Weddings

“Dan is an exceptional pianist- every song was played beautifully. He learned and played a few personal favourites of ours during our ceremony and drinks reception too which really made our wedding day extra special. There was a spontaneous change of setup for our reception and Dan was very accommodating! If you’re thinking of booking a pianist for your wedding- we can’t recommend him enough!”

“Dan played during our ceremony and wedding breakfast. Dan was highly responsive and accommodating in the run up to our wedding. Dan evidently has great care in his work, his approach was personal and his music was exactly what we wanted. Dan was a perfect addition to our day and we couldn’t recommend him enough”

“Thank you Dan for playing the piano at our wedding in Cornwall! You were superb from the moment we made contact. Quick and easy communications throughout.
We loved your variety/range of music you played and the openness to our additional music requests. All of which were played beautifully. And our guests loved it!
We really appreciated your flexibility on the day, especially when our schedule didn’t quite flow as smoothly as we’d planned, you had no issues with it and saved the day.
Thank you for everything!”

“Absolutely beautiful Pianist. I would highly recommend Dan if you are looking for a Pianist. His playing at our wedding was really beautiful and made the ceremony even more special and emotional.
Dan is also a lovely person and a pleasure to deal with. He is super responsive and very accommodating.”

“Dan was super professional and helpful at all stages of our interactions. He was flexible and willing to do anything to make the day better, checking if we were happy with the music and offering us different options when we were experimenting with ideas. On the big day itself I have to say the piano filled the space more than any other styling could have, and it’s something I’ve been hearing back about again and again since then.”

“We booked Dan to play piano for our wedding ceremony and he did not disappoint.
Me and my now husband and all our guest really enjoyed the music, and it set a lovely, elegant and relaxed feel for the service.
We were supplied a list of songs to choose from and we chose many of our own songs which wasn’t on the list but Dan was very accommodating and was able to perform and fulfil all our requests.”

“Dan was brilliant from start to finish. From when we first enquired we got very clear communication and it was clear he wanted to ensure it was specific to what we wanted. There was no pressure on deciding how long we wanted him to play for and he helped in making our decision. There was a huge list of song choices to help give us ideas but this was not restricted with him offering to play anything we wanted. Dan was professional and a great communicator throughout which put us at ease and he was quick to reply to any contact. On the day, his music was beautiful and gave a special feel to the ceremony of which will always hold special memories. Highly recommend”

“We had Dan play at our wedding on 15th July 2023 and he was brilliant! Dan was extremely responsive to emails and was more than happy to provide a quality service for all of my requests! We had some last minute changes to our service which he accommodated happily, even moving times/venue when needed. Dan’s music was beautiful and lots of guests commented on the wonderful piano player to me and my husband! I would highly recommend using Dan, he has a huge selection of songs to choose from or can play to themes/styles/genres. Thanks so much Dan!”

“Dan’s music was amazing! Our guests thoroughly enjoyed listening to him play”

“It was everything that we’d hoped for, even all our guests commented on it! Dan was so lovely and really, trustworthy, reliable and efficient on his emails. Couldn’t have asked for more.”

“Dan recently played the piano at my daughters wedding and I’m so pleased that he did as he certainly added an extra special touch to the ceremony. His music was beautiful and it created such a lovely calming atmosphere throughout the service. My daughter was able to choose the music that she wanted and it was all played fantastically well. Definitely worth every penny we paid and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Thank you so much Dan for adding an extra special touch to our perfect day.”

“Dan helped take our wedding day to another level with a fantastic repertoire!
Dan massively contributed to making the best atmosphere for the day and set an amazing mood. Dan is a great presence, knows his stuff, made great recommendations and answered our many questions!
We’re so grateful to have had Dan contribute to our big day and make it the best with his skill and knowledge as a professional pianist! Thank you for your work and helping us make amazing memories on our special day!”

“Dan was brilliant from start to finish and really added a classy and elegant touch to our celebration. Dan’s communication from the very beginning was fantastic, he was so accommodating and was able to fulfil all our requests. Dan is incredibly polite and friendly and I couldn’t recommend him enough.”

“We got in touch with Dan and right from the start communicating and organising the day with him has been such a pleasure. He is incredibly efficient and helpful in all of his messages.
His talent for the piano is unquestionable and having him play at both our ceremony and wedding breakfast really made the day special. He was happy for us to choose any songs for our ceremony and worked hard to create a wonderful atmosphere during our wedding breakfast, mixing the classics with more modern songs so there was something for everyone.
Thank you Dan, you’ve been fantastic!”

“A fantastic experience from booking, multiple rearrangements due to covid, and finally the day itself! Communication was excellent throughout, with guidance and suggestions regarding music much appreciated. The atmosphere during our wedding reception was just perfect thanks to the gorgeous piano music, and Dan being so friendly and approachable made the event even more special.”

“A delight welcoming Dan to our special day. Easy to discuss all aspects with and able to have the perfect choice of music. The music was played beautifully and provided the perfect backdrop at our venue. It sounded fantastic and certainly helped set the atmosphere, and the ceremony was absolutely perfect too. Thank you again for everything.”

“Dan played beautifully, everyone really enjoyed the music during the meal. Dan was really helpful and was able to accommodate some changes late on. Thank you Dan!”

“We booked Dan to play for our guests arrival on our wedding day and he did such a brilliant job. He set a beautiful atmosphere with his piano playing. In the run up to the wedding Dan was always responsive, flexible, accommodating and professional. I would definitely recommend Dan for any event.”

“Dan was absolutely wonderful! He played beautifully for 3 hours on my wedding day during the ceremony and the following drinks reception. He incorporated songs I asked for from his extensive repertoire, and he even learned 2 songs that I wanted during the ceremony. He was excellent at correspondence and generally a delight to deal with, I couldn’t recommend him more!”

“You were absolutely amazing at our wedding! Your pitch perfect, beautiful music truly brought tears to several friends and family members both at the church and the venue, a true genius and gentleman. Thank you for making our day so special! Best wishes Jo & Si”

“Dan played at our wedding. We cannot recommended him enough. The music was beautiful. My experience was extremely personal, professional and friendly. Really completed my wedding day and made it so perfect.”

“Dan Phelps is very professional and nothing was too much trouble for him. Lovely man. He made our wedding day very special. Playing my favourite pieces of music. I would not hesitate to recommend Dan or use him again. Many thanks Geraldine and Dave”

“Dan played at our wedding this week which included him playing whilst guests arrived at church, the processional piece, hymns, through the signing of the register and the recessional piece. Everything Dan played was to perfection and at the highest level – exactly how we imagined and with the same emotion and natural flare / talent shared by the original composers. Dan was extremely accommodating and was able to learn new and complex compositions from scratch – all at a very reasonable price. We would definitely recommend Dan and will look to use him again if the chance arises. 5 stars! Thanks again Dan”

“Just a note to thank you so very much for your fantastic piano playing on Friday at our daughter’s wedding! From the very outset you helped us so much, and we were very pleased at how you ‘got involved’ and made such valuable suggestions prior to the big day. As we had chosen more ‘pop’ music for the event, we were not sure how it would translate into a piano solo, and your reassurance on this was invaluable. You were so receptive to our ideas, and keen to find out exactly what we wanted for our ‘big day’, and ensure that you delivered just what we wanted!

Needless to say, your piano playing was superb, and the ceremony music we had chosen sounded fantastic. Many of our guests also commented on how much they enjoyed your extensive repertoire both before and after the actual ceremony pieces. We were impressed at how smartly attired you were, clearly making the effort to fit in with the type of event – this is so important. You were attentive, polite, chatty and great fun – we could not have wished for anyone better!
Once again, thank you for helping to make our daughter’s wedding day so special!”

“We chose Dan, after listening to a lot of musicians, for the way he played and the variety of music styles on his repertoire. He played at our ceremony at the church in such a beautiful and emotional way that made my wife cry during her walk down the aisle. When I arrived at the church he was already there and everything was set up for the ceremony. He also did a great job during our drinks reception playing all the music we wanted him to play besides his recommendations. We strongly recommend Dan if you want an amazing professional that makes your life really easy on a day as stressful as a wedding day. In addition, Dan is a really easygoing person, he paid attention to each detail and the communication with him was great. Thank you, Dan”

“We chose Dan to play at our wedding after sampling various musicians online. What stood out about Dan among the rest was not only his playing ability but also the depth of genres that he could play and his flexibility. Dan was able to give us guidance on additional pieces of music that incorporated our initial ideas, in order to help us create the atmosphere that we wanted. Dan gave both myself and Fiancé confidence in an area we knew little about and when the big day arrived, Dan’s suggestions and guidance coupled with an amazing performance really put the cherry on top of the metaphorical wedding cake! The Ceremony just wouldn’t have been the same without him. Professional yet friendly and informal, I would recommend Dan to anyone for any occasion”

“Dan set the perfect atmosphere at our wedding playing the piano we had hired. He is an exceptional piano player, playing both classical and contemporary music, and it was commented by both guests and staff at the venue how talented he was, and what a great idea it was to have him playing during the wedding breakfast. We can definitely recommend anyone who is contemplating having Dan play at any event that he will do a 5 star job”

“I had the absolute pleasure of walking down the aisle to the sound of Dan playing our chosen song at our church wedding and the memories continue to give me goosebumps. We met with Dan a few months before our wedding and we knew straight away that we wanted him to play in the church. A gifted pianist, he was open to playing anything and offered us many ideas. We would definitely recommend Dan, he completely took the stress away from us, all I had to do was walk down the aisle and enjoy our service. He added that extra special touch. Throughout the planning stage to opening our much appreciated wedding card and CD the day after, Dan went above and beyond and we knew he would work with us to achieve what we wished.
Thank you Dan for being part of a cherished memory and the most special and outstanding moment of our lives!”

“We chose Dan to play for us at our wedding. From the first moment I got in touch with Dan, he was nothing but helpful and a pleasure to deal with. He provided advice and guidance, but also made it clear that it was our day and so he would fit in with whatever we chose. On the day itself, he and his wife arrived early to set up, and were very professional throughout. The music we had chosen was played beautifully and they then also stayed and played for us during our reception drinks. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dan if you are looking for a pianist for your wedding or another celebratory event. You will find him a delight to deal with and a wonderful pianist”

“We booked Dan for our wedding celebrations after watching his promo video & we are so pleased we did. Dan’s music really set the atmosphere of our drinks reception, having a depth of music to draw upon helped to set the scene for young and old alike. Dan was discreet in set up/down and was responsive to all communication beforehand. We all had a fantastic time and can’t thank Dan enough! Now looking for an excuse to have you play again!!”

“Dan was fantastic throughout our whole day. He set our minds at ease weeks before our wedding day, and on the day he was amazing. I would recommend Dan to anyone. He was fantastic and we can’t thank him enough for all he did.”

“Dan was friendly, professional and helpful throughout the whole process. Genuine pleasure to work with and did a beautiful set at my wedding. Highly recommended!”

“Thank you so so much for playing the piano for us, it truly meant a lot and you were absolutely brilliant. We couldn’t have asked for more…we will certainly recommend you”

“We were very happy with Dan. He couldn’t have done more preparation to make sure we were pleased with his performance. He was very smart, friendly and played the songs we requested amazingly well. Could not have asked for more…Thanks Dan – you were just perfect”

“Just wanted to say a big thank you for the music you played at our wedding – we were very impressed with what you did for us and how approachable and enthusiastic you were about the music we wanted for our special day. Very professional and friendly at the same time and shall definitely recommend you to friends and family in the future.”

“We can not recommend Dan highly enough the music was beautiful and provided a lovely atmosphere”

“We got in touch with Dan, as we were looking for a Djembe drummer for our wedding, and couldn’t have found a better person for the job, from the moment he came around to meet us initially and show us the drums he had, and how they could sound, we knew Dan and his drum was going to be perfect for what we needed. we had a rehearsal at the venue, and the Drum sounded amazing , reverberating around the hall, you could hear it throughout the whole venue, which is just what we wanted. on our wedding day, Dan was extremely friendly, and professional, and fitted in perfectly with our ceremony from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to help us celebrate our day.”

“Samuel and I would just like to thank you for the African drumming session. It was fantastic and many people’s highlight of the day!…We really appreciate your part in making our day so special and memorable! It was enjoyed by all and our day would not have been the same without your help!”