Oona in one of her beautiful Bollywood outfits

I am so fortunate to have such an extraordinarily talented partner in life who plays the harp so very beautifully. I am also not the only one to appreciate this as Oona has been asked to play by a huge number and variety of people including for weddings, birthday parties, corporate functions, not to mention TV!

I really like this window lit picture of the bride enjoying the moment and the music

Feedback and reviews are always positive, reflecting the emotional impact of Oona’s playing, and the significance of Oona’s music in so many people’s lives. I would encourage you to visit Oona’s website at www.oonalinnett.com and click on the sound-clips in her sizeable repertoire as you read through this blog.

Oona in the Great Hall at Peckforton castle preparing for the ceremony (http://www.peckfortoncastle.co.uk)

Wedding days mean we are often fortunate enough to work together, and whenever I am available I will help Oona and take pictures of Oona with her harp in each venue. Oona has a very wide experience now of many places in the north west. Her beautiful music brings a relaxed and soothing ambiance as people approach a very important moment in their lives.

Oona often plays her harp at Church wedding ceremonies

Oona plays for the brides entry, signing of the register, hymns and for the exit

This includes castles such as Peckforton, Chirk and Leasowe. Castles give a gothic and often darker background setting for the wedding and harp, and the harp music can add to this and lift the occasion. There is also often some tremendous window light to use in many castles creating some very atmospheric musical and photographic moments. The grounds are often fantastic for amazing backdrops, and given warm dry summer weather, Oona plays while people enjoy the season.

Surrounded by lavender in the gardens at Iscoyd Park (http://www.iscoydpark.com) Oona is playing her harp for a wedding drinks rception

Country houses such as Knowsley, Rookery, and Wrenbury Halls and Iscoyd Park have their historic atmosphere too, and often on a scale not always possible in a more modern venue. Amplified as needed, Oona’s music drifts through the mansions and across the courtyard or gardens.

Oona often plays Knowsley Hall providing beautiful harp music (http://www.knowsleyhallvenue.co.uk)

Oona plays at Wrenbury Hall on a regular bases, on this occasion a wedding last Christmas (http://wrenburyhall.co.uk)

Oona is happy to play outside when the weather permits as she does here at Soughton Hall (http://soughtonhallhotel.co.uk)

Modern venues have their advantages too, provide a more contemporary feel. Oona’s wide repertoire of modern as well as traditional and classical music fits in just as well, adding very significantly to ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast. Oona can be booked for a variety of levels of service and is happy to include anything from her repertoire which can be found on her website.

Oona plays regularly at Rookery Hall for ceremonies, drink receptions and wedding breakfasts (https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/rookeryhall#null)

Another regular venue is the Belle Epoque (http://www.thebelleepoque.co.uk) in Knutsford

Wedding music as appropriate and often chosen by the bride and groom

Of course it is not just weddings. People appreciate the sound of the harp at many other occasions including birthday parties. Oona has also played at many funerals and this has been especially poignant when she has played at a previous occasion in the life of the family.

Oona played at the dedication of the ‘Forget me not’ garden in Lytham St. Anne (http://www.fylde.gov.uk/resident/cemetery-crematoria/forgetmenotgarden)

Many companies have also booked Oona to add a relaxed atmosphere to receptions for awards and celebrations of milestones in the life of the corporation.

Oona plays for many corporate functions, this one at St. George’s Hall Liverpool (http://liverpoolcityhalls.co.uk/st-georges-hall)

Oona is in great demand and I would use a cliché and ‘advise you to book early to avoid disappointment’. A year or more in advance is not uncommon. I on the other hand do not need to book to enjoy listening to Oona practise as I sit in my studio editing pictures which are often of Oona.