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Ireland’s Most Experienced Wedding Musicians [2026]

Author: Michael Manners
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How do you find experienced wedding musicians? Don’t know where to start? Listed here are 11 wedding ceremony musicians that have played at literally thousands of weddings. Experience trumps all factors when hiring your wedding ceremony music. Lets jump in!

Ireland’s Most Experienced Wedding Musicians

This guide is for couples looking for experienced musicians for a church wedding, civil ceremony or wedding reception in Ireland. The musicians below include professional wedding string quartets, female wedding singers, singer-pianists and choirs with extensive experience performing at wedding ceremonies around Ireland.

You can view each musician’s ChurchMusic.ie profile for more information, listen to examples of their music and make a direct enquiry. You can also browse wedding musicians by musician type or find wedding musicians by county.

The Corrib String Quartet

The Corrib Quartet have been specialising in weddings, blessings, receptions, dinners, corporate functions and birthdays for over twenty years and are one of the most sought after string quartets in Ireland.

With their wide repertoire of music they are able to meet every musical desire, and are able to individually tailor your wedding mass.

They are happy to arrange any special piece of music not included in their repertoire and are delighted to accompany singers. There is no extra cost for this service.

If budget is a consideration, couples can also consider their string trio option of two violins and a cello. Other combinations of instruments are also available.

View The Corrib String Quartet profile & enquire

Róisín Ní Bhriain – Singer, Flautist & Pianist

Róisín Ní Bhriain BMus, MMus (Performance.), is a professional flautist, pianist and singer who has a First Class Honours Masters Degree in Flute Performance from the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin.

Róisín has over 15 years' experience performing at hundreds of wedding ceremonies around Ireland, and collaborates regularly with other instrumentalists, including harpists and guitarists for weddings, funerals, recitals, concerts, musicals and other special events.

Róisín has performed with the RTÉ Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, The Irish Philharmonic Orchestra, The Hibernian Orchestra and the City of Dublin Chamber Players.

Róisín is also on the Panel of Music Examiners at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin, and teaches Flute, Piano and Music Theory at Castleknock School of Music.

Róisín is a fluent Irish speaker and sings in both English agus as Gaeilge.

View Róisín Ní Bhriain’s wedding music profile & enquire

Sirona Strings

Sirona Strings provide live string music for wedding ceremonies and other special occasions, combining classical elegance with a modern approach to wedding music.

Their repertoire includes classical favourites alongside contemporary songs, giving couples the flexibility to create wedding ceremony music that feels both personal and distinctive.

Couples considering live strings for their ceremony can view Sirona Strings’ profile to find out more about their repertoire, availability and wedding music options.

View Sirona Strings wedding profile & enquire

Vltava String Quartet

Vltava offer a broad range of wedding music including classical, pop, film and Irish traditional music. If desired, there is also an experienced singer available.

Vltava can provide music for wedding ceremonies as well as drinks receptions and pride themselves on friendly, efficient customer service and the versatility to accommodate unusual song requests.

Vltava can also source other musicians where required, including piano, guitar or trumpet, and are happy to perform alongside family members or friends who would like to sing or play during the ceremony.

View Vltava String Quartet wedding profile & enquire Vltava String Quartet performing wedding music in Ireland

Claire Malone – Wedding Singer

Claire Malone is one of Ireland’s most experienced wedding singers. She performs at weddings, funerals and drinks receptions and offers a broad repertoire suitable for different styles of ceremony.

Having travelled internationally as lead female singer with ‘Stars from the Commitments’, Claire has performed for audiences ranging from large festivals to intimate private events.

Couples booking Claire for their wedding ceremony can also enquire about additional entertainment options for later in the wedding day.

View Claire Malone’s wedding singer profile & enquire

Eve Stafford – Wedding Singer

Eve is an award-winning singer specialising in vocal styles ranging from classical to modern music. Eve holds a Licentiate and Diploma in performance with the London College of Music.

Eve specialises in church wedding music, civil ceremonies and drinks reception music, with a range of wedding packages designed to suit different venues, musical tastes and budgets.

Her broad repertoire makes her suitable for couples who want to combine traditional ceremony music with more contemporary songs.

View Eve Stafford’s wedding singer profile & enquire

The Delta String Quartet

The Delta String Quartet are an experienced Cork-based wedding string ensemble providing music for ceremonies and drinks receptions.

They offer string quartet, trio and duo packages, allowing couples to choose an ensemble that suits their wedding, venue and budget.

Their repertoire ranges from classical wedding music to contemporary pop songs, giving couples considerable flexibility when choosing their wedding setlist.

View The Delta String Quartet wedding profile & enquire The Delta String Quartet performing wedding music in Cork

Eileen Coyle – Wedding Singer

Eileen Coyle is an experienced soprano and church singer with a repertoire spanning classical music, traditional Irish music and contemporary songs.

Her experience across both classical and contemporary styles gives couples flexibility when choosing music for different parts of their wedding ceremony.

Couples considering Eileen for their wedding can view her ChurchMusic.ie profile for more information about her music and to make a direct enquiry.

View Eileen Coyle’s wedding singer profile & enquire

Ancór Chamber Choir

Ancór is an award-winning Limerick-based chamber choir conducted by Cecilia Madden. They have a wide repertoire ranging from Renaissance music to modern songs and are happy to accommodate requests.

Their wedding repertoire includes music by composers such as Bach and Mozart alongside more contemporary material.

Ancór’s members are also multi-instrumentalists, allowing different musical arrangements to be incorporated into a wedding ceremony.

View Ancór Chamber Choir’s wedding profile & enquire

Jenny O’Brien – Wedding Singer

Jenny O’Brien is a professional wedding vocalist with fifteen years' experience as a wedding ceremony music specialist.

She provides music for ceremonies and receptions, and her experience performing at different types of wedding ceremonies allows her to help couples choose music that fits naturally into their ceremony.

View Jenny O’Brien’s wedding singer profile & enquire

Jean Elliott-Murphy – Wedding Singer

Jean Elliott-Murphy MA BMus has over 20 years' performance experience across weddings, theatre, television, recording studios and concerts.

Jean is a trained soprano and teaches at the Jean Elliott School of Singing in Cork. Her repertoire covers pop, folk, traditional and classical music.

She can also advise couples on wedding ceremony music choices and accommodate requests that add a personal element to the ceremony.

View Jean Elliott-Murphy’s wedding singer profile & enquire

How to choose an experienced wedding musician

Experience is particularly useful when choosing wedding ceremony music because musicians need to understand the structure and timing of the ceremony as well as the music itself. An experienced wedding musician can help with song placement, repertoire choices and adapting the music to the ceremony, venue and musicians involved.

The musicians featured in this guide have established wedding performance experience and individual profiles on ChurchMusic.ie. Before choosing a musician, listen to their recordings, review their repertoire and contact them directly to discuss the date, venue and type of ceremony you are planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I book a wedding musician in Ireland?

Popular wedding singers, string quartets and other ceremony musicians can receive bookings well in advance, particularly for Saturdays and popular wedding dates. Once your ceremony venue and date are confirmed, it is sensible to begin contacting musicians.

What type of musician is best for a church wedding?

This depends on the atmosphere you want to create. A wedding singer with piano, harp or guitar can work particularly well for vocal ceremony music, while a string quartet can provide instrumental music before, during and after the ceremony. Choirs, organists and traditional Irish musicians are also popular choices.

Can wedding musicians help us choose ceremony music?

Yes. Experienced wedding musicians will generally be familiar with the different parts of a wedding ceremony and can suggest appropriate pieces based on your musical preferences and the type of ceremony you are having.

How can I find wedding musicians in my county?

ChurchMusic.ie allows you to browse wedding musicians by county as well as by musician type, making it easier to find performers who are available to travel to your wedding venue.

Find music for your wedding ceremony

Compare musicians, listen to performances and contact wedding musicians directly through ChurchMusic.ie. Browse female wedding singers, wedding string quartets, singer-pianists, wedding choirs and other ceremony musicians throughout Ireland.

You may also find our guide to classical church wedding songs for walking down the aisle useful when planning your ceremony music.