Fantastic With Fizz had the honour of being the daytime wedding musicians for Lauren and Damien at Owlpen Manor. Lauren looked beautifully radiant as she walked down the aisle to meet her Flight Lieutenant fiancé Damien who was an imposing figure with his uniformed groomsmen to the classical sounds of Canon in D. Their musical taste was broad with requests for JSBach to Bridgerton to Einaudi with some Game of Thrones and Harry Potter thrown in and we were more than happy to accommodate along with one of our favourites, Toda va estar bien which means “everything is going to be great!” which is beautiful, underrated song for a wedding in case anyone wants to check it out!
We then relocated during the confetti shots to the gorgeous gardens of Owlpen Manor where we played a more upbeat and contemporary set with songs from Rather Be to Pink Pony Club! We had the best time and wish Lauren and Damien and their lovely girls all the happiness in the world!
Owlpen Manor is a stunning Cotswolds wedding venue hidden in its own private valley and described as “a paradise incomparable on earth”, by great poet Algernon Charles Swinburne.
The new Pole Barn is a contemporary Cotswolds wedding venue with dining capacity for up to 120 guests. This impressive structure is geared towards sustainability with its larch frame sourced from trees in the valley, underfloor heating, powered by Air-Source Heat Pump, and huge wood-burning stove powered by Owlpen firewood if you like a roaring fire.
Next door is the Cyder Barn, one of the most historic buildings on the Owlpen estate, built in 1446. Its gigantic oak cruck trusses tower over the room itself, and the majestic cider press adds character and history to this already stunning building. We regularly hold wedding ceremonies and civil partnership ceremonies for 100 people there.
The historic formal gardens of the manor house are the perfect setting for outdoor Cotswold wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions and lawn games. They are also an incomparably romantic setting for larger weddings for up to 200 guests in a marquee.
With their centuries-old clipped topiary and box parterres, the gardens provide staggeringly beautiful views across to Owlpen Manor and Holy Cross church, a truly unique spot for your special occasion.
The gardens are a photographer’s paradise: there are so many stunning views, historic buildings and little pockets of beauty for them to draw inspiration from, making Owlpen the perfect exclusive wedding venue if you’re looking for a fabulous portfolio of photographs to remember your special day forever.
Find out more at https://owlpen.com/
"Sam and Andy played at Owlpen Manor for our ceremony and drinks reception, just WOW, they were truly incredible from start to finish! We couldn't have wished for better musicians.
They played for our guests arriving at the church and also our hymns, which gave it that special touch. 1000% recommend! Thank you again, you were both brilliant xxxxx "
Fantastic With Fizz had the honour of playing at Scarlet and Conner’s beautiful wedding at St Andrews Church followed by a colourful teepee reception at Treesmill Farm in Cornwall. Scarlet looked amazing in the most beautiful, glittery dress complemented by her gorgeous bridesmaids in hot pink! We played a Bridgerton set during the guest arrival before Scarlet’s bridal entrance to a scaled back, acoustic instrumental version of Taylor Swift’s Love Story which was beautiful!
Dee, one of the guests, wowed the crowd with Make You Feel My Love during the signing of the register and Andy accompanied her on the guitar after a quick rehearsal just before the wedding started! We followed that with Ordinary by Alex Warren, before playing the exit song, Signed, Sealed, Delivered. The guests then popped to the pub across the road whilst we relocated to Treesmill Farm to play for the cocktail reception. We enjoyed some lovely pina coladas and margaritas from the specialty mobile bar, before playing a set of songs chosen by the couple - including everything from Britney to country to Chappell Roan! We felt so lucky to be part of this vibrant wedding and send all our love to Scarlet and Conner who make the most perfect couple!
"If you’re thinking about hiring a violinist / acoustic guitar for your wedding 100% go with Fantastic With Fizz! They were incredible. Even better than we remembered being when we first met, us & our guests were blown away and we keep getting comments about them a week later!
They played Taylor Swift in the church while the guests waited and for my walk down the aisle and I had goosebumps from the moment I heard them!
We were super unorganised and sending them random requests the week before the wedding and they pulled every one out of the bag perfectly with no trouble! They also accompanied my step mother singing on the day after only meeting that morning and barely any practise they are both so talented!
We went over with our timings and they continued to play for much longer than expected, and were just the nicest people ever!!! Thank you so much Fantastic With Fizz - I wish I could do it all again!" 💗💗
What a weekend! A wedding in Cornwall on Saturday followed by one the other end of the country in Crewe on Sunday! Fantastic with Fizz were delighted to provide the music for Poppy and Joe’s wedding outside on the stunning lawn at Rookery Hall.
We played a selection of pop covers including a special request from Poppy for Palamino Princess, a little known country song that worked beautifully arranged for violin and guitar. Poppy made a grand entrance to Can’t help falling in love and we played some Queen and Beach Boys during the signing of the register. We then went on to play during the wedding breakfast and had so much fun with everyone singing along to our tunes! What a great crowd! We loved every single minute of this fun and lively wedding (including the quick violin lesson given to Teddy!) and wish Poppy and Joe all the very best for their future together!
Situated near Nantwich, the beautiful Rookery Hall offers stunning vistas and gorgeous rooms to provide the most wonderful venue for your wedding
There’s something magical about Rookery Hall Hotel. Situated at the end of a sweeping drive, this impressive Georgian manor house sets the tone for elegant weddings and celebrations. Picture-postcard gardens turn into expansive lawns, overlooking mile-upon-mile of stunning countryside, making Rookery Hall a most beautiful wedding venue in Cheshire.
From the characterful Morning Room to the lovely Nantwich Suite, Rookery Hall has several unique areas and wedding halls for your wedding ceremony in Cheshire. And with 38 acres of grounds, there’s plenty of space for outside ceremonies. Without a doubt, the luscious areas surrounding Rookery Hall will provide an idyllic backdrop to your day.
The grounds and gardens are a venue in themselves. You’ll find well-maintained lawns that overlook the rolling hills of rural Cheshire. And gazing out at endless green views, you and your guests will feel a million miles away from everyday life. Pure bliss.
More at https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/rookery-hall/weddings
Fantastic with Fizz had the privilege of being the wedding musicians in sunny Cornwall today for Alesha and Mikey at The Barn, Pengelly!
What an amazing day it was! We started with a few requests from Alesha whilst the guests were being seated including Love Changes Everything which was a new one for us, and then played The Vow for the Bridal Party Entrance. Alesha’s bridesmaids looked really classy in the monochrome colour scheme and Alesha was an absolutely stunning bride!
During the confetti shots we decamped to the Drinks Reception where we played for the canapes and fizz. Alesha and Mikey are big Disney fans and got engaged at EuroDisney so we were happy to throw in lots of our Disney standards! It was an honour to be part of this beautiful wedding and we wish Alesha and Mikey every happiness for their future together.
For a perfect rural Cornish wedding, look no further than the wonderful Barn at Pengelly - the hospitality and the views are stunning!
Pengelly Farm has been in the family for hundreds of years, predominantly as a Dairy Farm until moving into holiday cottages in 2011. We still have a small beef herd and crop, so you will often see Paul & Sue on the farm in-between weddings. Wenna & Pippa are two of 4 girls, and with a combined background in hospitality and corporate management, pursued the idea of creating a wedding venue to utilise the expansive views of the farm and keep the farming business in the family for another generation.
Since opening, we’ve grown faster than we ever expected—hosting more and more glorious couples each year.. Our team has expanded, we’ve welcomed so many wonderful couples, and we continue to evolve, adding more accommodation and our brand-new Glam Room. We were thrilled to win Gold for New Business and Bronze for Wedding Venue at the Cornwall Tourism Awards, and in 2024, we earned a Highly Commended award along with finalist spots in the South West Wedding Awards and The Wedding Industry Awards. We can’t wait to see what’s next!
For more, visit https://www.pengellyweddings.com/
"We had 'Fantastic with Fizz' (Sam & Andy) play at our wedding at The Barn at Pengelly, and they were absolutely outstanding. Their violin and guitar duo created the most beautiful atmosphere throughout the day, from the ceremony to the drinks reception. Every piece was played with such emotion, precision, and style—it truly elevated the entire experience.
They even learned and performed a few songs we requested that weren’t on their usual set list, and they played them beautifully. It meant so much to us and made the music feel really personal.
So many of our guests commented on how wonderful the music was. Sam and Andy were also a pleasure to work with—professional, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do.
We can’t recommend Fantastic with Fizz highly enough. They were one of the highlights of our day and we’re so grateful to have had them there."
Love Alesha & Mikey x