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Benjamin Clarke - The Wedding Pianist

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Tomas Parsonage

08:50 07 Jan 25

Benjamin was fantastic from start to finish. The care and attention that we received from discussing our requirement right up to playing at our wedding was far over and above what we could ever have expected. He even learned a specific piece for us to walk back down the aisle to, which was a dream come true.Overall I can’t recommend Benjamin highly enough. He was an amazing part of our wedding, and hugely enjoyed by us and our guests.We can’t thank you enough!

Louisa Gerrard

20:04 05 Jan 25

So glad we booked Ben for our wedding at Colshaw Hall. He was amazing to work with & played beautifully, really enhancing the ambience throughout the ceremony & drinks reception. He learned a new song specially for my bridal entrance and it's a moment I'll never forget! Thank you so much Ben!! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anybody looking for live piano at their wedding ????

Rachel Hook

20:16 04 Jan 25

Massive thank you to Ben for the most beautiful wedding ceremony music back in November! He was incredibly professional and made the whole process so easy. He was more than happy to play our chosen songs, and was very easy to contact with any questions. Thanks again Ben, would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding pianist!

Georgia Bate

16:18 03 Jan 25

Ben was absolutely amazing at our wedding in October at Colshaw Hall!He made everything super easy for us from booking to payments to everything on our wedding day. Couldn’t recommend him anymore???? do not hesitate to book he’s amazing!! Thank you so much again Ben xAll the best, Georgia & Dieter x

Owen King

06:46 03 Jan 25

Fantastically talented and very easy to work abd plan with, Benjamin added a brilliant component to our wedding day.

Tanya Dale

20:39 02 Jan 25

Ben was absolutely amazing as our wedding pianist! His talent, professionalism, and ability to create the perfect ambiance made our day so special. He played beautifully throughout the ceremony and just made the whole ceremony so personal , leaving our guests in awe. If you’re looking for a pianist to make your wedding unforgettable, Ben is the one to book!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wesley Pauline

07:13 23 Dec 24

Benjamin Clarke is absolutely Amazing, please don’t consider even using anyone else. He played beautifully throughout our wedding ceremony at Peckforton Castle and then during our breakfast. All of our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the ambience / beautiful music!Nothing was too much trouble for Benjamin, playing everything that was requested! Communication was really easy prior to the wedding too which put us right at ease.Thanks so much Ben! Really nice guy with a great talent!!

Sophie Stafford

15:47 09 Nov 24

Ben was fantastic from the initial enquiry to booking and several facetime consultations to help us to decide on our music for the ceremony and drinks reception.He learnt a brand new song for me to walk down the aisle too which made it really personal to us. His repertoire is so varied which allowed us to pick all our favourite songs. One guest was particularly impressed with a Foo Fighters song on the piano! We had lots of compliments on the day and he created a really lovely atmosphere and making sure guests could still hear it through the speakers when outside. Very talented and personable - would highly recommend Ben! Thanks again!

Joe Christian

18:20 01 Nov 24

Could not have wished for better! Ben's repertoire of songs was incredible! So much choice from every genre. We even had Jurassic Park played while we were signing the certificates and I looked around to see everyone smiling or trying to work out why they knew the song.Our walk down the aisle was perfect, he played everything flawlessly! he looked so smart and was already set up before we got there.Communication with brn was so easy and he was so helpful and personable.Would definitely recommend Ben to anyone!

Emma Crooks

17:53 31 Oct 24

Booked Ben for my wedding back in June and he was absolutely amazing from start to finish. My only request for getting married was to walk down the aisle to Cornfield Chase - hans Zimmer (the song from interstellar) and even though this wasn’t on his list of songs, he made it happen and I walked down to my dream wedding song.Everyone told us how amazing he was, and that they couldn’t believe he was able to play a proper piano at our venue (we got married on a farm!) but it wasn’t an issue at all. Ben was so professional, and such a lovely guy, he’ll make your day extra special!

Malcolm Orrell

14:18 29 Oct 24

Ben played at our wedding earlier this year and was excellent. He was always on hand to provide guidance and answer any queries that we had leading up to our wedding and, on the day itself, very professional and put on a fantastic performance for our guests. Definitely recommend!

Will Reynolds

14:32 25 Oct 24

We booked Ben for our wedding ceremony and reception and from the first consultation to the day we cannot fault him. He was brilliant in our personalisation of what we wanted during the ceremony, even playing a piece he hadn't played before that we requested for our ceremony. His playing was amazing on the day and guests commented how nice it was having him play for us. We cant recommend him enough, thank you so much again Ben!

Chloe Brown

08:54 23 Oct 24

We found Ben’s website online when looking for a pianist for our wedding, and from the moment we got in touch he could not have been more helpful! Before booking, Ben offered to have a call with us to talk us through the packages he offers and even give us a bit of a demo of a couple of our favourite songs. In the lead up to the wedding, Ben was always on hand to help us with song choices and answer our questions. Having the live piano music on the day was amazing, Ben is so talented and so many of our guests commented on how beautiful the music was in the ceremony. I could not recommend Ben enough if you are looking for a live pianist to play at your wedding or special event.

Jodie Kershaw

12:47 20 Oct 24

Ben was first class from the very beginning, not only a great guy but an extremely talented musician as well. Ben has an excellent repertoire of music and was willing to learn some that we requested. We booked Ben for the arrivals and the ceremony, our biggest regret was not booking him for the full day. Overall, great guy, professional and extremely talented. Thanks again Ben.

Katie

19:08 18 Oct 24

Benjamin played at our wedding August during our ceremony & reception drinks - such a talented pianist with a broad range of music available, he created a beautiful atmosphere throughout.In addition to being a lovely guy, Benjamin was very easy to work with, always professional & reliable. Would recommend to my family & friends without hesitation.

Mark Sugden

14:22 18 Oct 24

Benjamin played at our wedding and was absolutely amazing!We can’t recommend a live pianist to accompany your wedding enough, it helped make the day even more magical, and if you decide this is what you want then Benjamin is the pianist for you!Working with Benjamin in the run up to the wedding and on the day was so easy and he anticipated our needs so well.Sarah and Mark

Jonny B

19:45 17 Oct 24

We booked Ben for our wedding in May this year and it was one of the best decisions that we made.We had him play during our church ceremony and also for the wedding breakfast.Ben is a brilliant musician, very professional and easy to chat with. He created the perfect ambiance for our day and, if we could go back and plan the wedding all over again, we would definitely prioritise booking him in again.Ben played all of the songs that we requested beautifully and so many of our guests commented on how amazing he was. He managed to resolve a mistake that I'd made (sent him the wrong song for the church ceremony) seamlessly the night before the wedding. He also played a song that we'd requested for our entrance music at the wedding breakfast that he'd never heard of and nailed it.Ben was very organised and set up early at the church and the venue, which helps to put you at ease for the day. We can't recommend him highly enough.

amielw

15:50 17 Oct 24

We had an amazing experience with Ben as our Wedding Pianist back in May. From the initial enquiry, to zoom calls and the big day, Ben was very professional and friendly, and was open to learning some new songs (mainly The Killers!) that we wanted for our special day. Nothing is too much trouble for Ben and with having so much experience, he added a calm and relaxing atmosphere to our day. Our guests said how amazing he was and having him play so beautifully throughout our ceremony and reception drinks is something we will cherish forever. Thank you again Ben! Would highly recommend.

Daniel Johnson

12:31 17 Oct 24

My wife and I would just like to thank Ben for all his efforts on his performance on our wedding day, he truly was incredible. We struggled to find someone who could play our wedding song of interstellar and Ben certainly didn’t disappoint. Through out the day people were telling us how much they enjoyed him playing and genuinely it made our wedding day that little bit better.So thankyou again Ben,

Lloyd Reddin

20:35 16 Oct 24

Benjamin was amazing from the first time we contacted him until the end of our ceremony. He outlined everything that was required in a thorough and professional manner, and even learnt a number of songs to perform on our special day, we highly recommend!

Beth Dodd

20:20 16 Oct 24

We are so pleased we booked Ben for our wedding day. Ben is such a lovely guy, he put as at ease from the get go, he’s relaxed, personable, knowledgeable and able to give great advice on music for your wedding. It was great to have a couple of zoom calls with him, at the outset and in the run up to the wedding, to talk through music for our ceremony and the reception. He also played a couple of pieces for us on the call! Ben has an extensive repertoire, but he was also happy to take requests of our favourite songs. Ben played beautifully throughout our wedding. We highly recommend him! Thank you so much Ben.

Amy S

19:56 16 Oct 24

Thank you so much Ben. You were one of the best purchases for our wedding and we cannot thank you enough.Ben made sure that we were well prepared with the music and played all the songs we asked for. So professional and I really wouldn’t think twice if you thinking of booking a pianist - Ben is the one to book!5 star all around.

Beth Eaton

19:36 16 Oct 24

Benjamin was very accommodating when planning the music for our wedding and played beautifully on the day, including accompanying a singer during the service. No hesitation in recommending Benjamin for your wedding or other event.

Sarah Iordan

14:34 16 Oct 24

Ben played the piano at our wedding ceremony at Colshaw Hall and he was absolutely fantastic. We first heard him at the open day and immediately knew we wanted to have him play at our wedding. Ben was great at liaising with us throughout the entire process and gave us lots of really useful insight to help us make decisions around all of our music for the day. We would recommend Ben to anyone looking to add a little something special to their wedding day.

Liz Ridgway

16:34 25 Jul 24

Benjamin was the pianist at our recent wedding (6th July 2024) at the Bridge hotel, Prestbury, Cheshire.From the outset, Benjamin was extremely helpful and professional in every way. He played amazingly at our wedding breakfast and so many people commented on his skills and expertise. Having him play at the wedding absolutely enhanced the day, and we cannot recommend him highly enough! Thank you so much Benjamin, you truly made our day.

Kathleen H

17:00 26 Jun 24

My husband and I would both like to express our deepest gratitude to Benjamin for being a crucial part of our special day! Benjamin, you were absolutely phenomenal. From the moment you started playing, you captivated everyone with your incredible talent and passion for music.Not only did you exceed our expectations with your breathtaking performance, but you also went above and beyond to accommodate our last-minute request for "dancing queen" so we could have flower boys, seamlessly integrating it into our ceremony just days before. Your dedication and commitment to ensuring our day was nothing short of perfect truly touched our hearts.Throughout the planning process, you were a beacon of support, patiently answering countless phone calls and providing us with audio clips to help us envision the magic you would create on our wedding day. Your professionalism and kindness were evident in every interaction, and we cannot thank you enough for your unwavering support and exceptional talent.Benjamin, you made our dream day a reality, and for that, we are forever grateful. Every guest commented on how your music elevated the atmosphere and made our ceremony truly unforgettable. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so, so much for everything. You are a true gem, and we wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone seeking a pianist who not only performs with brilliance but also cares deeply about making every moment special.We would highly recommend Benjamin without hesitation to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated pianist for their special occasion.

Elizabeth Bacon

20:15 12 May 24

Ben played during at our wedding recently, during the ceremony and wedding breakfast and was absolutely wonderful!His talent is second to none. He has an extensive repertoire but was also happy to take on requests of music that meant a lot to us. We were able to have a couple of zoom calls with Ben in the lead up to wedding, where he played through pieces for us which was hugely reassuring during what can be a stressful time in the wedding build up!I cannot recommend Ben highly enough. A brilliant pianist and a genuinely lovely guy!

Abi Eden

09:59 08 Apr 24

Ben and Neil were absolutely amazing on our wedding day. We had Ben playing piano for our ceremony and drinks reception and Neil joined him for our drinks reception on the vocals, sax and guitar. Everyone commented on how brilliant they were and such lovely guys too! Thank you so much for making our day extra special ????

Lucinda Rosson

06:36 08 Apr 24

Wow where do we start ? Ben was absolutely amazing at our Wedding at Colshaw HallThe music was breathtaking, we honestly cannot recommend him enoughThank you Ben, you are incredible

Georgia Elizabeth

19:57 05 Apr 24

Ben was amazing from start to finish. He was super helpful in the lead up to our wedding and FaceTimed us playing all the songs we requested and then was beyond perfect on our big day, he made a beautiful day even more magical. Thank you Ben. 100% recommend

Loretta Woodhouse

19:50 17 Jan 23

Booking Ben for our wedding day was one of the best decisions we made. From the get go, he was so professional and had such a warm personality. We had a lovely zoom call to chat ideas and we instantly knew we had to book him when he played Harry Potter us ???? He played beautifully during our wedding breakfast, and everyone loved singing along to Edelweiss in memory of my grandma. We just wish he could play to us every day!! Thankyou so much Ben, couldn't recommend you enough!! Loretta and Jo xxx

Matt Atkinson And Charlotte Jones

07:20 17 Nov 22

Ben was fantastic and played beautifully at our October wedding! Initially we hadn't considered a pianist for the day, and having done so a fair way through the planning process, we were worried it wouldn't come together. Luckily, Ben was not only available on our date, but was approachable, flexible and friendly! He had such a great repertoire and arranged a call with us to discuss our music choices to help us merge musicals, 90s bangers and rat pack swing classics and toe tappers all seamlessly into our day.Ben was super cool, working with the flow of the day and the venue whilst delivering an outstanding performance. His playing totally elevated the whole experience and we had loads of complements from guest and venue staff alike.Ben is super talented, friendly and flexible and we would highly recommend him to any bride and grooms to be! Thank you so much Ben!

Emma Chadaway

13:53 06 Aug 22

Ben played at our wedding on the 1st August, we first met him over zoom and immediately knew we had to have him involved in our day- his piano playing is exceptional!Ben was so professional, friendly and brilliant on our wedding day- happy to set up early and ensured that the day ran smoothly! We were so grateful to him for learning some extra songs we’d asked and playing all of our favourites as well, they all meant something to us.We would recommend Ben to absolutely anyone, his professionalism, kindness and warmth shone through and made our day so brilliant!Thank you so much Ben!

Adam Cowell

12:22 10 Jan 22

Benjamin performed at our wedding back in November 2021. All I can say is WOW! Really impressive and such an amazing talent. Made the ceremony extra special and memorable. I could not imagine the day without the beautiful sound of the piano. Also, worked with one of my wife’s bridesmaids to do a duet, which was extra special. Would highly recommend for any event.

Thomas Richardson

21:33 06 Jan 22

What a truly wonderful and talented pianist Benjamin is.Our day was made even more perfect by the music played by Benjamin, without him it wouldn't have been the same.From guests taking their seats to my beautiful wife walking down the aisle the air was full of joy and then during our wedding breakfast we thoroughly enjoyed every note he played for us.We cannot thank you enough for all you did for us on our special day!Forever gratefulMr & Mrs Richardson

Samantha Bradley

20:33 06 Jan 22

From our first call with Ben, we knew we had to book him to be a part of our special day.During the consultation stages, he took the time to get to know us & the music that meant the most to us. He was happy to play anything we requested and then once we decided, he then made suggestions of music to complement our choices. Nothing was too much trouble.Ben played during both our ceremony and wedding breakfast, creating a perfect atmosphere with a mixture of sentimental and lively music. All of guests commented on how amazing he was!We feel so lucky to have had Ben play at our wedding. You can tell he is truly passionate about what he does, and goes above and beyond to make your day magical.Thank you Ben!Bobby and Sam ???? x

Lauren

18:53 06 Jan 22

Ben played at our wedding ceremony on the 24th July 2021. Having heard him play at our wedding venue open day it was a very easy decision to book.He was great to work with, has a huge variety of songs to choose from and his performances really are beautiful.We had a particular song that was significant to us, and Ben kindly agreed to work with one of our close friends who is a singer to put together a performance for the bridal entrance. It really is such a special memory from our day.We can’t recommend Ben highly enough! He went out of his way to make the day feel special and we received lots of positive feedback from our guests. Thanks again!

Lucy Sumara

15:22 06 Jan 22

We are so delighted we found Benjamin to be our wedding pianist in May 2021. We really enjoyed meeting him over a video call before the big day, during which he was happy to play tasters of a wide selection of songs & helped us to decide on our ceremony music. He is incredibly talented & has a massive repertoire to suit our very different tastes! He was very accommodating & completely put us at ease in all communications. Our wedding guests loved him. Highly recommend!