| Description | Price |
| Civil wedding ceremony or 1 hour booking | £400 (GBP) |
| Drinks Reception or Dinner up to 2 hours. | £500 (GBP) |
With LED lights with a variety of settings to create the perfect atmosphere for evening events particularly, Cecily can play a huge selection of songs and pieces from a variety of genres.
Resident Harpist at The Waldorf Hotel in Covent Garden, London since 2014, Cecily has a wealth of experience playing in some of the finest venues in London and the UK. She has played for celebrity and royal clientele to the average Joe - everyone deserves some luxury, which is exactly what a harp provides.
The most popular music requests are modern pop and film and disney music. As the Waldorf has had a Beauty and the Beast themed Afternoon Tea running since 2022, Cecily has a large selection of Disney and enjoys adding more pop to her list regularly throughout each year. Keeping up to date is incredibly important.
Cecily regularly performs with extra amplification as her concert harp has a pickup installed which helps the harp create the perfect level of ambience with guest numbers up to 300. Above that number, she recommends a sound engineer to amplify the harp properly for the event space.
= areas covered (up to 200 miles)
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Performance space of at least 2 x 2 meters. No power required. Parking space is preferable if possible. Disabled access also desirable but not a deal breaker.
Access to be able to move the harp in and out easily. Where is easy to unload outside.
I have ethereal lighting on the harp itself, and provide a battery amp for extra amplification if required.
I can play a Spotify playlist through my speaker during my breaks if needed, or the venue can usually put on their own music while I take a break.
Yes and no. I absolutely can be, but I love using my battery amp to help the harp be heard above chatter during receptions and dinners. Depending on guest numbers, I usually always recommend using my amp (at no extra charge), but if numbers are on the more intimate side (30 guests or fewer) then it won't be needed.
Goodwood House - a completely gold themed dinner where human statues, covered in gold paint, processed out of the room with my harp on their shoulders. I wore a gold dress, gold eyelashes, and gold hair spray.
I adore weddings - everyone is always so happy and are thrilled to recognise their favourite songs on the harp! I love all events though, and evening corporate events are usually pretty spectacular and a joy to be a part of.
I have been playing background music for events since the age of 16, and since having held the position as Resident Harpist at the Waldorf Hotel in Covent Garden, my palying style and repertoire have improved dramatically. It's one of the best jobs in the world.
Very eclectic mix - Muse, Beatles, Debussy, Ravel, Beethoven, Mozart, Hans Zimmer! All music is amazing which is why I play as much from different genres as possible. I couldn't possibly name one song to be the best.
I can set up in as little as 15 minutes, but prefer to give myself 45-60 minutes so there's no rushing and I'm set up in advance of guests arriving. I can play up to an hour before taking a break, but typically I'll play a couple of sets of 45 minutes with a 15 minute break in between.
Yes if the weather conditions are right - dry and warm. The harp needs to be on a flat and level surface and in a sheltered position. I have a mat that can go underneath the harp on grass.
I offer a purely bespoke list to all my clients and I also love learning new music so requests are encouraged.
The most common phrase I hear from previous clients is 'our guests loved it!'. People enjoy hearing familiar music on an unusual and very luxurious instrument like the harp. It can be upbeat or tranquil depending on what fits the atmosphere and people always respond very positively.
I don't like playing longer than an hour before taking a break.
I love learning new music, so 99% of the time it's a yes! It will depend on the music, and whether I can find sheet music etc. If sheet music isn't available and you have your heart set on something, then I do offer a bespoke arrangement at a small charge. I learn up to three requests included in my normal rate, and anything extra will be a small charge.
BMW
Goldman Sachs
Rolex
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Religious Event
Recording Session
Charity Event
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Classical
Film / TV
Opera
Musical Theatre
1950s Music
1960s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Folk
Jazz
Blues
Christmas
Church Music
Easy Listening
Background Music
Pop
Acoustic
Covers
Rock
Classic Rock
Indie
Bollywood
Instrumental
100% acoustic (no power)
Can provide battery amplifier
Public liability insurance
Will travel internationally
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