Stephanie Babirak, Harpist

Stephanie Babirak is a harpist based in New York City and Portland, Maine. She has classical and orchestral training and plays weddings across New York, Maine and New England, and she will travel.

Music for your ceremony

This is an LGBTQ+-owned business. A solo harpist can give a ceremony a quiet, personal sound, and Stephanie says she can learn almost any song. That means you can walk in to a song that matters to you, whether classical, jazz or a pop favorite arranged for harp.

What she plays

• Traditional and classical wedding music
• Processionals and recessionals
• Cocktail hour jazz and harp versions of modern hits
• Requests learned for your song choices

Planning the music

Send your song list early, since new arrangements need time to be learned. Pick separate pieces for the processional, the entrance of each partner and the recessional.

Ask about the harp setup. A harp needs level ground, shade and protection from wind and damp, so outdoor ceremonies need a covered position. Confirm how early she arrives and what access she needs for loading.

If you are marrying in a church or hall, check whether the venue has rules for outside musicians.

Where she plays

She is available in New York City, across New York State, in Maine and throughout New England. Ask about travel costs for farther locations.

Questions answered

Can she play a song I choose?

Yes. She says she can learn nearly any song, so share your requests as early as you can.

Does she play outside the city?

Yes. She works in New York, Maine and New England and will travel.