Supplier Spotlight – Jane Gray Wedding Pianist
Ask our Expert – Jane Gray
Music sets the tone for a wedding and is an important consideration for couples. Whether you opt for Indie, Ibiza Classics, Rock, Pop, Classical or a mix, it’s important you find a musician who can offer what you desire, to create the perfect ambience on your special day.
Jane Gray is an established North East Wedding Pianist specialising in personalised playlists that evoke real emotion for modern couples. Operating across the North East of England, Jane creates bespoke piano versions of the songs that mean the most to you and aims to make your wedding experience extra special, whilst keeping the soundtrack personal to the couple.
Top Tips on choosing Wedding Music for your Big Day!
Remember your wedding day is all about you! So why not have the songs that mean the most to you played romantically and ambiently. Whether it’s a song that played when you
first met, a band you both love, a 90’s dance classic from a memorable holiday together – you don’t have to stick with the traditional and this can evoke real emotion and lasting memories.
Jane has a vast and varied repertoire. She plays a broad range of music and will learn YOUR most treasured songs for your important wedding day moments such as your wedding ceremony aisle walk. She can personalise your day to reflect you both as a couple.
The piano is a universal sign of romance, and having piano music for any part of your wedding day, from your Guest Arrival right through to your Wedding Breakfast, can add that touch of class
and charm to really wow your guests.
The Night Before Celebration
Why not set the wedding vibes off the night before your big day, by hiring Jane Gray wedding pianist to play on Ellingham Hall’s Grand piano, to encourage you and your guests to kick back, relax and enjoy a good old singalong in preparation for the most important day of your life!
This is an exclusive optional extra that Jane Gray can offer, when booked alongside another service on your wedding day. (Subject to availability).
Pre Ceremony Drinks
Jane suggests couples should consider some soundtracks for guests to enjoy during the pre-ceremony drinks before they make their way to be seated for the Ceremony. This is the perfect time to add some romantic ambience with the dulcet tones of piano and add in some of your favourite music to give the start of the wedding day a unique feel.
To discuss all aspects of music for the wedding, Jane liaises with couples in advance of your big day – You may want a stripped back Taylor Swift rendition to be featured, or a romantic version of an Indie song! Jane can play the Hall’s own stunning Grand Piano or use her own full electric 88 key piano, whichever you prefer.
Wedding Ceremony
Ellingham Hall’s amazing Ceremony Room and Chapel are beautiful ceremony spaces for the piano to be played indoors to set the mood. This is where your most loved songs can really play an important role, for example when you walk down the aisle, sign the register and walk back down the aisle as a married couple!
Jane uses her musical ability to recreate your specific song requests as beautiful, poignant piano melodies that will make your guests gasp in awe, making the songs you’ve chosen sound ambient and wedding appropriate. Your music, your memories!
Drinks Reception
This is the best time to make the most of Jane’s extensive repertoire. Jane will work with you to help create a setlist completely tailored to you as a couple, from The Beatles to Blink 182, David Guetta to Oasis, Taylor Swift to Yungblud!
These exclusive versions of your favourite songs as well as a tailored setlist help to engrain moments in the memory and create the soundtrack for your wedding day. From 1960’s rock n roll to 90’s britpop, pop music to modern dance covers and everything in between, Jane recreates these songs in her unique style to bring something special to the day, and create moments with you and your guests that will be remembered forever.
Wedding Breakfast
Jane can play ambient piano music in the Chapel as you both relax and dine with family and friends, soaking up and reflecting on the memories already made on such a special day.
Again, your tailored setlist means you can choose to have the music you want played to really reflect you both as a couple, while also having the option to add in family and friends favourites too. Jane is bound to get your guests asking ‘I know this song?!’
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If you are looking for a professional North East Wedding Pianist, contact Jane Gray today to discuss your bespoke requirements. Jane takes bookings years in advance due to high demand, so be sure to request your free personalised quote now to ensure you can have her there on your date!
If you are planning your dream wedding and searching for your perfect Wedding Venue in Northumberland, book your viewing appointment to come and explore everything Ellingham Hall has to offer including its Grand piano!.