Wedding Harpist for Boston Ceremonies

One musician, a full and shimmering sound: melody and harmony together, played live on solo harp. The first notes drift through the church, and your guests fall quiet to listen. Most have never heard one up close.

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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 Boston.

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 processional) and your exit (the recessional).

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 Harp	Harp + Vocals	Harp + Violin
Players	1 harpist	Harpist and singer	Harpist and violinist
The sound	Flowing and shimmering	Your song's words over soft harp	Shimmering harp under a soaring violin melody
The mood	Calm and dreamy	Romantic and personal	Elegant and romantic
Best for	Up to around 100 guests	Up to around 100 guests	Up to around 100 guests

From $650 (Harp), $1,030 (Harp + Vocals) or $950 (Harp + Violin).

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.

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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 $650 in Boston. The price you see in the Package Builder is the price you pay.

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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 through the cocktail hour.

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 Boston musicians from Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory 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.

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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
Watch and listen.
Explore the Package Builder and listen to the harp videos.
2
Send your date and venue.
Your Band Manager confirms we're available.
3
Choose your songs.
Song choices are due 8 weeks before the wedding, your timeline 14 days before.

Talk to us on (617) 865 2929.

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We come highly recommended

COUPLES SAY THE HARP SET A BEAUTIFUL TONE AS THEIR GUESTS ARRIVED

“Fantastic experience, from the beginning right up to the wedding. 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!”
Matthew
“I didn't have to worry about the music for my ceremony. They had all bases covered and it was way too easy. On the day, the music was an absolute dream. The harpist set such a beautiful tone.”
Jessica
“Red Soda did a fantastic job organizing a harpist for our wedding ceremony and a guitarist/DJ for our reception! I loved their huge selection of contemporary and classical songs we could choose from for the harpist to play.”
Daisy
“From the start we were so happy. Everything was so easy to organize, and they were quick to respond. Our harpist played our chosen songs beautifully at our wedding ceremony. Would definitely recommend Red Soda.”
Maria

Instrumental Harp: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a harpist for a wedding?

Instrumental Harp starts from $650 in Boston. Travel within about 18 miles of Boston is included. Venues further out are priced by distance in the Package Builder, and adding reception music brings a package discount automatically. The price you see is the price you pay. 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 stormy weather, so plan a covered 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 processional and your recessional. Prelude sets the tone, so give it time in your schedule. Most of your guests have never heard a harp up close, and in a church it fills the space without a single speaker. Many couples keep the harp on into the cocktail hour, where it stays soft enough to talk over.