Merinda Starnes - Utah Harpist

Utah Harpist for Weddings & Events

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5.0

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Merinda was so kind and played so beautifully for our ceremony! She was such a great addition to our day and really helped set the tone/ambiance for the night. We received so many compliments about our harpist at the wedding and we want to pass that along! I would absolutely recommend Merinda to anyone.

Natalie H.

5.0

Merinda was absolutely amazing! I was so glad we had her playing at our wedding ceremony. She was effortlessly and added such a beautiful touch to the atmosphere. It truly was exactly what I was looking for! Could not imagine it any other way thanks to her! 🤍

Kenna E.

5.0

Merinda Starnes

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A personalized and romantic wedding music experience awaits with Merinda Starnes - Utah Harpist, a wedding harpist based in Salt Lake City, UT. This talented performer has been playing her beloved instrument for over 15 years, performing as a soloist and as part of countless orchestras and ensembles. Her passion lies in curating musical experiences that influence the atmosphere of an event, from the emotions people feel to the energy in the room. Merinda's harp career began at just nine years old, and has offered her many educational, performance, and travel opportunities over the years. Her favorite aspect of being a harpist is her ability to bring people together through her music, and she watches that happen every time she plays at a wedding or other special occasion. Merinda understands that every love story is unique, so she is always thrilled to customize her setlist to include songs that were part of a couple's journey to marriage. Merinda Starnes - Utah Harpist offers several wedding packages, allowing clients to choose how and when they would like to hear the harp on their big day. From pre-ceremony instrumentals to lively reception performances, Merinda can do it all. She is always willing to collaborate with other musicians to achieve a couple's desired sound, putting together a one-of-a-kind string ensemble for their big day.

Woman-owned Business

10+ years in business

Speaks English

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Instruments

Harp

Music Genres

Classical

Dance

Folk

Pop

R&B

Music Services

Live Music

Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Rehearsal Dinner

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Merinda Starnes

Owner

I started the harp at the age of 6 and played in my first wedding at the age of 13! With over a decade of experience, I love the opportunity to make any wedding or event memorable! I graduated with my degree in harp performance from the University of Utah and have played over 100 weddings and events. I can't wait to meet you and be a part of your special day!

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Merinda is a talented, professional harpist whose ethereal playing set the perfect tone for ceremonies. Reviewers praised her responsiveness, flexibility (including learning special songs), punctuality, fair pricing, and ability to perform in remote or bad-weather conditions. Many guests complimented the music and highly recommend booking her.

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Sierra K

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6/02/2025

Merinda is AMAZING. I contacted almost 10 different harpists between Utah and Salt Lake county and she was consistently the best and quickest with communicating. Her prices are exc...

eptional, especially considering how well she plays. I was flooded with compliments about the music selection during the ceremony and ceremony dinner because of how well Merinda performed. I can't say enough positive things about her. I am so so glad she was part of my wedding day because she made the atmosphere perfect. :)

Natalie H

7/13/2026

Merinda was so kind and played so beautifully for our ceremony! She was such a great addition to our day and really helped set the tone/ambiance for the night. We received so many ...

compliments about our harpist at the wedding and we want to pass that along! I would absolutely recommend Merinda to anyone.

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Kenna E

7/11/2026

Merinda was absolutely amazing! I was so glad we had her playing at our wedding ceremony. She was effortlessly and added such a beautiful touch to the atmosphere. It truly was exac...

tly what I was looking for! Could not imagine it any other way thanks to her! 🤍

Allie C

9/27/2025

Merinda was absolutely amazing on my wedding day. She is so talented. She learned a song that I really wanted to walk down the aisle to, and it was everything I could have hoped fo...

r. If she is available for your wedding day you 1000% need to book with her!

Gabrielle G

6/05/2025

Merinda is such an incredible talent! I recently hired her for to play ceremony music at a wedding. I cannot recommend her enough. Her music added the most beautiful, ethereal touc...

h to the ceremony and so many of the guests commented on how magical it felt. She was professional, punctual, and incredibly talented! Whether she was performing classic pieces or more modern selections, everything was seamless and so moving. If you’re looking to elevate your event with something truly special, Merinda is it!

Lauren P

11/11/2024

Merinda was an incredibly easy-going and professional musician! My now husband is a musician and music teacher, and he absolutely loved the set list that she created. Her repertoir...

e of songs was diverse and full of love. Merinda herself was warm, kind, and talented. She quickly responded and was upfront about travel expenses and additional costs. She was also incredibly flexible when my parents asked her to play their wedding song during our reception XD. Overall, I would give her a perfect 5/5 for the organization and execution of the music for our wedding. Dear Merinda, thank you again for your kindness and adaptability. You really made our wedding peaceful and stress-free.

Morgan B

6/29/2024

Oh my goodness I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with having Merinda play our wedding! She was so fast to respond to me, and had such amazing communication o...

n timing, pricing, and the music that I wanted! She had such a vast selection, and even was willing to learn new song just for us. We got married up in the Uinta mountains, which was a hard long location to get to. She showed up early and was so prepared. I tell you she was a trooper, we had crazy rain and hail and she was just happy and pleasant and playing beautifully still! Carting her harp all around the camp and just was absolutely amazing. She is so talented! I cannot recommend her enough, do yourself a favor and have her play your event! Thank you Merinda!

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(801) 989-4301

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