Weddings
Jon has been playing at weddings for almost a decade and is highly experienced in all aspects of live wedding music. If you have a special song that you would like for the ceremony, first dance, or any part, then Jon will happily learn it as part of a normal package.
Wedding Ceremony
As your guests enter the ceremony room, Jon can perform a selection of instrumentals to set the tone for your special moment (usually 20 mins). Jon can then perform a song of your choice as you walk down the aisle, take your time and make the moment last! Next Jon will perform two songs, whilst the register is signed, and then a final song as you walk out as the new couple!
20 mins instrumentals, 1 song for ilse walk, 2 songs for the signing of the register, and 1 song for couple exit.
Drinks Reception
The drinks reception after the ceremony is where the celebrations begin. Why not start them off with some live music to help warm up the crowd? Jon can set up for outside or inside (weather permitting). There is nothing like listening to some Sinatra whilst sipping that summer champagne, or instead how about a modern live-lounge vibe to give your reception a classy touch? Then once people have had a few drinks, we can start to pick up the tempo and fun towards the end of the set. This can all be tailored to your own personal taste!
Usually 2 x 45 minute sets
Wedding Breakfast
If you want to keep that special atmosphere up during the wedding breakfast, why not hire a pianist singer to play a couple of sets! Whether you want a selection of beautiful love songs in the backgound as guests enjoy their food, or perhaps a more upbeat set that gets everyone singing along (which happens very often!), Jon has the repertoire and experience to suit your needs. Better still, Jon can read your crowd and adjust his sets to the moment!
Usually 2 x 45 minute sets
First Dance
Hire a white baby grand piano (optional idea!) and entertain your wedding party with a jazzy cocktail hour whilst the evening guests arrive! Then top the cocktail hour off with the most romantic moment, the first dance, performed and sung live at the grand piano!! First dance ideas: ‘The One’ – Kodaline, ‘Thinking Out Loud’ – Ed Sheeran, ‘All of Me’- John Legend, ‘Have I Told you Lately’ – Van Morrison.
The Full Works
Want Jon for the whole day, how about this:
Wedding Ceremony (see above)
2 x 45 minutes during drinks reception
2 x 45 minute sets during wedding breakfast OR evening reception.
Evening Reception
For evening receptions, Jon can offer:
Duo - Piano / Vocals & Drums
Trio - Piano / Vocals & Drums & Sax
Solo - Piano / Vocals
These options can provide music ranging from ‘background drinks’, to ‘sing along around the piano’ all the way to ‘upbeat party vibes’.