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On Hitched.co.uk since 2026

Last update: October 2026

​"If you are looking for a remarkably talented, experienced, and joyful pianist to elevate your wedding day, hire Nigel. We cannot recommend him highly enough!" (From the latest Review (By Jim and Lynn)

Wedding Pianist from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, creating the perfect atmosphere for your special day with beautiful mobile pianos. Nigel is an amazingly talented Wedding Pianist for hire who can put his hands to any style or genre. From beautiful, tender, emotional piano playing for your ceremony, to lively, uplifting piano music that makes you want to dance, sing or smile from ear to ear for the drinks reception or wedding breakfast. Adding that extra sparkle to your wonderful wedding day.

One of the best in the business, top-ranking on Last Minute Musicians with over 240 five-star reviews, experience of performing at over 400 weddings and over 700 songs and tunes all stored in his head! These cover all sorts of styles of songs and tunes that people know and love. From soft classics such as Debussy's Clair De Lune and I Giorni by Ludovico Einaudi, to beautiful and unique arrangements of favourite pop ballads for bridal processions and signing, to lively jazzy and rock tunes for wedding exits, drinks receptions and couple announcements into the wedding breakfast. From Disney to Heavy Metal, from Reggae to Drum'n'bass, from EMO to classic Rock, from soundtracks by Hans Zimmer and John Williams to fun children's themes like 'Thomas Tank Engine' and 'Wallace and Gromit' which adults seem to enjoy even more than children! And, much more.

Only recently subscribed to Hitched so reviews are only just starting to come in on this account. To see many more reviews, just take a look at Google Reviews, for Nigel Hammond Music. As you will see, there are 136 reviews on there, all five stars and you'll be amazed by the beautiful things couples say about how Nigel enhanced their special day.

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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?

Wedding Ceremonies (including up to 30 minutes of guest seating), Drinks Receptions and Wedding Breakfasts)

How far in advance should I contact you?

My diary of bookings typically runs up to about 2 years ahead. I often get multiple enquiries for the same day, so it's best to book early if you want to secure the date

What style of music do you offer?

Classical
Lounge
Jazz
Ethnic
Latest hits
Pop
Other (Most styles adapted to piano with my own arrangements that range from soft, elegant and gentle, to lively, dancy, rocky or jazzy! (e.g. Rock, EDM, EMO, soundtracks, musicals, kiddies TV, Disney etc))

Type of musical group:

Solo
Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

Over 700 songs/tunes committed to memory. Spreadsheet available on request. This covers a huge range of styles

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

Yes, I include one new song within the package price if not already in my 700+ repertoire. Any other songs/tunes outside of that have to be quoted separately

What's your experience?

I performed my first wedding back in 1995. I have been operating as 'Nigel Hammond Music' on a full-time business, since 2017, and have performed at over 400 weddings

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

No

Can you travel?

Yes, generally up to a 1 hour radius around Milton Keynes, although I do sometimes go further afield

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, this charge only applies to any mileage that is beyond a 25 miles of Milton Keynes. The typically is about £1 per mile

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?

Max. time for weddings is from start of guest seating up to the end of the wedding breakfast (up to 5 hours). For other events, I play for a maximum of 3.5 hours

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

I like about three months to arrange, pracitice and perform for each wedding but I do also take on last minute bookings. I usually arrive to setup 2.5 hours before performing

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?

Depends on the situation. If, for example, a wedding overruns, this usually can't be helped, and I would not charge extra. Charges apply for a change of the parts of the event I am booked for

What are the forms of payment?

Credit/Debit card taken online using a client management system. BACCs available on request. Electronic payment only
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Reviews for Nigel Hammond Music

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Leanne Sent on 22/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!!

Absolutely amazing!
Such a fantastic repertoire and a skillfull pianist.
Nigel even colour coordinated his suit and the flowers on his baby grand piano with our wedding colour scheme.
A wonderful man who perfectly played the soundtrack to our wedding day.
I would 💯% recommend 👌
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 20/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic!

Nigel was absolutely fantastic! We loved having him play throughout the day, from guests arriving and the ceremony through to the drinks reception and wedding breakfast. He's an incredibly talented pianist with a brilliant repertoire, and we loved the mix of familiar favourites and more unconventional wedding choices, including Doctor Who, Lord of the Rings and Star Wars. There were so many moments of “I know that song!” from us and our guests, and lots of people commented on how much they enjoyed the music.

A particular highlight was Nigel learning an Armin van Buuren track for us. The timing of it on the day was absolutely perfect, and it gave Steve and his best man a lovely little bonding moment!

Nigel was a pleasure to work with from the very beginning.He was really friendly, and his communication and organisation throughout the planning process were excellent. He was proactive, and we always knew exactly what we needed to do and when. He even collaborated with our decor company to make sure the piano looked as wonderful as it sounded!

On the day, he was brilliant at reading the room and choosing music that suited the atmosphere perfectly. It was a real pleasure having him as part of our wedding, and we're so glad we chose him!
C
Chris Sent on 04/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best

If you're thinking of booking Nigel, just do it! He is truly brilliant!
He played for our wedding ceremony and drinks reception in September 2026, and was incredible. We think we got more compliments about Nigel than we did anything else on the day!
From the moment of booking, his professional forms and questionnaires covered off all the information needed and took a lot of stress out of the planning.
He has a huge repertoire, covering every style you could ask for. We had some queries about the style of the piece we picked for the bridal entrance, and Nigel was very quick to send through a sample of the song, played and explained beautifully
Emily
Emily Sent on 26/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing pianist, perfect for our wedding day.

Nigel was the perfect addition to our wedding ceremony and reception drinks. He personalised the songs to us and really go to know our music taste. Nigel took requests during the drinks reception which everyone loved. He is highly talented and we could not recommend him enough.
Sophia
Sophia Sent on 23/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect!

I cannot thank Nigel enough! From the moment he started playing we were just all in awe at his talent, I cannot tell you how many people have mentioned him after the wedding, the perfect touch - especially for cutting out background noise after a wedding!

Also massive thank you to Nigel for knowing the audience and capturing them throughout the day, I especially enjoyed hearing that he shares a passion for classical music like my Dad! Wouldn't want to have done it without him :)
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 22/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Perfection

We honestly couldn’t rave about Nigel enough. He played during our ceremony, drinks reception and dinner at our wedding at Shuttleworth House, and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice.

Nigel was actually one of the very first suppliers we met when planning our wedding, and from the moment we met him, we just knew we had to book him. He’s warm, friendly, professional and incredibly talented.

We requested a few special songs that meant a lot to us, and it was absolutely no problem for Nigel to learn them. Every song he performed was beautiful, and having those personal songs played made our day feel even more special and memorable.

Every single guest commented on how amazing Nigel and his music were. He created the perfect atmosphere throughout the day and played such an important part in making our wedding so special. We truly couldn’t have asked for more – it really wouldn’t have been the same without him.

Thank you so much, Nigel. We’ll always be grateful for everything you did to make our day so unforgettable!

Chris and Rachel
Miss
Miss Sent on 22/09/2026
4.8 out of 5 rating

Bass Wedding May 2026- Plum park Manor

We couldn't have asked for a better pianist for our wedding than Nigel Hammond. From our ceremony through to the drinks reception and wedding breakfast, his music created the perfect atmosphere throughout the day.
Nigel is an incredibly talented pianist, and the way he blended and timed each piece of music was flawless. He played all of the songs we had selected beautifully, making each moment feel even more special and personal.
He was also extremely professional, polite, and knowledgeable. He took great care with the setup and placement of his piano's, ensuring everything looked and sounded perfect without us having to worry about a thing.
So many of our guests commented on how wonderful the music was and how much it added to the atmosphere of the day. His performance truly elevated our wedding and made it even more memorable.
We would highly recommend Nigel to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and reliable wedding pianist. Thank you for helping make our day so special!
Florence
Florence Sent on 22/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible pianist!

We cannot thank Nigel enough for how special he made our day. I always knew I wanted a pianist for our wedding day and honestly, Nigel far exceeded all expectations I had.

Straight after booking Nigel, communication was super clear throughout the planning process. Nigel had an extensive set list but was also open to two requests I made that weren't included. He even sent recordings of these several weeks before the wedding, which not only gave me the reassurance I needed, but also filled me with excitement that Nigel was able to bring our ideas to life.

On the wedding day itself, despite the ceremony being delayed by over an hour due to my vehicle breaking down, Nigel was able to fill this time with a gorgeous recital of music - something way beyond what he was expected to do. The ceremony itself was enhanced beautifully by his incredible playing throughout and I am so grateful for this.

Nigel was also then able to quickly transport his piano to the reception venue and was ready then to also play for our breakfast. He played all of our requests that we made prior to the day, making this part of our day so incredibly special, and he even threw in some tunes that catered for our young children in attendance.

I cannot recommend Nigel enough if you are looking for a classy, beautiful live music edition to your wedding day.

Thank you so much.
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 20/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Ceremony

Nigel was absolutely fantastic! He played the piano during our wedding ceremony and made the whole moment so special. The music was absolutely beautiful, and so many of our guests commented on how lovely it was. He was incredibly talented, professional and helped make our ceremony so memorable. We couldn’t recommend Nigel highly enough!
Daniel
Daniel Sent on 09/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you nigel!

Nigel did an incredible job playing piano at the ceremony for our wedding. Our ceremony was perfect and better than me or my wife could imagine and Nigel played a big part in that with his music. He learnt new songs for us, was professional and easy to work with in the build up. I’d highly recommend Nigel and his beautiful music.
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Emilio Sent on 09/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

So glad we booked!

Nigel was amazing, we had so much positive feedback back from our guests. He was so friendly and accommodating with our song choices, delivering them perfectly. We are SO glad we booked him for the day. Thanks again Nigel
Holly and Emilio
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