch of class to your wedding or event and can easily be moved between different locations if needed. The set up is complete with a small PA system so the sound can be heard by all guests. The piano and PA take 30 mins maximum to set up.

Question 4

Can you play the piano in two different locations on the day?

Accepted Answer

Of course. I often get asked to play during two or more parts of the day – the ceremony, drinks reception and/or wedding breakfast – which are almost always in different locations at the venue. If there’s an upright or grand piano already in place, I will set my own piano in the alternative location. Alternatively, my own piano can be moved around different rooms with a quick turnaround.

Question 5

The venue has asked for PAT test and public liability insurance. Do you have this?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I am covered for up to £1 million public liability through specialist insurer MusicGuard. All of the portable equipment I use is PAT tested. I can forward these on to you or to the venue directly.

Question 6

Do you take requests?

Accepted Answer

Yes. My repertoire is expanding all the time and I’m always interested in hearing and learning new pieces if it’s not in my current list of songs. Ideally with at least a few weeks notice but the longer the better.
 
If you’d like me to play for the wedding ceremony, please have a think about 3-5 pieces which you’d like – one for the bride’s entrance, one for the exit music and two or three if you’d like music to be played during the signing of the register.

Question 7

How long do you play for?

Accepted Answer

I play anything from one hour to four hours and beyond. As a rough guide from experience, estimated times for each part of the day are as follows:
 
Guest arrival (pre-ceremony) – 45 mins
 
Wedding ceremony (includes 15-20 mins while guests take their seats) – 45 mins
 
Drinks reception – 1.5 hours – 2 hours
 
Wedding breakfast – 2 hours
 
I usually play straight through for up to two hours, with short breaks for any continuous periods beyond this.

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