Brendan Murphy

Richard planned a special Surprise dinner for his wife Sally on the wedding anniversary. Their daughters cooked a beautiful 3 course meal and I was there to provide a musical setting to heighten the romantic mood. It was a wonderful night and I played "the Luckiest" (Ben Folds Five) as the first song as it was a special song to them with an encore performance as the final song. "Grow old with you" was their wedding song and it also went down very well.

Kate and Tim were married Saturday April 11th 2015 and Meaghan and I were the entertainment for the wedding reception at Merewether Surf House. I played an acoustic instrumental guitar set as guests entered the room and enjoyed drinks and canapes. Meaghan and I played acoustic classic songs through dinner and dance songs for the rest of the night. The highlight was definitely the bridal waltz where the bride and groom had learnt a dance to my rendition of "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica.

Saturday April 11 Jamie and Dennis were married at St Augustines Church Merewether. I was honoured to be chosen as the wedding singer for the ceremony. A friend of the bride and groom Mick is a talented guitarist and we played as a duo. The bridal entrance was "Then" by Brad Paisley, with "Grow old With you" (Adam Sandler) and "Thinking out Loud" (Ed Sheeran) for signing the register songs. The bridal recession was "Throw your arms around you" (Hunters and Collectors).

Brooke and Phil were married at the very beautiful Fernbank Farm, near Wyong Saturday 28th March 2015. I played for the wedding Ceremony, and Meaghan joined me for the cocktail hour and Reception.

Melanie and Brendan were married at Crowne Plaza Newcastle Saturday 14th March 2015.I was the entertainment for the wedding Ceremony, cocktail hour and Reception.

Christian and Annalise were married at Cypress Lakes Golf Course in Pokolbin Friday 13th March 2015. I played a chill out background music set for the cocktail hour as guests enjoyed drinks and canapes around the pool.

Rachel and Robert were married in the beautiful garden at Bella Vista in Mayfield, Saturday 7th March 2015. The Dreamcatchers were the musical duo for the ceremony and canapes. Meaghan sang "At Last" for the Bridal entrance, I sang "Hallelujah" for the signing of the register and Meaghan sang "Happy" for the Bridal Recession. We then sang for the cocktail hour for guests and bridal party as they had photographs around the grounds of Bella Vista.



 

Louise and Cameron were married during a beautiful ceremony in the grounds of the Homestead at Tocal. The bridal entrance song was "Marry Me" by Train. I sang Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" for the signing of the register and "Hey Ho" for the Bridal Recession. After the ceremony I played mood music for the guests as they enjoyed drinks, canapes and the views around the homestead.

Maddi and Joel were married  Sunday March 1st 2015. The wedding Reception was held at the Anchorage, Colette, Port Stephens. It was a beautiful day and a perfect location for the event. Meaghan and I provided the musical entertainment for the afternoon reception. The bridal waltz song was Follow Me, Follow You by Genesis in which the happy couple were tied together in streamers to bind their love.

Kelly and Jay were married Saturday February 28th 2015. The wedding Reception was held at Brown Sugar, Warners Bay.

I began with an acoustic guitarist solo instrumental set, at which point Meaghan joined me onstage and we played easy listening favourites over dinner, moving into electric guitar for dancing for the second half of the night.

The beautiful bride Kelly is the owner and head stylist of Opulence Hair Skin Body salon in Wallsend. An award winning Hair & Makeup Artist she specializes in bridal and glamour makeup services which is why she is one of the most sought after Hair and Makeup Artists in the area.

Kelly Joseph
Opulence Hair Skin Body
71 Nelson Street
Wallsend NSW 2287
Ph: 02 49502155
Www.hair-salon-wallsend.com
Www.facebook.com/opulencehairskinbody

Sarah and Nicholas were married February 27th 2015. The wedding ceremony was held on Shoal Bay Beach. I began playing a pre-ceremony acoustic guitar and vocal set as guests enjoyed drinks on the beach.



Canapes outside on the balcony at the Catch, Port Stephens Country Club Shoal Bay. For the reception Meaghan joined me and the duo was the musical entertainment for the night.

Aly and Kalee made a Commitment to each other in a Ceremony in Bennent Park Valentine 21st February 2015. Meaghan I were there to entertain the guests and before during and after the ceremony.

Shannon and Martin were married on Valentines Day February 14th 2015. The reception was held at Maitland City Bowling and Recreation Club, all the guests were very impressed with the room set up for the celebration.



During Canapes I played acoustic guitar instrumentals.


Meaghan arrived for the reception and we played dinner music until the party started and we rocked out all night.

Frank and Marina were married February 7th 2015 at Leogate Estate Wines in Broke Road Pokolbin.
Below is a photo from the wedding ceremony.




After the ceremony I played acoustic instrumental guitar as guests enjoyed canapes on the lawn.

Meaghan arrived for the Reception and we were the wedding band for the rest of the night.

There was a very special moment before they entered the reception as bride and groom when they danced together to our version of Carly Simon's "Coming Around Again" Meaghan captured a photo of the dance.

Nadine and Robert were married Saturday January 17th 2015. The wedding ceremony was celebrated at Fort Scratchley and Nadine walked down the isle to "All of Me" by John Legend, with "Magic" by Coldplay for the registry signing and "Nothing at All" for the Bridal recession.



The Wedding Reception was held at Merewether Surf Club and was a great night of dancing, Meaghan and I were the wedding band entertainment for the night.

Emma and Bede chose to celebrate their wedding at Pepper's Creek Chapel and Barrel Room - Broke Road, Pokolbin. For the ceremony I sang "Love you till the end" by the pogues as Emma walked down the isle. Ed Shearen's "Thinking out Loud" for the signing of the register and "Hey Ho" for the bridal recession.


Canapes were served outside Peppers Creek Barrel room and I provided acoustic entertainment as the guests enjoyed food, views and music.

Kim celebrated her 40th Birthday with a party at her beautiful house with family and Friends. I was the musician for the party which also featured a fire twirler.

Sunday December 21st I was the musical entertainment for a Staff Christmas party at Merewether Surf Club.

Emma and Matthew were married at Woodville Chapel Thursday December 4th 2014. We were the musical entertainment for the wedding reception. The bridal waltz was "All of Me" John Legend and a very special moment was the mother daughter dance where Meaghan sang  the Carrie Underwood song "Mama's Song". The climax was definitely our version of Sweet Child of Mine. These people could Party.

Meaghan and I were the wedding band for Meagan and Greg's wedding reception at Awaba House 29th November 2014.