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    Mathew T. Sent on 02/12/2024
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    A wonderful way to elevate your wedding!

    Shelley was so wonderful to work with. She played harp at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour in November 2023. Meeting with her was always such a delight and she was so easy to work with! We were able to select two songs she would learn to make our wedding day that much more special!

    If you want to elevate your wedding and make it even more elegant I would highly recommend Shelley, you won’t regret it!!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thanks for the kind words Mat! I really enjoyed working with you both, and I loved learning your song. It is a great addition to my repertoire :-) Your wedding was beautiful...thanks for having me be a part of it!
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    Beautiful ceremony

    Shelley was incredible to work with and made our special day unforgettable! She is so talented and sounded absolutely beautiful. I would recommend her to all couples looking to elevate their wedding and make it an everlasting memory! Thank you so much Shelley for working with us.

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    You are most welcome! Thank you for the kind words ❤️ I'm so glad people liked the music. You were also great to work with and I really enjoyed putting together the Ave Maria for your ceremony.

    Wishing you much happiness in the years to come!
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    Mike Sent on 12/29/2023
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    The best harpist we could ask for!

    Shelley was the harpist that played at our wedding ceremony. She was absolutely incredible on the day and played beautifully. Even months before the ceremony, she was approachable, kind, patient, flexible, and easy to work with. She listened to what we had wanted for the music and absolutely delivered. She even learned a new song for our ceremony and and it was the best arrangement we had ever heard of the song. She is incredibly talented and just so kind and caring. We could not have had a better experience with Shelley!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thank you Mike! I'm so glad you liked the music. I enjoyed putting together the songs for your ceremony, and I had a lot of fun creating the arrangement of that song. I play it all the time now! Thanks for the great addition to my repertoire :-)

    Wishing you both much happiness in the years to come!
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    Kelly Sent on 08/26/2023
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    Magical, beautiful, best day ever!

    Shelley played the harp at my ceremony and cocktail hour at the Omni Parker House in August 2023. To say that she created the most magical vibe and ambiance is an understatement. She even learned two new songs for me including “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton and “Beautiful Day” by Josh Radin. Working with Shelley was so easy and stress free. I am so happy she was able to attend our special day. I would highly highly highly recommend her!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Hi Kelly, thanks so much for the kind words! I absolutely love how "Thousand Miles" turned out on the harp, and "Beautiful Day" as well. I've played both of them at almost every gig since your wedding! Thanks for having me be a part of your special day. Wishing you both much happiness in the years to come!
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    Zhiwei C. Sent on 12/28/2023
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    Wonderful wedding ceremony music

    We are very happy and grateful for Shelley's incredible performance at our wedding. She learned and performed our special request song, “Always with me” beautifully. Her harp melodies added an enchanting touch to our special day, and we are truly thankful for her exceptional talent and professionalism.

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thank you Zhiwei! You were a pleasure to work with. And I loved learning "Always With Me." It sounds so beautiful on the harp and it is a great addition to my repertoire!

    Wishing you both much happiness!
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    Olivia B. Sent on 10/03/2023
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    Exquisite Wedding Ceremony Harpist!

    I would use Shelley again in a heartbeat. She was easy to work with, very communicative, flexible, patient, and professional. I was able to email back and forth easily about the music I wanted, the format of the ceremony, and the structure. Since it was a Catholic ceremony she had to work with a cantor and an organist - she did so seamlessly. I had barely anytime to interact with her. But, she made a point to say hello and congratulations before departing. It was a great relief to know a qualified professional, who required little to no hand-holding, could come in and take care of business. And, that is exactly what she did!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thank you Olivia! This really means a lot to me. I really enjoyed working with you and putting together the music with the organist and cantor (who were fabulous by the way.) Your wedding ceremony was so beautiful--thanks for having me be a part of it!
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    Devon R. Sent on 08/26/2023
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    Beautiful Wedding Harp Music

    Shelley’s music was one of my absolute favorite parts of the wedding! I loved how she played both classical and modern music on her harp. It sounded so beautiful while I was walking down the aisle and entertained all during cocktail hour. She was also extremely responsive and even sent samples of songs to help us decide. You won’t regret having Shelley play at your wedding!
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    Mn Sent on 01/08/2023
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    Made our wedding day

    Shelley was the cherry on top of our entire wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. The soft and elegant sound of her music really made our ceremony. I have had so many guests compliment the live music, and say what a difference it makes (compared to a DJ with speakers) when the bride is walking down the aisle. It creates this intimacy that is unmatched. I remember feeling so nervous during the ceremony, standing in front of all of our guests, but Shelley's soft harp music in the background completely grounded me, and I found myself listening to her music every time I felt nervous. After the ceremony, Shelley seamlessly began playing fun upbeat jazz music for our cocktail hour, which I found to be so much fun and really create that easy and relaxed vibe after the "I do" that we were going for. In addition to the harp just being absolutely amazing, Shelley was also so fun and easy to work with. She is one of the most centered and calm people I've ever met, and definitely a personality that I needed on my team as the big day grew closer and the stress increased. Her communication is excellent, and she has the ability to put all of the jumbled ideas into a solid plan by using her knowledge, experience, and creativity. I recommend Shelley 110%, this is definitely a service to include in your wedding; it's a small touch that makes a WORLD of difference on your big day.

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thank you so much! Reading this made my week! I’ve really enjoyed working with you. I’m so happy that my music created the vibe you were looking for in both the ceremony and cocktail hour, and I’m glad I was able to contribute to your wedding team and help the day go smoothly :-)

    Wishing you both much happiness in the years to come!
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    Sarah Sent on 03/07/2023
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    Amazing & Beautiful!

    Shelley did an amazing job at our wedding: harp & organ. Would recommend her to anyone looking for ceremony music!!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thank you Sarah! You have been great to work with, and I enjoyed putting together the music for your ceremony. Wishing you both much happiness in the years to come!
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    Nicole G. Sent on 01/21/2023
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    A highlight of our wedding day

    We are SO happy we found Shelley -- she and her colleague Fabio made our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour incredibly special. Shelley and Fabio played a harp and cajon/percussion combo for our day, which so perfectly encapsulated who we are are a couple ("sophisticated spice!"). All of our guests loved the fun elegance that the music brought to our day. Shelley and Fabio learned two songs for our that made our ceremony so personal: "Backpocket" by Vulfpeck and "Dos Oruguitas" from the Encanto soundtrack. Both songs sounded incredible and brought tears to our eyes.

    Shelley is responsive, an excellent communicator, and perfectly delivers the vibe you envision for your day. We were a mixed-ethnicity wedding (Latine + white) and she and Fabio played a great combination of Latin- and pop-based songs. Apart from getting married, Shelley and Fabio were easily one of the top highlights of our wedding day. I strongly recommend Shelley Otis and her team for your wedding or event.

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thank you so much Nicole! Fabio and I had a lot of fun putting the music together for your wedding. It was such a beautiful day—the city skyline in the background of the ceremony, the way the sun peeked out during the ceremony, the beautiful flowers, the warmth between you both and your families…it was all such a beautiful moment. Thanks for having us be a part of it!
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    Lindsay H. Sent on 10/06/2022
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    Amazing musician!

    Shelley was amazing to work with! She is easy to communicate with and made the process of picking songs simple. She is such an incredibly talented harpist and we are so overjoyed she was able to play for our ceremony and cocktail hour.

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thank you Lindsay! You were an absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you for having me be a part of your wedding day. Wishing you both much happiness in the years to come!
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    Courtney D. Sent on 09/19/2022
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    A beautiful addition to your ceremony

    Shelley was absolutely wonderful to work with from beginning to end. She is kind, professional and so very talented. The guests raved about her music she performed during our ceremony. We actually added a violinist and they played beautifully together. I’m so happy we went with Shelley and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to add a special touch to their event!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thank you so much Courtney! You have been wonderful to work with as well. I really enjoyed putting together the music for your ceremony, finding the songs that had the right vibe for what you were looking for. Your wedding was so beautiful—the colors and the backdrop of the garden and the mansion—you put a lot of thought into it, and it was breathtaking. Thanks for having me be a part of it!
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    Lauren B. Sent on 09/14/2022
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    The perfect addition to our wedding

    Choosing Shelley to perform at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. If you are thinking about it, just do it! Her musical talent is absolutely incredible, she’s a joy to work with, and she’s extremely organized in her planning and communication leading up to the wedding. My only regret on my wedding day was that I was not able to spend more time listening to her play. Luckily I spent a lot of time on her website/YouTube channel leading up to the wedding listening to all of her music. Our guests raved about her! She also provided our ceremony microphone/sound system for our officiant, which was so helpful for our outdoor ceremony. I can’t recommend Shelley enough!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    💕 Thank you for the kind words Lauren! You have been a joy to work with as well. Your wedding was beautiful—your vows had me almost in tears and the lake behind created such a peaceful setting. Thanks for having me be a part of it. Wishing you both all the best in the world!
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    Eleanor R. Sent on 07/27/2022
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    Such a magical touch to a wedding!

    Shelley brought such a beautiful and magical sound to our wedding. She did not hesitate to learn a special song that we had requested to walk down the aisle to. She is incredibly communicative, talented, friendly, and professional. We are so grateful we decided to hire her to play for our wedding ceremony and our cocktail hour!!! Our guests absolutely raved about her.

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thank you Eleanor! You have been a pleasure to work with. I really enjoyed learning that song too. It translates really well to harp and has become one of my favorites to play. Thanks for having me be a part of your special day and thanks for adding a great song to my repertoire too!
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    Caroline S. Sent on 06/13/2022
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    Hire Shelley!

    We hired Shelley to play for our cocktail hour and ceremony. Her gorgeous harp music was the perfect touch. She even learned a few new songs for our walk down the aisle and for our flower girls. Our guests were dazzled and it made for the loveliest ambiance. Hire Shelley!!!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thank you for the kind words Caroline! I really enjoyed process of translating the Lumineers song to the harp. Your ceremony was absolutely beautiful, your vows even more so. Thanks for having me be a part of it!
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    Courtney H. Sent on 06/08/2022
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    One of my favorite parts of our wedding day

    I was so excited when we hired Shelley - she was one of our first vendors! When I imagined walking down the aisle, I envisioned a harp playing. Shelley made this dream a reality and truly created a magical atmosphere during the ceremony and cocktail hour. She even learned a new song just for us, and had so much music to choose from on her page. Working with her was completely seamless, and we couldn’t be happier. Her pricing is very fair and she is a true professional. Very flexible and kind. We would 100% reccommend to anyone getting married to book Shelley right away. Thank you so so much, Shelley. We are so grateful we got to work with you!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Courtney, thank you so much for the kind words! You have been an absolute pleasure to work with. I really enjoyed learning the Tina Turner song—it was fun to translate it to the harp and I really like how it sounds. I’ve been playing it a lot since then. Thanks for adding a great song to my repertoire! And thank you for having me be a part of your wedding day. Wishing you both all the best!
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    Sydney M. Sent on 05/26/2022
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    An amazing addition to our ceremony!

    Shelley was amazing to work with. We booked her in early 2020 but due to Covid had to hold off until 2022. Shelley was responsive and great to work with throughout the long wait. On the day, she totally exceeded our expectations! We're still getting compliments on the music. Shelley, thank you for making our day extra special!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    You are most welcome Sydney!! You have been wonderful to work with this whole time. I’m so glad that everyone enjoyed the music. Your ceremony was beautiful…thanks for having me be a part of it!
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    Brian Sent on 03/28/2022
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    5 stars - amazing

    Shelley was AMAZING for our wedding! I cannot put in words how perfect it was to have her playing at our ceremony. It truly felt like she amplified the emotions and love that was in that room with her music. The amount of compliments we received from our guests about the ceremony music was amazing as well. THANK YOU so much! Couldn't recommend Shelley more!!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thank you so much! You were both glowing that day, and I’m really glad I could be a part of such a special moment. Thanks for having me at your wedding 😊
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    Michelle Sent on 10/23/2021
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    A m a z i n g

    Shelley is amazing, professional and so talented. She was the harpist at our ceremony and cocktail hour and our guests raved about her talent. She was so sweet to work with and learned a song specifically for us. Do not walk, RUN!!! To book Shelley for your event!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thanks for the kind words Michelle! I’m glad everyone enjoyed the music. I had fun learning that song as well, espeically after discovering what it meant to your personal story of how you met. Wishing you both much happiness!
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    Eli P. Sent on 10/11/2021
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    Shelley's music added a wonderful touch and created a meaningful wedding day!

    It was a pleasure to have Shelley play during our small outdoor wedding. She was happy to learn 2 new compositions on the harp for our entrance and exit ("When the Stars go Blue" and "I Will Follow You Into the Dark"), and arranged them spectacularly. All our guests commented on how beautiful her music was, and it really made the day! Shelley also offered excellent suggestions, including playing "Erev Shel Shoshanim" during our ring exchange, and gorgeous classical compositions during photo sessions. We highly recommend her to anyone wanting beautiful harp music that will be remembered for a lifetime.

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thank you for the kind words Eli! I really enjoyed getting to know both of you, and it was fun to put the music together for your wedding. And I really liked learning both of those songs. I’m glad you had me be a part of your wedding. Wishing you both all the best!
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    Meghan M. Sent on 09/17/2021
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    Beautiful Harp Music

    Shelley added the most elegant touch to our special day! Professional and a pleasure to work with!
    Her sound was beautiful and clear both outside for the ceremony and inside for cocktail hour. Guests of all ages enjoyed her wide range of genres and artists.
    If you debating adding live music to your wedding or next event: it’s so worth it!!!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thank you for the kind words Meghan! I really enjoyed working with you and I am happy that I could contribute to your wedding. Wishing you both all the best!
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    Felix Sent on 10/24/2021
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    Shelley Otis

    Shelley was great! She’s awesome at what she does. She will make your wedding better! Highly recommend!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thanks for the kind words Felix! I have enjoyed working with you both. Thanks for having me be a part of your wedding!
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    Taylor M. Sent on 07/11/2021
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    Beautiful Ceremony

    Shelly was absolutely amazing and ensured we had a beautiful ceremony. We loved her and would recommend her to anyone!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thanks Taylor! I really appreciate the kind words. I enjoyed working with you and putting together the music for your ceremony. Wishing you both all the best in the world!
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    Julianne B. Sent on 06/15/2021
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    Absolutely perfect!

    We were so lucky to have Shelley be a part of our special day! Leading up to the wedding, she was super communicative and helped us in creating and customizing a music setlist for both our ceremony and cocktail hour. She has the sweetest, warmest energy and is wildly talented -- her music truly made for such a memorable and special ceremony. So many of our guests came up to us at different points to let us know how much they enjoyed her music. I can't recommend her enough!!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thank you for the kind words Julianne! I’m glad everyone enjoyed the music. It was such a beautiful day and lovely setting. Thank you for having me be a part of it!
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    Tom D. Sent on 06/09/2021
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    A Beautiful, Elegant Touch to Our Ceremony

    We were so lucky to have Shelley at our wedding. She’s an incredibly talented harpist, and a very kind person. Our guests told us they were tearing up before the ceremony even started because of her music alone.

    I can’t imagine we were the easiest wedding she’s ever done, as we were planning it during COVID and had a lot of our own ideas for the music we wanted to hear. Shelley was patient and flexible with us the entire time, and we were so impressed by the songs she learned just for our ceremony.

    We highly recommend working with Shelley (and listening to her music on Spotify)!

    Shelley Otis's reply:

    Thank you so much Tom! I really enjoyed putting together the music for your wedding. The songs you chose were interesting and fun for me to arrange and play. The Anastasia song is beautiful on the harp and is one I’ll definitely be using more. Wishing you both much happiness in this next step of your life together!
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