Hire a Wedding Harpist
We represent a hand-picked selection of highly-skilled wedding harpists, many of whom come with distinguished concert backgrounds. Proficient soloists in their own right, our harp players are sure to provide the perfect accompaniment to your wedding ceremony or drinks reception.
Browse our professional harpists below and get in touch with any queries you may have.
Hire a Harpist for a Wedding or Event
A popular choice for wedding ceremonies due to the dignified atmosphere harp music creates, our highly-experienced harpists are available to hire for drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts, private parties, restaurants, charity events and corporate events. Whatever it is you have planned, you can rest assured that the seraphic strains of a harpist will raise the bar in terms of class and quietly wow your guests.
If it's your first time booking a professional harpist, you're bound to have lots of queries. To get you started, our team of live entertainment experts have put together the following guide with answers to some of the most common questions about our harpists for hire.
How much does it cost to hire a harpist?
A professional harpist will typically charge a basic starting rate of £200 - £300 for the first hour, followed by a fixed rate for each additional hour. As a guide, you might expect to pay in the region of £400-£500 for a 3-hour booking to cover your wedding ceremony music and afternoon reception.
What type of music do harpists play?
The ideal choice for background music, the harp offers a surprisingly diverse range for a solo instrument. Our harpists can turn their hands to anything from classical music, Celtic folk and operatic arias to jazz standards, Disney theme tunes and rock and pop music from the 1960s and beyond.
Our wedding harpists have an extensive repertoire of harp music available and can tailor their sets to more specific tastes if required.
Do Harpists take song requests?
If you have a special song in mind for your wedding ceremony or drinks reception, our harpists are usually more than happy to learn something just for you. Just let us know beforehand, and we'll check suitability.
What type of events are harp players suitable for?
The elegant and unintrusive sound of the harp is ideal for a range of events including weddings, ceremonies, champagne receptions, welcome drinks, dinners and corporate events.
A wedding harpist is the ideal choice for a wedding ceremony, background music as guests arrive, canapes, and the wedding breakfast.
How much space do harpists require?
The harp is a fairly large instrument at approximately 1 meter wide. With this in mind, we recommend reserving around 2 x 2 meters to allow sufficient performance space.
Can my harpist perform outside?
Most harpists are happy to perform outside under the appropriate conditions. We politely request that a small gazebo or large umbrella is provided to protect the harpist from unexpected rain and direct sunlight, which can damage the harp.
Your harpist will also need a hard, flat surface to transport their harp and perform on.
Can harpists perform alongside other musicians?
Whilst the harp is highly popular as a solo instrument, many of our harpists also perform alongside other instrumentalists for a fuller and more varied sound. Popular harp duo options include adding a cello, clarinet, or flute. Just let us know what you're looking for, and we'll provide some suitable options.
How do I book a harpist?
Hiring a harp player couldn't be easier with our straightforward booking process. Browse through our roster of professional harpists and when you find a musician that fits your requirements, just fill in the contact form on their page with your event details. We'll check availability with your chosen harpist and will come back to you with costs and details.
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Why book a harpist through us?
- Over 20 Years experience in the events industry
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- All harpists hand-picked by our team of experts
- Dedicated member of our team assigned to your event
- Professional contracts for your peace of mind
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