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Harpists in West Sussex

Hire a harpist in West Sussex

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

Whether your wedding is near Chichester, Horsham and Crawley or further afield, the harpists here cover the whole of West Sussex. Local venues include Grittenham Barn, Upwaltham Barns and Bury Manor Barn, and it's worth checking with your venue where the music or entertainment will be set up. Two Woods Estate, Farbridge and Southend Barns are among the other West Sussex venues listed further down, each with its own page.

Harpists play a mix of classical repertoire and arrangements of pop, film and folk songs, so the music can be traditional or personal to you. Some play a full concert harp and others a smaller lever harp, which is easier to move between rooms.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for weddings since 1999. Every harpist listed here travels to West Sussex 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.

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.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.

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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 West Sussex 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 West Sussex

Grittenham Barn

Grittenham Barn

A Grade II listed Sussex barn near Petworth, with a lake, an orchard and seven acres of it all to yourselves. Here is how a wedding day unfolds.

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Farbridge

Farbridge

An old Sussex dairy turned barn wedding venue just north of Chichester, with a secret garden, seven bedrooms and the South Downs all around.

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Southend Barns

Southend Barns

Four restored barns, a secret garden and bell tents under the stars at Donnington, just outside Chichester. A warm, family-run place to marry.

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Upwaltham Barns

Upwaltham Barns

Flint barns high on the South Downs between Petworth and Chichester, with downland views from the ceremony room and a glass bar built for dancing.

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Bury Manor Barn

Bury Manor Barn

A Tudor barn above the River Arun at Bury, near Pulborough, with a walled garden, a grass amphitheatre and views across to Amberley Castle.

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Cowdray Estate

Cowdray Estate

Tudor ruins, Capability Brown parkland and a walled garden at Midhurst, deep in the South Downs, offering two very different ways to marry there.

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Fitzleroi Barn

Fitzleroi Barn

A timber-framed Sussex barn on a farm at Fittleworth, near Pulborough, hired for two whole days so nothing about the wedding has to be rushed.

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Cissbury Barns

Cissbury Barns

Barns on a private downland estate at Findon above Worthing, reached by a drive through fields and woodland. Somewhere to disappear for a day.

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Two Woods Estate

Two Woods Estate

Marry among towering redwoods on a 42-acre woodland estate at Pulborough, with a restored barn, a wild meadow and a firepit under the trees.

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