Testimonials

Hi,I would just like to say on behalf of myself and Rob as we never had chance to see you in person on Friday, a very big thank you for the amazing music you all played at our ceremony at Beamish Hall. It was amazing and really made the ceremony more special, it was absolutely perfect and we couldn't of asked for more especially with such short notice. Please pass on our thanks and appreciation to all the musicians involved and again i thank you all. It was just what we wanted, perfect!!! Yours Sincerely Rachel and Robert [July 2010]

Dear Gordon, I just wanted to thank you and the band once again for the quality music on Saturday. Everyone very much enjoyed your playing, not least the bride and groom. Thanks once again. Ailsa [July 2010]

Dear Gordon, Can we just thank you and your team for providing the music (String Quartet, Ceilidh and Disco) at our wedding on 30th May 2010. We had a truly amazing day and it was complemented superbly by your musical accompaniment. Thank you again and please feel free to use our comments for your future customers. Kind regards Colin and Rachel [May 2010]

To Gordon and all at North East Soirée. We wanted to say a big Thank You for the wonderful music you played at our wedding on 1st May at Hallgarth Manor. We thought the String Quartet and the Band were amazing and gave our wedding the atmosphere we were looking for. Everyone who attended all commented on how much they enjoyed the music you played. Kind regards, Alison & Darren [May 2010]

Dear Gordon, We would like to thank you and your band for the beautiful music you played prior to and after our wedding at Longhirst Hall on Saturday. Everyone enjoyed themselves and although not everybody danced in the evening their toes were tapping. Thank you again for making the atmosphere so relaxed and enjoyable, and entertaining our guests. Tracey & David [April 2010]

Dear String Quartet members,Just a quick note to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed the music at my daughters wedding on Saturday at Matfen. Thank you for contributing to a lovely day. Yours Sincerely, Jill [Jan 2010]

Hi Gordon, Sorry for the delay in this email but i wanted to write a brief note to thank you and the rest of North East Soiree for playing at our wedding back in January. We had a great day and the music really helped to create the atmosphere we wanted to set. Thanks again. Best Regards, Rachael and Michael [Jan 2010]

Hello Gordon, I would like to say a very big thank you to you and the other musicians for the truly fantastic music you provided at the recent wedding of my daughter at Whitworth Hall. We booked the String Quartet to play during the Civil Ceremony, Jazz Trio during the early evening and Disco later on. The music added something very special to the day. All our guests commented on how well the music was played and all agreed that the String Quartet was a beautiful contribution to the ceremony, and the Jazz Trio was a perfect start to the evening events. I was more than happy with all the musical accompaniment you provided on the day, as were the Bride, Groom and all our guests. You helped make the day a particularly successful one. I would not hesitate in recommending you to other people who are planning weddings and are looking for musical accompaniment. Many Thanks, Dorothy [Oct 09]

Hi Gordon, thank you very much to you and the band for last night's entertainment. You did a fantastic job and helped make our day very special. Kind regards,Joanne [Oct 09]

Thank you thank you thank you. Had an amazing night and it's all down to you guys, thank you so much.Kate [Oct 09]

Gordon, we wanted to say a special thank-you for all the work you did at our wedding. Nothing was too much trouble and you provided all the music without worrying us about each small detail - you just got on with it and your expertise at wedding music meant that we had nothing to worry about! You gauged the mood exactly and your introductions of the first dance and girlie dance were spot on! Thank-you again for helping our wedding to run so smoothly. Ruth and Alister [Sept 09]

Hello Gordon, We just wanted to say thank you for playing at our wedding on the 29th September. Everything was so hectic that day that I didn't manage to come over personally and thank you. The string quartet was just perfect. Thanks again. Kind regards, Lisa and Steven [Sep 09]

Dear Gordon, Hope you are well. Apologies for the delay in contacting you, I am writing to extend our many thanks for your absolutely brilliant contribution to our wedding day. I have to say both Jackie and I thought you and the band were absolutely amazing, without you guys the day would not have been the same. Thankyou for being so flexible in providing cover versions of music from Lord of the Rings, the Godfather and others during the ceremony. In addition, we received many compliments from our guests on the quality of the music throughout the day and into the evening. If you could either forward on the email or pass on our sincerest thanks to the rest of the band members it would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Martin and Jackie Wood [Aug 09]

To Gordon & Gordon, Thanks for adding to how special our night was, you were exactly what we were looking for & it helped create a wonderful ambiance. All the best for the future for North East Soiree. Chris & Rachael [July 09]

Dear Gordon and everyone at North East Soiree, Jonny and I would just like to say "thank you" for providing us with a beautiful selection of music on our wedding day. You were absolutely superb and we had so many comments from our guests on how good you were. I'm not sure we really got a chance to let you know how pleased we were with everything so, thank you. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to friends. Many thanks again, Catriona & Jonathan [April 09]

Dear North East Soiree, Just to say a (rather late!) thank you for playing at our wedding! We have footage of you on our wedding video which is perfect because it will last forever! You all played so well and thank you for learning all of our strange requests!! You really did make the day so perfect. Thanks again Barry & Louise P.S. Thanks for playing some of the kids requests! They still mention it now! [Dec 08]

Hi Gordon, I just wanted to say a big Thank you for last Sunday, the music was beautiful and eveyone commented, a couple of people took your number for future events of there own too. Thanks again, I will be highly recommending you! Adele Smith (McMaster) [Dec 08]

Gordon, Just writing to say a huge thankyou for the music that your provided for our wedding at Alnwick Castle on Friday 26th September. You really did a fantastic job with the string quartet during our wedding ceremony and reception, the background Duo during our meal and finally the ceilidh band! It was a long day for you also which we hugely appreciated. Many guests complimented your music and I think you had some of the Aussies in tears with your version of Waltzing Matilda when we signed the register. Thank you, Jayne and Tom [Sept 08]

Gordon, Just like to say a huge thank you to you and your colleagues for supplying us with the music throughout Fiona and Ben’s wedding. Everyone enjoyed your selection of music and it certainly made the day that extra special. Please pass on my thanks to all involved and I look forward to being in your company, enjoying your music in the future. Regards Ian [June 08]

Hi Gordon, Just wanted to drop you a quick line to thank you and your team for the fantastic music at our wedding on 28th June 08. Everything was perfect and it made such a difference having such professional musicians performing on the day. I’m sorry I didn’t get the chance to speak to you properly on the day, things were quite hectic! Thanks again, we will not hesitate to recommend you. Kind Regards Fiona & Ben [Jun 08]

Dear all, Thanks very much for the fantastic music at our wedding at the Morritt Arms on 21st June 08. Sorry we couldn't thank you on the day but we were obviously pretty busy! From Jon and Jenny [June 08]

Thank you so much for all your hard work on Saturday at Langley Castle. The music, in its varied forms was greatly admired by all our guests. It makes such a difference to have live music, and so well played. Please give our thanks to everyone involved. Patricia Burton [June 08]

Dear Gordon, Just a quick note to thank you and your colleagues who played for us on our wedding day back in March its a real shame we did not get to listen to you more ourselves but what we did hear set the mood and the atmosphere we were after. We had a fantastic day and Headlam was a great venue and we enjoyed it so much we would love to do it all again. Thanks again. Stewart & Emma [March 07]

Dear Gordon and all the Team, I am so sorry we have taken ages to email you, no excuses. We would like to say a big thank you for playing at our wedding on 21st December at Lumley Castle, everyone thought you were fabulous and so versatile.. I think you may have a new band member- my brother "Will" - I do think he really believes he is Elvis! A big thank you again and if we ever get the chance we will recommend you to everyone! Tina and Keith [Dec 07]

Gordon and the rest of the string quartet! Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. It was everything I imagined it to be and more. All of our guests were totally impressed with how you played. I only wish we'd actually been able to sit down and listen to you longer! The icing on the cake was our request "Storybook Love" well done Gordon! Thank you once again for helping to make our day perfect. Love Paula and Graham [Sept 07]

Dear Gordon, Just wanted to say a very big thank you for the music at Katherine and Dan's reception. Lots of very 'positive' comments were received from the guests and we all enjoyed the repertoire very much. Thank you and the rest of the string quartet very much. Yours, Valerie. [Sept 07]

Dear Gordon, Thank you very much for a wonderful day of music provided by all of North East Soiree! We really were pleased with all aspects of your service, including your organisational skills when sending us sample discs and on the phone when arranging times etc. You always had enough time to explain everything thoroughly, especially regarding electricity supply and lighting. Please, Please pass on my thanks to the rest of the musicians and especially to Phil for his great singing even though he had a sore throat! We had lots of compliments on the music. With many thanks and best wishes Hannah and Andrew [Aug 07]

Dear Gordon, I just wanted to send a belated thanks to you and the rest of the quartet for playing at my wedding at Whitburn Parish Church on Friday 6th October. The music was lovely and really added to the ceremony. Thanks also for learning "Just the way you are" by special request - a new addition to your repertoire. I don't suppose you have taken any recording of you playing this? We have just returned from a nice long honeymoon, hence the delay in passing on our thanks. Thanks again, Alison [Oct 06]

Thank you so so so much for our wonderful wedding music. We had numerous comments about how beautifully you played and I'd have no hesitation in recommending you. As well as sounding fantastic on the day, it sounds great on the wedding video. Please pass on my thanks to everyone else. Take Care, Vanessa [Aug 06]

On behalf of our daughter Gayle. May we thank you for making her wedding day so special. We all had a wonderful day thanks to your professional and courteous service. Thank you, Stan & Margaret. [Aug 06]

Dear Gordon, Thankyou so much! Please pass on my heartfelt thanks to all your band members who played such splendid music at our wedding reception. You were all so friendly & so professional, playing fabulous music all evening!! I cannot express my gratitude enough - you helped make our wedding celebrations absolutely perfect. Thankyou! - Julia & Mark [July 06]

To Gordon and everyone who performed on the day. A massive thanks to you all for the service that you provided us. It was fantastic throughout the day and everyone enjoyed the music. We have passed on your details to many people who have asked for them, so hopefully more business will be coming your way. Thanks again - Elliott & Paula [July 06]

We hired the String Quartet to play at our wedding ceremony. As we did not get to thank you on our wedding day we would like to take this opportunity to say many thanks for giving our ceremony that extra special touch. We would also like to say thanks for the professionalism. The joyous sound will be remembered by us always. Thank you so much - Louise & Stuart [June 06]

Gordon & Team, Thank you so much for the fantastic entertainment you provided for our wedding day. You couldn't have been more perfect. People to this day are still talking about what a wonderful day it was and you were simply the icing on the cake! Thank you again - Katherine & Hendrik [Oct 05]

Dear Gordon, Thank you so much for providing absolutely great music for our wedding. We have been inundated with compliments as to the fabulous choice of music. The String Quartet and Bands were flawless. Thank you for contributing to our perfect memories. Maryam, Galin & Alastair [Aug 05]

Dear Gordon. Nigel & I wanted to write to you to thank you & your colleagues so very much for playing at our wedding on the 2nd July. The music was absolutely perfect - just exactly how I'd wanted it to be! You were all so accommodating and everyone commented on how lovely the music was. Thank you all so much. Emma [July 05]

To all the members of the Band, we would like so much to express our thanks for the wonderful music & Ceilidh you provided for my daughter & son-in-law at the Marriot Hotel. It was just perfect - exactly what we wanted. Our guests were so impressed with such professional playing & the choice of music. I could not count the number of people asking where we had found you. Your enthusiasm at the Ceilidh was infectious and I think every single person had an absolutely fantastic time. Our French guests too so enjoyed the dancing. You will be recommended unreservedly. Thank you again & again for enhancing Laura & Laurent's wedding day so beautifully. Completely satisfied and appreciative parents of the bride, Andrew & Shirley [May 05]

We would like to thank you for your professional and truly excellent performance you provided at our wedding. We cannot express enough gratitude. We can not fault anything and we would like to emphasise this. We can truly say your performance of its kind is the best we have experienced. We would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone. We wish you all the best for your future and thank you for making our wedding day such a special day. Laura & Laurent

Dear all, thank you very much indeed for making Claire's wedding such a memorable occasion. Your playing was lovely for all three sections, our guests were all really impressed. Please could you also send details and information for all your musical services you can provide to Sue who is a friend of mine and has asked me for your details so please mention me when you write to her. I hope she will be able to send some work your way. Once again very many thanks, Robin [March 05]

Dear Gordon, I am writing to express my sincere thanks for the music you provided at my daughters wedding at Hall Garth last Friday. The whole day went off extremely well and I must say in no short measure due to the music from you and your colleagues. The String Quartet really set the occasion and the Ceilidh Band on the evening set the mood for the night. Please feel free to use my name as a reference for your musical services and pass on my thanks to your colleagues who accompanied you. Kind regards, Ron [Jan 05]

Gordon, Just a few lines to thank you and your fellow musicians for all of the music provided at the wedding of my daughter Nina to Marcus, at the church and later at the Lumley Castle. Everyone commented at how good you all were and we appreciate all the hard work from yourselves, which greatly contributed to the days success. Once again thank you very much indeed. Best regards, John [Sept 04]

To Gordon, We would both like to say a big thankyou for the beautiful music at out wedding. I was delighted with my entrance music. Thanks again from Suzanne & Michael [Aug 04]

Gordon & the Band. Thanks for a fantastic evening! With very best wishes, Simon & Abigail [Aug 04]

Dear Gordon. Thank you very much for providing the music on our wedding day. The String Quartet during the service and the duets during the photographs were delightful. The Function Band on the evening did a fantastic job of our chosen song "The Power of Love" and then provided a great atmosphere during the rest of the set, catering for a wide range of musical tastes getting everyone up to dance. A great time had by all. Thanks again, Julia & John [Dec 03]

Dear Gordon. Luk and I wanted to thank you very much for the time you dedicated to making the music according to our choice, recording the songs with Susan and for leading the choir. Organising the wedding became an awesome task and you have no idea how much it meant to us that we did not have to worry about the music as we knew that side of things was safely in your hands. Thank you for helping to make our wedding day special for us. With love from us both, Laura & Luk [Oct 99]