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Yorkshire based wedding pianist and organist creating warm, meaningful moments through music.
From the first message to the final note, I aim to make everything feel calm, easy and stress-free, so couples can relax and enjoy every moment of their day. I love creating a warm, relaxed atmosphere with live piano music at every wedding I play. I’m Craig Sutcliffe, a Yorkshire-based musician with over 20 years of experience, offering live piano music for weddings throughout the UK and beyond.
Craig Sutcliffe Music Pricing & Costs
£300 - £600
Wedding Ceremony Includes elegant pre-ceremony music to set the ambiance as your guests arrive, special music for the bridal party’s entrance, beautiful pieces for the signing of the register, and a celebratory exit song for the newlyweds. Price: £325 Wedding Drinks Reception Provides a relaxing and sophisticated musical backdrop during the drinks reception, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests to enjoy. Price: £350 Wedding Breakfast Soft, unobtrusive background music to enhance the dining experience during the wedding breakfast, adding a touch of class without interrupting conversation. Price: £375 Multiple Performances Wedding Ceremony & Drinks Reception – £425 Drinks Reception & Wedding Breakfast – £450 Wedding Ceremony & Wedding Breakfast – £450 All Three – £600
Typical set
From
£325
Music for the wedding ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast
What's included
Any songs or pieces of music you would like me to play.
Craig Sutcliffe Music Details

Learn New Songs
Take Requests

Type of Performer(s) or Business

Solo Musician

Primary Instrument(s)

Organ
Piano

Style of Music

Ceremony Music
Reception Music
Drinks / Cocktails Music
Pop / Rock
Acoustic
Classical
Soul / Motown / RnB
Jazz
Craig Sutcliffe Music Full Description

As an experienced wedding pianist, I provide elegant live piano music that helps create the perfect atmosphere throughout your special day. From the moment your guests arrive to the final notes of your wedding breakfast, my aim is to enhance every part of your celebration with beautiful, carefully chosen music.

My repertoire spans hundreds of songs and includes timeless love songs, modern chart favourites, Disney classics, musical theatre, film music, jazz standards and traditional wedding pieces. Whether you dream of walking down the aisle to a classical masterpiece, a meaningful contemporary song, or a unique arrangement of your favourite music, I will work closely with you to create a soundtrack that reflects your personality as a couple.

Every wedding is different, which is why I offer a fully personalised service. I take time to understand your vision, musical tastes and the atmosphere you would like to create. I am always happy to accommodate special song requests and can advise on music selections for key moments such as the ceremony, signing of the register, drinks reception and wedding breakfast.

Couples often tell me that my music adds a touch of elegance, warmth and sophistication to their wedding day. With years of professional performance experience, a friendly and reassuring approach, and a commitment to reliability, you can relax knowing that the music for your wedding is in safe hands.

Whether performing on a grand piano at a luxury venue, a baby grand in a country house or a digital piano in a more intimate setting, I strive to create memorable moments that your guests will remember long after the day is over.

If you are looking for beautiful live piano music, exceptional service and a musician who genuinely cares about making your wedding unforgettable, I would be delighted to be part of your celebration.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Craig Sutcliffe
I would really like to help you create the soundtrack to the musical memories of your wedding day.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2020
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
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Aimee Tillotson
Happy couple married in September
June 2026
Beautiful Musician
There is not enough stars on here to reflect the time and effort Craig has put into our wedding. His kind and welcoming nature made the wedding feel so personal. Craig curated a piano piece in honour of my grandma for the day and there wasn't a dry eye in the room. I would not hesitate once to recommend him for any occasion !
Adam & Sam
Happy couple married in February
June 2026
Outstanding!
Craig played our wedding on 14.02.2026. From our first contact via email Craig was friendly and professional. Craig organised a video call to discuss our preferences on music before the wedding which we appreciated. The wedding day, Craig did an amazing job. Everyone was so complimentary about him and his music. He even learned a song for us for my bride to walk down the isle. We had the pleasure of his piano from the isle, the drinks reception, right through to the wedding breakfast at which
Will & Hania
Happy couple married in May
June 2026
Perfect vibes for our wedding ceremony.
Craig played at during our ceremony at Goldsborough Hall. From the moment we reached out he was very responsive and flexible to work with for our wedding. He has an amazing array of songs to choose with classical, Disney, stage show music and film scores to name a few. We had a zoom call with him a few months before the wedding to run through our music choices which really helped plan the day. He provided the perfect vibe for the day and made our ceremony very special. Thank you Craig! xx
Jill & Phill
Happy couple married in May
June 2026
Enhancing the ambience
Craig played during our recent wedding reception, and enhanced the ambience perfectly . He enquired about our music preferences, and tailored his playing to our choices . He also entertained our grandchildren before the main event , with a selection of nursery rhymes ! If you are looking for a reliable , accomplished pianist with a wide repertoire, we can recommend Craig very highly ! Jill & Phil
Will & Jo
Happy couple married in June
June 2026
A special wedding ceremony
From our first contact with Craig to play the piano at our wedding ceremony he couldn’t have been more helpful or professional. He learnt the bridal entrance music that we requested and before and during the ceremony his playing was wonderful! Many people commented on how special it made the ceremony. Thank you Craig. Will & Jo
Rachel & Edward
Happy couple married in June
June 2026
A touch of style...
Hi Craig what a fantastic job you did for us on Saturday. I’m sorry I didn’t speak to you all day, it was very busy !! I thought the song went well, tempo was perfect 🤩 Thank you so much Craig having you playing really added a touch of style throughout the day xxx
Craig Sutcliffe Music Location & Contact Details

Address

Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

I am based in Bradford, West Yorkshire and can travel to anywhere in the United Kingdom.

Nearest Town

Bradford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M62

Nearest Train Station

Shipley

Nearest Airport

Leeds Bradford

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

There have been so many! I would say Saltmarshe hall that was a beautiful venue with beautiful people. Townley Hall was also a good one except whenever I played Canon in D, the fire alarm would go off.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Creative, Empathic, Honest, Confident, Reliable

What about your business are you most proud of?

I am most proud of playing the favourite song of the bride and groom at the wedding ceremony.

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Plan your music early.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

When the bride asked me to include YMCA in her the song she was walking down the aisle too. A song that her future husband always asked to be played at the end of any night out they have.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Agree the songs that they would like at their wedding then arrange a facetime to introduce ourselves. Nothing worse than meeting your clients at the altar for the first time!

What makes a romantic first dance?

A song that the couple met too, their song that they can always play to bring them closer together always.

What is your number one floor-filler?

Everlasting love.

Which band from the past would you most like to have been part of?

The Human League.

What is the soundtrack to your life?

Together in Electric Dreams.

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