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Harpists in Staffordshire

Hire a harpist in Staffordshire

Few instruments suit a wedding ceremony as well as the harp. In Staffordshire, harpists are booked for ceremonies, drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts, playing gentle classical pieces and harp arrangements of modern songs.

Staffordshire has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Weston Hall and Thorpe Gardens to Foxtail Barns Wedding Venue. Our harpists travel to towns across the area, including Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent and Lichfield, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Alrewas Hayes, Sandon Hall and Middleton Hall are among the other Staffordshire 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.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched couples with live entertainment for their wedding day. The harpists listed here all travel to Staffordshire, and the instant quote button shows pricing and availability in a few seconds.

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 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.

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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 Staffordshire 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)

“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!”

(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!”

Local Venues in Staffordshire

Middleton Hall

Middleton Hall

A moated historic hall on the edge of Tamworth with landscaped gardens, function rooms for up to 200 and an on-site honeymoon suite.

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The Ashes Barns

The Ashes Barns

A 50-acre estate on the edge of the Peak District near Endon, where two listed stone barns, a lake and a mile-long private drive set the scene.

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Weston Hall

Weston Hall

An Elizabethan hall set in 20 acres of gardens at Weston, near Stafford, with stone fireplaces, mullioned windows and just one wedding a day.

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Ingestre Hall

Ingestre Hall

A 17th-century Jacobean mansion near Stafford, taken on exclusive hire with 27 acres of grounds and a midnight licence.

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The Mill at Stone

The Mill at Stone

A restored 18th-century watermill in the canal town of Stone, with terraced gardens, a rustic barn room and a family kitchen worth travelling for.

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Thorpe Gardens

Thorpe Gardens

A hand-crafted yurt and an architect-designed ceremony room inside a two-acre Victorian walled garden near Tamworth. One of Staffordshire's loveliest.

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Foxtail Barns Wedding Venue

Foxtail Barns Wedding Venue

Purpose-built barns, a walled garden and woodland lodges on a 70-acre estate of lakes and trees near Leek. A relaxed, no-corkage Staffordshire favourite.

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Sandon Hall

Sandon Hall

The Earl of Harrowby's family seat near Stafford, with 400 acres of parkland, a 13th-century church in the grounds and the whole house to yourselves.

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Alrewas Hayes

Alrewas Hayes

A Grade II listed Queen Anne house set in 100 private acres of lakes, parkland and woodland near Burton upon Trent, with a barn built for proper parties.

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