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Helen-Elizabeth
Naylor plays the new gold and walnut Vega Special by Aoyama
Harps. The Vega 46 has been designed for busy performers who require
an easily transportable harp. The compact size allowed by its 46
string compass makes this harp smaller and more lightweight for
ease of movement within wedding venues etc, while the extended
soundboard provides the sound projection and volume needed by function
harpists. Quality carved decoration to pillar and pedestal and
arabesque decoration to the soundboard lend a classic air to the
Vega's appearance.
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Helen-Elizabeth has performed at most of the top wedding venues in Derbyshire and Oxfordshire providing live musical accompaniment for wedding ceremonies in both church and civil locations.
She is resident harpist at Morley Hayes and Weston Park.
"The Celebrated Joseph Haydn in a conversation with Mr Sebastian Erard observed to the latter that most instruments struck the ear only, but the Harp touched the heart."
Beautiful
live music can enhance any wedding ceremony whether you are getting
married in church or at a civil venue. Whether it be during the
Signing of the Register, Ceremony, Drinks Reception or Wedding
Breakfast, harp music creates the perfect ambience for all to enjoy.
The magical 'fairy tale' sound of the harp is capable of transforming
a special event, into an elegant, emotional experience. It is for
this reason that harpists are often booked to perform at functions
such as wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts,
dinner dances and similar events. The additional benefit of engaging
the services of a harpist for such events is that guests can talk
without the music being intrusive on the conversation. Most of
our harpists have a wide repertoire, ranging from the classical
greats, traditional folk, jazz and show tunes through to popular
artists such as Elton John, Sting, etc.
She has a wide repertoire of classical and popular music to suit a variety of tastes. If you have a particular request not currently in her repertoire she is happy to learn/arrange the music where possible.
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Also Available:-
Harp and Voice - Music for your wedding ceremony.
Harpist Kathryn Angharad Lewis and Soprano Helen-Elizabeth Williams.
Church ceremonies where no choir is available a specialty.
Testimonials
"Thank you for playing the harp at our wedding at Morley Hayes, it was so beautiful and made the day perfect"
Janice and David
I would like to thank you for performing at Belvoir on Sunday, the feed back was one of delight and a wonderful performance! The guests were highly complimentary of you both and asked me to arrange you to return with a full compliment of players, as they would love to hear you all playing. So I hope you would like to return probably in the spring, if so I will keep you informed of dates.
Brian Phillips
Helen - So many sincere thanks for your performance at the celebration of my 80th birthday. I just knew I wanted a harpist to make my day. You succeeded - from the moment of the very first notes I knew I had made the right choice. It could not have been better! Many of my guests commented how lovely it was. Just perfect with a range of beautiful tunes. Our vicar, Paul, (there were 6 vicars there) said 'Am I in heaven, good food, good company and a harpist'! You helped to create a happy atmosphere which most people commented on. Your stamina amazed me as you kept on playing - your choice - with no intake of food etc. I thank you for making it a day of lovely memories which will last for ever. I am happy to say the charity box raised £350. Many blessings.
Beryl Bailey
"Thank you for playing such beautiful
music at our wedding on the 19th July. It made it really special.
Our little boy especially loved it and still likes watching it
on the DVD!!"
Mark and Rachel Halfpenny.
"We are writing to thank you for the excellent
performance you gave at Kate and Jason's wedding, it really did
contribute to what was a wonderful day for us and them. We like
to thank you for your professional approach to both pre wedding
consultation and to the way you set up and played your most beautiful
instrument on the day"
Alan and Margaret Davies
- Kate and Jason's wedding at Sketchley Grange Hotel
"To Helen, Thank you for your beautiful
harp playing. You made our day so special and memorable, many guests
commented on how wonderful you were and you made a lot of the men
cry"
Natalie and Grant Morley
Hayes 25th May 2008
"To Helen, I would just like to say how
beautiful you made our wedding reception at the Gateway Hotel,
everyone has commented how good you were"
Kerry and Michael Bradbury
- Nottingham Gateway Hotel May 2008
"May I take this opportunity to thank
you for being extremely friendly, helpful and professional. You
have always been welcoming and efficient in answering and dealing
with all our enquiries. You have made our experience most enjoyable,
special and non stressful"
Natalie Bough, Morley Hayes
25 May 2008
"Thank you so much for playing the
music at our wedding. It helped make the ceremony very special
and lots of our guests commented on the music"
Sarah and Peter Wilton
"Steve and I would like
to say a big Thank You for playing the harp so wonderfully
at the drinks reception of our wedding"
Claire and
Steve Dilks
"Your playing, Helen,
was superb and quite inspirational - I had so many compliments
for you"
Bridget
Yates
Wedding
Ceremony from £265.00
Includes Consultation Session (choosing music - the music you choose
is the soundtrack to your special day. At your consultation you
can choose your favourite music, hear wonderful new pieces and
decide on a final programme), 20 minutes of music as the guests
arrive, the processional, music for the signing of the register
and recessional.
Drinks Reception from £235.00
Includes up to 90 mins of music as guests arrive at the venue,
during the photographs, before the wedding breakfast.
Wedding Breakfast from £235.00
Includes 90 mins of music during the meal and up to the speeches.
Drinks Reception & Wedding Breakfast from £350.00
Wedding Ceremony and Drinks Reception from £400.00
Wedding Ceremony, Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast from £500.00
50% deposit secures the date that you have booked with 50%
balance being payable in cash on the day or by cheque 7 days before.
Please e-mail or telephone 01332 540540 for a quote.
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Helen-Elizabeth offers preferential rates for all bookings made for Morley Hayes.
Helen-Elizabeth
and her ensemble are once again delighted to be the resident
harpists at Weston Park, Staffordshire and Morley Hayes Resort,
Morley, Derbyshire.
Helen-Elizabeth
is resident harpist at Morley Hayes, Whether you are looking for
a 4 star luxury hotel in Derbyshire, an expansive conference venue
with Wi-Fi and full meeting facilities, the perfect wedding venue
for your civil wedding or simply the best food and drink at our
fantastic bars and restaurant, Morley Hayes is the ideal destination
for you.
Morley Hayes
Main Road
Morley
Derbyshire
DE7 6DG
Helen-Elizabeth offers preferential rates for functions taking place at Weston Park.
Helen-Elizabeth and her ensemble are once again delighted to be the resident harpists at Weston Park, Staffordshire and Morley Hayes Resort, Morley, Derbyshire.
The
stunning buildings boast as much character as any English castle
and the history contains as many stories as any royal home; Weston
is surely the most welcoming of all stately homes.
Whether welcoming royalty for a wedding, G8 Summit leaders for a conference, clients for a business event, schools for an educational visit, specialist groups or families on a day out, Weston has a unique 'family home' appeal.
Guests and visitors alike can admire the grandeur of the architecture, elegance of the interior and splendour of the many collections. Helen also offers preferential rates for functions taking place at Weston Park.
Weston Park
Weston-under-Lizard
Nr Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 8LE
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