Shelley Otis, Harpist

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highly recommend for any wedding or event!

hedule. I’m very happy Shelley played at our wedding ceremony, best decision ever(:

cocktail hour. When we changed our plans (again) to have a full ceremony and reception for 30 people, Shelley seamlessly worked with us not only to learn two new songs, but to add a violinist and percussionist to our day to make sure all our needs were covered (and Cami and Fabio were truly fabulous)! Shelley's music is beautiful. She has an astounding repertoire of music that was nothing short of delightful on our wedding day. Shelley moved effortlessly from playing songs like Hallelujah during our ceremony (for which there wasn't a dry eye in the house) to playing Taylor Swift cover songs (which had everyone in awe, giggling, and bopping around). We, our families, and our guests were nothing short of thrilled by the music that Shelley provided - she added such joy, elegance, and wonder to our celebration. At the end of the evening, Shelley asked us if she could play one more song, as if there was any chance in the world that we wouldn't want to hear more from Shelley! One of my favorite memories of the day was dancing with my family to that last song. Working with Shelley was easy - she is compassionate and passionate about what she does. We requested a recording of our first dance song so we could practice, and Shelley got us the most beautiful recording in ONE DAY. Not only that, Shelley told us that what she gave us was a rough copy - it was beautiful and I am dying to have other recordings from Shelley. Any wedding would be that much better with Shelley, and I am forever grateful that we were gifted the chance to work with her and to have her music surrounding us throughout our day.

ed and she gave us so many selections, even offering to learn music if we didn’t like any of it. She was able to play our selection of music throughout our ceremony. Extra props to her as our wedding day was incredibly hot and you wouldn’t have even noticed looking at her. Thank you for being a part of our day Shelley - we couldn’t recommend you enough!!!

a perfect ambiance and special element to our wedding day. Leading up to the wedding we touched base to plan out the set list and completely customized the wedding music. On the wedding day, Shelley arrived early to get herself set up, then played before the ceremony, for the bridal recession, one song during the ceremony and then during the entire cocktail hour. I would definitely recommend this vendor!

uld sound like. She also learned a new song for us! She was very easy to work with and professional leading up to and on the day of our wedding. We highly recommend Shelley!

accommodating and even played a song with our relative who sang as the bridal party entered. We can’t say enough good things about our experience with Shelley!

he harp is such a beautiful and slightly unusual instrument. I can honestly say, it truly made our ceremony one of a kind. I approached Shelley with two ideas: 1. My husband really likes a song called "Is and Is and Is" by White Denim (definitely an untraditional choice) and I thought it would be a fun tune for him to walk down to. Despite never hearing the song before, Shelley embraced the challenge and created such a fun arrangement for us! 2. I got the idea of singing during my ceremony and Shelley was on board right away. She played a stunning, slowed down version of "I Choose You" by Sara Bareilles to accompany me. She was even willing to transpose the song to a different key that worked better for my vocal range. I was nervous (nearly chickened out several times!) but I did it, all thanks to Shelley's calm, encouraging presence. It was an amazing experience. My husband and I are beyond appreciative of Shelley's hard work and could not recommend her enough. Book her! People won't stop coming up to you to tell you how much they loved her music, even months after your wedding.

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ugh, she sent me a few songs via drop box. One of them happened to be “Perfect” by Ed Sheehan - the Wedding Song my husband & I had already selected! Shelley is warm, personable, friendly, accommodating and a joy to work with. I can honestly say that a true friendship came out of planning this wedding with Shelley Otis! Shelley is sensational! I highly recommend Shelley Otis!

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he was more than willing and able to help our ceremony be just as magical and special as my husband and I imagined. She went above and beyond for us. We went back and forth on email and even at the very last minute, I added a third musician! Shelley didn't even blink and made it happen. They were beautifully positioned and dressed at the ceremony. We were able to chat briefly before the ceremony and then after, she came up to me to make sure we had a nice connection. Walking down the isle, I blacked out but before the ceremony I could hear them playing and it was just beautiful! I highly recommend Shelley and anyone she recommends to make it a beautiful moment for you and your groom. She is a lovely person and that shows through her demeanor and music. It was very special. Thank you Shelley.

d! She played absolutely beautifully for our ceremony, she was responsive and friendly, and a cost effective option for unique ceremony music. HIGHLY recommend!!

vendor we worked with. She provided us with a list of songs she’s played in the past and even offered to learn a new song for us, if we had anything specific in mind. The variety of music on her list blew us away! You simply cannot go wrong with Shelley as your musician.

did a little demo for us and it was so great my mom cried a little! Although as the bride I was not able to enjoy the beautiful music at the ceremony or the cocktail hour (where she played piano for us) I could hear her playing my song as I walked down the aisle and it was amazing. Those that I asked said she did an amazing job. I would recommend her 110% of the time, she was fabulous! She even played some rock hits for my husband, he loved it!

n't sure what to expect. Her rates were extremely reasonable, and I did several comparisons. She met with us privately and got a feel for the kind of family we were, what songs we might enjoy and what mood we wanted to create. Our song choice for the Bride's entrance, instantly made us cry, and we knew, at that moment, Shelley was the right choice for us. Of course, we did this planning with so many factors in mind - a garden wedding, a warm summer day, harp playing under the shade of a tree, formal yet fun... However, the wedding day was not without challenges. One thing we did not plan for was the amount of torrential rain that fell on that day! All our planning was around the beauty of the outdoor venue. But adjustments were made and everything was perfect. Shelley's harp music basically made us feel that the rain had disappeared! The ceremony music was so beautiful. For cocktail hour, instead of playing under a tree, Shelley played inside the estate as if it was meant to be that way. She was such a great addition to our daughter's magical day. She is extremely professional yet humble. I recommend her highly. She played a variety of songs - each one perfect! My guests are still talking about the harpist and how wonderful she was! She offers many genres of music and she understands her audience. Other than the ceremony pieces, she was given free rein on song choices and she was astounding. If you are looking for that perfect, unique addition to your event, Shelley should be your choice. Trust me, you will not be disappointed!

ocktail hour and she had no problems with us adding that. Also when planning our ceremony we knew we wanted to incorporate music but didn't know how, so she reached out to our officiant and took care of it for us which lifted a lot of stress off of us - and it was everything we could have wanted. She plays absolutely beautifully, and she asked what our dress code was to ensure she was dressed appropriately. Additionally, she has a huge list of songs across many genres she already knows and is open to learning new ones if there is a song you want that isn't on the extensive list she already has. Everyone raved about the music, so I am very glad we went with Shelley!

inally not on her song list. When I told her about it, without hesitation she said she would learn the song for our big day to make sure everything was perfect. And it was!! Our guests were blown away by her and we got so many compliments following our wedding how she added a "wow" factor. Shelley is so sweet and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a harpist for their event... you won't regret it! :)

very helpful in making our vision come to life.

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nt was through venmo...and I honestly couldn’t have loved that more! It’s just so convenient when you’re the do-it-all-yourself bride and super busy throughout the entire planning process.

, and humble nature are what make Shelley a master of her craft and a true joy to be around. Shelley is a talented musician with a true passion for what she does, and has such a rich repertoire from pop music, jazz, and classical. The first time we met, Shelley talked us through all the details, and also listened to our needs and requests. She is prepared and thorough, patient and understanding , and knows that each wedding is unique. With all of the emotions of the day, I only wish I were able to sit in the audience and enjoy her playing as a guest :)

, processional, and recessional, and she executed each piece flawlessly. Her timing was perfect. She helped us choose the music and was professional, responsive, and friendly from start to finish. Highly recommend!

as well as learn an entirely new song that she had never played before. She sent us a recording of it prior to our big day to make sure we were 100% satisfied. We were 200% satisfied! We just wish we could have heard more of her playing at cocktail hour instead of taking photos! She is easy to correspond with and very reasonably priced given her amazing talent and professionalism.

e and made the whole booking process so easy! I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for beautiful music!

ould hear any songs before our big day. On the day of our wedding, Shelley played perfectly and the ceremony would not have been the same without her :)

added extra to our ceremony! Thank you so much Shelley!

sample performance and knew right away that I wanted her to play at my wedding. The guests loved her and really appreciated the music!

ith, eager to make our vision come to light, and game to add new music to her repertoire. Shelley also shared her thoughts on what we could consider for our ceremony and reception. We listened and hired her colleagues to play percussion and the cello. Shelley is incredibly talented, professional and a pleasure to work with. She comes highly recommended.

ics for my officiant and Spanish interpreter which was super helpful.

rgan, singer from a church choir, etc. I really did not want that, what I really wanted was a harpist! I just think the sounds is so beautiful and really was the feel we were going for and Shelley did an unbelievable job. People are still telling us how incredible the harpist was!!!! I know some steer clear of the harp for fear that it won't fill a room with the sound but Shelley comes prepared with her own equipment and that harp certainly filled the chapel. I also wanted a mix of traditional religious ceremony music with a touch of modern. Shelley had such a wide range of music (I swear it is over 500 songs to choose from) ranging from the classics to the current Top 40 hits. We were able to have alleluia responded yet play Elvis as I walked down the aisle. It really was so wonderful to have her and customize our ceremony. Thank you Shelley!!!!

ends who loved the music she provided. Would definitely recommend her to anyone getting married!

I highly recommend! Thank you Shelley!

the deal! She plays a lot of modern songs along with the classics!! It was so cool to have her play a mix of modern songs before my ceremony and during the cocktail hour. She is so talented!!! I HIGHLY recommend her!!! She works with you on on pricing and is very accommodating!!

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hanks for making our day special and romantic with your amazing talent Shelley!

ngs she played during the pre- and post-ludes. Shelley was very easy to work with, let my mom and me come to her house to hear her play, learned a new song for us, and had a great sound system for her harp and for our officiant so everything could be heard. I would highly recommend Shelley!

it- it’s the perfect instrument to stand on its own, always sounds good, and can play anything. We didn’t want anything too ‘wedding’ sounding (Pachelbel, Here comes the Bride), and she had plenty of awesome suggestions- I walked down the aisle to ‘Here comes the sun’. I wish I held other events I could invite Shelley to play at!