Wedding Harpist

Bio

A Guide to Wedding Music from behind the Strings
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Music for your ceremony
There are many elements to consider in creating your perfect wedding day and music can be key.
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Choosing the right music for the right moment will make the difference between special day and unforgettable day. With it being such a personal choice I will always endeavour to find the right music for you, whether its 'your song' from when you first met, a piece that always reminds you of them, or something that you both fell in love with together, your wedding ceremony is the perfect time to celebrate that.
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With so much music to choose from it is easy to feel a bit over whelmed with what might be best suited or even possible to play on the harp so I have put together a brief outline of the proceedings and ideas of what kinds of pieces work best at certain moments. You can also peruse my repertoire page which has a slightly more comprehensive, but by no means exclusive, list of pieces.
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The harp is a very versatile instrument and most styles can be accommodated, so if you have any specific pieces in mind and would like to know if they would be suitable please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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A standard performance is 2 x 45 minute sets with a 15 minute break
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During the drinks reception and the wedding breakfast I can provide a gentle musical backdrop. With an eclectic mix of pieces there will be something to appeal to all ages and tastes. If you are looking for something a bit more attention grabbing to provide entertainment during the drinks reception, I can also work with a loop station which opens the door for more energetic and modern sounding harp pieces.
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Packages
- Wedding Ceremony only
​ - Drinks Reception only
​ - Wedding Breakfast
​ - Wedding Ceremony and Drinks Reception or Wedding breakfast
​ - Full wedding day, inc. Ceremony, drinks and the Wedding Breakfast
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​​FAQ'S
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Is the harp portable and can it be moved around the venue? can you play outside?
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The celtic harp is much more compact which makes it easy to move around the venue, i.e. from the ceremony room to the drinks reception and even outside as long as it is not exposed to extreme weather.
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Do you have any requirements?
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I ask that the venue are informed that I will be playing and that a space of roughly 2m square is available for me to set up in as well as a chair. I will also need access to a power supply.
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Do you provide music during your breaks?
Yes, i use a small acoustic amp which i can put similar background music through whilst I have a break to avoid silences.
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Are you insured?
Yes. Both public liability and PAT testing certificates can be provided upon request
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What time will you arrive?
I aim to arrive 1 hour before I start playing in order to set up and give the harp time to settle as they are sensitive to temperature changes.