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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

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David Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Value in Town. Beautiful music made our day special.

After comparing dozens of vendors, Monika consistently gave the best prices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. She has an amazing repertoire and incredible professionalism. We love the way her harp music filled the room on our wedding day snd have nothing but positive things to say about the whole experience :)
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Amy W. Sent on 09/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Wedding

Monika played for my daughter’s and new son in laws wedding and cocktail ceremony in September. Her music is truly magical! The bride and groom were very pleased with her music selection. Monika is very professional and responsive. She made the wedding very special and I would highly recommend her!
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.
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Karin Sent on 07/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Monika is talented, beautiful, and professional. We hired her for our daughter's wedding ceremony and cocktail reception. Our guests raved about her. From the very beginning, she was delightful to work with. It was a fairy tale day with the most enchanting sounds to make the day spectacular! I highly recommend her!!
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B Sent on 04/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Monika was amazing! She made our ceremony and cocktail reception at the Willard Hotel absolutely beautiful. She was very easy to work with in helping us to select songs and make arrangements for the day of. We highly recommend her to make a wedding feel so special!
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The Sent on 04/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Monika was so great and easy to work with. She has a demos of her music for you to select so I was able to customize my ceremony and pre-reception to the music that I preferred. I had a special song that I wanted to walk down the aisle to, "Young and Beautiful", and she was willing and able to learn it. Now when I hear the regular version of the song I get emotional because Monika did such a beautiful rendition. I regret not having it recorded! She was one of the most memorable parts of our wedding. Beautiful and classy touch.
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Joanne Sent on 04/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I am pleased to say I have had Monika perform at the celebration of all three of our children's weddings. She played at our daughter's cocktail hour before her wedding reception, as well as our son's rehearsal dinners. Monika is talented, accommodating, dependable, and very professional! She plays beautifully, yet allowed conversations among the guests not to be interfered with. She listened to my requests for what type of music and looked lovely while performing. I highly recommend this lovely young woman. Joan Fielding
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Carl Sent on 04/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Monika was a fantastic find for our wedding. She was very involved in our music selection process and provided great suggestions about certain pieces/composers that would be best for each section of the ceremony. She also went out of her way to learn several new and arguably obscure songs that we requested for the cocktail hour. Choosing Monika to play to for our wedding gave the whole night a classy, fun, and memorable atmosphere. My wife and I highly recommend Monika for any event!
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
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Patty Sent on 02/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Top rate musician! She was flexible wben we had to adjust her location due to weather. Facility was so pleased they asked for her contact information to recommend to other brides.
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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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