Utterly a privilege -playing for this Ruby Wedding in the garden , sitting under cover, watered & fed & being given the chance to perform some of our joint favourites was memorable. The loveliest crowd imaginable, all food (bread included) was home-made. Thanks for having us–here’s to your next decade together. Not work at all–adream come true.

How different can it get! A full Nuptial Mass in Flixton–4 hymns & Communion for Lorena & for Charlotte & Tom –a Unitarian service in Todmorden-no hymns at all. 2 couples, 4 happy people are now spiritually joined together & we were lucky to be part of that. Nice job this.

Charlotte & James’ amazing wedding–friendly guests, stupendous weather–a long drive but worth it. And this was our second Sparkes family wedding–ta Angela ,Charlotte & above all Paul who wrote ,’ Just the best wedding breakfast entertainment. Everyone singing Bohemian Rhapsody – absolutely hilarious. Our weddings wouldn’t be the same without Carlton Ensemble. Thanks again to you and your fellow artists.’
Angela, the bride’s sister & bro-in-law Gareth added even more !! ‘Absolutely fabulous Fay. You & Carlton Ensemble are very much a “member” of the Sparkes’s clan now! What a brilliant day & you guys & ladies made it ‘extra special’. If you’re still around for my daughters’ wedding, we’ll be having you! Always remembered…..I told you that I’d get them singing BR! Well done for, as always, a brilliant performance!’

We grabbed the sun at Lyme Hall & with soundman Brad’s help, could be heard by 400 volunteers even down by the lakeside.

Tim & Clare’s silver wedding party at this amazing venue-lovely guests, staff & hopefully the music too !! Here’s to your next 25 years together.

We were back in Leyland for the Mayoral Inauguration–a return visit & even more fun than the last.Ta to the waiter who snapped this –lovely in Leyland

‘Thank you to Fay and colleagues for the fabulous music on Daniel and Emma’s wedding. You really did help to make the day so memorable. You felt like a member of our family and nothing seemed too much trouble. If anyone ever wants music for all occasions this is certainly the group to contact.No–we didn’t pay them to write it !! It was lovely May 7th 2016’

Fab minister, fab organist, fab wedding in Rufford for Jenny & Tom’s church service & home reception –and weatherwise it was great too cos we sat outside !!! We had extra exposure which suited us fine as Jenny was 30 minutes late– OK she lives 5 minutes away–but it all added to the lovely atmosphere of a memorable day dotted with loads of Disney toons as Jenny requested. Wishing the families all the very best for the future — from the Carltonians