TESTIMONIALS
I've always been passionate about providing the highest level of customer service and it brings me so much joy to receive positive feedback saying you'll happily recommend me to others
Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of performing for countless fabulous couples, many of whom have been kind enough to write about their experience and also recommend me to others! Wedding music is about more than just a professional service – it’s about the personal touch – and these heartfelt messages and honest reviews help to show how much I love being part of each couple’s wedding journey. If you’d like to read more about my recent weddings, there’s lots of real love stories featured on my blog along with their Spotlight Songs, where you can enjoy listening to each couple’s unique wedding soundtrack.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Alyson to anyone wanting to add beautiful music to their special occasion – the service she provides is second to none!
Thank you so much for the beautiful piano music at our wedding. We really loved it and our family were remarking how moving and impressive the piano music was. I was listening to your recordings as I was getting ready on the morning of the wedding and every time I hear the songs I get goosebumps! My dad also wanted me to pass a thank you and appreciation of your talent and professionalism along. Sam and I have very happy memories and are very eager to recommend you to others. Thanks again.
SUZANNE+SAM
Church of the Resurrection, Belfast
On behalf of Aaron and Sarah, can I just say thank you so so much for playing yesterday. You have a real talent and it was a pleasure having you play. You made every step of booking effortless and I will definitely be recommending or booking you in the future! Thank you again.
SARAH+AARON
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
Thank you Alyson for giving us the perfect music for a perfect day. I loved all of the music especially Shining Light! Thank you for all the effort you put in. We couldn’t have asked for more!!
KIRSTY+STEPHEN
Riverdale Barn, Aghagallon
Just wanted to say thank you so much for Friday. You were absolutely amazing!
NATALIE+STEVEN
Beech Hill Country House, Derry
Just a little note to say thank you so much for the beautiful music you provided for our wedding! It really made our day! You have such a wonderful talent so once again thank you!
VICTORIA+DARIN
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
A quick email to give you a big thank you for your performance last Saturday at our wedding. It was a fantastic atmosphere you created and we spotted our favourite songs throughout the day! Everyone has been commenting on the live music since! Next time we need a pianist in Belfast (or Barcelona!) without doubt we will give you a call! Thanks again!
NICK+MARIA
Titanic Hotel, Belfast
Wow what beautiful wedding music you made for us! Everyone complimented us about it! We are so pleased to have met you and got to spend time chatting with you. We are very grateful for your kindness and such a warm and friendly approach. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
LINDA+NEIL
Ballydugan Mill, Downpatrick
Just wanted to thank you again for all the work and effort you put into our wedding! It was absolutely perfect and we loved your piano playing and the accompaniment for Jonny was great. Thanks again and all the best for the future!
PETER+HANNAH
Martyr's Memorial Church, Belfast
5 stars is not enough, her talent and service is unbelievable. From first emails and meeting with Alyson she was so lovely and welcoming, she couldn’t do enough for us.
It was a real pleasure to have you play at our wedding. Everyone said how beautifully you played and that your music really made the setting and our reception extra special. We will definitely be recommending you if anyone needs a pianist at their wedding! Thanks again Alyson for all your emailing, entertaining and playing for us – it all helped in making our wedding extra special!
JOE+TAMLA
La Mon Hotel, Belfast
Where do we even begin to thank you! Ryan and I have absolutely loved every second of planning with you, we knew we would from the first time we spoke to you. Your kindness, fun and friendship has been so appreciated throughout our wedding journey and we just know we have a friend for life. Your talent is limitless and we were just blown away by every piece that you arranged for us. Music is incredibly important to us both and you truly made all our musical dreams come true and then some! It has been our absolute pleasure to work with you, get to know you and have you there on our big day. We could not have dreamt of a better person and we just loved every little detail you included. Thank you so much for all our hard work and helping to make our wedding so special. You and your beautiful music will always hold a special place in our hearts.
KRISTEN+RYAN
Corick House, Clogher
Thank you so much Alyson for making our wedding day in Dublin so perfect! You were so helpful and spent so much time with us during all the preparations. The music for our ceremony and the drinks reception was perfect and the sound quality was great. All of our guests loved it. You created such a wonderful atmosphere and were so friendly, caring and professional. We are so lucky we chose you for our wedding. Thank you.
EOIN+YEN
Portmarnock Hotel, Dublin
We booked Alyson for our wedding on 30th October 2019 in Corick House for both our ceremony and reception drinks. From the moment we booked, Alyson could not do enough to help us. You were able to create the most special moment for us and one we’ll cherish forever when you completed a beautiful composition of our two favourite songs for when I walked down the aisle which had Chris and everyone else in tears. You were so professional and helpful, sending us all of our chosen songs in advance so we could be sure of what we wanted. Even when I asked for a song you had not tried before, you did not simply play from sheet music but edited it so it would be perfect for our day. Everyone remarked on your performance throughout the day and we both cannot wait to hear it again in our wedding video where we’ll definitely include your recordings throughout. It made our day even more special and we both cannot thank you enough! Definitely recommend hiring Alyson for any occasion!
LAURA+CHRIS
Corick House, Clogher
Alyson played at our wedding on 2 May 2019 and it was one of my favourite features of the day. Not only is Alyson a talented and creative pianist, she is so easy to work with, keeps you in the loop via email and she makes the music so personal. Our choice of music was pretty quirky but this wasn’t a problem for Alyson who spent time in advance arranging pieces of music to suit. Alyson, I really appreciate all the effort you put into making music such a special part of Jaime & I’s day so a massive thank you!!
LAUREN+JAIME
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
Thank you very much for not only the day but all of your help on the run up. We had a truly amazing day.
CLAIRE+JONATHAN
Larchfield Estate, Lisburn
Asking Alyson to play at our wedding was one of the best decisions we made, everything we wanted and more!
Out of all the amazing and supportive suppliers that I have been able to work with throughout my wedding, you have been the one that will always stand out for me which is really saying something because my suppliers have been fab from start to finish! Your willingness to put everything into your music and service is what helped make the whole wedding journey so special and personal for me. I truly gained a friend in you Alyson when you became a part of my wedding which is crazy because we have only ever emailed and due to restrictions, I couldn’t even meet you or have you there on my wedding day! The fact you produced the most emotional cover of a song I’ve ever listened to speaks volumes. I know that was not an easy song to cover, and I promise you that the hard work you put in paid off. Pete and I both were so moved by it, and anyone I tell it was Black Sabbath can’t believe it! It’s such a perfect song and I get to listen to it whenever I want which is so special! Thank you so so much. You really are a kind, thoughtful and generous woman. Even taking part in my wedding postponement video meant the world to me and your online voucher, and everything just wow! I can’t wait to follow more of your weddings and hear more of the music you release! Thanks so much Alyson, you truly are a star.
SARAH+PETE
Orange Tree House, Greyabbey
I just wanted to thank you so much for the fantastic music at our wedding, it was so beautiful and nothing was ever a problem when dealing with you. Such great service and fantastic music. Thank you so so much again and we will definitely recommend you to all our friends.
TRACIE+MATTHEW
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Bangor
You were amazing and we are so happy you helped us make our wedding so special. From the initial communication to the day, you were fantastic. I felt great confidence. You made me feel at ease and any silly question I asked you replied. You played beautifully throughout the ceremony and reception. Added a beautiful vibe to the day. We enjoyed listening to you and I loved all the Disney songs you played! You are amazing at what you do and I would recommend you to everyone! We cannot thank or recommend you enough!
HOLLY+DAVID
Trim Castle Hotel, Co Meath
Thank you so much for being here to play on this special day! So many tears have been shed listening to all the wonderful music you have prepared for us, no doubt even more will be shed today! The ceremony is the most important part of our day and having you play our favourite music means so much to us! Thanks again!
CATHERINE+FEARGHAL
St Colman's Church, Ballynahinch
Alyson played at our wedding in October. She was so lovely to work with and the music was absolutely beautiful. She created a medley for us of ‘Canon in D’ with Elvis Presley ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ for my Processional. I loved it so much! I listened to it in the run up to the wedding with so much excitement. Thank you Alyson!
DEE+JOHNY
Annesley Hall, Newcastle
Your kindness, fun and friendship has been so appreciated throughout our wedding journey and we just know we have a friend for life.
Where do I even begin talking about Alyson. I actually cannot recommend this woman highly enough. Since Dave and I's engagement in 2019 I have got to know Alyson very well. She is an incredible piano player, very professional and organised, and as a person she is so kind, supportive and lovely. In 2020 with the ongoing covid pandemic, it has certainly been a challenging year for Dave and I, and with moving our date 4 times, there was many a day we just felt so deflated and frustrated. Alyson always had a kind word of encouragement and personally helped keep me sane with many a phonecall! Nothing was ever too much trouble for Alyson and she delivered a beautiful range of music for our wedding service. Not only did I get a talented piano player, I got a new friend from the whole experience. Kindred spirits we used to say! Thank you again Alyson for everything. You are an angel in disguise.
JOANNE+DAVE
Tandragee Free Presbyterian Church
Just wanted to send you a little message to say thank you for playing the piano for our wedding. We have had so many lovely messages, it created the perfect atmosphere! So lovely to finally meet you on Wednesday and thank you once again.
LAURA+DANIEL
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
Thanks so much for everything, we had the best day ever!!
MARK+HARRIET
Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens
Alyson played for our wedding on 25 April 2019. 5 stars is not enough, her talent and service is unbelievable. From first emails and meeting with Alyson she was so lovely and welcoming, she couldn’t do enough for us. Do not hesitate in booking this incredible musician you will not regret it. Thank you Alyson so so much!
RACHEL+PETE
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
I cannot recommend this lady enough. After realising we hadn’t organised a pianist for our wedding we contacted Alyson a month before the big day. In that time she was able to compose arrangements for all the music we wanted and learnt new pieces especially for us. She is an incredibly talented and skilled pianist and made our wedding ceremony very very special. Thank you so much Alyson.
SHARON+ADRIAN
Trinity Presbyterian, Greyabbey
Thank you so very much again for your wonderful playing at Katie’s and Andy’s wedding last Saturday. It was just a delight to listen to the lovely music played so beautifully by you. Both Kathleen and I together with Katie and Andy were just so pleased. Everyone commented most favourably. Thank you for playing “These Foolish Things” as well as everything else. We’ll have to remember you for future functions! Thank you again and it was so nice to meet you.
JOHN+KATHLEEN
Larchfield Estate, Lisburn
You created such a wonderful atmosphere and were so friendly, caring and professional. We are so lucky we chose you for our wedding.
Thank you so much for being part of our big day. I don’t remember much, it all went by in such a hurry, but I do remember standing outside the room and hearing our entrance song and walking down the aisle to it, something that will stay with me forever.
KYLIE+STUART
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
Just a wee email to say a massive thank you for playing at our wedding. You were absolutely brilliant and set the scene perfectly for the whole day. We especially loved our ceremony music – it was beautiful. Hopefully you had a nice day too!
ANDREW+SUZANNE
Kilmore Country House, Glenariffe
Thanks Alyson! It was a pleasure having you play at the wedding and every guest that attended praised you on your playing. You made our day so special and I’m sure you can tell your playing brought out the best emotions in all of us. Can’t recommend or thank you enough!
JANINE+KYLE
Annaghmore Parish, Co Armagh
Alyson played at our wedding in July 2018, she is so accommodating and goes out of her way to create the perfect playlist for your big day. Alyson is incredibly talented and we would highly recommend her services to anyone planning a wedding, you won't regret it!
JAYNE+GARETH
Orange Tree House, Greyabbey
I honestly cannot rate Alyson highly enough! From our very first emails regarding our wedding she was a pleasure to deal with, offering me not only great advice about musical choices but giving me great tips for walking down the aisle! I was incredibly impressed with the recordings she sent to me at various stages during the planning and her adaptability when it came to tailoring pieces for our specific requirements. On the day itself Alyson’s note perfect playing added an extra special element, everyone commented on how beautiful her playing was and I will always be grateful to her for learning a complicated favourite of mine which brought a big smile to my face in our drinks reception. I would wholeheartedly recommend Alyson to anyone wanting to add beautiful music to their special occasion – the service she provides is second to none!
HELEN+GRAHAM
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
Thank you so much for playing on our wedding day, we had lots of lovely comments from the guests saying how great the music was! We had an amazing day, though it seems like so long ago already! Wish we could do it all again!
CARLY+TOM
Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen
Thank you once again for playing your beautiful music at our wedding. The guests thoroughly enjoyed as did us when we got the chance. You are an amazing pianist so unassuming, humble. We cannot express our thanks enough and would have no hesitancy in recommending you to anyone.
KAREN+SUDHIR
Galgorm Resort, Ballymena
Your willingness to put everything into your music and service is what helped to make the whole wedding journey so special and personal for me.
We just wanted to thank you again for everything you did for us in run up to the wedding and on the day! You were so easy to work with, I can assure you on the day I didn’t have a worry in the world!! You really were fantastic, not only were we singing your praises but so were the guests! Asking you to play at our wedding was one of the best decisions we made, everything we wanted and more!
AMY+COLIN
Drenagh Estate, Limavady
Cannot thank Alyson enough for making our wedding such a relaxing day. She was so helpful with suggesting songs that would blend in for the Signing. Very talented and would definitely recommend.
LYNSEY+MICHAEL
Rosspark Hotel, Ballymena
Thank you so much for playing at our wedding and for all your work preparing music. We loved your versions of our song choices – especially the upbeat ‘Here Comes The Sun’ – really great!
JEN+DAVID
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
Thank you for playing at our reception drinks! We had the best day and your music in the background was the perfect accompaniment to the autumn sunshine!
ASHLEIGH+RYAN
Larchfield Estate, Lisburn
Alyson played at our wedding and did an amazing job playing exactly what we wanted. She helped with timings for the aisle and was so lovely to work with. Highly recommended. Thank you!
MEGAN+ANDREW
St Luke's Parish, Ballymoyer
Thanks again for playing at the wedding. We, and everyone else, loved it.
JOHN+ROBYN
Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough
Alyson has been an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish and went out of her way to change the arrangement of songs for me. She also sent me recordings of our chosen songs before the wedding which was great and they’re lovely to keep. Do not hesitate in booking Alyson. Thank you again.
REBECCA+COREY
Regent St Methodist, Newtownards
Hired Alyson to play at my wedding ceremony and can’t thank her enough for the great job she did!!! I had a few unusual requests one of which sheet music is not available for but Alyson was still able to come up with a fantastic version of our chosen song. Anyone looking for music for their big day I would not hesitate to recommend Alyson!!!
LOUISE+RYAN
St Mark's Parish, Belfast
Alyson is such a lovely person to work with. She listens to your ideas and produces amazing music.
Thank you so much for playing at our wedding, it made the day even more special! We would highly recommend you to any friends or family getting married in the future.
JENNI+BRENT
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Bangor
Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding day. Everyone complimented the music during the service.
REBECCA+MARC
Dunadry Hotel, Antrim
Thanks again for the amazing job you did during the wedding meal. Everyone has been commenting about you and saying how talented and beautiful your playing was! Thanks for making it special and a day we won’t forget!
HANNAH+NEILL
Slieve Donard Resort, Newcastle
Booked Alyson approximately 6 weeks before my wedding as my original pianist was unable to attend. I couldn’t be happier with my choice and feel that we got the best deal out of a stressful situation! Alyson quickly reassured us that she could play any piece we wanted and in fact arranged a Tchaikovsky waltz specifically for us as well as two more popular pieces. The music was commented on by guests who all agree that it was beautiful and having her play through the drinks reception made for a lovely atmosphere. I would definitely recommend Alyson.
TERRI+IVAN
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
Thank you so much for such a perfect performance and for adding so much to the style and tone of the day. We couldn’t be happier with the music and how it all came together. Not surprisingly, our guests were complimenting you throughout the evening. It was a pleasure to work with you.
PAUL+KATIE
Holy Family Church, Teconnaught
Thank you so much for the gorgeous music! We loved every minute! I’ve had loads of messages about it and all my guests have said they were able to mingle and chat without booming music! Highly recommend friends to you!
ESTELLE+ADRIAN
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
We just wanted to tell you that we had an absolutely fabulous night at the party. You played beautifully and the song selection was perfect. You really helped to make the night very special and one that will not be forgotten in a long, long time. Thanks again.
CHRIS+MARTY
The Georgian House, Comber
Just a quick message to say how happy we were to meet you last weekend at Suzanne and Andrew’s wedding and how excited we are about your playing at ours. We absolutely loved the music on Saturday.
CATHERINE+RICHARD
Kilmore Country House, Glenariffe
You made our day so special and I’m sure you can tell your playing brought out the best emotions in all of us. Can’t recommend or thank you enough!
Thanks again for playing for us and especially for learning ‘For The Love Of A Princess’ – it gave me goosebumps walking up the aisle!
CRYSTAL+WILLIAM
Orange Tree House, Greyabbey
Thank you so much Alyson for everything. We couldn’t have asked for more. If anyone is looking for a pianist for their wedding or corporate function, this is your lady. Alyson is such a lovely person to work with. She listens to your ideas and produces amazing music.
ROBERTA+TOM
Ballygally Castle Hotel, Larne
Alyson is one of the best pianists on the circuit and I have encountered her several times. Always a pleasure to meet her and listen to her music. I highly recommend her for any event.
MICK O'DELL
Inkwell Cartoon & Caricature
Just wanted to thank you again for Saturday. I’ve already passed your number on to a few of my guests! Well recommended!
JON-PAUL+SARAH
Malone Lodge Hotel, Belfast
Thank you so much for the job you did at our wedding, you really were such a pleasure to work with! The music you played was beautiful and a lot of guests commented on what a lovely person you are (we agree)! We will definitely recommend you to anyone we know needing a piano player in the future.
KARINA+EDWARD
La Mon Hotel, Belfast
Just a quick note to say thank you for making my day so special. It was so beautiful to hear you play. Thanks again, I will be recommending you should the opportunity arise!
SARA+JACK
Mount Stewart, Newtownards
Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. We were delighted with your service and your wonderful music. Thanks again for everything.
LAURA+PAUL
Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra
Just to say thank you so much for being part of our wedding day, we had such an amazing day and we loved every minute of your music, so thank you again.
SUZANNE+PETE
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
Alyson was so knowledgeable and helpful and came up with a playlist we adored which was perfect and personal to us as a couple.
Thank you so much for making our wedding day! Without you, both on the piano but also your loveliness with it, our day would not have been as wonderful! You are a very special person with amazing talent.
LAURA+NOEL
Belfast Castle
I am so happy we booked Alyson to play music for our wedding ceremony and drinks reception. We really didn’t have a clue what music we needed (or wanted); Alyson was so knowledgeable and helpful and came up with a playlist we adored which was perfect, and personal to us as a couple. With less than a week to go we brought our wedding forward 6 days and Alyson bent over backwards to be there to play for us. She is a lovely, friendly super talented lady, our music was amazing and she happily played requests (such as the Jurassic Park theme tune I believe!) at the drinks reception after which our guests really enjoyed. I’m just sorry I was so busy getting photos taken that I didn’t get to listen to more music or chat to Alyson more. I would not hesitate to recommend her to play at any event. Thanks so much Alyson.
RACHAEL+DAVID
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
I loved your service, thank you so much.
DANIELLE+WILL
Slieve Donard Resort, Newcastle
Alyson, thank you for playing so beautifully at our wedding. It was perfect.
JENNIFER+DARREN
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
It was lovely to meet you today and even lovelier to sing with you! You are a fantastic pianist. Your pieces were flawless and it was a joy to work with you! Maybe we will have the chance to work together again in the future!
DEBORAH BRADLEY
Soprano - Songbird Sings
Thank you so much! You did a great job and you played beautifully. Everyone loved it! I will be recommending you to people! Glad you were a part of our special day.
ZOE+TYLER
St Saviour's Church, Kells
We have had lots of messages and phone calls this morning to say that it was a great night. Your music was the finishing touch and just made it all perfect. We really appreciated the fact that you stayed until the very end of the night. We will certainly recommend you to other people and if we have a big celebration again, we will want you there.
RAY+BOBBY
Birthday Celebrations, Donaghadee
Not only is Alyson a talented and creative pianist, she is so easy to work with, keeps you in the loop via email and she makes the music so personal.
This is just a small way for Nathan and I to say thank you! Everyone was blown away by your beautiful playing both during the ceremony and reception. Everyone was so grateful to hear music, especially with all the restrictions in place. You really helped to make the day feel more relaxed and for Nathan and I to share some of our favourite pieces of music. Thank you so so much.
MARGARET+NATHAN
Good Shepherd Church, Belfast
Our sincere thanks for the beautiful music you provided and played for us during our reception at Lough Erne hotel. You are so talented and it was a joy to listen to the songs and your skills and our guests loved being serenaded. Thanks for being so understanding with the changes the hotel requested the day before, we hope you weren't too cold outside! You are such a lovely person and we are so glad to have you on the day play for us, thanks for agreeing. We had a wonderful day, much to be thankful for and many memories to treasure.
JOHANNA+STEPHEN
Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen
Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. The music was superb and everyone complimented it. I will definitely recommend you to family and friends.
ZARA+ANTON
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
Thank you very much for playing for us at our wedding. You played beautifully and we were really happy with everything. Thanks once again for playing for us you did a great job.
NICOLA+JEFF
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
Thanks for doing such a fantastic job at our wedding! It was very pleasant to hear all the music during the day which was important to us.
ROGER+ANNA
Belle Isle Estate, Fermanagh
I would just like to say thank you so much for your beautiful playing!!! It made our day extra special! I will definitely be recommending you to any of our friends getting hitched in the future!
CATHY+CHRIS
Galgorm Resort, Ballymena
Thanks so much for all your piano playing at our wedding. Everybody commented on how beautiful it was (and how nice you were), both in the chapel and at the reception, and it really set a great atmosphere for the whole day.
CONOR+KERRYANNE
Beech Hill Country House, Derry
Alyson is an incredible piano player, very professional and organised, and as a person she is so kind, supportive and lovely.
Thank you for playing for us! You have been so nice to us and I couldn’t wait to meet you! You are so talented! Thank you!
JOANNE+CONNOR
Templeton Hotel, Templepatrick
Thank you again for beautifully playing at our wedding. I will recommend you to my friends and family.
JENNIFER+ANDREW
Dunadry Hotel, Antrim
Thank you so much for playing the piano at our wedding. You were amazing!
ASHLEIGH+LEE
Clarion Hotel, Carrickfergus
Alyson I want to say a massive thank you for playing at our wedding. You were superb. Loved the arrangement of Creed. Meant so much to us.
CLAIRE+JASON
The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn
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