Winifred Garrett
Overview
Harpist for the the luxury Five Star/Five Diamond Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, NC and one of the six harpists to play the wedding of singer/actress Whitney Houston, Winifred Garrett brings to your special day over thirty years of performance experience. Principal Harpist for the Fayetteville Symphony in NC, Winifred plays for all settings and venues...from prayer breakfast to weddings. Her extensive repertoire includes the full spectrum of music genres: classical, popular, sacred, gospel, jazz, R&B, Celtic, Neo-Jazz, and Broadway.
Reviews
34 reviews
Velvet S.
April 14, 2018Class Act
Winifred Garrett is a beautiful harpist!
She provided pre-wedding music, ceremony music, and post music for our daughter's wedding.
She was very helpful with suggestions for musical selections and is wonderful to work with.
I would definitely hire Winifred Garrett again for our special events.
Thank you!
Hired as: Harpist
Winifred Garrett
It was a joy to serve your family and be a part of the festivities!
Alison M.
June 21, 2026Beautiful collaboration for wedding music!
Winifred plays beautifully, whether solo or as part of ensemble - highly recommend!
Thank you for helping to make my daughter’s wedding day perfect!
Hired as: Harpist
Susan H.
June 15, 2026Wonderful!
Winifred was the perfect harpist for our daughter's wedding. She played beautifully, and in sweltering 96 degree heat. It was a wonderful way to welcome the guests as they arrived, and for the processional. I can't say enough about her!
Hired as: Harpist
Cynthia J.
December 25, 2025The best!
Winifred is such a talented musician. She is very professional. She is prompt, she is prepared and she responds to messages in a timely manner. If you are lucky enough that your dates coincide with her calendar, you won't regret hiring Mrs. Garrett.
Hired as: Harpist
Jennifer R.
October 1, 2025Winifred did an excellent job! The guests truly enjoyed her.
Winifred played beautifully. The guests have her many compliments. Her playlist was on point.
Hired as: Harpist
Booking information
Price range: $500 – $1,000 per event
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes
Upcoming booked events
November 2026
02
Monday
Nonprofit Event
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Southern Pines, NC
December 2026
05
Saturday
Cultural Event
10:30am - 12:00pm
•
Pinehurst, NC
08
Tuesday
Cultural Event
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Durham, NC
Past booked events
September 2026
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
High Point, NC
12
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Fuquay Varina, NC
July 2026
04
Saturday
Wedding Reception
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Charlotte, NC
June 2026
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Mayodan, NC
13
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Mocksville, NC
December 2025
04
Thursday
Concert
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Hillsville, VA
September 2025
27
Saturday
Wedding Reception
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Greensboro, NC
21
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Durham, NC
June 2025
15
Sunday
VACATION
All-day event
14
Saturday
VACATION
All-day event
13
Friday
VACATION
All-day event
12
Thursday
VACATION
All-day event
11
Wednesday
VACATION
All-day event
10
Tuesday
VACATION
All-day event
09
Monday
VACATION
All-day event
May 2025
18
Sunday
Choral
All-day event
17
Saturday
Choral
All-day event
13
Tuesday
Choral
All-day event
09
Friday
Brookdale
All-day event
08
Thursday
Concert
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Hillsville, VA
06
Tuesday
Choral
All-day event
04
Sunday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Durham, NC
February 2025
08
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Winston-Salem, NC
October 2024
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Greensboro, NC
May 2024
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Stokesdale, NC
October 2023
17
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Jamestown, NC
05
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Winston-Salem, NC
September 2023
16
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
High Point, NC
July 2023
16
Sunday
Baby Shower
1:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Garner, NC
May 2023
27
Saturday
Anniversary Party
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Winston-Salem, NC
23
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Raleigh, NC
10
Wednesday
Birthday Party
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Greensboro, NC
April 2023
29
Saturday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Raleigh, NC
January 2023
28
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:15am
•
Raleigh, NC
September 2022
23
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Stokesdale, NC
August 2022
27
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Cary, NC
13
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Greensboro, NC
June 2022
26
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Garner, NC
15
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Raleigh, NC
May 2022
20
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Apex, NC
18
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Raleigh, NC
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Greensboro, NC
01
Sunday
Cultural Event
12:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Cary, NC
April 2022
30
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Cheraw, SC
November 2021
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Winston-Salem, NC
September 2021
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Lexington, NC
12
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Hillsborough, NC
August 2021
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Garner, NC
May 2021
17
Monday
Bridal Shower
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Chapel Hill, NC
07
Friday
Holiday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Raleigh, NC
April 2021
16
Friday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Winston-Salem, NC
March 2021
21
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
High Point, NC
November 2020
26
Thursday
Dinner Party
12:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Cary, NC
September 2020
26
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Cheraw, SC
April 2020
19
Sunday
NCSU Concert
All-day event
December 2019
08
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Burlington, NC
November 2019
02
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Greensboro, NC
June 2019
30
Sunday
Cocktail Party
4:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Greensboro, NC
April 2019
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Chapel Hill, NC
March 2019
29
Friday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Raleigh, NC
February 2019
24
Sunday
Fundraiser
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
December 2018
01
Saturday
Holiday Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Raleigh, NC
October 2018
28
Sunday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Durham, NC
April 2018
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Rougemont, NC
September 2017
16
Saturday
Dinner Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Durham, NC
02
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Fuquay Varina, NC
February 2017
26
Sunday
Umstead Hotel
2:30pm - 4:30pm
25
Saturday
Fayetteville Symphony
7:30pm - 9:30pm
24
Friday
Umstead Hotel
2:30pm - 4:30pm
22
Wednesday
Umstead Hotel
2:30pm - 4:30pm
19
Sunday
Umstead Hotel
2:30pm - 4:30pm
17
Friday
Umstead Hotel
2:30pm - 4:30pm
15
Wednesday
Umstead Hotel
2:30pm - 4:30pm
14
Tuesday
Brier Creek Country Club Valentines Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
12
Sunday
Umstead Hotel
2:30pm - 4:30pm
11
Saturday
Wilmington Symphony
7:30pm - 9:30pm
10
Friday
Umstead Hotel
2:30pm - 4:30pm
09
Thursday
Art Gallery Opening
6:00pm - 9:00pm
08
Wednesday
Umstead Hotel
2:30pm - 4:30pm
05
Sunday
Umstead Hotel
2:30pm - 4:30pm
03
Friday
Umstead Hotel
2:30pm - 4:30pm
01
Wednesday
Umstead Hotel and Spa
2:30pm - 4:30pm
January 2017
27
Friday
Umstead Hotel
2:30pm - 4:30pm
25
Wednesday
Umstead Hotel
2:30pm - 4:30pm
December 2016
23
Friday
Religious Celebration
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Winston-Salem, NC
May 2016
01
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Oxford, NC
January 2016
26
Tuesday
Anniversary Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Greensboro, NC
December 2014
28
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Fayetteville, NC
09
Tuesday
Other
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Raleigh, NC
February 2014
14
Friday
Restaurant
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Raleigh, NC
December 2013
15
Sunday
Graduation
11:30am - 2:30pm
•
Chapel Hill, NC
October 2013
04
Friday
Religious Celebration
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Goldsboro, NC
Set list
All of Me - John Legend
Amazing - Luther Vandross
A Man and A Woman - Lai
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
A Time for Us - Nina Rota
Air - Handel (Classical)
Air on "G" - Bach (Classical)
Arioso - Bach (Classical)
At Last - Etta James
Ave Maria - Schubert (Classical)
Bless the Broken Road - Winans (Sacred)
Bridal Chorus - Wagner (Classical)
Butterflyz - Alicia Keys
Canon in "D" - Pachebel (Classical)
Dear Life - Anthony Hamilton
Ebb Tide - Maxwell
Endless Love - Lionel Richie
Evergreen - Barbara Streisand
Forever - Dave Holister
Fur Elise - Beethoven (Classical)
Gabriel's Oboe - Ennio Morricone
Giving Myself to You - Jennifer Hudson
God Gave Me You - Dave Barnes
Have you Ever Really Loved A Woman - Bryan Adams
He Loves Me - Jill Scott
Here and Now - Luther Vandross
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
Holy Spirit - Cece Winans (Sacred)
Hymne - Vangelis
I Believe in You and Me - Whitney Houston
I Can't Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley
I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack
I Wanna Be Your Everything - Keith Urban
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach (Classical)
Let It Be - Becaud
Love Is You - Michell Chrisette
Marry Me - Train
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Meditation from Thais - Massanet (Classical)
Moon River - Mancini
My Cup Runneth Over With Love - Harvey Schmidt
Oceans - Hillsong United (Sacred)
Ode to Joy - Beethoven (Classical/Sacred)
Prelude in "C" - Bach (Classical)
Processional from St. Anthony Chorale - Haydn (Classical)
Rapture - Anita Baker
Rhapsody On A Theme of Paganini - Rachmaninoff (Classical)
Rondeau - Mouret (Classical)
Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach (Classica/Sacredl)
So High - John Legend
Some People Want It All - Alicia Keys
Songbird - Kenny G.
Spring - Vivaldi (Classical)
Sweet Love - Anita Baker
The Flower Duet - Leo Delibes (Classical)
The LIght - The Album Leaf
The Look Of Love - Burt Bacharach
The Lord's Prayer - Malotte (Classical/Sacred)
The Ludlows - Horner
The Moment - Kenny G.
The One He Kept For Me - Maurette Brown
The Prayer - Celine Dion
The Wedding Song - Kenny G.
This Day - Whitney Houston
The Ring - Shalamar
This Time - John Legend
Three Times A Lady - Lionel Richie
Through The Eyes Of Love - Melissa Manchester
Total Praise - Smallwood (Sacred)
Trumpet Tune - Henry Purcell (Classical)
Trumpet Voluntary - Jeremiah Clarke (Classical)
Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
Unforgettable - Irving Gordon
Wedding March - Mendelssohn (Classical)
Wind Beneath My Wings - Streisand
With You I'm Born Again - Shire
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
You And I - Stevie Wonder
You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
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