Wedding & Event Packages Available
Choose from a variety of options
Solo Package: Celestial Strings Solo Harp
Ambiance Package: Celestial Strings Duo
Gold Concert Harp w/ choice of one: Flute, Violin, or Cello
Elegance Package: Celestial Strings Trio
Gold Concert Harp w/ choice of two: Flute, Violin, or Cello
Divine Package: Celestial Strings Quartet Gold Concert Harp w/Flute, Violin, and Cello
Guidelines for Selecting the Right Package for You
Consistently rated #1 on Cleveland’s “Hot List” for Best Wedding Music, Roseann Canfora is a Harpist and principal player of Celestial Strings. Northeast Ohio's most popular string ensemble is known for its unique blending of Harp, Flute, Violin, and Cello in adaptations of classical, traditional, and today's most popular music.
Choose from Duo, Trio & Quartet options with an ever-expanding repertoire of popular music unmatched by any group. Hear each of these options on the Celestial Strings website or attend one of Roseann's unique Listening Events, where couples enjoy champagne while selecting the right instruments and music to make their wedding day perfect.
Add ambiance to your wedding, cocktail reception, or dinner hour, or to your bridal luncheon, shower, or rehearsal dinner. Sheer elegance with a sound that will "wow" your guests!
I'm one of those people that doesn't have an especially good ear for music. My husband and I did not have any specific pieces of music that we wanted to hear, and were both really stressed about this part of our wedding planning- -that is, until we met Roseann!
She went over our wedding ceremony itinerary and made recommendations based upon our personalized ceremony - she treated my wedding like it was her own, and everything turned out beautifully. We are still receiving compliments about how wonderful the live music during our ceremony and cocktail hour was! Roseann is very patient and understanding - she is wonderful at what she does. She made our special day even more magical than we could have imagined.
Jessie Arslanian
STRESS-FREE CONSULTATION
I am a worrier and the one thing I found comfort in, and did not spend any time worrying over, was the music that Roseann provided for our August 1st wedding! We received so many compliments on how beautiful the music for our ceremony was and how well it fit each aspect of our special day. Roseann was wonderful and really gave her thoughts on the selections that we were thinking of and even gave her own suggestions. The icing on the cake for me was Roseann telling me that the one thing I would not need to worry about was the music and that I could call her any time day or night with any questions, needs, or changes! She even helped me edit my program! Thank you so much Roseann!
Kerri Luckner
WORRY-FREE PLANNING
The music that Roseann provided for my daughter's October 2009 wedding was perfect. She is very professional and suggested appropriate choices for the service. This was one part of the wedding I never worried about and can not thank her enough.
Joy Ianiro
ATTENTION TO DETAILS
I cannot speak highly enough about Roseann Canfora. I was blessed to find her on the internet during the short engagement period I had to plan for my small but intimate wedding.
I was delighted to discover that she was available to play at my Sunday wedding. During our very first conversation I felt like I had known her for years. I could ascertain immediately that Roseann truly serves the bride and groom to meet their expectations for their special day. As our correspondence continued over the following months I found her to be completely accessible and, as I said, she serves!! She returns phone calls and emails very, very promptly and, above all, I sincerely felt my wedding was as important to her as it was to me. Thanks to Roseann, the planning of my wedding went very smoothly and I was able to have peace and enjoy my wedding day.
Our day was so lovely and Roseann's harp playing along with the flute and cello created such an exquisite atmosphere in the rose garden where we were married. It was totally organic and no microphones or sound system were needed for the trio. The music was enchanting and completely intoxicating. I secretly wished I could've hid along the crowd and listened to the entire prelude of Celestial String's music! I am glad I have my wedding video to revisit that special day and the beautiful music time and time again.
My deepest gratitude goes to Roseann for helping to create such a romantic and elegant mood as well as keep me sane
during the planning. If you have found this website your search for an exceptional harpist is over!
Jessica Allegretto
PERSONALIZED SERVICE
I cannot speak highly enough about Roseann Canfora. I was blessed to find her on the internet during the short engagement period I had to plan for my small but intimate wedding.
I was delighted to discover that she was available to play at my Sunday wedding. During our very first conversation I felt like I had known her for years. I could ascertain immediately that Roseann truly serves the bride and groom to meet their expectations for their special day. As our correspondence continued over the following months I found her to be completely accessible and, as I said, she serves!! She returns phone calls and emails very, very promptly and, above all, I sincerely felt my wedding was as important to her as it was to me. Thanks to Roseann, the planning of my wedding went very smoothly and I was able to have peace and enjoy my wedding day.
Our day was so lovely and Roseann's harp playing along with the flute and cello created such an exquisite atmosphere in the rose garden where we were married. It was totally organic and no microphones or sound system were needed for the trio. The music was enchanting and completely intoxicating. I secretly wished I could've hid along the crowd and listened to the entire prelude of Celestial String's music! I am glad I have my wedding video to revisit that special day and the beautiful music time and time again.
My deepest gratitude goes to Roseann for helping to create such a romantic and elegant mood as well as keep me sane
during the planning. If you have found this website your search for an exceptional harpist is over!
Jessica Meyers
A PERFECT GARDEN WEDDING
Roseann Canfora performs each year for our special Christmas Eve service at the First Congregational Church of Tallmadge where I am the Director of Music/Organist. Each year she delights the congregation with her beautiful music. She always chooses the most appropriate music for the service and in doing so, makes the service a memorable one for the congregation. I would highly recommend Roseann for worship services, weddings, any occasion where harp could be used. I have enjoyed working with her every year.
Nancy Robinson
A HEAVENLY HOLIDAY HARPIST
Today's Brides and Party Planners Want More
They’re more knowledgeable about music, they’re internet-savvy, they’ve done their research, and they know what they want. And for an increasing number of people, their weddings and parties are anything but ordinary.
“I want to come down the aisle to Coldplay,” said one bride this year, whose fiancé had the popular band’s CD playing in the car on their first date. She entered the church and made her stately walk toward her waiting groom to the song “Yellow.” The two exited the church to the sounds of the harp, violin, and flute spiritedly playing Coldplay’s “Viva la Vida.” Another bride came to her favorite song, Christina Perri's "A Thousand Years," while she and the groom exited to his favorite song, AC/DC'S "Thunderstruck."
As a Music Planner, Nothing Surprises Me Anymore
We’ve played “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” for a bridal processional and Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” for a recessional. One couple who’d just adopted a 3-year-old girl wanted the theme from “Barney” as their daughter walked down the aisle dropping rose petals, and they selected numerous Disney songs to be played throughout the prelude.
A 50th Anniversary party we played included a song list that had special meaning to the couple, including “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” to celebrate their first date; “Cielito Lindo to mark their trip to Mexico, “I Love Paris,” and “Spanish Eyes” to remember two special vacations overseas, and “New York, New York,” which had special meaning to the couple who attended numerous Broadway shows. Throughout the event, we performed themes from numerous movies and musicals that were special to the guests of honor.
Songs like Bruno Mars’ “Just the Way You Are,” Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours,” Led Zeppelin's "All of My Love," the Rolling Stones “She’s Like a Rainbow,” and Bon Jovi’s “Living on A Prayer” are only a few of the pop pieces brides requested this year.
We've played everything from Bob Marley to Frank Sinatra and honored one bride's request for an "All Beatles" wedding; however, I still get the traditional clients who seek a string quartet because they absolutely love classical music.
Regardless of whether you know what you want or you defer to me to make musical choices for you, my question is always the same.
What Mood Do You Want for Each Moment of Your Special Day?
Each moment of the celebration has its own mood, and musicians can do so much to harvest that mood, from start to finish. The prelude music while guests are arriving and socializing over cocktails can be upbeat and fun before slowing it down and changing to a more elegant and romantic mood for dinner.
The key is that every bride has a vision of how her wedding will look but should also consider how each and every moment will feel for them and for their guests. My best advice, then, is to think not just about the music but about the moments you want to create on your wedding day or at your special event.
Once Knowing the Mood, Selecting the Right Music Is Easy & Fun
Ask anyone who attended a wedding or party recently, and they aren’t likely to remember as many details about the venue, the decorations, the party favors, or even what you wore as they are to remember details of the things that affect them personally—the food, yes, but even more, the music.
So be thoughtful and creative as you select the right musicians and music for your special event so that you and your guests can enter the moment and truly enjoy each and every moment that follows on your special day.
Roseann Canfora, Ph.D., is one of Cleveland, Ohio’s most popular harpists, known for her unique blending of the harp with violin, flute, and cello in unique adaptations of both classical and popular music. She and her Celestial Strings Harp Duo, Trio, and Quartet have performed at weddings and company events throughout Northeast Ohio for more than 25 years.