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Angelic Harp, Bay Area Luxary Wedding Harpist

Kristal Schwartz of Angelic Harp is a leading Bay Area harpist, trusted for refined, emotionally resonant music at weddings and life celebrations throughout Northern California.

A native of the Santa Clara Valley, Kristal has over 25 years of professional harp performance experience, serving couples, families, and planners across the South Bay, Peninsula, and greater Bay Area. She is known for her polished artistry, calm presence, and exceptional attention to detail.

Kristal performs for:

  • Wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours

  • Luxury private events and receptions

  • Corporate gatherings and branded experiences

  • Memorials, celebrations of life, and intimate milestones

Clients consistently value her ability to translate their vision into music, curating repertoire that reflects their personality, culture, and emotional tone. Whether the atmosphere is romantic, modern, sacred, or celebratory, Kristal designs a program that enhances the moment without overpowering it.

Music That Supports Life’s Most Meaningful Moments

Kristal approaches weddings and life events with a clear philosophy:
Music should ease stress, elevate the atmosphere, and allow people to be fully present.

“Life events, even joyful ones, often come with pressure,” Kristal shares. “My role is to anticipate those moments and provide music that grounds the space, softens tension, and allows the celebration to unfold naturally.”

To achieve this, she spends time getting to know each client, discussing:

  • The mood and message they want to communicate

  • Cultural or personal significance

  • Venue acoustics and timing

  • Guest experience and flow

The result is a seamless musical presence that feels intentional, effortless, and memorable.

Why Couples Choose Angelic Harp

  • Extensive experience with weddings of all styles and sizes

  • Thoughtful guidance on selecting the perfect music

  • Harp music that stands beautifully on its own, without amplification

  • A cost-effective yet luxurious alternative to larger ensembles

  • Professional, reliable, and calm under pressure

From traditional ceremonies to themed and modern weddings, Kristal provides music that people notice, remember, and talk about, without ever distracting from the moment itself.

Serving the South Bay and Northern California
Consider Angelic Harp for your wedding or special event and add a distinctive sparkle your guests will feel the moment they arrive.

Contact Kristal to begin planning your music.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Flute
Guitar
Harp

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music

Reviews of Angelic Harp

Leah
Leah Sent on 10/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Just Book Her!

I booked Kristal to perform at my outdoor wedding ceremony at the Pulgas Water Temple in Redwood City, CA and she made the event absolutely MAGICAL. She's a delight to work with too. She came on time and played all the requested songs! I hand picked several pop songs to play and she did AMAZING. I can't recommend her enough!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 06/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Personal and Professional

My fiancé and I wanted to add a classic touch with a harp, however we asked for some rather non-traditional song titles (think David Bowie, Beatles...) and Kristal was more than happy to allow us to choose our playlist and learn a few songs new to her!

The way in which Kristal both personally and professionally handled this responsibility definitely made the music aspect of our wedding stress free, personalized, and memorable. Highly recommend.
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Katie Sent on 06/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Kristal was amazing! We worked with her to pick out the perfect music for our wedding. She met with us a few times on zoom and helped craft the perfect event. She’s flexible, responsive and such a kind person! I’m recommending her to all our friends!
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Tiffany Sent on 10/27/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Wow! What a great person to hire for your wedding! Kristal Schwartz Barlaan is an amazing harpist and her playing makes your wedding atmosphere come alive with beauty. I highly recommend her.
Klove
Kristal Sent on 04/01/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Harp is the perfect touch to any wedding! I found her very easy to work with and she was always around to answer my questions. She had a wide variety of music and was always flexible to add whatever we wanted. We even had he play a piece from a video game!. She is so professional and easy to get a hold of! I hope she will play for my sisters upcoming wedding.
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Nicole Sent on 10/15/2009
5 out of 5 rating
I am SO happy that we hired Angelic Harp for our wedding day...she provided a beautiful sound to our special day. She is thoughtful, professional, very easy to work with, great communication and very cost effective. We even had her play background music during our cocktail hour!!! We highly recommend Angelic Harp for anyone looking to add "that something special" to their big day!!!
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User1922198 Sent on 11/14/2014
4.8 out of 5 rating
What a blessing to have Kristal as our harpist. Her music was touching and beautiful!
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Michele Sent on 12/10/2008
4.4 out of 5 rating
Kristal came highly recommended by a friend of mine who knows her from the music industry. Kristal was very knowledgable and helpful. Her pricing was very competitive and she provided a beautiful service. My fiance was skeptical about having a harpist play at our wedding, but he was pleasantly surprised and told me Kristal's performance was wonderful. I highly recommend her!
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Julianna Sent on 01/25/2010
3.6 out of 5 rating
We knew we wanted a harp for our ceremony and Kristal was a very affordable option for us. We also ended up having her play during our cocktail reception. She had a ton of music to choose from, was somewhat helpful in finding music we were looking for, and offered to learn some pieces that she didn't have. Her performance was beautiful!

That being said... communication isn't her strong point. It was at times hard to get feedback and a direct response from her. This was quite frustrating!

Overall, she was worth the stress...she was affordable and added a wonderful touch to our ceremony.
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Awards

9

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Deanna Graham Photography Deanna Graham Photography Wedding Photographers

Angelic Harp not only brings the sweetest music to the day , but personally carries with her confidence and style!! You will love having her be apart of your event :-)

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