Krista Strader
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Highly experienced and dedicated to her art, harpist Krista Strader brings a warmly personal, yet professional touch to each occasion, leaving a lasting impression every time. Orchestra/Theatre/Corporate/Solo/Private Events. Bachelor of Music Degree in Harp Performance. Wide variety of repertoire ~ Classical, Celtic, Broadway, Popular, etc. ask about special requests. Sound samples/reviews at website. Exceptional Accolades ~ Expansive Repertoire ~ Elegant Presentation.
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Instruments
Harp
Music Genres
Celtic
Classical
Pop
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Live Music
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
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Krista Strader
Owner
Highly Experienced Industry Pro! Exceptional Accolades, Expansive Repertoire, Elegant Presentation. I love working with couples to help create their dream wedding music on their special day!
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out of 5.017 reviews
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Krista, a talented harpist, received high praise for her outstanding performance at various weddings. Clients commended her professionalism, easy collaboration, and customization for their special day, creating a beautiful and elegant atmosphere during both the ceremony and cocktail hour. Guests were impressed by her musical talent, with some even likening the experience to a scene from a movie. Reviewers highly recommended Krista for weddings or events in need of a skilled musician, emphasizing her exceptional delivery and ability to capture the essence of their special moments.- Top reviews
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Laura N
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5.0
7/10/2021
Krista played for our wedding last week, and I'm so glad we chose her! She has an extensive list of music she plays. I was really hoping for a specific song to be played while I walked down the aisle, and was surprised to see it was already a song listed on her website that she plays! Her service really added such an elegant touch to the wedding that I loved. Not to mention she is absolutely gorgeous herself! Also important to note that she was extremely timely in her responses and was also very accommodating in the process of rescheduling our wedding from last summer due to COVID. We are so grateful for her and her beautiful music at our wedding, and can't wait to hear it again in our wedding video!
Vendor response 07/15/2021
Thank you so much Laura ~ it was my honor to be able to share my music with you and your g...
uests on your wedding day, I had so much fun ~ and am so glad Covid did not cancel your wedding, we just had to wait a little longer! Wishing you and W many blessings as you move forward together:)
Sarie W
5.0
1/30/2025
Krista was such a joy to have and made my wedding seem very elegant. My guests loved hearing familiar songs and enjoyed the repertoire full of video game songs and theme songs from movies. 10/10 experience.
Vendor response 02/01/2025
Thank you so much Sarie! It was so wonderful to play for your and J's wedding ceremony, I ...
loved the magical theme and the harp fit perfectly into your vibes:) Sending you blessings as you move ahead together ❤️ All my best, Krista
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Josh W
5.0
10/30/2024
If you are looking for a ceremony musician, book Krista and you will thank yourself over and over in the future. Krista was pure excellence.
We found her from a recommendation of our planner, and after looking at the large amount of varied material on her repertoire we booked a package that included both the ceremony and cocktail hour. Krista was extremely easy to work with for selecting our song choices, including a custom request that she learned and played perfectly as my wife walked down the aisle. Every small detail we asked for, she incorporated into the ceremony musicality. She was extremely professional with her arrival time, outfit, and full setup of the harp - which by the way was a wonderful addition to the ceremony aesthetic.
During cocktail hour, she continued to wow guests with her talent - and added a unique elegance to that part of our special day. I would highly suggest booking Krista for your wedding (or other event that may require a talented harpist), she truly delivered.
Jenny H
5.0
8/17/2024
We hired Kristy to provide music for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. She was amazing and so easy to work with - would highly recommend her to anyone looking for live music for their wedding! The next day, we had family come up to us to say they felt they had been transported to a wedding straight out of a movie because of the harp music!
K E
5.0
7/05/2024
Krista was a dream to work with! She was able to translate a really unique song that was special to us to the harp as we walked down the aisle for our SF City Hall wedding. We were so impressed with her abilities and would highly recommend!
Fiona W
5.0
11/20/2023
We were lucky to have Krista perform at our wedding! I had heard amazing things about her even before our engagement, so of course she was one of the first vendors I reached out to once we started the wedding planning process! She was a joy to work with. She was accommodating with our music request and sounded amazing live. We received plenty of compliments from our guests. Thank you, Krista!
Vendor response 11/26/2023
I am so happy to have been able to play for your wedding Fiona! It was such a beautiful da...
y ~ I am so glad you and your guests were able to enjoy my harp music throughout your ceremony and cocktail hour! Blessings to you both:) Krista
Heidi C
5.0
11/15/2023
Krista captured the most beautiful moments of our wedding day. From the planning to the execution, it was flawless. Her musical talent was incredible. She also had a violinist, Joyce, who accompanied her. It as magical!
Vendor response 11/26/2023
Thank you so much, Heidi! It was an absolute pleasure to help create the musical soundtrac...
k to your beautiful wedding day ~ Sending all the best, Krista
Elaine H
5.0
10/31/2021
Krista is a must hire for your wedding! We were referred to Krista by our venue back in 2019 and we are so happy we hired her for our big day! Our wedding was originally scheduled for 10/10/2020 and due to the pandemic, we had to push our reception to 2021. We took a break from planning due to the pandemic and we picked it back up in the beginning of 2021 and she didn’t miss a beat. Krista’s music was beautiful, we received so many compliments for our ceremony music! She was also extremely professional and was always available to answer any questions or concerns. Thank you, Krista, for everything, we really appreciate it!
Vendor response 11/02/2021
Thank you so much, Elaine, for your words of gratitude ~ I am so happy that your wedding w...
as not canceled in spite of the crazy year(s) we have had navigating through the pandemic! It was truly a joy to share my music with you and your guests on your beautiful day. Sending you and M many blessings for 2021/22 and beyond! All my best, Krista
Meagan A
5.0
6/11/2021
If you're looking for that little bit of extra magic for your big day I would definitely suggest you hire this lovely woman right here! She made our big day all the more romantic and magical with her beautiful sound! Booking is quick and easy and picking music is so much fun from her website! Her skills are incredible! I'm pretty sure she could play you just about anything! Literally ANYTHING! No need to look any farther walking down the aisle to Krista playing is something I will not soon forget! A true fairy tale! Thank you girl! It was absolutely beautiful!
Vendor response 06/12/2021
Awww ~ thank you so much for your kind words Meagan! Truly my pleasure to play for your sp...
ecial day, I loved being a part of it. All my best! K
Shaun G
5.0
8/17/2020
Krista was wonderful to work with on our wedding. She followed strict guidelines for the pandemic (social distancing, masks, sanitizing, etc) so we felt very comfortable.
More importantly, her playing is top shelf. Checking out her website gives you an idea of her repertoire, which includes anything from classical to contemporary pop. However, hearing her play the harp live in person is truly beautiful, the website does not do her justice. She played perfectly and elegantly. Krista is professional, easy-to-work with, and cordial.
Vendor response 08/18/2020
So appreciative Shaun, for your kind and complimentary words!
Kimberly M
5.0
12/12/2018
Krista enchanted everyone at our uniquely themed wedding! We had a very specific vision for our theme, and not only does she know how to play the exact songs we were hoping for, she let us tell her exactly which ones to play! Krista even learned a new song for us, which was amazing. She is so talented and provided us with a beautiful, serene ambiance that had everyone praising afterward. There was one song we had to nix during the ceremony to make it run more smoothly, which saddened us a little, but Krista surprised us by playing it as we re-entered the chapel post-recessional for the family photos! Super talented, super easy to communicate with, so nice and professional...what more could you want in a musician? I highly recommend Krista for any occasion!
Gindin M
5.0
9/23/2018
I just want to start by saying that Krista plays the harp like an absolute goddess. All my husband's groomsmen thought she was not only pleasant on the eyes, but also pleasant to listen to. :)
She was incredibly easy to communicate with leading up to the wedding. She also has such a wide range of music. We basically told her we thought we may enjoy some contemporary pieces and left the music playing in her hands.
I met her quickly when she arrived at the venue, and sadly wasn't able to talk much in person because I was getting ready, but had a calm and sweet aura. She played Harvest Moon as I walked down the aisle, a piece I had requested quick last minute. She said no problem! She left partway through our cocktail hour, and it was a smooth transition.
Thank you Krista for being one of the various vendors who made the wedding planning experience stress and fuss free. We truly enjoyed your music and your presence.
Ragini S
5.0
9/22/2018
The memory of the harp and the beautiful sounds of Krista playing, "Colors of the wind" on Harp while I walk down the aisle will forever be one of the best memories of my life. Thank you Krista for being so organized and so pleasant to work with. The crowd loved it and it was so unique and gave a touch of sophistication and romance to my intercultural wedding.
Thank you so much Krista!
Crysta K
5.0
11/10/2017
We had the pleasure of booking Krista to perform during our ceremony and cocktail hour. Krista is extremely talented and her performance wowed our guests. Not only is she a talented performer but behind the scenes she is kind hearted and organized! My fellow brides and grooms know how important both of these qualities are in any vendor.
Elizabeth B
5.0
9/07/2015
Krista Strader's harp created an element of magic at our wedding ceremony and cocktail reception. It has been a dream of mine to have a solo harpist play at my wedding, and her performance went above and beyond my expectations. When I heard her play I felt like I was in a dream! We wanted the beautiful, tranquil sounds of the harp, but playing modern and non-traditional songs for the processional and recessional - Fleetwood Mac and The Beatles. The result was absolutely amazing. Krista was so easy to work with throughout the entire planning process, and she accommodated every request. She was so graceful and talented, and the concert harp is so impressive, it really added something unique to our big day. I can't thank Krista enough for her amazing performance and highly recommend working with her!
Vendor response 09/08/2015
Elizabeth, it was an absolute pleasure to work with you and your family on your wedding da...
y! I wish you and Scott many years of happiness and continued blessings. All my best, Krista
Margo B
5.0
7/17/2013
Krista Strader is a musician who can cover almost every genre of melodic music. My husband and I hired her to play for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and we couldn't be more pleased with the music and atmosphere she created. It was a pleasure and a delight to work with her, and we'd hire her again for any party or celebration we have in the future.
Erica L
5.0
5/10/2010
Krista Strader was great to work with, took all my suggestions and offered suggestions as well - after all she is the expert. She played during the ceremony and during all special moments. She also played during the cocktail hour and was pleasant, professional and very skilled at her craft - very talented!
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