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Bespoke harp music for throughout your ceremony, with packages ranging from pre-ceremony to the wedding breakfast.
Sam MacAdam Harpist Details
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Learn New Songs
PA System
Sound Equipment
Take Requests
Noise Limiter Experience
Type of Performer(s) or Business
Solo Musician
Primary Instrument(s)
Harp
Style of Music
Ceremony Music
Classical
Jazz
Funk / 70s / Disco
Ceilidh Irish / Traditional
Drinks / Cocktails Music
Reception Music
Sam MacAdam Harpist Full Description
Hello!
I really pride myself on fitting the music to your wedding - in terms of atmosphere, timings, and music requests.
Not only am I an accomplished pedal harpist and clarsach player, graduating from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a First Class BMus(Hons), but I'm specialised in weddings. This means, with almost a decade of experience playing at weddings, I'm familiar with every twist and turn a wedding can take, with most venues in Scotland and North of England, and I have an extensive repertoire.
Both of my harps are fitted with pic-ups which means, inside or outside, I am amplified. This is great for allowing the harp to reach ends of country house lawns, or to be heard across excited friends and family.
Along with my packages I'm also happy (and keen!) to offer any advice that you might need on choosing your music, on the type of harp that you might like, or when a harpist might fit into your day.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2011
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?
For me, nothing beats playing for my friends and family, and it was playing for my flatmate Emma's wedding that gave me the 'wedding harpist' bug.
My favourite of these (if I had to rank them!), would be my brother-in-law's small Highland wedding. Playing outside in October in the Highlands might be a bit chilly, but boy, were the views worth it! Congrats again, Mark and Nadine! <3
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Friendly, Elegant, Flexible, Showstopping, Amplified
What about your business are you most proud of?
My repertoire. I've had couples request anything from 90s dance tunes, video game music to Debussy and traditional Scottish sets. There's nothing better than a couple coming up to me and saying that their aisle music was perfect, and exactly what they'd dreamt of.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Relax! Have fun! It's easy to get bogged down in the smaller details, but you're marrying your love, and the day's going to be perfect anyway because you two are there.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
I quite like a wee skype/FaceTime consultation with my couples if they've not met me in person. I'll play them some of their favourite tunes across both of my harps (as I'm aware most people aren't as harp obsessed as I am and might not know the difference) and talk about their thoughts for their ceremony music.
On the day itself, I'm there before the celebrant/humanist/registrar setting up and tuning before your guests are around, and I'm totally self contained/able to move the harp by myself. You don't have to give me a second thought, just enjoy the music.
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