To all my brides/grooms/wedding planners in the NYC and NJ area, stress no more when it comes to picking your musician! The harp creates such a romantic and calming atmosphere, perfect for your special day. Feel free to contact me for any specific questions, but please refer to the general FAQ below first.

• How do I start the process of connecting with you?

  Please contact me through the page on my site, or reach out via email or phone. (sophia.harplover@gmail.com - 757-372-7627)

• Will I need to sign an official contract?

  Yes, once you are ready to start the process, I will send you a contract that will include everything from price, agreements on cartage fees, location, and pieces.

• Do you only play ceremonies?

  Preludes and ceremonies are my favorite part of any wedding, but if requested I can also play during cocktail hour for an additional fee.

• Are your fees negotiable?

  My fees for all ceremonies/cocktail hours are set, just to keep everything organized, but the cartage fee can be discussed and possibly negotiated.

• How long do you play prelude?

  I will start playing prelude 20-25 minutes before the start time for the ceremony, depending on when guests start arriving.

• Would you start playing early or late if requested?

  Yes, but after the day is over, I will reach out to discuss any additional fees I feel may be needed.

• Do you play with other musicians?

  If you have another instrumentalist or vocalist that you would love to also be a part of your day, we will need to be connected as soon as possible. If a rehearsal is required, an additional fee will be agreed upon.

• Can I request any song even if it’s not on your list?

  Yes, if there is enough time for me to learn the piece before the wedding day. If I can’t find sheet music for free, the price of the music would need to be covered.

• Can I pick any piece from your recommendation list?

  All the songs listed below are pieces I have prepared and ready to go! You will need to select pieces for processional and recessional, and that will be listed on your contract.

• Why do you have recommendations for satire pieces?

  You’d be surprised how many requests I get for funny/ironic songs! Every couple has a vision for their day, and sometimes that can include a fun sense of humor for them and their guests.

Wedding Song Recommendations

  Classical/Traditional

• Canon in D - Pachelbel

• Meditation on 1st Prelude of J. S. Bach - Gounod

• Largo from the “New World Symphony” - Dvorak

• Angel’s Hymn - Barnwell

• Claire de Lune - Debussy

• Arabesque No. 1 - Debussy

• River Flows in You - Yiruma

• Amazing Grace - Walker

• Swan Lake Act II Scene I - Tchaikovsky

• Theme from Jupiter “The Planets” - Holst

• Conte de Noël - Renié

• Ode To Joy - Beethoven

• Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - J. S. Bach

• Trumpet Tune - Purcell

• Trumpet Voluntary - Purcell

• Bridal March (Here Comes the Bride) - Wagner

         Contemporary 

         Film/Musicals/Video Games

• Candle On the Water - “Pete’s Dragon”

• Love is a Song - “Bambi”

• Bella Notte - “Lady and the Tramp”

• Love - “Robin Hood”

• Kiss the Girl - “The Little Mermaid”

• A Whole New World -”Aladdin”

• Beauty and the Beast - “Beauty and the Beast”

• Can You Feel the Love Tonight - “The Lion King”

• At Last I See the Light - “Tangled”

• Married Life - “Up”

• A Thousand Years - “Twilight”

• Turning Page - “Twilight”

• You’ll Never Walk Alone - “Carousel”

• Somewhere Over the Rainbow - “The Wizard of Oz”

• As Long As You’re Mine - “Wicked”

• All I Ask of You - “The Phantom of the Opera”

• It Only Takes a Moment - “Hello Dolly”

• Come What May - “Moulin Rouge”

• Shall We Dance - “The King and I”

• Epic III (They Danced…) - “Hadestown”

• Moon River - “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” 

• Skye Boat Song - “Outlander”

• Chiquitita - “Mamma Mia”

• Theme from Rapunzel - “Barbie Rapunzel” 

• Theme from 12 Dancing Princesses - “Barbie 12 Dancing Princesses”

• Rewrite the Stars - “The Greatest Showman”

• City of Stars - “La La Land”

• Mia and Sebastian’s Theme - “La La Land”

• Concerning Hobbits - “The Lord of the Rings”

• Into the West - “The Lord of the Rings”

• May it Be - “The Lord of the Rings”

• Main Theme - “Game of Thrones”

• Harp Interlude - “Princess Diaries”

• Tara’s Theme - “Gone with the Wind”

• My Heart Will Go On - “Titanic”

• Hymn to the Sea - “Titanic”

• Edelweiss - “The Sound of Music”

• Great Fairy Fountain - “The Legend of Zelda”
  

  Contemporary 

  Pop/Modern/Classic Ballads

• Can’t Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley

• Still Into You - Paramore

• Beautiful Things - Benson Boone

• Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepson

• Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

• Stand by Me - Ben E. King

• Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan

• Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers

• Marry You - Bruno Mars

• Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon

• Yellow - Coldplay

• The Night We Met - Hozier

• August - Taylor Swift

• Love Story - Taylor Swift

• You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift

• Perfect - Ed Sheeran
  

  Ironic/Satire 

• The Rains of Castamere - “Game of Thrones”

• Light of the Seven - “Game of Thrones”

• Tainted Love - Soft Cell

• Steal My Girl - One Direction

• Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri

• We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift

• I Won’t Say I’m in Love - “Hercules”