Ali’s Harp

 I love hearing about the wedding plans and happy to fit in with a ‘theme’ but I also have set outfits to compliment the feature of the harp. I’m excited to hear about your concept.

  Certainly, couples can pose beside or around the harp and of course, the harp will be in your wedding photos.

The harp is an amazing instrument but is also very delicate. Most inside spaces are fine with reasonable access. We love playing outside as well  - considerations have to be made for stable flat ground, protection from rain, wind and strong sunlight. We need access to the venue at least one hour prior to the start time. More details in the contract requirements. It’s good to be aware of these elements, however, of course we want to make your special day fantastic and so memorable!

Please book in your date, venue and likely celebrant/minister as soon as you can. Some dates book out really quickly. We can work out the music a few months ahead, but having the date booked is the most important element. From time to time, I have dates available at shorter notice.

 Being familiar with many venues around Melbourne and the Yarra Valley, I can assist you with this. If time allows, I am happy to meet you at your venue/rehearsal to check the best space for the harp to play as I live just around the corner in Kangaroo Ground.

Yes! The harp can play outside and sounds wonderful. For larger spaces, we can amplify the harp. Details in the contract for weather considerations  - likely the same that would be considered by you for a successful day.

Yes, please contact me for the detailed contract.

The deposit is 10% on booking, a further 40% six weeks before your wedding date ( when we finalise your pieces) and the balance due at the start of your special day. On average the overall cost is $700.00 for the two hour booking across the ceremony and cocktail hour ( or similar).

Apart from the golden sound of that the harp brings to your wedding, the harp has such a range of sounds from stunning solo melodies with gentle accompaniment, to complex arpeggios, the stunning ‘glissandos’ to fuller deep sounds that replicates an ensemble group of performers

Apart from total commitment to your event to work with other vendors to make your day ‘the best’ – you have a choice of harp, I’m themed to your wedding, the (optional) glissando roll for the kiss – I also offer an (optional) improvised original piece following on from the kiss as you walk back down the aisle and I will send you a recording file of your main piece after the event.

As I play with ‘intention’ to bring everyone together, a suggestion is that known pieces are great and appropriate, but there is also a place for lesser known pieces with reflect and support the emotions in the space. This is very different from ‘background music’. Ceremony music can control the emotion of the entire ceremony. Different songs/pieces build intentional transitions to build anticipation. Don’t underestimate the power of the spaces between the notes sounding, creating an effortless and joyful feel  to the afternoon.

I can help you choose songs that feel like you ( which can be Pachelbel’s Canon in D, but doesn’t have to be!) All songs are tailored to your timing and extended/ shortened as needed for the perfect entrance/exit etc. I don’t have a ‘set wedding list.’

Have a Wedding Mantra –(something like..) ‘ I don’t need to rush through the day – a day that I have spent so long planning and visualising - find ( and plan) moments to truly enjoy and savour the atmosphere.’

And finally, the harp is a timeless instrument that will never seem outdated in your wedding videos, be they when you share them with friends, reveal them to your children or visit them again in times to come..