Live harp music sounds different when you can see the room, the light, and the people it’s holding.
Here, you can listen, watch, and imagine how the Hawaiian harp might feel at your own celebration.
Experience the Hawaiian Harp
Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u, E Ku'u Morning Dew , Pua Lilia performed at Haiku Gardens, August 5, 2024I’m Pumehana, The Hawaiian Harpist.
I’ve spent decades weaving live harp music into weddings, intimate celebrations, luxury boutiques, and quiet moments in nature across Oʻahu and beyond.
On this page, you’ll find a small window into that world: real couples, real events, real locations in Hawaiʻi.
Use these clips to sense the atmosphere, hear different styles, and notice how harp music gently holds a room without overpowering conversation.
Start Here:
The Harp in Motion
Honolulu Museum of Art, June 18, 2025 for the Mary Cassatt Private ReceptionFeatured Performance
“Stairway to Heaven” is one of the most requested songs I play on the harp. Familiar, dramatic, and unexpected in all the best ways. This classic rock favorite offers a glimpse of the sound I’ll be bringing to Tacoma in July. Elegant and a little surprising.
Upcoming Performances
Join Us for an Unforgettable Night!
Hawaiian Harp Meets Puget Sound Strings is coming to McMenamin’s Elk Temple in Tacoma, Washington, for a spectacular one-night-only performance!
**When:** Wednesday, July 29, 2026
**Doors Open:** 7 PM
**Show Starts:** 8 PM
Get ready to be swept away by the enchanting sounds of the Hawaiian harp intertwined with the vibrant strings of Puget Sound. Gather your friends, grab a drink, and immerse yourself in this unique musical experience. Don’t miss out on a night filled with captivating melodies and unforgettable memories! See you there!
Ceremony Music, As it Really Feels
Four Seasons O'ahu at Ko Olina, Ocean Lawn, Wedding Ceremony, February 20, 2025How Live Harp Music Supports a Ceremony
All ceremony music is customized in real time to your pacing, venue, and vision.Prelude ~ Guests Arriving
Alongside fresh florals, live harp music signals that every detail has been thoughtfully considered. Prelude with live harp music welcomes your guests and sets the atmosphere as the ceremony begins. Each song is thoughtfully chosen to create calm, anticipation, and a natural unfolding of the moment.
Processional ~ The Walk In
As the ceremony begins, the harp adapts fluidly, unhurried, expressive, or celebratory as desired. Live music allows for subtle real-time adjustments, gracefully accommodating unexpected pauses, timing shifts, or playful moments while maintaining a polished, serene atmosphere.
Ceremony Underscore
Live harp music provides flexibility that recorded tracks simply cannot. Whether accommodating emotional pauses, ceremonial transitions, or minor timing adjustments, such as the rings being prepared, dresses arranged, or brief delays, the music responds gracefully in real time.
During readings and transitions, the harp sustains the atmosphere without intruding. This is where live music matters most: supporting the flow of the ceremony while allowing every moment to land naturally.
Recessional ~ “The Just Married Exit”
At the moment, everyone has been waiting for Congratulations, and the Kiss live harp music allows for precise timing, often marked by a luminous harp glissando that carries beautifully through the open air.
As the couple exits, the energy lifts naturally. The music becomes joyful and full, complementing applause, cheers, and the sounds of the surroundings without overpowering them. From there, the harp continues seamlessly through certificate signing, family photos, and early celebrations, supporting the flow as guests enjoy refreshments and transition toward the cocktail reception.
Live music doesn’t rush these moments — it adapts to them, allowing the ceremony to unfold gracefully in any setting.
COCKTAILS, DINNER & AFTERNOON CELEBRATIONS
Once the formalities are done, the harp becomes the gentle backdrop to conversation, photos, and toasts.
Halekulani – Private Reception
Live harp music during a post-ceremony cocktail reception on the Kawehewehe Lawn at the Halekulani Hotel, adding warmth and elegance as guests gather and celebrate. Song ~ Theme from Star Trek Haiku Gardens – Prelude
Gentle harp music is woven into a garden ceremony at Haiku Gardens, setting a calm, romantic atmosphere as guests arrive. Song ~ Dahil Sa IyoHonolulu Museum of Art – Mary Cassatt at Work Private Event
Harp music performed for a private evening reception at the Honolulu Museum of Art, complementing art, conversation, and candlelit spaces. Song ~ Stairway to HeavenThe Kahala Hotel & Resort – Artist Requested
Selected by request for an intimate event at The Kahala Hotel, offering refined live harp music tailored to the moment. Song ~ Beautiful ThingsThe Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay – Pavilion
Light, rhythmic harp music following the ceremony at Turtle Bay, supporting conversation and flow as guests transition into cocktail hour. Song ~ Little Wing Is This Love | Bob Marley
Short clip — photo & video shoot
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More Hawaiian Harp
E Maliu Mai ( Hawaiian Love Call ), Waikiki Leia Wedding ChapelOver The Rainbow , Iz version , Halekulani Hotel, Kawehewehe Lawn Wahine 'Ilikea, improvisation, Harpist Haven Sedona Sky Ranch Lodge, Terrace, Sedona, June 2026
Ready to Talk About Music?
If what you’ve heard and seen here feels like the atmosphere you want for your day, I’d be honored to create a custom soundscape for you.
Inquire About Availability
Live harp music is available for weddings, vow renewals, elopements, private events, luxury retail, and select recording projects on Oʻahu and across the Hawaiian Islands.
