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David Oriakhi, Live Wedding Pianist Oxfordshire & Yorkshire

Piano Serenades for your big day, David Oriakhi.

Oxfordshire, Oxford

£420 - £895

read 26 reviews

Guests arrival to venue

Walking down the aisle

Signing the register

Drinks reception (canapes)

Worship piano [if Christian wedding]

Wedding Breakfast Piano (LIVE - Reception)

Prices

Typical Price: £465

Price Range: £420 - £895

About David Oriakhi

David Oriakhi is an accomplished solo pianist based in Oxfordshire. David has been performing at 24+ weddings, providing beautiful and elegant music to create the perfect atmosphere for your special day. His repertoire includes a wide range of classical, contemporary pop, jazz & Christian songs, ensuring there is something to suit every taste. David's warm & engaging personality, combined with his exceptional talent will bring joy to your day. Also covers London, Yorkshire, Bedfordshire & Surrey

David Oriakhi, an extraordinary solo pianist based in Oxfordshire, immerses couples in a captivating musical journey that elevates their wedding celebration.

Wedding Client Ratings:
* David was very professional and played the piano beautifully in a way that made the wedding ceremony more memorable and joyful. I'll highly recommend him! - Temi (5/5)
* David was the pianist for my wedding ceremony as I walked down the aisle. And boy did he do a phenomenal job!!!!
The mashup for the three songs we gave him for the entrance music was played so beautifully well. And then the worship session, wow!!! He brought down the heavens and the atmosphere in the room was charged.
I couldn't fault anything at all.
* If you're looking for a pianist for your wedding or any events, look no further. David is your man! - Sadetu (5/5) Wedding in Surrey.
* David played at my brother’s wedding and I would highly recommend him. David is an incredible musician and was amazing to work with throughout, helping it be such a special day. - Jonathan (5/5), Wedding in Bromley.
* David was just sublime. He was really quick to respond before the event and came across super professional. He was a joy to have there and his artistry made the event. He played for almost two hours and every note was perfect. If you don’t already listen to his own pieces on Spotify then you really should. Whenever I can find an excuse to employ a pianist again, I certainly will be asking David if he’s free! Thank you so much. - Ally, Birthday Party.
* David truly made our day unique and memorable. As a musician myself, I was able to appreciate his creativity, originality and attention to detail, as his covers/versions of both secular and worship music embraced our day to perfection. Besides his playing, his laughter, joy and sense of humour brought calm to the chaos of our day and he was sociable and welcoming towards guests. I could not recommend him highly enough! (5/5) Josh, wedding in Oxford.

The Details

Type

Pianists/Organists

Ceremony Music

Reception Music

Style

Classical

Pop

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Contact & Location

David Oriakhi

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

FAQs

I offer a range of packages listed below. With that being said, my aim is to work to the couple's specific requirements, from timings to the songs played and atmosphere to work with. More than happy to discuss with the specific client: Wedding Breakfast Piano (LIVE) Bronze: guests reception arrival + drinks reception Silver: Guests arrival + walking down the aisle + signing register Gold: Bronze + Silver + wedding breakfast background (LIVE)

Happy to travel as far as required, from Yorkshire to Cornwall and everywhere in between. Also available for location weddings

Typically from £240 upwards depending on the package

Of course! I'm happy to work to a playlist, for wedding breakfast, drinks reception (canapes) or the ceremony itself. I am also happy to play hymns/worship songs if the wedding is at a church. Please send me the playlist at least two months before the wedding date.

Please do let me know in advance and we can discuss accordingly

roughly 15mins

Dependent on client requirements

You can find several of my videos, reels and live reviews across Instagram, YouTube, Tiktok and Facebook. Search on Google "David Oriakhi"

Terms & Conditions 1. Booking & Payment - A non-refundable deposit of 15% is required to secure your booking. - 50% balance is due within 7 days before the agreed date. - Final 35% is due within 7 days after the event. - A full invoice will be provided, including any travel expenses. - Payments not received within 7 days after the event will incur a 5% late fee per week until the balance is settled. Other T&Cs around performance details, cancellations & refunds are on my website.

Why Couples Recommend David Oriakhi

Couples consistently praise this pianist for his exceptional musical talent and the beautiful, emotional atmosphere his playing creates. He is described as a gifted and phenomenal musician whose flawless performance makes wedding ceremonies truly magical and memorable. A key strength highlighted in numerous reviews is his remarkable flexibility and personal approach; he is commended for learning new songs, creating unique compositions and mashups for the aisle walk, and adapting seamlessly to different musical genres, including Pentecostal worship. His professionalism is noted from the very first contact, with an impressive attention to detail that includes coordinating with venues and other musicians to ensure the highest quality sound. On the day, he is valued for his ability to improvise and adjust to timings and delays, providing a calming presence. Beyond his artistry, he is frequently described as a personable, kind, and delightful individual who is a pleasure to have at a wedding, with many guests commenting on both his incredible skill and his warm character.

 

Personal Message

David Oriakhi

Piano Maestro | Unforgettable Wedding Day

Thanks for the message and congrats in advance on your wedding day! As an experienced wedding pianist my aim on the day is simple: musically serenade the newly married couple and guests to make the day musically unforgettable. I’m determined to cater to your music needs, not just with timings and budget, but even with painting the right ‘musical’ picture you want through my service and playing songs that mean the world to you, your fiancé(e) and family.