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Harpists in Bedfordshire

Wedding harpists in Bedfordshire

A harpist brings a calm, elegant sound to the quieter parts of a wedding day. Across Bedfordshire, harpists play the walk down the aisle and the signing of the register, then carry on through the drinks reception while guests mingle.

Bedfordshire has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Moore Place Hotel and Woburn Abbey to The Barns Hotel. Our harpists travel to towns across the area, including Bedford, Luton and Dunstable, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Further down this page are more local venues, such as Bellows Mill, Corner 5 Restaurant and Moreteyne Manor, with details of each.

The harp has a calm, clear sound that suits the quieter moments of a wedding: the walk down the aisle, the signing of the register and the first drinks afterwards, when guests are catching up.

Hireaband has booked wedding entertainment since 1999. Each harpist on this page travels to Bedfordshire as standard, and the instant quote button shows prices and availability for your date without waiting for a reply.

The essentials:

  • Prices usually from £350 up to £900
  • Many acts can cover more than one part of the day in a single booking
  • Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to enquire early
  • The quote you receive sets out exactly what's included
  • 14-day change-of-mind refund on every booking

A concert harp gives the fullest sound and suits a large ceremony room or church. A lever harp is smaller and lighter, which makes it easier to move from the ceremony to the drinks reception, and still sounds beautiful in most rooms.

Expect to pay from around £350 up to £900. A ceremony-only booking sits at the lower end, while a harpist covering the ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast sits towards the upper end. Busy Saturdays in summer and December sit at the top of the range, and your quote shows exactly what's included.

Rather than a generic demo, every act's page shows the performer you would be booking, with videos, audio, a repertoire list and reviews. Between them you can get a clear sense of the act well before the day.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the wedding. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.

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FAQs

Usually the processional, signing of the register and recessional, then background music for the drinks reception. Repertoire includes classical pieces and harp arrangements of modern songs.

Yes. Many harpists have arrangements of pop and film songs, and some can arrange a special request with enough notice.

Yes, with shade and shelter nearby. A harp can't play in rain or strong sun, so check your venue in Bedfordshire has a covered spot.

Around two by two metres of flat, level floor and a chair. No power is needed.

Typically £350 to £900, depending on how long they play and the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Usually, yes. Tell us the timings and the distance between rooms, and the harpist will plan the move.

Reviews

(5)

“Declan Daniel was amazing, he was early and performed non-stop for the full slot. He was funny and kept everyone entertained. I would highly recommend him to others and would hire him again for future events.
The Hireaband team were helpful, friendly and kept in touch before the event and provided all the information we would require in case we needed it.
Highly recommend their services!”

(5)

“Declan was a breath of fresh air- not only was he professional but put us both at ease knowing that the music was in the best hands. We received loads of compliments about the ceremony and drinks reception music Declan played. He chatted away to some of our guests before he headed off which was lovely. Would recommend Declan 100% to anyone and only wish we had another event to book him for!”

(5)

“Hi. We would like to record our appreciation to Declan Daniel for the music he played at our wedding reception last Saturday. Many of the guests commented on the quality of his playing and there is no doubt that Declan's music added a very special ingredient to our special day. Please pass on our thanks and best wishes for his musical career. Many thanks also for a very efficient service. Best wishes”

(5)

“We just wanted to thank you so much for performing at our wedding. The guests raved about you and a couple have actually asked for your name! I personally heard the harp :) I opened the window and listened to you as the guests arrived and it sounded so magical! Your guitar talents are off the chart!
Thanks so much for making our wedding day so special.”

(5)

“Jennifer gave us an outstanding walking up the aisle song, which I had requested. Only wish I had got to hear her playing more song as oppose to spending 3 hours having photos taken! Thanks to all at hire a band.”

(5)

“Declan was absolutely fantastic. We had a zoom chat with him the week of the wedding and gave him a few ideas. Everyone on the day commented on how good he was. Kept all our guests entertained while we got our wedding photos taken too. The only bad thing was we never got to thank him in person before he left!
So thank you!”

Local Venues in Bedfordshire

The Barns Hotel

The Barns Hotel

A 13th-century tithe barn and a Tudor manor house on the banks of the Great Ouse, a few minutes from the middle of Bedford.

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Moreteyne Manor

Moreteyne Manor

A secluded moated Tudor manor house at Marston Moretaine, run by the same family for some 30 years and yours alone for the whole of the day.

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Bellows Mill

Bellows Mill

An old watermill and its lake tucked under the Chiltern escarpment near Dunstable, where you get the grounds and the water entirely to yourselves.

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Woburn Abbey

Woburn Abbey

The Sculpture Gallery at Woburn Abbey looks out across a restored rose garden and the Camellia lake towards 3,000 acres of Repton deer park.

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Corner 5 Restaurant

Corner 5 Restaurant

A glass-fronted restaurant right on the water at Box End near Bedford, with a decked terrace, a wood burner and panoramic views of the lake.

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Wrest Park

Wrest Park

A gilded French-style chateau at Silsoe, with 92 acres of fountains, follies and flower gardens laid out over three unhurried centuries of design.

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Moore Place Hotel

Moore Place Hotel

A Georgian manor house in the village of Aspley Guise, with a white columned porch, a grand sweeping staircase and a waterfall in the gardens.

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Bunkers Barn

Bunkers Barn

A restored 18th-century barn on a working family farm near Leighton Buzzard, with a two-acre paddock and the whole place to yourselves for the day.

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Shuttleworth House, Old Warden

Shuttleworth House, Old Warden

A Jacobean-style mansion at Old Warden with 425 acres, a Regency Swiss Garden and a hangar of vintage aeroplanes.

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