Harpist Krista Strader

Packages

Category: Live Solo Performer

Type: Solo instrumentalist

Genres: Classical, Pop/Top 40s, Scottish or Irish

About Harpist Krista Strader

Harpist Krista Strader

Owner

Harpist Krista Strader is highly experienced in special events of all types. She has performed for international royalty and heads of state, Hollywood celebrities, government dignitaries Arnold Schwarzenegger and Colin Powell. In 2017, Krista was invited to perform for the VIP opening reception of Museum Barberini located in Potsdam, Germany, with special guest and former German Chancellor Angela Merkel. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance and works in orchestral, choral, musical theatre, and solo settings, including wedding ceremonies and special events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. You can follow Krista for live updates on Instagram!

With over 30 years of experience in the special events industry, Krista has become one of the most sought after professional harpists in the Bay Area, offering outstanding customer service while maintaining a wide variety of ever-expanding repertoire. Elegant Presentation. Exceptional Accolades. Experienced Pro.

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Services

Musical genres

  • Classical
  • Pop/Top 40s
  • Scottish or Irish

Event types

  • Cocktail hour
  • Couples luncheon
  • Elopement
  • Engagement party
  • Farewell brunch
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding reception
  • Wedding shower
  • Welcome party

Harpist Krista Strader packages

Wedding Ceremony Package

Description

For San Francisco Bay Area Wedding Ceremonies

What’s included
  • Guest Arrival Music starting 30 minutes prior
  • Honored Seating (Parents/Grandparents) Song
  • Bridal Party Entrance Song
  • Processional (Bride or Groom) Song
  • Music during ceremony (ex. during vows/rings)
  • Recessional Song
  • Music during pictures remainder of time
  • Extensive Choice of repertoire and songs
  • Music Selection Form provided

Reviews

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8 reviews

  • JW

    Jonathan W.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 18, 2025

    Amazing Wedding Harpist

    Krista was our harpist for our San Francisco City Hall wedding. She is on the approved list of vendors and we were so ecstatic that she was available for our time and date. She checked in with us on what kind of music we wanted her to play for the ceremony and she even learned to play the animal crossing theme song as part of the process! We were so thrilled with her harp playing and would highly recommend her to anyone that wants a harpist for their wedding or event!

  • AA

    Ashley A.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Incentivized review
    •Oct 5, 2025

    Wedding September 2025

    Harpist Krista Strader was a wonderful addition to our wedding day. From our first interactions, she was kind & prompt in her communication, making the booking process smooth and easy. On the day of the wedding, her performance was absolutely beautiful - the lovely harp music set the perfect tone for our ceremony. Krista provided everything we wanted and more, and many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed her elegant playing. We would highly recommend Krista Strader to any couple looking for a skilled and professional harpist to make their wedding day extra special.

  • KM

    Kristy M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Dec 28, 2024

    We love working with Krista!

    The Mountain Terrace has had the privilege of working with Krista Strader on so many weddings over the years. Not only is she incredibly talented and experienced, her warm and friendly presence on wedding days make her a dream to work with! She’s always prepared and communicates with us in advance so that all details are worked out. And her extensive repertoire is simply amazing! We can’t recommend her highly enough!

  • JH

    Jordan H.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 17, 2024

    The best!

    We hired Kristy to provide music for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. She was amazing and so easy to work with - would highly recommend her to anyone looking for live music for their wedding! The next day, we had family come up to us to say they felt they had been transported to a wedding straight out of a movie because of the harp music!

  • MB

    Maggie Beretz

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 28, 2021

    Krista is the best!

    I have worked with Krista for many years and in many venues and can give her my highest recommendation! As a wedding officiant, I know how important it is to have a musician who is not only professional but easy to work with. Krista is one of the best harpists I've ever heard and is a total joy to be around. Her clients love her. And so do I.

I will arrive in professional, elegant attire, usually black with color accents in hair or jewelry to best coordinate with your event.
All songs currently listed in the repertoire pages (https://www.kristastrader.com/repertoire) are available choices at no additional fees, with hundreds of songs to choose from in various genre categories! For songs outside the listed repertoire, please reach out directly with the song title + artist name for an educated quote, as additional time investment is required to create a suitable harp arrangement in time for your event date. One month minimum advance notice is required for all custom requests.
Highly experienced (I have performed for over 2000 wedding ceremonies in my 30+ years as a business); Classically trained with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Harp Performance, expansive repertoire ranging from classical to popular, broadway, movies, celtic, etc; exceptional reviews and a longstanding preferred professional with many of the Bay Area's finest venues. See repertoire lists: https://www.kristastrader.com/repertoire
All songs currently listed in the repertoire pages (https://www.kristastrader.com/repertoire) are available choices at no additional fees, with hundreds of songs to choose from in various genre categories! For songs outside the listed repertoire, please reach out directly with the song title + artist name for an educated quote, as additional time investment is required to create a suitable harp arrangement in time for your event date. One month minimum advance notice is required for all custom requests.
Yes, I have both harp insurance and business liability insurance.
Elegant, hip, sophisticated.
I will arrive approximately 30-45 minutes prior to the time you have contracted me to begin the music. For example, if your ceremony begins at 5pm, and I start the guest arrival music at 4:30pm, I will arrive between 3:45pm-4pm for set up. I will require a 4x6 shaded, flat area for the harp.
There is no sales tax.
All quotes will include travel expenses (if applies).

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