CELEBRATE YOUR LIFETIME EVENT IN HARP HARMONY & OPERA GLAM
Creating A Magical Atmosphere Through Music
Your Fairytale Wedding
Your Vison, My Harp
I believe that your wedding day should be a fairytale, and I'd love to help make your vision a reality. I've had the pleasure of performing for over 200 brides in Southern California, and I know how to create the most magical and elegant atmosphere for your special day.
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From the moment I begin to play, my goal is to transform your wedding ceremony into an experience you will remember for years to come. Imagine walking down the aisle to the graceful sounds of a harp, creating an emotional and memorable moment for you and your guests.
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My services include a personalized experience where we can discuss your vision and music preferences to curate a unique and tailored musical performance. We'll have unlimited email, text, or phone communication to discuss all the details and song selections.
From the moment Valerie began to play, she transformed our wedding ceremony into a scene from a fairytale.
Music Services & Pricing
All of my packages include a personalized experience, customized playlists, PA sound system for up to 120 guests, and liability insurance (COI).
Here are my most popular packages:
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Wedding Ceremony Harp Performance Package (One Hour)*
Transform your ceremony into a fairytale and delight your guests.
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Price: $500 (includes music selection from my repertoire).*
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Package Highlights: Pre-ceremony music (up to 30 minutes), processionals, recessionals, and interludes during key moments like the ring exchange.
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Wedding Ceremony & Cocktail Hour/Reception Package (Two Hours)*
Price: $700 (includes music selection from my repertoire).*
Package Highlights: This package includes one hour of ceremony music and one hour of music for your cocktail hour or reception.
Extras (not included in the packages)
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*Song requests: ​If a song holds a special place in your heart and
is not in my repertoire, I can arrange and perform it at an extra cost.
Starting at $100 per song request.
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Prices do not include travels outside of Santa Barbara​
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Change of venue between ceremony and cocktail hour/reception: $100
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*Any additional hour will be charged $160 or $40 per extra 15 minutes
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Please note that prices are subject to change based on location and specific requirements.​​
Valerie is an incredible Harpist and made our proposal unforgettable!
Valerie was absolutely amazing at our wedding! She played beautifully and even learned a special song for me to walk down the aisle to — it was perfect.
Highly recommend Valerie for your next event. Her music is extraordinary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of music arrangements do you provide?
I offer a variety of arrangements to suit your event:
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Solo Harp
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Harp and Vocals
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Voice with a backing piano or orchestral track
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Other music arrangements are also possible upon request.
Besides weddings, what other events do you play for?
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I provide music for a wide range of private and corporate events, as well as memorials,
funerals, and any kind of celebration where you'd like live music.
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Do you have a list of songs to choose from?
Yes, you can view my full repertoire list by clicking here.
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Do you have amplification for outdoor performances?
Yes, I can provide a PA sound system for up to 120 guests and for outdoor performances,
such as beach weddings. For larger venues or more than 120 guests, I can connect my harp to a sound system.
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes, I carry liability insurance (COI) as part of my commitment to ensuring a worry-free experience for my clients.
What are your requirements for outdoor performances?
I require shade for both myself and my harp. I also need a flat, dry,
and smooth surface (grass is fine) with a 4 x 4 feet space.
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Do you require a deposit?
Yes, I require a 50% deposit to book my services.
Do you provide a contract?
Yes, I do.
Do you learn new songs?
Yes. If you have a special request, I'd be happy to arrange, learn, and perform it for an extra cost.
Click the button below to check if your song is already in my repertoire.
What My Clients Are Saying
Our guests are still talking about how beautiful and magical the music was. I cannot say enough about Valerie's professionalism and artistry.
— Valerie Carmel
I can't imagine the event without Valerie's music
"I was booking with short notice and was worried about everything being perfect. Valerie was incredibly assuring, reliable and arrived on time. And her talent is just WOW! She played more beautifully than I ever could have imagined and added magic to the ambiance. I would choose to work with her again and strongly recommend her. The music took everyone's breath away and made the event even more unforgettable."
— Agnes
Valerie was amazing!
It was such a pleasure to have Valerie play at my wedding. She helped make it such a magical event.
— Michelle Whitfill
She is the best!
"I am incredibly excited to write this review for Valerie. When I first contacted her
I had no idea what to expect, since I literally found her information on the internet. She immediately responded to my email and we connected right away.
She agreed to play for my daughter's wedding and even created a beautiful rendition of a Tchaikovsky piece for the processional. She was wonderful to work with, professional, and exceeded every expectation we had. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful and magical the music was. I cannot say enough about Valerie's professionalism and artistry. I highly recommend Valerie for anyone looking for something special for any occasion."
— Valerie Carmel
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Everyone loved her!
"Working with Valerie was a pleasure! On the day of our wedding, she was on time, made sure to review the game plan for the evening and she handled it from there. Everyone loved her and the harp was the perfect addition to our cocktail hour and ceremony. Now, when people ask for recommendations I always bring Valerie up! If the opportunity ever comes along I will reach out
to her again."
— Gadier Uriarte
Amazing harpist
While planning our wedding, we had decided on a small, intimate event, that would include only our closest family and friends. We had decided to have a harpist provide the ceremony music.
Our wedding planner introduced us to Valerie and Valerie was able to provide the ambiance we were looking for with her music. She played prior to the ceremony, during the ceremony and after. She asked for our song requests and made our wedding ceremony so unique and special! Valerie was pleasant to work with, accommodating and most of all a true professional. If you are looking for a talented harpist for your wedding or any other event, I highly recommend Valerie...again, thank you Valerie for making our special day so special! — Paula Browne
Convenient to work with, personable musician & beautiful music!
"I planned my wedding from out of state, so most of my communications with Valerie were over e-mail. She was very responsive and had good suggestions, which made planning a breeze. I was delighted that everything went as expected — she was at the ceremony venue on time and played a beautiful prelude, ceremony and post-ceremony music. The volume was lovely — soft, but still filled the space (Mural Room at the Santa Barbara Courthouse) with a romantic atmosphere. Truly a treat for our guests — I highly recommend! Great value too"
— Erika
The perfect way to set the tone for our ceremony!
"Valerie was the perfect choice for our wedding ceremony music! Her selection of music made it simple to choose songs, and the ease of her setup was perfect for the venue we chose. Valerie's professionalism from the moment we contacted her made it so easy to trust her which, as a planning bride, is everything!"
— Mary Catherine
"So happy we booked her for our wedding! Valerie was amazing & we highly recommend her for your wedding!"
— Heidi
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"Thank you so very, very much for the beautiful music you played at our daughter's wedding. During the rest of the evening, many of our guests complimented your beautiful playing and have asked me to tell you how much they enjoyed it. Once again many, many thanks for helping make our daughter's wedding so memorable."
— Martha Sophocleus
West Midlands, UK
"Thank you so very much for lending us your precious time and talent to entertain us so beautifully at the Friends of Ranger's House Christmas Party. Your lovely voice, the charming repertoire was the delight of the festivities."
— Eileen Wilson
Friends of Rangers House, London, UK
Thanks so much for making our wedding so special with your beautiful harp & voice.
— Marci & Michael, London, UK
"Thank you for so generously helping with our fundraising and for stealing the show with your "Seguidilla."
— Moyra
Opera Omnibus, Surrey, UK
"Once again it was a pleasure to work with you. Your talent and voice made a great difference to the event's atmosphere and vibe."
— Williams Johnson
London, UK
Beautiful playing!
"Valerie was pleasant from start to finish. She has impeccable manners & I cannot say enough about the beauty of her playing! She played for our wedding & it was lovely. I would not hesitate to recommend her!
Thanks again, Valerie!"
— Cresta Bennett
A Magnificent, Elegant and Warm Musician.
"Hiring Valerie to play at our wedding ceremony was one of the best decisions we made on our wedding day. She is a wonderful harpist and her music is elegant and magical. We had an outside ceremony and Valerie was at the front of our venue playing under a tree surrounded by white flower petals. She immediately drew everyone into her performance and our guests truly enjoyed listening to her. I could hear applause as I waited behind the scenes for our ceremony to begin. Her list of song choices is a perfect mix of classical, traditional and contemporary. She played the traditional songs we had chosen until after the ceremony when we walked back down the aisle to Bruno Mars, Marry You. So fun! Valerie is easy to work with and after our ceremony, she gave us both a big hug, she felt like a member of our family. She was the perfect choice for our Wedding Day!"
— Robin B.
Valerie was wonderful to work with
"We booked her for my daughter's NYE wedding at the Santa Barbara courthouse. Besides songs on her repertoire, she played songs we chose that were not on her list such as "Stairway to Heaven", a Led Zepplin song that sounded absolutely wonderful the way she played it on her harp! My daughter's wedding ceremony was truly unforgettable in part because of Valerie's beautiful music. You cannot go wrong booking her for your special day!" — Gabriele
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THE PERFECT TOUCH!
After doing my research and emailing a few other harpists, Valerie was the most professional and sweet. I hired Valerie for my intimate wedding on September 8th and it was the best decision I made. She played at my wedding dinner for an hour and did an amazing job :). I requested some songs and she played them all beautifully, I can’t thank her enough!! I really recommend her for any special events. — Liz
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