Pianists in Essex

Wedding and event pianists in Essex

Live piano adds a sense of occasion without getting in the way. In Essex, pianists are booked for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts and dinners, playing anything from classical pieces to piano versions of modern songs.

Across Essex, pianists are booked for weddings and events in and around Chelmsford, Colchester and Southend-on-Sea. Venues in the area include Mulberry House, Crondon Park and Vaulty Manor, each with its own ceremony rooms, lawns and reception spaces. Other venues in the area include Baddow Park House, Anne of Cleves Barn and Apton Hall, and each has its own venue page further down.

Pianists cover a range of styles. Some play instrumental sets of classical and contemporary pieces; others sing at the piano and can move from background music to a sing-along set later on.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched couples with live entertainment for their wedding day. The pianists listed here all travel to Essex, and the instant quote button shows pricing and availability in a few seconds.

The essentials:

• Budget from around £250 to £900, depending on the act and the date
• Book for the ceremony only, or for the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast
• Popular dates go months in advance
• Everything included is listed in your quote
• Change your mind within 14 days and get a full refund

An instrumental pianist suits a ceremony, a drinks reception or a dinner where the music should stay in the background. A singer-pianist adds vocals, which works well for the aisle, a first dance or a later set where guests want to join in.

Expect to pay from around £250 up to £900. A ceremony-only booking sits at the lower end, while a pianist covering the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast, or a singer-pianist playing into the evening, sits towards the upper end. Busy Saturdays in summer and December sit at the top of the range, and your quote shows exactly what's included.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performer you would actually book, along with their repertoire and written reviews from couples who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the sound before you commit.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the wedding. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.