Roy Harran, Cellist

Metro Atlanta, Athens, North Georgia and surrounding areas

About This Vendor

Enchanting Solo Cello

Roy Harran, Cellist is a professional musician based out of Atlanta, GA who offers live performances for weddings and other special occasions. Roy, also known as Roee, has played the cello since a young age and has developed a wealth of experience. You can call on this seasoned and passionate musician to help create the ambience you desire for your wedding celebration. Roy Harran, Cellist first began playing his favored instrument at the age of seven. He graduated with a master's in music from the Eastman School of Music having studied with Steven Doane and Paul Katz. Roy has extensive experience both as a soloist and as part of several orchestras. Roy Harran, Cellist is available to perform for weddings in Metro Atlanta, Athens, North Georgia, and surrounding areas. This classically-trained musician will happily provide a musical backdrop for your rehearsal, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. This dedicated professional will work with you to create a musical experience that fits your special day.

Details

Instruments

Cello

Music Genres

Celtic, Classical, Pop

Music Services

Live Music, Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Rehearsal Dinner, Wedding, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Reception

Awards and Affiliations

Roy Harran, Cellist Reviews

Reviewed On 2/02/2023 by mary j

We are so lucky that Roy was available to play at our wedding. Roy did a beautiful job helping us choose the pieces for the ceremony and was always quick to respond to any question we had. We listened and watched his videos and recording on his...

website www.royharran.com and after talking with him we knew he was the one. So many guests commented on how the cello made the the ceremony sound so beautiful. Thank you Roy for helping us start our journey in life together.

Reviewed On 11/16/2022 by C K

We had a micro-wedding in May 2022, and Roy's performance was a highlight. We hired him to play during seating, ceremony, and cocktail hour. He has an expansive repertoire, and he is very responsive to questions. Roy's presence added a perfect ...

touch of refinement. His music will delight your guests and make your special day even more memorable.

Reviewed On 11/15/2022 by Michele H

Roy was extremely easy to work with and helped to answer any questions that we had. His performance was exactly what we needed, simple and elegant!

Reviewed On 11/14/2022 by Frances C

Beautiful job! Easy to work with and very professional. I highly recommend for an added touch at a special event.

Reviewed On 11/08/2022 by Deborah C

I hired Roy Harran, cellist from Decatur to perform at my daughter’s wedding for the ceremony and happy hour! He has many years of experience and that provided a beautiful setting for her walk down the aisle. He was very professional and on tim...

e. I recommend him for your next special event!

Reviewed On 10/17/2022 by Ashley N

Roy was exceptional - incredible responsive leading up to day, expert as we relied on him for music selection and performance was beautiful - we used it for background of wedding video. Thank you, Roy!

Reviewed On 10/03/2022 by Ronni W

Roy Herran is a tremendously talented musician. Pre- event he was so responsive helpful with our musical selections. All of our wedding guests were so impressed with our Roy's classic choices for the ceremony & more contemporary pre-wedding so...

ngs. Having a cellist to play for our Wedding Day was a Dream & he may all our dream of an elegant & loving ceremony come true! Roy is the Best of the Best!

Reviewed On 6/27/2022 by Caroline G

Roy Harran was absolutely magnificent on our wedding day! From the beginning, Roy was extremely responsive, communicative, and focused on the details. Throughout the entire wedding planning process, Roy was easy to reach and always happy to wal...

k through music choices. Roy added such an elegant and beautiful touch to our ceremony, and the guests will not stop talking about how amazing he was. I could not rate Roy more highly and you could not go wrong choosing him as your cellist on your special day. Thank you so much, Roy!!

Reviewed On 6/20/2022 by Rachel U

Roy Harran was the first vendor that I booked after we had a confirmed date & venue, and he was honestly the best vendor that we worked with. He was so amazingly responsive when I first reached out, and I really appreciated that his packages we...

re price-transparent. You can tell that he's enthusiastic and passionate about what he does, and he made me feel like he cared about our wedding (like we weren't just a number). He played for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and his methods of communication (i.e., the google form for the final music selections, etc.) made the process so easy. And on top of this all, he's an amazing musician, and his music is beautiful! Thanks for making our day so special!

Reviewed On 5/28/2022 by Allison C

Roy was INCREDIBLE to work with, and helped make our wedding day absolutely perfect! He was communicative and kind, and even transcribed and performed my favorite piece for my processional down the aisle! The ceremony music was gorgeous, and ev...

eryone enjoyed the cocktail hour music as well!! I couldn't have asked for anything better - Roy was incredible and we are so appreciative of him, his hard work, and of course his talent and skills - thank you Roy!!

Reviewed On 4/27/2022 by Bethany L

Roy was absolutely incredible for our black tie event! He and his pianist were kind, professional, and easy to work with. Their music was wonderful. Highly recommend!

Reviewed On 1/05/2022 by karienne v

Great artistry. Roy was an amazing addition to our wedding. He played beautifully. Roy was so easy to work with. Very responsive tried to help with everything. Thanks

Reviewed On 12/01/2021 by Morgan C

Roy was so kind, professional and incredibly easy to work with. A few weeks prior to the wedding, he sent recorded samples of himself playing a few traditional and contemporary songs. I chose one then gave him some ideas on what he liked/were l...

ooking for and he ran with it. I was beyond amazed with his performance and he was one of the easiest vendors I worked with for my wedding.

Reviewed On 10/21/2021 by janice h

Great addition. Roy did a great job playing for us at our wedding. Really easy to work with and we would highly recommend him. Answered any question very promptly. Guest loved the additional touch with the cello

Reviewed On 10/20/2021 by Kevin B

Roy was awesome to work with and easy to communicate our needs to. He played beautiful cello music at our ceremony and was such a joy to be around!

Reviewed On 10/19/2021 by Ashley M

Roy did an amazing job playing music for my ceremony! I got so many compliments about Roy’s cello playing. I would definitely recommend Roy to any future bride

Reviewed On 10/09/2021 by Brittany J

We met Roy at a bridal show and ended up hiring him for our ceremony and cocktail hour. His services were such a beautiful addition to our wedding day and I'm so glad we opted for live music for the ceremony.

Reviewed On 10/09/2021 by nadine j

Thank you Roy. You made our day come alive. How lucky we were that he was available. beautiful playing. Roy was really easy to work with and made our day really come alive. Great job and thank you

Reviewed On 10/05/2021 by Sarah S

Cello Magic. Beautiful. Roy is such an artist. So many guests loved the personal touch he added to our wedding. I wish we could hear him play during the cocktail hour. We have the video to listen and enjoy. Roy was really prompt in his response...

s and very accommodating. Great choice!!!!

Reviewed On 10/01/2021 by adi t

Great choice. One of the best vendors .Roy was so great to work with. From the first call we knew he was the best choice. The process was so easy and he had great suggestions for the music. Everyone loved him and he helped us have a special day...

. Roy played both ceremony and cocktail hour adding a special personal touch

Reviewed On 7/26/2021 by Katherine K

Bravissimo!! Roy's playing was gorgeous. What beautiful sounds. So many people commented on the quality of his playing and high-end quality. I recommend him highly. We were very fortunate that he was available.

Reviewed On 7/06/2021 by Margaret H

Roy has an amazing repertoire and I was able to choose my favorite songs to be played at both our ceremony and cocktail hour! Organized, talented, prompt, and professional— I couldn’t have asked for more! A great touch to a special day!

Reviewed On 7/01/2021 by Mary m

Fabulous !!!!!. Roy's playing brought so much beauty to our special day. Roy was really easy to work with. He answered every question and helped us find the best selection for our needs. our guests loved him. How loucky we are to have him on vi...

deo.Thank you !!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed On 6/14/2021 by Sharon G

Roy was so great to work with. We received many compliments from guest and other vendors. Highly recommend Roy Harran, Cellist

Reviewed On 6/13/2021 by M H

Roy was recommended to us by a family friend. He is a pro to work with-prompt responses, wide repertoire from which to chose-both modern and classical selections. He is really talented and was the perfect complement for our Garden wedding and c...

ocktail hour. Several guests to us how lovely the music was.

Reviewed On 6/09/2021 by Jessica L

Roy was incredible throughout the process! He answered all questions promptly and was available to help us pick music and customize our playlist. He makes the process very easy. It was wonderful to have him the day of and gave our intimate wedd...

ing a unique touch. Highly recommend!

Reviewed On 4/20/2021 by LAUREN L

Thank you Roy. Wow, We loved having him. All the guest were raving about his playing. He is worth every penny. He is so easy to work with and answered every question promptly

Reviewed On 12/27/2020 by JJ H

Roy absolutely blew my expectations of creating the most perfect environment for my girl friend and I, as he played the cello in her backyard and serenaded her for me whilst his wife recorded it. His professionalism, responsiveness, care, and e...

xpertise were the perfect components in making our socially distanced anniversary the perfect moment. (For context, I live in Toronto and she lives in Atlanta). Thank you, Roy, (and Kelli), for making this experience unforgettable and bringing my girl friend to tears with your music of our favourite songs! Definitely recommend Roy and his services!

Reviewed On 11/30/2020 by Kaneshia D

Roy provided the musical accompaniment for our ceremony on 11-21-20. From beginning to end, the experience was perfect. A clear planning process, superb music, and a follow-up call to make sure we were pleased...my husband and I could not have ...

asked for more. We highly recommend Roy!

Reviewed On 11/14/2020 by Michelle B

We hired Roy to play our wedding and cocktail hour. BRAVO. From the beginning Roy answered any question and request very promptly and asked how he can make my vision come to life with his playing. So many people came to us during the wedding...

and after saying: that Roy’s playing is so beautiful and emotional. We were lucky to have him. A friend of mine heard him at our wedding and contacted him to see if he was free but he was already taken and booked for that day. I would hire him ASAP not to miss out. Thanks, Roy.

Reviewed On 11/02/2020 by Sohen G

What an amazing cellist at our renewal! Thanks Roy for making our event extra special! Highly recommend for any event!

Reviewed On 10/27/2020 by Jessica F

Roy played for our ceremony and during cocktail hour. My husband and I heard him play at bridal show and knew right away, that we wanted him at our wedding. He really helped our wedding feel like a fairy tale. After the wedding, I heard from...

so many guests about what an amazing job Roy did. He was easy to work with. He emailed me back pretty quickly and always offered times to meet on the phone. I would highly recommend Roy because he will go above and beyond for you and help make your day so special!

Reviewed On 10/19/2020 by Erin S

Roy was extremely easy to work with leading up to the wedding. He has a very extensive list of songs, and will help provide suggestions if you need them. Roy played before our ceremony while our guests were being seated, then during the ceremon...

y for the processional/recessional songs. We also had him stick around to play for our cocktail hour, and we are so glad we did! His music was absolutely beautiful, and several of our guests commented on how nice of a touch it was to have a live musician playing for those portions of our day. We would highly recommend Roy to anyone who wants gorgeous, live music for their wedding day!

Reviewed On 9/16/2020 by Jen J

I have worked with Roy on more than one event. I often refer him whenever I see that someone is looking for a cellist. He is extremely professional and his music in absolute beautiful.

Reviewed On 9/14/2020 by Ashley S

I had always dreamed of walking down the aisle to live talent and Roy made that happen for me! I met Roy and his wife Kelli at at Bridal Show in Atlanta. They were offering a special - if you booked right there, it was a special on ceremony + c...

ocktail hour. I know a good deal when I see one, and I walked away and called my future husband, and we agreed to do it so I went back to the booth and booked Roy right there - and I am so happy I did! Communication was great from the beginning. Covid hit and I had to postpone my wedding by 3 months and thankfully Roy was available for my new date - Friday, 9/4/20. We were able to move the contract seamlessly. When it came time to choosing music we just filled out a Google Form and that was it! Super easy. On wedding day, Roy was fabulous and it was just the addition I was looking for. I can't wait to see my video! I highly recommend Roy, as he is super talented and everything was seamless for us!

Reviewed On 8/04/2020 by Alexis J

Wow, Roy was amazing. The best ever. He understood what we were looking for and his playing made our ceremony really special. I will recommend Roy to everyone I know. You will never go wrong. Thanks Roy

Reviewed On 7/13/2020 by Kaylyn T

Roy played during our ceremony and cocktail hour. It was the perfect touch to our wedding! He is so talented and sweet. He always responded timely to my emails and helped with any questions or ideas. Roy was a lovely addition and I am so glad w...

e found him!

Response from the Vendor on 07/15/2020

Kaylyn, thank you so much for your kind words! I loved working with you both and hope you are enjoying newlywed life!

Reviewed On 7/13/2020 by Erin G

We had a small elopement due to the covid pandemic, but it was still really important to us to incorporate music. Roy was such a lovely addition to our special day. There were a couple songs we wanted that he didn’t already have on hand and he ...

was more than happy to acquire them and add them to our repertoire. On the day of the wedding we were running about an hour behind schedule, and he rearranged his schedule to accommodate an extended playing time. I really can’t imagine somebody with more talent, flexibility, and professionalism than Roy. I highly recommend him!

Response from the Vendor on 07/15/2020

Many thanks, Erin! I loved being part of your beautiful day at the Swan House and your tenacious spirit with having all of your plans changed.

Reviewed On 3/01/2020 by Ronen M

Roy played at my commitment ceremony and upped the elegance factor a thousand percent. If you love the cello, Roy is your guy. Beautiful, experienced player. Leave the music to him. No regrets!!!

Reviewed On 1/28/2020 by Elizabeth W

Roy is, hands-down, the best Cellist/musician I have ever worked with. As a musician (and classical cellist) myself, I wanted to make sure the music at our wedding was perfect. Roy went ABOVE and BEYOND to make our day special. He is not onl...

y a technically gifted musician of the HIGHEST caliber, but he is also a kind, caring, and professional person. He accommodated our many special requests and his cello playing was OUT OF THIS WORLD. He was so easy to work with and added so much class to our ceremony. We still have guests talking about what an amazing job he did! He was more than worth every penny we spent to hire him. I personally guarantee you will not be disappointed if you hire him!

Reviewed On 1/25/2020 by john l

We heard Roy play at a friends wedding. We had just gotten engaged. We loved him and asked for his information. From the beginning he was so easy to work with and responded promptly to everything we asked. He was even able to find a piece th...

at my father really wanted. WE would recommend him everyone and anyone.

Reviewed On 1/17/2020 by rory H

Roy is the best. Beautiful sound and great personality. He was so easy to work with and all the guests loved him. Thanks Roy, you made our day special.

Reviewed On 1/02/2020 by Emma R

We hired Roy for our ceremony, cocktail hour and first dance. Everything went without a hitch. We were most excited about the dance because it was such a unique part of the evening. He did a rehearsal with us in advance, so we could practice da...

ncing with live music before the big moment. Great performer!

Reviewed On 11/05/2019 by Maria L

I hired Roy to play at my daughters wedding. I would hire him again at a heart beet. He was so helpful and easy to work with. We really don't know about wedding music but he jumped and helped us make the best decisions for our day. The guests ...

loved him and his sound was amazing at our church. Worth every penny

Reviewed On 10/11/2019 by Lana M

Roy's music made our wedding incredibly elegant. My guests felt like they were being treated to a concert before the ceremony started. We hired him for our cocktail hour, too, and are so happy we did! Book him as soon as you know your date!

Reviewed On 10/09/2019 by Claudia B

Roy was so delightful to work with and extremely professional. From Day One we knew we wanted a cello soloist for our daughter's wedding and he was the perfect fit! 5 Stars!

Reviewed On 10/05/2019 by Monica B

We hired Roy for our dinner party after hearing him at a friend's wedding. It was the perfect touch! Incredibly experience that exceeded our expectations.

Reviewed On 9/22/2019 by Celeste F

Still floating with happiness! Thank you, Roy, for making our wedding everything we hoped for and more! So glad we contacted you, and you were available!

Reviewed On 8/09/2019 by Shealeise M

Roy was phenomenal and are still hearing wonderful things about the great job he did. He is incredibly talented and was a great addition to my wedding. Roy played during the seating and cocktail hour. Most of our guest who are huge fans are sti...

ll talking about how he played the Game of Thrones theme. Thank you so much for being apart of our big day.