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Welcome to the blog section, where you can find short wedding articles written by myself.

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My Top 5 Favourite Yorkshire Wedding Venues to play at

Explore the top 5 Yorkshire wedding venues for unforgettable live piano music, including Woodlands Hotel, The Normans, Middleton Lodge, The Barn at Willerby Hill and Manor House Lindley — perfect for luxury weddings in 2026 and 2027.

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The Benefits of Choosing a Midweek Wedding

While weekend weddings are traditional favourites, more couples are discovering the allure of midweek celebrations. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of choosing a midweek wedding and why it might be the perfect choice for you.

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Do You Need to Perform Close to a Power Outlet?

This is not something I am asked regularly by couples, however is important to understand how flexible I can be with my piano setup.  The short answer is no - I’m fully self-contained! Thanks to my portable battery pack, I can power all my equipment for hours on end without ever needing to plug into a wall.

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Top tips for your Wedding Ceremony

In this blog post I aim to highlight the advantages of utilising live music for your ceremony in ways recorded music simply cannot match. Whilst I am a wedding pianist, I am a strong believer that live music of any kind will provide an elegant and sophisticated backdrop to your special day.

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