REVIEWS

TAYLORMADE ACOUSTIC DUO REVIEWS

Here you can read a selection of the glowing recommendations and 5-star reviews we have received over the years.

AMY AND TOMOS WYN-JONES - ORCHARD COTTAGE BARN, HEREFORDSHIRE

Carley and the band played at our wedding in September 2023 and they were BRILLIANT!

We had heard them at a previous wedding and had to have them.

They played the acoustic duo set during the drinks reception which was the perfect mix of relaxed songs and set the tone for the wedding.

At night they nailed the evening sets, keeping the dance floor full and even accommodated some Scottish reeling during the bands breaks.

We have had many positive comments from our guests!

Their setting up was seamless and Carley was really helpful in the lead up dealing with our questions as well. 

100% would recommend for anyone looking for a band.

Mr and Mrs Wyn-Jones xx


PAIGE AND HARVEY MAYCOCK - SWANCAR FARM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 

WOW! Taylormade are such a talented acoustic duo that set our wedding off beautifully! We had so many compliments on the duo and how wonderful they were during our wedding breakfast. I can’t thank them both enough for making our day so memorable and perfect in every way! Thank you so much! Everyone needs Taylormade for a special occasion!

COLLETTE AND PHIL BALFE - MYTHE BARN, ATHERSTONE, WARWICKSHIRE

Our special day was 23rd July 2023 at Mythe Barn. From the first point of contact with Carley, she was so professional and down to earth on the telephone and so polite in her emails, we clicked straight away on the phone and even share the same music interests. The quote came over promptly with a variety of options to suit our needs and there was no pressure put on us at all to decide. However, as first impressions stick, we made our decision straight away to book the acoustic duo for our ceremony.

We were invited to the live band showcase in Daventry and made to feel very welcome alongside the other couples. We were even more amazed by Carley’s voice and after hearing her in person we soon upgraded our original package. Nothing was too much troubled for her to do. Help, support and song advice were given throughout and even a new song could be learnt for our special day. There is also a vast range of songs on the website to choose from to suit all musical tastes.

When our wedding day came, it was made so memorable by Carley & Matt and one we will never forget. They performed 3 x 45 minute sessions throughout the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast. Carley sang me down the aisle and this was such an emotional and magical moment, not only seeing my future husband at the end but hearing our favourite song (A Thousand Years) with Carley's voice. Matt was outstanding on the guitar too, we had a lot of keen guitarists who thought he was amazing! They are the perfect couple and perfect acoustic duo in such harmony together, with so much passion for what they do it really does show. All our guests enjoyed listening to the acoustic duo and have not stopped commenting since our wedding day on both of their performances.

Carley and Matt - thank you so much for making our day extra special, we highly recommend you both to anyone and we hope to meet you again at another occasion but, for now we continue to follow your social media journey and can not wait to listen to your new tracks in the near future.

Mr & Mrs Balfe xxx


LAURA & SIMON LOUGHRAN - CIDER MILL BARNS, WARWICKSHIRE

Wowwee, Taylormade 4-piece band were just incredible from the first point of contact all the way through to our very special wedding day! The music, atmosphere and dancing were exactly what we hoped for during the evening reception at our wedding, we were so thrilled on the day and have hundreds of happy memories (and photos!) on the dancefloor.

Thank you so much for playing a beautiful version of our first dance song, we absolutely lovely it! The entire set list was brilliant - with so many favourites for all ages, everybody came for a dance. An extra special thank you for adding a last minute song request in for us!

Carley, you were so helpful and quick to reply to all our questions, thank you so much. Everything on the day ran so smoothly and you made our evening party one to remember. We would absolutely recommend them!


Taylormade played at our wedding ceremony and reception drinks.

We were impressed with their professionalism on email and found them to be efficient, easy to work with and they communicated well with us.

They learnt a new song for our walk down the aisle and it sounded beautiful! Several guests commented at how brilliantly they performed.

Thank you for helping us make our day so special!


MICHELLE & KEVIN HASELTON - DODMOOR HOUSE, DAVENTRY

You were all absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much!

Dodmoor House have even put together a blog about our wedding day, telling everyone what fantastic suppliers you are!

Thank you so much again, the music was wonderful.


Carley and Matt,

Thank you so much for playing at our 10th wedding anniversary. It was incredible to have you back 10 years after our wedding. I didn't think it was possible but you were even better than before! It was so lovely to see you again, you looked and sounded amazing. Take care and thank you again. Xx

Carley and Matt,

Thank you so much for playing for us on our 1st year anniversary on Saturday! You guys were amazing again and it was brilliant to be able to really relax this time and enjoy you properly as we'd been so busy on our wedding day! We really appreciate you changing things on the fly as well as we moved songs around as we went! Thank you again!

LUCY & ROBERT SPENCER - BRAGBOROUGH HALL, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, 

Carley and Matt,

You were fabulous at our wedding!

We had the acoustic duo for the ceremony and reception and then 4 piece band and DJ in the evening. Carley’s voice is incredible and the whole band were brilliant.

Carley was really helpful in the lead up to the big day, communication was always really clear and she replied promptly to my many messages.

Thank you so much again Taylormade!


ELAINE & MARK SIMMONS - CIDER MILL BARNS, WARWICKSHIRE

Hi Carley & Matt.

Now that the dust has settled, Elaine and I just wanted to thank you both for the amazing job you did for us on our wedding day at Cider Mill Barns!

Everybody commented on how good the music was and what a great voice you have, Carley.

Please pass on our thanks to the other members of the Taylormade band too!

Thank you!

Mark and Elaine xx


CHLOE & MICHAEL OSBOURNE - CROCKWELL FARM, EYDON

We celebrated our big day at the lovely Crockwell Farm on 20th June 2022. We had the acoustic duo, 4-piece live band and DJ with the full-day package and all I can say is that 5 stars aren’t enough!

Over the 2 years of organising our wedding, even throughout Covid, Carley helped me make choices with the songs and I received fantastic communication. I felt in very safe hands with Carley!

We were so privileged to have them play for us, we had a couple of requests for songs and our first dance was something they learned just for us!

Carley is a credit to the band as she made the songs personal to me, my husband and I can’t thank her enough!

If anyone wants a super duper band, Taylormade are the perfect way to give a wedding that personal, romantic and energetic touch.

A huge thank you from both of us!


Taylormade performed throughout our whole wedding day - from Acoustic Trio during our ceremony and drinks reception, to the 4-Piece Live Band and DJ during the evening.

They are an extremely talented team and they transitioned from day to night brilliantly. We’ve had so many compliments from our guests about how great they were!

Carley and Matt are also very kind and friendly and were helpful in the run-up to our wedding, no question was too much to ask.

We are so glad we booked them and would definitely recommend!


MANDY & SHAUN BROWN - CROCKWELL FARM, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Wow! Where do I start as thank you does not seem enough! I have to say you all made our day so special and we cannot thank you enough.

Carley your voice is amazing, I stood and listened to you singing ‘A Thousand Years’ before I walked down the aisle and it was absolutely stunning. I really do not how I managed to walk down the aisle in one piece!

Then you continued to sound amazing for the reception drinks! Thank you for singing my late mum’s song (Somewhere Over The Rainbow), it really meant a lot! Then as if that wasn’t enough you turned into a brilliant band which again was amazing.

We had a lot of guests comment on how amazing you all really were but then you performed our first dance song and it just blew us away. It was exactly how we imagined it and more! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for playing a massive part in making our day perfect.

SARAH & STEVE MADDOX - BOURTON HALL, WARWICKSHIRE

Taylormade are a lovely band and Carley is just so friendly and lovely when making the necessary arrangements .

She has the perfect voice and the acoustic trio was just right when we they were playing background music over our dinner celebrations.

They were so flexible in approach as we changed our requirements at the last minute and the band were so accommodating.

Highly recommended for any event whether acoustic background music or full band and DJ!

Thanks so much, Taylormade!

xx

AMI & CONNOR HYAM - SKYLARK FARM, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

We had Taylormade Acoustic Duo perform at our wedding this year on 30th April 2022 at Skylark Farm.

We cannot thank them enough for such a beautiful performance on our special day. It was such a lovely touch and we had many positive comments from our guests too!

The communication from start to finish was brilliant, Carley really put my mind at rest and gave me advice/assistance where needed.

We highly recommend Taylormade! You will certainly not be disappointed!

Thank you both again for being part of our special day! 

Mr and Mrs Hyam x


CAMILLA & TYRONE JACKSON - SHEENE MILL, CAMBRIDGESHIRE

We booked Taylormade for our wedding reception on 23rd April 2022 at Sheene Mill and they were amazing! They came and introduced themselves before setting up which was nice. They read the room perfectly and had the entire wedding party up and dancing the entire time they were there.

They were very good at communicating with us before the wedding and listened to exactly what we wanted.

100% would recommend! If you don’t book them then you are missing out! So glad they were part of our day!


HONOR & STEVE HARRISON, HUNSBURY HILL, NORTHAMPTON

Taylormade helped to make our wedding day super special!

We booked Taylormade to play at our wedding in April 2022 after seeing their online demo of ‘All of me’ by John Legend, which was our choice of first dance song.

A live performance of the song at their showcase really sealed the deal, and a couple of their songs even made us well up. We opted for acoustic duo during the day and a mix of the 4 piece band and DJ to get the party started in the evening.

Carley and Matt were extremely professional when organising everything before the big day. They provided great reassurance and confidence, which was one less stress in the lead up. Their track list is vast and gave us plenty of options to set the perfect soundtrack for our day.

On the day, they setup without any disruption and the acoustic sets were incredible. It really added to the atmosphere. The other two band members joined in the evening and that's when the party really started.

The band were excellent at reading the room and playing songs that kept the party alive - both in live music and the DJ sets.

We can't recommend Taylormade enough as a wedding band. They are lovely people, excellent musicians and they provide great entertainment and peace of mind that will make your day all the more memorable. Thank you Taylormade for being a part of it.


CHARLEY & ROSS CLAUSON - CROCKWELL FARM, DAVENTRY

Taylormade performed at our wedding day at Crockwell Farm, and made our ceremony and drinks reception feel extra special.


We chose Taylormade after seeing them at an open evening at Crockwell Farm and opted for their Acoustic Duo option.


We were so happy with their performances of the songs we chose for our ceremony, with many people commenting on how special and personal it made the ceremony feel. Many guests commented on their performance during the drinks reception too, and they were even a hit with our guests’ children who spent much of the drinks reception dancing in front of them.


We couldn't be happier with Taylormade, we received great communication in the lead up to the wedding and this ensured that everything was as we wished.


So many special memories were made and we would 100% recommend them to anyone considering them for their big day. Having live music really added to the atmosphere as opposed to music playing from a playlist, and really is worth every penny!


We can't thank them enough!!


Mr and Mrs Clauson

ALEXANDRA & ASH PRICE, CROCKWELL FARM, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Taylormade performed at our wedding at Crockwell Farm one week ago on the 4th April 2022.

We chose Taylormade after seeing they were highly recommended on the Crockwell Farm website and were wowed by their recordings and previous reviews. It’s not easy picking a wedding band when you can’t physically see them during a pandemic, but from speaking to Carley we knew they were the perfect fit for us!

Carley and Matt sang as their acoustic duo during our ceremony and drinks reception. They performed ‘You’re Still the One’ as I walked down the aisle which had everyone crying and so many comments from our guests as to how beautiful it was. They kindly learned and perfected ‘All About You’ by McFly for us for whilst we were signing the register and also sung ‘It Must Be Love by Madness and' ‘Nothing Else Matters’ by Metallica which our guests all really enjoyed. My dad even said it was now a new favourite version of his favourite song! We were so so happy with their performances and our friends and family all really enjoyed listening to them.

In the evening they became their Taylormade 4 piece band and we are so so happy we chose this. Again, it can be quite nerve-wracking booking a wedding band when you haven’t heard them live but we need not have worried. They were brilliant and a massive hit with everyone. Our guests had so much fun dancing to their sets and were all gutted when they finished for the night. Many of our guests are big dancers and were so thrilled to have the band interacting with them all night long.

We couldn’t be happier with Taylormade and would 100% recommend them to anyone else looking for a wedding band. We had the absolute best day and the communication I had with Carley before the night was second to none. Any question or query I had was answered very quickly and any worries I had Carley assured me I didn’t need to be concerned about.

Thank you all for adding to our perfect day. We absolutely loved every moment!


AMANDA AND LEE DAY  - BOURTON HALL, WARWICKSHIRE

Taylormade made our big day so special and created a wonderful atmosphere throughout the day.

We received great communication during the planning process which ensured that everything was perfect, even down to our song selections giving a really personal touch.

So many special memories were had and would highly recommend them for any wedding or function.

Taylormade - we can’t thank you enough!


FRAN AND MIKE HICKS  - MANOR FARM BARN, OXFORDSHIRE 

We wanted to say an absolutely massive thank you to the whole band!

We loved having you at our wedding. Everyone really enjoyed the band and danced the night away! The music was fantastic and we had a brilliant time!

Carley, you were so helpful from the very beginning, through all of the Covid-19 postponements and the re-organising, it was so nice to have prompt replies and positivity from someone who clearly cares about what they do. Thank you so much!!


ELLIE & SIMON MITTON - DODMOOR HOUSE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Hi Carley, Matt, and the whole band,

Just a quick note to say a massive THANK YOU for playing at our wedding at Dodmoor House on Saturday.

We loved having you perform throughout our day. We had so many positive comments about the acoustic set in particular, but also the evening party was an absolute blast and it was great to see the dancefloor full right up to the end!

Thank you again, you all made such a contribution to what was a perfect day for us.

Thank you so much, we'll never forget it.

Simon & Ellie


LEAH & STEVE FRANKLIN, DODMOOR HOUSE, DAVENTRY

I booked Taylormade to play for my wedding ceremony and drinks reception at Dodford Manor.

From start to finish Carley and Matt were fantastic! They were so accommodating when we had to postpone our wedding due to Covid-19, and we received great communication throughout the whole process!

They even learned a song for me to walk down the aisle (Crazy In Love) and it sounded even better than I’d hoped!

We had so many comments from our guests about the amazing music.

I couldn’t recommend Taylormade enough!


ROSIE & STEVE PITTAM - THE COURT HOUSE, WARWICK

We booked Taylormade to perform at our wedding at the Court House in Warwick.

The style of music was exactly what Rosie and I were after and the singing was brilliant! We had so many people commenting on how good it was. The variety was spot on!

We are already thinking about our next function where we intend to book Taylormade for another performance!

Thank you, Taylormade!


JULIETTE & JON LEA - BLACKWELL GRANGE, SHIPSTON ON STOUR

Just wow. Taylormade are everything you could wish for on your wedding day!

From communication during the planning stages, to set up and performance on the day, everything was amazing!

Carley and the band made everything so special. And all of our guests commented on how great they were.

Thank you all so much for being a part of our special day!


JENNIFER & MICHAEL HILLMAN - THE OAT HILL, LEICESTERSHIRE

Taylormade were a great choice for our wedding!

They performed some beautiful songs as an acoustic duo during the ceremony and drinks reception and even learned a song especially for our ceremony which sounded amazing.

In the evening their 4 piece band were just as great and really got our party started….played some great songs that our guests loved dancing to!

Thank you Taylormade, we’d definitely recommend!


HOLLY & CHRIS GRANT, BLACKWELL GRANGE, SHIPSTON ON STOUR

Taylormade are definitely worth the 5-star review!

They are a very talented, lively duo and band and were a pleasure to deal with throughout.

They supported us in making those all-important special touches to our day and everyone had a brilliant time!

Thank you for helping us make it so special.


KAYLEIGH & MICHAEL EVANS, CROCKWELL FARM, DAVENTRY

We do not know how to thank Taylormade enough!

From our very first interactions with Carley, we just knew we were in safe hands. So organised, but friendly and very quick, polite responses to any queries!

On the day they were simply outstanding! Carley’s voice is just magical and the pair together are unreal. Our guests asked if we had auditioned them because they hadn’t heard anything so perfect!

They really were a joy to have as part of our wedding and we would recommend them a million percent!

Thank you so much Taylormade for being a part of our special day. Words cannot express just how appreciative we are.

x

SAM & JOE HORROCKS - WARWICK HOUSE, SOUTHAM

Hi Carley,

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding! The songs you learned for us were lovely including Kodaline's 'The One' as I walked down the aisle.

We are still absolutely over the moon at how perfect the songs were and are so glad we made the last-minute choice to have live music.

Thanks again,

Sam and Joe x


&GEMMA AND TOM GRAY - HOTHORPE HALL, LEICESTERSHIRE 

Hi Carley and Matt,

We’d both like to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding!

Our grand entrance song (You’ve Got The Love) was absolutely amazing and really set the scene!

Thank you so so much!

Gemma & Tom, Mr and Mrs Gray x


HANNAH & TOM SHIPLEY, DODMOOR HOUSE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

We would recommend Taylormade to anyone and everyone!

They performed during our ceremony and cocktail hour and were amazing. All of our guests commented on how great they were and are still talking about them 2 weeks later.

Carley and Matt - thank you so much for making our ceremony so special. Our guests loved you both and I have already recommended you to a friend getting married next year and passed on your contact details.

You really helped to make our day special and created such a welcoming atmosphere for our guests.


ZOE & TOM MCGUIRE - DODFORD MANOR, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Wow….is all I can say! These guys are amazing!

From the very start, they were so easy to get along with, they were accommodating and they were willing to learn new songs just for us for our special day. This meant a lot as the songs meant something to us as a couple!

They sounded amazing and our guests commented on how lovely it was and what a gorgeous atmosphere they created.

I would highly recommend these guys to anymore who is looking for an acoustic duo to perform for them :)

Thank you so much! X


CLAIRE & CHRIS WOOD, CIDER MILL BARNS, STRATFORD UPON AVON

We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you both for everything you did for us on Saturday and hope everything went well from your side. We had such an amazing day and the backdrop you provided was amazing.

The music in the ceremony hit exactly the perfect atmosphere we were hoping for and all our guests were incredibly complimentary throughout. The dancefloor remained full for the whole night too which was awesome!

Throughout the planning (and replanning!) process you’ve always been really quick to respond and calming to our questions or concerns.

We loved having you play at our wedding and hope to see you both playing at a future event we attend!

Wishing you all the best,

Chris & Claire