The Sound of Love!

From Elvis and Elton John to Pachelbel and…..Pokemon….harpist Fiona Hosford has had all sorts of song requests for weddings she has played at over the years.

The harp’s beautiful sounds can set the right romantic tone for your wedding in a way few other instruments can.

At Cooling Castle Barn, only the most tried-and-trusted suppliers make our ‘recommended list’ - and Fiona is one of a small group of talented musicians to make the grade.

However, despite playing the harp for 42 years and at weddings at Cooling Castle Barn for around 17 years, some requests can still surprise her - although she’s always happy to try to oblige.

She said: “Canon in D is the most requested tune to walk down the aisle to. I love it when clients have specific pieces they'd like me to play - even if I have to learn them.

“The most popular pieces over the years have been Your Song - Elton John; Canon in D - Pachelbel; 1,000 Years - Christina Perri; Make You Feel My Love - Dylan/Adele; Can't Help Falling in Love With You - Elvis; Here Comes the Sun - George Harrison; Clair de Lune - Claude Debussy; Le Onde - Ludivico Einaudi.

“One young couple were having a Pokemon Wedding and asked me if I knew any Pokemon - so with a few weeks’ notice I learnt the song and some other songs, like The Legend of Zelda, Tetris and other random tunes! It was a challenge but everyone loved it!”

Fiona can choose pieces to fit the mood of your wedding, as well as requests within reason. She can play during the drinks reception and wedding breakfast, and quietly in the background as guests arrive for the ceremony, as well as the entrance and wedding processional of the bride and during the signing of the register.

For more information, go to Fiona’s website here