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The harp is the perfect instrument to elevate your special day with an elegant ambiance. I am an experienced wedding musician and have performed at hundreds weddings throughout the country. I love my job and it's a real honour to be part of so many couples' special day.

Whilst I am classically trained, and have a wealth of repertoire that will suit traditional tastes and I regularly receive compliments for my contemporary repertoire. My song list is entirely devised from arrangements that I have created by listening to a song and then transcribing the sheet music by ear. I take a lot of care and consideration when learning new songs, and I pride myself in creating arrangements that both captures the character of the song and also sounds idiomatic on the harp.

The majority of the songs in my repertoire are timeless staples that will forever be popular. However, I realise that for many couples, the songs that are most significant are often undiscovered gems. With this in mind, I take requests to learn new songs to ensure that every wedding is as personal as possible.

I understand that planning a wedding can be a busy time, but I aim to make the booking process as simple as possible. When sending an enquiry, please include the date of your wedding, the address of your venue, and approximate timings (if possible). If you have any special requests please include them in your enquiry. Once I receive this information I will then be able to provide a quote for your special day.

I bring an amplifier to all of my bookings, meaning that my harp will be loud enough to be heard at events with up to 150 guests. My amplifier is discreet and is battery powered, meaning it can be used outdoors.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Entertainment

What is included in the wedding package?

Background music for the following: whilst guests take their seats before the ceremony, during the ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast

How far in advance should I contact you?

Please contact me as far in advance as possible, although late notice bookings are possible

What style of music do you offer?

Classical
Rock
Latest hits
Pop
Folk

Type of musical group:

Duet
Trio
Solo
Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist
Small (2 - 3 musicians)

Repertoire:

Pop/Modern, Movie/TV, Disney, Video Games, Musicals, Traditional Classical, Modern Classical, Bollywood, Celtic & Christmas!

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

I can learn one new song for your wedding; this already is incorporated into the quote. Additional song requests are £30 per ‘arrangement’

What's your experience?

I am a harpist with over 15 years of experience performing at weddings and events. It's a real privilege to be part of couple's special day and I love my job

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

Yes, please inform me if your wedding will be outdoors

Can you travel?

Yes, i am based in Manchester but I am able to perform anywhere in the UK

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, outside of 50 mile radius of M14 I charge £0.45 per mile

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

I can perform at various points during your wedding day, up to 4 hours total

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

If you request a song that isn't on my repertoire list then I will need a month to prepare this

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per hour

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Extra time is charged at £60 per 30 minutes

What are the forms of payment?

I accept payment via BACS transfer

Reviews for Elinor Harp

Jenny
Jenny Sent on 25/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding harpist

Elinor was recommended to us from another harpist we’d seen at a wedding fair (the other was unavailable for our wedding date).
Everything worked out for a reason though, as Elinor is truly outstanding and such a wonderfully talented woman. She played the most beautiful music and was lovely to have something different from the usual pianist or string quartet.
Her repertoire is extensive and we really enjoyed her music throughout the day. She played our ceremony music - Canon in D, Concerning Hobbits, Here comes the sun and Married Life along with so much more throughout the drinks reception and wedding breakfast.
We had lots of compliments from our guests and she had numerous rounds of applause throughout the day. She is also just super lovely and such a nice person.
If you’re looking for wedding music - look no further. Elinor is someone you must have at your wedding!
Thanks so much! Jenny and Andy x
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Flat 11 Parkside, 193 Hart Road, Manchester M14 7BA Manchester (Greater Manchester)

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