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  • 2026
  • 2016

Harpist Brian Noel

Learn New Songs
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Reception Music
Madison
Daria
Bettina
Kylie
Camille

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this vendor

Harpist Brian Noel provides unforgettable musical accompaniment for weddings, events, and other celebrations. Based in Costa Mesa, California, and willing to travel across Southern California, Brian and his colleague musicians are pleased to help couples add elegance to their special day. Brian has many years of experience as a professional musician and performs regularly with local symphonies, choruses, and ballet companies. He holds an MA in music from Columbia University and a music performance BM from CSU Long Beach is the former principal harp with the West Point (USMA) Band and currently serves as principal harp with the Whittier Regional Symphony. Each musician who works with Brian has, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in music.

Services Offered

Harpist Brian Noel offers a variety of wedding music packages, including the rate for ceremony only, ceremony and cocktails, and ceremony cocktails and reception. Each booking begins with a consultation, during which the couple and the performer can get to know each other and discuss expectations, needs, and preferences for the performance. Solo harps and ensembles with up to five performers are available. Repertoire includes standard wedding and classical music to pop, movie, Disney, Irish, and sacred music.

Adding a harp to an event makes it beautiful and memorable. Feel free to contact Brian and Noel Music Enterprises for any questions you may have.

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Experience

  • 41 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Orchestra
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Flute
Harp
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals

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Highly recommended harp and strings duo that provided elegant, magical music and professional service. They were responsive, helpful with song selection, flexible with timing, and arrived polished and punctual. Guests continually praised the beautiful, emotional performance.

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Highly recommended harp and strings duo that provided elegant, magical music and professional service. They were responsive, helpful with song selection, flexible with timing, and arrived polished and punctual. Guests continually praised the beautiful, emotional performance.

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Tina Sent on 06/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Guests could not stop offering compliments on the music!

We hired Brian and Mary (harpist + flutist) and could not be happier! We had 50 guests for our wedding, and everyone of all different ages could not stop complimenting the music! Brian was extremely responsive every step of the way and cared very deeply that he got everything right. We initially were planning on just hiring Brian (harp only); however, we are so glad we went with the duo instead as the flute added a new dimension to the sound! Guests complimented the perfect volume, the music selection (friends loved the Disney medley) and how unique this choice of entertainment was! We personally loved the classical, timeless sound of the music and beautiful optics of the harp! Thank you Brian for doing a spectacular job!
Madison
Madison Sent on 05/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, easy to work with

Brian and his team have been nothing but amazing to work with. Not only were his prices reasonable, but he was easy to work with and very professional. Brian was very helpful in decision-making for song choices and was extremely responsive to emails. At the wedding, he and his violinist showed up in formal wear and looked and sounded very professional. We got compliments all night about Brian and how beautiful the music was. I would recommend Brian Noel a million times over for your live music needs.
Daria
Daria Sent on 03/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Harp and violin together is one of the most beautiful things in the world!

We were so happy to work with Brian Noel and have him perform at our wedding. Communication was excellent from start to finish. He offered thoughtful guidance, and together we created a beautiful, personalized playlist. He made the entire experience feel truly magical!!!
Bettina
Bettina Sent on 02/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Made our wedding magical!

My, now husband, and I got Brian to play solo harp for us at our wedding. It was exactly what we wanted! It sounded so beautiful and whimsical.
Brian was also always very easy and quick to communicate with.
He has an extensive repertoire and plays beautifully!
Kylie
Kylie Sent on 11/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A pleasure to have part of our day!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Brian for our wedding day, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, he was kind, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. We truly appreciated all of his thoughtful recommendations—he helped guide us through the music selection process with ease and made everything feel stress-free.

On the day of the wedding, his performance was absolutely beautiful and added the perfect touch of elegance to our ceremony. Our guests are still talking about how stunning the music was.

We’re so grateful to have had him be part of our special day. Highly recommend! 💕🎶
Camille
Camille Sent on 11/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brian’s Harp Created Atmosphere

Brian was very friendly and accommodating, not only during the planning process but on the day of the event as well. He created a lovely atmosphere while our guests found their seats for our ceremony and also played our processional/recessional music. It made a special memory even more beautiful. Thank you, Brian.
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Therese Sent on 10/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Harris Wedding at The French Estate

The harp and violin musicians from Harpist Brian Noel were truly incredible and brought such a magical touch to our wedding day. From the moment guests arrived to the ceremony their music created the perfect atmosphere - elegant, emotional, and unforgettable.
Their talent and professionalism were unmatched. Every piece was played beautifully and with so much heart.
The combination of harp and violin added a romantic and timeless feel that so many of our guests are still talking about.
They were also wonderful to work with - communicative, punctual, and flexible with song choices. We couldn't be happier with the experience.
If you're looking to elevate your wedding with live music that truly moves people, we highly recommend this amazing harp and violin duo!
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Anne-Marie Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream come true!

Brian made our wedding night magical. We were so excited to work with him because his communication was super helpful throughout our entire planning process. My husband and I knew it would be a nice night but Brian’s talent brought an ambiance that turned our lovely vision turn into an absolute fairytale. We already decided any future events we have we’d love to have Brian if he’s available. We continue hearing how magical he made the evening for our guests as well. Thank you, Brian!!!
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Cait Sent on 08/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Musician and Rare Find

Brian was an incredibly rare find. From the very beginning of my search for a musician, Brian responded quickly, gave me an excellent quote, and helped me find another musician and handled the coordination for a duet. Brian is a great communicator and worked closely with us to find the perfect music selection for the event and even coordinated with us on what attire we wanted him to wear. He and his partner, Norm were excellent at our event - all of our guests said that their performance was the highlight of the night and I wholeheartedly agree. Both Brian and Norm were very professional. We appreciated that they were gracious enough to be flexible with their timing when our dinner went slightly longer than expected. Overall, we can’t say enough good things about our experience with both Brian and Norm. We would absolutely book both of them again and would recommend them to all of our family and friends.
Francesca
Francesca Sent on 08/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Every event needs a harpist!

Having Brian play at my bridal shower was absolutely magical. His harp music created such a warm and elegant atmosphere that made the day feel even more special. Brian is not only incredibly talented but also professional, kind, and a joy to work with. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he truly made the celebration unforgettable!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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