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Harpists in London

Hire a harpist in London

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

London has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Syon House at Syon Park and The Gore Hotel to Royal Lancaster London. Our harpists travel to towns across the area, including central London, Greenwich and Richmond, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Grand Connaught Rooms and Fulham Palace are among the other London 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.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for weddings since 1999. Every harpist listed here travels to London as standard, and the instant quote button on this page shows pricing and availability for your date.

The essentials:

  • Budget from around £350 to £900, depending on the act and the date
  • Book for the ceremony only, or for the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast
  • Popular dates go months in advance
  • Everything included is listed in your quote
  • Change your mind within 14 days and get a full refund

A harp needs a flat, level space and shelter from sun, wind and rain. If your ceremony and drinks reception are in different places, tell us the timings so the harpist can plan the move between them.

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.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performer you would actually book, along with their repertoire and written reviews from couples who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the sound before you commit.

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.

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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 London 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 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!”

(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!”

Local Venues in London

The Gore Hotel

The Gore Hotel

The Gore has been welcoming guests to Queen's Gate since 1892: antiques, four-posters, panelled Bar 190 and South Kensington at its most characterful.

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The Lensbury

The Lensbury

There are 25 riverside acres at Teddington, a hotel, a spa and a private deck over the Thames. The Lensbury is a country estate that never left London.

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Eltham Palace

Eltham Palace

A moated medieval palace with a dazzling Art Deco house attached, Eltham Palace gives a London wedding a setting nothing in the city can match.

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Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

A World Heritage landscape on the Thames where you marry in a Victorian glasshouse and dine beneath the Orangery’s Grade I listed ceiling.

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Grand Connaught Rooms

Grand Connaught Rooms

Chandeliers, marble and a ballroom for 750 on Great Queen Street. The Grand Connaught Rooms has been Covent Garden's great party address since 1775.

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Royal Lancaster London

Royal Lancaster London

Set 18 floors above Hyde Park, with two pillar-free ballrooms and a view that does half the work. Royal Lancaster London has thrown parties since 1967.

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St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London

St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London

Gilbert Scott’s Gothic masterpiece at King’s Cross, rescued from demolition and restored, where you can marry on the Grand Staircase itself.

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Fulham Palace

Fulham Palace

Home to the Bishops of London for a thousand years, with a Tudor courtyard, Georgian rooms and 13 acres of botanic garden beside the Thames.

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Syon House at Syon Park

Syon House at Syon Park

The Duke of Northumberland's London home at Brentford, where Robert Adam's state rooms open onto 200 acres of Capability Brown parkland by the Thames.

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