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 Processional, the Signing of the Register and the Recessional. 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 Processional.

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 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

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

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 and NeillSlieve Donard Resort and Spa, Newcastle

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 and JackTemple of the Winds, Mount Stewart, Newtownards

Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding day. Everyone complimented the music during the service.

Rebecca and MarcDunadry Hotel, Antrim

Thanks so much for everything, we had the best day ever!!

Mark and HarrietUlster Museum at Botanic Gardens and Deanes at Queens

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

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 and RichardWedding Guests, Kilmore Country House, Glenariffe

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 and TylerSt Saviour's Church, Kells

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 and AdrianTrinity Presbyterian Church, Greyabbey

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

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

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 and SudhirGalgorm Resort and Spa, Ballymena

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 – SongbirdSoprano at Victoria and Karl's wedding, Ballylinney Presbyterian Church, Ballyclare

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 and AndrewSt Luke's Parish Church, Ballymoyer

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 and KerryanneBeech Hill Country House Hotel, Londonderry

Thank you again for beautifully playing at our wedding. I will recommend you to my friends and family.

Jennifer and AndrewDunadry Hotel, Antrim

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 and StuartThe 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

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 and PeteThe Old Inn, Crawfordsburn