The Lake District Pianist

Lake District Wedding Reviews

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The Lake District Pianist smiles while playing a white baby grand piano for a wedding ceremony at Broadoaks Country House Hotel. He wears a charcoal jacket over a white shirt, black tie and black trousers.

Here’s a small selection of kind words from weddings across the Lake District and Cumbria. From ceremonies overlooking the lakes to relaxed drinks receptions and lively wedding breakfasts, the aim is always to create the right atmosphere for each part of every wedding.

Messages & Testimonials from Real Couples

Your Music Was Absolutely Beautiful

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding. Your music was absolutely beautiful and added so much to the atmosphere, it truly made the day feel extra special. We had the most wonderful day and are so grateful for your talent and professionalism. Thank you again for being such an important part of it.
- Mr & Mrs Buchan
Armathwaite Hall - Keswick - December 5th, 2025

Didn't You Just Get the Party Started!

It was an honour to have you play, Craig! You are so talented, and my gosh didn't you just get the party started before our evening celebrations kicked in! Thank you for playing so beautifully the numerous requests you received throughout the breakfast and evening - is there anything you can't play?!
- Kelly
Merewood Country House - Windermere - August 1st, 2024

Just What We Wanted for Our Big Day

Craig played at our wedding at Inn on the Lake for our ceremony and drinks reception. It was the perfect atmosphere and just what we wanted for our big day. Craig played a great choice of music and I believe he even played songs requested by guests. He was absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend him for your big day. Thank you so much Craig!
- Lauren
The Inn on the Lake - Ullswater - August 21st, 2023

The Best Addition to Our Wedding!

The best addition to our wedding! We couldn't recommend Craig enough. He played songs for all ages and took on the spot requests! He even went over to my 86 year old gran in a wheelchair and asked if she had any song requests. Such a special touch. Everybody commented on how professional and friendly Craig was, and he made our day at Armathwaite Hall playing in the ceremony room and outside for the drinks reception. We even extended his stay and asked him to play for the wedding breakfast too as our guests couldn't get enough of his talent!
- Catherine
Armathwaite Hall - Keswick - August 2nd, 2021

Magical

Me and my husband would like to thank you for your wonderful music at our wedding ceremony at Newhouse Farm. We were blown away by your professionalism and your talent. It really made our day even more magical than we had anticipated. We just wish that you lived in our house and played your piano there 24/7. Thank you so much!
- Lizzie & Lance
New House Farm - Lorton, nr. Keswick - March 18th, 2017

Even Better Than We Imagined

We just wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the absolutely stunning, beautiful piano playing throughout the day at the Wild Boar. The baby grand piano looked so nice in the venue as well. Honestly, it was even better than we imagined. So many people have commented on how lovely the music was and how it added so much to the day. We really cannot thank you enough. Thank you so much for all of your help. You really made our wedding.
- Mr & Mrs Quick
The Wild Boar - Crook, nr. Windermere - August 10th, 2023

Recommendations from the Professionals

Craig is one incredibly talented musician!

Craig is one incredibly talented musician! Timings are important for a ceremony. Processional march timings can go awry (nerves always get the better of bridesmaids and there's a fast pace down the aisle no matter how many times it's been rehearsed). The register and photo opps can be hard to predict, making music choices difficult. Having a musician on hand like Craig, who's paying attention and can adapt the music to those changes as they happen ensure your ceremony has beautiful ambience and flow.
- Jennifer Walker - Independent Celebrant

Professional and Reliable

How lovely yesterday was to work with a professional and reliable pianist as yourself Craig. Look forward to doing so again soon. Mr & Mrs Taylor loved it!
- Donna Brown - Pure Elegance - Wedding Planner

Genuine Reviews

I make a professional point of never asking for reviews, recommendations, testimonials and the likes. Your wedding day should end with beautiful memories, not marketing follow-ups and homework to do! It's lovely for me to know that everything you've read here is heartfelt and genuine, sent because my music really made a difference. You can read more messages from couples across the UK on the Craig Smith Music website.