Nestled in the Yorkshire Dales near the ruins of Barden Tower, The Priest’s House is one of North Yorkshire’s most atmospheric and historic wedding venues. Steeped in history, the 15th-century chapel and its adjoining oak-panelled rooms provide a truly unique backdrop for a wedding — rustic, intimate, and full of character.
On this occasion, it was our privilege to provide the music for Maurecy and Leigh’s wedding, a celebration filled with personal touches, eclectic song choices, and a wonderful atmosphere.
A Chapel Ceremony Full of Atmosphere
The ceremony took place in the ancient chapel, where Jules performed on the venue’s grand piano while Anne-Marie played her Yamaha electric cello. The combination of rich piano tones and soaring cello melodies created an unforgettable soundtrack to such a special occasion.
A particularly touching element was that Maurecy and Leigh entered the ceremony together — a beautiful symbol of unity and partnership.
Pre-Ceremony Music
- Landslide – Fleetwood Mac
- The Shire – Lord of the Rings
- The Nature of Daylight – Max Richter
- Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
- Lover – Taylor Swift
Entrance of the Bride(s)
- Enchanted – Taylor Swift
Signing of the Register
- Daylight – Taylor Swift
- Accidentally in Love – Counting Crows
- Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
Couple’s Exit
- Africa – Toto
From cinematic themes to Taylor Swift favourites, the ceremony music was a perfect reflection of the couple’s personalities.
Drinks Reception in the Oak Room
After the vows, guests moved upstairs to the Oak Room, where drinks and canapés were served against the backdrop of live music from JAM Duo. With its oak panelling, historic charm, and views across the Dales, the Oak Room is a wonderful space for mingling — and music always adds to the atmosphere.
Our drinks reception set included an eclectic mix, from indie and classic rock through to pop favourites:
- All the Small Things – Blink-182
- Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
- Love Story – Taylor Swift
- It’s All Coming Back to Me Now – Celine Dion
- Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin
- Dancing on My Own – Robyn
- Stand By Me – Ben E. King
- Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac
- Hero – Enrique Iglesias
- Bittersweet Symphony – The Verve
- I’ll Be There for You – The Rembrandts
- Dreams – The Cranberries
- Eight Days a Week – The Beatles
- Summer Wind – Frank Sinatra
- Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne
- Buddy Holly – Weezer
- No More Heroes – The Stranglers
- Come On Eileen – Dexys Midnight Runners
This wide-ranging playlist kept the mood lively, giving guests plenty of moments of recognition and sing-along nostalgia.
Wedding Breakfast in the Chapel
After the drinks reception, the chapel had been reset for the wedding breakfast, where we returned to provide yet another layer of live music. This part of the day often calls for a more reflective, intimate sound — but with Maurecy and Leigh’s eclectic choices, there was plenty of variety to keep the energy flowing:
- Champagne Problems – Taylor Swift
- Mystery of Love – Sufjan Stevens
- Mae – The Gaslight Anthem
- The Chain – Fleetwood Mac
- Cornfield Chase – Hans Zimmer (Interstellar)
- Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
- Shake It Out – Florence + the Machine
- Love on the Brain – Rihanna
- Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
- Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
- I Only Have Eyes for You – The Flamingos
- Out of the Woods – Taylor Swift
- You’ve Got the Love – Florence + the Machine
- Super Bass – Nicki Minaj
- Don’t Let Go – En Vogue
- Gorgeous – Taylor Swift
- Never Going Back Again – Fleetwood Mac
It’s rare to see Metallica, John Denver, Florence + the Machine, and Taylor Swift all in the same set list — but that’s exactly what makes live music with JAM Duo so special. Every couple gets a personalised soundtrack, blending genres and eras seamlessly through the rich combination of piano and cello.
A Truly Memorable Wedding
Maurecy and Leigh’s wedding at The Priest’s House was a wonderful day from start to finish: historic surroundings, a heartfelt ceremony, and music that perfectly reflected their personalities. For us, it was an honour to provide live music across all parts of the day — from the first notes in the chapel to the last song of the wedding breakfast.
At JAM Duo, we pride ourselves on creating unforgettable soundtracks for weddings across the UK. With no backing tracks, no stand-ins, and no compromises, every performance is 100% live — tailored to the couple, the venue, and the moment.
We’d like to thank Maurecy and Leigh for choosing JAM Duo, and we wish them every happiness for their future together.
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