Wedding Harpist
$750 starting price
NY, NJ, CT, ME
Service area
Stephanie Babirak
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Picture this: as your guests take their seats, they hear the enchanting sound of a harp filling the air, creating a romantic and magical atmosphere that sets the perfect tone for your special day. Stephanie Babirak is the perfect harpist to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception.
Stephanie's versatility and talent allow her to play a wide variety of music genres, adding a unique touch to your ceremony or reception. You can walk down the aisle to your favorite pop song or have your guests serenaded to beautiful harp renditions of a modern hits during cocktail hour. Think Bridgerton!
With Stephanie, you can create a memorable and personalized experience for you and your guests, showcasing the beauty and artistry of live music. Elevate your wedding day to the next level with Stephanie Babirak and make it truly unforgettable. Book Stephanie and experience the magic of her harp at your wedding! She is available in NYC, New York, Maine, and New England.
Stephanie Babirak, is a Harpist, located in New York and serving Maine and New England.
LGBTQ+-owned and Woman-owned Business
Prices & packages
Couples usually spend $950
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Instruments
Harp
Vocals
Music Genres
Classical
Folk
Jazz
Pop
R&B
Rock
Music Services
Live Music
Recorded Music
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Stephanie Babirak
Owner
I started playing the piano when I was 5 years old. At the suggestion of my mom, I also started playing the harp when I was 13 (thanks mom!) Over the years, I've played something close to 100 weddings. I love working in the wedding industry and am truly honored to be a part of such a special moment in people's lives. From traditional music to contemporary to out of the box- I can play it all! Fun fact- once I played "Like A Virgin" for a bride who literally danced down the aisle. When not playing my harp, I can be found hanging out with my beloved dog Dolores and teaching my private students
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5.0
out of 5.038 reviews
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Stephanie, a talented and professional harpist, received widespread praise for her exceptional performances at weddings. Reviewers highlighted Stephanie's beautiful harp music, adaptability to requests, and seamless transitions between ceremony and cocktail hour. Many appreciated her willingness to learn new songs, offer recommendations, and maintain excellent communication throughout the planning process. Stephanie's enchanting melodies and warm personality contributed to making weddings unforgettable, earning her high recommendations for elevating the ceremony ambiance with her artistic talent and professionalism.Review photos
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Alexis C
5.0
12/09/2024
Stephanie was so incredible! She made our ceremony all the more beautiful with her music and her professionalism. I couldn’t be happier with how wonderful our ceremony was, and Stephanie was to thank! Thank you, Stephanie!
Tabitha M
5.0
10/06/2024
Stephanie was a true blessing throughout our wedding planning process and on our special day! Her harp music sounded like it was straight from the wings of an angel, and she herself is a gem in the wedding industry! From our very first inquiry, Stephanie was warm, communicative, and eager to help. We had several planning calls leading up to our summer 2024 wedding, and she consistently kept in touch, adapting seamlessly to any requests or changes we had.
One of the highlights was her willingness to learn and perform our first dance song, providing a pre-recorded track months in advance for our dance instructor to use for choreography. Just days before the wedding, when we had to unexpectedly adjust the ceremony timing, Stephanie was incredibly reassuring. She calmly assured us she would accommodate any changes and worked to ease our nerves.
On the day of the wedding, Stephanie greeted our guests with the most enchanting melodies in the River Café’s Brooklyn garden, she then flawlessly transitioned to lively music for cocktail hour on the venue’s terrace, and ended her performance with our first dance song—it was truly magical! We knew we wanted a harpist for our wedding, but we had no idea just how special having Stephanie as part of our wedding vendor team would make our dream day.
Thank you, Stephanie, for making our celebration unforgettable!
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Nicole S
5.0
7/23/2024
We hired Stephanie for our wedding and she was absolutely incredible. She performed beautifully during our ceremony and then seamlessly transitioned to singing and playing instrumental pieces for our cocktail hour. From the moment we booked her, she was attentive and wonderful to work with. She even went above and beyond by learning new songs for our event. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top-notch musician.
austen h
5.0
7/12/2024
Stephanie's beautiful harp playing was the perfect touch on our Catskills wedding! I was a serious classical musician for years, and it's my mother's profession, so there was a high bar. We also had some requests which she was able to easily accommodate. I can't thank her enough for helping with our special day!
Gina L
5.0
6/18/2024
It was such a pleasure to work with Stephanie for our wedding. On top of the beautiful performance she provided for our ceremony, she was the most responsive, sweetest, and accountable vendor out of all of my wedding vendors. The graceful harp music was definitely the cherry on top! Book her now!
Laura W
5.0
5/23/2024
If you do one thing to ensure your ceremony is everything you imagine - work with Stephanie. She is a truly gifted musician - her lovely playing of Lana Del Rey brought my romantic and ethereal wedding vision to life. She was willing to learn any songs we wanted and was honest with us about what would translate best to being played on the harp. I can still remember Say Yes to Heaven being played when I walked down the aisle. Thank you so much Stephanie - it was truly a privilege to have you play for us :)
Robin F
5.0
5/04/2024
Stephanie was recommended to us by our wedding planner. We knew we wanted live music for our ceremony and thought the harp would be beautiful for our spring wedding. When we first met with Stephanie, we instantly knew we would go with her. Not only is she insanely talented, but more importantly, she is incredibly sweet and a joy to work with. We told her we didn’t want normal ceremony music, and mostly covers of our favorite songs. She suggested adding a violinist which made the music we wanted that much more impactful. When it came time to picking the songs a month out from the day, she was so helpful in suggesting songs and giving her opinion on what would work and sound good. She made herself available to any questions I had and felt more like talking with a friend (a very very talented friend). I had a specific mashup I wanted to be played when walking down the aisle, and when I heard it being played before walking down, I instantly started crying. After the wedding, many people came up to me and remarked on how beautiful the ceremony music was. I can’t wait to listen to the raw footage from the videographer so I can relive the moment all over again.
Caroline H
5.0
3/17/2024
Stephanie made my wedding day so beautiful! She was so helpful in picking songs to fit my theme, and was even willing to learn new music! She arrived on time, set up with no fuss, and played the most beautiful music I have ever heard. Please do yourself a favor and hire her for your next event. She is dream to work with and will make your event so wonderful!!
Akash S
5.0
1/04/2024
We cannot emphasize enough how we appreciated Stephanie's involvement in our special day. Leading up to our wedding she was easy to communicate with, enthusiastic, and provided quality information and examples that helped up curate her involvement in our ceremony. She integrated seamlessly with our other vendors and venue and received positive feedback from all. Most importantly, Stephanie is so talented and her music sounded so honest and pure and made our ceremony exactly what we wanted it to be.
We cannot recommended Stephanie enough for anyone looking to elevate their wedding experience!
Lia W
5.0
11/11/2023
Stephanie was such a PLEASURE to work with!! She is so amazing and her work is beautiful. She was super quick to respond to my (many) questions and always made me feel at ease. She played a little before the ceremony, during the ceremony and at the cocktail hour (she added in vocals). My guests loved her! I HIGHLY recommend Stephanie for your event!!
Erin F
5.0
10/25/2023
I would give even more stars if I could! Stephanie's communication was so easy and quick from the moment we messaged her. She was so thorough and great to work with. She made me feel very at ease that she had it all together. She even learned 3 songs for our first dances and sang for us. She also has sooo many options for music! If you are looking for music to really tie together your ceremony and cocktail hour, I would highly recommend Stephanie.
response 10/30/2023
Erin! Playing at your wedding was so FUN! It was a huge honor to get to play and sing for ...
all of your first dances. Thank you for letting me be a part of such special moments!
Ashley O
5.0
10/20/2023
Stephanie was literally amazing. We had a vision of what songs we had in mind when walking down the aisle and were worried it wasn't going to be possible but Stephanie made it happen. She's extremely talented and knowledgable and provided the music for both the ceremony and the cocktail hour at our wedding. She was excited to play our request for all contemporary music including the Sailor Moon theme song and all my guests were extremely impressed. Having a harpist was honestly the best decision and I am so glad I found Stephanie. 10/10 recommend. <3
response 10/30/2023
Thank you Ashley! I loved playing at your beautiful wedding and I loved getting to learn t...
he Sailor Moon theme song! It was such a cool choice and you looked amazing walking down the aisle to it :)
Ladi F
5.0
10/03/2023
Stephanie was an absolute joy to work with. Her skill and professionalism were on full display during our wedding ceremony. Her interludes were one our favorite parts and they moved our guests as well. Hiring Stephanie made our wedding beautifully unique and we’re glad we made the right decision.
response 10/04/2023
Ladi, thank you so much for your kind words...it was an honor to be a part of your beautif...
ul wedding and play your musical selections- I LOVED them. Thank you for trusting me with such an important day. Wishing you both a lifetime of married bliss!
tifany g
5.0
10/02/2023
Stephanie was recommended to us via 74 Events. Gary @74E was amazing himself, so I completely trusted him. What I didn't expect was to be completely blown away by Stephanie. Her communication - for someone in the thick of wedding season was so on point. Timely, extremely detailed and very thoughtful on each and every encounter.
Not only was Stephanie extremely communicative, but she learned an entirely new piece for our reception at The Water Club. She was also able to give feedback on choices and her own recommendations when my husband and I felt stuck on what directions to head in.
Stephanie was a consummate pro and sweetheart from start to finish. I couldn't have asked for more from her. We gave her complete control once our music choices were made and she knocked it out of the park. If you want a harpist who you'll never have to worry about - Stephanie is that person.
I trusted her wholeheartedly and it paid off. We are beyond happy with her playing and our guests couldn't stop raving about her.
Her music knowledge is so extremely vast. Her talent is unsurpassed and her demeanor is so, so pleasant. In short, Stephanie was/is amazing!!
response 10/04/2023
Tifany!!! Thank you so much for this beautiful review, I really cannot tell you how happy ...
it makes me. Truly. It was such an honor to be a part of your celebration and to learn about your unique and EPIC love story! Thank you for trusting me with your wedding music. I am wishing you and Jason a lifetime and then some of happiness <3
M W
5.0
9/27/2023
Sarah proved to be an outstanding selection as our harpist for my recent wedding. Throughout the entire process, from the initial planning stages to the momentous day itself, she consistently demonstrated exceptional communication skills, which provided me with a sense of ease, even as I was simultaneously planning my own wedding. Her musical selections seamlessly aligned with the ambiance of our wedding, and she was particularly attentive in pausing her performance when anyone wished to make a toast. I recommend her services to any couples seeking to infuse a touch of sophistication into their cocktail hour and/or reception.
response 09/27/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words and for letting me be a part of your big day! It was...
a beautiful celebration and an honor to be a part of. Best wishes to you and your husband!!!
Krista V
5.0
9/23/2023
Stephanie was amazing and so easy to to work with! She was professional and responsive throughout the planning process. On our wedding day, she played beautiful music during our ceremony and cocktail hour. Her harping added an extra element classiness to our day. Our guests were enchanted!
response 09/25/2023
Thank you so much Krista! It was an honor being a part of your wedding! You looked stunnin...
g and your musical choices were so fun to play. Wishing you and your husband a beautiful life together!
Alexa P
5.0
9/11/2023
From the moment I found Stephanie, I was blown away by her talent, communication & professionalism. If you are even remotely considering hiring a harpist for your wedding, look no further! Having this beautiful instrument apart of our ceremony was absolutely magical. It added the romance and elegance that set mood exactly as I had hoped. It was also a godsend to have an artist who was able to work with the timing of my ceremony. Although you never want to admit that things may go wrong on your wedding day, it most probably WILL happen. The timing of my entrance was extremely delayed, which could have been an awkward mess. Thanks to Stephanie, her attention to the situation allowed the music to keep flowing and entertaining guests during the delay.
Stephanie was super helpful in the process to share examples of her work, song suggestions & customizations. She is definitely passionate AF and I would recommend her to everyone!!
response 09/13/2023
Thank you so much Alexa! Playing for your wedding was an absolute joy!
Lynda P
5.0
8/16/2023
Stephanie was great! Good communication skills. Fair price. HUGE playlist ... everything from classical to jazz to pop music. We were so pleased to have found such an accomplished musician for our rehearsal dinner cocktail hour. Hire this person today!
response 09/13/2023
Thank you Lynda! I had such a good time playing your music selections, ya’ll have great ta...
ste :) And what a beautiful location!
Vishnu S
5.0
5/01/2023
We are so glad that we decided to have Stephanie at our wedding. She was beyond amazing with professionalism, music, presentation, timing and mostly the last minute song change for the bride. She just didn’t win our hearts but of everyone present there. It was an awww moment for us. She picked up a bollywood song at the last moment so brilliantly. Kudos to her!. To Stephanie - keep spreading your music and love the same way :)
response 09/13/2023
Thank you Vishnu! I was happy to accommodate the last minute music change- I want every br...
ide to feel her BEST walking down the aisle! The music should be exactly what she wants :)
Leica M
5.0
3/11/2023
Stephanie was amazing to work with for my wedding. She was so friendly and kind. I needed direction, which she provided, but she was also open to suggestions. Our guests all mentioned how they loved her harp playing at the ceremony and reception. I HIGHLY recommend her!
response 09/13/2023
Thank you Leica! I’m so glad you and your guests liked the music. It was an honor being pa...
rt of your big day!
Charlie K
5.0
12/17/2022
Stephanie is the best! We worked with her for our wedding and could not be happier that we did. In the lead up, she was incredibly organized, easy to communicate with and quick to answer any questions.
On the day of our wedding, Stephanie, and the other members of the Echo Chamber Ensemble trio, blew us and our guests away during both the ceremony and cocktail hour. There is such an amazing diversity of music that they play. They also arranged and played a couple of songs for us for our processional / recessional and cocktail hour that they hadn't before which rocked. Recommend her so much!
Alessandra J
5.0
11/29/2022
Stephanie was wonderful to work with from start to finish!
My husband and I hired Stephanie for the ceremony of our wedding, and we wish we had her for longer! ALL of our guests were (and still are!) raving about how beautiful the music was, and how it really put you *in your feels*.
Prior to hiring Stephanie, I looked up countless Harpists, in hopes to find someone who clicked with our style and had the vibe we were going for. We scrolled on her Instagram and immediately loved her work. Contacting was seamless; we had a phone call to go over details & booked! Stephanie sent us a large variety of music choices, with an option to play whatever else we liked.. turned out, most of our song choices were on the list already!
She also helped us book our cellist to play with her, since the combination sounds incredible. Devin Cornacchio was her recommendation, and they both sounded so beautiful playing together.
I walked down the aisle to Beauty and the Beast, and it was just magical. I couldn't believe I was at my own wedding.
I'm SO glad we booked Stephanie at our wedding. It was really the icing on top of the cake. I hope our paths cross again, and that we get to hear her play as a guest at a wedding we attend in the future!
Bottom line: Hire her, you won't regret it!
Nava D
5.0
11/19/2022
It was a pleasure to work with Stephanie. She was professional, helping us choose the appropriate music. Our ceremony and cocktail hour was beautiful and memorable. We highly recommend her.
Jascha R
5.0
11/08/2022
We had such a wonderful experience working with Stephanie! Thank you so much for elevating our wedding with your beautiful music.
We booked Stephanie to perform while guests were settling into their seats for the ceremony, to play specific acoustic harp covers for the processional, and to play ambient music during the cocktail hr.
She sent us some really special suggestions from her repertoire and also learnt two songs that we requested that were meaningful for us.
All the way through our booking she was a consummate professional, and on the day of she was utterly masterful at her craft.
Hailey T
5.0
10/25/2022
We loved Stephanie! We had some very specific requests for her and she killed it. She also saved the day when our DJ had an issue playing the requested song for me to come down the aisle to. She’s a queen
Laura M
5.0
10/21/2022
Stephanie was amazing to work with for our wedding! Her music and song selection was excellent and she was so accommodating, professional and fun to work with through out the planning process! I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for a harpist.
David C
5.0
10/14/2022
Our wedding would not have been the same without Stephanie.
She made sure to go the extra mile to help the ceremony and cocktail feel unique to what we wanted. After a phone consultation she helped us select songs from her song book and even took a few unique and original requests which she learned for the wedding. I can't say enough how supportive, responsive, and attentive Stephanie was during the lead up to the event.
Anthony P
5.0
9/28/2022
Stephanie was absolutely fabulous to work with! She played at our wedding at Brooklyn Bridge Park, and made the day so special. She went above and beyond, including practicing and performing with a friend of ours (a singer) who she’d never met. They drew a crowd of not just our wedding party but of everyone passing by at Brooklyn Bridge Park, it was an incredibly special moment. We can’t thank her enough!
Michael B
5.0
3/18/2022
Stephanie Babirak contributed countless magical moments to our wedding. Throughout the entire process of working with her she was professional, prompt and went out of her way to work with us to make our day as special as possible. He talent is unprecedented and really added a lot to the overall ambiance of the atmosphere before and after the ceremony. She had many recommendations for songs to play and was incredibly self sufficient. Can’t recommend her enough!
Tara S
5.0
3/14/2022
I was looking to hire a harpist for the cocktail hour for my wedding because I wanted a touch of live music at my wedding. I reached out to Stephanie over email and she responded to me promptly and answered all the questions I had. Communication with her was smooth and effective throughout the entire process.
Stephanie's performance on the wedding day was beautiful and my guests were raving about the addition of a harpist at the cocktail hour all night. I am so grateful I was able to have Stephanie play her harp at my wedding. I would COMPLETLEY recommend her services to anyone who wants to hire a professional harpist for an event.
Dan B
5.0
2/10/2022
Steph is incredibly talented, and listening to her play makes me want to get married all over again!! She was extremely professional, and her calm demeanor in our meetings prior to wedding really set my mind at ease. Especially at a time when we were absolutely overwhelmed with making decisions! She was able take in what our vision was and turn it into a reality! She has a completely diverse catalog and versitile in her ability to play any genre imaginable, from classical to modern pop and everthing in between. Having someone so experienced was refreshing, and knowing that she could offer support at any time we were getting stuck was exactly what we needed. At no moment were we worried about her not being prepared or punctual. She even dressed to coordinate with our wedding, which proves how much she understood what our vision was! There’s rarely a conversation about our wedding where she isn’t mentioned by our guests in some form. Following her work since the wedding, it’s impressive to see her adaptabilty in any type of event. She is a true artist, and can be the main event or simply add to the ambiance. Either way, if you hire her you will have a completely unique experience that will last a lifetime. Thank you Steph!!
response 02/17/2022
Dan it was such a pleasure and my honor to be a part of your wedding day! Thank you so muc...
h for this lovely review and all my best to you and Nate!
Rachel H
5.0
2/09/2022
I cannot say enough good things about Stephanie! She was such a joy to work with and made our ceremony truly unforgettable. Not only is she an extremely talented harpist, she will work with you to make your wedding vision come true.
response 02/17/2022
Thank you so much Rachel! Your wedding was so beautiful and I was happy to be a part of it...
. Also I will never forget those beautiful horses running in the background behind you and Paul! I think that was the most picturesque thing I have EVER seen at a wedding!
Conor S
5.0
2/08/2022
We can't say enough amazing things about Stephanie! She played the harp at our wedding ceremony in October. The performance was so beautiful and moved my uncle to tears! The guests were all blown away and still continue to talk about it. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a professional, kind, and incredibly talented harpist for an event!
Mel M
5.0
2/08/2022
Stephanie was the perfect addition to our big day! She was punctual, professional, and easy to communicate with
Hannah P
5.0
2/07/2022
Even if everything else about your wedding goes wrong, know that if you hire Stephanie the music will go right! We got married in the depth of COVID, and had a lot of anxiety about safety and care leading up to the event. Stephanie was receptive, responsive, and highly professional. She was consistent and punctual up to an on the day of the event. This is all not to mention her actual service, and Stephanie is evidence of why harps are associated with angels and love throughout history. She made the event feel other-worldly, and made us and our guests feel transported to a more connective, loving, present time and place amidst the chaos of this time. Stephanie is so brilliant, talented, kind, and professional.
Shayne L
5.0
2/07/2022
I can't recommend Stephanie enough. When it comes to wedding ceremonies, I never wanted anything way over the top. Ours was a quaint and rustic outdoor wedding in a little upstate NY backyard. I DID however, really want some sweet, gentle live music in the background. Stephanie understood my vision exactly. Her playing was BEAUTIFUL and set the perfect scene. What I'd always imagined. :) Our guests also loved it, and I got many compliments on her behalf. Logistics wise, she was an excellent communicator and I never felt like I had to hound her for anything, which was great because with everything going on I might have forgotten! Talented, professional, worth the price and above all, so kind. Hire her!!!
Meaghan H
5.0
2/04/2022
My wife and I had the best experience with Stephanie. Her communication & response time was great, she was so thoughtful, really listened to our ideas and also had suggestions for how to set the tone of our ceremony. Working with her was a delight from start to finish. We still have guests talk about how special it was to have an actual harpist playing.
We would highly recommend her for your wedding or any special occasion!
-Meaghan & Sarah
response 02/07/2022
Thank you so much Meaghan! It was such an honor to play for you, Sarah, and your loved on...
es!
Adrian R
5.0
1/26/2022
Stephanie played beautifully and made our wedding so special. She was easy to work with, very responsive, and even made some last minute adjustments to our music. We also got many compliments from our guests!
response 02/07/2022
Thank you so much Adrian!
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