Jessica Schaeffer, Harp
- Asheville, NC
- Harpist
- 36 Verified Bookings
Sarah M. said “I have always dreamt of having a harpist play at my wedding. I was hesitant on getting one since wedding planning is expensive in general. But I believe…”
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Victoria Parrish, Harpist is a contemporary wedding harpist based in Asheville, North Carolina. Victoria has over two decades of experience and enjoys working with couples to add a magical touch to their special day. She boasts a full repertoire of classical and romantic music and arranges her own medleys and popular music too! Some of Victoria’s favorite performances include touring renowned concert halls in Austria including St. Peter's Cathedral and Melk Abbey and performing alongside the Stanford Symphony Orchestra and the American Youth Harp Ensemble. She cherishes the opportunity to be a part of each couple’s special day and approaches each event with professionalism and passion.
Tori Parrish, the Luxury Harpist, is an exceptional professional musician based out of Asheville, NC. Folkmoot USA was thrilled with Tori’s gratis performance of enchanting Italian melodies at our Summer Soireé, an international affair that celebrated diverse cultural cuisines and music from around the globe. The evening was transformed as her grand orchestral harp resonated with exquisite tones that captivated our patrons. Tori’s presence added a touch of sophistication and elegance to the evening. Folkmoot USA is deeply grateful for Tori's friendship, generous contribution and support.
Tori is an incredibly talented performer and left my party guests in awe after the performance! Tori is extremely professional, prompt, communicative, and diligent in all aspects of their art form and business practices! The online booking form, reminders, and review process are streamlined and professional. You’ll be getting a gem of a performer as well as an efficient booking process! Highly recommended!!!
I knew I really wanted harp music to accompany my wedding ceremony, and as I searched for a harpist, I listened to sample pieces by a few different musicians. Tori’s style was exactly what I was looking for - the beautiful, lilting, classic sound you hear in your head when you think of harp music. I contacted her and we were immediately able to connect to talk about a date, possible music selections, and the booking process. Tori’s communication was thorough yet simple, so even though I didn’t have a wedding planner, I easily understood what I needed to do and when, what I was getting, and how things would work leading up to and including the day of the event.
I ended up being a lot more selective on music choices than I thought I would be, and Tori was happy to accommodate all of my requests! Her repertoire is extensive. She even arranged a custom piece for us that was a very special, personal addition to our wedding day.
Everything was picture perfect on the day of our outdoor ceremony. All of our guests were super impressed by the live harp music. They said it was so lovely, I wish I had been able to sit and enjoy the prelude with them! In addition to providing the perfect sound, both Tori and the harp were a visually stunning addition to our ceremony. Book her - you and your guests will be in for a treat!
Tori’s presence at our wedding celebration made our day incredibly special and relaxing! Having Tori playing the harp during the prelude and ceremony was a treat - we could hear the harp music as we finished getting ready! Even our guests on zoom heard the music and couldn't stop talking about how beautiful it was. The whole process of working with Tori was streamlined, professional and effortless! They communicated promptly and provided comprehensive details well in advance of the day to ensure everything was coordinated. Tori also made the process of choosing music so easy. Other than our song for walking down the aisle, we didn’t have strong preferences. Tori got to know our personalities and preferences and made music choices for us that fit the mood of our gathering and ceremony perfectly! We heard some samples of the music during our planning session and were already touched and tearing up. Working with Tori was truly one of the least stressful parts of planning the wedding and we never had to worry about music in the ceremony. We also cried when they sent us the special recording of their arrangement of Ben Platt’s “So Will I” that we loved for walking down the aisle. It was so special to have personalized and unique music arranged for our day, and a commemorative recording we can listen to forever. We cannot recommend Tori highly enough! Thank you so much Tori!!
Tori was beautiful and very professional. She was very well received by our members and set the tone for the entire event.
I highly recommend her for any event. I will definitely use her again in the future.
Response from Victoria Parrish Harpist:
Thank you Charlene! I had such a wonderful time at Easter Brunch. I look forward to working together for future events.
Tori ruly made our wedding extra special! Her expertise in everything from classical music to contemporary arrangements was very impressive and exactly what we wanted for our ceremony and reception. She was an attentive listener when it came to what we were envisioning for our wedding, but also provided great suggestions of her own that fit our vision perfectly. Her playing was really a stunning contribution to our special occasion. I could not recommend her enough!
Victoria, was a wonderful harp player and very professional. Her music was excellent! I would certainly book her again. Thank you Victoria!
Price Range: $100-$850+ per event
Gig Length: 60 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
I provide music for weddings and events all throughout the engagement journey. I am extremely creative and love showcasing the amazing textures and melodies of the harp. Do you have a fun, unique idea for your wedding? I'm your harpist! Are you not sure what all the harp has to offer? Let me walk you through it and help you pick out repertoire that fits YOUR needs.
I offer a free consultation for each of my clients to discuss how I can make your wedding day special! At our consultation, we will meet to discuss your dreams for your ceremony. We will tailor music to fit your needs, and this is your opportunity to request any special music or arrangements.
My most popular package is $500 and includes the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour performance. See pricing below for more details!
I am a classical harpist with over twenty years of experience, and I love working with couples to add a magical touch to their special day. I have a full repertoire of classical and romantic music, and I arrange my own medleys and popular music as well! I have performed in weddings in North Carolina, California and Tennessee and with the Stanford Symphony Orchestra and the American Youth Harp Ensemble. Some of my favorite performances were touring renowned concert halls in Austria including St. Peter's Cathedral and Melk Abbey. Now, I'm based in Asheville, NC and work with students of all ages sharing the joys of the harp.
Any specific music requested by the wedding party/client shall be provided at least two months before the above event.
If any amplification is desired by the wedding party/client agrees to specify one week in advance and/or provide it.
Victoria requires a space (minimum) of six square feet (flat concrete or wood surface).
The set-up committee for the event or the wedding party agrees to provide one person to assist with the unloading and reloading of the harp (weight, 85 lb.)
June 05, 2022 • 12:00pm - 9:00pm | Private Wedding |
May 22, 2022 • 12:30pm - 9:30pm | Grand Bohemian Wedding |
April 29, 2022 • 11:00am - 8:00pm | Biltmore Wedding |
April 17, 2022 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Easter Party |
September 21, 2021 • 12:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding |
December 01, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Surprise |
October 09, 2015 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Corporate Event |
A sample of music I might play at your event!
Classical
“Chanson Dans La Nuit” Carlos Salzedo
"Etude No. 2" Pozzoli
"Etude No. 16" Pozzoli
“Menuet” Carlos Salzedo
“Nataliana” Deborah Henson-Conant
"Pachelbel Canon in D" Pachelbel
“Seguiddilla” Carlos Salzedo
“Sonata En Re” Mateo Albeniz
“Sonata in C Minor” G.S. Dussek
"Trois Gymnopedies" Satie
“Giga” Arcangelo Corelli Etudes/Orchestral
“Entr’Acte to the 3rd Act of Carmen” Ch. Delsaux
“The Water is Wide” Luigi Zaninelli
“The Ash Grove” M.Z. Lucchetti
Disney
“A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes” From Walt Disney’s “Cinderella”
“A Whole New World” From Walt Disney’s “Aladdin”
“La La Lu” From Walt Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp”
“Something There” From Walt Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”
"Tale as Old as Time" from Beauty and the Beast
Contemporary/Romantic
"A Summer Place"
"And I Love You So"
"Ave Maria"
Bridal March "Here Comes the Bride"
"Endless Love" Diana Ross & Richie
"From This Moment" Shanie Twain
"Lady"
"Let It Be Me"
“My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic
"My Love"
"My Own True Love"
"Morning has Broken"
"O Perfect Love"
"Raindrops Keep Fallin on my Head"
"Somewhere In Time"
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz
"Tammy" Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
"The Rose" Amanda McBroom
"The Prayer" Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster
"The Wind Beneath My Wings"
"Trumpet Tune"
"Trumpet Voluntary"
"Time to Say Goodbye"
"Through the Eyes of Love"
"Wedding Song (There Is Love)"
Folk Tunes
“Amazing Grace” arranged for harp by Rhett Barnwell
“A Riddle” (German Folk-Song)
“Barbara Allen” (English Ballad)
“En Roulant” (French-Canadian Singing-Game)
“Lavender’s Blue” (English Folk Song)
“Le Bon Petit Roi d’Yvetot” (French Folk-Song)
“Lota” (Swedish Folk-Tune)
“Night Song” (Slavonic Folk-Song)
“Rain Song” (Bohemian Folk-Song)
“Shepherd’s Cradle-Song” (Swedish Folk Tune)
“The Bluebells of Scotland” (Scottish Folk-Song)
“The Keel Row” (Scottish Folk Song)
“The Keys of Heaven” (English Folk-Song)
“The Wonderful Inn” (German Folk-Song)
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas”
Carlos Salzedo, Andrea Blanchfield, Marjorie Chauvel, Deborah Honson-Conant
Minimum space of six square feet (flat concrete or wood surface).
At least one person from the event or wedding party to assist with with the unloading and reloading of the harp (85 lb).
If any amplification is desired by the wedding party/client agrees to specify one week in advance and/or provide it.
Any specific music requested by the wedding party/client shall be provided at least two months before the above event.
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