Irish Music Weddings - Uilleann Pipes, Flute and Whistles

Ronan Browne is a master of the Irish pipes. Such is his skill that my now wife and I reached out to him with a strange request: we offered to fly him over 4,000 miles to play at our wedding in South Florida. Although Ronan’s schedule did not permit his attendance, he tapped into his wide network of Irish musicians to set us with a skilled Irish piper living in Miami. Not stopping there, he checked in on us before and after the wedding to make sure everything was in order (and to comment on how jealous he was of our Caribbean honeymoon). With Ronan, you get a warm personality who is invested in the integrity of the music and making your event wonderful. We can’t wait to hear him on our next trip to Ireland!

We would like to say a massive thank you to Ronan who played at our wedding ceremony on the 15th May 2021. He was so helpful in the lead up to our big day, especially as we had to change dates a number of times - nothing was ever an issue for him. All our guests present on the day and those watching online were so complimentary regarding our beautiful ceremony music. Ronan is an absolute gent and we can't wait to receive our wedding video so we can listen to his music all over again! No need to look elsewhere for music, you will not be disappointed!

Dear Ronan,
Evan and I just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding on the 9th of October. You have been an absolute pleasure from start to finish.

The music you played filled everyone's hearts with joy! Especially our overseas guests. Everybody commented how warm, beautiful and romantic your pipes sounded. It was very special and made the wedding ceremony perfect.

Thank you also for being so helpful in the lead up to the wedding and coming up with the perfect pieces for each part of the ceremony. I will always remember your Uilleann Pipes playing as I walked up the aisle and will never forget how you always seemed to be smiling. Our only regret is not being able to chat to you as much as we would have liked after!
Wishing you the best, and our deepest heartfelt thanks,

Beáta and Evan

From the moment we started communication with Ronan Browne we really liked him and were so glad we chose him to play at our intimate wedding in the Aran Islands. The beautiful music he played created a memorable and moving atmosphere, but he brought more than just the music... it was his warm, friendly personality and great sense of humour which brought that extra bit of magic and happiness to our special day. Ronan was fantastic with communication, always responding promptly to emails (his emails were a pleasure to read!) and he made everyone feel at ease at every step of the way. Our wedding ceremony was outdoors and it rained on the day and Ronan just went with it and cheered us all up with his good humour and jokes. We highly recommend him! Thanks for making our magical rainy wedding on Inis Mór extra special Ronan!

Cannot praise Ronan Browne enough! With 160 guests at our wedding every single person enjoyed thoroughly the music at the church. He went above and beyond for us, with accommodating a change of date to playing extra songs while the guests chatted in the church, to create a wonderful relaxed atmosphere. Even the priest commented on how great it was! So nice to deal with, always replying quickly and in detail to any queries we had. A true gent with a great talent.

Ronan was incredibly good to deal with. He caught the essence of our wedding ceremony perfectly. I was just so sorry I didnt get a chance to have a chat after!
We would highly recommend this lovely man and incredible musician.

What can I say, Ronan was a pure delight to deal with from start to finish, excellent correspondence which is just what you need if you are a busy bride!
I came across him through a friends recommendation, and it was the best decision ever. Ronan is so talented at what he does, and a pure gentleman, he added such a fairytale feeling to our day with his amazing music, and kept our guests entertained before the ceremony with his amazing talent.
If in doubt, and looking for something a bit different and magical, contact Ronan!

Ronan Browne, our piper and flute player was fantastic and brilliant. A real down-to-earth character and gifted musician and very easy to work with. His music created a wonderful and very emotional setting in an already unique and intimate St. John’s church. All the guests couldn’t stop talking about him and the real surprise they got to arrive to such a lovely ambience in the church. Ronan’s music reached out to one and all and spoke a thousand words.

We got married in a fairly small church with around 100 guests. I always wanted Irish music to feature during the ceremony and Ronan's repertoire of Irish instruments were exactly what we were after. His pipes were stunning as was the flute and whistle.
There wasn't any need for accompanying musicians, singers or even amplification, it was elegant and simple, exactly what we were after.
Ronan was extremely helpful in helping us pick out the tunes too.
A joy to deal with and a vendor I couldn't recommend more highly.

Ronan was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish and a consummate professional. He played the uileann pipes before and after our ceremony while people mingled outside in addition to providing beautiful church music. All the guests commented on what a gentleman and great musician he was. His talent helped set a wonderful atmosphere on the day. Thanks so much Ronan. Keep up the great work. Highly recommend Ronan to all wedding couples!

We cannot recommend Ronan highly enough!!

We first saw Ronan perform at a family wedding in Ireland and were so impressed by his talent that we knew we had to have him for our own wedding... but we live in Scotland. A quick e-mail inquiry to Ronan about his availability to travel, or if he had any similarly fabulous Scottish equivalents he could recommend, and he was booked!

The whole process of communication was done via e-mail and Ronan often responded within minutes. Even when 'bridezilla' was e-mailing at midnight! :) He was happy to arrange all his own transport and accommodation, make recommendations for songs, what instruments he could play, when he would play, etc. He was just so easy to deal with, which is a major tick in the box when you're planning a wedding!

On the wedding day we had so many compliments from our wedding planner about how funny Ronan was and how he was entertaining our guests in the build up to the service. He played beautifully at our wedding, for which we cannot thank him enough.

Ronan's professional but lighthearted humor is infectious and he was a wonderful addition to our wedding day. If you are reading this review and thinking of booking him for your wedding, do it! He is amazing!

This ceremony would not have been the same if Ronan would not be with us. It was an honor for us to have him with us.
This man needs to be known. He is a great performer and somebody with sensibility. he found the way to have our marriage unique. Thanks you so much

Hi Ronan,

Hope you're keeping well.

We're just back from a few weeks off and wanted to send you a quick note of thanks for playing at our wedding on Sept 30th.

I can safely say that you were the most talked about part of the whole day (bride excluded!!) and you were even better than we could have hoped for during the ceremony. The pieces you played were absolutely beautiful and, while I'm not the best at descriptions, you and your talent made the ceremony seem magical to us.

We can't thank you enough and hope we can find an excuse at some stage to get you to play again for us.

You have a wicked sense of humour to boot and absolutely fit perfectly in there on the day.

All the best, and hope to see you again soon,

Ken and Kristine

Ronan is an excellent musician and a real entertainer with a warm personality. He was exactly what we wanted at our wedding, and he was really part of the day. His music was superb, and perfect for the small chapel where we celebrated the mass, the instruments were not too loud (which the priest had been initially worried ied about) but hauntingly beautiful to hear. We recommend him very highly recommended.

Ronan was an absolute gentleman in terms of his professionalism, his talents and his ability to blend into the crowd while making a stunning impact with his music. Ronan went out of his way to accomodate the music we were looking for and nothing seem to be any trouble for him. His music was a significant part of our ceremony and our guests continue to talk about him even months on. He has a great sense of humour which kept our stress levels at bay. I would highly recommend Ronan for anyone looking for a class act and something uniquely Irish.

Ronan is a top class musician and a gentleman to deal with, nothing was any trouble at all. The music was beautiful and well chosen and our overseas guests were blown away by his ability and the sounds that flowed through our ceremony and after. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anybody, absolutely stunning.

Ronan played for our wedding in August 2015!! When we were looking into what music to have for our special day we knew we wanted something different and special!! We came across Ronan online as we were looking one evening and we absolutely loved his music and the different samples on his website! His music is so beautiful and instantly draws you in...while my hubby and I enjoy traditional music and instruments we were just completely blown away by his music and the ambiance it created even listening online!!!

I'm sure everyone planning a wedding is familiar with the hassle sometimes that goes with planning, googling and organising things and people for a wedding.... ha sometimes you can get so overwhelmed with the jobs to be done and people to contact. Ronan was a breathe of fresh air and the most friendly and fabulous person to work with!! We met with him one windy Saturday afternoon after a wedding he was playing for!! Within seconds he had us laughing and singing along to different songs!!! We had a brilliant afternoon and booked him there and then!! His music , especially in a church or somewhere with acoustics is truly magical!!

On the day Ronan's music was beyond anything we could have imagined... it was truly beautiful!! He put everyone at ease and chatted away to people arriving at the church!!
My husband and I couldn't recommend Ronan more... we loved the music and how it sounded in the church, and also really enjoyed working with him!!

What can I say, Ronan played the Uileann Pipes at our wedding. He was absolutely brilliant. From the first email I sent to Ronan, right up to playing at the mass, he was fantastic to deal with. I couldn't recommend Ronan highly enough, he is so professional, an absolute gentleman and his music was simply superb.
Thanks again Ronan for making our wedding mass so special and so unique.

Ronan, we had a fantastic day yesterday! Just wanted to say thanks so much for being a part of it. And the provision of hydration-top-up to a parched bride was above & beyond :)

Seriously, we had an absolute ball from start to finish. The music was superb – couldn't have picked a nicer or more talented musician to play for our ceremony. I don't think there were many dry eyes in the house/garden!

Having you over to play was such an amazing privilege – thanks for making it possible! Getting married at home wasn't an option for us and it just meant so much to me, to have a wee bit of home in Edinburgh.

We'd be more than happy to speak to anyone who wants a chat, so feel free to pass on our email if you need to.

Thanks again,
Catherine and James

Ronan, thank you so much for the wonderful music you provided on our special day. We fell in love instantly when we heard you online - booking a wedding from Australia was quite challenging and we had to go on our gut for everything we booked but I was immediately hooked when I heard you – and you did not disappoint. When I entered the church to the pipes, it filled me with pride to be Irish but it also relaxed me which I didn't expect. The mix of pipes, whistles and flute were beautifully intertwined throughout the ceremony and your relaxed nature made us all feel more at ease - there were a few times I looked up and you winked or smiled at me which was very refreshing as you made it all about me. Normally people might not thank me for being late (wasn't intended) but all our guests loved hearing the warm up music. Music was one of the most important parts of the day and you nailed it. For anyone looking for something a bit different from your regular singing, we highly recommend Ronan.

We could not agree more with the previous testimonials. Ronan was a pleasure to deal with. We would like to thank him for his professionalism & beautiful music throughout our ceremony. His selection of music was incredible and he was so flexible & accommodating on the day, providing impromptu pieces when needed. He really added that magic touch to our day, creating the perfect atmosphere. Everyone spoke of how good the music was and they thoroughly enjoyed listening to Ronan. The uileann pipes set the scene, followed by tin whistle, flute, low whistle. We had an Australian/Irish wedding and our international guests loved every minute of listening to the different instruments, as did our Irish guests. You will not be disappointed with choosing Ronan for your wedding, he is an absolute professional. Thank you Ronan, we wish you the very best and long may your musical talent & success continue!

"I presided at the wedding of my nephew in July, 2012 in County Mayo. Ronan provided the music and it was perfect for the setting in a small, country church. He offered several terrific suggestions and was great to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone planning a wedding or other event. Aside from his professionalism, Ronan is a delight to work with and real pleasure to know."

Ronan played at our wedding in February and don't take the lateness of this testimonial as any reflection on Ronan playing- He was brilliant! Ronan's music set the tone for the day and certainly eased us and our guests into the ceremony and the celebration. Even the crankiest of relatives were very impressed. Having attended more weddings than I care to remember, it was easily the most elegant and pleasing musical accompaniment I have heard, and that's even with removing any personal bias.

Hi Ronan, Just a quick note to thank you so much for the wonderful music you gave us at our wedding. It was exactly what we wanted and created an amazing atmosphere. It provided us and our guests with exactly the right mix of traditional Irish and sacred music. Many of our guests had not been to Ireland before and you helped to show them that there is so much more to Irish music than jigs and reels. Your contribution was so special and will be remembered by us forever. Many kind regards

Well where should i start, From the first time i came across Ronan's web page i could not wait to hear his music as my dad walked me down the isle.
From that first email Ronan was an absolute pleasure to deal with, a complete Gentelman. Ronan has a kindness about him that just puts you at ease. I found my self when things got tense on the build up to the big day pulling up Ronan's web page and just listening to his beautiful music.
As i started my walk down the isle it could not have been more perfect, Ronans music was beyond amazing.
As i'm irish and my husband is dutch we live in U.S.A and travel the world working with horses, our wedding was like the united nations. Every last person commented on how magical the music was in the church.
Now we are back in the U.S.A. family and friends all over the world, but we are left with the momories of a wonderful day that Ronan and his amazing talent made enchanting....
Ronan 'THANK YOU'
Caroline Collins Janssen & Wim Janssen
Our Wedding 14th October 2010

While looking for a Uilleann piper for my wedding, I came across Mr. Browne's website. As a musician, I was immediately caught by his talent, along with the true beauty and soul in his music.
Living in the States, I know I couldn't afford to fly Mr. Browne over for our ceremony. However, Mr. Browne still took the time to send me advice as to where I could look for a good piper in the states.
Thank you!!!

Dear Ronan,

We just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for what you did on our wedding day. The music you played was absolutely perfect for the day and you even made Paula and I relax with your smiles and chilled out approach.

We cannot recommend you highly enough and have been shouting your praises to everyone. Anything we can think of, to promote your beautiful music, we will!

We wish you continued success and happiness.

Hi Ronan,

Myself and Maria just wanted to send you a quick thank you for doing the music at our wedding on the 14th of May.

The music was beautiful and added so much to the day (even easing the tension when you struck up the pink panther theme!).

We had people who had travelled from the US and England, some of who had never been to Ireland before so they also loved hearing some genuine Irish music and it really added to the occasion for them. So many people were asking us who you were and saying how wonderful the music was.

Thanks again for being part of the day.

HI Ronan. We have been meaning to do this for a while! We again wanted to send a sincere thank you for the beautiful music you played at our wedding back in June 5th. Our friends and family are still talking about it. It added to the magic and the imtimacy of our day. And even though i was as nervous as a cat on the day!, the music had a 'calming' effect on me, so that i could really absorb the magic of our day. Its true what your other testimonials say, you were a true gentleman to deal with, not only on the day, but with all our random emails to you beforehand seeking your advice and assistance!! I know we have been in contact...days after the wedding, but i think others need to know what a gift you have. Hope to hear your music again.

Hi Ronan, Thank you so much for playing so beautifully at the wedding, it was absolutely perfect in a way I dont even know how to describe. I really wish we had gotten the ceremony recorded so we could watch it all again and hear the music. Everbody enjoyed it and said how great it was to hear something different at a wedding. Take Care,

Just a quick note to give praise to this guy, even though I didn't have him for my wedding as a friend of the family plays the uileann pipes I found ronan to be more than helpful in helping me with my music choice's for my wedding ceremony (wow) & listening to his pieces would love to have had him..
missy09

Ronan wasn't available for my wedding date however his help in finding another piper was second to none and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him!