Jon-Wedding Guitarist

As couples prepare for their big day, they often look for the perfect entertainment to add the finishing touches to their wedding ceremony or reception. Among the various options available, hiring a skilled and experienced wedding guitarist can create a unique and memorable atmosphere.

Jon’s fingerstyle guitar creates a romantic and intimate atmosphere, making it ideal for weddings. His repertoire includes classics from the 60’s through to the present, ensuring there is something for everyone. Jon can adapt his performance to suit the couple’s preferences, playing specific songs or incorporating special requests.

About Jon

Jon is a fingerstyle guitarist of the highest quality. Fingerstyle guitar involves several techniques, including fingerpicking, thumb-picking, and percussive slapping. Jon utilizes these techniques to create a dynamic and captivating performance, showcasing his versatility and skill as a fingerstyle guitarist. Jon is perfect for wedding ceremonies and events nationwide.

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Repertoire

60’S

Blowin In The Wind – Bob Dylan

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding

Here comes the sun – The Beatles

Hey Joe – Jimi Hendrix

Hey Jude – The Beatles

House of the rising sun – The Animals

I’m a Believer – The Monkees

Love me do – The Beatles

Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett

Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash

Stand by me – Ben E King

Twist & Shout – The Beatles

70’S

Ain’t no Sunshine – Bill Withers

Alright Now – Free

Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen

Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac

Hotel California – The Eagles

Jolene – Dolly Parton

Knocking on Heavens Door – Bob Dylan

Let it be – The Beatles

No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley

Play that Funky Music – Wild Cherry

Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder

Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin

Stuck in the Middle – Steelers Wheel

Superstition – Stevie Wonder

Sweet Home Alabama – Lynard Skynyrd

Take It Easy – The Eagles

Three Little Birds / One Love – Bob Marley

Your Song – Elton John

80’S

500 Miles – The Pretenders

Another Day In Paradise – Phil Collins

Beat It – Michael Jackson (Also Guitar Arrangement)

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Englishman In New York – Sting

Every Breath You Take – Sting

Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen (Also Guitar Arrangement)

Higher Love – Steve Winwood/James Vincent Mc Morrow

I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For– U2

Living on a prayer – Bonjovi

Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams

Sweet Child of Mine – Guns n Roses/Taken by Trees

Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper (Also Guitar Arrangement)

True Colours – Cyndi Lauper/Phil Collins

90’S

Angels – Robbie Williams

Babylon – David Gray

Breakfast at Tiffany’s – Deep Blue Something

Californication – Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Champagne Supernova – Oasis

Drive – Incubus

Fields of Gold – Sting (Also Guitar Arrangement)

Heaven – DJ Sammy / Bryan Adams

Just Looking – Stereophonics

Losing My Religion – REM

More Than Words – Extreme

Place your hands – Reef

Save Tonight – Eagle Eye Cherry

Shape Of My Heart – Sting

Secret Smile – Semisonic

Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole

Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Wade in the water – Eva Cassidy

Weather with you – Crowded House

00’S & RECENT

A Team – Ed Sheeran

Boulevard of broken dreams – Green Day

Buck Rogers – Feeder

Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol

Crazy – Gnarles Barkley

Dream Catch Me – Newton Faulkner

Fix You – Coldplay

Get Lucky – Daft Punk

Handbags & Gladrags – Stereophonics version

Hey Ya – Outcast

Ho Hey – The Lumineers

I won’t give up – Jason Mraz

I’m Yours – Jason Mraz

Lego House – Ed Sheeran

Marry You – Bruno Mars

Mercy – Duffy

Only Love – Ben Howard

Sex of Fire – Kings of Leon

Somebody I used to know – Gotye

Use Somebody – Kings of Leon

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Yellow – Coldplay

You’ve got the Love – Florence and the Machine

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The Benefits of a Wedding Guitarist

Looking for a way to add a touch of elegance and romance to your wedding ceremony? Consider hiring a professional wedding guitarist. With their beautiful melodies and skilled playing, a wedding guitarist can create a memorable and intimate atmosphere that will make your special day even more magical.

Setting the Tone for Your Special Day.

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and you want everything to be perfect. The right music can set the tone for your ceremony and create a romantic and intimate atmosphere. A professional wedding guitarist can provide the perfect soundtrack for your special day, playing beautiful melodies that will enhance the emotions of the moment.

Personalized Music Selections.

One of the biggest benefits of hiring a professional wedding guitarist is the ability to create a personalized playlist for your ceremony. Unlike a DJ or pre-recorded music, a live musician can tailor their performance to match the mood and atmosphere of your wedding. They can also take requests and incorporate special songs that hold meaning for you and your partner. This level of customization ensures that your wedding music is truly unique and reflects your tastes and preferences.

Professionalism and Experience.

When you hire a professional wedding guitarist, you can rest assured that you are getting someone with years of experience and a high level of skill. A professional musician will have the ability to read the crowd and adjust their performance accordingly, ensuring that the music is always appropriate and enjoyable. They will also have the necessary equipment and backup plans in case of any technical difficulties. Additionally, a professional musician will be reliable and punctual, arriving on time and ready to perform. Overall, hiring a professional wedding guitarist will add a level of professionalism and expertise to your special day.

Versatility and Adaptability.

One of the biggest benefits of hiring a professional wedding guitarist is their versatility and adaptability. Jon can also adapt his performance to fit the mood and atmosphere of your ceremony, whether you want a romantic and intimate setting or a lively and upbeat celebration. With Jon, you can customize the music to fit your unique vision and create a truly unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

Creating Lasting Memories.

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and you want every detail to be perfect. Hiring Jon can help you create lasting memories you and your guests will cherish for years to come. The beautiful sounds of a live guitar can add a touch of elegance and romance to your ceremony and will help set the tone for the rest of your special day. Whether you choose traditional wedding music or something more contemporary, Jon can help you create the perfect soundtrack for your wedding day.

From Ceremony to Reception: What a Wedding Guitarist Can Cover

If you’re looking to add a touch of class and romance to your wedding day, consider hiring a wedding guitarist. From the ceremony to the reception, a skilled guitarist can provide beautiful music that sets the tone for your special day. But what types of music can they cover? Let’s take a closer look.

Ceremony Music: Prelude, Processional, and Recessional.

A wedding guitarist can provide beautiful music for the prelude, as guests arrive and take their seats. They can also play the processional, as the wedding party walks down the aisle, and the recessional, as the newlyweds exit the ceremony.

Drinks Reception Music: Creating a Lively Atmosphere.

After the ceremony, guests typically move on to a cocktail hour, where they can mingle and enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres. A wedding guitarist can provide the perfect background music for this part of the reception, creating a lively and festive atmosphere. They can play a mix of upbeat and romantic songs, including popular hits and classic favourites, and this is an opportunity for the guitarist to showcase their versatility and entertain guests of all ages.

Dinner Music: Setting the Tone for the Evening.

As guests move on to the dinner portion of the reception, a wedding guitarist can continue to set the tone for the evening with their music. They can play soft and romantic tunes during the meal, creating a relaxed and intimate atmosphere, and this is also a good time for the couple to request a special song to be played.

First Dance and Special Requests: Making the Moment Memorable.

One of the most memorable moments of a wedding reception is the first dance. A wedding guitarist can provide a live and intimate performance of the couple’s chosen song, creating a truly special moment. This personal touch can make the reception even more memorable for everyone involved.

Dancing Music: Getting Everyone on the Dance Floor.

While a wedding guitarist can provide beautiful music for the ceremony and drinks reception, they can also get everyone on the dance floor during the evening reception. They can play upbeat and popular songs that will get guests of all ages dancing and having a great time. A skilled wedding guitarist can create a medley of songs that seamlessly transition from one to the next, keeping the energy high and the party going all night long.

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Reviews

“Jon played a beautiful acoustic set outside in the gardens at our wedding. It fitted the mood perfectly and the guests had nothing but praise for him. He was discreet, professional and friendly but most of all a great performer who really added the perfect final touch to our day. he was a joy to have around and I would recommend him straight away for anyone looking to add that special touch to their day.”

 

5/5
Beccy & Rob
Wedding

“Hi Jon….we literally cannot thank you enough you were incredible, you really made the night. One of the things we were personally most nervous about was the first dance which turned out to be a glowing highlight, such fun throwing ourselves around. Everyone was asking how we knew you and assumed you must have been a friend of our because “you don’t get musicians like that doing weddings” we assured them we had been incredibly lucky and passed on your details. Other than actually getting married to my beautiful wife, your music and the incredible atmosphere it created led to one of the most fun evenings I can remember. Again thank you so much.”

5/5
Rob and Danni
Wedding

“Jon was AMAZING! He made our wedding perfect and everyone commented on how amazing he was. We asked Jon to sing before the ceremony, during the drinks reception and during the wedding breakfast and we cannot fault him. He had people singing along and dancing in their chairs. At one point he had all the guests singing along to ‘Hey Jude’!! We’re not sure that was what he was expecting but he loved it all the same! Everyone had such an amazing time and enjoyed Jon so much that there was outrage when he finished and after a few pleas from many a guest, we were fortunate enough to have him continue his set a little longer. One family friend loved him so much that he wants to know if he would just come and sing for him in his garden!!

5/5
Aimee and Lee
Wedding

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