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Roy Harran is Atlanta's premier Acoustic and Electric wedding cellist known for creating elegant, deeply personal musical experiences. With a master’s degree in cello performance from the Eastman School of Music and professional experience performing with ensembles including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Roy brings exceptional musicianship and polish to every celebration.

Specializing in refined solo cello—with the option of violin or piano accompaniment—Roy thoughtfully crafts each musical moment to enhance the atmosphere and reflect a couple’s unique style. His repertoire spans timeless classical works and beautifully arranged contemporary selections, all carefully chosen to complement the tone, venue, and flow of the ceremony.

In addition to traditional acoustic cello, Roy offers an electric cello experience for couples seeking a more contemporary aesthetic. With its sleek visual presence and warm, cinematic sound, the electric cello is ideal for modern ceremonies, cocktail hours, and stylish receptions. This option blends classical artistry with modern versatility, allowing Roy to present elevated arrangements of contemporary music while maintaining the elegance and intimacy that define his work.

Roy’s wedding services include:

  • Prelude and seating music
  • Ceremony music, including processional and recessional
  • Cocktail hour performances
  • Electric cello option
  • Reception music
  • Learning new songs or personal favorites
  • Custom arrangements
  • Transition pieces to guide the flow of the day

He works closely with couples, planners, and officiants to ensure every detail is seamless, from prelude through the final notes. Roy provides a stress-free planning experience and performances that bring warmth, artistry, and lasting impact—creating moments that linger long after the wedding day.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Piano
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Roy Harran Cellist

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Reviewers rave about a cellist whose beautiful, emotional playing elevated ceremonies and cocktail hours. Professional, responsive, and flexible, the musician offers a huge repertoire of classical and contemporary songs, learns requests, and even travels or stays late. Guests and planners praised the atmosphere and timing, with only a rare coordination hiccup.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers rave about a cellist whose beautiful, emotional playing elevated ceremonies and cocktail hours. Professional, responsive, and flexible, the musician offers a huge repertoire of classical and contemporary songs, learns requests, and even travels or stays late. Guests and planners praised the atmosphere and timing, with only a rare coordination hiccup.

Emily
Emily Sent on 10/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Roy was exceptional!

We really wanted to add live music to our wedding day, and Roy was perfect! His list of options was so extensive, and he was so professional! He is incredibly talented, and we are so blessed to have had him for our wedding!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 09/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

We hired Roy for our wedding on September 5, 2026, and could not have been happier with him! Before the wedding, Roy sent us a full song list with tons of options, which made choosing our music so easy. He sounded absolutely amazing and was exactly what we were looking for. Throughout the entire night, we had so many guests rave about Roy and how great he was. He truly helped make the night so special and kept the energy going all evening. On top of being incredibly talented, Roy was extremely easy to work with, responsive, and just an all-around great person.

We would absolutely recommend Roy to anyone looking for someone to make their event unforgettable!!
Katrina
Katrina Sent on 08/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Celebration was perfect!

I cannot express how wonderful Roy was from the beginning of the wedding planning to the last song he played at our reception. He is extremely flexible, has an amazing repertoire of music from classics to modern. Roy provided great insight regarding which songs to put an emphasis on and where. Yet, allowed me to create a playlist that was personal to James and me. Roy is an accomplished cellist and he truly delivered on the variety we requested, making the celebration come alive with only one instrument playing the music. We incorporated Bach, Lord of the Rings, Sting, and more.
Caitlyn
Caitlyn Sent on 08/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing cellist - so accommodating!

Roy was fantastic to work with for our wedding. He integrated seamlessly into the day, played some of our favorite songs (including Game of Thrones themes), and was flexible enough to learn traditional religious music for our ceremony. Communication leading up to the wedding was excellent and efficient. We would absolutely hire Roy again and highly recommend him!
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Olivia Sent on 12/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

Roy played the cello beautifully at our recent wedding. We received several compliments from our family and friends about the music during our ceremony and cocktail hour. I highly recommend Roy.
Avery
Avery Sent on 12/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Cellist for Any Wedding or Event

I’ve had the honor of working with Roy Harran for several weddings as a planner, and every experience has been wonderful. Roy is incredibly talented, timely, and friendly - truly a joy to work with. His music adds such a beautiful and special touch to any event. I highly recommend Roy to anyone looking to elevate their celebration with unforgettable live music.
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Mark Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 perfect!

About a month before our wedding, we decided that we wanted to have some sort of live music for our ceremony. We were very lucky to find Roy and even luckier that he was available! From our first call, it was apparent that Roy was a consummate professional. He was very helpful in guiding us toward song choices that fit our tastes and his repertoire is very impressive. Roy’s repertoire includes both classical pieces as well as more contemporary songs, so we had a lot of options to choose from. Roy made the entire process simple for us, which was very much appreciated given our last minute change. Once we had decided on music, the rest of the process was a breeze. The prelude and ceremony music was gorgeous and provided a lovely atmosphere as our guests were getting seated and our wedding party was walking down the aisle. All our guests complimented the beautiful cello that perfected the vibe of our garden ceremony. If given the choice to do it all over again, we would absolutely choose Roy. He was professional, responsive, and an all around joy to work with. On top of everything else, he fit well within our budget. 10/10. Roy is the best!
Lynne
Lynne Sent on 11/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best cello music!!

We hired Roy Harran to play at our daughter's wedding at a vineyard in Georgia. He was not only responsive and willing to travel to the venue in N GA but stayed longer to play when things ran behind a bit. He played the most beautiful music before and after the ceremony but also played a mix of contemporary and traditional music during the cocktail hour. He has a huge repertoire of music to select. This was one of the best decisions we made for her wedding. Everyone loved the music. He is one of the best cellists and you won't be sorry if you hire him. He really made the wedding special!! Thank you Roy!
Isabelle
Isabelle Sent on 11/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Roy is the absolute BEST!

Roy was absolutely amazing to work with and truly elevated our wedding ceremony. From the start, he was incredibly responsive, helpful and professional, making the whole process easy and stress-free. His playing was beautiful and emotional - exactly what we were hoping for - and we had multiple guests come up to us afterward to say how talented he was and how having a cellist added such a special touch to the day. We couldn’t be happier with his service and would highly recommend Roy to any couple looking to make their ceremony feel extra meaningful and memorable.
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Mariah Sent on 11/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you for an amazing night!

Amazing cellist & violinist duo! Beautiful music, professional, and even played my request perfectly. Highly recommend! Thank you so much.
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