Harlequin

WEDDING TESTIMONIALS AND REPORTS...

Hi You Guys, Just some short lines to thank you for a wonderful day of entertainment at our wedding. What can i say? Harlequin were awesome. Four set ups without a hitch. First for my arrival, then for the service, then for the bar and then for the post dinner dancing. Everyone has raved about you. The floor was never empty and at times was even too crowded. Three generations were able to dance and enjoy your music to absolute delight. I have been raving about Harlequin at every opportunity. If you have a wedding client who wants to hear an experience from the horses mouth I would be happy for you to give them my mobile (xxx xxxxxxx) to provide a reference. Kind regards, Mairéad and Mark (National Yacht Club, September 2009)

Hi Shane, This is long overdue but I'd like to drop you this short note to say thanks a million for a great night on the 13th of August, you really helped to make the day for us. I've always been a firm believer that you need two things to make a great wedding; 1. the meal & 2. the band, well the hotel looked after the former and Harlequin absolutely stole the show thereafter. After hearing you guys perform at the wedding fair in Moyvalley Hotel there was only one band for us, from the seven song playlist we heard including "You can call me Al" (to which I was sold on by the way), every song was performed to perfection and really illustrated the guys talents and extensive repertoire. From the time of booking the professionalism was excellent with swift responses to e-mails and any other of our queries. Even our pre-dance meeting with Shane was great and really put us at ease, needless to say we had a fantastic night and the floor was packed and a great time was had by all. Our wedding is still talked about and everyone has complimented our choice of entertainment on the night. The guys (especially Shane) really made us feel special on the day and we found the whole performance very personal and enjoyable. We have had absolutely no problem in recommending Harlequin to all and sundry thinking of getting married - you guys are the real deal. Many thanks again and I will be echoing these sentiments on the weddings online website. Regards, Kevin & Karen Lusk (Mullingar Park Hotel, August 2009)

Hi Paul, Shaner, How's it going buddy. Louise and I are back in the land of the living after a mad 3-4 weeks. We had a great Honeymoon in Italy and the views and hotels were literally 5 star. I have nominated you for WEDDING ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR. I would like to say a few words to both yourself and Shane now I'm back to speed with work. Personally, i've been to many weddings over the last 10 years and not being biased ours was streets ahead of any of them. Yes the weather held out, food was excellent, reception venue (The Glenview) has great views and the church was a fantastic setting. But the ambience of the day and the energy was superb and this is down to you guys throughout the day. Your ceremony vocalist and string-quartet was awesome and many people have said so without being asked to. I would strongly recommend any bride or groom to take this up. Shane, your guitar duo for our drinks reception was really special and there were some really appropriate tunes at that time of the day. When the band came on for the next 3 hrs there was never a space free on that floor. Music was just right and appropriate for all ages. Letting people sing (inc. my most accomplished version of American Pie), and PJ sing to everyone and gary play the harmonica added to it. Our first dance was really special and Shane built up the crowd and we cant wait to see the video as this was included in our package. I actually think Shane at times thought he was part of our family and was disappointed for having to finish. I think he went way over schedule and we are very grateful. So many people the next morning and since have commented upon your band. I am very happy to send you some pictures once we finalise them, copy of a video and / or make any comments on your website / anything you may think you want from us? It was a great occasion and it would be good to catch up when we are over in the future to just say hi and maybe listen to you again. Keep up those Irish smiles going for the World Cup Guys. See you back in Ireland soon for a cuppa or maybe a Guinness!!! Fretters (Lee and Louise Fretwell) August (Glenview Hotel, 2009)

Hi Paul and Shane and all at Harlequin, Firstly I have to apologise as I am sooo embarrased that it has taken me nearly 3 months to write a huge and very long overdue thank you for making our wedding the BEST WEDDING EVER!!! I knew Harlequin were good when I booked you guys but in all honesty I had absolutely no idea how good. I have been to lots of weddings over the last few years and Harlequin really stand out as a far superior and professional band, you are just in a completely different league. The way Shane introduced us into the room and onto the dancefloor was fantastic, it was like a fanfair !!!! And you really kept that momento going all night with all the little bride and groom songs and of course a little bit of ACDC for the boys and everything else in between !!! You really were far beyond what we ever expected - and Shane yes you are a lunatic - but a great one - you were just BRILLIANT. I know at one stage I asked what time it was cause I didn't think I could physically dance anymore and it as only 12.45!!! I was nervous in the lead up to our wedding as we have relatively small numbers and the wedding was on a Monday but I really honestly believe that because of you guys this just wasn't an issue - one of the best moments was about quarter to two when I looked down at the room and EVERY SINGLE person in the room was on the dancefloor, and I mean literally not one person was at the bar or in their seat. That is when I said to myself - We've nailed it - best wedding ever...and ALL THANKS to Harlequin. My Dad's friend said he's never seen anything like the dancing in his ENTIRE life!!! If I was to give advice to anyone organising their wedding - pay the money for a really good band and forego something else. The band 'HARLEQUIN' really do make your whole day, what people remember afterwards is how much fun they had at night !! Our guests are still talking about how great our wedding was and it is all down to you guys for sure. I know one of our bridesmaids was on looking to book you for here own wedding so the recommendation really speaks for itself !!!! A big THANK you once again and apologies that it has taken me so long - I'm a bit of a disaster at stuff like that !!! Thanks again Harlequin, Valerie & Gary, (Finnstown House, 21st December 2009)

Hi Shaney, What can we say, WOW!!! Thank you soo much for the fantastic music at our wedding the crowd was tough and you got them all going!!! Fair Play! We were truly delighted with Harlequin but 3 hours wasn't enough!! Any chance you can get a local gig in Drogheda!! Everyone was raving about the music and Harlequin was the perfect ending to the perfect day!!! Shane, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts you are absolutely talented and gifted at what you do and a true people's person. You did catch the crowd out on a number of occasions with your mock version of New York New York.... LOVE IT!!! Our guests couldn't believe how personal you were with myself and Paul and thought that we were childhood friends!!! Like we'd hang around with your sort!!! LOL!! No seriously thank you for the amazing service from Start to Finish!! You defo pay for what you get! Send our regards to the rest of the lads too. We wish you and the lads every success in the future and keep doing what you're doing puttin' smiles on peoples faces with fantastic music, it is the food for the soul after all! Keep in touch, your Harlequin groupies Gem & Paul - BIG x (Castle Durrow, July 2009)

Shane, Know you are busy and I apologise for not e-mailing you sooner, but yet intruding. Thank you more than I can say for adding to the joy and happiness of John and my wedding (Killashee, June 2nd 2009). The band were superb, no other word for it. Everything was right and we loved the way you brought us in for the first dance and our going away. All the guests who commented had only good and great things to say. Thank you so much for the piano recital at our arrival. It was a lovely surprise. All things come to an end but that is to allow even better things to happen. The end of the wedding preparations was the start of our married life. We had a lovely, busy honeymoon in Italy, John came back for a short time to Saudi and is now in Brisbane waiting for my arrival which should be sometime in October. We'll be talking about Harlequin, probably at every wedding we attend in future. Thanks so much for our salsa and line-dancing sets. We never imagined you were so versatile. Our guests loved that part so much. Until we cross paths again, Wishing you many many successful years of happy entertaining. Eibhlin and John (Kilashee House Hotel, June 2009)

Hi Shane, Just back to work today!!! Our honeymoon went brilliantly! Strangely enough I am happy to be back to work at the K. I just wanted to pop you an email to thank you and the guys for the amazing entertainment you provided on our wedding day! I really do not think it could have gone any better, at least 20 people told me they had to stop them selves from crying at the ceremony!!! It was truly awesome Shane. It got better as the day went on, it really was the icing on an amazing cake!!! Drop in any time for a cuppa / call me when you're in-house. I'd be delighted to natter more and thank you all in person. Chat soon! (XX for privacy reasons this customer's name has been removed XX) Event Manager, The Kildare Hotel, Spa & Country Club | Straffan , Co.Kildare. (Wineport Lodge, June 2009)

Hi Shane, I hope you are well. We are finally back to work and back to normal life! I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the brilliant night you gave us and our guests in Dromoland. From the entertainment during dinner to the dancing on the chairs at the end of the night - everyone had a ball and are still congratulating us on our choice of band!! Thank you so much for everything you did on the day/night. Your ceremony was particularly beautiful - everybody raved about it. What a lovely start to our marriage. Thanks again, Anna & Darren, (Dromoland Castle, April 2009)

Hiya Shane, Thank you so so much for playing at our wedding. You and the guys were just brilliant. Absolutely made our evening! The amount of people asking about you's the next day was unreal. You really impressed both us and our guests. The compliments were flying. You absolutely played your hearts out. We honestly had the best day of our lives. The ceremony music and the jazz recital at our drinks reception was all terrific! And the floor was full all night too - who knew they'd all dance for so long? Roisin and I loved everything you provided. We are so delighted we chose Harlequin as our wedding entertainment. Thank you so much. We really mean that. A very good friend of mine Eimear, will be contacting you soon. She just got engaged and is looking into bands. I gave your details to her. She loved Harlequin at our wedding. She'll surely book also. Hope you're all keeping well and your own wedding must be coming up soon. :-) I really hope you have as good a day out as you gave us. Best of luck and thanks again for really helping to make our day one to remember. You certainly did that. Well done Harlequin. Worth every cent! If word of mouth means anything, you'll be flying! Take it easy, Roisin & Ruaidhri (Seafield, September 2009)

Thanks a million for Saturday. You guys were fantastic and rocked the place! TOP CLASS WORK YOU GUYS! - Tamarisk & David (Lisnavagh, July 2008)

The music was without doubt the highlight of our wedding day. Thanks so much for everything. You were truly outstanding and everyone has been singing your praises. Thanks again for a fantastic show. Loved it! 10 out of 10! - Jane & Mark, (Barnabrow Country House, July 08)

Harlequin are excellent. You were so nice to deal with and very nice and helpful to deal with from Start to finish. We had a fantastic night. Caroline, (Lough Rynn Castle, July 08)

I honestly couldn’t recommend you guys more - I’m telling everyone that listens that Harleuquin are my wedding band! We're really getting geared up for another great night in your company! – Mareid and Michael (Castle Martyr Resort, June 2008)

Harlequin are excellent I've seen them twice at this stage and due a third visit next week! Can't get enough. For me it was all about feeling confident that I am getting a professional service and even the smallest things such as email were spot on and the fact that you didn't have to go to somebody's wedding to hear them. I would have absolutely hated that! The music is super and completely live I travelled nearly 2hrs and was so glad I made the journey!! Definitely go and see the guys you won't be disappointed! – Gemma, Castle Durrow (July 2009)