garden wedding
Roof top wedding at The Nines
The Nines, Cleveland, IH
Bridal shower
I Love playing the Harp for Weddings and Cocktail hours along with Bridal/Baby Showers, Memorial Services, Church teas, Anniversary/Birthday Dinners, Corporate Dinners and Nursing Homes!
I have been playing the Harp since I was 13 years old. I teach Harp and Piano Lessons in my home studio.
I am on time, flexible and want to help you make your special occasion perfect!
23 reviews
Maggee K.
October 2, 2026Karen was awesome! Our ceremony space had to change based on weather and she was able to adjust and play in the new space! She had us pick the songs we wanted to enter too as well as what would play after the ceremony. She was very thorough and the music was absolutely beautiful! We are so happy we had her at our wedding!
Hired as: Harpist
Caitlin B.
July 19, 2026She did amazing! Everyone loved it!
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Felicia S.
October 3, 2025Karen Svanoe, played her heart out for my wedding. I’ve heard nothing but great things from my family and guests. Although, we spoke over the phone a few times prior to the wedding. I never actually saw Karen the harpist. I heard her playing vaguely during the ceremony. But there was so much going on; it’s a blur. I highly recommend this professional to anyone who needs the job done without standing over them to take care of business. I would have loved to meet you, Mrs. Westgate. Thank you for your excellent service.
Hired as: Harpist
Shirley L.
July 15, 2025Karen is very talented and professional!! She read the crowd beautifully and match the music perfectly! You will enjoy her musical performances.
Hired as: Harpist
Jeanette L.
October 14, 2024Karen was extremely professional and easy to work with. She communicated well (and was patient with us and our responses/questions).
Her gift of music was an added bonus to our very special celebration.
Hired as: Harpist
Price range: Starts at $325
Languages: English
Unions: Other
This most certainly depends on the venue for which I am playing. I try to accomodate the requests of the purchaser. I am professional in appearance, time schedules, and am very friendly and easy to work with.
I have been playing the harp since I was thirteen years old. I have taught harp at Terra State College in Fremont, OH but I presently teach at my home studio. I have played in the past for Sunday Brunches at the Sawmill Creek Lodge, Sheraton Inn, Sandusky Yacht Club, Plumbrook Country Club and for many programs, open houses, corporate events, teas and dinners throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky Minnesota and South Dakota. I have
released nine recordings.
I am a member of the American Harp Society. I was also inducted into the Fremont Ross High Music hall of Fame in 2001.
I play Love Songs, Traditional Songs, Sacred, Pop, Show tunes, Oldies but Goodies and light classical music.
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Cleveland, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Strongsville, OH
Saturday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fremont, OH
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fremont, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Cleveland, OH
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Port Clinton, OH
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Cleveland, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Bay Village, OH
Friday
Corporate Event
11:30am - 1:30pm
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Medina, OH
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Fremont, OH
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Olmsted Falls, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Port Clinton, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00am - 2:00am
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Grand Rapids, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Tiffin, OH
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Lagrange, OH
Saturday
Bridal Shower
10:30am - 1:30pm
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Findlay, OH
Sunday
Anniversary
All-day event
Friday
Wedding
All-day event
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Findlay, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Findlay, OH
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:00am - 11:30am
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Strongsville, OH
Sunday
Bridal Shower
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Bucyrus, OH
Thursday
Christmas Dinner
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday
Christmas Dinner
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Sunday
Search for Christ child
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Sunday
Search for Christ Child
6:30am - 7:30am
Saturday
Search or Christ Child
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Christmas Open House
All-day event
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 7:00pm
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Parma, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Cleveland, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Sandusky, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Cleveland, OH
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Monroe, MI
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Norwalk, OH
Saturday
Fundraiser
10:30am - 11:30am
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Sandusky, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Toledo, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Richfield, OH
Saturday
Baby Shower
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Toledo, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Willowick, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:00pm
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Sandusky, OH
Thursday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Amherst, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Akron, OH
Thursday
Christmas Eve Service, Fremont, OH
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Monday
Church Service, Sandusky, OH
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Luncheon/Tea
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Cleveland, OH
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:00pm
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marblehead, OH
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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New London, OH
For weddings some of my songs are: Canon in D, Trumpet Voluntary, Ode to Joy, Wind Beneath my Wings, Unchained Melody, Endless Love etc
I try to play for the audience. If it is an older group, such as a health care center, I play songs from their era. Try to do some, "Take me out to the Ballgame", Let me call you Sweetheart" etc. If I am playing for a middle age group I play a lot of show tunes, or songs like "All I ask of You", "You Light up my Life", Somewhere over the Rainbow, Edelweiss, etc. I also play some songs such as "All of me Loves all of you", a little Taylor Swift,” Perfect”
For church groups, I play sacred music, such as "How Great Thou Art.", The Old Rugged Cross, What a Friend We have in Jesus etc.
I usually bring everything needed
Harpist