TESTIMONIALS

December 2023 (NYE Private Party)

Vanessa was incredible and such a great addition to our New Year's Eve party. Her communication was excellent and everything went perfectly. The guests all commented on her beautiful voice and I was delighted to hear all the songs I requested, played. I will definitely be recommending her and I hope to use her services for my Big Birthday in the future. Elaine.

December 2023 (Corporate Christmas Party)

The event was perfect and had such lovely compliments about you from team and clients. Sorry I missed saying thank you in person – especially as we won't see you next year! Hoping still that our paths will cross again. All the best with the cruise, you deserve it all and hope it’s everything you want it to be for you. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas when it comes! Davina

November 2023 (Corporate Event)

Hi Vanessa. Thank you for all your help, the event and the evening was great 😊. It was a pleasure working with you! All the best for the future! Megan, Events Executive

July 2023 (Wedding)

We hired Vanessa for our Wedding as our previous singers cancelled very last minute and she was absolutely incredible! Not only was she available at such short notice but she made sure to make our day extra special. We had great communication throughout the booking process right up until the day, she was so lovely and kind and understanding, she interacted with all of our guests and even the children were up and dancing. Vanessa was truly incredible and we cannot wait until we are able to find another reason to hire her again! We have heard nothing but lovely lovely comments from near enough all of our guests and some have already requested her details so they can book her for their events. Every single song was performed with such care and emotion, we just absolutely cannot sing her praise high enough. Thankyou Vanessa for truly making our day so special. You were an incredible addition to our day and we are very grateful and appreciative of you and your amazing talents.

May 2023 (50th Wedding Anniversary)

"Hi Vanessa. We all thought you were terrific. Thank you for accommodating us regarding just playing during the food, learning The Godfather theme for our opening dance, accompanying Rebecca for her song and of course for all your singing and playing right up to 6.00 p.m. It was a nice backdrop even while just a few of us were having tea at the end. Your music was all lovely and just the right vibe for our party. We do hope we get to see you on another occasion. Thank you once again." Brian and Pauline.

August 2022 (Wedding)

"Vanessa played at my wedding ceremony and drinks reception and was absolutely amazing. She has the most fantastic voice and played all the songs we asked for even going as far as learning two particular songs that we requested. So many of our guests commented that they loved listing to her play and sing. She is extremely helpful and her communication before the wedding was exceptional. I would most definitely recommend Vanessa to anyone!!!" Kelly

April 2022 (70th Birthday Party)

"Vanessa. Thank you so much for last night. You were wonderful and set the right tone. Very professional and made the evening memorable. Well done." Roger.

December 2021 (Wedding)

"Hello darling. Thank you so much for being a part of our day. You felt like part of the family. You were a big hit with your singing and playing. You were perfect." Neil and Bryan.

August 2021 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. What can I say but a massive thank you. You helped make our wedding day so special. From the moment you started playing for the guests, then to walking into you playing and then listening to you during dinner, it was all fabulous. The guests were still talking about how good you were the next day. Thank you again. Hopefully we will get to hear you sing and play again very soon." Helen x

August 2021 (Wedding)

“Our beautiful daughter got married yesterday and we had the wonderful Vanessa Hastings singing throughout the whole day - guests arriving, the ceremony and through the reception and wedding breakfast. What a fabulous choice we made, she was the perfect entertainment anyone could wish for at a wedding. A classy and very talented lady who sang every song with superb-tone and perfection. Guests were approaching me throughout the day on her amazing pitch and ability to perform. Well done Vanessa - we would recommend you every time to anyone wanting the real wow factor for entertainment at a wedding.” Angela

February 2020 (Wedding)

"A beautiful performance Vanessa. Thanks so much." Laurence

February 2020 (Corporate Dinner)

"Hi Vanessa. Thank you so much for your fab performance at our event at the Chiswick Clayton Hotel. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the quality of your playing, singing and choice of songs, all perfectly complimenting our evening. Top class!! We hope you're available next time." Evan

December 2019 (NYE)

"Vanessa - thank you so so much once again! Everyone loved it. All our customers are so happy. Our best NYE at Derwish by far! Duygu"

December 2019 (Corporate Christmas Reception)

"Hi Vanessa. You were amazing and lots of comments from clients to say how lovely and Christmassy it all felt with you playing.

Someone who I was talking to came up to me because they didn’t realise you were live, you were so good. Can’t thank you enough and will certainly leave great feedback with Entertainment Nation." Davina

June 2019 (Wedding Anniversary)

"Hi Vanessa. Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the beautiful music that you sang for our afternoon tea on Sunday. Everyone was in awe of your beautiful voice and I have constantly had feedback that they thought you were brilliant. I will definitely recommend you and book you again for future functions. Thank you for heling to make our day more special. Jackie x"

May 2019 (Wedding)

"I just want to say another massive thank you for playing and singing for us on Saturday. It really did make our wedding ceremony. I can't tell you how many people came up to us after and during the evening to say how amazing you were. One couple who are married and who have renewed thier vows, said that if they did it again, they would for sure book you. Honestly, you were outstanding!" Heather

April 2019 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. We just wanted to drop you an email to thank you for your amazing performance at our wedding on Saturday. You made our special day even more magical by providing the perfect musical accompaniment to the day. All of guests commented on just how fantastic you sounded and how amazing your baby grand piano shell looked. Your performances of Latch and Rather Be were perfect and will stay with us for ever. Thank you again. Damen and Sophie x"

March 2019 (Wedding)

"Vanessa - Just a big thank you for playing on our wedding day! We had many compliments on your talents. Thank you again. Kind regards. Charlotte x"

December 2018 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. Thank you so much for the amazing piano playing and singing last Saturday at our wedding. We have had so many comments on how lovely your voice is! If you have a website etc where I can give you a review please let me know. Catherine"

December 2018 (Corporate)

"Really look forward to working with you again sometime soon – you did a brilliant job for us on the night!" Tracy, Sytner Group at The Savoy

November 2018 (Corporate)

"In a word, you were SUPERB! Always a pleasure to listen to you playing and singing. Thank you for coming to Pendley for us." Keith

August 2018 (Wedding)

"Vanessa played at our wedding on 18 August at the Swan Hotel in Bedford and absolutely smashed it! Had everyone dancing. Highly recommended." John & Liz

June 2018 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. Jo and I just wanted to thank you for the incredible performance at our wedding. We can't describe how amazing we thought it was. The feedback we got from our friends and family was brilliant and they were particularly blown away with Jo's entrance song, which you absolutely nailed! I can't wait to work with you on something again in the near future." Craig & Jo X

May 2018 (50th Birthday Party)

"Dear Vanessa. Sorry I didn't get to thank you personally last night but everyone thought you were excellent as did I. I am very glad I found you as you helped to make my Birthday so great. I hope our paths cross again som time." Jeremy

May 2018 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. Just want to say a massaive thank you for singing and playing at our wedding. You were brilliant and lots of friends and family commented on this also. We would highly recommend you to any of our friends and family. Many thanks again." Michelle and Kieran

April 2018 (40th Birthday Party)

"Morning Vanessa. Thank you so much for everything. You were AMAZING. It really did just make the evening. Hope to doit again soon. I just need to have another party! Catherine

ADD TO EVENT REVIEW:

I’m not normally one to write reviews but felt compelled to do so after Vanessa’s fantastic performance at my 40th birthday party. She has a beautiful voice and she really made the evening. I could not recommend her more.

December 2017 (Wedding)

"Vanessa you looked beautiful and you sounded beautiful and I'm so glad we found you! We absolutely loved you being a part of our wedding day! We would love demo recordings of all the special songs we chose!" Karen - Bride

August 2017 (Wedding)

"Vanessa performed at our wedding on 5th August at The Sculpture Gallery, Woburn. From start to finish Vanessa was so fabulous to deal with; she was so friendly and flexible with song choices and her availability to meet and speak on the phone. The music sounded just gorgeous through the gallery as I walked down the aisle and through the wedding breakfast, thank you Vanessa x" Sarah - Bride

July 2017 (Birthday Party)

"Hey Vanessa. Thanks for singing so beautifully last night. The party was really chilled with a great vibe and I've had great feedback about you. Never in doubt! Use me as a reference and I will give you a glowing one! Tony x"

June 2017 (Wedding Anniversary)

"Vanessa. Wow what a day. We would just like to say A Bigggg Thank You for making our day extra special. From the minute you arrived it was clear that our special day was going to be amazing. As soon as you set the piano up it transformed our marquee into a beautiful venue - my family and friends were amazed and they all commented on your singing and said my day could not have been any better - it was and I quote "one of the most beautiful wedding blessings they had been too". You even bought my husband and guests to tears singing my Song "you're my best friend". Thank you again for a fab day and I'll send a pic soon. Sharon & Anthony xx"

May 2017 (Wedding)

"Good Morning Vanessa. I just wanted to thank you for your lovely music at Laura and Geoff's wedding last Friday. It was such a wonderful day and we can't stop thinking about it. Many of our guests commented on your beautiful voice. My particular favourite was when you sang Bruno Mars during the signing of the register. It brought tears to one of my daughter's eyes as well! Well the happy couple are now on their honeymoon in California and I'm sorting all the bits and bobs out and trying to keep the flowers alive! Many thanks again. Deborah x"

May 2017 (Birthday Party)

"Dear Vanessa. Thank you so much for performing at my Birthday party at La Casa restaurant. It was absolutely perfect and enjoyed by everyone. We have received many thank you letters from our guests with many complimentary comments about you and how much they enjoyed your music. We hope to see you again soon. A big thank you once agan!

April 2017 (Wedding)

"Hello Vanessa. I did not get to speak to you on Saturday but I just wanted to say a big thank you to you. So many people came to me to say how great you were. Thank you so much and I hope you enjoyed your weekend. xx" Jade

March 2017 (Funeral)

"Good evening vanessa. I wanted to drop you a line to say you were amazingly breath taking yesterday and I couldn't have wished for a more perfect tribute for my Mum. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you so much." Kerry

January 2017 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. Thank you so so much for playing piano yesterday at High Rocks. Having you play through dinner was just perfect!" Charlotte and Adam

December 2016 (New Year's Eve Corporate Event)

"Hi Vanessa. Thank you for performing. You were great and the feedback was brilliant! Hope to work with you again!" Green & Fortune Events

December 2016 (Christmas Party)

"Hi Vanessa. Thanks again for another great evening! Merry Christmas!" Carols and drinks with Trevor and Billie

October 2016 (60th Birthday party and 10th Wedding Anniversary)

"Hi Vanessa. It was so great to meet you yesterday & to say thank you so much for coming all this way to play for us. Everybody we have spoken to today and last night have said you sounded brilliant with such talent and your baby grand white piano shell they thought was a hit. Hope you got home safely and not to late and to wish you a very happy well deserved holiday. Hope to see you again soon. Love Paul & Jan X"

August 2016 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. My wife and I would like to thank you again for performing at our wedding, your voice and talent is truly amazing and really added to the atmosphere. Many of our guests commented on how lovely your singing was which is nice to share with you. Also a special thank you for learning 'Peggy Sue' Charlotte's face lit up as she heard you singing her song! We would be more than happy to recommend you to others and to Chilston Park in the future. Thanks again" Paul & Sarah x

August 2016 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. Still catching up on all my thank you's and wanted to say thanks to you for making our day perfect! The faux grand piano and the music and singing was just as we had hoped. All our guests made lovely comments on your performance and we have recommended you to them, so you did really well I hope you managed to get away ok. Also the '500 Miles' song by the Proclaimers was one of our family Christmas karaoke all time favourites, so it was an apt request at the end! I felt quite sad the next day when the event was over and all family members gone, but we will have many happy memories of the day." Linda Knox xx

"Hi Vanessa. We would like to say thank you thank you thank you for your amazing playing and singing at our wedding reception last Saturday. You were wonderful and everyone said how much they enjoyed your music and what a lovely friendly girl you are. You really made our day feel special so again thank you very much. I hope every thing was okay for you." Leslie Knox xx 

August 2016 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. Just want to say a huge thank you from myself and Nishi. You were really good and heard some great feedback. So sorry we weren't around to hear most of your set as we hadn't realised how busy we would get. Hopefully we will hear you sing again one day X". Deepa

August 2016 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. Thank you ever so much for being our pianist on our wedding day! It was a shame that I did not get the chance to say thank you in person before you left. I know that learning 6 new songs in such a short period of time is not an easy task. You played our music so perfectly! Thank you again also for letting my bridesmaid, Ada, to use your piano. Without your help, my surprise performance for Mike would not be possible. Both Mike and I are grateful for that :). We wish you all the best for more heart-warming and successful performances in the future!" Heidi and Mike xx

July 2016 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you so much for playing at the wedding. Everyone love it and I think the grand piano made such a nice addition to the room! Thanks so much." Rachel and Ben

June 2016 (Wedding)

"Thank you so much for yesterday. It was lovely hearing you play and Kate enjoyed her first dance song! I hope you had a good journey home. X" Maria

May 2016 (Corporate booking)

"Morning Vanessa. Many, many thanks for last night. I thought you were absolutely great and you pitched it perfectly and you were well received by all those I spoke to. Thanks again and I wish you well for the future." Mike

April 2016 (Wedding)

"We both, from the bottom of our hearts, wanted to say the biggest thank you to you for our wedding. You were completely fabulous and everyone commented on how amazing you were. Thank you so much for making our day special, and I hope you had fun playing for us. THANK YOU - it was just wonderful! xxxxx" Sam

April 2016 (Wedding)

"Hi lovely Vanessa! Thank you so so much for your exquisite singing yesterday! We had a really great day and we all thought you were great, perfect in fact! You were my lucky find of the whole thing and we'll certainly be thinking of you on the next occasion. Sue x"

March 2016 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. You sang beautifully for us yesterday. Everyone said that your voice was amazing. Thank you so much! Bernadette & David xXx"

February 2016 (Wedding)

"We had the wonderful Vanessa at the venue on Saturday night, entertaining guests at the champagne reception. Not only was she such a friendly person to work with and extremely easy going, she was such an incredible pianist. For anyone looking for something different to have at their pre-breakfast definitely give Vanessa a call :-)". The Meridian Grand, London

February 2016 (Valentine's Dinner)

"Dear Vanessa. I wanted to thank you for the wonderful music. I very much enjoyed my evening! Warmest regards, Leo"

January 2016 (80th Birthday party)

"Dear Vanessa. Thank you for a fantastic evening of entertainment yesterday at my wife's surprise 80th Birthday party. Your performance was absolutely superb and everybody enjoyed it. After numerous emails back and forth I feel almost sorry to say goodbye. I wish you well Vanessa - all the very best for the future. Thanks again. Fred xxx"

December 2015 (Corporate Christmas Party)

"Vanessa. Thank you for your excellent entertainment, and your company, on Friday. Everyone very much enjoyed it. Very best wishes for a happy Christmas." Peter Radcliffe.

October 2015 (50th Birthday Party)

"Hi Vanessa. Thank you so much for Friday night. You were fantastic and everyone really enjoyed themselves. The weekend went so fast but the whole occasion was brilliant! Thank you for being part of our special weekend - it was much appreciated." Paul and Louise.

September 2015 (Golden Wedding Anniversary)

"Hi Vanessa. Just a big THANK YOU for singing for us last evening. It was a lovely day and everybody enjoyed it. Many people commented on how good you were, so well done you. Wishing you all the very best for the future. Love Sandy x"

September 2015 (70th Birthday Party)

"Hi Vanessa. Thanks for such a super entertainment on Saturday. You were perfect. Good luck with growing the business, you deserve it! Love Sue and Peter."

August 2015 (60th Birthday Party)

"Dear Vanessa. Thank you so much for everything you did to make Andy's 60th Birthday so amazing. Everyone very much enjoyed your singing and music, and we have received a lot of very complimentary messages about you from our guests . It was great to hear so many people singing along. It was truly a wonderful evening, thank you. I have attached a few photos I thought you would enjoy. A big thank you once again and hopefully we will see you again soon. With very best wishes, Lynn xx"

August 2015 (Wedding)

"Dear Vanessa, just a quick note to thank you so much for your performance here on Saturday - your input to the ceremony and reception afterwards made for a perfect afternoon for all of us and was much enjoyed by everyone with loads of positive feedback from many of our guests. With our very best wishes, kind regards, Anthony & Sheila x"

August 2015 (Wedding)

"Vanessa. Thank you so much for all your work on Saturday. You were without doubt the star of the day! Everyone absolutely loved you as did we. Money well spent:-) With love and thanks, Andrew and Charlotte Buchan!"

July 2015 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. Thank you so so much for playing at our wedding. You were absolutely amazing. We had lots of lovely comments from all the guests. Good luck with all the other weddings you have coming up and I will definitely be recommending you to everyone xx" Kristelle - Bride

July 2015 (Wedding)

"Vanessa. I was one of the guests at Ali and Ruth's wedding. Can I compliment you on being a wonderful addition to their day. Loved your choice of songs for both sessions and felt they really went well with the moment, especially the dinner set. So, from a pair of strangers enjoying the day, you really did enhance the whole pleasure of the event." Roger and Diane

July 2015 (Wedding)

"Dear Vanessa. Wow where to begin with you!!! Has anyone ever told you how wonderful you are? Not only are you off the scale with singing and playing the piano but you are just such a lovely person. I have had so many people from the wedding say how great you were. I have two particular favourite stand out moments of the day. One was the whole of the church service and the second which was you singing mine and Andy's special songs. Just Andy and I sat with you listening to your words and absorbing the meaning and ambience is priceless. Is there any chance of a recording of those songs and possibly our hymns? Lots of love and thanks, Shelley X"

June 2015 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. Hope your return trip went well. "Sounded like Eva Cassidy" said one friend; "Voice of an angel" said another - the list was on going. Tracey and I would like to thank you tremendously for all your hard work. If anyone is looking for music in the future I will champion your cause. Take care and good luck." Regards Pete and Tracey Davies

May 2015 (Wedding)

"Hi again Vanessa. Just a quick note with some photos of us to thank you so much for singing at our wedding. The whole day was a dream. Our guests loved your singing so much! You made everything so easy - very professional with a beautiful voice. Thank you once again." Love Hannah and Matt

"Hi Vanessa. Just a message to say how amazing you were on Saturday. Everyone commented on how brilliant you were! Thank you sooo much! Love Hannah xx"

April 2015 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. A huge thank you for playing at our Wedding at Horsted Place. So many of our family and friends came up to us and commented at how wonderful your playing and singing were and how very much they enjoyed it. They made comments such as "What a velvety voice", "What an amazing find" and "This is perfect and Vanessa is the icing on the cake." We had the most wonderful day and your music really added to the magic and romance of the occasion and made it even more special for us and our guests. We wish you all the very best and thank you once again." Mike and Veronica

February 2015 (Valentine's Day)

"We were sitting near the window in the dining room and your voice was beautiful. We could hear it in the background. I might have to get you to come to Ireland and sing again!" Rita - customer

"Hi Vanessa. Thank you so much for Saturday. We have had some wonderful feedback from staff and guests and will certainly be keeping your details for the future!" Ann-Maris - Sales Manager, DoubleTree By Hilton Cambridge

January 2015 (50th Birthday Party)

"You were off the scale fantastic. Outstanding!" Neil - Husband of the Birthday girl and party organiser

January 2015 (60th Birthday Party)

"Hi Vanessa. I just wanted to say a big thank you for making Marcia's 60th Birthday even more special!! She thoroughly enjoyed herself and absolutely loved the music - couldn't get her off the dance floor! Thank you very much!" Lucy - Daughter In law

December 2014 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. Just wanted to say thank you for playing at our wedding. It was such a perfect day. Thought you might like to see a picture of you performing with Claire! Happy New Year!" Deborah - Bride

December 2014 (21st Birthday Party)

"Hi Vanessa. I'm just emailing you to thank you for playing at my surprise 21st yesterday. It was a lovely surprise and I thought your playing and singing was great. The song choices were superb and everyone enjoyed them. My particular favourites were Human, Frankie Vallie and Galway Girl (the first time I heard it wasn't in PS I Love You though!). Thanks again and I hope to see you at a future family event." Olly - Birthday Boy

November 2014 (Quantum Care Christmas Party)

"Dearest Vanessa. You are such a brilliant professional and everyone just loved you so much. I hope you will return to us again sometime during 2015. Thank you again. With much love and wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas." Vicky - Co-ordinator

October 2014 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. Thank you sooo much for learning our special songs and for performing so brilliantly during our ceremony, reception and breakfast. We were so impressed with your repertoire. We hope you enjoyed the party afterwards and managed to recover from your performance :-)!" Thanks again - Beth

"Hi Vanessa. We really thought that a CD was playing - what a great voice! We loved all your song choices and can't believe you sang for so long!" - Guest comment

September 2014 (Wedding)

"Thank you soooo much for transcribing our processional song! Such a lovely surprise! So many amazing compliments about your performance. A huge thank you from the both of us in Africa." Catherine - Bride

August 2014 (Christening Party)

Vanessa played at my daughter's christening for 50 guests. Hard to sum up how amazing she is in 20 words (feedback from Event Sense website) - a very talented lady, a wonderful pianist with an incredible voice. Very personable. Rebecca - Mother

August 2014 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. The day was wonderful and we and everyone else had a fantastic day so thank you so much. Everyone commented on how good you were - I'm so pleased we chose you!" Carina - Bride

July 2014 (Wedding)

"Dear, dear Vanessa ........ What can I say! Your presence at our wedding helped make it absolutely perfect and you would not believe how many of our guests commented on how brilliant you were and asked how we found you! You also managed to dissolve my husband in the church! You have a stunning voice and are such a lovely person and we would like to wish you all the very best in the future. You have an incredible gift which should not be hidden or wasted. A quick question/favour .... Keith was so moved in the church that he didn't hear half of what you were singing and I wondered if you would be able to record our 4 songs somehow? So once again, many many thanks and I'll be sure to call upon you again if we ever have a need for a singer. Take care and keep singing." Mrs Sue Philips - Bride

July 2014 (Quantum Care Home)

Dear Vanessa, just a brief email to thank you so VERY MUCH for your brilliant performance at the Mead yesterday afternoon. I hope that you realise just how much fun and enjoyment you brought to our seniors and to us families. I hope that you will be able to return to us to sing some Christmas carols in December. Again, thank you so much for being such a lovely friendly performer and I shall wait to hear from you about the 7th. My best wishes. Vicky."

June 2014 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. We both are so grateful for the amazing singing and playing you did for our entire wedding day! The ceremony music was absolutely perfectly learnt and we couldn't believe you played I Won't Give Up purely by chance during the Signing of the Register, the wedding breakfast background songs were so in keeping (we loved Chanson D'Amour) and then the party music was superb. We are both so thrilled that we met you back in February! Thank you for sticking it out with us for the entire event!"

Carol and Mick - Bride and Groom

June 2014 (Burton's Biscuit Company Corporate Party)

"Hi Vanessa. Having just arrived home I thought I'd drop you a quick note to thank you for such a great job on Wednesday night. We all had a great time as a team, thanks in a big way to the fantastic entertainment from you. You have a beautiful voice, and you were great at getting everyone involved! It was a perfect way to mark the start of our new directorate - so thank you so much! I hope you enjoyed it too!" Nick - CFO

June 2014 (1st Birthday Party)

"Hi Vanessa. Thanks so much for the lovely music and for preparing all the lyrics. Much complimented and appreciated! Thanks also for accommodating our last minute plan change." Anjali - Host

June 2014 (70th Birthday Party)

"Thank you so much Vanessa for your live music. You did brilliantly! You have such a good repertoire and managed to entertain us for the whole five hours. It was such an important occasion for me having my whole family with me to celebrate. Safe travels back to Hertfordshire." Rita - Birthday girl

June 2014 (90th Birthday Party)

"Vanessa you were fantastic! We loved your music choices and your voice! Thank you so much for performing at Mummy's 90th. We were a bit worried that the music might be too loud for the guests but you performed brilliantly." Andie - Daughter

May 2014 (80th Birthday Party)

"Hi Vanessa. Just a few words to say thank you very much for performing at Dad's 80th. He loved Petula Clark and Dusty Springfield. We look forward to seeing you in the Summer for another party and hope the weather is better this time! Thanks again." Gary - Son

April 2014 (50th Wedding Anniversary)

"Dear Vanessa. Patti and I were delighted to hear some of our favourite songs, that you so kindly learnt for our 50th wedding anniversary. It was the icing on the cake. We hope to see you again at Bentley Golf Club this Christmas. All the best." Patti and Howard.

March 2014 (60th Birthday Party)

"Hi Vanessa. My Mum had a ball at her 60th. She really loved all the 60s and 70s music you played for her and I was busy handing out your flyers during the evening:-). Take care xx" Abigail - Daughter.

February 2014 (Valentine's Day/Wedding Booking)

"We are so glad we came to dinner at Maylands Golf Club on Valentine's Day to find you for our wedding this Summer. You are perfect for our day. Thanks also for singing The Rose for my fiancée. With best wishes and see you in June." Carol and Mick - Bride and Groom.

February 2014 (30th Birthday Party)

"Thank you so much Vanessa for performing at my Son's 30th. Your vast array of songs went down so well with the guests, and thanks a lot for making the effort to learn Bryan Adams :-). All the best to you!" Bob.

January 2014 (40th Birthday Party)

"Fab as always! Thanks again for performing at my Birthday - all of my friends were suitably impressed with your repertoire and singing. A very Happy birthday to me!"

Scott - Birthday Boy

December 2013 (Christmas Party)

"Thank you so much for a very entertaining Christmas lunch. We hope to see you again next year and have passed on our recommendations to management. Merry Christmas!"

Bentley Golf Club Christmas Lunch

December 2013 (Corporate Christmas Party)

"Thanks again Vanessa for a wonderful performance! It's a shame the Bursar wasn't around this year for a dance!"

Rhonda - Bradfield College Christmas Party

December 2013 (Christmas Party)

"Thank you Vanessa so much for singing at our Christmas Party. You were fantastic. Everyone commented on what fun they had on the day. We will be booking you again for next year's event. Thanks again." Graham - Harpenden Golf Club.

October 2013 (Corporate Party)

"You were great. Everyone loved it. Thank you for singing at our Halloween Party!" - Cath Kidston

"Your singing was amazing!" - Beth Scott

"You were totally fab. I am in awe!" - Hannah Crawt

"Your singing and playing was fantastic!" - Marlis Dunne

Cath Kidston Ltd Halloween Party

October 2013 (50th Wedding Anniversary)

Fabulous, faultless, fun, fantastic and many other words if I could only think of more beginning with F. You were great. Vanessa is the whole package and even when doing absolute party classics manages to avoid sounding in any way naff. Will be back in touch about Xmas very soon. Phil - 50th wedding anniversary.

October 2013 (Conservative Party Conference)

"Safe trip home. Thanks for being brilliant!" Scott, Commercial Director, The Conservative Party

"I gather you were a big hit at Conference!" Ben, Joint Managing Director, Hawtrey-Dene Ltd

September 2013 (Charity Ball)

"I want to thank you personally for coming along to Offenham's late summer ball and playing the keyboard and singing so beautifully. Many people have paid you great compliments. It was a magical evening and your lovely playing and singing made the time even more fabulous!" Sue - Charity Ball organiser.

August 2013 (Wedding)

"Vanessa. Thank you so much for singing at our wedding yesterday. It was truly amazing and the perfect ceremony set up what turned out to be a truly wonderful day. We got so many comments on how amazing your voice is and how well it fitted into the environment. We will certainly be recommending you and wish you all the best for the future!" Annelie and Dave - Bride and Groom.

August 2013 (Corporate Booking)

"Hi Vanessa. What a gig! Thank you so much for performing at Leeds Castle. We loved your song choices. How is the voice? We had such a good time and my legs are feeling it today. Once again well done and see you soon." Mike - Company Director

July 2013 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. I'd just like to take this opportunity and thank you for stepping in at short notice and making our special [wedding] day extra special. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and you played superbly, thank you again." Tony and Cecely - Bride and Groom.

June 2013 (Wedding)

"Dear Vanessa. We just wanted to thank you so much for playing at our wedding. Your beautiful voice added something special to our ceremony and later you really got the party going with your amazing range of music. A great time was had by all. So many of our guests enquired where we found such a "gem" so thank you again to a lovely lady with a lovely voice. Love Lesley & Keith." Lesley and Keith - Bride and Groom.

June 2013 (50th Wedding Anniversary)

"Thank you so much for the wonderful music you provided for us all on Saturday. Everyone has told us what a great time they had and how much they enjoyed your music. It really made the party go with a swing! Thank you once again." Sylvie and Dave

May 2013 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. I just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding at Pennyhill Park. You were really amazing and played Skinny Love so beautifully. My sincere apologies that I didn't get to speak to you on the day but I did hear you playing! Everybody had nothing but positive comments about you and we really appreciate the efforts you made to learn the songs we chose. Many thanks once again!" Haley and Aneel - Bride and Groom.

May 2013 (Christening)

"Fantastic!!! Thank you xxxxxxxxxx" Chris - Christening Party.

May 2013 (50th Birthday Party)

Vanessa came to my attention through her website. She brings a lovely fresh energy to her music and singing. It was my Sister's 50th surprise event and the entertainment worked perfectly in every way. Both kids and adults joined in and brought smiles to people's faces. Thank you, you were just what we were looking for! Nadine - Sister and Party Organiser for 50th Birthday Party.

March 2013 (70th Birthday Party)

"Thank you so much for your wonderful singing at my 70th Birthday reception. I was delighted with your performance and it was so lovely hearing some of my favourite songs. All the guests commented on how wonderful you were. Thanks again. xxx" Sue - 70th Birthday girl.

December 2012 (New Year's Eve)

"Thank you once again for your great selection of songs for our New Year's Eve celebrations. Guests commented that the choice of songs and volume was perfect for the occasion." Tracey - General Manager.

December 2012 (Corporate Christmas Booking)

"Vanessa you were absolutely marvellous today. Everyone thought so. I would have you back tomorrow. Your song selection was fantastic, worked a treat. I am still floating. We will have to have you back next year for our Christmas party. I have had so many kind words from the attendees remarking on your marvellous performance. Once again, thank you, you deserve to do so well! x" Rhonda - Bradfield College.

November 2012 (Restaurant)

"I love your music Vanessa. I think we should put you in the middle of the restaurant so the balance of sound is better and everyone can hear you." Peter - Owner - The Greyhound Restaurant.

September 2012 (60th Birthday Party)

"Hi Vanessa. Just wanted to thank you for the other night and helping to make my Mum's 60th so special with your professional and friendly approach. You were amazing and everybody there loved your voice (especially my rock star daughter). Will definitely recommend you if family/friends are looking for a singer. Thanks again." Zaara - Daughter.

September 2012 (Restaurant)

"Vanessa. We loved all the songs you performed during our lunch. We are going to come back on 28 October with the family for lunch to hear your entire set." Customers - The Greyhound Inn Restaurant.

August 2012 (Wedding)

"Dear Vanessa, Claire and I would like to thank you for performing so brilliantly on our special day. You played beautifully and our guests absolutely loved you. Your song choices were perfect and you played a major part in what was the happiest day of our lives. Thank you so much - we really appreciate what you did for us." Mike and Claire - Bride and Groom.

June 2012 (40th Birthday Party)

"Hi Vanessa. You saved the day. Fabulous set! It made the party. Jen was in very high spirits Sunday and I was thanked for suggesting you. Very well done!" Anthony - Host of 40th Birthday Party.

June 2012 (Public House)

"Hi Vanessa. We really enjoyed your music and the feedback was equally as positive. Lovely voice and lovely person. I hope to get a few more for the next one and we are all looking forward to it. See you on the 6th!" Nikki - General Manager - The Bell

May 2012 (Wedding)

"Dear Vanessa, I hope you are well? Jamie and I wanted to send you a quick email to say thank you so much for everything you did on our wedding day on 26th May. You were absolutely fantastic and we are so happy we found you. You made the hymns very fulfilling and the entrance and signing of the register music was beautiful! Your performance of 'you only live twice' for the exit sounded wonderful, and our ceremony with your lovely music is something we will remember for ever :) So many people kept saying to us how great you were and I am sorry that I did not get to speak to you in person. I hope we will have another opportunity to meet again some day." Tessa - Bride

May 2012 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa, apologies I didn't get to speak to you on the day but just wanted to say thank you very much for your wonderful playing and singing at our wedding yesterday. It was absolutely fabulous and really helped set the tone for the day! Everyone thought you were fantastic. Kind regards. Jodi and Scott xx" Jodi - Bride

"Hi Vanessa. It was lovely to see a lady singer at the wedding. We always see and hear harpists and string quartets but you were a lovely breath of fresh air." Gail and John - Photo Evolution

18 May 2012 (Corporate Booking)

"You are outstanding!" - Bruno DiGiulio, Guest, Knebworth Golf Club.

"You are excellent!" - Guest, Knebworth Golf Club.

"You sound like Mary Black. You must learn Song For Ireland!" - Guest, Knebworth Golf Club.

Knebworth Golf Club

14 April 2012 (Wedding)

"Hi Vanessa. Just to say thank you for performing at our wedding. You were absolutely fantastic and I really enjoyed having you there!!! I had so many guests and the venue management come and tell me how wonderful you were and wanted your name for future events. I was very proud to have such a lovely voice and sweet person sing for us all on our special day. The only complaint was that I had not booked you for long enough. You were worth every penny. Hopefully our paths will cross again sometime xxx"

Gretl - Bride