Weddings
One of the most popular instrumentalists to hire for a Wedding is a harpist and indeed it is Emma’s great pleasure to be part of such a special day.
It is always Emma’s intention to give the highest level of personal attention particularly in choosing a programme and during the weeks leading up to the big day. Emma is familiar with most Wedding venues in the area. Even so, please remember to inform her of any particular access arrangements required for your venue. Emma will arrive in very good time and always very much appreciates the offer of drinks and refreshments during receptions. Depending on the venue, please consider whether your preference is for Emma to play her pedal or celtic harp and also whether you would like the music to be amplified or acoustic.
Choosing the right music for you
Testimonials
Rates
Recommended links
Choosing the right music for you
Part of the benefit of hiring a live musician for your Wedding is being able to personalise the music. When booking it is a good idea to check with Emma the suitability of that special song or piece if you have something in mind, although most music can be arranged or adapted for harp with pleasing results. If you are unsure of what you would like, why not check out my repertoire and have a listen to the audio clips.
For your convenience, here are some effective programmes for Wedding Ceremonies arranged by theme:
Classical
Entrance of the Bride Bridal March – Wagner “Here Comes the Bride”
Signing the Register Flower Duet - Delibes / Morning from Peer Gynt – Grieg
Exit of the Bride and Groom The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Contemporary
Entrance of the Bride You Got the Love – Florence and the Machine
Signing the Register Ave Maria – Beyonce / Fields of Gold – Sting/ Eva Cassidy
Exit of the Bride and Groom Your Song – Elton John
Summer Jazz
Entrance of the Bride When I fall in Love – Nat King Cole
Signing the Register Summertime / Cantina Band Theme (Star Wars)
Exit of the Bride and Groom What Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Celtic Winter
Entrance of the Bride For the Love of a Princess (Braveheart)
Signing the Register My Love is Like a Red Red Rose – trad
Exit of the Bride and Groom Canon in D – Pachelbel
Testimonials
Merchant Taylors Hall, Saturday 10th July 2010
Rates
The packages will guide you in your choice of when, throughout the day, you would like live harp music to be played. Prices reflect Emma’s professional experience with Weddings being a specialism.
Premium Rate Weddings
For Weddings taking place on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays and Bank Holidays, April-September.
Christmas, New Year, Easter & Bank Holidays year round.
Bronze Package £350
Includes your choice of music during one of the following:
Civil Ceremony
or
Church Service
or
Drinks Reception
or
Wedding Breakfast
Silver Package £400
If you require music (more than one set) for two consecutive parts of the day, to include the following:
Civil Ceremony and Drinks Reception
or
Church Service and Drinks Reception
or
Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast
Gold Package £450
Choosing this package ensures both the Ceremony/Service and meal are covered. Couples often welcome the opportunity to enjoy the harp music during the meal once the more formal parts of the day are over. Emma will be entertaining you throughout the day until the speeches are underway.
Civil Ceremony and Wedding Breakfast
or
Church Service and Wedding Breakfast
or
Civil Ceremony, Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast
or
Church Service, Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast
Off-Peak Rates
For mid-week or Winter Weddings (October to March) prices are as follows:
Civil Ceremony £250
Church Service £250
Drinks Reception £250
Wedding Breakfast £250
Any combination of the above £350
Travel expenses may be added to the above prices where the distance from York exceeds 20 miles.
Recommended Links
Harpists
Ruby Paul www.rubypaul.com
Anita Aslin www.harping-on.co.uk