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Are you looking for an exceptional wedding harpist? Try to think of a wedding ceremony without music. Hard to imagine, isn’t it? This is where I can help you. Live music is the emotional refinement that completes the day you’ve been dreaming of. With over 30 years’ experience providing unforgettable music for weddings, my repertoire is colourful and comprehensive and there’s something for everyone. Is there any special music that means the world to you? Click here for my wedding music list:

My warm, friendly personality and excellent communication skills mean I can actively engage with you to ensure that your wedding music will dazzle, delight, captivate and enthrall

Wedding Price range £400-£700

Please contact me for a quote

Travelling expenses included within 20 mile radius of HD9.

Mileage rate - 55p per mile after initial 20 miles

Payment to be made in full 14 days prior to performance

Unfortunately I am unable to offer a refund if cancellation is made within 14 days of the scheduled event.

If you want me to play outdoors, adequate shelter from direct sunlight and rain must be provided at your venue. Please take this into account when booking me. You can email me for a brochure and a copy of my terms and conditions.

If you want me to learn a specific piece of music for your ceremony, I need six weeks notice.  Your ceremony music choices (Entrance/Signing of the Register/Exit) are included in the price. Additional requests will incur a charge of £50 per piece.

I have Public Liability Insurance cover.

CHOOSING YOUR WEDDING MUSIC

Are you feeling confused about your choice of wedding music? Perplexed at the vast array of options available to you? Here are a few tips on one of the most important aspects of your celebrations which sets the tone throughout your day

I really love playing for weddings and it's a privilege to be closely involved in your special day.  Music is such a vital part of any celebration and especially the celebration of a loving relationship.  Over the years I’ve played at countless ceremonies and weddings and I know first hand the powerful impact the right piece of music can have.  My role is finding out which piece of music makes you tick and then adapting it to make it sound great on the harp.  To do this well and to give my own unique spin on a piece of music you love can take a while. From first listening to it to downloading a printed version online to making the piece yours can be a pleasantly time consuming process.  This means that you get your very own version of the song that has such significance for you.  This could be the first song you danced together to, or a song that was popular at the time you met.  

I recently met a couple at a wedding event who liked my playing and my music and they want a reggae classic for the bride's entrance music.  Intrigued, I asked if they could send me a link to the song to see if I could make it work.  Having listened to it, I know it’ll work and I feel quite excited about it.  With great lyrics, it's a lovely loving tribute from bride to groom, and most importantly I think it will sound gorgeous on the harp!

Thanks to technology and the internet now, the possibilities are endless.  I played for a civil ceremony in March and the bride was due to come and hear her request at a wedding event.  I was disappointed to find out at the last minute that the venue had decided to have a pianist instead without letting me know, putting me in a slightly awkward position with the bride-to-be who had planned to come and hear me play.  I got my thinking cap on and arranged a video call with her.  My lovely client was delighted with the end results! If you can’t meet me at a fayre, there are ways around this.

It's worth bearing in mind not everything works well on the harp and I'm happy to guide you in your choice of music.

If you're considering having live harp music at your wedding, here are some of the options I can offer:

Civil Ceremony 

I arrive in plenty of time to set up and liaise with the registrars and your wedding coordinator at your venue. I’m ready to play background music from my repertoire list 30 minutes before your ceremony while guests await your arrival.  One of the key musical moments is your entrance. You may have a specific piece of music in mind or you may need some suggestions - either way I can help you find the perfect music for the atmosphere you want to create.  You can choose a couple of pieces for the signing of the register and while you have your photos taken.  Finally I play a piece of your choice for your exit together.  

Drinks Reception (1 or 2 hours) 

After your ceremony I can provide background music for you and your guests as you enjoy drinks and canapés and have your photos taken.  Please note that due to the unpredictable British weather, I only play outdoors in exceptional circumstances. Direct sunlight or rain can damage my harp so there must be an adequate sheltered area for me to play.

Wedding Breakfast

Live music can make a world of difference to the atmosphere while you have your meal, and again I can play some of your favourite songs which you will recognise instantly.  The harmonious sound of the harp is the perfect backdrop as you enjoy engaging conversations with your family and friends during your first feast as newlyweds.

Church Ceremony 

The unique sound of the harp is ideal for the sacred solemn setting of a church.  I set up well in advance of your ceremony time and I can play while your guests congregate.  A bridal march is an excellent choice for your entrance and I have also played other requests in church.  

I can perform your hymns if you wish.  Usually the church organist plays them - it goes with the setting and tends to rouse more singing!  I can play suitable background music while you sign the register and have your photos taken.  I can also play your exit music, or again you could have the organist play.  It all comes down to your personal preference.

The Money Question!  

My prices start from £400.  If you think this sounds like a lot, bear in mind the basic running and development costs of my business - website construction, hosting and updating, advertising, publicity photos and promotional materials, transport costs, harp strings, insurances and maintenance, buying sheet music, appropriate clothing and footwear, practice and training time, the dreaded tax bill, the list is long...  These expenses all contribute in providing you with the best wedding music experience I can possibly offer.

The easiest way to find out more about your choice of wedding music is by attending a wedding fayre, showcase or event and I do as many of these as I can.  If you have any questions you can get in touch by using the link to my Contact page above.  

I have plenty of wedding pieces in the Music section on this website and I update these on a regular basis. Do drop me an email if you have any questions.