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Harpists in Lancashire

Wedding harpists in Lancashire

The harp is a classic choice for a wedding ceremony, and for good reason. In Lancashire, harpists create a calm, elegant atmosphere for the aisle, the signing and the drinks reception afterwards.

Popular wedding venues in Lancashire include The Villa, Wrea Green, Bartle Hall and Eaves Hall, and our harpists travel to weddings and events across Preston, Blackburn and Burnley. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we'll help you choose an act that suits the space. Stanley House, West Tower and Browsholme Hall are among the other Lancashire 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 booked wedding entertainment since 1999. Each harpist on this page travels to Lancashire as standard, and the instant quote button shows prices and availability for your date without waiting for a reply.

The essentials:

  • Prices usually from £350 up to £900
  • Many acts can cover more than one part of the day in a single booking
  • Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to enquire early
  • The quote you receive sets out exactly what's included
  • 14-day change-of-mind refund on every booking

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.

Prices usually start from around £350 and go up to £900 or so. 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. Your quote shows the full price for your date, so you can compare acts on the same basis.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performer you would actually book, along with their repertoire and written reviews from couples who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the sound before you commit.

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 Lancashire 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 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!”

(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.”

Local Venues in Lancashire

Wyresdale Park Wedding Barns

Wyresdale Park Wedding Barns

Restored stone barns, a boating lake and the Forest of Bowland rising behind — an estate wedding in one of the loveliest corners of Lancashire.

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West Tower

West Tower

A turreted 19th-century country house in 10 acres just outside Ormskirk, taken over entirely for one wedding a day — and no noise limiter in sight.

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The Villa, Wrea Green

The Villa, Wrea Green

A 19th-century gentleman’s residence set in Fylde parkland, with a sweeping private drive, 31 bedrooms and a pavilion that will seat as many as 250.

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Mitton Hall

Mitton Hall

A 15th-century manor house on the banks of the River Ribble, where ancient stone meets a bright party room flooded with Lancashire daylight.

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Stanley House

Stanley House

Book a live wedding band for Stanley House, a 17th-century manor above Mellor near Blackburn with views across the Ribble Valley.

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Browsholme Hall

Browsholme Hall

Lancashire’s oldest surviving family home, deep in the Forest of Bowland, with an oak-beamed Tithe Barn and 300-year-old yews on the Italian Steps.

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Eaves Hall

Eaves Hall

A Georgian country house near Clitheroe set in 13 acres of award-winning gardens, with 30 bedrooms and 4 lovely places to say your vows in it.

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Bartle Hall

Bartle Hall

A listed country house set in 16 acres of Lancashire countryside outside Preston, with a beamed Balmoral Suite and a pagoda out in the gardens.

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The Shireburn Arms

The Shireburn Arms

A 17th-century village inn on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, with a south-facing terrace and one of the loveliest views in the Ribble Valley.

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