Shelley performed at our daughter's wedding in August. The entire process of hiring her was simple and enjoyable. I would be lying if I said that rates weren't a factor in our decision. As I am not very versed in the harpist community, I was...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!