Testimonials
Monday 06th, February
What some of my clients have said :
Afternoon Derek,
Wishing you and your family a very happy new year. Just a note to say a sincere thank you for the amazing music during our drinks receptions (should have booked you for the meal also), myself and Denis were delighted and clearly so were all our guests as they couldn't stop talking about how wonderful you were. We had an amazing day and I'll send on some pictures as soon as I receive some! Thanks again.
Kind Regards,Jody
Jody & Dennis
Carlton House
29th December 2011
Hi Derek,
Just a quick note to say thanks a million for entertaining our guests
for the reception drinks.
They all loved you and were singing your praises! It was a total
surprise for the guests and it
went down a treat. Hope you were able to enjoy the day too and we will
highly reccommend you.
Thanks again,
Laura & Anthony
Cabra Castle
8th September 2011
Hi Derek,
I just wanted to drop you line to Thank you so so much for singing at our wedding reception. From the moment our guests arrived right up until everyone was called for dinner you really blew our guests away! I have to say I had booked you from looking at your website and the other great reviews, and although they were all fantastic I did not hear about you from word of mouth so I was was a teeny tiny bit apprehensive, but I'm so glad that i had nothing to worry about. Every single person at the wedding commented on how great your singing was and also the style of music you sing is just perfect for a wedding reception as there is such a wide range of age groups so it really pleases all tastes!! I have to say it really set the tone for the rest of the day so thank you so much. I would have no hesitation reccomending you to anyone I know for their wedding or for any other special event.
Thanks Again,
Ali & Stuart
Ballybeg House Co. Wicklow
2nd Sept 2011
Hi Derek,
We just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how delighted we were to have you singing at our drinks reception at our wedding in August .
You sure were a hit with all the guests , people are still talking about you. You created a great atmosphere .It was a pleasure to deal with you , you are a true professional and a gent with one amazing voice.
We would definitely recommend you to anybody in the future .
Thanks again
Kelda & Rob
Celtic Ross Hotel Cork
August 5th 2011
Hi Derek,
Just a quick mail to say Thanks a million for the singing on the 12th. Everyone is raving about you since it. All thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks again
Susan x
Susan & Paul Osprey Hotel Naas Aug 12th 2011
Dear Derek,
Thank you so much for performing at our wedding (30/04/11). So many people complimented what a lovely touch it was and how great you were! We would definitely recommend you again!
Orla & Derek
Royal Marine Hotel
April 30th 2011
Hiya Derek,
I hope you are well. A very big thank you for playing at our wedding. You were really super and we've had geat feedback from all our guests about you. Once again many thanks.
Regards,
Laura & Darren
Trim Castle
June 2nd 2011
Derek,
Thank you for your contribution to a perfect day. Everyone complimented us on the choice of singer and music - we knew from the first time we heard you that you were perfect for us. Thanks again - you are a true gent and a great professional and we'll definitely be calling you for future events. We would have no hesitation recommending you - you're one class act.
Brian and Fiona
Bellinter House - 22nd October 2010
Hi Derek,
Gavin and I are just back from honeymoon and we both wanted to say a massive thank you for providing such a great atmosphere to our pre dinner reception. So many people have complimented us for booking you and have only great things to say about the music and entertainment you provided. You really created a great atmosphere that continued on for the rest of the night.
Thanks again and we will be passing on your name to anyone who is in need of a great entertainer at their event!
Claire and Gavin-Tulfarris Hotel 23rd October 2010
PS I love the photos on your website!
Hi Derek,
I just want to say thanks a million. Everyone thought you were fab. If I'm having a party again you'll be top of my list. Thanks again.
Alaine Hughes
Castleknock Hotel
Hi Derek,
Thanks a million for yesterday. Everyone was talking about you. It was perfect for during the meal. All the best.
Mairead & Conor
Carrickdale Hotel
Co Louth
29th Oct 2010
Hi Derek,
Throughout all the wedding preparations we knew we had made the right choice with you and you certainly didn't disappoint on the day. You were a pleasure to deal with and are great value for money. We were so lucky to be able to get married at home and you fitted in perfectly with the day and you made everyone relaxed and thoroughly entertained! Everyone, including my 94 yr old gran loved your performance and I have your number saved for future events! For anyone who is doubtful whether to go with The Wedding Swinger, don't be, as it will be the best decision you can make for your memorable day. Pass on my details to anyone who wishes to get a personal opinion. Thanks again Derek and in the words of Andy Williams "You're just too good to be true"!!
Kelly and Gareth
Whitestown House
The Naul
Co.Dublin
August 28th 2010
Hi Derek,
Well what can we say. I had read on your website all the good reports before we booked you but had no idea how big an impact you would have on our special day. When we arrived back at the hotel after our photos the party was well and truly started thanks to your great performance and everyone was in brilliant mood. The atmosphere in the garden was unreal and everyone was coming up to us raving about you and wanted to know where we found you, I told them weddings online! 7 weeks after our wedding and you are still the talk of the wedding. We never got a chance to talk on the day as we were being pulled everywhere for photos but thank you very much for creating the amazing atmosphere on the day which continued right till the end of the night and we hope that we get to hear you again soon at another wedding.
Many Thanks
Liz & Mike Foley.
Earl of Desmond Hotel, Tralee, 4th Sept 2010
Hi Derek,
It's Lisa & Gerard here. You sang at our wedding 2 weeks ago in the Crowne Plaza. We're just back from our honeymoon and my guests are still talking about you. I just want to thank you for stepping in at short notice. You were fab.
Ta
Lisa & Gerard
Crowne Plaza
8th October 2010
Hi Derek,
I want to thank you for providing such brilliant entertainment on the day. Having you perform at our wedding reception added something very special to our day. Our guests were all very impressed and said they felt like they were in Marbella... not Maynooth!
Many thanks again Derek, I would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone that was considering making a booking.
Karen & Frank
Carton House
Maynooth
2nd September 2010
Hi Derek,
Just want to say thanks a million again, you did a great job last week, everybody said so!!
Will definately be in contact for the next big event!
Thanks again,
Louise and Robbie
Killerig Golf Resort
Hi Derek,
Hope all is well. Myself and Ann want to thank you for the wonderful performance you put on for our guests in Cabra Castle. I can honestly say that you made the evening reception. Your voice and music made everyone so relaxed and created an atmosphere I have never experienced at a wedding reception before. You even kept playing even though we were nearly 40mins late so many thanks for that.
I received many compliments all the next day and I would be very surprised if you didn’t hear from any of our guests in the future for weddings or corporate events. People felt that it was new and something they have never seen before.
We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Derek for any events you might be thinking of having. Derek, please feel free to pass my details on to any one who would like a personal testimonial.
All the best and hope to see you again in the future.
Rowland and Ann
Cabra Castle August 7th 2010
Hi Derek,
Myself and Andrew were extremely happy with your contribution to our wedding day. To be very honest it was between you and a chocolate fountain! And I have to say we definately made the right decision!
On arriving at the hotel, we were greeted with your wonderful music and could feel the happy relaxed atmosphere eminating from our guests. It really made our champagne reception, and added so much to the feel of the day. It put everyone in great spirits and even today I still get people complimenting both you and your music. Everybody was in such a happy uplifting mood thanks to your great personality and fantastic voice. I can't thank you enough!
I have to say it was money well spent and I would highly recommend you to anyone looking for entertainment for any function. The style of music was perfect for the occasion and again we both want to thank you for your contribution to a truly memorable day.
All the best,
Siobhán & Andrew
Fitzpatricks Castle December 28th 2009
Hi Derek,
Hope your keeping well, just want to thank you for
a wonderful afternoon, you put everyone in the party mood,our guests
are still talking about you, I think its the only wedding where I've ever seen the
Bride and Groom and guests dance before dinner. Your choice of music was perfect,
and we are so delighted that we had you there.
Thanks again,
Conor & Val
30/12/2009
ps. See you for our next big party!!!!!!!!
Hi Derek
Oh my god what can i say?? What an amazing way to kick off our wedding celebrations. Thank you so much for a super performance and getting our day off to a great start. You were truly outstanding! Everyone was raving about you on the day and were still talking about you into the early hours. Only downside for myself and Stephen was we missed the first hour due to the photos being taken for our album! Guests were coming up to us saying you were fab and what a great idea to provide entertainment before the meal. Honestly you were the best phonecall i have made in relation to our wedding entertainment! You certainly brought the wow factor to our day and i couldnt believe the atmosphere you created for us with a small guest list. Again, thanks a million...you were just the business and i cannot recommend you highly enough to any future brides reading this (or anyone looking for a great entertainer for that matter!)....please please dont change a thing EVER about your act.....everyone was saying how unique and spot on you were with everything...(including the outfit).
Please feel free to pass my contact details to any future brides wanting to chat personally about your act. I will certainly be sending people your way any chance i get!... Thanks again for making our special day even more magical.
Stephen&Sarah McGuirk Clontarf Castle 31st December 2009
Hi Derek
I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for Friday night. You were absolutely amazing and everybody complimented us on our choice of musician - I know a good few friends who took your card and will be contacting you about their upcoming weddings. You truly did us proud on the night, so professional and so talented - we cannot thank you enough!. I wish you all the best for the future and have a great Christmas and New Year.
xxx Elaine & Derek
Hi Derek,
Just to say a huge thank you. You were amazing.
Everyone is still talking about it and your singing was the Icing
on the cake to a great day. I have passed your number on to
a few people who were asking about you after the wedding.
Out of this world!
Thank you Leona & William City North Hotel 24th Oct 2009
Hi Derek
Joe and I are just back from honeymoon and we both wanted to thank you so much for your role in our wedding. We got so many compliments about you and your music. I only wish I were a guest who could have sat back and enjoyed you instead of being upstairs having photos! You really created a relaxed and upbeat atmosphere. We just looked at your website and saw the photo. It is lovely. Is there any chance you could email me a copy. We'd love to add it to our collection as we have none taken with you. We will also add a testimonial to your site if that is ok.
Thanks once again , you were great!
Grainne and Joe (Amber Springs!)
Hi Derek
I just want to say thank you so much for the brilliant performance you gave at our wedding in Moyvalley last month, we loved every bit of it and as for the guests their still talking about it. It was definitely one of the highlights of the day and it got the reception off to a great start. Thanks again and we'll keep an eye out for any gigs your doing in the future.
Mary & Dave
Derek,
Just a quick line to say thanks for the music at the welcome reception. The general concensus was, "What a great idea".
Pam & James
Derek,
Everybody was asking us how we thought of having swing music pre meal. Very clever of us don't ya think? Thanks. Great day.
Ella & Josh
Derek/Weddingswinger,
Thanks for keeping our guests entertained during the drinks reception. Much appreciated.
Yvonne & Darren
Derek,
Your choice of music was just perfect and was everything we hoped it would be on our special day. I'm still getting calls asking about you. My dad and uncles were singing along to nearly every song. You made their day too.
Aideen & Stephen
Derek was absolutely fantastic people are still raving about him three months after my wedding. Couldn’t have asked for anymore everyone really enjoyed him and he set the mood for the rest of the day.
Tayna & Wayne
I booked Derek for my brother's wedding last week, the biggest compliment I can pay to Derek - The Wedding Swinger - is that the Bride, Groom, myself and others all agreed it was the highlight of the day, icing on the cake was the fab weather we were blessed with. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Derek, he went above and beyond what was expected of him. Thank you so much.
Tracy
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