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Shelley Otis
Shelley Otis
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A 12-time winner of the Couple's Choice Award, Shelley Otis offers couples a versatile selection of popular covers, classical pieces, jazz standards, and music of various world traditions. She enjoys the creative challenge of adapting music of all kinds to her instrument and works with every couple to create their own unique song list. Couples can choose from a catalog of over 500 songs in a variety of genres including classical, popular, jazz, and various world traditions, and are welcome to request additional songs not on her list.

She provides music for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, elopements, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and corporate events. In addition to solo work, she collaborates in several ensembles: for those who would like a more classic sound, she offers a string duo or trio with cello and violin; and those who would like something more upbeat can select the Boston HarpBeat, an instrumental cover band.

Based in Boston, she also travels to Rhode Island, southern New Hampshire and southern Maine.

Services at a glance:

💒 wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, & dinner receptions

✨ discounts available for elopements

💍 full wedding package with the Boston HarpBeat band

🌸 bridal showers & rehearsal dinners

✍️ Planning and collaboration to create the perfect soundtrack for your day

✔️ Sound system & logistics covered

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Microphones
Sound/PA System

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Drums
Flute
Harp
Piano
Saxophone
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

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Shelley, a harpist, received glowing reviews for performances at various weddings, including one at Granite Links. She played romantic and fun tunes, learned special songs upon request, and was praised for her professionalism and talent. Reviewers highlighted Shelley's ability to elevate the atmosphere, her easy communication, and willingness to accommodate requests. Guests were impressed by the enchanting music and elegant ambiance she created, making her highly recommended for couples seeking to enhance the romantic and special moments of their wedding ceremonies and receptions through live music.

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Shelley, a harpist, received glowing reviews for performances at various weddings, including one at Granite Links. She played romantic and fun tunes, learned special songs upon request, and was praised for her professionalism and talent. Reviewers highlighted Shelley's ability to elevate the atmosphere, her easy communication, and willingness to accommodate requests. Guests were impressed by the enchanting music and elegant ambiance she created, making her highly recommended for couples seeking to enhance the romantic and special moments of their wedding ceremonies and receptions through live music.

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Rachel Sent on 10/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

No Notes - Perfection!

Shelley was absolutely incredible. We are so lucky to have found her for our wedding ceremony. We held our wedding at Granite Links and had a very large bridal party. Shelley played romantic and fun harp tunes while guests arrived. When it was time to walk down the aisle, Shelley and a violinist performed a ballad version of "Dance with Somebody" which was incredible. She also learned a special song for the bridal entrance from the musical "Hadestown" without hesitation. Shelley always said yes and was extremely organized when planning. She made us feel very comfortable and well taken care of. The ceremony was our favorite part of the day and she helped to make it so. If you are in need of live musicians for your big day, look no further. We are so grateful for her talent, musicality and kind nature. Thank you for being such an important part of our love story!
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Jackie Sent on 07/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

5 Stars Just Aren't Enough!

I truly couldn't imagine our wedding ceremony without Shelley. Her music was absolutely beautiful and created such a romantic and elegant atmosphere—it just elevated the entire experience. So many of our guests told us how much they loved the harp and how special it made the moment feel. She was professional, kind, and of course, incredibly talented. I couldn't recommend her more! Her performance was unforgettable, and we’re so grateful she was a part of our day!
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Mackenzie Sent on 12/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Wedding harpist

Shelley was great to work with! She listened to all our requests and delivered. The music she played at our church ceremony was beautiful and she did not miss a beat. Definitely recommend for all of your music needs!
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 12/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Harpist!

Shelley was an incredible addition to our wedding. We knew we wanted to have a harpist for our ceremony and we didn't have to look hard once we found Shelley. She was incredibly professional and willing to learn a new song on the harp to perform for our ceremony. We had her perform solo for our cocktail hour as well. She was so open to our choices and was helpful through the entire process. Our guests had nothing but amazing things to say about her playing. My husband and I could not recommend her more!
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Brianna Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

11.10 wedding

Shelley played for our cocktail hour and ceremony. She was literally amazing and made that moment so special. Everyone loved her and even one of my friends getting married loved her so much she ended up booking her. She gets back to you right away and goes above and beyond! Highly recommend :)
Yasmin
Yasmin Sent on 11/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding ceremony musician of my dreams!

Shelley played during our ceremony and cocktail hour and was absolutely incredible! She was one of the easiest vendors to work throughout our wedding planning process - which we appreciated so much! She was incredibly responsive and courteous. We had selected a harp and violin duo and I almost couldn’t believe what I was hearing was real when I was walking down the aisle. Just incredible! Could not recommend Shelley enough!!!
Carolina
Carolina Sent on 07/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 amazing!

WOW! Shelley was truly amazing. She is so talented and the music she played was just beautiful. All of the guests thought she was an unreal addition to the wedding and brought it to the next level. She is so easy to work with and so kind. Hopefully I can work with her again on the future! Thank you so much Shelley!!
Isabella
Isabella Sent on 07/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 6/29/2024

Shelley was amazing to work with! I am so so happy that we found her! We booked her and a violinist to play our ceremony music. The music was absolutely beautiful and filled the whole space. It definitely set the tone for a very beautiful and romantic ceremony. I’ll never forget the music as I walked down the aisle! Thank you Shelley!
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Mathew Sent on 02/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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!!
Karissa
Karissa Sent on 01/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
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Shelley is a fantastic harpist. She works with her couples to personally design their ceremony music.

Derek Halkett Photography Derek Halkett Photography Wedding Photographers

Shelley Otis performed flawlessly and provided for a soft and comforting ambiance during the wedding ceremony. Shelley was a pleasure to work with and maintained a professional bearing throughout the evening. I highly recommend Shelley Otis if you are looking to add that special touch to your wedding day.

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Extremely talented and versatile Harpist, plays elegant wedding classics while keeping a modern approach!

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