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Every wedding deserves music that feels as personal and considered as the day itself. Craig Smith creates tailored wedding piano experiences for ceremonies, drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts and evening celebrations, moving seamlessly from refined elegance to lively, guest-led entertainment as the day progresses.

'Craig Smith is by far the best pianist I met when planning my Bartle Hall wedding and I attended soooo many wedding fairs! He was amazing from start to finish. Five stars from me!'

Craig Smith Music offers some of the UK’s most sought-after wedding entertainment. Brides and grooms invest in Craig for more than exceptional piano performance; they choose a musician trusted by couples and venues nationwide to shape atmosphere, read a room and elevate the energy of a celebration with effortless confidence.

When you factor in everything that makes Craig one of the UK’s leading wedding pianists, the value speaks for itself. Don't just take our word for it though - browse the pricing below to discover what's possible, then read what Craig's couples had to say on the Reviews Page.

Popular Packages at a Glance

In Lancashire, most of the Lake District and Merseyside and much of Cheshire and Greater Manchester, pricing is as follows. For pricing specific to your venue, including venue-specific discounts, visist the venue pages to locate your venue, or head to the handy Package Builder tool.

Many of Craig's regular and/or affiliate venues (Bartle Hall, Eaves Hall, Mitton Hall to name three) enjoy discounts on these prices - get in touch for more info. Each price includes a beautiful white portable baby grand piano (or a black one if you'd prefer!) to enhance the experience; second piano if necessary to minimise untidy moving of equipment in front of your guests; unlimited studio time to prepare your chosen - totally free choice - music; and insurance etc.

Below you'll find all the info on the full range of packages, each designed to enhance your day whether you’re looking for intimate ceremony music or a whole-day entertainment experience. There are four main packages that most couples choose from, two options for elopements, and the option for a ceremony-only booking on weekdays.

The prices here are generally the 2026-2027 maximum prices to pay throughout the North West (don't forget many most-booked venues are eligible for discounts!) assuming 'normal' logistics at the venue, but there may be a small travel addition for Northern Lakes, Eden Valley, Carlisle etc and further down into Cheshire or East into Yorkshire.

Please get in touch for 2028 prices or bespoke packages.

Any package containing a portable baby grand has the option to add a second more compact electric piano for a second space to minimise the movement of equipment in front of guests, but the portable baby grands are designed to be able to move from room to room quickly.

Platinum Package

The package for couples wanting to truly personalise their day! An all-inclusive and stress-free package with music available for any four parts of your wedding from the moment guests arrive until the DJ starts to play. Craig's unique Electronic Requests System transforms your reception into an interactive experience: guests feel truly involved in the celebration, and there's the option of complimentary lawn games in summer months too!

Choose Parts of the Day: you choose the parts of the day for which you'd like your music, with music for any four of the following five parts: guests' arrivals hour, ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast and the evening room turnaround.

Electronic Requests System: surprise guests by encouraging them to send requests from their seats for some interaction and fun during the wedding breakfast or drinks reception. This is a really popular service; the average wedding using it will see over 50 requests sent through - guests love it!

Portable Baby Grand Piano: a striking feature in white or gloss black, these pianos can be set up indoors or out and can be dressed to match your decor

Choose Your Music: your preferred styles during guests’ arrival hour, drinks reception, meal and/or evening turnaround

Free Choice of Ceremony Music: no lists to choose songs from; you get a completely free pick and rehearsal time is included

Complimentary Lawn Games: available April to September for extra fun between the formalities on sunny days

£949*

“I would recommend him without hesitation.”

Whole Day Package

The package for couples seeking seamless live music for the main formalities of the wedding day. The Whole Day Package provides unrivalled instrumental music for your wedding ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast. A choice of elegant portable baby grand pianos ensures your music will complement your decor and flow beautifully from start to finish, even if the drinks reception is outdoors. Your Favourite Music - drinks and wedding breakfast music in your preferred styles, with plenty of requests available and guests welcome to chip in too.

Portable Baby Grand Piano: choose between beautiful pianos in white and gloss black. Suitable for use outdoors, and can be decorated to match your theme, most couples use this for the ceremony and meal on this package, with a second piano provided for the drinks reception.

Free Choice of Ceremony Music: no lists to choose from, and no charge to learn anything new. The ceremony includes music for guests taking seats, usually 15-30 minutes of music, venue dependent

Your Favourite Music: drinks and wedding breakfast music in your preferred styles, with plenty of requests available and guests are welcome to chip in too

No time limit: there is no limit to the amount of music for your wedding breakfast, however long the meal takes, you'll have music

£849*

“Your music was absolutely beautiful and added so much to the atmosphere.”

Late Half Day Package

Ideal for couples for whom the music is all about the entertainment factor and wish the music to begin after their wedding ceremony. The music will be chosen based on your preferences, and you'll be welcome to make plenty of specific song requests too. Why not open up requests to guests too as an added treat and talking point?

Portable Baby Grand Piano: a striking visual feature to wow your guests! Choose between white and gloss black. Suitable for use outdoors, and you're welcome to dress the piano to match the table decor during the meal.

Drinks Reception: entertainment in the style(s) of your choice while you have photos taken and enjoy some bubbly / cocktails

Wedding Breakfast: entertainment while you eat. Your music will follow the mood of the room; we'll keep things mellow if your guests are chilled, but if they're ready for a party, that's what they'll get!

Requests: requests are welcome during both parts of the day, and are a great way to really include your guests in the celebrations with a personal touch. Why not elevate things further with Craig's Electronic Requests System so guests can send requests from their tables?

£699*

“Communication was 10/10. I booked Craig about two years in advance… would 100% recommend!”

Early Half Day Package

The perfect solution for couples looking to enhance their wedding with the beauty of romantic piano, Early Half Day packages feature live performances tailored to your needs. It's an option that provides a rippling soundtrack for your wedding ceremony and drinks reception, with the option to add an hour pre-ceremony too.

Portable Baby Grand Piano: a stunning focal point bringing an air of sophistication to any space. Choose between white and gloss black. Suitable for use outdoors.

Guest's Arrival Hour: classy mellow music for guests to enjoy as they catch up ahead of the ceremony

Free Choice of Ceremony Music: beautiful bespoke arrangements of your chosen ceremony songs (with no list to choose from and time to learn anything new included)

Drinks Reception: entertainment in the styles of your choice until guests are called to dinner

£649* (£50 to add Arrivals Hour)

“You were absolutely incredible and all of our guests loved you.”

Elopements & Single Parts of the Day

Lake District elopement packages are available most Monday-Wednesday in April, May, July, August and December, and most Thursdays too during other months. Prices are below.

Every couple has a different idea as to what they’d like for their elopement so please get in touch for a personalised service, but Craig's standard elopement packages are for wedding ceremonies. Music can be indoors or outside, with a portable baby grand piano provided in your choice of white or gloss black if required. You’ll be able to choose the aisle music (a free choice with rehearsal time included), and have the option to choose more music too. If you’ve guests, or if one of you will wait for the other to make a grand entrance in the case of "just-the-two-of-us" elopements, pre-ceremony music will also be provided to help set the scene.

All other single-part-of-the-day bookings are available Sunday-Thursday (excluding bank holiday weddekends), from £499.

Elopement Option 1 - Choose your aisle song and leave the rest to Craig: £250

Elopement Option 2 - Choose your aisle, register signing and exit songs: £350

For elopements, there is the additional option to add 30 minutes of post-ceremony music for £50, while you enjoy some bubbly and take photos.

All packages are secured with a date retainer (included in the prices above) of £150 for main packages and £100 for elopement and the ceremony-only packages. The balance is then payable two weeks before the wedding.

*on packages finishing after the meal, the price listed is based on speeches following food. Where speeches are before the meal, you'll need Craig to stay later, and usually the meal service itself will be more leisurely too, requiring a £50 add-on. Subject to minimum pricing for certain dates, on the Platinum, Whole Day and Late Half Day Packages, the Electronic Requests System is included as standard, but is optional and may be removed with a £50 reduction in price. Subject to minimum pricing for certain dates, on the Platinum, Whole Day and Early Half Day Packages, the Free Choice of Ceremony Music is included as standard, but couples may instead opt to choose music from Craig's extensive existing repertoire for a deduction of £50.