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Wedding Entertainment Ideas to Wow Your Guests
Wedding Entertainment Ideas to Wow Your Guests Creating a memorable experience for your wedding goes beyond the exchange of vows and the...
Jul 7, 20247 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect Entertainer for Your Wedding
Are you ready to find the perfect entertainer for your wedding ? Look no further! You’ve already found him! In all seriousness though, in...
Jun 9, 20248 min read


A Rooftop Booking: Corporate gig for Fleximise at Sushisamba, London
I was recently invited to sing at a corporate event for start-up Fleximise in London. London can be a tricky place to play in terms of...
Sep 9, 20223 min read


Awesome Ways To Entertain Your Wedding Guests
I could, of course, sit here all day and talk about the virtues of hiring an acoustic guitarist and singer such as myself to come and...
Nov 12, 20212 min read
Ed Sheeran Wedding Song Ideas for Your Big Day
Why Ed Sheeran is Perfect for Weddings I often ask couples what sort of music they like, and while it can be difficult to think of a...
Nov 11, 20213 min read


A Cornwall Wedding: Gareth & Millie at Trevenna
Road trip! It was a real pleasure to sing at Gareth and Millie’s wedding in the heart of rural Cornwall . The journey down had to be...
Aug 31, 20212 min read


A Hertfordshire Wedding: Danni & Stuart at Knebworth Barns
There really are some spectacular venues in the south east of the UK, and one such setting is Knebworth House & Barns in Herts. Autumn...
Oct 21, 20192 min read


A Kent Wedding: Sarah & Sam at Preston Court
It’s not often that I venture to Kent for a wedding, but what a pleasure this was, and what a venue! Preston Court is a sprawling estate...
Sep 11, 20192 min read


A Destination Wedding: Megan & Nick in Cavtat, near Dubrovnik, Croatia
I’ve already been fortunate to perform at several weddings in Italy , and now I was invited to travel to Croatia to play for Megan and...
Aug 29, 20192 min read


How to Choose Music for Your Wedding Ceremony
Your wedding day is one that you will never forget, and it all begins with the ceremony. There are two main types of wedding ceremony:...
Aug 8, 20194 min read


A London Wedding: Kim & Will at Greenwich Yacht Club
It’s always nice getting out to see new places and playing at new locations. Visiting Greenwich Yacht Club on the south bank of the river...
Aug 7, 20192 min read


Life behind the lens: The ultimate guide to wedding photography from camera extraordinaire Tom Halli
Wedding photos are timeless, precious memories that endure years after your big day is over. But how do you make sure that your wedding...
Mar 7, 20198 min read


A Destination Wedding in Italy: Sam and Charly, Lucca (Tuscany, Italy) June 2018
When Sam and Charly asked me to play at their wedding at Villa Grabau near Lucca in Italy recently, I was in the fortunate position of...
Jul 16, 20182 min read


A London Wedding: Sarah and Michael at Kew Gardens
I don’t often venture into London to sing at weddings, but when I do, the venues can be breathtaking. That is certainly true of Kew...
Jun 14, 20182 min read


A Wedding On The Water in Herts : Jack & Michelle, Ware Priory
On a sweltering day in May I was booked to perform at the wedding of Jack and Michelle. The ceremony took place at Ware Priory in...
Jun 6, 20182 min read


A Hertfordshire Wedding – Hannah and Ross at South Farm, Royston
For the wedding of Ross and Hannah at South Farm in Herts , I played three sets: one for afternoon reception drinks, one during the...
Apr 17, 20182 min read


A Suffolk Wedding – Kirsty and Adam at Hengrave Hall
Playing at the wedding of Kirsty and Adam was my first visit to Hengrave Hall in Suffolk , and what an impressive venue it is! A very...
Apr 15, 20183 min read


An Essex Wedding – Betty and Eric at Parklands, Quendon Hall
I recently performed at the wedding of Betty and Eric at Quendon Hall, Parklands in Essex . I am quite a regular at Parklands and have...
Apr 13, 20183 min read


Are you choosing a wedding ring? Make sure you read this first…
Your wedding rings are a fundamental part of your special day. An unbroken circle, they represent you and your partner’s married life...
Mar 1, 20185 min read


Wedding Hair and Make-Up Advice from A Pro: Gemma Peace
During my time singing at weddings in Essex , Herts , Suffolk , London and beyond, I have met and worked alongside some fantastic...
Feb 20, 20188 min read
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