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Create a special atmosphere for your next event with soothing and relaxing harp music. For additional information or bookings, please contact Mary King at 401-500-0234 or MaryKingHarp@gmail.com
Mary King's harp and Cathy Clasper-Torch violin at a recent wedding Belle Mer, Newport RI
Mary King’s harp and Cathy Clasper-Torch violin at a recent wedding Belle Mer, Newport RI
Cathy Clasper-Torch (violinist)
Cathy Clasper-Torch (violinist) & Mary King (harpist) playing for wedding at Salt Water Farm & Vineyard in Stonington, Conn.
Mary King playing the harp at a June wedding.
Mary King playing the harp at a June wedding.

  • Elegant

    Mary played her harp at our rainy, crowded party under a tent and turned it into a cozy, warm, elegant, memorable event. Who doesn’t love live harp music by a master musician?

    Jennifer N.
    9/23/2023
    Review from Gig Salad

  • Her enchanting melodies added a touch of elegance

    We were fortunate to have a professional and talented harpist like Mary at our intimate wedding in Newport, Rhode Island. Her enchanting melodies added a touch of elegance and created a truly memorable atmosphere. The music blended beautifully with the natural surroundings as the waves crashed against the rocky shore. Her music made our wedding day magical and unforgettable. She was arrived early to set up, was accommodating, and received numerous compliments from our guests. We would highly recommended her for any special occasion.

    Amanda S.
    7/6/2023
    from The Bash

  • Mary King was extremely nice, caring, and professional.

    Mary King was extremely nice, caring, and professional. She made sure to accommodate our needs perfectly and played the harp so incredibly well at our wedding. I would totally recommend her services to anyone.

    James B.
    6/9/2023
    from The Bash

  • It was such a delight to have her.

    Mary did a great performance for our residents at the nursing home! All the residents and staff simply enjoyed themselves! It was such a delight to have her.

    Diamond B.
    6/27/2023
    from The Bash

  • Your magic made the day so special!

    Mary, Mary, Mary!!!!!    Adore you and your skills - your magic made the day so special!!!!!!!   Thanks for your flexibility as we were planning for various options based on what Mother Nature was in the mood for.  It was a perfect day and you rock!!!! 

    Michael Marcoux
    6/4/2023
    www.michaeleventplanner.com

  • The best harpist!

    We were referred to Mary King by another harpist who had been recommended by our wedding venue but was booked for our date- and we are so grateful that we were! From the moment we reached out to Mary, she was always very timely in responses and showed us that she truly cared about how our wedding day played out. The music she provided for our wedding ceremony was absolutely beautiful - she is so talented, and for our Catholic Church ceremony she ensured that everything played was appropriate but also the style that we wanted. We can not recommend Mary enough!!

    Nicole J.
    4/30/2022
    Review from Wedding Wire
Wedding Harpist

Wedding Harpist

From Cocktail hours to wedding ceremonies, Mary’s harp music will set the tone for your wonderful event.

 

Special Events

Special Events

Create a special atmosphere for your next event with soothing and relaxing harp music.

Lessons

Lessons

Private lessons in Celtic Harp are available.

Irish In America

Irish In America

Irish In America is an all Irish program which embraces Irish history and culture in story and song.

Musical Collaborations

Musical Collaborations

Songs & Sounds from the Times of Stephen Foster sprinkled with the humor of Mark Twain plus more. Featuring Mary King with Cathy Clasper-Torch and Ed Sweeney

 

 

  • Mark King Harp
    Photographer Mary Ellen Malloy
  • Princesses Pirates RWPZ event MaryKing
    Mary King performed at the Princesses & Pirates event held at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Good time enjoyed by all!
  • Jennifer Manville, photography

    Jennifer Manville, photography

  • Harp of Mary King
    Photographer Mary Ellen Malloy

Mary has played recently at such diverse events and venues as weddings in The Castle Hill Inn in Newport, RI, Lake of Isles in North Stonington, CT, Glen Manor in Portsmouth, RI, The Red Lion Inn in Cohasset, MA, Newport Vineyards in Middletown, RI and The Inn at Mystic in Mystic, CT, to name a few, and volunteer luncheons at Newport Hospital in Newport, RI and Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, RI.

Along with Weddings and Cocktail Hours, Mary also performs at:

  • Bridal & Baby Showers
  • Corporate Events
  • Memorial Masses and Wakes
  • Seasonal Events
  • Yoga & Meditation Retreats
  • Birthday Parties
  • Wedding Rehearsal Dinners and Celebrations of All Kinds

Reviews and Awards

  • Phenomenal Job

    Mary did a phenomenal job at our wedding! She is sweet and easy to work with. She plays the harp like an angel.

    Jennifer N.
    6/25/2022
    Review from Gig Salad

  • Truly a pleasure!

    We got married recently at Belle Mer in RI and hiring Mary and Cathy to play during our ceremony and cocktail hour was exactly the personal, intimated and elevated touch I was dreaming of! Mary was easy to work with, responsive, so kind and their talent speaks for itself! Truly a pleasure!

    Glendalys C.
    10/31/2021
    Review from Weddingwire

  • Mary King helped us turn our wedding dreams into reality!

    Mary King helped us turn our wedding dreams into reality! Mary added just the right touch to our wedding and turned our ceremony into everything we had envisioned. Her music is absolutely beautiful and our guests were all impressed. Mary was kind, responsive, helpful, knowledgable, and so fantastic to work with. We highly recommend Mary if you are looking for beautiful music for your event.

    Nicole P.
    10/8/2021
    Review from Weddingwire

  • After wedding brunch

    We hired Mary to play at a Sunday morning brunch after our son's wedding. She was wonderful to work with from the very beginning. Her music was amazing and just perfect for the setting and event. Our guests were delighted and we highly recommend Mary.

    Eleanor L.
    8/4/2021
    from Gigsalad

  • Wedding Harpist

    Mary went above and beyond. She was ABSOLUTELY perfect and a beautiful touch for our wedding day. Thank you so much Mary!!!

    Corey U
    6/26/2021
    from Gigsalad

  • Excellent experience!

    Mary was fantastic to work with! I had to reschedule my wedding due to covid, and she was flexible and supportive every step of the way. She is very responsive, talented, and helpful. She helped me pick the songs she'd play for my ceremony, and everyone complimented how great the music was! Highly recommend

    Michelle Lockwood
    6/12/2021
    from the Weddingwire

  • Mary was one of our favorite wedding vendors

    Mary was one of our favorite wedding vendors; she is such a kind and talented person... we were so lucky to have her play at our wedding. Due to covid-19, we had to postpone our wedding twice and Mary was more than understanding and was able to accommodate our changes. The wedding director at our venue even told me how pleasant Mary was to work with. She is amazing and if anyone is looking for a harpist for the event, look no more because Mary is the best you will find.

    Noura W.
    08/14/2020
    Review from the bash

  • Mary exceeded our expectations.

    Mary exceeded our expectations. She was extremely responsive and personable. When we told her what we envisioned for a ceremony, she recommended adding her friend Cathy, a violinist. Both Mary and Cathy are unbelievably talented. They blew away everyone at the ceremony. I highly recommend them for any event.

    Laura K.
    10/17/2020
    Review from the bash

  • Mary was an absolute pleasure to work with!

    Mary was an absolute pleasure to work with! She made everything so easy for me and was very understanding of my busy schedule and limited availability to discuss too many details. She is an absolute pro! Her music was the highlight of our wedding. It was by far the best choice we made for our special day. Her beautiful music made our day magical. The beautiful sounds of her harp were went way above our hopes and expectations. All of our guests commented on what a nice touch it was to hear Mary playing before and during the ceremony and also during the cocktail hour. I highly recommend Mary. I am so happy she was a part of our wedding day!

    Katie F
    02/06/2020
    Review from Gig Masters

  • Fun Woman!

    Mary is a lovely lady to have play at your wedding! She was upbeat, fun and sounded great!

    Aly
    06/21/2019
    Review from Wedding Wire

  • Blithewold Wedding

    Mary played beautifully at our wedding! She was terrific to work with and very responsive. She provided a magical experience for our garden wedding! We were so pleased with her performance and would recommend her to anyone who wants to work with a talented, kind and wonderful musician!
    Thanks again Mary!

    Jack & Katelyn
    07/20/2019
    Review from Wedding Wire

  • Mary King is a recipient of a grant

    Mary King is a recipient of a 2018–2019 grant from the Southern New England apprentice program as a Master Celtic harpist; her apprentice is Elaine Killough from North Attleboro, Mass.

  • Mary was utterly fantastic!

    Her command of the Celtic Harp was hauntingly beautiful, her versatility fantastic and her charm, out of this world. Hope to have her for the anniversary.

    Charity H.
    Wakefield, RI 5/22/2017
    review from GigMasters

  • Mary provided the music at our church ceremony, and everything was perfect.

    She is a tremendous talent, and easy to work with – great sense of humor, responsive, etc. She narrowed down her vast repertory and provided a smaller number of selections based on what she thought would work best – and she was right. Everything flowed beautifully. I highly recommend her. Thank you, Mary!

    Caitlin
    review from the Wedding Wire, 5 Stars

  • Better than I could have imagined

    Mary is the most kind- hearted and professional person I worked with in this whole process. She was an absolute smash hit with our guests; her harp skills are incredible. She filled our ceremony and reception with such beautiful music that totally set the mood for the night. You are in wonderful hands when you choose Mary!

    Stephanie
    09/01/2019
    Review from Wedding Wire
Best of Award 2022 The Bash
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Best of Award 2021 - Instagram + Facebook
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The Bast 2019 Best Award
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Gigmasters 100 plus verified bookings award
Gigmasters rapid responder award
Gigmasters Lifetime award
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Gigmasters best of 2017 award
Gigmasters best of 2016 award

Gigmasters best of 2015 award
Gigmasters best of 2014 award
Gigmasters best of 2013 award
Gigmasters best of 2012 award
2015 Wedding wire Couples Choice award

Mary King Song Samples

River Flows in You

Fields of Gold

Celtic Wedding Piece

Arisio in G Celtic v

Over the Rainbow

FAQs

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