Mytton Fold Wedding Pianist | Craig Smith Music

Mytton Fold Hotel is a popular Ribble Valley wedding venue near Blackburn, set within open countryside with views towards the Forest of Bowland. Known for its flexible spaces and relaxed atmosphere, it’s a great choice for couples planning weddings in Lancashire with both indoor and outdoor options.

Wedding pianist Craig Smith has been performing at Mytton Fold since 2013, during which time he has been recommended by the venue team and has performed at several showcase events.

He regularly provides live piano music for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts, helping to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the day.

Most weddings take place in the Abbey Suite, where the venue’s Blüthner grand piano is typically used for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts. For smaller weddings, the Ribble Suite is a popular alternative, while drinks receptions can also take place outdoors, where live piano works especially well.

Wedding Piano at Mytton Fold

Having worked at Mytton Fold for over a decade, Craig understands how the venue operates across different types of weddings, from smaller midweek celebrations to full-day weekend events. That experience helps ensure the music fits cleanly into the flow of the day, whether it’s welcoming guests on arrival or setting the tone during the ceremony.

The piano in the Abbey Suite is ideal for ceremony music and wedding breakfasts, offering a strong visual centrepiece as well as great sound in the room. For smaller ceremonies and drinks receptions in the Ribble Suite, or for outdoor weddings on the terrace, Craig’s portable baby grand pianos provide a consistent setup across different spaces.

Music can be provided for all parts of the day at Mytton Fold, including guests’ arrivals, the wedding ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast. This flexible approach makes live piano an easy addition to weddings at the venue, whatever the size or style of the celebration.

Craig's unique Electronic Request System allows you to take advantage of his unrivalled request-taking ability, with your guests getting interactive and sending song titles direct from the table. It's always particularly popular during Mytton Fold wedding breakfasts!

Watch Craig Playing at Mytton Fold

In the video below, you can enjoy listening to Craig play a range of songs on the piano in Mytton Fold's Abbey Suite.