Houston Wedding Harpist
Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding! Dr. Abigail Sliva is a wedding harpist in Houston who works with you to create a custom design performance that is tailored to suit you. Her refined sound and unique musical sense ensue an elegant and romantic atmosphere. She collaborates with professional wedding musicians in Houston to give her clients the option of harp solo or harp and string ensemble. Having recieved a doctorate degree in Harp Performance Abigail's refined skills and vast experience will be sure to help you create a beautiful and memorable event.
Abigail is dedicated to helping you select music that encompasses your unique style. Her repertoire list is includes classical, current hits, old classics, movie music, musicals and more and is continuously changing as new songs are added. While Abigail has a vast selection of music, she does take musical request that are not part of her current repertoire in order to tailor her performance to reflect your taste. Please feel free to contact Abigail for a wedding music selection consultation.
Parts of the ceremony that are typically accompanied by music.
Prelude: This is the music your guests will enjoy as they arrive and wait for the ceremony to begin. Prelude is typically around 15-30 minutes.
Seating of the Family: This music will accompany close family members who you wish to have a special entrance. Typically, this includes parents and grandparents. If you have only a few family members who you wish to be specially recognized or a small bridal party, you may want to combine Seating of the Family with the Bridal Party Processional to create a smoother transition.
Bridal Party Processional: This music will accompany members of your bridal party as they enter. The bridal party typically includes the officiant, groom, groomsmen, bridesmaids, flower girl and ringbearer.
Bridal Processional: The moment everyone has been waiting for! This is when the bride enters either accompanied by her father or alone. All eyes are on her!
Special Selection: Sometimes ceremonies include special moments such as a unity candle ceremony, sand ceremony or communion that can be accompanied by music. Keep in mind that if there is going to be talking throughout the entire ceremony music may not be needed.
Full Catholic Masses: If the wedding involves a full Catholic Mass (not the shorter 30min ceremony) music is used to accompany the preparation of the gifts, communion, and the presentation to the blessed mother. Other parts of the mass are typically sung by the priest acapella. Keep in mind that many Catholic churches have restrictions as to what type of music is allowed. You may wish to speak with your specific church to see what their rules are before choosing your song selections.
Recessional: The bride and groom have tied the knot! The bride and groom lead the way back down the isle followed by the bridal party and specially recognized family members.
Postlude: This music will be played while your guest leave and includes 5-10 minutes of upbeat songs that match the joyous mood of the occasion.
FAQ
How do I inquire about your services or book you for an event?
Simply contact us with the name, time, and location of your event and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Is the harp loud enough?
The modern harp has a broad volume range that is suitable for most venues. If you have an unusually large venue, an amplifier can be used to increase the volume of the harp when requested in advance.
Do you do outdoor events?
Yes, weather permitting, we do perform outdoor events. We do not, however, perform outdoor events in July-August as the high temperatures can damage the instruments.
How much do you charge?
A full list of our pricing can be found on our pricing page.
Do you take special requests?
Yes, we do take special requests. Depending on the piece you request, there may be an additional cost for purchasing and transcribing new music. This is typically $3-$5/piece.
Can you help me with my song selections?
Yes, we would be happy to help you with your song selections in any way that we can.
Do you attend the rehearsal dinner?
This is typically not needed so we do not usually attend the rehearsal dinner. If you would like us to attend the rehearsal dinner, we can do so for an additional fee.
Do you require a security deposit?
Yes, the security deposit is typically $150.
How do I pay you?
You can pay with cash, checks made out to Abigail Sliva LLC, or through the free app Venmo. The deposit is due on the stated date in your contract and the remainder of the fee is due the day of the event.