The Sound Image Blog: Client Appreciation

" YOU ROCK !! That is the unanimous verdict from all guests (and workers). From your first song until you called it a night the party was raring to go. You set the tone for the rest of the evening and really had everyone – and I mean everyone – itching to take to the dance floor.

Good music (your music) makes for a great party and the evening just proved the point. Many a guest mentioned you might as well have carried on for the rest of the night. Your choice of songs and variety was perfect - and greatly enjoyed and appreciated by all. We thank our lucky stars that Aleit suggested you and your group as band because you got the party rocking.

Thank you so much for contributing to our awesome wedding day. "

Natalia and Garth (23rd March 2009 at Clouds Estate).

" Thank you for making our wedding reception and dancing so much fun. Our guests absolutely had a ball and you were all FANTASTIC ! I have never seen so many of my friends and family up dancing.

It was a truly brilliant evening ! "

Catherine & Luke (3rd April 2009 at Clouds Estate).

" The compliments are STREAMING in for your awesome performance at our wedding on the 9th of April. Many thanks, you have made the evening ! "

Nina and Francois (9th April 2009 at Allee Bleue Estate).

" Thanks for the most wonderful music ! Enjoyed by young to old ! It was fantastic ! "

Niel and Irene (Nina's parents).

" Thanks so much for a fantastic evening. The music was super ! "

Yolanda and Corne (6th February 2010 at Nooitgedacht Estate).

" Thanks once again for a brilliant performance at our wedding ! Our first dance song (Michale Buble's Big Band version of L.O.V.E.) was brilliantly played ! "

Caroline and John (25th February 2010 at Webersburg Estate).

" Sound Image was fabulous! I was thinking of having them for my 30th next year, I am going to start saving up! "

Mariaan Christian (9th June 2010 - Grand Opening of Saul's Saloon and Grill).

" Sorry it has taken me so long to send this email it has been hectic since the wedding and getting back to London. Marcelle and I just wanted to say thank you and your band so much for the awesome evening at our wedding.

It was an amazing night and you guys made it a great party. Everyone I have spoken to keeps going on about how great the band was and how much fun it was dancing. From set up to end it was incredible and we both just wanted to thank you and your team for making it a memorable occasion.

Good luck for the rest of the season I am sure you are going to be busy."

Richard and Marcelle (30th October 2010 at South Hill, Elgin).

" This is just a quick email to say a massive thank you!!!! You and the band were amazing!!!!!! Everyone at our wedding loved the music.

You are truly talented and I'll highly recommend your services to everyone I know.

Have a lovely day and thanks again so much. "

Daniel and Candice (19th February 2011 at Kleine Zalze Estate, Stellenbosch).

" Thank you so much to you and your band for a superb evening. You guys were really the highlight of the evening and most people have commented on the brilliance of the band. Thanks again! "

Merilyn Scoble - Director - Auric Auto BMW (8th April 2011 at Kelvin Grove, Newlands).

" ... We can't thank you and the band enough. It was one of the highlights of the night.

People are still talking about how good the music was at our wedding. Your band members were amazing, and music thoroughly enjoyable.

Again thank you very much for all your help. "

Brian and Emma (27th April 2011 at Mudersvlei, Stellenbosch).

" ... Heinrich and myself were unaware of the huge waves crashing against the windows earlier during the day , especially at the spot the band was setup !!! That must have been amazing and scary ...

We really enjoyed our magic evening with you and your lovely band. The guests were very impressed. "

Melanie and Heinrich (17th June 2011 at Harbour House, Kalk Bay).

" The client was overwhelmed with joy! I would like to extend a huge thank you to Gary and the band. They were superb! "

Lerisha - Events Coordinator (Department of Science and Technology Gala Dinner on the 20th September 2011 at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel, Cape Town).

" Wow!! You guys were AMAZING!

Thank you so much for a superb job. Every single guest from young to old loved your music. You really all did a super job, thank you.

You really went the extra mile by accommodating my dad's crazy song, assisting guests with various tasks and just keeping the wedding mood at its peak at all times.

We will certainly use you all again. Many thanks. "

Leigh-Anne and Chris ( 19th November 2011 at Molenvliet, Stellenbosch).

" Thank you so very much for your superb entertainment! We received so many compliments about you.

Best of luck and I hope we’ll be able to see you again! "

Petra Wium - Colors Fruit (2nd December 2011 at Allee Bleue, Franschhoek).

" Thank you so much for being part of our perfect celebration day !!

Thanks to you everyone was in high spirits and stayed on the dance floor & had a great time. You guys were really AWESOME from beginning to end - everyone still talks about you even now long after the wedding. Your music completed the picture. Can't say thank you enough :) "

Kari and Barry (17th December 2011 at Molenvliet, Stellenbosch).

" ... Thank you for entertaining our guests for 2 more hours, they just couldn't get enough ! Everyone really enjoyed you and your band ! :) ...

I would like to thank you for the great service you have offered throughout the two and a half years I' ve been with the Aleit Group, it has only been a great pleasure working with you. "

Elizabeth de Clerk - The Aleit Group (6th February 2012 - Mining Indaba at The Lookout, Granger Bay).

" You and your band were absolutely amazing.

I thank you for been part of making my sons wedding, a memorable time for us and all of our guests. They were all extremely impressed and you have come highly recommended.

Jacques terre'blanche had an awesome experience and congratulates you on your professionalism. He had loads of fun. "

Vivienne (18th February 2012 at Val de Vie, Paarl).

" Thank you for the wonderful music at our wedding !

I've received so many compliments from guests - especially the American guests - they said its the best music they've heard at a wedding ! "

Vanessa (25th 2012 February at Molenvliet, Stellenbosch).

" We had a great day and it's only now that we are stealing a moment online. We'll provide very positive feedback when we return to London.

Thank you for a contributing to our special day. We loved every minute as did our guests. We hope you enjoyed playing at our wedding.

Lots of people commented and those that don't normally dance got up and grooved. So a huge success ...

Thanks again for adding that special touch to our big day! All the best! "

Col and Jay (3rd March 2012 at Nitida Wine Estate, Durbanville).

" We are finally back in London after a whirlwind trip in Cape Town and minimoon up the Garden Route - back to reality now.

We just both wanted to say thank you again for adding so much to our special day.

Your solo guitar was beautiful and the perfect touch for our relaxed and intimate ceremony.

And then the band ! Wow did you get everyone on the dance floor ! The song variety was so well suited to the mixed crowd and got everyone going from the start ... "

Zoshia and Dave (31st March 2012 at Strandkombuis, Yzerfontein).

" The evening was fantastic!

The band was really great, they picked up the vibe from the Down syndrome children and young adults and gave them such a fabulous time.

I’ve never experienced or seen a crowd (and a band) enjoy themselves as much as these people did.

Everyone was commenting on this being the best ever world congress and gala dinner – setting new standards for the next one in India in 2016. "

Peter Aspinall - MD Strategic Business Services (17th August 2012 at The CTICC, Cape Town).

" A perfect selection of music. " Ilana

" We should have booked you for the rest of the evening ! " Mila

" Thank you very much for the stunning performance this Saturday. The crowd loved it very much. I look forward to working with you in the near future ". Berry Geyer - Wedding Coordinator.

Ilana and Mila (10th November 2012 at Webersburg Wine Estate).

" As for Sound Image - they were absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much for your recommendation. They really rocked the party and everyone loved them. I was only sorry they had to go ! "

Via agent David Bruwer of Five Seasons Music (14th November 2012 Wedding at Dieu Donne Restaurant, Franschhoek).

" Paul and I just wanted to say a massive thank you for making our wedding day so wonderful !

All of our guests couldn't praise the band enough and enjoyed the music from the ceremony to the very end ! We truly believe our day wouldn't have been the same without you guys and thank you for being so accommodating with our first dance !

All the best and keep up the good work ! "

Tiffany and Paul (31st January 2013 12 Apostles Hotel, Camps Bay).

" Outstanding ! Brilliant ! Perfect ! Tasteful ! Classy ! If we had had the finances, we would have had you play all night. Your beautiful music set the perfect atmosphere for what turned out to be a romantic day of note ! We will most certainly recommend you for any occasion. Our endless thanks for a job well done ! Kindest Regards "

Gareth and Janine O'Brien

" Thank you so much for being such a big part of Rebecca and Martin's wedding. Not only her father loved the music, all the guests were also jiving along to the table ! You were prompt, vibey and professional. Rebecca and Martin send all their love and a very big thank you. Keep up the good work."

Aleit - Wedding Co-ordination

" I would like to thank you for a great performance ! I know that the guests truly enjoyed the sounds that filled the room. I am sorry that I was not there to greet you when you left and thank you in person but I am truly grateful that we had you to perform. I will pass your details on to let people know. Hope to work with you again in the future."

Jade Green - Function Co-ordination

" I can't thank you and Willie enough for being so wonderful on Sunday. The feedback has been overwhelming and everyone has said how much they loved the music!

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart and if ever I'm looking for a bit of magic when organising another function, I know exactly who to call. "

Debbie Turberville - Function Co-ordination (28th March 2010)

" I wanted to say a very special thank you for arranging the Gary Deacon Duo for us. I was so sad that the day did not allow ANY time for me to meet them personally, but everyone has commented on how fantastic they were.

I must say that when we were nearby I heard them play and it was really “Music to my ears” J They were simply marvellous and if there is ever another event I’ll be calling you again! "

Tanya (30th April 2011 at the De Hoop Nature Reserve, Garden Route).

" A very belated, thank you for playing at our wedding.

We had so many wonderful comments about your music and it created the exact atmosphere we wanted. I am just so sorry that I never got to enjoy it, as we were so busy with the photographs.

You were so professional to work with even though we never met until the wedding - I always felt like I was in good hands ! Thanks once again. "

Lisa (26th April 2011 at the Grand Beach Café, Granger Bay).

" Arthur and I would like to thank you very much for your superb music that you played at our wedding last Saturday.

Your music set the tone perfectly and just added to the ambience of the lovely day.

My only regret was that I couldn't sit and listen to your music for the whole time as we were whisked off for photographs! :)

If I remember correctly, Joe the photographer mentioned that you had also played at his own wedding! "

Linda and Arthur (8th October 2011 at Vrede en Lust, Franschhoek).