Hummingbird Harmonies

Q: Do you provide music for wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions?

Both! Some couples hire me for the ceremony only, but the biggest regret I hear from couples is that they wished they hired me for the cocktail hour as well. I have four packages ranging from ceremony only to full wedding weekend to suit every couple's needs. The starting package for weekend celebrations includes both ceremony and cocktail hour.

Q: How early do you come to set up?

I arrive 45 minutes before I'm scheduled to start playing, which typically means a little over an hour before the ceremony. That's plenty of time for me to get set up, tuned, and ready to make your wedding beautiful!

Q: Do you learn new songs?

Yes, sometimes couples want a special song for the ceremony that's not in my repertoire. This does not happen frequently as my song list is expansive! All of my packages include at least one new song request. In cases where you'd like to add more, there will be a small fee to cover the price of music and additional practice time.

Q: What is your travel and break down fee?

For weddings more than 25 miles away from North Raleigh, I charge a mileage rate which will be included in your invoice before your sign the contract. For events more than 150 miles away, there may be additional charges to cover accommodations while traveling. All fees include set up and break down, though there may be a cartage fee if a ceremony and cocktail hour are held at different venues, not if they are at different locations at the same venue.

Q: What do you wear?

I always ask for the dress code and color scheme of the wedding so I can coordinate. I avoid white/cream/beige unless specifically directed otherwise by the couple. If you have any special attire requests, please let me know!

Q: What makes you different from other musicians?

Unlike many classical musicians, I provide a much wider variety of musical genres. Learning new music is one of the favorite parts of my job (besides celebrating your wedding with you, of course)! I'm constantly learning new pieces to bring my clients the best selection on the market.

Q: What are your sales taxes?

Sales tax is calculated based upon the county of the event and added to your invoice.

Q: Do you provide other services, such as lighting or photo booths?

I do not provide lighting, but I do provide ceremony sound support. This add-on comes with two wireless microphones (handheld & lapel), speaker, and on-site audio engineer.

Q: What is your style?

I love out-of-the-box choices for your wedding music. I've had several brides walk down the aisle to Evanesence or Paramore, grooms who requested Mariah Carey or Usher, or Disney-loving couples who choose their childhood favorites. I also love classical, but prefer something other than Canon in D or Here Comes the Bride - give me Debussy, Liszt, Holst, or Puccini and I'm a happy harpist!

Ceremony pricing

Prices start at $2,000

Reception pricing

Prices start at $2,000

Packages

Category: Live Solo Performer

Type: Solo instrumentalist

Genres: Americana

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About Hummingbird Harmonies

Sarah Cavaiani

Harpist

Sarah started playing harp for weddings in 2009 at the age of 14. She has loved playing at weddings, anniversary parties, rehearsal dinners, and elopements ever since. She effortlessly brings ambiance of every event she attends, creating a magical atmosphere with her music. Whether your dream wedding is an intimate gathering or a grand affair, Sarah will help bring your vision to life.

The harp is the epitome of musical elegance. It makes for a memorable experience for both couples and their guests. If you want to make a statement, wedding music is the perfect place to express yourself. Sarah prioritizes cutomer service, professionalism, and value in all she does. If you're looking for a reliable and trustworthy partner for your wedding music, you can't go wrong with Hummingbird Harmonies.

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Services

Ceremony microphones and sound
Learning new songs
Music during breaks
Sound system capability audience <300 -

Musical genres

Americana
Classical
Country/Folk
Gospel/Christian
Jazz
Pop/Top 40s
R&B
Rock
Scottish or Irish

Event types

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

Hummingbird Harmonies packages

Full Wedding Weekend

Description

Perfect if you love the harp and want to share its magic with your loved ones across your entire wedding experience.

What’s included

Live harp music for your rehearsal dinner.
Live music for your ceremony through dinner.
Custom music to welcome and close your ceremony.
5 song requests to personalize your celebration.
Recording of a song to treasure for years to come.
Professional amplification to hear every moment.

Ceremony & Cocktail Hour

Description

The seamless signature experience for unique and personalized celebrations.

What’s included

Live harp music for your ceremony and social hour.
Custom music to welcome and close your ceremony.
Three new requests to personalize your celebration
Music for first look to capture those butterflies.

Ceremony Music

Description

For those looking to enhance only the most meaningful moments.

What’s included

Custom music to welcome and close your ceremony.
Live harp music for your ceremony.
New song request to personalize your celebration

Reviews

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Allie S.
Rating: 5
•Jul 7
Best part of the ceremony and cocktail hour
We had Sarah play for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. It was absolutely perfect!! It was a lot of our guests favorite part of the wedding, for the ceremony I asked her to play the interstellar theme walking down the aisle and she was perfect it was so beautiful and our recessional was Married Life from Up it was amazing. For our cocktail hour we picked mostly Disney songs and songs from movies and even one song from Tool (Schism) and our guests had so much fun figuring out the songs playing and what movie they were from! I would recommend doing this over DJ any day it was so perfect
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Kelsey
Rating: 5
•Oct 30, 2025
Enchanting Experience
Sarah was an absolute dream! She came highly recommended by our wedding planner, Coralie of White Tie Planner. We had high expectations going in, and she exceeded all of them. She was easy to work and communicate with, picked up on our vibe immediately, and recommended great songs from her repertoire to play throughout the day. We requested she add 3 songs for the processional, bride entrance, and recessional, and she crushed them. We almost cried hearing her play. Our guests also loved her playing. We have gotten nothing but rave reviews about how she did during the ceremony and cocktail hour. If we ever have the chance to hire a harpist for something again, we will absolutely go to Sarah first. Sarah, if you read this, thank you a million for helping make our wedding so perfectly enchanting!
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Emily J.
Rating: 5
•Oct 21, 2025
Sarah is the Best!
Sarah is so amazing!! We had the pleasure of having her play at our wedding this year, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Her music added a charming and cultivated presence to our cermony and cocktail hour, while also incorporating our own style. She offers a diverse catalog of genres and songs that allows you to curate a song list that is both personal and tailored to your vision. She is also so incredibly kind, professional, and makes it a priority to meet your needs to her best ability. My husband and I both had songs that we wanted to walk down the aisle to and she was able to learn and play them beautifully at our wedding. Sarah also makes it a priority to make all of her couples feel special and supported throughout the wedding planning process. If you're looking for a musician who is talented, professional and committed to their couples - Sarah is your person!
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Elizabeth A.
Rating: 5
•Jul 11, 2025
Amazing ambiance!
Sarah added a wonderful, romantic touch to our wedding! She was great to work with, and curated the playlist to match our requests. Thank you so much for being part of making our day so special!
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Robert R.
Rating: 5
•Nov 23, 2024
Highly Recommend
We loved having Sarah play during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. She was very professional and easy to work with. She gave us a very large and diverse list of songs to choose from, in addition to learning a new one if we requested it (we did not). Overall, having her be a part of our wedding day was a joy and we highly recommend booking her for your next event.

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