What the happy couples say

A few of the many comments about South Wales Harpist, Ruth Elen Hicks…

“We just wanted to say a big thank you for all of your hard work at the wedding last Monday. The harp music was really beautiful…We both had a fantastic wedding though and are happy that you were a part of it….” Tanusree and Parin The Vale Hotel, Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales

“Just wanted to say a big thank you for playing at our wedding. The music was absolutely beautiful and everyone commented on how wonderful it was, you have a real talent :)Thanks again!Take Care Rachel x ” Rachel Spain Miskin Manor, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales

“Just a note to say thank you so much for the part you played in our Civil Partnership on the 13th October. Everyone commented on how lovely your playing was, and now every time I hear a harp playing I get a lump in my throat because it really put something special into our day. I really would not hesitate to recommend you in the future.Anyway, hope everything is going ok with you, I have attached a couple of pics that were taken of you on the day 🙂 all the best in the future from me and Kelly, and my apologies for being so late with the thanks,time just seems to fly by at the moment!!” Emma; Llancaiach Fawr, Caerphilly, South Wales

“…thank you for the wonderful job you did for us! We were so pleased with the music you played for us. It made me so emotional. It was stunning. Once again thank you very much for making our day so perfect…” Suzanne & Jonathan Pitt The Vale Hotel, Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you for playing your harp at our wedding on August 23rd. So many guests commented on how your playing added a beautiful quality to the service, and made the day really special…” Alison & Mark Morgan’s Hotel, Swansea, South Wales

“Thank you so much for helping to make our day really special. The music really set the atmosphere and tone for the ceremony exactly as we hoped. It was also lovely to have you playing for us in the courtyard too.
I wish you all the best for the future and will certainly be recommending you to others” Emma & Scott The Bear Hotel, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales

“Mark and I would like to thank you for your hard work on the 7th. Sorry I didn’t get around to speak to you. By the time I looked across you had gone! Everyone including ourselves loved the music, and would highly recommend you to others. Hoping you enjoyed the day” Rachel & Mark Bryngarw House, Bridgend, South Wales

“I just wanted to thank you for playing at Charlotte & Andrew’s wedding. It was so beautiful and everyone loved it. You were mentioned in the speeches. We all had such a lovely day and you helped to make it very special. Thank you again.” Julie (Mother of the Bride) – Llantrisant Church & The Bear Hotel, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales

“Hi Ruth, I just wanted to say a big thank you for the beautiful music you played at our wedding on 28th May. I sat back and watched everyone enjoying themselves and listened to the music you played and felt really happy. The guests passed comment that they really enjoyed you being there as well as it is something that they weren’t expecting so made it all the more special. Thank you so much again for your time and beautiful music. With love, Beth and Steve”. Beth & Steve The Bear Hotel, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales

“Hello Ruth, just wanted to say how much we enjoyed your playing last Saturday 4th June, it was very very good and many of our guests said how much they enjoyed listening to it. With everything that was happening I didn’t get to say goodbye to you but we really loved hearing your wonderful playing. In fact our daughter said the only regret she had about the day was not being able to listen to you beautiful playing more! We would gladly recommend you to anyone thinking of having a harpist. Everything sounded so marvellous and we are so grateful to you for learning the intermezzo, it sounded magnificent” Marion (Mother of the bride) – St Mary’s Catholic Church, Bridgend & Heronston Hotel, Bridgend, South Wales

“Just wanted to say a big thank you for Saturday – I must admit, I was so caught up in what was going on, I didn’t get chance to come and say thank you personally – but everyone said how much they enjoyed the harp music” Claire & Gareth PiperCardiff Castle, Cardiff, South Wales

“We are just emailing to say thank you so much for the lovely music at our wedding 🙂 So many people commented on what a lovely atmosphere it created, we will definitely be recommending you to anyone that asks!” Rhian & Simon BurfordBryngarw House, Bridgend, South Wales

“Just a quick email to thank you for playing so beautifully at our wedding the other week. The whole day was such a whirlwind we barely got chance to speak to everyone and we felt awful that we didn’t get chance to thank you personally. Since we got back from honeymoon yesterday so many people have got in touch about the day and everyone has commented on how lovely your playing was, so thanks again” Carys & Gavin LewisCanada Lodge, Canada Lakes, Creigiau, Cardiff, South Wales

“Thanks again for playing the harp at our wedding you made our day very special. Xx” Lorna & James – Llechwen Hall, Llanfabon, Caerphilly, South Wales

“Hi Ruth, I’m sorry I didn’t get to speak to you on Saturday, I would like to thank you for adding to Angharad and Ashley’s perfect day. Thanks again.” Sue Harris (Mother of the Bride) – Court Colman Manor, Pen-y-Fai, Bridgend, South Wales

“A big thank you Ruth for playing on Sunday, it was lovely, thanks again, Phillipa ” Phillipa Meade (Bride) – Llechwen Hall, Llanfabon, Caerphilly, South Wales

“Good morning Ruth, Lee and I would just like to thank you for playing your beautiful harp at our wedding, I didn’t see you leave to say thank you. We’ve had lots of comments from friends and family saying how nice the sound and music was. Thank you again” Sarah Lee (Bride) – Bryngarw House, Bridgend

“Just a quick email to say thank you for the lovely music on our wedding day! It was beautiful. I didn’t get chance to speak to you but thank you very much it was perfect. Kate xxx” Katie Berrell (Bride) – Pencoed House, Pentyrch, Cardiff, South Wales

“Me & Chris would like to thank you for your hard work, support & professionalism throughout the planning, build up & the day itself in making our wedding day a truly unforgettable memory ? from start to finish everything was perfect ! Our venue was dressed beautifully fit for the queen! We are very much grateful for everything & will pass on our compliments to future Bride & Grooms. Once again Thank you ever so much, The new Mr & Mrs Fowler ” Rachael Fowler (Bride) – The Bear Hotel, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales

“I just wanted to thank you for playing at our wedding the music was stunning and helped make our day perfect. Thank you so much xxx ” Becky & Andrew (Bride & Groom) – De Courcey’s Manor, Pentyrch, Cardiff, South Wales

“Chris and I just wanted to say thank you so much for being there on our wedding day. You played beautifully and it made the wedding breakfast very special. And thank you for playing the song for Chris, the band played it live as their last song and he was a bit emotional bless him!” Emma Pennington (Bride) – Village Hotel, Cardiff, South Wales

“I just wanted to send an email thanking you for the wonderful job you did on the day of our wedding. It was perfect and the music really made the ceremony. We had many comments on the day of how lovely the music was and we really couldn’t have asked for any more. I’m sorry I didn’t get a chance to thank you on the day. The whole day was so busy and went in a flash!
We are so glad we chose you to play for us so thank you again!” Cally Tucker (Bride) – Cottrell Park, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales