Harpist Krista Strader

San Francisco Bay Area Harpist

5.0

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Krista performed for our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception - and she was AMAZING! She has such a vast repertoire of songs, no matter what you're looking for, she can probably play it. Our wedding included some classical pieces, some popular music, and even movie soundtracks. Walking down the aisle to Married Life from Up is something I will never forget! Having a harpist at a wedding truly elevates the experience, and you truly cannot choose a better harpist than Krista. I was worried at first that some of the movie songs (like Jurrasic Park) would seem out of place at a wedding, but Krista has a remarkable ability to match the melody with the elegance of the event. Krista is also extremely friendly and sweet. I did not get a chance to meet her until the day of our wedding, but as soon as I did, I knew we were in good hands. If you are looking for a harpist for your wedding with a vast repertoire, incredible skill, and superior professionalism, look no further! I cannot recommend her highly enough!

Sam W.

5.0

We LOVED having Krista at our wedding ceremony. Her performance created such an incredible atmosphere, and so many of our guests commented on how much it elevated the entire ceremony. She was also incredibly easy to work with during the planning. It made the experience feel seamless and stress-free. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to have her be part of our day.

Taylor K.

5.0

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Harpist Krista Strader is highly experienced in special events of all types. She has performed for international royalty and heads of state, Hollywood celebrities, government dignitaries Arnold Schwarzenegger and Colin Powell. In 2017, Krista was invited to perform for the VIP opening reception of Museum Barberini located in Potsdam, Germany, with special guest and former German Chancellor Angela Merkel. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance and works in orchestral, choral, musical theatre, and solo settings. She is available for private galas, corporate functions, and wedding celebrations. With over 30 years of experience in the special events industry, Krista has become one of the most sought after professional harpists in the San Francisco Bay Area, offering outstanding customer service while maintaining a wide variety of ever-expanding repertoire. You can follow Krista for live updates on Instagram! @kristastraderharpist

Woman-owned Business

30+ years in business

Speaks English

Just me

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Instruments

Harp

Music Genres

Celtic

Classical

Pop

Music Services

Live Music

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Rehearsal Dinner

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Krista Strader

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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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The harpist delivered stunning, professional performances for ceremony and cocktail hour with a vast repertoire—from classical to pop, movies, and video-game themes—and handled custom requests flawlessly. Guests felt the music elevated the wedding's elegance and atmosphere. Reviewers praised her responsiveness, ease to work with, and seamless execution.

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Laura N

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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 wa...

lked 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!

Response from Harpist Krista Strader on 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:)

Sam W

7/22/2026

Krista performed for our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception - and she was AMAZING! She has such a vast repertoire of songs, no matter what you're looking for, she can ...

probably play it. Our wedding included some classical pieces, some popular music, and even movie soundtracks. Walking down the aisle to Married Life from Up is something I will never forget! Having a harpist at a wedding truly elevates the experience, and you truly cannot choose a better harpist than Krista. I was worried at first that some of the movie songs (like Jurrasic Park) would seem out of place at a wedding, but Krista has a remarkable ability to match the melody with the elegance of the event. Krista is also extremely friendly and sweet. I did not get a chance to meet her until the day of our wedding, but as soon as I did, I knew we were in good hands. If you are looking for a harpist for your wedding with a vast repertoire, incredible skill, and superior professionalism, look no further! I cannot recommend her highly enough!

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Taylor K

3/22/2026

We LOVED having Krista at our wedding ceremony. Her performance created such an incredible atmosphere, and so many of our guests commented on how much it elevated the entire ceremo...

ny. She was also incredibly easy to work with during the planning. It made the experience feel seamless and stress-free. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to have her be part of our day.

Jonathan W

11/18/2025

Krista was our harpist for our San Francisco City Hall wedding. She is on the approved list of vendors and we were so ecstatic that she was available for our time and date. She c...

hecked in with us on what kind of music we wanted her to play for the ceremony and she even learned to play the animal crossing theme song as part of the process! We were so thrilled with her harp playing and would highly recommend her to anyone that wants a harpist for their wedding or event!

Adriana H

9/30/2025

We booked Krista to be our musician for our outdoor wedding ceremony. Krista has an amazing repertoire, there are lots of songs to choose from, and a huge variety from classical to...

pop. She is extremely talented and very professional. She made our wedding so magical, all of our guests were blown away. Her service is very much at a fair price for the professionalism and talent she provides. I would 1000% recommend her for your event.

Sarie W

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.

Response from Harpist Krista Strader on 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

Josh W

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.

Jennifer H

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

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

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!

Response from Harpist Krista Strader on 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

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, Joy...

ce, who accompanied her. It as magical!

Response from Harpist Krista Strader on 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 C

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!

Response from Harpist Krista Strader on 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

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 a...

nd 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!

Response from Harpist Krista Strader on 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

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 imp...

ortantly, 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.

Response from Harpist Krista Strader on 08/18/2020

So appreciative Shaun, for your kind and complimentary words!

Kimberly M

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, sh...

e 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

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 l...

isten 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

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. Tha...

nk 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

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 talente...

d 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

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 per...

formance 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!

Response from Harpist Krista Strader on 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

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 m...

ore 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

5/10/2010

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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