Dr. Tula Ruggiero, Harp
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The view from the portico at Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville, VA
     Weddings are a specialty of mine.  I can combines the technical expertise of my doctorate in harp performance with the motivation to make each wedding a special, joyous, and personally fulfilling event for every bride and groom and their families. From timeless classics like Pachelbel’s Canon in D, to the spontaneous joy of contemporary favorites like 1,000 Years, I am able to add your special request to my already extensive repertoire. If an arrangement of your favorite song does not already exist for harp, I can create one for you!  I can be as hands off or provide lots of assistance as needed by each couple to ensure that their wedding music is the unforgettable first soundtrack of their new life together. 


Planning a wedding? Harp music is one if the easiest way to add elegance and sophistication to your special day.

Step 1: Where to begin?

Contact me to find out if your date is available.
You can fill out my Contact form at the top of the page, or you can email me directly at
coolharpist@gmail.com.
You can also call or text me at 304-582-0469

Step 2: Book your date
Send me your event details and I will fill out your Performance Contract Form . For your convenience, the contract can be completed and signed online, or I can send a hard copy to you in the mail.  An accompanying deposit of $150 can be paid by clicking here, or by check. The balance of payment comes due 10 days prior to your wedding date.
I will return to you a signed and completed contract.
Your date is booked! Now the music selection process can begin.


Step 3: Choose your music
We work together to choose the music that best reflects YOU and the love that you want to express for each other and for friends and family.
I am available through consultation to provide as little or as much help as you need. Online video consultation sessions are available at my account through the online booking service, 10 to 8.
Clients may select a special request if a piece of music that is important to you is not yet in my repertoire. 
Selected pieces include processionals, recessional, and postlude. 
​For suggestions, please see my Repertoire List

Step 4: Relax and get ready to enjoy your day
Wedding planning can be stressful, but you can rest assured knowing that your music needs are covered by an experienced professional. I will be set up with my harp, prepared, and ready to go at your venue when your family is ready to begin your celebration of marriage.

What is included?
15 minutes of prelude music
Ceremony music up to 2 processionals, 1 mid-ceremony piece, and 1 recessional
1 postlude piece
1 special request with advance notice
Travel and set up at your venue
Consultation available


For all weddings:

​All dates must be reserved with a paid deposit and signed contract.
Rates begin at $350 for indoor ceremonies and $400 for outdoor ceremonies.
Music for the cocktail hour at the same venue may be added to any ceremony package for $125.
Additional hours of reception music may be added for $100 per hour.
Music for wedding receptions alone have a two hour minimum beginning at $300.
Venues located more than 50 miles from Berkeley Springs may incur additional travel charges.


Where can you play?

I have performed weddings throughout the four state region of West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, Western Maryland, Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley, and the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. I perform in churches, restaurants, hotels, inns, banquet halls, vineyards, state parks- it's open to the imagination! I love performing with my harp whether it's the excitement of visiting a new venue for the first time, or returning to beloved, familiar locations.

Some examples:
In West Virginia:
 Cacapon Resort State Park South Morgan County, WV
                              ​The Country Inn, Berkeley Springs, WV
                              Berkeley Springs Presbyterian Church, Berkeley Springs, WV
                              The Barn at York Hill, Shenandoah Junction, WV

In Maryland: Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont, MD
In Pennsylvania: Waynesboro Country Club, Waynesboro, PA
                              Cowan's Gap State Park, Fort Loudon, PA

In Virginia: Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville, VA
                    James Charles Winery, Winchester, VA
                   The George Washington Hotel, Winchester, VA
                   The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Winchester, VA
                   Historic Jordan Springs, Jordan Springs, VA
                   The Mimslyn Inn, Luray, VA




​For more information, please contact Tula at coolharpist@gmail.com, or fill out the contact form at the top of the page.

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