Brisbane Harpist - Sally Beaumont

General Information

1. I'm having an outdoor ceremony. Will the harp be loud enough?

   Yes.  The sound of the harp carries surprisingly well outdoors.  The only time I have ever had an issue was on an extremely windy day where I was perched on a cliff overhanging a beach on the Gold Coast - the wind blew the sound away, and the noise of the waves didn't help either.
   

2. I'm getting married in a large church or other indoor venue. Will the harp require amplification?

   No.  During ceremonies, where there is little other background noise, the harp will be strong enough to be heard by all.
   

3. Will you require amplication to play at my reception or other large / noisy indoor function?

   Probably.  Receptions tend to get rather noisy, and being indoors actually makes it worse as the sounds of people talking, shouting and clinking their dishes is amplified.  I do not provide equipment for amplication, so please check with your venue to see if they provide this - I am happy to be "hooked up" with an existing sound system.
   

4. Will you attend our wedding rehearsal?

   No. It's not necessary as long as you have informed me of any special requests or of anything that is to happen out of the normal order of things.  The celebrant can direct me on the day as to where to set up and can discuss any last minute details with me.
   

5. What if it's raining?

   If you are planning an outdoor event, please ensure you have a back-up plan in the event of rain.  No refunds will be given if I am unable to play due to bad weather.
   

6. How will I know how to time my walk down the aisle to your music?

   You don't need to worry about this at all.  I will be watching your progress down the aisle and will time the music to fit with you.  When you have reached the altar, I will either end the piece in an appropriate place, or if this is not possible, I will just fade the music out as the celebrant begins to speak.
   

7. Do we need to meet with you before the day?

   No but you are welcome to meet with me in my home either before or after you book to hear me play in person and discuss music selection.
   

   Most clients however find this is not necessary as I'm easily contactable by email and my song list, along with sound samples of many of the songs, are available on my website for you to browse.