{"id":11,"date":"2012-08-24T18:39:11","date_gmt":"2012-08-24T18:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.coletteoleary.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2019-11-19T18:08:01","modified_gmt":"2019-11-19T18:08:01","slug":"testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.coletteoleary.com\/?page_id=11","title":{"rendered":"Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-2yfpz-eecc88f84445232b15680948a7d4ffde entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_layout_row  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n<div class='flex_cell av-1usvb-1502e7d2a5bd86f9cb1b67b38c589ed3 av-gridrow-cell av_one_third no_margin  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_cell_one_third  avia-builder-el-first '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k365kgye-09d6edcb04203a2268a342aef5911fca '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Ham Polo Club, Richmond<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Hi Colette Thank you so much for the amazing music you provided us on our wedding day. So many guests commented on how your music created the\u00a0perfect atmosphere. The tune &#8211; ceremony &#8211; that you learnt for us was just so wonderful and a few people stated it put the hairs up on the back of their neck\u00a0when you played it.&#8221; <strong>Tara and Michael<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='flex_cell av-1oxwv-8d64157c19ae4a438d6a8fa67a2ff6f8 av-gridrow-cell av_one_third no_margin  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_cell_one_third  el_before_av_cell_one_third '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k365lfj0-d9e5b5230b743b12db0db49d2e4594d9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Wedding on canal barge, Regent&#8217;s Canal, London<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Colette Thank you so much for playing at our wedding, you were absolutely brilliant and everyone was talking about what a beautiful touch your playing was,\u00a0it turned something nice into something magical, and my mother even commented about what a lovely and charming woman you are too. We can&#8217;t believe you\u00a0took the time to learn the music we had suggested, including the L&#8217;Atalante theme, we are very grateful indeed. We had a really amazing day and you\u00a0contributed significantly to thank &#8211; so thank you.&#8221; <strong>Brendan and Fionnuala<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-12cn3-f959be8cbbefc65b514174a3ee383c7a\">\n.flex_cell.av-12cn3-f959be8cbbefc65b514174a3ee383c7a{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-12cn3-f959be8cbbefc65b514174a3ee383c7a{\npadding:30px 30px 30px 30px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-12cn3-f959be8cbbefc65b514174a3ee383c7a av-gridrow-cell av_one_third no_margin  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_cell_one_third  avia-builder-el-last '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k365p99l-6c2d70cbd2f988f2f7f48f0b78d449ed '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Finsbury Town Hall<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cAfter speaking to Colette we agreed that her quartet would play a mix of well known Irish songs and their own instrumentals. All our dealings with Colette were excellent, she was extremely friendly and professional and it was one of\u00a0the least stressful aspects of organising the big day. The main thing is the music went down a storm, everyone was up dancing and enjoying themselves as the band were great. We can highly, highly recommend Colette\u2019s band.\u00a0Thanks for being such a memorable part of our wedding day celebrations!\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>Conor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av-layout-grid-2'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-2yfpz-eecc88f84445232b15680948a7d4ffde entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_layout_row  grid-row-not-first  container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n<div class='flex_cell av-1usvb-1502e7d2a5bd86f9cb1b67b38c589ed3 av-gridrow-cell av_one_third no_margin  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_cell_one_third  avia-builder-el-first '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k365kgye-09d6edcb04203a2268a342aef5911fca '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Wedding Anniversary, Surbiton<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cWe booked Colette\u2019s band for our 10th wedding anniversary, an informal party at our home. With an Irish family and friends who love Irish music, we were keen to have a blend of popular folk songs and more\u00a0instrumental tunes to encourage dancing\u2026 The band were fantastic \u2013 superb musicians, friendly and engaging and open to music requests. The audience, from 7 months to 70, loved the set. We would highly\u00a0recommend the band and look forward to booking them for our next party.\u201d <strong>Emma and Paul<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='flex_cell av-1oxwv-8d64157c19ae4a438d6a8fa67a2ff6f8 av-gridrow-cell av_one_third no_margin  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_cell_one_third  el_before_av_cell_one_third '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k365lfj0-d9e5b5230b743b12db0db49d2e4594d9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Goodwood House<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cDear Colette, Steve and I are back from our honeymoon now and just wanted to say a huge thank you for the wonderful ceilidh you orchestrated at our wedding! It was the highlight of the night! And my legs paid for it the following day! Everyone enjoyed it tremendously. All the best for the future!\u201d <strong>Asma and Steve<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-12cn3-f959be8cbbefc65b514174a3ee383c7a\">\n.flex_cell.av-12cn3-f959be8cbbefc65b514174a3ee383c7a{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-12cn3-f959be8cbbefc65b514174a3ee383c7a{\npadding:30px 30px 30px 30px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-12cn3-f959be8cbbefc65b514174a3ee383c7a av-gridrow-cell av_one_third no_margin  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_cell_one_third  avia-builder-el-last '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k365p99l-6c2d70cbd2f988f2f7f48f0b78d449ed '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Three Crowns Pub, Stoke Newington, London<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cThank you so much for playing the Three Crowns, the evening was enjoyed tremendously by both customers and staff alike and the feed back was amazing about the event .Its a rarity to see such passion for the music and such pure talent outside of Ireland. A truly captivating experience. Go raibh mile maith agat.\u201d <strong>Neala Marie McPhail<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av-layout-grid-3'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-2yfpz-eecc88f84445232b15680948a7d4ffde entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_layout_row  avia-builder-el-last  grid-row-not-first  container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n<div class='flex_cell av-1usvb-1502e7d2a5bd86f9cb1b67b38c589ed3 av-gridrow-cell av_one_third no_margin  avia-builder-el-15  el_before_av_cell_one_third  avia-builder-el-first '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k365kgye-09d6edcb04203a2268a342aef5911fca '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Wedding at Candid Arts Trust, London<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cThank you thank you for playing at our wedding! We had a truly fabulous evening, the music was excellent, the atmosphere was high and the dance floor was packed all night. Everyone commented on what talented musicians Colette\u2019s band were and the whole ambience of the evening including the sensitivity of the caller, helped our two families get to know each other. Thanks again.\u201d <strong>Br\u00edd Scanlon<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='flex_cell av-1oxwv-8d64157c19ae4a438d6a8fa67a2ff6f8 av-gridrow-cell av_one_third no_margin  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_cell_one_third  el_before_av_cell_one_third '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k365lfj0-d9e5b5230b743b12db0db49d2e4594d9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Ceili at The Brewery, London<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cWe were delighted with our choice of Colette and her band for our recent charity c\u00e9il\u00ed in central London. Their energetic caller was amazing in the number of dances she knew and the ability she had to persuade the crowd to get on their feet and dance. The music was exactly what we were looking for, the musicians very accomplished and always ready to take suggestions, and they played a mix of old favourites and some new dances to ensure that novices and experienced c\u00e9il\u00ed goers had great fun. We will certainly be contacting them next time around!\u201d <strong>Judith Ni Bhreaslain<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-12cn3-f959be8cbbefc65b514174a3ee383c7a\">\n.flex_cell.av-12cn3-f959be8cbbefc65b514174a3ee383c7a{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-12cn3-f959be8cbbefc65b514174a3ee383c7a{\npadding:30px 30px 30px 30px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-12cn3-f959be8cbbefc65b514174a3ee383c7a av-gridrow-cell av_one_third no_margin  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_cell_one_third  avia-builder-el-last '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k365p99l-6c2d70cbd2f988f2f7f48f0b78d449ed '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Memorial Service, Rochester<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cI just to say on behalf of myself and my family, thank you for making a very hard day a little easier. Everyone who I spoke to after the service yesterday commented on what a difference you made. We really can\u2019t thank you enough, The Galway Shawl was fantastic. On behalf of my Father, a big thank you. He really would of looked down and loved it. If i ever need a accordian again, I\u2019ll know where to come. (Think i might have started a trend) You may visit Rochester a few more times over the next few years.\u201d <strong>Martin, Rochester<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coletteoleary.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coletteoleary.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coletteoleary.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coletteoleary.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coletteoleary.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.coletteoleary.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":627,"href":"https:\/\/www.coletteoleary.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11\/revisions\/627"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coletteoleary.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}