Wedding Harpist for Toronto Ceremonies

One musician, a full and shimmering sound: melody and harmony together, played live on solo harp.

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Many Red Soda musicians have performed on some of the world’s biggest stages alongside internationally renowned artists. Today, they bring that same experience, professionalism and passion to weddings and events across Toronto.

The first notes of the harp drift across the courtyard, and your guests fall quiet to listen. Most have never heard one up close.

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What Does a Wedding Harpist Play?

Your whole ceremony, with songs you choose. The harp plays melody and harmony at once, so one musician sounds full and complete.

Gentle prelude music welcomes your guests. Then we play your entrance, the signing and your exit.

It's not all classical. Pachelbel's Canon in D and Ave Maria sit beside Ed Sheeran's "Perfect", Christina Perri's "A Thousand Years" and Yiruma's "River Flows in You". Have a song that isn't on our list? Ask your Band Manager.

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Harp, Harp + Vocals or Harp + Violin: Which Is Right for You?

Choose by the mood you want. The harp on its own is soft and unhurried. Add a singer to hear the words of your song, or a violin for a soaring melody above the harp.

Instrumental HarpHarp + VocalsHarp + Violin
Players1 harpistHarpist and singerHarpist and violinist
The soundFlowing and shimmeringYour song's words over soft harpShimmering harp under a soaring violin melody
The moodCalm and dreamyRomantic and personalElegant and romantic
Best forUp to around 100 guestsUp to around 100 guestsUp to around 100 guests

From $730 (Harp), $1,190 (Harp + Vocals) or $1,060 (Harp + Violin). All prices include HST.

Would you love a voice or a violin with the harp? Watch the harp and Harp + Vocals in the Package Builder, and ask us about Harp + Violin.

How Much Does a Wedding Harpist Cost?

Melody and harmony from one pair of hands, and an aisle walk that feels like a dream.

Instrumental Harp starts from $730 in Toronto. All prices include HST.

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Can the Harp Play the Cocktail Hour?

Yes. While you're off having photos, the harp keeps the mood calm and special over cocktails.

It's soft enough to talk over, and interesting enough that guests wander over to watch the hands on the strings. Expect a few of them to ask how you found us.

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Who we are

Who Plays the Harp?

We're full-time, degree-qualified Toronto musicians from the Glenn Gould School of The Royal Conservatory, Humber College and Juilliard. We've been playing live since 2009.

One harp, one musician, and nowhere to hide, so we watch for the officiant's nod and start your song right on it.

Seated harpist playing a full concert harp against patterned dark curtains during the ceremony

Why Couples Choose the Harp

  • Something different. One instrument, and the whole room leaning in to watch it played.
  • Full sound from one musician. Nothing recorded, nothing plugged in, just the harp.
  • Calm and romantic. Made for an emotional aisle walk. Expect a few happy tears.
  • Easy to grow. Add a singer with Harp + Vocals.
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How Do We Book a Harpist?

  1. 1

    Watch and listen.

    Explore the Package Builder and listen to the harp videos.

  2. 2

    Send your date and venue.

    Your Band Manager confirms we're available.

  3. 3

    Choose your songs.

    Song choices are due 8 weeks before the wedding, your timeline 14 days before.

Talk to us on (647) 694 0999.

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We come highly recommended

COUPLES SAY THE HARP SET A BEAUTIFUL TONE FOR THEIR CEREMONY AND RECEPTION

  • “We had a harpist play at our reception, and it was beautiful. It added a great ambiance while guests walked in. A must if you're thinking about live music. Red Soda is great!”

    Matthew

Instrumental Harp: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a harpist for a wedding?

Instrumental Harp starts from $730 in Toronto. Travel within 30 km of Toronto is included. Venues further out are priced by distance in the Package Builder, and adding reception music brings a package discount automatically. All prices include HST. Watch the harp videos there and you'll know exactly what you're booking.

Can a harpist play modern songs at our wedding?

Yes. Couples choose pop songs like Ed Sheeran's "Perfect" and Christina Perri's "A Thousand Years" as well as classical pieces like Pachelbel's Canon. Hearing a pop song on harp is a lovely surprise for guests. Song choices are due 8 weeks before the wedding.

How many guests can a harpist play for?

Up to around 100 guests. The harp plays unplugged and carries well at a ceremony of that size, with a soft sound that draws people in. For a bigger guest list, a String Quartet is the better fit, with four players and a much bigger sound.

Does the harpist need power at the venue?

No. The harp is acoustic, so there's nothing to plug in. We need a flat, covered spot, and we arrive up to 20 minutes before your booking starts to set up and tune. Our instruments can't play in rain, cold or harsh summer sun, so plan a shaded spot and an indoor backup.

Can we have a singer with the harp?

Yes. Harp + Vocals adds a singer, so the words of your songs are sung live over the harp. We bring a small sound system for the singer. Watch the singers in the Package Builder, and your Band Manager confirms your singer is available.

When does the harp play on the day?

We play prelude music as guests arrive, then your entrance, the signing and your exit. Prelude sets the tone, so give it time in your schedule. The harp plays melody and harmony at once, so one musician sounds full across a courtyard, and it's calm and romantic for the signing. Many couples keep the harp on into cocktails, and guests wander over to watch the hands on the strings.

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