"Dear Mark, thank you for your splendid contribution to our
film society's anniversary dinner. You helped to create a
wonderful atmosphere for the evening and your playing was very
much enjoyed and appreciated by all present! Vive la musique!"
- Horsham Film Society (The Barn, Causeway, Horsham, West
Sussex), 50th Anniversary Dinner
"Hi Mark, we both wanted to thank you so very much for playing
at our wedding last Saturday. We were really pleased with all
you played and thought you were so professional and perfect for
our venue. We are looking forward to getting our video back so
we can listen to what you played again as it did go by in such a
blur!!"
- Louise and Tom (Battle Abbey School, Battle, East Sussex),
Civil Wedding Ceremony and Drinks Reception
"Hi Mark, thank you for playing so beautifully - so many guests
commented on how lovely the piano was and that it created a
special atmosphere for the ceremony. I didn't manage to hear any
of the preludal music so thank you for the list. Frank says it
was all wonderful!"
- Claire and Frank (Burgh House, Hampstead, London), Civil
Wedding Ceremony
"Dear Mark, Thank you for entertaining us throughout the
evening. I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as we did. I will keep
your number and pass it on to some of my colleagues for future
events."
- Hutoxi (Crowne Plaza Hotel, Crawley, West Sussex), corporate
dinner function
"Hi Mark, Thank you so much for playing yesterday. Sorry we
didn't get a chance to meet properly. All our guests said you
were amazing. Thank you again."
- Mandy and Peter (Charlton House, Greenwich, London), Civil
Wedding Ceremony
"Hi Mark, Thank you so much for the perfect music, and all our
guests were very impressed. It certainly made our wedding all
the more special."
- Sophia and Sivajan (Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Kensington,
London), Civil Wedding Ceremony and Drinks Reception
"Hi Mark, thank you very much, and thank you once again for
playing for us, it was perfect!"
- Sam and Stuart (Felbridge Hotel, Felbridge, East Grinstead,
West Sussex), Wedding Drinks Reception
"Hi Mark, thank you so much. You really made the ceremony very
special. Thank you for the photos, they are fantastic."
- Sarah and Matt (Fulham Palace, Fulham, London), Civil
Wedding Ceremony
"Hi Mark, I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed your music
on Sunday. Mum said she felt very special to have her own
pianist!"
- Lorraine (Camberley, Sussex), 90th Birthday Party
"Dear Mark, thank you for your playlist, that's very
thoughtful. I can only pass on our thanks again, we thought you
were terrific, and to play for that length of time was
fantastic. Many of our guests commented how your playing
contributed to the wonderful atmosphere of the day. Should you
need any endorsement, and I doubt that! We would only be too
happy to help."
- Wayne and Kerry (Wickwoods Country Club, Albourne, Sussex),
Civil Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Drinks Reception and Wedding
Breakfast
"Thank you so much for your wonderful recitals, they went down
a treat and helped to ease my nerves as the groom awaiting the
entrance of the bride. Thank you for the lovely photo that
you've sent also."
- Nythan and Nedime (Hylands House, Chelmsford, Essex), Civil
Wedding Ceremony
"Hi Mark. Thanks so much for sending this and of course for
playing such a lovely playlist. It created such a lovely
atmosphere and we've had so many comments already that our
guests really enjoyed it. Thanks once again for helping to make
such a special day!"
- Demi and David (Devonshire Terrace, City of London EC2),
Civil Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Drinks Reception
"Hi Mark. Thank you so much for coming and playing for us, we
were able to hear you play and it sounded wonderful."
- Louise and Karl (Ghyll Manor Hotel, Rusper, Horsham, West
Sussex), Wedding Drinks Reception
"Thank you very much for New Year's Eve. Made for a great
atmosphere!"
- Sam (Halfway House, Brenchley, Kent), New Year's Eve Party
"Thank you so much Mark, was awesome."
- Tom and Simone (The Town Hall Hotel, Bethnal Green, London),
Wedding Drinks Reception
"Hi Mark. Thank you so much for yesterday - Eamonn and the
guests really enjoyed it and said it was perfect. Thank you for
the playlist - it's good to see what you played."
- Sarah and Eamonn (Skinners Hall, Dowgate Hill, London ),
Civil Wedding Ceremony
"Hi Mark. We didn't get a chance to meet at the venue, but I
would just like to say a huge thank you for today. You done an
incredible performance and you made the day special for us. I
hope to see you in the near future at some point for another
family booking. Once again a huge thanks to you Mark. The best
of the best for us. Thanks."
- Rizwana and Atif (The Decorium, Wood Green, London), Asian
Wedding Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast
"Hi Mark. I just wanted to drop you a message to thank you for
playing at our wedding. We had an amazing day and your music
really added to the atmosphere. We loved the songs that you
chose and have had a lot of comments about how great you were.
Thanks again."
- Katie and Matt (Royal Berkshire Hotel, Ascot), Wedding
Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast
"Hi Mark! You were sensational! Thank you so much for playing!
I know I was gutted that we didn't get to meet you but the
guests loved you! We were on a tight schedule and were dragged
out by the photographer for our shoot. Amir sends his regards
too. If there is any way we can write you a review on your
website or anything then please let us know. You had me in tears
walking down the aisle. Cannot thank you enough!"
- Maheen and Amir (Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park, London),
Civil Wedding Ceremony
"Thank you very much for your wonderful music during our
ceremony. We had lots of comments about how beautiful the music
was. Several people asked what you had been playing so the list
below is very useful thank you! Your music was absolutely
perfect for the setting and I think that it really contributed
to wonderful memories that we have of our ceremony."
- Helen and Michael (Avington Park, Winchester, Hampshire),
Civil Wedding Ceremony
"Just wanted to say thank you so much for playing piano at our
wedding reception. Sad that Amit and I didn't get a chance to
meet you but all my friends and family said you were amazing and
really enjoyed the music. Thank you for the music list - very
kind of you and much appreciated. We really had a great day,
just went by so quickly. At least I know now whoever wants to
book piano services I can recommend you."
- Bina and Amit (Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, Knightsbridge,
London), Asian Wedding Drinks Reception
"Thank you so much for taking the trouble to send us the list
of music played at our Afternoon Tea. I would not hesitate to
recommend you to any of my family or friends. You played
everything I had requested and more besides. Everyone was
delighted with your playing, thank you."
- Brenda and Edwin (St. John The Baptist Church, Shedfield,
Hampshire), 80th Birthday Celebration
"Thank you so much for yesterday. You done a fantastic job,
much appreciated. It turned out to be an amazing day, from start
to finish, makes all the organising, stress and tears all worth
it! Many Thanks again."
- Karen (Thistle Hotel, Brands Hatch, Kent), Champagne Drinks
Wedding Reception
"Rosie and I returned from honeymoon yesterday and I just
wanted to thank you so much for the great job you did at our
wedding. Your piano playing was just wonderful: the tunes, the
volume, the timing - everything was just spot on. Many people
who attended the wedding have remarked on how good your music
was. It was worth every penny of your fee as you could not have
been better. Thanks for helping to make our day very special."
- Rosie and Robert (Holmbush House, Hellingly, East Sussex)
Civil Wedding Ceremony, Champagne Drinks Reception and Wedding
Breakfast
"Thank you, you played beautifully and it was just how I
imagined."
- Marie and Darren (The Trafalgar Tavern, Greenwich, London),
Civil Wedding Ceremony
"I just wanted to say thank you for making our evening so
special. Everything was perfect. And a special thanks for the
last two pieces - Happy Birthday was just great, and of course
'Sherlock Holmes march' was a very nice surprise for all the
guests. Once again thank you very much."
- Lana (The Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly, London), 50th Birthday
Drinks Reception
"Yes we were indeed pleased with the piano music you played for
us. As you can imagine it all goes so quickly. We can recall
Chasing Cars mostly as we probably had more time during that
point and we probably walked in a little too quickly and should
have maybe let a Thousand Years play a little more but I still
think it all sounded good. Having a piano at an Asian wedding
can be a little controversial, specially for the first dance,
etc but we liked it and we did get some positive feedback from
those who appreciated it. The first dance is always a little
awkward, being in the spotlight but I think the piano helped us.
It's also good to hear that some of our guests gave you
compliments for the drinks reception! Thank you very much for
your email and playlist! I'm looking forward to the wedding
video so we can also get to see you in action too!"
- Aman and Preety (Priestfield Banqueting Suite, Gillingham,
Kent), Asian Wedding Reception
"Wow, you were amazing, everyone loved you and thought you were
fantastic. Mike and I just want to say a massive thankyou, you
really helped complete our special day and we are definitely
making a cd from the list of music you emailed me so thanks for
that. It was lovely meeting you and getting to hear your
breathtaking music we highly recommended you to a few people who
are also getting married!"
- Kirstie and Mike (Woodlands Park Hotel, Cobham, Surrey),
Wedding Drinks Reception
"I'm writing to you to say how much we appreciated your playing
the piano at our Anniversary luncheon. Your attention to detail
was particularly noted and many of our guests commented that the
music was of their era, as many were around 50 years ago
appreciating lovely songs! Thank you very much indeed."
- Daphne and Christopher (Purley Sports Club, Purley, Surrey),
Golden Wedding Anniversary Luncheon
"Thank you so much for the music on Saturday. It was just
perfect! Highly professional and sounding fantastic. The list of
music is a lovely touch - we are very grateful. We will be
recommending you!"
- James and Elizabeth (The Walled Garden, Cowdray, West
Sussex), Wedding Ceremony
"Thank you very much for the lovely music and for the kind
thought of letting us have the list of other music played. We
had a wonderful day and everything was as we had hoped. We have
some lovely mementos and the music list will be added to them."
- Angela and Newell (The Westgate Chapel, Lewes, East Sussex),
Wedding Ceremony
"Thank you for coming to our Ruby Wedding Celebration and
playing the piano for us. We were overwhelmed by the cards,
gifts and donations (over £200) to Chestnut Tree House Hospice"
- Gwyneth and John (Mannings Heath Hotel, Mannings Heath, near
Horsham, West Sussex), Ruby Wedding Drinks Reception and Buffet
"Thank you so much for sending us the playlist, it is very
thoughtful of you. Our guests loved your playing! Thank you also
for being so patient with little Fernando's insistence on
playing Deep Purple."
- Brent and Marine (The Tab, Shoreditch, London), Wedding
Ceremony, Champagne Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast
"Thanks Mark for doing such a brilliant job - we really
appreciated it!"
- Sarah and David (South Lodge, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West
Sussex), Wedding Drinks Reception
"Thank you for coming to our wedding and being our pianist,
everyone commented how fantastic you were and the music you
played. Thank you."
- Lina and Victor (Addington Palace, Croydon, Surrey), Wedding
Ceremony
"We would just like to thank you very much for the music that
you played at our wedding at South Lodge. It really did
compliment the atmosphere and made it more special. The music
flowed exceptionally well and the songs were all well suited."
- Natalie and Kiel (South Lodge, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West
Sussex), Wedding Drinks Reception
"Thank you so much for playing so beautifully during our
arrival drinks and wedding breakfast. Everyone commented on how
lovely it was to have music to arrive to and also in the
background during dinner. You played everything we asked for and
you are an incredibly talented musician. It was fantastic that
everything was set up and in progress by the time we arrived and
the music was non stop. Also, thank you for sending through your
playlist after our wedding. Such a lovely touch. Perfect music
to add to a perfect day! Thank you!"
- Bryony and James (The Royal Wells Hotel, Tunbridge Wells,
Kent), Wedding Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast
"Thanks for making Mum's 80th birthday celebration at The
Ravenswood such a special occasion. Everyone thought your
playing of the 'old standards' was exceptional and we will
highly recommend your services to others."
- Steve and guests (The Ravenswood, Horsted Keynes, West
Sussex), 80th birthday lunch
"Just wanted to write to thank you so much for playing the
keyboard at our wedding reception. So many people commented on
how good you were - the selection of music played and the
performance! It really made the evening complete on what was a
wonderful day for us. Many many thanks."
- Sue and Graeme (The Thatched Inn, Hassocks, West Sussex),
Wedding Reception
"Many thanks for the great music for our party, not intrusive
but lovely! John and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves."
- Audrey and John (Highley Manor, Balcombe, West Sussex),
Silver Wedding Anniversary Dinner
"Thank you very much for all you did on Saturday - thoroughly
enjoyed it and it was a lovely surprise for Stuart! I will pass
the playlist of songs to Kate; as you say, it is good to have it
as a memento of an absolutely lovely day. Thank you."
- Jill (Billingshurst, West Sussex), Drinks Reception and
Wedding Breakfast
"Geoff and I would like to thank you Mark for your incredible
music session!! It was a great asset for our daughter's wedding
reception - and we have had so many comments saying how lovely
the music was. Thank you so much for the list of music played,
Kate and Martin would certainly love a copy as would those who
couldn't make the day. Once again, thank you."
- Geoff and Jenni (Whitsbury Manor, Hampshire), Drinks
Reception and Wedding Breakfast
"Mark, Thank you for all you have done! Magnificent."
- Horsham Twinning Association (Drill Hall, Horsham, West
Sussex), Concert
"Thank you very much indeed for playing the piano on our
wedding day. The music was beautiful and you created a lovely
atmosphere."
- Kate and Gordon (Botleys Mansion, Surrey), Civil Wedding
Ceremony and Drinks Reception
"Just wanted to say thank you again and also say thank you for
providing us with the list of music - it's great to have a
record of what was played. You were a pleasure to deal with and
it's a shame we won't get to utilise your talents again! Thanks
once again."
- Ben and Claire (Grand Hotel, Eastbourne, East Sussex),
Wedding Breakfast
"Thank you so much for your contribution to Helena and John's
perfect wedding on Saturday. We loved that you were playing the
grand piano whilst everyone filed their way through the hotel
and out into the beautiful sunshine in Shelleys garden, bubbly
in hand! You added sophistication to the setting and event. It
was so thoughtful of you to bring the keyboard and amplifier so
that we could continue to enjoy your piano playing whilst
celebrating in the garden. I want you to know that you were much
appreciated by all our guests. Thank you so much."
- Christine and Martin (Shelleys Hotel, Lewes, West Sussex),
Wedding Drinks Reception
"We would both like to thank you again for playing at our
wedding on Tuesday, it was perfect, you did a fantastic job -
you made our ceremony perfect! Many of our guests commented to
us on how good you were, they were very impressed and all loved
the music."
- Sarah and Ben (Loseley Park Mansion, Guildford, Surrey),
Civil Wedding Ceremony
"I just thought I would drop you a quick line to thank you very
much for playing at our party on Friday. It added a lovely
atmosphere and all the guests enjoyed it very much. I hope you
will agree to play for us again in the future."
- Sara (Hornchurch, Essex), Dinner Party
"Thank you so much for playing the piano at our wedding
reception at Bluebird. Your music was absolutely perfect and
really added to the whole ambience of the evening. We had a
fantastic time and thought you would appreciate knowing that the
events manager at Bluebird was extremely complimentary about
your playing."
- Katy and Stuart (Bluebird Restaurant, Chelsea, London),
Wedding Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast
"Thank you so much for providing such beautiful music at my
parents' birthday celebrations on Saturday. The repertoire was
perfect as was your performance. My parents were thrilled - we
had kept you as a surprise! There were lots of compliments
flying in your direction so many, many thanks."
- Gina (Southwater, West Sussex), 70th Birthday Party
"We just wanted to say a huge thank you for providing the
beautiful music at our wedding last Saturday. We thought you
played brilliantly and it was so nice to hear all our favourite
songs on such a special day."
- Louise and Steve (Pendley Manor Hotel, Tring, Herts),
Wedding Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast
"Thanks once again for your hard work and wonderful playing at
Sally's wedding - it all contributed to the perfect day they had
- we're still living the memory!"
- Sally and Darren (Paddock Wood, Kent), Civil Wedding
Ceremony, Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast
"Just thought I'd drop you a little thank you note."
- June & The Shanklin Bellringers (Shanklin, Isle of
Wight), Concert
"Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for playing at our wedding.
It really made a big difference to us to have you play live
rather than taped or cd and we had lots of lovely comments too."
- Martin and Karen (The Grasshopper Inn, Westerham, Kent),
Civil Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Drinks Reception and Wedding
Breakfast
"Mark, thank you for making my day so special."
- Gerry (Horsham, West Sussex), Birthday Party
"I am writing on behalf of the Fundraising & Social
Committee of the Parish of Nuthurst & Mannings Heath to
thank you so much for entertaining us so delightfully at the
Sedgwick Park Open Day. The music was very much in keeping with
the occasion and was enjoyed by all. The support you gave the
event is very much appreciated."
- Eve (Sedgwick Park, near Horsham, West Sussex)
"Just back from our honeymoon, so a rather belated thank you
for playing at our Wedding in Mannings Heath on 24 May. You were
brilliant! The music was just right and was enjoyed by everyone.
Hope the moving around between the garden and marquee was not
too difficult - but it was lovely to be able to be in the
garden. Our thanks again."
- Vicky and James (Mannings Heath Hotel, Horsham, West
Sussex), Wedding Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast
"Just to formally thank you for stepping in to accompany Paul
at such short notice on Tuesday. My members had a thoroughly
enjoyable evening and loved your performance as I am sure you
could feel from the floor."
- Elizabeth (Postmill Group, Godstone, Surrey), Concert
"We both wanted to say a big thank you for the music you
supplied for our wedding; it made the day truly special. We have
had lots of comments from guests about how nice it was to hear
the music playing and many of them recognised their own personal
favourites that you put into your repertoire throughout the day.
Your music was so good that it took some guests a while to
realise that it was live music! Thank you so much for
accommodating all our requests and for making the day memorable.
I would highly recommend you to anyone thinking of booking a
pianist."
- Charles and Hazel (Buxted Park, Uckfield, East Sussex),
Wedding Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast
"Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful atmosphere for
us - perfect! The day just flew by but it all went exactly as we
wanted and you helped us create just the right mood - relaxed
and intimate. We're sorry that we did not have more time to
speak with you but just wanted you to know we really appreciated
your performance as did our guests."
- Maria and Richard (Nutley, East Sussex), Wedding Drinks
Reception and Wedding Breakfast
"Many thanks for playing the piano for us at our wedding. We
were so impressed by the quality of your playing and the music
you chose for us. You made our day really special, many of our
friends commented on how much they enjoyed listening to you. We
would not hesitate to recommend you to others."
- Paul and Jo (East Dean, near Eastbourne, East Sussex),
Wedding Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast
"Thank you so much for bringing your piano to the Sedgwick Park
Open Day last Sunday. Your music-making gave great pleasure and
added much to the atmosphere of the occasion. Your help at the
event was very much appreciated."
- Eve (Sedgwick, near Horsham, West Sussex)
"Thank-you for taking the time to learn the pieces and help us
with the [grade 7 flute] exam (especially Mathias!). We all
passed!"
- Emily, Natalie and Kayleigh (Crawley, West Sussex)
"I am writing to thank you for playing the piano at Mrs.
Stenton's 90th birthday party in Haywards Heath. Everybody
remarked how lovely the evening was and nice it was to have a
pianist playing for the evening. Well done, and thank you very
much."
- Mrs D. Willoughby (Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex),
Birthday Party
"Just a quick note to say thank you for today ... everybody
really enjoyed your music and it was perfect for the party ...
it was really good to meet you and hopefully we will see you
again."
- Mandy (Crawley, West Sussex), Birthday Party
"Just wanted to say thank you so much for playing at our
wedding. We both thought you were amazing. Thanks for staying on
for the extra time. We will be recommending you to all of our
friends. Once again thank you."
- Mr & Mrs C Tullett (Bartholomew's Barn, Kirdford, West
Sussex), Wedding Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast
"I would like to thank you on behalf of the patients and staff
of the unit for the excellent entertainment you provided for our
patients at the Christmas Party. All of the patients said how
much they enjoyed the performance. Personally I was extremely
grateful for your responsive manner; when we appeared to be
facing an entertainment crisis and you bravely leapt into the
breach. Without your help the day would not have been such a
success, so thank you once again."
- John Ingham Unit, Horsham Hospital (Horsham, West Sussex)
"I am writing on behalf of the Fundraising & Social
Committee of the Parish of Nuthurst & Mannings Heath to
thank you so much for playing for us at Sedgwick Open Day last
Sunday. It was so much in keeping with the era of the house and
was very much enjoyed by all. The support you gave the event was
very much appreciated."
- Roy Taylor, Event Organiser (Sedgwick Park, near Horsham,
West Sussex)
"Just a note to thank you very much for organising Sammy to
play in our EPTA Concert. I thought he played extremely well
with a real sense of rhythm and style."
- Elizabeth Brooks, EPTA (West Sussex)
"Thank you for making this afternoon so special."
- Maidenbower Day Centre (Crawley, West Sussex), Concert
"Your music added greatly to the occasion and was much
appreciated by all."
- Bernard and Dorothy (Horsham, West Sussex), Golden Wedding
Anniversary Dinner
"I am writing on behalf of the Fundraising & Social
Committee of the Parish of Nuthurst & Mannings Heath to
thank you so much for providing such delightful music for us at
the Sedgwick Open Day last Sunday. The pieces you chose were
absolutely right for the setting and were very much enjoyed by
all. Your help and support were greatly appreciated."
- Roy Taylor, Event Organiser (Sedgwick Park, near Horsham,
West Sussex)
"Reg and I are only just beginning to come down from Cloud 9,
for it was such a wonderful day last Saturday and we do thank
you for all your help in making it so. All the music fitted in
so well with Nick and Sarah's script and we appreciated all the
music that you had so carefully selected for our entertainment
whilst lunch was being served. There were so many tunes from
shows that we have seen that we recognised. We can appreciate
that you must have put a lot of time and thought into compiling
the program beforehand."
- Jackie and Reg (Sutton Green Golf Club, Surrey), Golden
Wedding Anniversary Dinner
"Thanks for your lovely piano playing and for all your help."
- The Pleasure Singers (Horsham, West Sussex), Concert
"Thank you for playing at our wedding. It made the day much
more special."
- Jenny and Andy (The Queen's Head, Horsham, West Sussex)
Wedding Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast
"I am writing to thank you so much for coming to play the piano
for us at the Sedgwick Open Day last Sunday. Your choice of
music fitted the period of the house to perfection and people
were full of praise for your playing. Your help and support were
greatly appreciated."
- Roy Taylor (Sedgwick, near Horsham, West Sussex)
"Thank you so much for stepping in at the last minute."
- Dianne Walters (Horsham, West Sussex), Concert
"Just a line to thank you very much indeed for your fabulous
performance at the concert. Your piano playing was certainly
enjoyed by all those present."
- Penelope Macfarlane (Crawley, West Sussex), Concert
"Thank you very much for your contribution to 'The Shanty
Singers' last week and your continual support throughout the
previous weeks, it made such a difference to the group's musical
talents. We really appreciated all you did and hope to see you
again in the not too distant future. The singing group hope to
continue starting again in September and may contact you to use
your expertise. Once again thank you very much."
- Jennie Reed (Assembly Halls, Worthing, West Sussex), Concert