The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Elevate Your Wedding with the Sound of the Harp

West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami

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We are so glad we chose The Elegant Harp for our wedding! Esther played the harp and Kathy played the violin for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and they were absolutely wonderful. They even learned a song that was very special to my husband and me for our ceremony (On The Way to Cape May). One of the sweetest moments was when they happened to be nearby during our first look and thoughtfully played the song as we walked by on our way to take pictures. It was such a special and unexpected moment that we will always remember. They are incredibly talented and thoughtful, and we are so grateful they were part of our wedding day!

Jessica M.

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We were so happy with Elegant Harp & Ensemble for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. From start to finish, they were professional, timely, and incredibly talented. One of the things that stood out most was their extensive music repertoire. I chose a more difficult song from The Nutcracker to walk down the aisle to, and they executed it beautifully. It was such a special moment, and they brought my vision to life perfectly. Their music created the most elegant atmosphere for both our ceremony and cocktail hour, and so many of our guests commented on how wonderful they were. The ensemble was polished, seamless, and added such a sophisticated touch to the day. I am so grateful for their talent and professionalism and would highly recommend them to any couple looking for exceptional live music for their wedding or special event.

Catherine C.

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Your wedding day deserves music as timeless as your love story. With over 2,000 weddings performed across 28+ years, The Elegant Harp has become South Florida's most sought-after harpist — bringing grace and beauty to ceremonies and cocktail hours at venues from The Breakers and Flagler Museum to intimate garden celebrations throughout Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. I'm Esther Underhay, and I've had the honor of performing for U.S. presidents, royalty, and as a featured harpist aboard Celebrity Cruises. But what I love most is creating that perfect musical moment as you walk down the aisle — the one your guests will talk about for years.Your music, your way. Choose from an extensive song list on my website, from Canon in D to A Thousand Years, or request something completely unique. I offer solo harp, duo harp, harp and flute, string trio (harp, violin, cello), and a jazz band for receptions — plus specialized Indian wedding repertoire through my associate harpist, AnnaLisa. Personal attention, not an agency. When you book The Elegant Harp, you work directly with me — or with AnnaLisa if I'm already booked for your date. Every detail is handled with the same care and artistry, from your first consultation to your last song.I'd love to hear about your wedding plans. Reach out for a complimentary consultation — let's make your celebration unforgettable.

Woman-owned Business

28+ years in business

Speaks English, French, Italian

Small team (2-10 members)

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Instruments

Cello

Flute

Guitar

Harp

Keyboard

Piano

Saxophone

Violin

Vocals

Music Genres

Bollywood

Caribbean

Celtic

Classical

Folk

Indian

Jazz

Latin

Pop

Rock

Music Services

Live Music

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Rehearsal Dinner

Awards and Affiliations

12-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2024.2023.2022.+9 more.

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Meet the team

Esther Underhay
Owner
I absolutely LOVE playing for weddings! I’ve had the honor of performing for presidents, royalty, as a full-time harpist at The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach, and on Celebrity Cruises—but your wedding is what truly excites me. With over 20 years of experience and 2,000+ weddings played, I know that every love story is unique. That’s why I work closely with you to select the perfect music, whether it’s the timeless ‘Canon in D’ or the romantic ‘A Thousand Years.’ Let’s create a magical, elegant atmosphere that reflects you. I can’t wait to make your wedding day as special as you’ve always dreamed!
AnnaLisa Underhay
Harpist
AnnaLisa has performed all over the world on Celebrity Cruises, in Japan, and for a long term contract at the Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi, India. She always manages to wow her audiences including on stage on cruise ships, for presidents and prime ministers. When not traveling internationally AnnaLisa makes her home in South Florida, performing stage shows and for corporate and social events and weddings from Miami to Jupiter.

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The Elegant Harp provided beautiful, professional live music that elevated ceremonies and cocktail hours, with an extensive repertoire and willingness to learn special songs. Couples and guests praised the seamless performance, responsiveness, and easy communication. Highly recommended for weddings.

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Jessica M

We are so glad we chose The Elegant Harp for our wedding! Esther played the harp and Kathy played the violin for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and they were absolutely wonderful....

They even learned a song that was very special to my husband and me for our ceremony (On The Way to Cape May). One of the sweetest moments was when they happened to be nearby during our first look and thoughtfully played the song as we walked by on our way to take pictures. It was such a special and unexpected moment that we will always remember. They are incredibly talented and thoughtful, and we are so grateful they were part of our wedding day!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Jessica, for your kind words. It was such a privilege to perform for yo...

ur magical wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at the beautiful Casablanca in the 1000 Islands. There were so many precious moments. All the best to you and Andrew in your married life together.

Catherine C

We were so happy with Elegant Harp & Ensemble for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. From start to finish, they were professional, timely, and incredibly talented. One of ...

the things that stood out most was their extensive music repertoire. I chose a more difficult song from The Nutcracker to walk down the aisle to, and they executed it beautifully. It was such a special moment, and they brought my vision to life perfectly. Their music created the most elegant atmosphere for both our ceremony and cocktail hour, and so many of our guests commented on how wonderful they were. The ensemble was polished, seamless, and added such a sophisticated touch to the day. I am so grateful for their talent and professionalism and would highly recommend them to any couple looking for exceptional live music for their wedding or special event.

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Isabelle L

Esther was absolutely wonderful and added so much beauty and elegance to our wedding at The Breakers. From our very first conversation, she took the time to get to know us and trul...

y understand the atmosphere we wanted to create. Her song selection was incredible, she has an extensive repertoire with so many beautiful options, making it easy to personalize our ceremony. On the wedding day, she was not only incredibly talented, but also looked stunning in a beautiful gold dress that fit the setting perfectly. Her music created such a magical, romantic ambiance, and so many of our guests commented on how lovely it was. Esther was professional, kind, responsive, and a joy to work with from start to finish. We are so grateful she was part of our day and would recommend her wholeheartedly to any couple looking for a truly special harpist.

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Dear Isabelle, thank you so much for this glowing review! It was such a pleasure working w...

ith you from our very first chat to the big day at The Breakers Palm Beach. I’m so happy to hear that the music resonated with you and your guests and helped create the magical, romantic atmosphere you were dreaming of. You were both a joy to work with, and I truly appreciated the opportunity to personalize your ceremony repertoire. Hearing that your guests enjoyed the harp music as much as I enjoyed playing it for you makes my day. Wishing you a lifetime of wonderful memories together!

Emily G

Esther and her team were absolutely amazing! I wanted to have a harp at my wedding and having Esther and her team there during cocktail hour playing such beautiful music really add...

ed to my day. Everyone had such great tings to say and it really set the vibe going into the reception. Esther was so easy to work with and understood my vision with the music perfectly. 1000/10 experience!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Emily, for this incredibly kind review! It was such an honor to be part...

of your wedding day, and have my String Trio for your cocktail hour at the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale. It was the perfect setting overlooking the ocean. I’m so glad the music helped set the tone going into the reception, and it means a lot to hear your guests enjoyed it as well. You were truly a joy to work with—thank you for trusting me and my team with your vision. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!

Chelsea B

Esther is an absolute pleasure to work with and I can't recommend her enough! We hired a harp and flute duo for our wedding ceremony. The music was enchanting and everyone raved ab...

out it. Esther went above and beyond to learn a special song for my husband to walk down the aisle to and it meant a lot to us.

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Chelsea! It was truly a pleasure working with you, and I’m so honored y...

ou chose a harp and flute duo for your ceremony. I’m thrilled you and your guests found the music enchanting, and it means a lot to hear everyone raved about it. Learning the special song for your husband’s walk down the aisle was such a meaningful moment to be part of—thank you for trusting me with that. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!

Michelle G

Esther Underhay and her harp made our wedding ceremony at Boldt Castle "over the top" special. Esther put us at ease during the weeks leading up to our summer ceremony with her smi...

le, experience, and professionalism. The music was beautiful and she was even helpful in finding a violinist to accompany her per our late request. In a time when depending upon a vendor can result in disappointment, Esther was a brilliant choice and made coordinating with her effortless. We were so grateful to book her for our Castle Wedding.

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so very much, Michelle! It was such a pleasure working with you to help create t...

he beautiful wedding at Boldt Castle that you envisioned. And thanks for the pictures! All the best to you both! 💕🪉🎶🎻🏰❤️

Damaris

Thank you, Esther, for the beautiful music entertainment you provided for our magical wedding. You have an unmatched talent that makes a heart dance. I can't tell you enough how gr...

ateful we are to have had you and your band as part of our special day!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much for those incredibly beautiful words! It was an absolute honor to bring ...

the Jazz Trio to Mar-a-Lago for your wedding. It has been of my most special wedding memories, especially your reception. We were blessed to be a part of your special day. Knowing that the music made your "heart dance" is the greatest compliment I could receive. We truly loved being a part of your ceremony and reception, and we are just as grateful to have shared such a magical day with you both. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and many more reasons to dance!

Gabrielle T

Esther played the harp so beautifully at the ceremony and the piano was a great touch during our cocktail hour. I was so pleasant to work with Esther. Thank you so much!

Kassie K

I booked 2 harpist and it was so wonderful! Would highly recommend over a dj for the wedding ceremony, they made everything feel more personalized and lovely!

Ana Maria K

Choosing Esther and The Elegant Harp for our ceremony musicians was the best choice we could have made for our wedding day. She and her other musicians did a wonderful job, and Est...

her was so beautifully warm, kind, professional, and easy to work with. She communicated so well and always warmly and with flexibility. We even asked if she could learn a song that is dear to us that is not part of her repertoire, and she did so with optimal ease, skill and grace. We are deeply grateful for the beautiful work they did. It was the most magical musical bliss we could've had. We are certain that we chose the best musicians to make the best day of our lives even more magical, and we are SO thankful for that. Please choose this team for your wedding day - you will find them enchanting!!!

Rebecca P

From the very beginning, Ester at Elegant Harp set the beautiful tone for our daughter's reception!! Ester and her harp was the detail we were so excited about to make our guests ...

feel extra special, and create an atmosphere of romance, which is exactly what she did. My only regret, is as mother of the bride, and is that I did not get a chance to just sit and listen to her. Truly beautiful. Ester was so easy and very professional to work with. I highly recommend Elegant Harp and Ester Underhay. I will definitely use Elegant Harp for other occasions as well. Such a beautiful touch to any event!!!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so very much, Rebecca! It was absolutely beautiful at Frenchman's Reserve aand s...

uch a privilege to play the harp for Abigail and Stephen. Looking forward to the next event!!

Brianna C

Esther and her team were AMAZING. the ceremony was beautiful but their string trio took it to the next level. walking down to a song i was able to choose, that was special to my, n...

ow, husband and I, was so heartwarming. they also played during our cocktail hour which the guests seemed to also enjoy! it was beautiful and i can’t wait to listen back on our videos. thank you esther and team for an unforgettable wedding!!!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Brianna! It was so special to have my String Trio perform for your beau...

tiful wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at Breakers West. Your guests were very appreciative, But it was also such a joy to work with you through the process and help to make it all that you envisioned it to be. All the best to you both! xoxo

Katie M

Esther was amazing for our wedding! She played during our ceremony and cocktail hour and enhanced our day so much! She even learned Taylor Swift songs and made all my wildest dream...

s come true to walk down the aisle to Enchanted.

Joshua B

The Elegant Harp transformed our cocktail hour at the Mansion at Tuckahoe - Jensen Beach into a fairytale with their enchanting melodies. Their exceptional skill and artistry creat...

ed an atmosphere of pure magic. From classical compositions to contemporary tunes, every note was performed leaving a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. The professionalism and flexibility of The Elegant Harp were outstanding, ensuring a seamless experience from consultation to reception. Their music was more than just background; it was a focal point of our celebration, elevating the entire experience to new heights. If you're seeking elegance and sophistication for your wedding, The Elegant Harp is an absolute must-have. Their talent and dedication to perfection made our day unforgettable.

Valeria A

Esther played the harp during my wedding ceremony this past October 2023. The way she plays is so angelic and beautiful. Everyone at my wedding felt as though they walked into a Ho...

llywood movie. She was a dream and a perfect aspect to my wedding. I highly recommend Esther as your musician during your ceremony. She also has an amazing husband who is a pastor/reverend and officiates weddings. They are so professional and a perfect duo! Highly recommend!

Sammie L

Esther was amazing! She played so beautifully and the harp added the most special energy to our oceanside ceremony. Everyone loved it!

Gary H

Twenty years ago as we celebrated our 30th anniversary we hired Esther to play at our renewal service and were very pleased with her music. This year as we planned our 50th celebra...

tion we were absolutely thrilled to be able to hire Esther again. On both occasions she filled the room with her beautiful music. Esther fulfilled all our requests and then some. If you are looking for someone to create your music memories at your special occasion then there could not be anyone better than Esther Underhay.

Anna S

Such a beautiful and elegant touch to our garden party wedding! We had our wedding at the beautiful Boldt Castle in July 2023. Very reasonably priced and professional experience w...

ith an extensive selection of songs.

Hannah C

I had a destination wedding at the Boldt Castle in Alexandria Bay, NY. I live in Arkansas and communication was great with the company. It was very easy to setup the services long ...

distance and they made everything hassle free! It’s also a steal and reasonably priced. They’re very talented and the music is beautiful!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thanks so much, Hannah! I'm so glad that you were pleased with Shannon. I love to have Sha...

nnon "sub" for me when I am not able to be in the 1000 Islands region at the time of brides' weddings since I am only there between mid-June to mid-September. In this case I had to be at my eldest grandson's high school graduation. All the best to you both!

Ashley S

Absolutely beautiful! Esther and her team including AnnaLisa were absolutely wonderful and played the most beautiful music for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at PGA National...

. The Elegant Harp & Ensemble was very easy to work with and is a very unique experience for any wedding! It definitely adds that extra uniqueness that you're looking for! Thank you so much for the beautiful music and being a part of our special day.

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Ashley! AnnaLisa certainly enjoyed playing for your beautiful wedding a...

t the Mansion at Tuckahoe. All the best to you both!

Catie M

Esther was absolutely amazing to work with!!! She played both harp and piano at our wedding ceremony and reception in May and did a fantastic job. I was having difficulty selecting...

songs for the ceremony and she was so patient with me, helping me to pick songs over zoom by playing samples of each on her harp. I had so many guests comment on the relaxing environment that she created with her beautiful music. I highly recommend her to anyone searching for a harpist or pianist for their event.

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Catie. What a beautiful wedding at Benvenuto, such a pleasure to play t...

he harp and piano for your wedding. All the best to you and Chase!

Gabrielle P

We hired Esther to be a special part of our big day and she was awesome to work with. She was communicative, sweet, and very flexible! She offered a long list of music and services...

to even learn songs if there was anything in particular that we wanted to play that wasn’t on the list. Our guests also loved her and still talk about her when we talk about our wedding, I would hire Esther again and again! Thanks so much for the memories and being apart of our day! 😊

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Gabrielle. I LOVED playing for your beautiful wedding at The W Fort Lau...

derdale. I wish you and Stephen all the best!

jaclyn M

Esther and her team were absolutely wonderful and played the most beautiful music for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. I could not be happier with them - they are profession...

al, extremely talented, and truly listened to my musical interests and choices. Thank you Esther and Elegant Harp for being part of my special day!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Jaclyn! We loved being a part of yours and Jose's gorgeous wedding in P...

ort St. Lucie. What a beautiful setting, I had not been there before! Your family and guests were so gracious. And I loved your choice of music! All the best to you both!

Paul M

I cannot begin to find the words to express the level of beauty and ambience that Esther with her Elegant Harp Trio created for our daughters wedding. The quality of music and ove...

rall elegance provided for the Ceremony and Cocktail hour simply said was "outstanding". We could not be more happy for the results, as Esther hit the mark with her image and song options. Esther worked closely with our daughter to select appropriate song choices both on and off Esther's playlist. If you did not hear Esther play "Hallelujah" you are missing something wonderful. Esther's Elegant Harp Trio was on premise and set up to play well before our guests started to arrive, and we received rave revues from everyone. Simply stated if you want an elegant, entertaining and professional addition to your event, look no further. We highly recommend The Elegant Harp, they met any and all what we envisioned to make our daughters wedding special. Janice and Paul M

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you soo much for your kind words, Janice and Paul!! It was such a pleasure for The ...

Elegant Harp Trio made up of Harp, Violin, and Double Bass to play for your daughter's beautiful wedding at the lovely Crane Club. We loved their choices of music. All the best to you!

Michael B

Esther was wonderful to work with, and she made our wedding ceremony a memorable experience! She was accommodating with her time in helping us to choose which songs for her to pla...

y during the ceremony, and her recommendations were perfect! We can't thank you enough, Esther!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Dear Michael, Thank you so much! I was delighted to play for your lovely wedding at Gulfst...

ream Bath & Tennis Club. All the best to you both!

Monica Z

Absolutely incredible!! We hired Esther’s company for our wedding earlier this year and the harp and the lovley AnnaLisa playing it will be something we will always cherish foreve...

r!!! Extremely punctual and professionalism at its best ❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you Esther Underhay for making this possible 😊 😊😊

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Monica, thank you so much! Weddings at private homes are so lovely, the intimacy with your...

guests makes it even more special. It was certainly a delight for AnnaLisa to be a part of it. All the best to you both!

Alexa S

Esther was such a pleasure from start to finish! She added such a beautiful touch to our wedding. Highly recommend!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Alexa, your wedding at Living Sculpture Garden was totally amazing! Thank you so much for ...

the pleasure of being a part of it!

Daniella P

Esther was incredible and helped make my wedding ceremony so beautiful. She was communicative and organized. Highly recommend!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Daniella, Thank you so much! What a beautiful place to have a wedding...St. Paul the Apost...

le Catholic Church. Thank you for the privilege of being a part of it. God bless you both in your journey together.

Mike N

Do not hesitate to hire Esther to perform at a Boldt Castle wedding. From our first conversation with her it was apparent that Esther was one part of our wedding day that we would ...

not have to worry about. She walked us through choosing the perfect music for the ceremony & her playing set an unforgettable vibe as our guests arrived. She arrived promptly & was set up with plenty of time to spare. Professional, skilled & elegant, if Esther is available for your day, book her early & consider yourselves lucky!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Mike, What an unforgettable place to have a wedding...at the romantic Boldt Castle in the ...

1000 Islands, New York, and such a joy for me to be able to be a part of it! All the best to you both!

Sarah M

Esther was our harpist for our wedding ceremony at the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden in West Palm beach last week. She was INCREDIBLE! From the very beginning, she was professional a...

nd kind and had a wide selection of music to choose from which made it very easy for us to pick and choose what we liked. Esther was one of the vendors that took little to no oversite because she is just so experienced and excellent at her craft. Her music really set the tone for an extremely memorable day. I would recommend Esther to perform with her harp to anyone who is planning an event :)

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Sarah! It was such a pleasure to be a part of yours and Zachery's weddi...

ng at the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden, and assist with making it all that you dreamed it to be. Ideal weather, lovely setting, and beautiful couple. Perfect. All the best to you both!

Erin D

Esther was amazing! She is a very easy and responsive vender to work with. She has a great selection of music to pick from and was also willing to learn new music for us which we a...

re very appreciative of!! Esther played during our ceremony and cocktail hour. Her music is beautiful and I am jealous my guests got to spend more time listing to her music than I did! Thank you Esther, we are so grateful we had you at our wedding!!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Erin! It was a delight to play the harp for your beautiful wedding at T...

he Inn at Granview in Ogdensburg, NY on the banks the St. Lawrence River. I wish you and Michael all the best!

Mary M

Esther was so wonderful to work with while setting our intentions for the musicality we wanted present for our pre ceremony and wedding ceremony, into cocktail hour. Esther was pat...

ient, accommodating, and listened to our requests and made sure everything we wanted was carried out. I could not have asked for a more beautiful string ensemble!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Mary, for your kind words! It was indeed such a pleasure to have The El...

egant Harp String Trio perform for your wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at The Addison in Boca Raton. And I certainly enjoyed learning the new songs you requested. All the best to you both!

Larisa M

Esther and the band were off the chart amazing!!! Esther played the harp as we walked down the aisle, and even honored our request and played the Muppet theme for the recessional....

We added a saxophone for the cocktail hour and the jazz band for the reception. From our first dance: "At Last" to the final song of the night, everything was perfect. In the words of my husband: "The jazz band just blew it out of the water. They are amazing!" Thank you so much to Esther, Julius and the entire band for helping make our wedding a dream come true! --Larisa and Howard

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Larisa for your lovely review! On behalf of the Jazz Band and myself it...

was certainly our pleasure to be a part of your beautiful wedding at the Wanderer's Club. You and Howard were a joy to work with throughout the whole planning process. I wish you both all the best! Musically yours, Esther

Mariah Christine M

Breathtaking proforance! my wedding was outside and Esther is one of the most dedicated and professional women I've ever met she made my wedding u forgettable with her performance!...

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Mariah! It was such a privilege for Pastor Paul to officiate and for me...

to play the harp for your beautiful ceremony at Jupiter Lighthouse. With light rain on again off again, you showed such grace. All the best to you both! Musically yours, Esther

Madelyn S

Esther was amazing to work with and her beautiful music took our wedding ceremony to a whole new level. She is elegant, talented, and so incredibly professional. Highly recommend.

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Madelyn! What a beautiful wedding in the lovely ...

setting of the St. Lawrence River at The Inn at GranView in Ogdensburg, NY. All the best to you both! Musically yours, Esther

Samantha B

I am SO happy I hired Esther to play the harp at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. She was absolutely amazing. Everyone said how elegant her performance was and she truly m...

ade our event. She even learned songs that were not in her library that we requested she perform at our wedding. I cannot say enough good things about her and highly recommend hiring her to perform at your next event!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Samantha, thank you so very much! It was such a delight to be a part of your beautiful wed...

ding ceremony and cocktail hour at The Palms Hotel in Miami Beach. All the best to you both!

Shainna B

We have been lucky to experience Esther's talent ( in addition grace, collaboration, organization, efficiency, and kindness) twice! We hired her for ceremony music in 2017, and to ...

celebrate our 5th anniversary we knew she would be the perfect person to help us revisit our special day. I will keep this short and sweet, but if you are wondering if you should contact Esther keep in mind that we valued her so much that 5 years later we hired her again.

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Shainna, It was indeed lovely to be a part of your wedding 5 years ago. And I feel very ho...

nored that you called me to play for your 5th anniversary. It was so very special to again celebrate with you in this way. Thank you so much! Musically yours, Esther

Michelle Y

Having Esther Underhay play her beautiful harp at our wedding at Boldt Castle, 1000 Islands, NY, this summer was one of the best decisions I made. From our very first conversation,...

to the planning session, to the day of the event, Esther was pleasant, easy to work with and very professional. Because of her years of experience playing at weddings, she was able to give me guidance and suggestions in picking the perfect music for our ceremony. Best of all, she had played many times at our venue, so she needed no help or direction from anyone to set up. One of my favorite memories from that day was nervously waiting in the dressing room and then hearing her begin to play. I knew that meant our family and friends were arriving. Thank you, Esther, for making our special day even better.

Giselle H

Ms. Underhay and her team did an amazing job. They played during my cocktail hour and it absolutely elevated the event. I am so happy I was able to have her as part of my special...

day!!! I will definitely use her for any future events that deserve an extra touch of class.

Lindsey P

Esther is absolutely amazing! She is extremely accommodating to make sure your wedding is exactly what you want. I had my sister sing as I walked down the aisle, and Esther went ou...

t of her way to practice with her prior to the wedding to ensure everything would be perfect. She is extremely talented with what she does and you can't beat the price. I am so happy we found her and would highly recommend!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Lindsey, for your lovely words of gratitude. It was wonderful to be a p...

art of your beautiful wedding at Sundy House, one of my very favorite venues for a wedding. I am so happy that your wedding was not canceled in spite of the crazy year we have had navigating through this pandemic! It was truly a joy to share my music with you and your guests on your beautiful day. Sending you and Rob many blessings for 2022 and beyond! All my best, Esther

Tadena S

From the initial conversation, to the consultation session and to the actual day - Esther was gracious, pleasant and so easy to work with! Not only was Esther professional but als...

o very flexible. I had a number of songs that I chose to be played during the prelude and the processional for all the other attendants, however, I had a hard time selecting the song that my husband and I would walk down to. My husband and I searched the internet and found and heard a harp cover of "All My Life" by KCI and JoJo - and we knew immediately that that is the song that we wanted Esther to play while we walked down the aisle. She did not have the music but she found the music and she played it so beautifully at our Blessing Ceremony! We weren't the only ones happy with Esther. In fact, several guests commented at how wonderfully she played and how soothing the music selection was. It was truly elegant just as the name suggests and the perfect addition to our big day! We would have it no other way. Thank you again Esther for being a blessing during our Blessing Ceremony! I would not hesitate to select you again for any future events. To all - if you want an elegant and sophisticated component for your ceremony or big day - hire The Elegant Harp. Thank you.

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Tadena! Your wedding was absolutely beautiful at Frenchman's Reserve. T...

he robes and crowns in your ceremony was a new beautiful element to me. You truly looked regal. God bless you both in your journey together.

Michelle P

Esther was professional and very easy to work with for our wedding. Her music is so beautiful and it was perfect for our small intimate wedding. I couldn’t be any happier with our ...

choice! This was a 2nd wedding for both of us and we wanted something elegant and sophisticated for our special day. Esther and her Harp were perfect!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Michelle! You were amazing to work with, and I loved performing for you...

r beautiful wedding at Lighthouse Point Yacht Club. Thank you for the privilege of being a part of it. All the best to you both!

tammy S

Esther was amazing!! Thank you so much!!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Tammy! It was a delight to be a part of your lovely wedding in Fort Pie...

rce!

Cristina F

Esther was the harpist at my wedding and she did an amazing job! She was always very professional, responsive and helpful throughout the process. She has a large selection of music...

and upon request learned to play a song from one of my husband's favorite video games (Zelda's Lullaby) - we had a lot of Zelda fans and they were thrilled to hear it! I highly recommend hiring her for your wedding if you are considering it. You will not regret it!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Cristina! I enjoyed learning your request! And I had not been to Hacian...

da los Robles in Miami. What a lovely venue for your wedding! All the best to both of you!

Allison R

Esther was amazing. We had so many compliments on her music and how pretty it was. We had to postpone our wedding a whole year due to Covid and she was very easy to communicate wit...

h during that time.

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Allison, Thank you so much! Your wedding was absolutely beautiful at Breakers West Country...

Club. I know it was a challenging time having to postpone it, but I'm sure that it was worth the wait. All the best to you both!

Annette M

Esther was the harpist at my daughter's wedding and she played beautiful music for the occasion with an elegant touch. She was so accommodating to the end. My daughter had to postp...

oned her wedding couple of times due to covid-19 and had to change dates & venue and Esther hung in there for us. Thank you so much for the beautiful music you provided. She also played Despacito my daughter requested, beautiful job!!!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Annette! It was indeed a privilege to be a part of Miranda's beautiful ...

wedding at Tuckahoe Mansion with Pastor Paul officiating. I'm so glad she had requested "Despacito". I love it; it has become one of my favorite songs! All the best to you all!

Anna O

Esther was amazing! We booked her for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and everyone loved her! She is very professional but still nice and personable. It really added that ex...

tra special touch to our day. Highly recommend!!!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you soo much, Anna! I just loved playing for your wedding at Walton House in Homeste...

ad. I had not been there before, it is so beautiful! Loved the peacocks strutting around. And thanks for introducing me to the song "Reckless Love"...it has become a favorite of mine. All the best to you both! xoxo

Helen B

I contacted Esther and was so happy she was available for my Daughter's wedding. She was so kind and very accommodating. My daughter changed her mind a few times about the music. E...

sther did research on some songs we wanted played to be able to play them. She was happy to accompany a soloist sing Ave Maria. I had a quartet, they played prior to the wedding, during the ceremony and during the cocktail hour. Esther was easy to contact, helpful and so pleasant. I would hire her in a heartbeat> Maybe when the next daughter gets married. You will not be disappointed when hiring her and her colleagues.

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Helen! I absolutely loved working with you to help make your daughter’s...

dreams a reality. It certainly was worth the effort to research and the quartet learn the songs from “Bridgerton “, I LOVE them. The wedding was incredibly beautiful at the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale. I look forward to the possibility of perhaps working with you again for your next daughter’s wedding. But no rush! All the best to you and yours, Esther

Sarah W

AnnaLisa was the harpist at our wedding. She took the time prior to wedding day to do a call with me to review my song choices and even make beautiful song recommendations. She was...

so sweet! The harp was just beautiful and provided such an elegant touch to our ceremony and cocktail hour. I am so happy we had AnnaLisa to provide such beautiful music on our special day!

Jessica P

Esther was such a delight to have play at our wedding!! Her music was so peaceful, elegant and really brought a wonderful feel to the ceremony. It set the tone for the ceremony and...

I couldn't have imagined anything else! We were so happy with her performance and it exceeded our expectations!

Response from The Elegant Harp & Ensemble: Harpist Esther Underhay

Thank you so much, Jessica! It was a delight to perform on the harp for your beautiful we...

dding at Cheeca Lodge in Islamoralda. All the best to you both!

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