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Tom Ryder Weddings is a singer and acoustic guitarist based out of Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, with over 15 years of experience serenading newlyweds and guests. With his soulful voice, Tom is able to add to the atmosphere and romance of your day perfectly. Simply select songs from his varied repertoire or let him know your favourite tunes and he will learn and refine them for your day.

Services Offered

In the lead up to your big day, Tom Ryder Weddings will be available to answer any queries or give advice seven days a week. Tom can perform at all points of your day, whether it's accompanying your walk down the aisle or setting the mood for your wedding breakfast. Up until the first dance, he will be there to set the right note for your special moments. As part of your booking, Tom can send mp3 samples of your chosen songs, so you can be assured you'll have exactly the music you're after. On the day, he will arrive early, dressed smartly with everything he needs to set up, including exceptional sound equipment. Tom will read your audience, cater for the age range and tastes and even take on the spot requests. All you need to do is enjoy the music.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Entertainment

What is included in the wedding package?

I can play during the ceremony, afternoon drinks reception, wedding breakfast, evening drinks reception/turnaround, first dance and evening sets before or between the DJ

How far in advance should I contact you?

Bookings can be taken one year or more in advance

What style of music do you offer?

Lounge
Latest hits
Pop
Folk

Type of musical group:

Solo

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

Ed Sheeran, George Ezra, Chaka Khan, Craig David, Elton John, Mario, John Mayer, Katy Perry, George Michael, Sam Fender, Jess Glynne, Tracy Chapman, Stevie Wonder, Jack Johnson, Coldplay & many more

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Yes. You can request artists but not songs, as I am likely to be able to play something by that artist. So for example you can request 'Adele' but not 'Rolling In The Deep'

What's your experience?

More than a decade of experience performing at weddings, hen parties and other private functions

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, hertfordshire, Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, London, Kent, Norfolk

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, depending on distance an additional £50-£100

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

Anything from one 45 minute set right up to 3 hours of playing time

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

Very little. Gig-ready

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Encore and additional sets can be agreed at my discretion

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer preferred
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Sarah N. Sent on 24/09/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Very good singer and guitarist

We hadTom to sing whilst the guests where being seated and also as we were signing the wedding certificates. Tom also played when the drinks and canopies came out., beautiful singing and the songs where perfect for that specific moment. I would highly recommend Tom such a lovely person. Everyone loved the music I had so many guests commented which was lovely to hear, definitely would recommend Tom Ryder Weddings
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Candice S. Sent on 10/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Thankyou Tom!

Tom performed at our wedding in August 2023 and was a great addition to the day. We had Tom play guitar and sing during the drinks reception and it really created a lovely atmosphere and welcomed our guests exactly how we visioned.
He is very talented and I would definitely recommend. Our guests commented and said he was really great!
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Rory Sent on 23/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating

You've got a cracking voice!

Just a super quick email to say a huge thank you for helping us get the party started last Saturday. You were great and we had loads of guests complimenting us about you! Thank you so much & all the best for the future - you've got a cracking voice!
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Paul Sent on 23/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Very impressed!

Dear Tom, just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you for singing at our Wedding on 18th March at Hedsor House. You certainly know how to belt out a tune or two! Several friends are musicians and they were all very impressed!
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Anonymous Sent on 23/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating

We knew we had to have him at our wedding

From the moment my wife and I heard Tom perform, we knew we had to have him at our wedding. He has such a unique voice and is a very accomplished guitarist. The combination of the two is very special indeed. No song is unplayable for Tom and he has the talent to make a well-known song his own. We had Tom play during our wedding breakfast and the amount of guests who told us how amazing he was, was astounding! If we could give anyone advice on how to make their wedding that extra bit special, I’d definitely advise having Tom perform.
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Olivia Sent on 23/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The whole process was faultless!

Thank you so much for performing at our wedding - you were absolutely brilliant! You really got the crowd involved, and we especially loved it when you sang ‘That's Amore’! As soon as we saw you at the Down Hall open day, we knew we wanted you to be a part of our special day, and the whole process was faultless! We would 100% recommend you to everyone!
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Jess Sent on 23/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Tom was fantastic

We came across Tom's website and loved his music and extensive repertoire! Our wedding was in Italy and we knew it was a long shot but contacted Tom to see if he would be willing to travel over to play and we're so grateful he said yes. Tom was fantastic, he was speedy at replying to messages, relaxed about travelling long distances in very hot weather (sorry!), and his music made the wedding so much better than we could have imagined. He played a beautiful version of a song we had chosen for me to walk down the aisle to and then played throughout the drinks reception. Everyone who came mentioned how much they enjoyed his playing and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him!
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Laura Sent on 23/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you for making our wedding music so special

As soon as I heard Tom play at the Five Lakes wedding show I knew that I wanted him to play at my wedding. My husband and I listened to some of his tracks online and loved the style of music which we knew would suit us really well. Communication with Tom was brilliant and he did everything to make sure the music on our day was perfect. My guests commented on the live music during the ceremony and canapés and wished that they could have listened to more! Thank you for making our wedding music so special
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2 Whareatea Court, Dunmow Road CM23 5QU Bishop's Stortford (Hertfordshire)

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