Merrydale Manor Wedding Pianist | Craig Smith Music

Merrydale Manor is one of the most luxurious purpose-built Cheshire wedding venues, set within beautifully landscaped grounds designed specifically for elegant celebrations.

Wedding Piano at Merrydale Manor

Wedding pianist Craig Smith provides live piano music at Merrydale Manor for several parts of the wedding day, particularly during the ceremony and drinks reception when the venue’s stylish spaces and relaxed atmosphere are perfectly complemented by live piano.

The ceremony at Merrydale Manor takes place in The Stables, where the venue’s grand piano creates a stunning focal point as guests take their seats and the bridal entrance approaches. The room sounds bright given all the tiles and glass, so piano music fills the space wonderfully, and guests throughout The Stables can clearly hear every note.

After the ceremony, celebrations move to the bar and garden. Craig's portable baby grand pianos (available in your choice of white or gloss black) are entirely self-contained and require no amplification. They're ideal for the bar, but also allow live music to be performed outdoors at Merrydale without breaching the strict amplification rules — a fabulous bonus for summer drinks receptions! Guest arrivals music can take place on the same piano in the same space before the ceremony.

Many couples at Merrydale choose Craig’s arrival, ceremony and drinks reception package, creating a seamless musical atmosphere from the moment guests arrive through to the start of the wedding breakfast.

Music can also continue later into the wedding breakfast if couples wish, with a portable baby grand piano positioned by the curtain close to the top table. Merrydale couples particularly enjoy live piano during the earlier part of the day though, when the atmosphere is at its most relaxed and guests have time to enjoy the music while celebrating together.

Why Couples Book Craig for Merrydale Manor Weddings

Craig is an internationally experienced pianist who has performed at weddings, events and private celebrations across the UK and abroad. Alongside his wedding work he has collaborated with platinum-selling recording artists, appeared on major stages and performed for high-profile clients including celebrities and public figures.

This breadth of experience is one of the reasons Craig is regularly chosen for weddings at prestigious venues such as Merrydale Manor, where couples often look for entertainment that reflects the style and scale of their celebration.

Music Throughout Your Merrydale Manor Wedding

Couples marrying at Merrydale Manor choose piano for the following parts of the day:

• Guests’ arrivals
• Wedding ceremony
• Drinks reception
• Wedding breakfast
• Room turnaround / early evening

The perfect package at Merrydale Manor? We'd recommend the Early Half Day ceremony & drinks reception package, with the option of extra music in the bar while guests arrive and mingle pre-ceremony. Also available is wedding breakfast and early evening entertainment.

Planning a wedding at Merrydale Manor or its sister venue Colshaw Hall? Get in touch to check availability and discuss music for your day.

Read more about this highly sought-after wedding venue on the Merrydale Manor website.

Also of interest may be another Cheshire wedding venue with it's own piano: Sandhole Oak Barn, and grand exclusive use venue Wrenbury Hall.