Encore Occasions - Musicians

Dublin & surrounding counties, Co. Dublin
 
&#;breath-taking&#;&#;absolutely superb&#; &#;made the ceremony so elegant&#;Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding!We would like to help create the atmosphere for the most special day of your life.&#;Some say pre-reception music is not necessary. Nor is background entertainment during the meal. But having one of these &#;extras&#;, if chosen carefully to suit your venue, atmosphere and size of wedding, can make a big difference to your wedding day and your guest&#;s enjoyment. Even if you&#;re not sure, why not give us a call and we&#;ll take you through a few options? There are discounts available when you also bookCeremony Music with us.(Click here to read more about our Ceremony Music) (link to ceremony music ad)ENCORE OCCASIONSCompany Director Naoise, started Encore Occasions when she returned from touring as lead-singer with Riverdance. She trained in music in Ireland and at the Royal Academy of Music, London. Coupled with her recent qualifications in PR and Event Management, Encore Occasions has been growing from strength to strength, with literally &#;s of satisfied couples across Ireland. Naoise will personally take you through all aspects of your music, specifically tailoring each part of the day to suit you.PRE-RECEPTIONFrom the simplicity of a solo harpist for a small, traditional wedding, to the bass delight of a jazz duo or trio providing background entertainmentat a largerwedding, Encore Occasionswill ensure that your music matches your requirements. We know that guests want to chat and enjoy meeting each other, so our levels are not too loud and our musicians and repertoire are not dominating.Choose fromClassical Musicians &#; soloist or groups- Solo Pianist, String Quartet, Solo Harp, Solo Violin, Cello Quartet, Harp/Flute DuoTraditional Irish Musicians &#; soloist or groups- Uilleann Pipes, Celtic Harp, Fiddle, Guitar, Bodhran, Irish Whistles.Jazz Groups&#; Instrumental or with singer. Duo, Trio or Quartet- Piano, Double Bass, Male Singer, Female Singer, SaxophoneSpecial ActsSatin Dolls (3 Female Singers, Andrew&#;s Sister&#;s Style)Keynotes (Male Barbershop Group)Classical Cello Quartet *exclusive to Encore OccasionsElectric Solo ViolinistElectric String Quartet *exclusive to Encore OccasionsDURING DINNEROften referred to as &#;table entertainment&#; we have several options to help add to the atmosphere during your wedding meal. At Encore Occasions, we consider the size of room, number of guests, other styles of music throughout the day/evening and the visual impact of your meal music. Imagine walking into your room with a beautiful grand piano in the centre, or a classical string quartet sitting on elegant thrones.We also have some Specialist Entertainment that will surprise and trill your guests with high-impact minute performances during dessert.Choose fromClassical MusiciansTraditional Irish MusiciansJazz GroupsHigh Impact / Performance ActsMale Barbershop GroupElectric String QuartetSolo Electric ViolinistOpera Concert &#; instruments and repertoire tailored to your tastesIrish Dancers with Solo Violinist*exclusive to Encore OccasionsSinging Waiters (with electric violinist)Also see our ad in the Ceremony Music section on WOL&#;truly heavenly&#; &#;an absolute dream to deal with&#;&#;booking Naoise will be one of the cleverest decisions you make for your wedding&#;(from Weddings Online forum)&#;With all options tailored to suit your requirements, Naoise will ensure that whether you are looking for pure simplicity or an extravagant orchestral style, Encore Occasions will provide you with an uncomplicated, reliable service, where elegance and class remain at the fore.&#;truly heavenly&#; &#;an absolute dream to deal with&#;&#;booking Naoise will be one of the cleverest decisions you make for your wedding&#;(from Weddings Online forum)
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Karina & Damien. August 2010, Mayo.
I wanted to extend a big thank you to you Naoise, and to Sarah, Catrina, David, Michelle (and apologies I don't know the other 3 ladies names in the quartet).
The music and singing for our Wedding was absolutely perfect...even more. The music choices were perfect...thank you for suggesting their best placement. And you were absolutely right about including the piano rather than just strings. Perfect. The sound and quality at all times was so professional and the timing was incredible.
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You all went to so much trouble with the new pieces and arrangements and I hope you found it worth it. I can't actually properly describe how perfect it was for us. The ceremony and music throughout the day were always my top priority from once we started planning the wedding and we have been greatly rewarded. If I were?to do it all again, I wouldn't change a thing. I would have no hesitation in offering a testimonial for your company at any stage. Thank You to you all again.
Added 31st Aug 2010
Michelle & Eamon. June 2010, Meath.
Naoise and Ciaran sang at my wedding on 16th June at Dunboyne Castle just before the band went on and I would like to say a big Thank-You. You did a fantastic job. I really liked the selection of songs. Your suggestion ?It Feels Like Home? was great, we have it on our wedding DVD. The highlight of the night for my Dad was the Liverpool song ?You?ll Never Walk Alone?. He is still talking about it. Guests later asked me where I did I get you from. They commented on how great you were. Once again, thank you for all your help on the songs and a fantastic job, from both of us. Would love to do it all again, maybe for our anniversary!!!
Added 21st Jun 2010
Laura & David. May 2010, Dublin.
A big thank-you! I want to thank you all so much for the music on Saturday. It was absolutely amazing, and everyone was talking about it for hours after!! Thank you for everything and all of your help over the past few months
Added 31st May 2010
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Tara and John, October 2009, Meath
Just a note to say thanks again for an amazing job on Friday.? We absolutely loved the music and can?t wait to hear it again on the DVD! Thanks also for organising Brenda (solo pianist/singer) for Saturday at such short notice.? She did a great job!
We would like to make the following testimonial for the website:
?Naoise organised the music and singing for our wedding on 9th October 2009 and it was a truly magical overlay for our wedding mass. The quality of performance was quite exceptional. It was like our own private concert featuring world class singers and musicians. I could not imagine that a more talented or professional singer or musicians are available in Ireland or elsewhere to perform at a wedding. Outside of the performance, Naoise was the ultimate professional in organising the music to our very detailed requests and in liaising with our priest, photographers, videographer etc. Naoise gave us a tremendous sense of confidence that she would handle any eventuality that might arise (though none did). Both ourselves and our guests will remember the music forever.
Added 31st Oct 2009
Edel & Brian. September 2009, Dublin.
I just want to say a big THANK YOU for the amazing music at our wedding. You and the musicians were truly amazing and everyone commented on it to us. I have passed out your number to several people now so hopefully you will get a lot of bookings. We want to wish you every success with your business you truly deserve it.
Added 9th Sep 2009
Olive & Aiden. June 2009, Kilkenny.
Hi Naoise. I just wanted to drop a quick email and thank you for all your help in organising the music for our wedding.? It was absolutely beautiful.? We were so thrilled with it and loved every minute of their performance.? I will definitely be passing your number on to as many friends as possible.
Added 20th Jun 2009
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Mary & Nick. October 2008, Wicklow.
Thank You Naoise, for the absolutely fabulous job you did in arranging / co-ordinating and performing the music at our wedding in Brooklodge last Sunday, 12th October. From start to finish, each performance excelled itself. Our only regret was that we did not really get the opportunity to hear much of the Jazz Trio, which we believe were fantastic.
David did a great job during dinner, but I think your Concert stole the show.
All three performances far exceeded our expectations, and totally enhanced everyone?s enjoyment of the day. We have had so many calls from people over the last few days, who totally praised the music element of the day. People were talking about it all evening!!!
Just to mention, that the hotel staff, who would obviously hear endless musical performances, at weddings, were totally impressed also. A few of them came to us at the end of the evening to say that the performances (especially the concert & set up with the piano), were by far the best they had ever heard. Apparently the General Manager was very impressed also, and was over in Brook Hall, taking photos of the set up with the piano and lights.
Thanks for taking into consideration our request about sound levels, they were at the perfect level for the Jazz Trio and Piano during the meal. We were slightly concerned with how the concert might go down with some people, but as I said, I think it stole the show. (We always knew we would enjoy it ourselves)! People were enthralled and gob-smacked, and I hope you were happy with the standing ovation you got at the end of your performance.
I could go on and on.................but it would all boil down to the same thing. PERFECTION!!! We were delighted, and thanks to you and all the other musicians, for creating such entertainment for us all. We wish you all the best for your future.
Added 27th Oct 2008
Emma & Brian. December 2007, Dublin.
Just had to post this, as our singer really made our day. We got married last Friday 28th in Portmarnock, and Naoise sang at our ceremony in the church and at our champagne reception. I knew from her website she was a good singer, but I cannot say strongly enough how beautifully she sang. She really made the ceremony so special, and brought a tear to my eye during "Oh Holy Night". She was accompanied by a pianist and a violinist, and their playing was superb! The champagne reception was then made so special with the singing and playing, really created a great atmosphere. All in all I would highly recommend Naoise for any wedding, along with musicians from her company Encore Occasions. She was so supportive and helpful during the build-up also, and made the choosing of our music so easy.
My new husband is normally not one for music, but he is still raving about her singing as are all our guests!
Added 12th Dec 2007
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