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Professional harpist Monika Vasey has been performing for over 25 years. She specializes in crafting unique wedding music experiences for clients in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and beyond. With a masters and two bachelors degrees from the Peabody Institute of Music at Johns Hopkins University, and years of experience performing for the region's premier events, Monika has developed a reputation of excellence and versatility in the music industry. She has performed for numerous celebrities, dignitaries, and heads of state, as well as with prestigious orchestral and chamber ensembles in unique venues locally and around the world.

Services Offered
Monika plays on a beautiful ebony Venus Penti Concert Grand pedal harp, however a smaller folk harp is also available. She is eager to help create the perfect musical program for your wedding event, and can accommodate custom music requests including Classical, Pop, Jazz, Broadway, and religious music. Monika will happily coordinate and collaborate with other musicians to create a unique and elegant ambiance for your wedding day.

Please ask about package discounts for wedding and cocktail hour bookings!

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Orchestra

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Harp

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music

Reviews of Monika Vasey

Natalie
Natalie Sent on 09/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Harpist for Outdoor Wedding

We hired Monika to play harp for our small, outdoor wedding ceremony at Tudor Place (the venue actually recommended her to us). She was very flexible and worked with us to create the perfect song list for our ceremony, and was even able to play some special, non-traditional songs by request. She was super professional and sounded fantastic - so happy to have worked with her for the wedding! I would recommend her to anyone who wants a harpist for their special occasion.
Kiarra
Kiarra Sent on 03/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating
She was on time and wonderful! I was running around and forgot to send songs until the last minute and she still made everything run perfectly
Leila
Leila Sent on 09/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
MONIKA WAS AMAZING! I hired Monika to play the harp for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and it was the best decision I made for my wedding! When the doors opened for me to walk down the aisle, I was beaming and almost burst into tears when I heard the music coming from the harp- it was so gorgeous, elegant, and absolutely magical. I think all of my guests were in tears too. Monika played Canon in D for me, which is what I had always dreamed of walking down the aisle to. Her price is really good. I thought i had wanted a string quartet, but it wasn't really in my budget, so I decided to have a harpist play and it honestly sounded so much better and had a way more elegant and romantic quality to it. The music filled the entire room which I think is another reason why it got everyone so emotional. Monika also played during the cocktail hour and I had several people come to me afterwards saying how great her song selections were. I'm so so so happy with how everything turned out!
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Awards

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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 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Lesnick Photo Lesnick Photo Wedding Photographers

Monika played for the ceremony at a wedding we photographed recently. She was very prfoessional and played beautifuly! I would definitely recommend her.

Capital Ceremonies Capital Ceremonies Wedding Officiants

I have performed many ceremonies where Monika has provided her beautiful music. Since my couples are interested in personalized ceremonies I've heard her play everything from contemporary to classical. She is always skilled and polished and very aware of what's going on around her. If a little extemporaneous music is needed she easily and beautifully provides it.

Aronstam Photography Aronstam Photography Wedding Photographers

Monika Vasey is a wonderful harpist. I photographed a wedding ceremony two years ago in which see performed. She is a graceful musician of the highest caliber.

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