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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. You can call on this seasoned and passionate musician to help create the ambience you desire for your wedding celebration.
Roy Harran graduated with a master's in music from the Eastman School of Music. Roy has extensive experience both as a soloist and as part of several orchestras.
Roy Harran 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.
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Instruments
- Cello
Music Genres
- Celtic
- Classical
- Pop
Music Services
- Live Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
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Roy Harran, a talented and professional cellist, received glowing reviews for his performances at weddings. Reviewers praised his extensive repertoire, elegant playing, and ability to create a romantic and emotional atmosphere during ceremonies and cocktail hours. Roy's responsiveness, professionalism, and passion for his music were highlighted, with multiple guests commenting on the beautiful and dramatic impact his cello music had on the events. From offering helpful suggestions to accommodating specific requests, Roy consistently delivered exceptional service, making his presence a memorable and cherished addition to any special occasion.Review photos
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Going into planning our wedding, we knew live music at our wedding was a non negotiable. After finding Roy & hearing his music we were sold. Not only is Roy an incredibly talented musician, he is also a true professional. From beginning to end, planning our ceremony and cocktail music was stress free. We never had to worry!! Multiple guests commented about the level of drama/emotion that having a cello added and we couldn’t agree more. 5 stars just isn’t enough!
Thanks again Roy!
We cannot recommend Roy enough. He was so wonderful to work with for my daughter's wedding and his playing was perfect for her outdoor garden event. We was extremely professional and did everything he could to help make her day one she will remember for the rest of her life. Thank you Roy!
Roy did an amazing job for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! He was very easy to communicate with and had a great repertoire of songs! We would highly recommend him!
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Roy Harran's solo cello was the perfect accompaniment for our garden wedding! The music was beautiful! He had a large repertoire of classical and contempory songs to choose from, and was happy to add an additional song that I requested as well. He was professional and easy to work with, and responsive to communications. I recommend him 100%!!
There was only one thing in particular that I wanted when it came to the song I walked down the aisle to. The instrument the song was played on, and the song itself. Roy was able to not only play beautiful music for my guests to enjoy, but even from the bridal suite could I hear his passion in each melody. Roy is so talented and I’m so thankful he was there for the big day!
We thought we had extensive music requests for Roy and his music for our daughter's wedding. His answer to our request was "easy, no problem". Not only was it "easy and no problem" his music was uplifting and meaningful.
Thank you Roy. Truly an amazing talent!
I am so delighted by our choice to hire Roy to play for our seating, ceremony and cocktail hour. It created an elegant atmosphere and was a highlight of the day. It was better than I even imagined and was a lovely addition to continue after the ceremony. He was delightful to work with, funny, and had a few suggestions to help everything flow.
Roy was the best. From the moment we contacted him, The response was within the hour. The process was simple and clear and his music elevated the wedding. Roy was one vendor we can only say great things about. Beautiful playing
Roy was timely and professional, as well as personable and prompt. He definitely elevated our event and my partner was tickled to have live music. Great investment!
Roy was an excellent addition to our wedding. He was very receptive to our needs, provided great suggestions, and added an air of class and beauty to our wedding. We highly recommend choosing Roy for your special day.
So delighted with our musical choice! Roy did not disappoint. He was charming and fun to work with, and our guests went on and on about the beautiful music. The cello is the way to go. My maid of honor has already hired him to play at her wedding next year.
Roy was just amazing. He helped make our ceremony go as perfect as we had hoped. He was able to time the music perfectly with the bride walking down the isle, which was very impressive. And of course, he played our favorite song! If you are looking for the best celloist in Atlanta than look no further.
Roy added the most elegant touch to the service and cocktail hour! He was very reasonably priced and played both contemporary and classical music. His portal helped us to choose the music easily and we could even listen to him playing some of the music before deciding via a recording. Very talented!
Beautiful arrangements, professional and fully dedicated to making sure his couples are very happy. A wonderful addition to our ceremony. Thank you
Roy is fantastic! He had a wide repertoire of music available to play. Our guests loved listening to him as they arrived for the ceremony. I would highly recommend him for your next event or wedding.
Wow such beautiful playing. Roy did a great job playing for our rehearsal dinner. A very romantic evening and his music set the tone. Book him before he is taken for your day
Roy added such a special touch to our wedding. We heard his playing on his website and knew we wanted him. My mom was so happy. We have his playing on video to watch and listen and would highly recommend him to anyone
Roy is the best. We are so thrilled with his playing. He did a wonderful job and many of our guests commented on his beautiful playing. My partner and I would highly recommend him.
Soooooo Happy. Roy did a great job. I loved his sound as I walked down the isle. Everyone commented how beautiful he plays.
We would highly recommend. Roy was wonderful on the phone and answered every question we had quickly and accommodated us
Roy Harran was an amazing cellist. He did such a beautiful job for our wedding.
Amazing. We are so lucky Roy was free. His playing was beautiful and musical. I played the cello in the past and I knew I wanted a cellist. It was a perfect addition to the ceremony. We just hired him again for a small dinner party. Highly recommended.
Roy was amazing. He added a wonderful touch to our evening. Roy plays beuatifuly and we are fortunate to have someone with that caliber to play at our wedding. The communication was wasy and fast and Roy helped us choose the best pieces to our ceremony
Mr. Roy was so professional and made our day exactly how we imagined. He was so helpful with finding music that fit our vision and performed it all beautifully. Thank you so much, Mr. Roy!
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.
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.
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!
Beautiful job! Easy to work with and very professional. I highly recommend for an added touch at a special event.
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 time. I recommend him for your next special event!
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!
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 songs. 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!
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 walk 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!!
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 were 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!
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 everyone 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!!
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!
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
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 looking 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.
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
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!
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
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.
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
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 responses and very accommodating. Great choice!!!!
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
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.
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!
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 video.Thank you !!!!!!!!!!
Roy was so great to work with. We received many compliments from guest and other vendors. Highly recommend Roy Harran, Cellist
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 cocktail hour. Several guests to us how lovely the music was.
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 wedding a unique touch. Highly recommend!
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
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 expertise 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!
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!
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.
What an amazing cellist at our renewal! Thanks Roy for making our event extra special! Highly recommend for any event!
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!
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 ceremony 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!
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.
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 + cocktail 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!
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
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 we 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!
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.
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!!!
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 only 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!
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 that my father really wanted. WE would recommend him everyone and anyone.
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.
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 dancing with live music before the big moment. Great performer!
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
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!
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!
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.
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!
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 still talking about how he played the Game of Thrones theme. Thank you so much for being apart of our big day.
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2019
Shealeise, thank you for your kind words! You had a stunning wedding! We loved working with all of the other phenomenal vendors and coordinators on your team! We appreciate you taking the time to review me.
Everything we hoped for and more! We had a small intimate family wedding. Roy has a beautiful sound!
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2019
Thank you, Diane!
I’d like to begin this review by saying I have two degrees in music. So believe me when I say that Roy is absolutely wonderful and the best Cellist I’ve heard aside from greats like Yo Yo Ma. Roy has an extensive repertoire list and is willing to accommodate specials requests (within reason, of course). I was actually moving closer to the ceremony site while waiting to walk down the aisle just so I could hear him. He’s so personable and an incredible musician. You cannot go wrong booking him for you wedding or event! Thank you, Roy, for giving us such gorgeous ceremony music!
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2019
Chelsea, I am honored and humbled! Thank you for the opportunity to take part of your incredible day!
Roy was so responsive in terms of replying to questions and he really worked out exactly what we wanted. He was so good that people at the wedding asked for his name.
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2019
Thanks, Sara! We loved playing for your grandson's wedding! What an incredible event.
Roy played for our ceremony, cocktail hour and part of our reception! It really brought everything to life and created the experience I wanted for my day. I like pretty traditional pieces, but he played them so beautifully and memorably! Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2019
Thanks, Lena!
Working with Roy was a breeze! From the first contact he was super responsive to our requests. As we got closer to the wedding he reached out again to align, and make sure the music choices fit the vibe we were going for. After the wedding I had multiple people tell me that the cello was the best part of the ceremony. 10 out 10, would cello again!
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2019
Thanks, Peter! What an incredible day! I am grateful that you were pleased with everything. I appreciate you taking the time to write this!
Roy was very personable and easy to work with! Best of all, he plays the cello with finesse. He has a nice music selection. Love him!
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2019
Thanks, Michael!
Roy was fun to work with and professional! He called me right away when I sent an inquiry to describe his services and answer questions I had. I took his advice for most of the music and had one special request. He found a beautiful arrangement for a song I really wanted! So happy we booked him. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2019
Thanks, Kristy!
Roy played for my wedding ceremony and during the cocktail hour. I loved that he learned a song for me, and wished I had walked slower to hear more of it!
Roy and his wife were wonderful to work with through the entire process - incredibly flexible and helpful! They also helped us with other areas of the wedding, such as the best place to order kippot from!
You will be so happy if you hire him!
Response from the Vendor on 08/11/2019
Thanks, Jessica! We loved working with you. Glad the kippot were a hit!
I hired Roy for our annual company Christmas party. The entertainment was top notch. He played a variety of traditional Christmas music, contemporary and classical. I hope to book him again next year!
Thank you, Roy! We were thrilled with the quality of the music. Our guests were impressed, and it added class and elegance! One of my bridesmaids already hired him.
Roy is an incredible entertainer and a professional. He was one of the best things about our wedding, and I'm so thrilled that we chose live music. Solo cello created the perfect mood, and Roy made the process easy.
Roy was very professional and accommodating, in addition to being an incredible cellist. He played while guests were being seating, for our ceremony and during the cocktail hour. For the wedding, we chose classical selections, and for the cocktail hour he played more modern music, including a couple Broadway tunes we requested. His playing added such a special touch to our day!
I hired Roy for my daughter's wedding. We met him at his studio to get a better idea of what it might sound like. He was open to that request. My daughter was sold once she heard some of the modern music he could play. He is going to play at my office party later this year!
Thank you, Roy! I walked down the aisle "Perfect." I was so nervous, but listening to Roy play calmed me down. Initially we thought of getting a string quartet, but once we heard Roy play, we thought solo cello would be amazing. We loved your playing and will definitely continue to recommend you. Thanks again!
Roy played the cello at our ceremony this past March and was absolutely wonderful!! He plays so beautifully and truly made our ceremony magical. We were referred to him a couple of weeks before the wedding and we are so thankful that he was available. Roy was very professional, responsive, experienced, and easy to work with. We allowed him to choose the music for our ceremony and we were very happy with everything! HIGHLY recommend Roy!!!
We were thrilled with Roy Harran, Cellist! He played a beautiful rendition of Canon in D for my ceremony. It was a very straightforward process to book, and he was very personable throughout.
I hired Roy for our first dance, and it was magical! It was very romantic to have him play for the two of us while guests watched.
Roy has such an engaging personality! He was of the last decisions we made during our planning process, but definitely our favorite! His playing added such incredible beauty to our ceremony and elevated the feel of our cocktail hour.
Roy's playing was stellar. I hired him for my daughter's wedding. We loved him! Her friend has hired him for her upcoming wedding, too.
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Roy Harran has 20 years of experience as a professional musician and cellist. He performs at weddings as a soloist and plays regularly with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. He has a master's degree from the Eastman School of Music and teaches at Emory University.
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