“Thank you for adding a special touch to our daughter and son-in-laws special day”
Lynn
mother of the bride
All audio samples are solo harp unless otherwise noted. Along with live music for weddings and events, custom harp recordings are available.
Air from “Festes de l’ete”
A French classical piece from the Baroque period, this piece works well during a wedding ceremony prelude or as background music for events where classical themes are preferred.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Air from “Water Music”
Recorded live at a wedding ceremony, this piece from G.F. Handel’s Water Music is often used for prelude as guests are being seated, or as a processional for the wedding party. The clips below were recorded live at weddings, and feature solo harp, along with a trio of harp, violin, and cello and harp and violin duet.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp Solo
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Harp & Violin Duet
Air on the G String
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp & Violin duet
Amarilli, mia bella by Giulio Caccini
This piece by the Italian composer Caccini (1551-1618) was recorded live at an open house that featured a classical vocalist with harp accompaniment.
Harp & classical vocalist
Andante from String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 29 “Rosamunde” by Franz Schubert
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at weddings.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Violin duet
Andiam Mio Tesoro
Although we do not know who composed this Italian piece from the 16th century, it makes a lovely part of a wedding ceremony prelude or background music during elegant parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Aria from “Rinaldo”
This piece by G. F. Handel, from his opera Rinaldo, works well as a wedding ceremony processional (for the bride or wedding party) or recessional.
The harp and cello duet version below was recorded live at a wedding.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp Solo
Harp & Cello Duet
Arioso
A beautiful Baroque piece by J. S. Bach, Arioso is one of my favorite pieces to include in a wedding prelude. It is also a good choice for mid-ceremony music, such as lighting of the unity candle or communion.
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp Solo
Harp & Violin Duet
Ave Maria by J.S. Bach & Gounod
Charles-François Gounod added a melody to J.S. Bach’s well-known “Prelude in C” to create this setting of “Ave Maria.” While not as commonly-used as the Schubert below, it is a beautiful alternative.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp & Violin duet
Ave Maria by Franz Schubert
A well-loved classical and sacred favorite, I have played this piece for dozens of Catholic weddings. While most frequently used to accompany the presentation of roses to Mary, I have also had brides request it for their processional or as a way to bring some of the Catholic heritage of one member of the couple into an otherwise non-Catholic wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride)
The most traditional of wedding music, this piece by Richard Wagner is requested for the bridal processional by approximately half of the couples with whom I work. With a fanfare to announce the bride’s entrance, this piece is a majestic way to begin the wedding ceremony.
The harp, violin, & cello trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp Solo
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Bridal March from Skjevik (Brudemarsj fra Skjevik)
An alternative to the traditional “Bridal Chorus,” this piece by the Norwegian composer Trond Ottar Maalen can be used for the bridal processional or the wedding party processional.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Pachelbel’s “Canon in D”
One of the most-requested wedding songs, “Canon in D” by Johann Pachelbel is perfect for any wedding processional – the seating of family members, the wedding party, or the bride. This piece can be lengthened or shortened to accommodate any size of wedding party. I have also had couples choose this piece for all processionals, having me reserve the faster, more majestic section for the grand entrance.
The duet, trio, and string quartet versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
This piece can be played on
Solo Harp
Harp & Violin duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & String Quartet
Harp & Piano duet
Harp & Cello Duet
Cantique de Jean Racine
This piece is a harp adaptation of a work composed by Gabriel Faure for mixed choir and piano or organ. I often include it in a wedding prelude or as background music for events when classical music is requested.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Chaconne from “The Fairy-Queen”
A 1692 opera by the English composer Henry Purcell, “The Fairy-Queen” is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” This chaconne makes a stately processional for the wedding party or bride.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
David’s Aria from “Saul” (Oh Lord, whose mercies numberless)
Composed by G. F. Handel in 1738, David’s “Aria” is part of a larger oratorio concerning the life of Saul. This air is appropriate for preludes, memorials, and church services.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Dodon’s Sleep
A soft and gentle piece by the Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, it is part of a larger work called The Golden Cockerel Suite. This style of music is perfect for moments of reflection in a wedding, church service, or memorial service. As a lullaby, it is also appropriate for a baptism or christening.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Finale from “Music for the Royal Fireworks”
Commissioned by Britain’s King George II, this piece was performed in 1749 to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle. Originally scored for wind instruments, there have been multiple transcriptions for other ensembles, including this one for harp and cello. This version was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Cello duet
Flower duet (Duo des fleurs) from “Lakme”
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Great Day by Nancy Gustavson
A piece that truly shows off the harp! Full of glissandos, special effects, and pedal changes, no other instrument can create the sounds that this piece brings out of the harp. It makes for an exciting recessional, postlude music for guest dismissal, or reception music.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Hornpipe from “Water Music”
G.F. Handel composed a set of orchestral suites at the behest of King George I, who wanted a concert performed on the River Thames in London. This “Hornpipe” appears in the second of three suites. It makes an excellent grand entrance or recessional during a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding.
Harp & Cello duet
Hornpipe in G Major
This Baroque dance by Henry Purcell makes a stately choice for a bridal or wedding party processional when you prefer classical but non-traditional music. It also can be played a bit more up-tempo for a recessional.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
How Beautiful by Twila Paris
All versions below recorded live during weddings.
This song is beautiful as purely instrumental music, but I can also accompany a singer of your choice (or one of my professional colleagues) performing this piece for your wedding ceremony. This song can be played with solo harp, with a singer, or with any other instrumental chamber ensemble.
Harp Solo
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Harp & Vocalist
Hymne by Vangelis
Vangelis is a Greek composer who writes ambient, jazz, electronic, and orchestral music. His most famous works are the film scores for Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner, and this instrumental piece appeared on his album “Opera Sauvage.” It makes a beautiful processional for the families, wedding party, or bride, and is equally appropriate for a church service.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Intermezzo from “Cavalleria Rusticana”
This is the most well-known pieces from “Cavalleria Rusticana” by the Italian composer Pietro Mascagni. The opera was premiered in 1890 in Rome.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The harp & string quartet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp & String Quartet
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
One of J. S. Bach’s best-loved compositions, and the final movement of his Cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life), this piece is very popular for wedding ceremonies.
Played at a moderate tempo, it works well for a processional (and pairs nicely with Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” if that piece will also be part of your entrance music). Slightly faster, it becomes a lively recessional, sending the newly-married couple joyfully off to the reception. It is also frequently played during the Christmas season.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp. A version of this song recorded with a harp and marimba duet is also available. The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
Solo Harp
Harp & Cello duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Piano duet
Harp & Classical Vocalist
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
One of J. S. Bach’s best-loved compositions, and the final movement of his Cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life), this piece is very popular for wedding ceremonies.
Played at a moderate tempo, it works well for a processional (and pairs nicely with Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” if that piece will also be part of your entrance music). Slightly faster, it becomes a lively recessional, sending the newly-married couple joyfully off to the reception. It is also frequently played during the Christmas season.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
This version is a harp and marimba duet – a unique combination of instruments! A harp solo recording is also available.
Joyeuse
An upbeat and majestic piece by French composer Jean Phillippe Rameau (1683-1764), this version is performed by a two-harp duet. The work was originally written for harpsichord, and appears in the composer’s book Pièces de Clavessin.
This piece can be performed with a pedal harp duet.
Jupiter
“Jupiter” is one of the seven movements from Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite The Planets. The tune for this movement is also the basis of the hymn “I Vow to Thee, My Country,” which is an English patriotic song and “World in Union,” the theme for the Rugby World Cup.
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
King William’s March
This piece was written by the English Baroque composer Jeremiah Clarke in honor of William of Orange, who had become King of England during the Glorious Revolution of 1688. This piece works well as a processional (for the wedding party or bride), as a recessional, or as part of the postlude.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
La Gimblette
This theme and variations was written by the French harp composer Bernard Andres. I often play it in its entirety as background music for wedding receptions or the ceremony prelude, but you can also choose among the different variations for your processionals or the recessional.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Largo from Concerto in D for Guitar
Vivaldi originally wrote this piece for lute, but it is now primarily performed on the guitar. This harp transcription of the Largo (the second movement) has a tranquil and gentle melody that makes it a wonderful choice for mid-ceremony rituals, such as the sand ceremony or unity candle. It also works well during the prelude of a wedding ceremony or as background music when classical themes are requested.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Largo from “Xerxes”
G. F. Handel’s Baroque opera Xerxes features this piece, also known as “Ombra mai fu,” as the opening aria. I can play this as a harp solo, to accompany a singer, or in a larger ensemble with other instrumentalists. It is a beautiful classical piece that can work as a wedding processional, prelude, or interlude, or as background music for other events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp and cello duet version below was recorded live at a wedding and the harp with operatic vocalist was recorded live at an open house.
Solo Harp
Harp & Cello duet
Harp & Operatic Vocalist
March in D Major
This piece is from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, and written for harpsichord. Although originally attributed to J.S. Bach, it is now believed to have been written by his son, C.P.E. Bach around 1730.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Meditation from Thais
Thais is an 1894 opera by the French Romantic composer Jules Massenet. This “Meditation” was originally written for solo violin and orchestra, but the solo harp transcription is beautiful. It makes a lovely and romantic wedding prelude, processional, or interlude. I also play it for church services and background music when classical themes are requested.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Menuet d’Exaudet
The French violinist André-Joseph Exaudet composed this minuet in 1751.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
Nessun Dorma
This aria comes from the final act of Puccini’s opera Turandot famously performed by Luciano Pavarotti at the 1990 FIFA World Cup with The Three Tenors.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The version below was recorded live at an open house.
Harp & Soprano Vocalist
O mio babbino caro
This well-known aria comes from Puccini’s 1918 opera Gianni Schicchi.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The version below was recorded live at an open house.
Harp & Soprano Vocalist
Ode to Joy
The theme from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the last one he composed, is part of the fourth movement and sung by vocal soloists and a chorus. The German lyrics are based on a 1785 poem by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, with the text modified by Beethoven. The tune is also used for the hymn “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee.”
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Harp & Cello duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Pavane Style Renaissance
A pavane is a slow and stately couples dance that was popular in Europe during the 1500s. This one, in a “Renaissance Style,” was composed by Paul Wachs and is a wonderful choice for a wedding processional or recessional when you would like to have classical music, but not the traditional wedding pieces.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Prelude in C by J. S. Bach
This piece by the Baroque composer J. S. Bach is the first prelude in his book The Well-Tempered Clavier. Although originally written for a keyboard instrument, the arpeggiated chords are idiomatic to the harp, and the piece makes a beautiful harp solo.
The Bach-Gounod “Ave Maria” sets the Latin text to a melody superimposed over this prelude. It is a favorite for weddings (especially Catholic Nuptial Masses), religious services, and funerals.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Processional by Linda Wood
This piece was composed by a harpist, so it sounds especially lovely on the instrument! It has four sections or variations, and you can choose among them for your wedding. Any or all of them work well for a wedding party or bridal processional, and the final variation can be a recessional.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Quando m’en vo
From the 1898 opera by Puccini, La Boheme, this piece is also known as “Musetta’s Waltz.”
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The version below, with an operatic soprano accompanied by the harp, was recorded live at an open house.
Harp & Soprano Vocalist
Reverie by Grandjany
Marcel Grandjany was a French harpist and composer, living from 1891-1975. This simple but elegant piece is the first movement of his Trois petites pieces tres faciles for solo harp. It is suitable for the prelude or interlude of a wedding ceremony, or as background when classical music is requested.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
River Flows in You
The South Korean pianist Yiruma recorded this piece in 2001 for his album “First Love,” and it was associated with “Bella’s Lullaby” in the movie Twilight.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Flute duet
Rondeau
This piece was written by the French Baroque composer Jean-Joseph Mouret, the first movement of his “Suite of Symphonies for Brass, Strings and Timpani No. 1.” It is well-known as the theme for the PBS series Masterpiece Theatre.
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Sarabande
Everyone knows Pachelbel’s “Canon in D,” but this practically unknown piece of his is also a gem! A sarabande is a dance in triple meter, and is often the third of four movements of a Baroque dance suite.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp & Cello duet
Sheep May Safely Graze (Schafe koennen sichen weiden) by J. S. Bach
This piece is the most popular aria from Bach’s Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd (Hunting Cantata). Composed in 1713, it is his earliest surviving secular cantata. This piece makes a beautiful addition to a wedding ceremony prelude or as classical background music. I have also played it for seating of families and a bridal party processional during a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Spiegel im Spiegel (Mirror in the Mirror)
This piece is a minimalist tintinnabular work by the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. Originally scored for piano and violin, this adaptation is for a harp and steel drum duet. The steel drums are best known as a calypso-style instrument, but they can also perform classical music.
Third Movement of Spring from “The Four Seasons”
The Four Seasons were written as a set of four violin concerti, each representing one of the seasons, by Antonio Vivaldi. Each concerto consisted of three movements (fast-slow-fast). This is the final movement of Spring, and it has a dance-like lilt that makes it a wonderful choice for a wedding processional.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
St. Anthony Chorale
Written by the Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn, this is also the tune for the hymn “We Thy People Praise Thee.”
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp & Violin duet
The Call (Come My Way, My Truth, My Life)
One of the pieces in Ralph Vaughan Williams’s Five Mystical Songs, it is a setting of a poem by the Anglican priest George Herbert. This harp arrangement of the fourth movement solo is beautiful in a wedding ceremony or church service.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The Swan (Le Cygne)
This piece is best known as a cello solo, but sounds beautiful with any instrumentation! It comes from The Carnival of the Animals, written by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns in 1886.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony, for the bride’s processional.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Trumpet Tune
Often attributed to Henry Purcell, this piece may have actually been composed by Jeremiah Clarke. His Trumpet Voluntary is of a similar style. This piece is upbeat and majestic, and makes and excellent wedding processional or recessional.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Trumpet Voluntary (Prince of Denmark’s March)
This wedding classic was written around 1700 by the English Baroque composer Jeremiah Clarke. It is frequently used as a recessional or bridal processional in a wedding ceremony.
The duet, trio, and quintet versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp & Cello duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & String Quartet
Wedding March
This is the most traditional music for the wedding recessional (when the couple exits the ceremony). It was written by Felix Mendelssohn as incidental music to Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The harp & string quartet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Solo Harp
Harp & String Quartet
Harp & Violin
Winter from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons”
As with Spring, this is another section of the Vivaldi violin concerti The Four Seasons. “Winter” is the final concerto, and this is the middle (slow) movement. It is a well-known classical theme, and popular for background music, wedding preludes, and ceremony interludes.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
A Groovy Kind of Love
A pop song from the 1960s, made famous by the Mindbenders and Phil Collins, I often play this piece for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and private parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp Solo
Harp & Violin Duet
A Million Dreams from “The Greatest Showman”
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Violin duet
A Summer Place
A pop song from the 1960s from the movie of the same name, I often play this for wedding receptions and corporate or private parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
A Thousand Years from “Twilight: Breaking Dawn”
This contemporary piece has become very popular for weddings!
It can be played beautifully as a harp solo or in a duet or trio with other instruments (as in the recordings below, featuring a trio of harp, violin, and cello, and duets of harp and flute / harp and violin). These ensembles were recorded live at weddings.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Harp & Flute Duet
Harp & Violin Duet
A Time for Us from “Romeo and Juliet”
This theme from Romeo and Juliet is appropriate for a wedding ceremony, reception, or rehearsal dinner. I also play it for other types of parties and events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
A Whole New World
From the 1992 Disney movie Aladdin, this piece is a favorite for the prelude music prior to a wedding ceremony or as background music for a reception or private party. It received the award “Best Original Song” at both the Academy Awards and Golden Globes and “Song of the Year” at the Grammy Awards.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
The harp and flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute Duet
Accidentally in Love from “Shrek 2”
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Violin Duet
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
All I Ask of You from “Phantom of the Opera”
One of the best-known pieces from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Phantom of the Opera, this love duet is beautiful for wedding ceremonies, either as a harp solo or harp accompaniment for singers. I also frequently play it as background music during other types of events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
All My Loving
An up-tempo hit by the Beatles, this piece makes a nice wedding recessional. I also play it for corporate and private parties as background music.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
All of Me
This 2013 song by John Legend sounds beautiful on the harp, and has become a favorite for weddings! The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at weddings.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Flute Duet
Harp & Violin Duet
All You Need is Love
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at a wedding.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Violin duet
Amazed
Country music group Lonestar released this as the second single off their album “Lonely Grill” in 1999. This piece works well as background music for a wedding reception or as a family/wedding party processional during the ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The harp and flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute Duet
Ashokan Farewell
From the Ken Burns documentary The Civil War, this piece is both beautiful and serene. It makes a lovely addition to the prelude for a wedding ceremony or other events when background music should be soft and soothing.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
At Last
This Etta James jazz standard is a classic for weddings. It can be part of your ceremony or reception – even your first dance!
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp Solo
Harp & Violin Duet
Autumn Leaves
A French song from the 1940’s, this song has become a jazz standard. It is particularly beautiful on the harp, and I often play it for wedding receptions and private parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Beautiful Dreamer by Stephen Foster
A popular song from the 1860s, composed by the American songwriter Stephen Foster, this piece has been heard in movies ranging from Gone with the Wind to Office Space. It works well as background music for wedding preludes, receptions, or other private/corporate parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Better Together
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
Harp & Violin Duet
Blackbird
From the 1968 album “The Beatles,” this song draws on a musical theme by J.S. Bach that is frequently played by classical guitarists. The version for harp, violin, and cello trio below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Bless the Broken Road
This country song, best-known as performed by Rascal Flatts, topped the Billboard Country charts in 2005. It is often requested for wedding prelude music, or as background during the lighting of the unity candle or performing of the sand ceremony.
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp Solo
Harp & Violin Duet
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
This Tin Pan Alley song was first published in 1908 and subsequently recorded by Fats Waller, Doris Day, Little Richard, and Etta James. Its up-tempo beat makes it a wonderful addition to a wedding reception or other party.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
This song is from the 1994 Disney animated movie The Lion King, and was composed by Elton John. It makes a beautiful wedding party processional or addition the the prelude music prior to a wedding ceremony.
The version for harp & string quartet below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & String Quartet
Candle on the Water
This song is from the 1977 Disney live action-animation movie Pete’s Dragon. The recordings below are both live from events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Harp & Vocalist
Can’t Help Falling in Love
This pop ballad was made famous by Elvis Presley in the early 1960s and the British reggae band UB40 in the 1990s. This song is beautiful on the harp, and is often requested for mid-ceremony music (such as the sand ceremony or lighting of the unity candle) or family seating before the ceremony. I also often play it for receptions, parties, and rehearsal dinners.
The ensemble versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Piano duet
Harp & String Quartet
Harp & Flute duet
Harp & Violin duet
Harp & Viola duet
Come Sail Away by Styx
Yes, I can play rock music on the harp! This ballad by Styx sounds surprisingly lovely on the instrument. I have had this song requested for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and parties of all kinds.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Concerning Hobbits
Composed by Howard Shore for the soundtrack of Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, it features themes and musical motifs heard throughout the trilogy. The version for harp, violin, and cello trio below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Dancing Queen
This 1976 hit by the Swedish band ABBA is a long-time staple at weddings. It makes an excellent up-tempo recessional to conclude the ceremony or as part of the background music for cocktails/dinner at the reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp & Violin Duet
Edelweiss from “The Sound of Music”
One of the most popular songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein, it was also the last song that the pair wrote together. It features in the Broadway musical and the movie adaptation of The Sound of Music, and is often chosen for mid-ceremony music (such as lighting of the unity candle) or the seating of family members prior to the service. I also frequently play it as background music during parties and other social events.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp Solo
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Eyes on Me from “Final Fantasy VIII”
Every year, I have a few couples who choose music from Final Fantasy for their weddings. My first request for this piece was for a bride’s processional, but it also makes lovely interlude music in the middle of the ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
This indie-rock song was composed and performed by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2008. It makes a beautiful wedding party processional or music for family seating. I also frequently include it in the music I play during wedding receptions, corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, and other parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at weddings.
Solo Harp
Harp & Piano duet
Harp & Violin duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Viola duet
Fields of Gold by Sting
This 1993 song by Sting is especially beautiful on the harp. I have had couples request it for their family seating, wedding party processional, bridal processional, and mid-ceremony interlude. It is also a favorite for wedding receptions and parties for any occasion.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp. A recording of this song featuring a harp and steel drum duet is also available.
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Solo Harp
Harp & Flute duet
Harp & Violin duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Fields of Gold
This 1993 song by Sting is especially beautiful on the harp. I have had couples request it for their family seating, wedding party processional, bridal processional, and mid-ceremony interlude. It is also a favorite for wedding receptions and parties for any occasion.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
This version is a duet of harp and steel pans (steel drums). This unique duet instrumentation is perfectly suited for performing wedding music in any venue, but especially for beach weddings or those with a Caribbean or calypso flair. Check above for recordings of this piece with solo harp and harp with other instruments.
Harp & Steel Drum duet
From this Moment On
This 1997 Shania Twain song is a favorite for weddings where the couple prefers something less traditional. The country pop style translates well to the harp, and I have played it for mid-ceremony interludes, as a processional, and as background music during wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners.
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp Solo
Harp & Violin duet
Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
This is truly one of my favorite songs. I have played this piece for everything from weddings to memorial services to corporate galas.
The duet, trio, and quartet versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies and receptions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & String Quartet
Harp & Violin duet
Harp & Vocalist (sung in English and Italian)
Harvest Moon
This 1992 song by Neil Young comes from his album of the same name. The version for harp and violin duet below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Have I Told You Lately that I Love You?
Written and recorded by Van Morrison in 1989, this song was also a hit for Rod Stewart in 1993. This love ballad can be part of a wedding prelude or as interlude music during the ceremony itself. I also play this piece for wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners.
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at weddings.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp & Violin duet
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Here Comes the Sun
Written by George Harrison, this song appeared on The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” album in 1969. The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at weddings.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Flute duet
Harp & Violin duet
Hey Jude
A popular Beatles hit from 1968, I often play this song for receptions, parties, and other social functions. The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding. This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Solo Harp
Harp & Violin duet
How Beautiful
All versions below were recorded live during weddings.
This song is beautiful as purely instrumental music, but I can also accompany a singer of your choice (or one of my professional colleagues) performing this piece for your wedding ceremony. This song can be played with solo harp, with a singer, or with any other instrumental chamber ensemble.
Harp Solo
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Vocalist
I Choose You
This 2013 song by the American singer Sara Bareilles is a new wedding favorite. It makes a wonderful recessional for a wedding ceremony or as background music during the reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Flute duet
I Love How You Love Me
This song was a hit for the Paris Sisters in 1961, and was covered by Bobby Vinton. I have played it for bridal processionals, family seating, wedding party processionals, receptions, and private parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & piano duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Solo Harp
Harp & Piano duet
I’ll Be
The American singer Edwin McCain included this song on his 1997 album “Misguided Roses.” Couples frequently choose this piece for weddings, and it is also a favorite for background music at parties of all types.
The harp and flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Flute duet
I’m Yours
This 2008 song by Jason Mraz is popular for wedding ceremonies and receptions, especially as a recessional.
The harp and flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Flute duet
La Vie En Rose (Life through Rose-Tinted Glasses)
This song was made popular by the French singer Edith Piaf in the mid-1940s. It has been covered by jazz great Louis Armstrong and the American singers Bing Crosby and Tony Martin. It has become a staple of the jazz standard repertoire, and I often play it for receptions and parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The harp & piano duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Solo Harp
Harp & Piano duet
Lady
This song was written by Lionel Richie and first recorded by the country singer Kenny Rogers. I often play it for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, and private parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Long and Winding Road
Inspired by the Highlands of Scotland, this piece was written by Paul McCartney in 1969. It was released as a single in 1970, shortly after the breakup of The Beatles.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Love Story
From her 2008 album “Fearless,” this Taylor Swift song references the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet, but ends happily in a marriage proposal.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Lovesong by The Cure
Originally recorded by the alternative rock band The Cure, this song was also recently released by Adele on her album 21. I have played this piece for a couple’s first dance at their wedding reception and as background music during other parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Marry Me
Released in 2010, this song was written by Pat Monahan of the folk rock band Train. It has quickly become a favorite for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The duet versions below were recorded live at weddings.
Solo Harp
Harp & Flute duet
Harp & Piano duet
Marry You
From his first studio album, “Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” this Bruno Mars song makes an excellent wedding ceremony recessional or addition to the reception playlist.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp and flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Memory from “Cats”
The most popular and well-known song from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1981 musical, Cats, it is sung by the character Grizabella. Elaine Paige originated the role on London’s West End, and the song has also been recorded by Barry Manilow and Barbra Streisand. I have played this for corporate and private parties for many occasions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Moon River from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
This song appeared in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s and was sung by Audrey Hepburn’s character. It received the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1961. Now a jazz standard, it is a favorite request for wedding receptions and corporate events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & string quartet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp & String Quartet
My Heart Will Go On
The love theme from Titanic was sung by Celine Dion and won composer James Horner the Academy Award for Best Original Song. It topped the music charts in the US, Canada, Australia, and across Europe. It is a favorite for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Solo Harp
Harp & Flute duet
My Own True Love (Tara’s Theme)
Max Steiner composed the score for this epic movie. This song opens the film and is heard as one of the main musical themes throughout. Words were added to the instrumental score later by lyricist Mack David. This piece makes a beautiful processional or stately recessional, and can also be part of the prelude or reception music.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Nothing Else Matters
Yes, it’s heavy metal music on the harp! This song was released in 1992 by Metallica, and has been covered dozens of times by other musical groups. I have played this song for wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate functions, and private parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Only Time by Enya
This song is one of the most popular written by the Irish singer Enya. Her new age music adapts especially well to the harp, and this piece is popular for wedding processionals, preludes, and mid-ceremony interludes.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
This ballad from The Wizard of Oz was sung by Judy Garland in her role as Dorothy. It has become hugely popular, and performed and recorded by numerous other artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis, ukulele player Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, Celtic Woman, and Eva Cassidy. I have played this song for every type of event, from weddings to parties to business functions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp & Classical Vocalist (Israel Kamakawiwo’ole version)
Perfect
A beautiful song by the British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, this love ballad can be included at any point during a wedding ceremony (prelude, processionals, interludes, recessional, postlude) or as background music during a wedding reception. It also makes a lovely first dance song!
The duet and trio versions below were recorded live at weddings.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Flute duet
Harp & Violin duet
Rainbow Connection
Kermit the Frog sings this song in the 1979 film The Muppet Movie. It has also been recorded by The Carpenters, Kenny Loggins, and Willie Nelson. A favorite for all ages, I have played this song for weddings, parties, and baptisms.
The trio version below (harp, violin, and cello) was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Solo Harp
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Send in the Clowns
This song was written by Stephen Sondheim for his 1973 Broadway musical A Little Night Music. Recordings by Frank Sinatra, Judy Collins, and Barbra Streisand made it popular outside of musical theatre circles. I have played this piece for receptions and parties for many occasions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Shallow
A beautiful song written by Lady Gaga, it features in the movie A Star in Born, in which her character (Ally) sings this duet with Bradley Cooper’s character, Jackson Maine.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Flute duet
Sky Full of Stars
Released in 2014, this Coldplay song appears on their 6th album, “Ghost Stories.”
The duet versions below were recorded live at weddings.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Harp & Flute duet
Someone to Watch Over Me
This ballad was written by composer George Gershwin and lyricist Ira Gershwin for the 1926 musical Oh, Kay! It featured prominently in the 1995 movie Mr. Holland’s Opus, and is often requested for wedding receptions and corporate events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The harp & piano duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp & Piano duet
Stairway to Heaven
This is one of my most requested pieces. Mostly by people who think they are being funny, but then are surprised when I can actually play it! I have included this 1971 Led Zeppelin hit in background music at parties for all occasions (and occasionally, during a wedding ceremony!).
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Stand by Me
First recorded by Ben E. King in 1961, this song featured in the soundtrack for the movie of the same name. It has been covered by numerous artists, from John Lennon to Florence and the Machine.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Stay with Me
From Sam Smith’s 2014 album “In the Lonely Hour,” this piece is a nice addition to the playlist for background music at parties and events.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp & Flute duet
Storybook Love
This song is featured in the 1987 movie The Princess Bride, and was written by Willy DeVille. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Sunrise, Sunset
This song comes from the 1964 Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof, and is sung during the wedding of Tzeitel. The parents of the bride sing about how they can’t believe their daughter has grown up, so this is a popular song for the seating of parents and grandparents before a wedding ceremony. The music was composed by Jerry Bock, with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
I first learned this piece (and wrote my own harp arrangement of it) for the wedding of a couple who met at a Chicago Cubs baseball game. Since then, I’ve played it for other wedding ceremonies (as a processional and recessional), and for background music at other events – particularly during baseball season!
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Tammy
This song from the movie Tammy and the Bachelor was a No. 1 hit for Debbie Reynolds in the 1950s. I have played this piece as background music for weddings, receptions, and in restaurants.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The Luckiest
This song appears on the album “Rockin’ the Suburbs” by the alternative rock singer and songwriter Ben Folds. I have played it as background music for wedding receptions and other parties, for a bridal processional (accompanying a singer), and as a couple’s first dance.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The harp & flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Solo Harp
Harp & Flute duet
The Prayer
This song was written for the 1998 movie Quest for Camelot, and performed as a duet by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli. It won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. I have played this piece for wedding receptions, parties, and for wedding ceremonies (as prelude, interludes, and processionals).
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Thinking Out Loud
This romantic ballad by Ed Sheeran was released in 2014 and won the Grammy for Song of the Year. It works well during a wedding ceremony or reception, and as background music for any event.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
The video with steel pans was recorded live at a restaurant in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The harp and flute duet was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Harp & Steel Pan duet
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
Jazz great Natalie Cole’s first single, this song was released in 1975 and hit #1 on the R&B charts. It makes an excellent up-tempo recessional for a wedding ceremony or part of the background music for cocktails/dinner at the reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
The duet versions below were recorded live at wedding ceremonies.
Harp & Piano duet
Harp & Violin duet
Throne Room
Composed by John Williams, this theme first appears in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, the first film of the original Star Wars trilogy. It makes an excellent non-traditional recessional!
The version for harp, violin, and cello trio below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Time to Say Goodbye (Con te partiro)
First released as a solo, and sung entirely in Italian, by Andrea Bocelli, this song was hugely popular across Europe. As a duet with Sarah Brightman (and sung partially in English, partially in Italian), it became even more successful. I have played this beautiful piece for receptions and in wedding ceremonies for the prelude or interlude. This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Today was a Fairytale
Taylor Swift wrote this piece for the 2010 movie Valentine’s Day, in which she appears at Felicia Miller. She re-recorded it for her 2021 album “Fearless (Taylor’s Version).”
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Try to Remember
The opening number of the musical comedy The Fantasticks, it was sung in the original Off-Broadway production by Jerry Orbach. Since then, it has been covered by artists such as Liza Minnelli, Josh Groban, and Harry Belafonte. I often play it as background music during receptions and parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Unchained Melody
The Righteous Brothers made the most famous recording of this 1955 classic pop song, and it was featured in the 1990 film Ghost. It has also been recorded by Elvis Presley, LeeAnn Rimes, and Cyndi Lauper. This is a popular choice for wedding ceremonies (prelude, wedding party processional, or interlude) and receptions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Venus in Blue Jeans
A hit for Jimmy Clanton in 1962, this song was written by Howard Greenfield and Jack Keller. I have played it for wedding receptions and parties celebrating many different occasions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Video Games
Lana del Rey’s debut single was released in 2012.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Viola duet
Wake Me Up When September Ends
Rock music on the harp! This song is from Green Day’s seventh studio album, “American Idiot.” I have played this piece as background music for restaurants and parties for many occasions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The Wedding Song (There is Love)
A 1971 song by Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul and Mary), this piece is a frequent request for wedding ceremonies. In this version, a classical soprano sings to harp accompaniment, but it can also be played as an instrumental solo.
The performance below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
Harp & Classical Vocalist
Wonderwall
This song was released by the English rock band Oasis in 1995. It was part of their second studio album, “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?”
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Yellow
A 2000 release by the English rock band Coldplay, this piece makes a beautiful wedding processional or can be played as background music for any type of event.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp & Flute duet
You are the Reason
Released in 2017 by the English singer Calum Scott, this beautiful ballad is popular for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and first dances.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & string quartet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp & String Quartet
You Raise Me Up
This beautiful piece was popularized by Josh Groban and Westlife in the early 2000s. I have played this piece for numerous wedding ceremonies, primarily as a harp solo, but also as accompaniment to a vocalist or other instrumental soloist. In addition, it works well for background music at any event.
The trio and duet versions below were recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Harp & Flute duet
You’ll Never Walk Alone
This is the most well-known of songs from the Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical Carousel. It has been recorded by Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, and Doris Day. It is also sung at football matches around the world, being particularly associated with Liverpool FC.
It is a popular choice for a wedding ceremony (prelude, processional, or interlude) or background music for any event.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Ash Grove
A folk song from the Welsh tradition, this piece works well in a wedding ceremony prelude or as background music for other events. It is especially appropriate for parties taking place around St. David’s Day. The hymns “Let All Things Now Living” and “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” are set to this tune.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
By Kell’s Waters
I often play this Welsh folk song as background music during a wedding prelude, corporate function, or private party – especially around St. David’s Day.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Carolan’s Welcome
Written by the Irish harper Turlough O’Carolan, it was performed by The Chieftains for Pope John Paul II’s visit to Dublin, Ireland. This piece makes a lovely addition to a wedding prelude, especially if the couple has Irish heritage. I also perform this piece for St. Patrick’s Day events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Carrickfergus
This Irish folk song was made popular in the 1960s by The Clancy Brothers and Dominic Behan, although the melody is much older. It has been recorded by artists as varied as Celtic Woman, Bob Dylan, and Joan Baez.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & string quartet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp & String Quartet
David of the White Rock (Dafydd y Garreg Wen)
A Welsh folk song, this air is especially appropriate for the harp, as the lyrics speak of a Welsh musician lying on his deathbed, requesting that his harp be brought to him to play one last tune. This hauntingly beautiful melody is a lovely addition to memorials and funeral services, or any event that celebrates St. David or Welsh heritage.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Down by the Salley Gardens (Gort na Sailean)
This 1889 poem by William Butler Yeats was set to the tune “The Maids of the Mourne Shore” by Herbert Hughes. A beautiful Irish ballad, it is often requested for Irish weddings, christenings, and funerals.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Fanaid Grove
An Irish song from County Donegal, this sad and plaintive air is also known as “The Fatal Snowstorm” and “The Outcast Mother.” It is a marked contrast to other Irish airs and dances that I typically play, but the melody is beautiful and reflective.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Fanny Power
A tune by the Irish harper-composer Turlough O’Carolan, it was written for an heiress named Frances Power on the occasion of her wedding to Richard Trench. It is lively and upbeat, and can be used as a wedding ceremony recessional, bridal processional, or during the postlude as guests exit the ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Farewell to Liverpool (Fare Thee Well, My Own True Love)
A folk song and sea chanty, this piece tells of a sailor departing on a long journey to California. It was especially popular during the folk music revival of the 1940s-1960s, and was recorded by The Dubliners and The Pogues. It was adapted by Bob Dylan for his song “Farewell.” It can be used at any time during a wedding ceremony, and is especially appropriate if the couple has Irish heritage. I also play this piece for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Flow Gently, Sweet Afton
This is a Robert Burns poem set to music by Jonathan E. Spillman in 1837. It shares a melody with one version of the Christmas carol “Away in a Manger.” It has a light and lilting melody, and works well for a wedding prelude or interlude during the ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Haru No Ogawa (Spring Brook)
This song is well-known in Japan (especially among children) as it has been taught in the schools there for over 100 years. It makes a soft and flowing processional for a bride or wedding party, or can be used as part of the prelude music as guests are being seated.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
I See You, My Beloved
This Czech-Bohemian folk song is quite popular for weddings. I have played it for every moment in the ceremony, from guest seating to processionals to the recessional.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Loch Lomond
This Scottish folk song is traditionally the final song played at the end of a wedding reception or party in Scotland. It has been recorded by groups as diverse as hard rock band AC/DC, jazz singer Maxine Sullivan, and the a cappella group The Kings Singers. It makes a beautiful harp solo or I can accompany a singer. This piece is a staple for Burns Night and St. Andrew’s celebrations, and can also be played for wedding ceremonies and private parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Minstrel Boy
This is an old Irish air “The Moreen,” used as a setting for the lyrics by Thomas Moore. The tune is a favorite among Irish-American groups, and you will often hear it played by bagpipes and flute bands.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Parting Glass
This traditional Scottish song is also popular in Ireland, and often sung at the end of a gathering of friends.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Sakura Sakura
This Japanese folk song celebrates Spring, the season of cherry blossoms. I have played this for weddings when the bride or groom (or both!) had Japanese heritage.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Serch Hudol (The Allurement of Love or Love’s Fascination)
Harps are well-loved by the Welsh, and the folk songs of Wales are particularly suited to the instrument. And 1895 publication even said “Tunes like Serch Hudol…lose their very soul and life when transferred from the harp to any other instrument.” This piece is simply perfect on the harp, and I have played it for all elements of a wedding ceremony, as well as for receptions and Welsh-themed events.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór (Sheebeg & Sheemore)
This old Irish air is often attributed to the harper Turlough O’Carolan.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp and flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Shenandoah
This is an American folk song dating from the 1800s, first popular among fur traders and then as a sea shanty.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp, Violin, & Cello trio
Shule Aroon (Siuil A Run)
This is one of the most often performed traditional Irish tunes, including by Celtic Woman, Judy Collins, and The Chieftains. It is part of the music for Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, mentioned by James Joyce in Ulysses, and shares a tune with the American Revolutionary War-era song “Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier.”
This song is lovely as background music for any event, and particularly for St. Patrick’s day or other Irish celebrations.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Suogan (Suo Gan)
This Welsh lullaby was first published around 1800. It is frequently performed around Christmastime, with recordings featured on holiday albums released by Chanticleer, The Irish Tenors, and the Vienna Boys’ Choir. I have played it for weddings, receptions, and christenings.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp & Cello duet
The Water is Wide (O Waly, Waly)
This traditional song has roots in the British Isles and was popularized by Pete Seeger during the folk music revival. It has been arranged and performed countless times, by classical, country, pop, and rock musicians. I have played this piece for wedding ceremonies and church services, and as background music for parties and receptions.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Kuch Kuch Hotha Hai (Something Happens)
The title song from the 1998 movie of the same name was composed by Jatin-Lalit with lyrics by Sameer Anjaan. The soundtrack was the top-selling Bollywood album of the year.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
O Re Piya
A beautiful Bollywood song from the movie Aaja Nachle, released in 2007.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Pehla Nasha
Composed by Jatin Lalit, this song featured in the 1992 movie Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (“He Who Wins is the King”).
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Teri Meri
From the 2011 movie Bodyguard, this sad romantic song was composed by Himesh Reshammiya. The title translates from the Urdu as “Yours and Mine.”
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Tu Je Deka To Ye Jaana Sanam
The music was composed by Jatin–Lalit and lyrics were written by by Anand Bakshi. It features in the 1995 movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Aatini el-nay
A popular ballad by Fairouz, this can be played by solo harp or in an ensemble. The video below was recorded live with a harp and flute duet during a performance in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The title translates as “Give Me the Nay and Sing,” with the text coming from a poem by Khalil Gibran. A nay is a type of Arabic flute.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Akher Ayam El Saifeye (The Last Days of Summer)
This 1975 Fairuz song is a lovely addition to a Middle Eastern event or wedding.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Allah Maak Ya Hawana
This song was composed by the Rahbani Brothers and recorded by Fairuz on her 1974 album “Loulou.”
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Baadak Ala Bali (You’re Still On My Mind)
This song was recorded by Fairuz on her 1963 album “Awdet El Askar.”
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Biktub Ismak Ya Habibi
This song by Fairuz can be played by solo harp or in an ensemble. The video below was recorded live with a harp and flute duet during a performance in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Bint El-Shalabiya
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Enta Omri (You are My Life)
Made famous by the singer Umm Kulthum in the 1960s, this Egyptian Arabic piece was composed by Mohamed Abdel Wahab with lyrics by Ahmad Shafik Kamel.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Violin duet
Jabaliyi
A song recorded by Fairuz on her 1963 album Dabkat 2, this piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & violin duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Violin duet
Ninha Wilqamar Jiran (The Moon and I)
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The harp & flute duet version below was recorded live at a wedding reception.
Harp & Flute duet
Saalouni el-Nas
This song by Fairuz can be played by solo harp or in an ensemble. This clips was recorded live with a harp and violin duet during a wedding reception.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Amazing Grace
This hymn is a perennial favorite for weddings, memorials, and church services. I can play it as a harp solo or to accompany vocalists, congregational singing, or other musicians.
The harp and violin duet version below was recorded live at a church banquet.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Harp Solo
Harp & Violin Duet
Ave Maria by Franz Schubert
A well-loved classical and sacred favorite, I have played this piece for dozens of Catholic weddings. While most frequently used to accompany the presentation of roses to Mary, I have also had brides request it for their processional or as a way to bring some of the Catholic heritage of one member of the couple into an otherwise non-Catholic wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The Call (Come My Way, My Truth, My Life)
One of the pieces in Ralph Vaughan Williams’s Five Mystical Songs, it is a setting of a poem by the Anglican priest George Herbert. This harp arrangement of the fourth movement solo is beautiful in a wedding ceremony or church service.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Deep River
One of the best-loved of African-American spirituals, this song is appropriate for church services, funerals, and memorials. I can accompany a singer or play a solo harp arrangement.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
This 2021 song was written by worship leader and contemporary Christian musician Cody Carnes.
The version below, with a singer accompanied by harp and cello, was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
How Beautiful by Twila Paris
All versions below recorded live during weddings.
This song is beautiful as purely instrumental music, but I can also accompany a singer of your choice (or one of my professional colleagues) performing this piece for your wedding ceremony. This song can be played with solo harp, with a singer, or with any other instrumental chamber ensemble.
Harp Solo
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
Harp & Vocalist
How Great Thou Art
The version of the hymn below, of a vocalist accompanied by harp and cello, was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
Harp, Cello, & Vocalist trio
Hymne by Vangelis
Vangelis is a Greek composer who writes ambient, jazz, electronic, and orchestral music. His most famous works are the film scores for Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner, and this instrumental piece appeared on his album “Opera Sauvage.” It makes a beautiful processional for the families, wedding party, or bride, and is equally appropriate for a church service.
The trio version below was recorded live at a wedding.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Solo Harp
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio
The Lord’s Prayer
In this setting by Albert Hay Malotte, a classical soprano sings to harp accompaniment. This piece is frequently used in church wedding ceremonies and for memorial services and can be played as an instrumental solo as well.
The performance below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp & Classical Vocalist
One Bread, One Body
This communion hymn of a singer with harp accompaniment was recorded live at a wedding ceremony. It can also be performed as an instrumental solo.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp & Classical Vocalist
Servant Song
Recorded live at a Catholic wedding ceremony, you hear a cantor leading the congregational singing to harp accompaniment.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
Harp & Cantor
Spirit Wind
Recorded live at a Catholic wedding ceremony, you hear a cantor leading the congregational singing of a Responsorial Psalm to harp accompaniment.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp & Cantor
Taste and See
Recorded live at a Catholic wedding ceremony, this was the music during the Eucharist. In addition to having a singer with harp accompaniment, this piece can also be played as a harp solo or harp with other instruments.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp & Classical Vocalist
Artza Alinu
This Jewish song, also known as “We Went Up to Our Land,” was written in 1928. It is often used for the hora dance.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Dodi Li (I am My Beloved’s)
This Hebrew song by Cantor Steven Sher is based on the Song of Songs. It was recorded by the folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary, and is appropriate for a Jewish wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Erev Shel Shoshanim (Evening of Roses)
This Hebrew love song is used quite often in Jewish wedding ceremonies and also as an accompaniment to folk dancing. Its lovely melody makes it appealing for weddings of any religious tradition.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Angels We Have Heard on High
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
The duet version below was recorded live at a December wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
Carol of the Bells (Ukrainian Bell Carol)
This popular Christmas carol is based off of a Ukrainian new year’s song, and was composed in 1914 by Mykola Leontovych. The English lyrics were written by Peter Wilhousky.
This piece can be played on pedal harp only.
Harp & String Quartet
The First Noel
This Christmas carol is of early modern Cornish origin, and can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
The duet version below was recorded live at a December wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
This carol first appeared in print in 1739, and has lyrics written largely by Charles Wesley.
The duet version below was recorded live at a December wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
The Holly and the Ivy
The duet version below was recorded live at a December wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
I Wonder as I Wander
This Christmas carol was written by John Jacob Niles and based on a folk tune he heard sung in Appalachian North Carolina in 1933.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Originally a Polish Christmas carol (W Żłobie Leży), it was translated to its current English version in 1920 by British musician Edith Margaret Gellibrand Reed.
The harp and cello duet below was recorded live at a December wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
Joy to the World
The most-published Christmas carol in North America, the lyrics were written by Isaac Watts in 1719 to music attributed to G. F. Handel.
The harp and cello duet below was recorded live at a December wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
This Christmas carol and Marian hymn has German origins, and was first published in 1599. It is appropriate for Advent and Christmas worship services, December weddings, or holiday parties.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Pastorale
Composed by Arcangelo Corelli, this concerto for chamber orchestra was published posthumously in 1714.
This piece can be played on pedal or lever harp.
The duet version below was recorded live at a December wedding ceremony.
Harp & Cello duet
Silent Night (Stille Nacht)
This German Christmas carol was composed by organist Franz Gruber to lyrics by Father Joseph Mohr. The first performance was on Christmas Eve of 1818 at St. Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, Austria.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
Still, Still, Still
This traditional Austrian Christmas carol is based on a folk tune from the Salzburg area. The German lyrics describe Mary singing the baby Jesus to sleep.
This piece can be played on pedal harp or lever harp.
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“We enjoyed meeting you and were so glad you could perform at our wedding. You played beautifully.”
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“Thank you so much for the outstanding job you did at our wedding. The music was just unbelievable. Everyone loved the job you did and thought it was just breathtaking. Thanks again for everything!”
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“Thank you very much for entertaining in the tent during Artrain USA’s visit in Valparaiso. You play the harp beautifully! Many people mentioned how much they enjoyed your performance. Thanks again.”
“The music for the wedding was beautiful and the whole thing went wonderfully. I had so many compliments on the harp music. Thanks so much!”
“Britney and I can’t thank you enough for the beautiful music you provided for our outside wedding on August 20th, 2005. At first, our task of planning a wedding long distance seemed daunting. But you were wonderful to work with over the phone. We especially enjoyed your website that allowed us to listen to your wide range of talent. We still haven’t stopped hearing overwhelmingly positive comments from our guests. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Warmest Regards,”
“Thank you so much for playing at our wedding! You gave it the beautiful touch of music and made the day just perfect. We can never thank you enough!”
“Thank you very much Devon for coming here to play at our daughter’s wedding! I’ve been looking forward to hearing you play – the harp is so beautiful!”
“Thank you so much for performing at our wedding. I am sorry that I could not thank you in person, but you played beautifully!!!”
“Thank you for sharing your very special gift, your lovely voice, with us this afternoon. Music has a way of touching a bruised heart with gentle healing – especially when it is delivered as beautifully as it was this afternoon. God keep you and continue to bless your gift of music.”
“Thanks is not enough for all the hard work and talent you put into making Megan and my wedding day complete. We are still getting compliments on how perfect the harpist was.”
“It was wonderful to have you be a part of our wedding celebration!”
“Devon, Thank you so much for sharing with us for our ladies spa night. You truly helped to make our evening a pure delight.”
“Thank you again for joining us for Mothers Day. I have heard nothing but compliments from our members as well as our staff. I will definitely keep you in mind for some of our upcoming events. You did a wonderful job.”
“Dear Devon, Now that the dust has settled I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the beautiful performance at Erica’s wedding. It was absolutely perfect, sans the siren! The guests loved the music. I can’t count how many compliments you received! Thank you again for making our event so special.”
“How beautiful – you were superb and “an angel!” It was quite a challenge planning an out-of-state event with our family scattered over 5 states. We were very pleased how the service turned out and you were definitely the “shining star.”
“Thank you so much for your wonderful performance at my ceremony. Everyone loved it. I cannot wait to watch & hear it on video.”
“Thank you so much for the beautiful music you played at our wedding on Aug 5. Thank you for coming out to Joliet. The harp is the perfect instrument for a garden wedding. Everyone enjoyed hearing the harp and was very unexpected. It was absolutely beautiful, you have a wonderful talent. Thank you so much!”
“We certainly appreciate the beautiful music – it couldn’t have been more perfect! Thank you for your time and commitment to making our special day — so extra special!”
“Devon, I just wanted to say a big thank you for playing at our wedding & cocktail hour. We received so many complements on you. I knew I would!! I only wish I had the time to just sit down and listen to you. I overheard my husband telling his best man that you play a great Stairway to Heaven. It must be a boy thing!!”
“Hello, Devon: Just a note to let you know how very happy we were that you were able to play at Karleen and Jason’s wedding. You were just wonderful! I received many comments on how lovely you played and how special it was to have you there. Jason told me afterwards “that really made it for me” because of his mom. I’ve attached a couple of photos – I’m sure you get many photos of you playing, but I thought I’d send them anyway. Thanks, again.”
“Devon, I can’t thank you enough for the music this past weekend. Everything was beautiful. Your professionalism made it possible for me to enjoy the evening without worrying about how things would go. I really appreciate the time you made for us in your schedule and the absolutely wonderful performance. Thanks again,”
“I almost lost it when you played The Luckiest when I walked down the aisle. It was perfect!! I am sorry I did not get a chance to chat with you but you did get awesome reviews from people!! Thanks and I will keep you in mind for future events!!”
“Thank you so much for playing so beautifully at the wedding. Everyone commented on how amazing you were. You have such a wonderful talent that you should be so proud of. I would recommend you to anyone. Thanks again,”
“Thank you for playing at our January 6th wedding. Your beautiful music made our day extra special. The compliments we received reflected upon your exceptional playing.”
“Thank you so much for your lovely performance at our 50th Anniversary Celebration last night. Thank you for your grace in accepting this opportunity on such short notice. We appreciate your time and talent.”
“Thank you for providing the wonderful music last evening. I really enjoyed your playing. I spoke with several of my co-workers today and they said the same thing. Thanks again,”
“I’m so sorry I didn’t get a chance to talk to you!!! I watched the video and you sounded beautiful. Everyone thought you sounded so good and you made the wedding absolutely perfect. Thank you so much!!!!”
“I wanted to thank you again for your talent when you and Abby played at my wedding on May 26th . We still are receiving compliments from trained musicians who were guests at the wedding indicating how beautiful the music was. Thank you!”
“Gavin and I would like to thank you for your beautiful playing on our wedding day on 6/9. The music was so lovely and we received so many compliments afterwards on your behalf. Walking down the aisle to Fields of Gold was one of the more memorable moments of our lives. So thank you for making our memories of our day that much more special. Many thanks,”v
“Devon, Thank you for making my daughter’s wedding so very special! You make your harp sing with life! Thank you again!”
“Devon was very helpful and accommodating through our planning process. We were at the park early for photos and had assigned several groomsmen to assist her when she arrived – but she was already there and set up! Her graceful presence and beautiful music was astonishing! The music filled the park like a symphony, and the timing of all the songs were perfect! My only regret is that we did not have a video camera dedicated solely for her performance. We cannot express our appreciation and admiration for Devon enough! Thank You so much!!!!!”
“Devon, You did a beautiful job at our wedding on Saturday! Things got switched around on us at the last minute (no one told us they didn’t close the Conservatory to the public during our wedding and we would only get a small chunk of it!), attendants missed their cues, etc, but your music made it so special, it all went off as though perfectly planned. I’m glad you decided to play during the ceremony, it helped offset the noise in the background! It was a magical day overall, and I wish I’d had a chance to thank you at the time, and tell you how much we appreciated your contribution. Here’s a great picture of you, I may send more if we get more from another camera, this is just the best one from ours. Thanks again, we will recommend you to anyone we know that’s in need of a fantastic musician!”
“Devon, Thanks for making my day special with your music. Your harp solo playing set the tone for a very special Sunday afternoon that I will never forget.”
“I was very pleased with her performance. I was a little concerned since it had rained earlier in the day that she would be unable to bring her instrument out but it seemed to cause no problems. She added some class to our Pierogi Fest.”
“Excellent. A pleasure to work with and a wonderful talent.”
“Thank you so much for making our Opening Night such a success, despite the weather. Your music was outstanding and added to the elegance of the evening. We appreciated your enthusiastic presence and hope you had fun as well. Many thanks,”
“Devon Carpenter’s performance was excellent!”
“Hi Devon, I didn’t thank you the evening of the wedding, but I really appreciated your music at my reception at Strongbow Inn. It really made the evening elegant and beautiful! I hope all is well with you.”
“Devon was wonderful. She was there and ready to go far before any of the guests arrived, and her music was beautiful. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!”
“Hello Devon, I again want to thank you for your participation in our wedding on May 25th. Your music was so beautiful and elegant and our guests really enjoyed you! I have just received pictures from my photographer and there are a couple of really nice ones of you and your GORGEOUS Harp. ENJOY!”
“We had a cello and a harpist for our ceremony. Devon arranged and practiced with the cello player before the wedding. She helped us select the music which we went with classical music which helped with the mood of our romantic timeless wedding. We did not have to have appointments or deal with major details in the selection of choosing Devon. She truly made her end effortless! Loved it!!”
“Beautiful music! Devon was the harpist for my ceremony and did a great job! I was quite vague with my needs for the ceremony, and she did a great job of selecting music that was perfect! I live in MI, and she in IN so we never met and did all coordination through email – this worked out real well and Devon is extremely responsive and reliable! Devon really did a great job and everyone loved her performance!”
“Devon was very helpful as we planned this wedding for Nashville from Hawaii. Her talent and assistance with planning the wedding music was everything we hoped for at our wedding. We were thankful for her being a part of our beautiful wedding day and having her talent shared with all of us. Just hearing her harp play during the prelude to the wedding created the perfect ambiance for our special day. We would most definitely recommend her for other weddings as she is very talented and professional. Thank you Devon.”
“Devon. Thank you so much for playing at our wedding on Saturday. We think it was just wonderful and everyone enjoyed your beautiful playing. We could not have been more happy with the entire day and you gave it a special touch. Everyone who was there loved it. Thanks again.”
“I just wanted to say thank you for making my ceremony so beautiful, I had so many compliments how great you sounded. So once again thank you for being such a big part of our special day, it really meant a lot to me!!!”“I just wanted to say thank you for making my ceremony so beautiful, I had so many compliments how great you sounded. So once again thank you for being such a big part of our special day, it really meant a lot to me!!!”
“I would HIGHLY recommend at some point in your life, listening to this amazlingly beautiful music by Devon Carpenter. Just trying to think of an occasion to have her play again…absolutely breath-taking. I hired her two years ago, and she was very professional and I’ll never forget the magic of her music…..aaahhhhh.”
“Hi Devon, I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful music you played at our wedding. With the rain putting a damper on our outdoor event, the beautiful music made up for it. So many people commented on how beautiful you played. Thanks again.”
“Devon was great. The location of our ceremony changed so the start time did as well. She was very flexible. The music sounded lovely and the harp was beautiful!”
“Thank you for providing such celestial music for the Lincoln Park 2520 Holiday Fair this past December. You worked magnificently with the acoustically challenged space in the John Hancock Center and the selections you performed were masterfully executed. We would be thrilled to have you perform again as your value to the overall ambiance is simply beyond compare.”
“Devon, thank you so much for playing at my daughter’s luncheon yesterday. I loved listening to you and the duet of harp and violin was beautiful. I do hope you’ll be able to play at another event for us in the near future. You are very talented.”
“Our wedding guests have not stopped raving about you! You made my dream wedding ceremony come true – and you never once tugged my sleeve to ask a question. I appreciate the professional touch you added to the entire evening.”
“Devon is very talented! Her music at my wedding ceremony was beautiful . . . through all the stress of the big day her music shined through! I would recommend her for your event!! (Plus she was very easy to work with prior to the event) All in all a wonderful vendor!”
“Devon Carpenter, Harpist, was great and my guests were moved and attentive to her performances. Her voice is a cut above the rest and her playing style is amazing. She is very, very, very talented and really classed up the event. Devon arrived on time, proved to be very flexible and open to sudden changes. She managed her instrument with incredible ease and played with absolute perfection. I look forward to hiring and hearing her for my next event. Thanks!”
“Being a landmark hotel on the National Register of Historic Places, we are quite picky about everything and everyone we bring into our building — especially for Easter Brunch. With more than 650 people attending, it is a big annual event for us. Devon not only met but exceeded our every expectation. We received nothing but the highest compliments from everyone — including our own staff! It is our honor to recommend her without exception.”
“Devon, We just wanted to say thank you so much for the wonderful music at the wedding. Everyone commented on how lovely the music was, and it just made the ceremony complete. Thanks so much for all the time you put in and answering all the questions we had during the last year.”
“Hi Devon, I never even got a chance to meet you which I am sorry about! Weddings are a little crazy for the bride and groom though. I wanted to thank you so much for the beautiful music you brought to our wedding, we loved it! I can’t tell you how many people commented on your playing. So again, I’m so sorry we never got the chance to meet but I loved your work. Thank you,”
“Devon played absolutely BEAUTIFUL music at our ceremony. She was only supposed to play for 15 minutes before and after, but she arrived very early and started playing right away! Everyone was very impressed with her skills and she definitely made it feel like a fairytale wedding!”
“Devon, I just wanted to shoot you a quick note of appreciation for the wonderful job you did for our ceremony music. You definitely went above & beyond! People are still commenting on the beautiful harp music at our wedding. Thank you again for everything!”
“I wanted to take the time to thank you for providing the lovely music for my daughter’s wedding ceremony. We had many comments on what a beautiful touch you added to the perfect day.”
“I wanted to drop you a quick email for your service last Saturday. I was not able to meet you personally and I really did not hear many songs that you played, but what I did hear sounded excellent. I asked a couple people how it sounded and they said it was great so I appreciate that. Thanks again!”
“Dear Devon, What a treat to have you return to Jacksonville to perform at the library. I trust that you’ll be back – let’s look forward to it another year!”
“Dear Devon, Thank you so much for entertaining my Foster Grandparent group at Honker’s Restaurant on November 13, 2009! Many of the Foster Grandparents commented that they enjoyed listening to your beautiful harp music during the opening stage of our Recognition Brunch…and I am still receiving comments on your wonderful musical presentation almost two weeks later. Additionally, I appreciated your thoughtfulness as you stopped playing as I was doing introductions and announcements to our volunteer group. Thank you for your talent and for agreeing to play on such short notice.”
“Dear Devon, I want to thank you for the beautiful music you provided for my mother’s funeral service. I appreciate so much the fact that you were willing to accept the job on such short notice without knowing me and also for making the trip in such nasty weather. You helped to make the service very special and memorable. Thank you so much.”
“Hi Devon, I just wated to tell you that the music was spectacular. We received lots of compliments that night about you playing. Thank you so much for playing at our wedding.”
“Your music was beautiful, and we really enjoyed having you there. Thanks for everything!”
“Devon, I apologize again for the late start at my daughter’s wedding! Your music was absolutely beautiful. No one asked why the ceremony started late, they just said how much they enjoyed your music!! Thank you,”
“Devon, Thank you so much for playing at Tim & Jaclyn’s wedding. You played beautiful music. I just wish I could have heard more of it. I’m sorry I didn’t have time to thank you in person, but you know how weddings can be, with so many people to talk to. Again, thank you, you made the ceremony very special”
“She was absolutely terrific, Our wedding was made so special by her. She was prompt, flexible with the placement of the harp, friendly, professional, well-dressed. Her harp was beautiful in the garden where our wedding took place. It wouldn’t have been the same without her. I would highly recommend her as a classy and terrific musical accompaniment to your wedding or event. I was 100% pleased.”
“Dear Devon, We can’t thank you enough for playing the harp at our wedding. We received so many compliments about how wonderful the music was.”
“Devon, Thanks so much for the beautiful music on Friday! We received many compliments on it!”
“Devon played at our ceremony and cocktail/dinner hour for the reception in South Bend, IN. I do not have the words to express the wonderful job she did. I was nervous for our ceremony as we had multiple musicians (harpist, organist, vocalist), and I wasn’t sure how they all would coordinate the timing, etc. Once the ceremony started, it all went very smoothly and everyone raved about how beautiful the harp was. It added the perfect ambiance and class to our ceremony and a beautiful touch to our reception. I highly recommend Devon Carpenter if you are looking for beautiful harp music. Very professional, accessible and TALENTED!!!”
“She was amazing – she made my day perfect. I was able to walk down the aisle to a song I’ve always loved.”
“We absolutely loved the work that Devon provided for us. She did an all Beatles ceremony and everyone walked away talking about what an amazing touch the harp added to the ceremony. Thanks for everything, Devon!”
“I was incredibly impressed by Devon. I had a couple of special songs I wanted played for my wedding. Devon did a search for the sheet music online, and she performed the pieces beautifully! It was exactly what I had wanted! I also had a few younger kids at the wedding, and after the ceremony they were curious about the harp. When a couple of them came up and started playing with it, instead of getting angry and telling them to stop, Devon started teaching them some easy songs to play. I would highly recommend her for any event you’re planning!”
“Devon, as usual your music was lovely. Thank you for the touch of elegance you added to the event.”
“Thank you. Your pictures are beautiful and I must say Ireland looks very very pretty in the old farmhouse on the hill. We have lived here for so many years and have had violins, trumpets, piano, cello, sax, drums…….maybe just never ever an instrument or a musician with such magic. The children were mesmerized by you and many parents commented ‘Maybe I need to get a harp to put them to sleep at nite’! Sweetly, perched above the mantle just beside your harp is the oil of my mother. Nice to see my mother front and center with Ireland as she died three years ago and I know she too enjoyed the spot you chose! The picture melted my heart to see her there! Thank you. If you need further reference, ever, please do not hesitate to contact me.”
“Devon did a wonderful job at our wedding, and our guests really enjoyed the music!”
“Devon provided our ceremony music and it was beautiful. Made our wedding feel so elegant. Thank you so much!”
“Dear Devon, Thank you so much for coming to our Edible Book Festival and entertaining with your beautiful harp music. We really enjoyed it and appreciated your promptness, poise and professionalism. Thanks again,”
“I wanted to thank you for playing for us on Saturday. I love the harp and you play beautifully. You added something special to the event and I believe everyone enjoyed it. So thank you again very much.”
“Devon, I just wanted to thank you so much for playing at our wedding. The music was beautiful and I received a lot of compliments on the music.”
“Devon was very easy to work with. She was the harpist and she brought a flautist with her to play also. They did a beautiful job. She arrived at the courthouse in good time, so my stress was lightened. I appreciated that. In addition to playing with the flautist, Devon accompanied me on “The Lord’s Prayer”. We had met together earlier to rehearse at her home. It was a joy to work with someone who really knows what she is doing. Overall, a positive experience. You won’t go wrong hiring Devon Carpenter.”
“You were amazing! I am still receiving compliments on your performance. Thank you so much!”
“Thanks very much for the beautiful playing yesterday. The music really added a lot to the ambiance and to the overall beauty of the afternoon. All the best,”
“Devon’s music was complete perfection. The music was just beautiful. All of my guests could not get over how perfect her music was. I won her services from a bridal show but would have paid anything to have her play at my wedding. If you need music for your wedding Devon is THE BEST!!!!! Thank you so much for making our wedding perfect!”
“I wanted to let you know that the harp music was simply amazing it was so beautiful. Thank you so much for all that you did for the wedding. My son Dylan said that you let him play your harp and he thought that was so amazing…you were so friendly. Thank you for a memorable experience.”
“My daughter and I corresponded with Devon primarily through emails – she was always prompt and professional in her responses and we had no doubt that she would perform the musical selections my daughter requested and she was also very helpful in her suggestions. She arrived on time, was so nice in person and played the musical selections flawlessly as if we’d practiced many times. Thanks Devon, for making my daughter’s wedding even more special – so many positive comments about the beauty of harp music for a wedding ceremony!”
“Thank you so much for providing such beautiful music for our wedding ceremony. It was one of my favorite parts of the ceremony & just wonderfully complemented the church & the mood. We loved it. Thank you so much for your attention to detail & getting everything just right.”
“I really enjoyed working with Devon. She was absolutely wonderful. She took plenty of time to help me select the right pieces for our ceremony. The music at our wedding was beautiful! I loved the whole experience.”
“Devon, thank you so much for playing such beautiful music at our ceremony yesterday! Everyone commented on how lovely it was that we had a harp. Thank you again!”
“We have been absolutely satisfied with every aspect of our experience. From initial contact, through the actual wedding ceremony everything was absolutely top notch. We would highly recommend using Devon Carpenter. Communication was excellent, and all of our special requests were accommodated. The music performance was excellent. Thank you for making our daughter’s wedding perfect!”
“I just wanted to say thank you so much for playing our wedding on August 6. Kyle and I received so many compliments on your playing. It was such a nice touch to the ceremony.”
“Devon’s harp music was the perfect choice for our daughter’s wedding. It was so beautiful. I hope for an occasion where I can have her play again.”
“Devon added such a nice ambiance to our wedding day. Guests commented on the music stating what a nice surprise it was to have a harpist play at the wedding. The song choices were perfect. Thank you.”
“I just wanted to thank you so much for your awesomeness at our wedding! Thank you so much for learning those songs–they were all great. I have to say that hearing ’81 while seeing Jay up there was incredibly special. Thanks for making that moment happen! You rock–I’d recommend you in a heartbeat!”
“Devon, Just wanted to say thank you! You helped make Samantha and Matthew’s wedding day on September 17th special! Several people enjoyed your playing and commented on it. I was one of them.”
“Devon played her Harp for our wedding ceremony. She was absolutely wonderful to work with from start to finish. She responded very quickly to all our emails. She was very professional and organized. She kindly helped us pick our ceremony songs since we were unfamiliar with most of the wedding music. Her music was absolutely beautiful at our outdoor ceremony. Thank you so much Devon for making our wedding beautiful!”
“Devon did a great job at my wedding! I received numerous comments on how wonderful the harp and violin were, which were a great addition to the wedding. People were just mesmerized by it all! Thank you Devon!”
“The music was absolutely beautiful and everyone enjoyed it immensely. I will definitely recommend you if an occasion should arise. Thanks again for everything.”
“Devon was charming and very accommodating. She provided excellent background music for our guests. I highly recommend her for her talent and diversity of selections. My guests were impressed by her performance.”
“Dear Devon, Just wanted to say thank you. The music was great, it was the touch I had hoped for. I know it was a long trip for you both but thanks again for making it, and also for the ease of the whole process!”
“We had a very classic wedding in mind, and Devon’s playing was the finishing touch to make it perfect. We set things up with her through her webpage, and everything went very smoothly. She was always prompt, personable, and attentive in her responses.”
“Devon’s harp music really set the tone I wanted for our wedding and the early part of the reception. She is extremely talented and very easy to work with! I highly recommend her!”
“I found Devon by chance through a google search and I couldn’t be happier with her services! She is extraordinarily talented. I loved how she turned our contemporary wedding music into something more than I could have ever expected. If you are thinking of using her, I highly suggest you do! I don’t regret it in the least. She really exceeded my expectations.”
“Dear Devon, Your music was beautiful. We expected nothing less. Thank you so much.”
“Just catching my breath from the weekend event, but wanted to thank you for your wonderful performance at the wedding reception for Lauren and Mosah. It was perfect for the event and really “classed up” the evening. I will definitely keep you in mind if another opportunity arises for the need for some music. Also, thanks for being easy to communicate with– it was a pleasure to work with you. Thanks for the memorable evening.”
“Devon is such a talented professional musician. Her music added a great touch to our daughter’s wedding. One comment we heard was, “The harpist made the wedding ceremony ‘Over The Top.'” We could not have been happier with you and your music. Thank you, Devon.”
“Devon was a pleasure to work with, very helpful, accommodating and was one of the vendors I DID NOT have to manage, so that was a plus. She knew what to ask ahead of time and everything! All my guests were EXTREMELY impressed by the harp, the music, the player and the ambiance it all created together. THANK YOU!!!!!”
“Devon, Thank you so much for playing at our wedding on June 23rd. I know we didn’t get to meet, but I wanted to tell you I loved your music! It sounded great! I’ll be recommending you to friends in the future.”
“Devon did an absolutely outstanding performance for us. Everyone was still talking about it throughout the afternoon and evening. They were particularly impressed with the diversity of her music and how talented she was. Two of our children remarked that she went from Rainbow Connection to Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin and that it was absolutely amazing. We also heard comments from people in Holland State Park saying how beautiful it was to have a harp playing at the beach. Thank you for making our wedding even more special, Devon.”
“You were amazing! I would highly recommend your services to anyone. The music was a true highlight of the ceremony. Thank you so much!”
“Devon – Thank you for your wonderful playing the evening of June 29th. The music was beautiful and just perfect for the mood of the event. So many guests commented to me later that they enjoyed a special song or two.”
“Arthur and I were married this past June 30th at an apple orchard in NW Indiana. We hired Devon to play the music at our ceremony. She was very easy to work with as we planned for our big day. We had no problem picking our music choices form her huge list of offerings. On the day of our wedding, I did not have to worry about a thing. She found the ceremony site and set up with no problem. All I remember is hearing her BEAUTIFUL music; that is totally how it SHOULD be!! What an AMAZING addition to our ceremony! Thank you Devon for such lovely music and being a part of our PERFECT day!!”
“Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. You played beautifully! Everyone was blown away by how wonderful the music was, including Martin and myself. Thanks again!”
“Devon is an amazingly talented harpist! She was extremely easy to work with. We had a couple of conversations with her over the phone and never even met her until the day of! But her website was extremely helpful. It offered a lot sample clips of her music! My guests loved the special touch of having a harpist at the ceremony and the cocktail hour. She’s prompt, professional, prepared, self-sufficient, pretty, and musically amazing! Being that I was planning a destination wedding, having trust-worthy, professional vendors is KEY!”
I am so happy that I chose Devon to be my harpist at my Sept 1st wedding. Everyone at my wedding raved at how beautiful she sounded and what a nice touch it was. She was very willing to work with me as well since my wedding was outside and it rained up until we had to be there. If I ever have the chance to use her again I most definitely will!!”
“I just wanted thank you for the beautiful music you provided during the ceremony. It was every bit as beautiful as we could have hoped for. I just wanted to let you know how pleased we were and how beautifully you played the harp. I would certainly recommend you to anybody who needs a harpist. Thank you again, Devon!”
“Devon was amazing! She is so incredibly talented and really helped to set such a classy tone at our wedding reception at Notre Dame SDH. Her music is so beautiful, and exactly what you’d want from a harpist – soft enough that it doesn’t distract, but vibrant enough to affect the mood. She also gets extra points for letting the brand new wifey, who used to play the harp, pose for a few pictures and play a bit of music herself!
She’s so professional, doesn’t pressure you in any way to hire her on the spot, and she responds really quickly to emails, a huge plus if you’re planning a wedding from the west coast like we were!
We have to admit, having a harpist at our reception was one of the things we thought we only wanted a little bit, and almost didn’t pull the trigger on, but Devon had such great reviews and was so easy to communicate with that we were convinced. We’d like to put our two cents in as another positive review to convince anyone else on the fence to DO IT! Definitely one of the best, and classiest decisions we made for our wedding.”
“It was a beautiful wedding and The Classic Harpist made it so special. Thank you!”
“Devon is amazing!! She recently played during our October 2012 wedding ceremony. She was very professional throughout the whole planning experience and extremely attentive. She arrived on time and and was very professional. I truly believe our wedding ceremony wouldn’t have had the same atmosphere without her talent. I would recommend her to anyone needing a harpist for upcoming events! Thanks again Devon :)”
“Devon, Just wanted to drop a note to tell you how wonderful you sounded. While I did not hear very much, my friends and family said you were fabulous. I wish I would have been able to meet you but it was a rather busy day! Thanks again for making my daughter’s day just awesome!”
“Thank you so much for participating in our 81st annual Christmas Vespers Service. We have heard many comments about how people enjoyed the harp music. Your selection of songs really rounded out the afternoon. It was a pleasure to have you share your talent.”
“Devon Carpenter was the perfect ceremony musician for our wedding at the Jewel Box in St. Louis. I cannot recommend her enough! Brides: do yourself a favor and hire Devon! Throughout the planning process, Devon was super easy to work with and accommodated all of my requests. I asked for a Disney piece (Part of Your World) to be played as I walked down the aisle, and she played it perfectly; it was subtle and wedding-appropriate! She was also proactive in the planning process, which was helpful when there are so many vendors to coordinate. She is clearly very practiced in the wedding arena, as she has an organized information sheet to make sure everything is in order (which songs coordinate with which parts of the wedding party and ceremony). We never had a rehearsal despite having a large wedding party, but you would have never known it by the way Devon kept everything running smoothly! Devon was the first person at the ceremony, and one of the last to leave. The music was wonderful, her harp was beautiful, and she was so kind. Thank you, Devon, for creating the perfect atmosphere for our wedding! We love you!”
“Thank you for your gift of playing the harp. Your talent was perfect and greatly enjoyed throughout our wedding ceremony in Lake Geneva. We look forward to referring you to friends and family and appreciate your organization and musical gift. Thank you!”
“Devon, thank you so much for setting the perfect scene for our wedding last week. I knew you would be perfect, but I couldn’t have imagined HOW perfect. I feel like it just wouldn’t have worked with ANY other musical option… and you played all our crazy requests. I can’t tell you how many times people were entirely too excited when they recognized a contemporary song. I can tell you that coming down the aisle to “Canon in D” on your harp was unbeatable!”
Devon’s harp music for our wedding was absolutely fabulous! We received so many compliments from our guests that she really made the day complete and added such a beautiful touch. She is very professional and more than exceeded all my expectations. Highly recommended.”
“We used Devon for our ceremony and it was absolutely perfect! I wish that I could have heard all the music before I walked in because I was told time and time again that it was beautiful! I wanted my cousin to accompany Devon on a few songs throughout the ceremony and Devon worked with her before the wedding to make sure everything sounded good, which it did. I highly recommend her and her skills!”
“Absolutely fantastic! Loved the harp that we chose and the music that we chose for the ceremony. She was very professional and very easy to work with. Contacting her was not a hassle at all. She answers email promptly, cashes deposits promptly and will call if there is an issue with anything. Really enjoyed having her as part of our ceremony.”
“We booked Devon for our wedding on 09-20-2013. The music sounded amazing and many of our guests asked where we found her. Each music selection change was seamless and made the ceremony go very smoothly. We felt she really went the extra mile with every aspect of he performance. Devon’s personality was very pleasant and easy to deal with, I highly recommend this harpist to anyone.”
Thank you for such wonderful music on the harp. It was perfect. Excellent music for the first hour of the shower.”
“Thank you so much for the beautiful music. It blended into the scene so perfectly that it just seemed like the garden was meant to sound that way all the time. Thank you, thank you, thank you. It was perfect. I would also like to let you know the officiant told me that you are by far the BEST harpist she ever heard! She said your skill was unmatched and you were able to adapt quickly and adjust flawlessly. Thank you for everything, our day was absolutely wonderful.”
“Dear Devon, I didnt get a chance to meet with you, but I wanted to make sure to let you know that you do a beautiful job and you made our day so complete! I loved hearing the music it really soothed my soul. And, my guests were extremely impressed! Thank you for your beautiful talent!”
“Dear Devon, Thank you for sharing your talent with us during the Governor Duncan Association Holiday Gala. The final numbers are in, and we are well on our way to making the mansion accessible!”
“Devon was spectacular! What a stunningly wonderful addition to our Christmas Eve worship at College Park Christian Church.”
“We just wanted to say thank you for playing at our wedding ceremony and reception last Sunday! Everyone I talked to really enjoyed the music.”
“Devon was amazing!! She was my favorite vendor and the music was gorgeous and the perfect background for our wedding ceremony. She was very organized and easy to work with–these aspects really stood out among our other vendors. She is also super responsive by email and has a very streamlined electronic process that made things easy to get set up from afar (our wedding was in Davenport but we planned it from Seattle). Nothing but great things to say and would recommend very highly! Our guests loved her, too!”
“I want to thank you for sharing such lovely music in worship on Sunday. I have heard so many compliments about your gifts and talent.”
“You were absolutely fantastic! I received so many compliments on the harp. I remember eating dinner and hearing “Hey Jude” and just loving it. Thank you so much for your great work!”
“Devon Carpenter was very professional and elegant. She played lovely music which added so much to our event. She was very easy to work with and amiable. I was very pleased with her talent, communication, and punctuality. I would definitely recommend her as a musician.”
“Devon was a true pleasure to work with! She was professional and prompt in all dealings leading up to the wedding. She made our ceremony perfect with her beautiful music.”
“Devon was such a pleasure to work with! She responded quickly to all the emails I sent her and was such a great person! Her harp playing was amazing and was exactly what we wanted for our ceremony music! I would HIGHlY recommend Devon!”
“Devon was absolutely amazing! We had her play during our ceremony on 7/1/17, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Great communication before the day and the day of! Very easy to work with- highly recommend!”
“Devon was wonderful to work with. She was emailing me periodically just to make sure see what I wanted from here and to make sure nothing had changed since we had talked last. Her music was absolutely beautiful. I would definitely recommend Devon to anyone wanting a harpist.”
“Devon added a special touch to our wedding day. She traveled to Ottawa, IL to play at our ceremony. She is very approachable and was always quick to respond to emails. Received MANY compliments, she even got the groom to get teary eyed!”
“Devon is the best musician for your event, period! Don’t look anywhere else. So happy I’m ready to book another event next year!”
“A definite MUST if you’re looking to add that extra touch of elegance to your wedding! Devon plays the harp BEAUTIFULLY! It really set the scene for my outdoor garden wedding! Devon makes the whole process extremely easy, from beginning to end. She took the stress of planning the music away; I knew I was in good hands! My friends and family loved hearing the harp music!”
“I just wanted to thank you for playing during our ceremony. You did an absolutely beautiful job and it was everything I had imagined!”
“Devon did such a wonderful job at my wedding. It was very easy to communicate with her leading up to the wedding and she plays beautifully. We absolutely loved having her as an addition to the wedding and had so many compliments on her as well.”
“Thank you so much for your beautiful music for our wedding yesterday. It made the ceremony so special and the background music during the cocktail hour in the garden was perfect. Thank you so much.”
“Devon did a great job at our Fall outdoor wedding. She played a variety of songs — pop, classical, Indian/Bollywood. She kept in touch with me (email) from the time I booked her to wedding day, answering my questions patiently and remembered all the details on the day of.”
“Just a note of thanks for making my parents’ 50th Anniversary so special. My mom and dad and all the guests were so in awe of your beautiful talent. You set the tone for an elegant day for them! My son even said, ‘Mom, she’s playing Coldplay!’ Big hit, elegance and grace!! Thank you again.”
“Devon traveled the whole way to Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, PA on 12/9/17 for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! It was always my dream to have a harpist and violinist play, and all I can say is WOW! Awaiting my big moment to walk down the aisle I heard them playing inside before the doors opened and it was a ‘pinch me’ moment, realizing…omg, that is my wedding! That is the harp and violin! It gave me chills and was so beautiful! Devon’s selection of music was awesome and they played everything we chose exactly as planned. It really was quite a special touch to our ceremony, and the cocktail hour that followed. Thank you Devon for making the long trip and creating such beauty with your music! If you are looking for a harp and violin duo, these are your people! Hands down amazing!!”
“Devon was so amazing at my wedding, she even played Bollywood music which was beautiful! I’m so thankful I randomly googled a harpist and she popped up in search. I honestly didn’t think it would have happened but so glad it did!!”
“Devon was super easy to work with and the harp was absolutely lovely for our July wedding. Devon even showed up plenty early despite having to travel a fair distance and began playing right away! We got many compliments on how nice and unique the harp was!”
“Devon was fantastic! The ceremony was beautiful and I cannot imagine it being so lovely without the fantastic tone set by Devon’s playing. I was a bit hesitant at first to choose one instrument instead of a quartet but I quickly discovered that the harp filled the whole room with rich sound that gave me the vintage, romantic, and unique atmosphere that I wanted for my wedding day. I received many compliments on our music selections and her repertoire included so many songs that she could adapt to any couple’s style. Her personality matched her lovely sound and you will not regret choosing her!””Devon was fantastic! The ceremony was beautiful and I cannot imagine it being so lovely without the fantastic tone set by Devon’s playing. I was a bit hesitant at first to choose one instrument instead of a quartet but I quickly discovered that the harp filled the whole room with rich sound that gave me the vintage, romantic, and unique atmosphere that I wanted for my wedding day. I received many compliments on our music selections and her repertoire included so many songs that she could adapt to any couple’s style. Her personality matched her lovely sound and you will not regret choosing her!”
“Thank you for providing the beautiful music for your wedding ceremony! We had a lot of compliments about how wonderful you were!”
“We didn’t have much time to chat during our event last night, but I wanted to say thank you so much! Your music was wonderful, and I’ve had great feedback from many of our guests. I wish you a blessed holiday season!”
“Thank you so much for making our day special! I also wanted to let you know all the compliments people voiced about your music!”
“Devon was super easy to work with and our guests commented many times on the lovely music for our cocktail hour. Thank you!”
“Thank you so much. Everyone enjoyed your music, and it added so much to the 50th. Thank you again.”
“Thank you so much for playing our wedding this June! It was absolutely beautiful and created the perfect atmosphere for our wedding. Your professionalism helped make it a truly memorable day for us. We couldn’t have been happier with the music you brought to the event. You were amazing!”
“We had many lovely compliments about the music and the uniqueness of having the music at the ceremony. Thank you again for everything, you really added a special touch to this amazing day.”
“Devon, Just wanted to drop you a note to say how happy we were with your performance. Everyone commented on how beautiful the harp music was and it really made the ceremony a very special event. Exactly what we were looking for! Thank you so much!”
“A beautiful ceremony with beautiful music! Devon worked with my daughter to select songs, was prompt, and added that special touch to my daughter’s wedding. We would love to hear Devon play again. Thank you so much!”
“Devon truly set loving and celebratory tone for our daughter’s recent wedding. So many people shared how moving her music was and wondered where we found her and how long she and the keyboardist and soloists had been working together. Answer — not until that day, but it was obviously not evident. I would hire her over and over and over again — but only have one other daughter!”
“We want to thank you so much for your beautiful music at Wheeler and Eleanor’s wedding. It was just perfect! Our friends and family absolutely loved the setting of the Jewel Box and you made the whole ceremony perfect! I can’t wait for the video so I can replay the whole time and enjoy your music again! Take care and thank you so much for all that you did – it was so easy working with you!”
“Just wanted to send you a message and let you know how much we loved you being a part of our day! You did an amazing job and I was very impressed; couldn’t have asked for more.”
“We’ll never forget Devon’s beautiful music as the soundtrack to our wedding! She was also really easy to work with & knew how to play most of the songs we wanted (which were pretty obscure). For any that she didn’t know, she was able to learn without any hesitation! Highly recommend!”
“Devon, Thank you SO very much for making my mom’s 73rd birthday so special! We all enjoyed it so much – it was beautiful!”
“The music was beautiful and calming. The service will be a memorable experience for our family and the community. I am forever grateful you could come and be a part of this celebration. Thank you!”
“Thank you Devon for the most magical harp music. Your music was more than we ever dreamed of! My guests are still talking about your beautiful harp music.”
“Thank you so much Devon for making our day so special! The harp was perfect!”
“Now that the wedding and honeymoon are over things have slowed down enough for me to take the time to express my gratitude to you for playing at my wedding, my guests were awestruck over your enchantingly elegant music. The day went by so fast but there are two moments I distinctly remember pertaining to you playing, one is standing outside the doors waiting to walk down the aisle and hearing you playing inside the ballroom, I instantly got goosebumps as I realized this is happening at my wedding. Walking down the aisle to you playing, I felt like I was floating in a dream, so beautiful it caressed my soul. A real life fairy tale. Then during dinner I got to hear you play again, I remember being frozen in my seat just staring at you, totally captivated listening and watching you so gracefully strum the strings. Words simply can not express how your musical talents affect people. I am truly blessed to have been able to have you play at my wedding, it was an experience my guests and I will never forget.”
“Thank you so much for playing at our rainy wedding. So many compliments. I wish I could have listened to you. You helped us make the best of the cold and rainy day. I will definitely recommend you to any future weddings.”
“Thank you so much for being a part of our day. The music for the ceremony was so beautiful!”
“You were amazing at our wedding! Stunning and professional! Loved everything about your performance!”
“We would like to thank you very much for the music you played at our wedding on November 27, 2022. Thank you for accommodating all the music requests, they were amazing. The guests gave many compliments on it, and it definitely gave a surreal effect to the ceremony. Thank you very much again, your music is a part of our ceremony video and will be a part of the memory forever!”
“Thanks again for sharing your time and talents with us at our holiday gathering last week! Such a treat having you there and the harp did a lovely job bringing festive cheer to all who attended!”
“Thank you again for the beautiful music. It was like an embrace that lightened and brightened the time for everyone.”
“I was blown away by how amazing it was and you did such a stellar job at setting the ambiance on an already stunning location.”
“I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the lovely instrumental music you provided at the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at the Red Crown Lodge in Wisconsin. The music was just perfect as it added to the magical feel of the environment. You all did a lovely job.”
“From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank you for sharing in our special day. We are forever grateful for the beautiful melodies and magic you brought to our small woodland wedding. It was truly a fairytale.”
“Thank you for sharing your beautiful playing with us. You have made our special day feel like a movie. And thank you for saving the day with our first dance!””Thank you for sharing your beautiful playing with us. You have made our special day feel like a movie. And thank you for saving the day with our first dance!”
“Our wedding day was so extremely special to us, and you were a huge part of making it extra special with your beautiful music!”
“You did a wonderful job at my daughter’s wedding at The Lageret. Everyone was amazed at your music – a big hit!”
“You made our wedding day so special.”
“I wanted to thank you again for playing for our first Brown Bag this Advent. I was the most peaceful concert I have attended. I loved your selections, you played some of my favorite carols. It was just a beautiful concert in a lovely venue. Thank you again.”
“Thank you for coming to play for my granddaughter’s wedding. The music was absolutely beautiful.”
“I would recommend Devon to anyone looking for music for their event. She played at our wedding. She was responsive and worked with us to ensure our music was perfect. She was very kind and I even picked songs that were not part of her main list. She showed up ahead of time and I knew I could depend on her. Thank you so much for making our day so memorable!! Numerous of our guests also commented on how lovely of a touch the harpist was to our ceremony.”
“Thank you so so much for making our wedding day absolutely perfect. I am forever appreciative. It was the best day of our lives!! I’m obsessing over everything still and wishing I could start the day over!”
“I wanted to say thank you so much for making our day extra special with your beautiful music. Everything was so beautiful and personal and the guests loved the ambiance that you helped create.”
“Hi Devon! I just wanted to send you a heartfelt thank you from Jon and I for your beautiful music at our wedding. You did an amazing job, and I can’t thank you enough for playing our song during the ceremony. It could not have been more perfect. We had many compliments on how amazing the music was, and how nice it was to sit outside and listen. It meant the world to us!”
“Devon, Thank you so much for being part of our wedding day! We loved getting to work with you and knew that you were the missing piece that made our ceremony so beautiful. Our love and gratitude,”
“Devon, Thank you for being part of our special day. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with beautiful music for our ceremony.”
“Devon, From the moment we got engaged, we knew we wanted something unique and spectacular for our ceremony. You and your harp delivered! Thank you so much for your beautiful music and for helping our dream become reality.”
“Devon, Thank you so much for providing the music for our rehearsal dinner. You play beautifully and so many of our guests commented on your talent and how lovely the music was!”
“Thank you so much for being part of our wedding day! We truly appreciate your professionalism, attention to detail, and the care you put into your work. Everything turned out beautifully, we couldn’t be happier with how it all came together!”