Skip to main content

Harpists in Cambridgeshire

Wedding harpists in Cambridgeshire

The harp is a classic choice for a wedding ceremony, and for good reason. In Cambridgeshire, harpists create a calm, elegant atmosphere for the aisle, the signing and the drinks reception afterwards.

Whether your wedding is near Cambridge, Peterborough and Ely or further afield, the harpists here cover the whole of Cambridgeshire. Local venues include Longstowe Hall, Trinity Hall and Madingley Hall, and it's worth checking with your venue where the music or entertainment will be set up. The Guildhall, Chippenham Park and Childerley Barn are among the other Cambridgeshire venues listed further down, each with its own page.

Many harpists arrange modern songs for the harp as well as playing classical pieces, so a favourite song can sound completely different, and entirely fitting, at a ceremony.

We've been booking wedding entertainment since 1999, and every harpist on this page covers Cambridgeshire. You can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £350 to £900, depending on how long they perform and the date
  • Your quote shows exactly what's included
  • Ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast packages available from many acts
  • Most couples book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

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.

Most harpist bookings fall between £350 and £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. The date and time of year make up the rest of the difference, so a weekday or winter date can cost less than a summer Saturday.

Each act's page carries real video and audio, a repertoire list and reviews from previous clients. Watching a couple of clips tells you far more than any description can, so it's worth listening before you choose.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the day. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.

Show more
Refine Your Search

There are no results for this search, please try another.

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 Cambridgeshire 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 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!”

(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.”

Local Venues in Cambridgeshire

South Farm

South Farm

A tree-lined drive, 20 acres of organic farm and barns strung with fairy lights: South Farm near Royston is a wedding worth lingering over.

View venue
The Guildhall

The Guildhall

A striking Victorian civic building in the heart of Cambridge's Market Square, with a grand hall built for occasions on a real scale.

View venue
Trinity Hall

Trinity Hall

One of Cambridge’s oldest colleges, with a medieval hall, lawns to the river and a party room of its own — Trinity Hall does romance properly.

View venue
Chippenham Park

Chippenham Park

Snowdrop walks, 35 acres of award-winning gardens and a lakeside marquee with its own deck and dance floor, on a private estate north of Newmarket.

View venue
Swynford Manor

Swynford Manor

A whitewashed manor between Cambridge and Newmarket, seven acres of lawns and a glass-roofed garden room — Swynford Manor is yours for the day.

View venue
Childerley Barn

Childerley Barn

A long timber-framed barn on a quiet estate near Cambridge, with a courtyard, a chapel and historic gardens next door. Relaxed and rather beautiful.

View venue
Longstowe Hall

Longstowe Hall

An Elizabethan house, Edwardian gardens and a lake with its own island: Longstowe Hall near Cambridge is an estate wedding in the fullest sense.

View venue
Madingley Hall

Madingley Hall

A Tudor hall in a Capability Brown landscape a few miles from Cambridge, where the Dining Hall is given over to a band once dinner is cleared.

View venue
Bassmead Manor Barns

Bassmead Manor Barns

A moated farmstead near St Neots with a 300-year-old ceremony barn, peacocks on the lawn and two barns that open into one for the evening party.

View venue
Top

Refining your acts

Hum a little tune to yourself while we check your date against over 800 entertainer diaries. It'll be worth the short wait.

Unknown has been moved to/from the wishlist.

Get in touch