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Laura Byrne Harpist

$575 Most Popular Price
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About

On WeddingWire since 2015

Harpist Laura Byrne is a superb musician; her harp music evokes sounds of gentle beauty and elegance. Her extensive repertoire sets the mood with a variety of classical and popular favorites for your special day. A seasoned professional harpist, Laura Byrne has performed in professional orchestras, concerts, private events and at weddings for over 30 years. Laura studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music with a master harpist and has been the faculty harpist at Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill since 2005. She has performed around the country for decades with numerous high level professional orchestras and as the principal harpist for operas and ballets and other freelance music groups. She has also performed for well known entertainers including the Johnny Mathis, Bernadette Peters, the 3 Irish Tenors, and the Moody Blues and in special performances at DPAC, Progress Energy Center, Carolina Theatre and Duke Chapel. A popular performer, Laura Byrne is a highly regarded harpist, apppreciated for her professionalism, charming personality and sensitive, soulful playing.

Services Offered
Laura Byrne is musically versatile in a variety of genres and shines with musical elegance as the background for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. She offers harp solos, flute and harp duos, violin and harp duos, and harp, flute, and cello trios along with other instrumental combinations. In addition to instrumentals, she can recommend vocalists for your joyous occasion. Laura provides a sound/PA system, and is also willing to learn new music to the delight of her wedding couples.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$400

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$575

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

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

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Flute
Harp
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System
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    Curt K. Married on 03/18/2023
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    Excellent experience

    Laura was great! She was easy to work with and very responsive. We knew immediately after our consultation call with her that we had chosen the right musician. Her pre-ceremony music really set the mood for our wedding. Her processional and recessional music was exactly what we had hoped, and cocktail hour was lovely. All of our guests were impressed with Laura's music. We definitely recommend her!

    Laura Byrne Harpist's reply:

    Dear Curt and Katherine,
    Thank you so much for your 5-star review, it was my pleasure to play for you! It was easy to set the right mood because you knew what you wanted and made such great music choices for your ceremony and cocktail hour. Thank you again and best wishes to you both!
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    Lindsay S. Married on 11/11/2022
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    The harp was amazing!

    Laura was absolutely amazing to work with. She took the time to really understand our vision for the music and even took the time to learn the songs that were special to us for the bride entrance and recessional. Our guests absolutely loved the harp music and Laura is just so talented. It added such a special and unique touch to our ceremony and cocktail hour... I can't recommend Laura enough! :)
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    Samantha C. Married on 10/01/2022
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    Wonderful!

    Ms. Byrne was absolutely wonderful. She was able to help us by making great recommendations for song choices and played beautifully! She helped make our wedding day so special! Thank you!

    Laura Byrne Harpist's reply:

    Thank you Samantha, it was a pleasure to play for you and Parker at the Angus Barn. My flute and harp duo was the perfect accompaniment for your ceremony and your entrance to the "The Swan" as your processional, was dramatic and unforgettable! Best wishes and congratulations to you and Parker, your wedding was indeed very special and romantic!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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Newly engaged couples who book their wedding date for 2020 will receive $20 off their booking fee! Contact Laura now to reserve your date and receive your gift! Promotion ends 2/20/2020!

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Chad Biggs Event Planning & Design Chad Biggs Event Planning & Design Wedding Planners

I am a professional wedding planner in Raleigh and my team works with so many lovely musicians throughout the year as we assist couples in selected the style of music for their wedding day. One of the most consistent, professional and elegant persons I know is Laura Byrne! She is simply a joy to work with and wants nothing less than perfection on this special day. When selecting your vendors for your wedding day, remember that a professional and reliable vendor is direct impact to your stress free day. Chad Biggs Event Planning & Design

Raleigh Wedding Minister Raleigh Wedding Minister Wedding Officiants

Laura and I have been doing weddings together for many years. She is wonderful and so very talented. Her music is heavenly. She also has other musicians she can arrange to play with her--like flute and violin. I love hearing the wedding music Laura provides so expertly. I know I can always count on her professionalism and dedication. I highly recommend Laura!

Rev. Barbara Lodge Rev. Barbara Lodge Wedding Officiants

Laura Byrne is an AMAZING harpist. She connects with the music like no other harpist I have ever heard. She plays from the heart so the music fits the ceremony with the finesse of a true professional. It is hard to explain the difference between Laura’s playing compared to other harpists, but it is something one can actually hear and feel. Hands down, she is my favorite harpist in our area - and she is a very kind and caring person, besides. Highly recommended!

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