Wedding Services - Alyson McDowell Professional Pianist

I can provide music throughout your special day – for your wedding ceremony, your drinks reception and your evening meal. Or for whichever parts you choose. Everyone’s plans are different, so I’ve made things simple.

All my services are individually priced so you can decide what suits you. Details available on request, so just send me your booking details to receive a quotation for your event.

Wedding ceremony music

Enjoy listening to your favourite songs on your special day! Choose your own music for the Bridal Entrance, the Signing of the Register and the Exit of the Bride and Groom. You can also include additional instrumentals or hymns for religious ceremonies. As part of my service, I also provide music before the ceremony to create a welcoming atmosphere for your guests’ arrival.

Drinks reception music

Live music creates a wonderful atmosphere for special occasions, so why not treat your guests to an afternoon of classic love songs on piano? For your drinks reception, I would propose playing a selection of easy-listening songs and romantic ballads so your guests can relax and enjoy listening to the music whilst the happy couple celebrate their big day with a few photos!

Wedding consultations

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your wedding music in more detail with you. Should you wish to meet with me, I’d be happy to arrange a suitable time with you. Alternatively, we can discuss things over the phone or via email if this is more convenient for you. Just whichever you prefer.

Accompaniment for vocalists

I can provide accompaniment for vocalists if needed and transpose songs to their preferred pitch. I can also provide recordings of their chosen songs in advance, should this be helpful for rehearsal purposes.

Special song arrangements

As part of my service, I can create special arrangements of your chosen songs, even those which are not available as piano sheet music. Please ask me if you’d like a unique version of your favourite song!

Wedding rehearsals

If you would like me to attend your wedding rehearsal, please let me know. This is not normally included in my fee, however I would be happy to discuss this further with you as there are other options available. For example, I can provide recordings of songs in advance which will allow you to rehearse timings etc for your Bridal Entrance.

Personalised wedding CD

If you wish, I can also provide a personalised CD of your wedding ceremony music so you can enjoy listening to the soundtrack to your special day again and again! This is available on request for a small fee.

Advice on wedding music

If you’d like to know more about music for wedding ceremonies, or you have any specific song requests, please get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.

If you’re interested in arranging a booking or if you’d like more information on my services, please contact me and I’ll be happy to discuss this further with you.

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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 and MatthewClandeboye 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 and DavidTrim Castle Hotel, County Meath

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 and JonathanLarchfield Estate, Lisburn

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 and TomBallygally Castle Hotel, Larne

Thank you so much for being a part of our special day! We really appreciate how organised you were and all the preparation plus sending us the recordings. You are so talented and it’s such a fab skill to have!

Lauren and JaimeThe Old Inn, Crawfordsburn

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 and KyleAnnaghmore Parish Church, County Armagh

Just wanted to send you a little email to thank you so much for your beautiful playing yesterday, everyone thought you were amazing – you made our day that extra bit special. Thanks again.

Jayne and GarethOrange Tree House, Greyabbey

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 and NeilThe Mill at Ballydugan, Downpatrick

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 and ChristopherGalgorm Manor, Ballymena

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 and JohnyAnnesley Hall, Newcastle

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 and JeffThe Old Inn, Crawfordsburn

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 and FearghalSt Colman's Church, Dunmore, Ballynahinch

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 and IvanThe Old Inn, Crawfordsburn

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 and DanielThe Old Inn, Crawfordsburn

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 and EdwardLa Mon Hotel, Belfast

Thanks again for playing at the wedding. We, and everyone else, loved it.

John and RobynCastle Leslie Estate, Glaslough

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 and BobbyBirthday Celebrations, Donaghadee

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 and PeteThe Old Inn, Crawfordsburn

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 and BrentClandeboye Lodge Hotel, Bangor

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 and KatieHoly Family Church, Teconnaught

If you’re interested in arranging a booking or if you’d like more information on my services, please contact me and I’ll be happy to discuss this further with you.

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