Wedding Songs – the latest additions

Let’s talk Alternative Wedding Music As you’ve most likely already read on my website, I absolutely love learning new music for my wedding couples and so I’m taking just a few minutes to share with you the wedding songs and hymns I’ve been working on recently. Some of the music listed below has already been […]

Was I Always Going To Be a Wedding Singer?

Barry Hughes Wedding Singer Éire - where it all began

It took me 5 hours and 2 bus journeys to get there and I still managed to arrive early that evening. It was evident that it was going to be a busy night, I was told that I was first up and each performer had ONE SONG!!! One song? A 10 hour round trip for one song? I couldn’t be..

Sorry! These are things that I WON’T do on your wedding day!

A quiet moment in a church on the west coast of Ireland

I won’t complain! Outdoor Ceremony – I’m there! ✅ Cliff Edge? – Bring it on! 🆗 Cold day – I’ll bring an extra layer! 👍🏻 Little drop of rain – Let’s hold off for 5 or 10 minutes – Simple! 😇 Whatever it is, I’ve every angle covered and I’ll be wherever you need me to be!

Did this Irish Wedding Singer just go Viral?

Barry Hughes pictured in The Rose Garden at The Slieve Russell Hotel

Admittedly, as a wedding singer and musician, it is hard work trying to balance all that this job entails; practice, travel, loading in and setting up of equipment and the big one – ADMIN! Add social media to that list and you’ll find you have a jam-packed schedule.

Choosing your music for a Catholic Church Wedding

Barry Hughes Wedding Singer Éire

I totally get it! Choosing music for your church wedding ceremony can be quite daunting. But I’m here to help and there are so many beautiful church hymns to choose from. When you book myself to perform your wedding music you have the added advantage of hiring a multi-instrumentalist. I can incorporate Guitar, Low Whistle […]