Wedding Pianist: June Highlights and New Song Additions
If May was pretty exciting, June certainly matched it in every way!
This month I played at eight weddings across six counties, both indoors and outdoors, and at some seriously stunning spots.
I also learned a bunch of new songs just for these weddings, and now they?re all part of my go-to playlist.
Southam and Rushton
The month kicked off in Southam, Gloucestershire, at Frances and Pierre?s gorgeous outdoor wedding in their family-owned barns and gardens. Playing surrounded by all that lush greenery was a fantastic way to start the month!
Next up was Hannah and Matt?s wedding at the amazing Rushton Hall in Northamptonshire. I got to debut “I Like Me Better” (Gauv) and played throughout the day on both my digital pianos and the grand piano in the orangery.
Herefordshire, Hanbury and Hobbits
The following weekend, I stayed closer to home at Bredenbury Court Barns, Herefordshire, where I played Louis Armstrong?s “We Have All the Time in the World” for the first time at Ben and Lily?s wedding.
I had my three Weetabix for a busy doubleheader the following weekend! First, I was at the stunningly refurbished Hanbury Barns, Staffordshire, for Rose and Matt?s wedding. I added “Careless Whisper” (George Michael), “Come What May” (Ewan McGregor / Nicole Kidman), “Paradise” (Coldplay), and “Africa” (Toto) to my playlist ? all epic choices!
The next day, I was back at the majestic Coombe Lodge in Somerset for Becky and Adam?s wedding. There were first outings for “Concerning Hobbits” and “Hold You” (Gyptian) ? another three-piano gig, moving seamlessly between them indoors and outdoors.
Staffs, Stow, and Sing-alongs!
Midweek, I was back in Staffordshire at the sleek Blithfield Lakeside Barns, with beautiful views of Blithfield Reservoir. Daniel and Michelle’s song choices: “Amazed” (Lonestar), “You’ll Be in My Heart” (Phil Collins), and “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” (Aerosmith) ? were great new additions to my repertoire.
The month wrapped up with another doubleheader weekend. First stop: Hyde House near Stow-on-the-Wold, in the Cotswolds, for Steph and Aiden’s wedding breakfast. The feel-good vibes were off the charts, especially when I did an impromptu duet with the talented Marcello Costantinou!
Last but definitely not least, I played at St. Helen’s Church in Thornby, Leicestershire, and then at Kilworth House for Cara and Alex’s big day. The church was packed, and I even got to play a couple of hymns with the congregation. Back at Kilworth House, the party atmosphere was electric! The highlight? The spontaneous sing-along to “Gimme Gimme Gimme” and the special request “Rose of Tralee.”
If May was merry, June was jumping! Huge thanks to all the couples who let me be part of their special day ? I had an absolute ball, and I hope you loved the tunes.
Summer’s in full swing. Stay tuned and follow me on Instagram for my latest adventures!