Oona Linnett is a professional harpist of many years experience, available for weddings and functions in Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. She offers a wide repertoire of music in different styles from classical, to Celtic, to modern, tailored for the particular special occasion and helping to create the perfect ambience for your event. *Based in the North West Oona Linnett is a highly sought after Wedding Harpist... Book early*

Having gained a Bachelor of Music degree from Edinburgh University in 1984, Oona continued her studies on the harp with renowned harpists Eira-Lynn Jones and Elinor Bennett, to achieve a Performers' Diploma (DipABRSM), followed by a Masters degree at the University of Wales in harp performance and the study of music of the Celtic countries.

Whatever the occasion Oona's musicianship and professionalism are always very well-received, as can be seen from the many testimonials by delighted previous clients.

Oona has established a busy and successful career as a freelance harpist, with such diverse engagements as a cocktail evening for the Duke of Westminster to a Valentines' 'Singles Evening' for Safeway Supermarket, as well as numerous weddings and corporate events.

Weddings
Choosing the perfect music is a very important part of your wedding day. Of all the instruments, the harp really comes into its own in helping to achieve the right ambience, turning your special day into a graceful and emotional occasion that you and your guests will remember forever.

Creating a relaxed, calm atmosphere when played before and during the Ceremony, the harp will lend an air of simple elegance, enhancing those special moments with its rich, romantic sound and dramatic visual impact.

After the Ceremony, its beautiful tones will permeate unobtrusively while guests mingle and chat during the Champagne Reception and/or Wedding Breakfast.

The following packages are available:

- Ceremony (approx. 25-60 mins)
- Drinks Reception (1 hour)
- Wedding Breakfast (2 hours)
- Ceremony and Drinks Reception (approx. 2 hours from start of Ceremony)
- Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast (3 hours)
- Ceremony and Wedding Breakfast (approx. 4-5 hours from start of Ceremony, with break during Drinks Reception) 
 
The Wedding Ceremony- For a church service, or a civil marriage/ partnership, music can be provided at the following points: prior to the Ceremony for the arrival of guests (about 10-15 minutes), for the entrance of the bride, the signing of the register and the exit of the couple. The choice of music is a personal one, though some suggestions may be found in the sample set list.

The Drinks Reception- The harp can help provide a focal point and interest and a welcoming ambience during this rather busy point in the day's proceedings, while guests are chatting and photographs are being taken. When the weather is warm it is possible to take the harp outside if that is where the guests are, provided there is a shady, warm and dry spot available, and that there is no threat of rain.

The Wedding Breakfast- Oona will usually start playing during the 'receiving line', as guests are being individually greeted by the bride and groom before entering the room. She will then continue playing throughout the meal until coffee is served, taking one short break halfway.

Emma Johnson – Wedding
Hi Matt, Would just like to say thank you to Oona for doing such a perfect job on my wedding day, can you please pass on my thanks to her as unfortunately I did not get to thank her in person and feel quite bad about that.

Amy and Paul Snape – Wedding
Thank you so much for playing the music at our wedding, it was beautiful – just perfect. Lots of love and best wishes

Clare and Paul Miles – Wedding
Just wanted to say a big thank you for playing at our wedding on 28th May 2005. It sounded wonderful and really set the mood for us. We really enjoyed it and lots of people commented on it afterwards, may requesting a C.D. if you have them?

Pat Nunt – Party
Thank you for making my Birthday even more special. I have received so many comments praising your playing, and how you added to the day.

Susan Worrall – Wedding
Many thanks for providing the music for our daughter’s wedding this last Saturday. My husband and I were delighted by your playing and by your choice of music during the ceremony and afterwards. I cannot think of another instrument that would be better suited to the occasion of a wedding.

The Carr Family – Wedding
Just a little note to say many thanks for choosing and playing such beautiful music at Laura and Simon’s wedding on Saturday. We all thought it was a perfect complement to the ceremony and the wedding breakfast and the best man has now decided that he wants to learn to play the harp!