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Sue is a talented and versatile pianist and organist who takes great pleasure and pride in bringing music to your special event. Choose from Bridgerton-style melodies, well-known classics, contemporary pop ballads, dreamy Disney or sentimental jazz-inspired numbers to create the magical experience you imagine for your special day.

Based in Cardiff, Wales, Sue covers events within a radius of approx 150 miles from home.

Services Offered

Sue takes your favourite songs, arranges them for solo piano or organ, and performs with sensitivity and style, to create the perfect ambience for your wedding or other luxury event. Choose Sue for your wedding, and beautiful piano music will enhance all parts of your day from the wedding ceremony, drinks reception and wedding portraits, right through to the wedding breakfast.

Sue supplies all necessary equipment for a seamless experience, including a beautiful fully-weighted digital piano, stunning portable white baby grand piano shell, and speakers to suit the size of the venue. She also performs with a saxophonist, vocalist, cellist and harpist, and is always happy to learn new songs.

Trusted by over 300 couples, Sue will work with you to curate the perfect music for your special day, bringing your ideas to life and helping you create lifelong memories. Your special day deserves more than a playlist!

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Other (Wedding breakfast)

What is included in the wedding package?

Sue offers several wedding packages: ceremony ceremony + drinks reception ceremony + drinks reception + wedding breakfast All packages include Sue's beautiful digital full-weighted piano & speakers

How far in advance should I contact you?

Please contact Sue as soon as you have a date for your wedding, and we will hold the date in our diary

What style of music do you offer?

Classical
Lounge
Jazz
Pop
Other (Bridgerton-inspired melodies, Bolly piano, Disney, film and soundtracks, any personal favourites!)

Type of musical group:

Duet
Solo
Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist
Small (2 - 3 musicians)

Repertoire:

Sue offers a wide repertoire including Bridgerton-inspired melodies, well-known classics, contemporary pop ballads, songs from films and musicals, and jazz standards. Any requests, please ask!

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

Absolutely! Sue is always happy to learn new songs. She also works with several talented musicians including a saxophonist, cellist, harpist and vocalist

What's your experience?

Sue studied music at York and Cardiff Universities, and has extensive experience of playing at weddings, proposals, anniversaries and other luxury private and corporate events

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

Yes, if performing outdoors, Sue needs a large area of cover to protect the piano and speakers from rain

Can you travel?

Yes, wales South West Cotswolds Midlands Bedfordshire Oxfordshire Hampsire Berkshire Buckinghamshire Herefordshire Worcestershire Shropshire West London

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, 30p per mile if outside local area

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

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

With a team

What is the length of time of the act?

For a ceremony, Sue performs as guests arrive, during the ceremony, and as guests depart. For a drinks reception and wedding breakfast, Sue provides two or three 30-40 minute sets

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

Approx 40 minute set-up time

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?

Additional sets can be arranged on request

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer to Santander business account

Reviews for Sue Cottrell Pianist

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Charlotte Sent on 06/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

So glad I booked Sue to play for our wedding as she was amazing from start to finish. I have goosebumps just thinking about how her music made me feel walking down the aisle. It's a day I'll never forget, and it's all because of the music.

After the ceremony, Sue set up the piano in a different room, and played for the drinks reception. All the guests told me afterwards how much they enjoyed the music - it's just a pity I missed most of this as I was busy posing for photos!

I recommend Sue 100%!
Stephen
Stephen Sent on 06/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best!

I booked Sue to perform for our ceremony and drinks reception, and she was absolutely magical! We had some unique song choices in our ceremony and Sue made personalised arrangements especially for us, the aisle walk was everything we’d dreamed of!

In the drinks reception, Sue performed romantic pop ballads which set the most perfect fairytail atmosphere!

I totally recommend her!
T
Toni Sent on 15/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Guests loved the beautiful white piano

Sue played at our wedding in 2019 (fortunately before Covid!) and it was a fab addition to our special day. She made some great suggestions about the music to play and we added a couple of ideas of our own. Sue was very flexible and played her beautiful white grand piano before and after our vows and as part of our celebration lunch which followed. All the guests were wowed with our pianist and we certainly felt it was an important part of creating the magic of our day.
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 14/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, personalised and talented!

Sue made my ceremony so special. She helped my husband to be and I to chose our special song to walk down the isle to. Nothing was too much trouble, and Sue put together the most beautiful personalised list of music for our wedding.

I would recommend Sue to all brides to be.
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