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Last update: June 2025

Stefania is an acclaimed Italian harpist holding both undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in Performance from the prestigious Royal College of Music. Renowned for her exceptional talent, she has performed for distinguished audiences, including HRH King Charles III, and has served as a harp teacher at 10 Downing Street, highlighting her esteemed reputation in the music community.


Specialising in creating exquisite musical backdrops, Stefania caters to luxury weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings across the UK and Europe. Her versatile repertoire spans classical to modern, allowing her to tailor performances to perfectly match each client’s vision. Stefania’s unique approach involves dedicating time to collaborate closely with clients, ensuring that every piece she performs aligns seamlessly with their dreams and event ambiance.


Stefania holds regular events at the UK's most prestigious venues, including The Dorchester, The Shard, Royal Automobile Club, Painted Hall, Chiltern Firehouse, Claridge's Hotel, Annabel’s Club, the National Gallery, Natural History Museum, the V&A, the British Museum, and many more. Her dedication to excellence and personalised service makes her the ideal choice for those seeking a memorable and enchanting musical experience.

She also offers a harp & strings trio for weddings and private events. Check it out some lovely videos in the media section.

POPULAR WEDDING PACKAGES:

Wedding Ceremony (from £400)

Captivating music for 20-30 minutes as guests arrive, 1 song for the bride's entrance, 2 songs for signing and 1 for the exit.

Wedding Ceremony & Drinks Reception (from £600)

Between 20-30 minutes when the guests arrive, 30 minutes of music during the ceremony at agreed intervals & two sets of 45 minutes for the drinks reception.

Wedding Drinks Reception (from £450)

Two performances of up to 45 minutes each, tailored to meet your unique needs. Choose from a variety of musical genres, including upbeat pop songs and classical pieces

Wedding Breakfast (from £500)

Up to a 3 hours period with a break of 10-15 minutes depending on your timings. This can also coincide with any speeches. Similar to the drinks reception, I will play a bespoke set list of your favourite music for you and your guests to enjoy.

WEDDING CEREMONY, DRINKS RECEPTION & WEDDING BREAKFAST (FROM £900)

This package is the perfect match between the Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Drinks Reception Package, in addition to two sets of 45 minutes during dinner.

OTHER OFFERINGS

Wedding Proposal

Events: Birthday party,baby shower, anniversary, corporate event, private dinner, brunch.

£Price on Request

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Entertainment
Other (Wedding Breakfast Wedding Package Whole day (up to 5-6 hours) Wedding Proposal First Dance. Birthday Party Baby Shower)

What is included in the wedding package?

3 unique songs, a consultation before the wedding and PA system

How far in advance should I contact you?

There is no any specific time, you can contact me anytime :)

What style of music do you offer?

Classical
Jazz
String quartet
Pop
Folk
Other (Disney, Film Music & Bollywood tunes)

Type of musical group:

Duet
Trio
Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist
Small (2 - 3 musicians)

Repertoire:

You can message me directly for my updated repertoire list

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

If there is a special song you'd like me to learn I am happy to do this for you. You can chose 3 songs for free and then there is a fee of £30 for this service

What's your experience?

With a double degree in Music Performance from RCM, I regularly perform at some of the UK's most prestigious venues including The Dorchester, the RAC Club, Painted Hall, the V&A and more

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

No

Can you travel?

Yes, south East East of England East Midlands West Midlands South West Wales Yorkshire and the Humber North West Republic of Ireland North East Scotland Northern Ireland

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, i charge between £60 - £100 outside London, depending on the location of the venue

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

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

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

After the first hour, sets are 45 minutes long, with 15 minute breaks in-between sets

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

I usually need one hour to set up the harp, tune and get changed before the performance

Do you do open-air acts?

No

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

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

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

I charge £80 for extra time - I invoice after the wedding

What are the forms of payment?

After signing the wedding contract and invoice, the payment is via bank transfer
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Reviews for Stefania Lo Castro - Harpist

Stef
Stef Sent on 06/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stefania is simply a must have for your ceremony and drinks reception!!

Stefania was playing at one of our early venue visits and we knew straight away that she was essential for our big day! We were thrilled that she had availability…booking well over a year in advance certainly worked in our favour.

Stefania was absolutely wonderful from start to finish, both professionally and personally. She went above and beyond and learnt a new song for our wedding exit and even chose her dress based on our colour theme!

Our guests absolutely adored her and have all complimented the atmosphere that her playing created. She has a fantastic repertoire, playing both classic and modern pieces.

If you are looking for a harpist for your wedding, we could not recommend Stefania enough. She was a real highlight of our day!
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Harry Sent on 05/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you stefania!

We first encountered Stefania at an open day at The Old Marylebone Town Hall (where we ended up getting married). We heard her play and were enchanted, she even made my then fiancée cry! We knew we had to hire her to play at our ceremony.

Stefania is the most lovely, and incredibly talented. She helped us choose songs, learn some new ones and helped us with logistics of the ceremony music.

Her communication is perfect and we always felt safe in her hands.

Our guests all complimented the fact we had Stefania there and said that it really added a magical touch to the ceremony. We seriously are so happy we hired Stefania, her presence made all the difference. Even before entering the ceremony we were already tearing up!

Thank you so much Stefania for playing such a special role on our wedding day!!
Megan
Megan Sent on 10/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful songs for our wedding!

Stefania was absolutely perfect. Communicative throughout and checked in with us throughout to build a musical playlist of our wedding that suited me and my husband so much. When I walked down the aisle to her playing ‘one step by hans zimmer’ there was barely a dry eye in the house. She did so well, and everyone loved her songs. My only regret is that I didn’t get chance to listen to her whole set as I was so busy doing bride photos and things!! Absolutely incredible - and bespoke throughout ❤️❤️
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Bianca Sent on 20/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Stefania is an exceptional harpist and communicated openly and clearly with us from the beginning. She made our civil ceremony so special. We encourage anyone to book Stefania.
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Vee Sent on 28/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful ceremony music ever

We had the absolute pleasure of having Stefania as our harpist for our wedding, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very beginning, she was incredibly helpful and attentive, guiding us through every detail when it came to choosing the perfect songs for our ceremony. Her professionalism, flexibility, and prompt communication made the whole process feel so smooth and stress-free.

Stefania truly went above and beyond to understand our vision, and on the day itself, her music was nothing short of magical. The atmosphere she created with her harp, along with her team of Violinist and Singer, was so beautiful! It brought a sense of serenity and grace to the entire ceremony that we will never forget.

Thank you, Stefania, for being such an important part of our day and for helping to make it so special. You made us feel so at ease and confident, and the result was just perfect.
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Rosemary Sent on 05/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing harpist!

We booked Stefania as our harpist for our May wedding drinks reception and wedding breakfast, and it was truly one of the best decisions we made! Her repertoire is incredible - classical, modern, films, musicals and everything in between. We were able to select all the songs that we wanted played and Stefania executed it all beautifully. Guests are still raving her wonderful music and the elegance and sophistication that it brought to our day. Book Stefania asap - she is the best!
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Laura Sent on 21/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Performance!

We thoroughly enjoyed working with Stefania - her professionalism and her enthusiasm throughout the process and most of all her performance on the day was highly impressive and I would highly recommend her and will definitely work with Stefania again for future events! Thanks so much for making our day extra special!
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Emily Sent on 29/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding ceremony

It was great to have Stefania for my wedding ceremony, we all loved her beautiful music, she made the day more romantic and perfect!
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Charlotte Sent on 16/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stefania is wonderful!

Stefania played her harp beautifully at our wedding. She was the consummate professional. In the run up to the wedding she was incredibly helpful and responsive to our questions. We would thoroughly recommend Stefania for your occasion.
J
John Sent on 21/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An absolute joy

We met Stefania while she was playing her harp at the Asylum Chapel. While we ended up at another venue for our wedding, we kept in touch and decided to have her for the welcome before the ceremony and time before seated dinner. She was responsive, maintains a deep repertoire of classical but also contemporary music which our guests really enjoyed recognizing as the day progressed. She also made sure to meet beforehand to get to know us as a couple and what we wanted and she delivered.
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Tim G. Sent on 07/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing harpist!

Stefania created a wonderful atmosphere for our ceremony! It really lifted things. The entrance music was perfect and our only regret is we didn’t get to hear her play more! Stefania played three bespoke pieces as well as come beautiful classical pieces and a Beatles medley. She was responsive throughout and met us over Zoom to discuss our requirements in detail. Highly recommend!
Georgie
Georgina Sent on 10/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stefania was an absolute joy!

From the minute we booked with Stefania she was an absolute pleasure to work with, she was easy to reach and chat too in the build up and answered all my questions and helped me make plans. A huge huge huge thank you from us. You are so talented and such a lovely person and we absolutely loved having you as such a special part of our big day. We had soooooo many comments about how wonderful you were and I absolutely loved walking down the aisle listening to you. Wouldn’t hesitate in reaching out for all other events :).
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Natasha Sent on 12/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

Stefania was an absolute dream from start to finish, and I could not have imagined our day without her. She was able to cater for our electric tastes in music perfectly for our day and nothing was ever too much trouble. She is an incredible musician and a beautiful soul inside and out. I hope we get to use her again some day and I cannot recommend her enough
Kellyan
Kellyan Sent on 15/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful touch to our wedding ceremony

Thank you so much for being such an amazing artist at our ceremony. Your communication was outstanding, and you flawlessly played all of our requested songs. Everyone couldn’t stop raving about your performance. We are truly grateful for the beautiful atmosphere you created and for blessing us with your talent.
K
Kirsten Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best edition

Stefiana's performance at our wedding was nothing short of magical. Her exquisite harp playing added an ethereal touch to the entire event, creating an atmosphere of elegance and enchantment. From the moment she began, her talent and passion were evident, captivating our guests and making our special day even more memorable. Stefiana's professionalism and warmth were also remarkable, as she seamlessly blended into the event, adding to its charm. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect addition to our wedding, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking to make their celebration truly extraordinary.
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