Houston wedding harpist Karen McGarrett, wedding harp, reception, special events, harp lessons. Serving Houston, Spring, Magnolia, Tomball, Cy-Fair, Katy, Conroe Navasota, Hempstead.

Whether the ceremony is traditional or contemporary in nature,
I’ve helped many brides and grooms choose music for their wedding ceremony
that best reflects their unique personality and desires.

A wedding consultation at one of my teaching studios is included in the price
of your ceremony package. At the consultation I will play short excerpts of
popular wedding music for you, and discuss ceremony details, then together we will find
the perfect pieces to suit your unique wedding ceremony. Please see below for some
of the most reqested songs in my repertoire, listen to sound clips (sound clips coming soon...), and for wedding ceremony music suggestions. Wedding consultations usually last thirty minutes to one hour. Please contact me regarding availability and pricing for
wedding ceremonies (see below for basic package prices) and to schedule
an appointment for your free wedding consultation.

The following is included with your ceremony package:
Prelude Music- I perform 20-30 minutes of music while the guests are being seated. This music is typically soft and romantic background music that combines with the location and flowers to set the desired mood for the occasion.

Processional Music- This is music played as the mothers & grandmothers are being seated, and as the members of the wedding party and the bride walk down the isle. Processionals are typically regal marches or quietly majestic pieces performed at an easy walking tempo.

The Ceremony- Special music solos can be requested for moments during the ceremony such as: communion, a time of prayer and meditation, or lighting the unity candle, etc.

Recessional Music- This is performed at the end of the ceremony while the bride & groom and members of the wedding party march back down the isle. One short piece that has a quick tempo with a happy and brilliant tone is usually selected for this portion of the ceremony.

Postlude Music- Immediately following the ceremony, I will play 5-10 minutes of music as your guests retire to the recepion.

Overall, my goal is to help you create the ceremony you want. Always feel free to ask me if you want to include something you don't see here. Also, not every part of the ceremony must be played by the harp. For example, some couples may want their church organist to play the processional and recessional, or perhaps you would like a vocalist you know to sing a solo prior to or during the ceremony. I will gladly accomodate these, and many more possible variations!

Also - don't forget that harp music can add a beautiful touch to your wedding in other places besides the ceremony! Some typical event additions include the following ideas:
Engagement Parties
Bridal Shower
Brides' Maids Luncheon
Rehearsal Dinner
Reception Cocktail Hour
Reception Dinner Music
Out of town guest Brunch

Basic Pricing Packages*:
Ceremony only: $300
Reception only: $250/1st hour, $150/each additional hour
Ceremony & Reception: $300 + $150/hr (extra $100 savings!)
Other wedding activities: $250/1st hour, $150/each additional hour

*This does not include travel fees if you are more than 30 miles away, or any fees for learning music upon special request. Please contact me to confirm your exact total.

Top 10 Popular Ceremony Selections:
Bridal March from "Lohengrin" (Here Comes the Bride), Wagner
Trumpet Tune, Purcell
Trumpet Voluntary, Clarke
Canon in D, Pachelbel
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Bach
O Perfect Love, Barnby
The Lord's Prayer, Mallotte
Wedding March from "A Midsummer Night's Dream", Mendelssohn
Minuet, Mozart
Sheep May Safely Graze, Bach

These are just a very few suggestions, if you don't see what you're looking for here, I have many more songs to choose from. Please also feel free to request something specific, and if I don't have it I'll do my best to find it.