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Devon Carpenter, Harpist

Devon Carpenter, Harpist

Jacksonville, IL
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    Kayla A. Sent on 06/23/2021
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    Fast learner, beautiful music

    We’ll never forget Devon's beautiful music as the soundtrack to our wedding! She was also really easy to work with knew how to play most of the songs we wanted (which were pretty obscure). For any that she didn’t know, she was able to learn without any hesitation! Highly recommend!
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    Cece Sent on 08/17/2018
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    Devon was fantastic! The ceremony was beautiful and I cannot imagine it being so lovely without the fantastic tone set by Devon’s playing. I was a bit hesitant at first to choose one instrument instead of a quartet but I quickly discovered that the harp filled the whole room with rich sound that gave me the vintage, romantic, and unique atmosphere that I wanted for my wedding day. I received many compliments on our music selections and her repertoire included so many songs that she could adapt to any couple’s style. Her personality matched her lovely sound and you will not regret choosing her!
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    Jaymine Sent on 06/25/2018
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    Devon was so amazing at my wedding, she even played Bollywood music which was beautiful! I'm so thankful I randomly googled a harpist and she popped up in search. I honestly didn't think it would have happened but so glad it did!!
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    Megan Sent on 10/06/2017
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    Devon did a wonderful job. She plays the harp so beautifully.
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    Tim Sent on 09/06/2017
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    Devon is the best Musician for your event period!
    Dont look nowhere else. So happy im ready to book another event next year!
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    Victoria Sent on 02/28/2017
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    Devon was amazing!! She was my favorite vendor and the music was gorgeous and the perfect background for our wedding ceremony. She was very organized and easy to work with--these aspects really stood out among our other vendors. She is also super responsive by email and has a very streamlined electronic process that made things easy to get set up from afar (our wedding was in Davenport but we planned it from Seattle). Nothing but great things to say and would recommend very highly! Our guests loved her, too!
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    June Sent on 09/08/2019
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    Beyond Expectations

    Devon truly set loving and celebratory tone for our daughter's recent wedding. So many people shared how moving her music was and wondered where we found her and how long she and the keyboardist and soloists had been working together. Answer -- not until that day, but it was obviously not evident. I would hire her over and over and over again -- but only have one other daughter!
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    Scott Sent on 10/08/2013
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    We booked Devon for our wedding on 09-20-2013. The music sounded amazing and many of our guests asked where we found her. Each music selection change was seamless and made the ceremony go very smoothly. We felt she really went the extra mile with every aspect of he performance. Devon's personality was very pleasant and easy to deal with, (unlike some other harpists in our area), I highly recommend this harpist to anyone.
    =Scott
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    Absolutely fantastic! Loved the harp that we chose and the music that we chose for the ceremony. She was very professional and very easy to work with. Contacting her was not a hassle at all. She answers email promptly, cashes deposits promptly and will call if there is an issue with anything. Really enjoyed having her as part of our ceremony.
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    Tina Sent on 06/05/2013
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    A definite MUST for anyone looking to add that extra touch of elegance to their wedding! Devon plays the harp beautifully, she makes the planning process extremely easy and takes the stress of the moment away!
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    Robin Sent on 11/06/2012
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    Devon did such a great job! We are glad we found The Classic Harpist. The harp really made the ceremony beautiful. It was also less expensive than getting a string quartet. They will travel to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio!!! Thank you Devon! I will recommend you to all of my friends!
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    Johanna Sent on 02/24/2013
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    Devin was amazing! She is so incredibly talented and really helped to set such a classy tone at our wedding reception at Notre Dame SDH. Her music is so beautiful, and exactly what you’d want from a harpist – soft enough that it doesn’t distract, but vibrant enough to affect the mood. She also gets extra points for letting the brand new wifey, who used to play the harp, pose for a few pictures and play a bit of music herself!

    She's so professional, doesn't pressure you in any way to hire her on the spot, and she responds really quickly to emails, a huge plus if you're planning a wedding from the west coast like we were!

    We have to admit, having a harpist at our reception was one of the things we thought we only wanted a little bit, and almost didn’t pull the trigger on, but Devin had such great reviews and was so easy to communicate with that we were convinced. We’d like to put our two cents in as another positive review to convince anyone else on the fence to DO IT! Definitely one of the best, and classiest decisions we made for our wedding.
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    Brandy Sent on 09/27/2012
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    Devon was just simply amazing! Her services were actually the second (next to the venue) that I had booked, since her schedule books up so fast! In the months leading up to the wedding, she was very active in her communication with me and responded to all of my emails promptly. This really helped ease my nerves in the wedding planning process. About 2 months before the wedding, she came to our home for an in-person rehearsal with a friend of mine who was to also play violin. Devon was incredibly professional, prepared, and adaptable - she definitely knew what she was doing!!! The day of the wedding, she showed up early (and even dressed in our wedding colors!), and began right on time. Our wedding was outdoors in a forest preserve, and the sound of strings was so enchanting and added such a memorable touch to our day! She even created sheet music for my husband and I's song (Not Fire, Not Ice by Ben Harper), and even created sheet music for the violinist to accompany her!
    One of the most influential things I remember is Devon's call to save the day! The microphone and speakers I had rented for the ceremony weren't working at all, and we almost thought that we would have to do without. Devon had a portable amp in her car (for use for her harp), and we ended up using the amp for the mic during the ceremony!! She was so incredibly helpful and definitely saved the day!
    Devon went above and beyond my expectations in every single way possible. I HIGHLY recommend her, and she was much more affordable than I expected. I'd give her 10 stars if I could!
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    Laura Sent on 10/28/2012
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    Devon is an amazingly talented harpist! She was extremely easy to work with. We have a couple of conversations with her over the phone and never even met her until the day of! But her website was extremely helpful. It offered a lot sample clips of her music! My guests loved the special touch of having a harpist at the ceremony and the cocktail hour. She's prompt, professional, prepared, self-sufficient, pretty, and musically amazing! Being that I was planning a destination wedding, having trust-worthy, professional vendors is KEY!
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    Josie Sent on 07/16/2012
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    Arthur and I were married this past June 30th at an apple orchard in NW Indiana. We hired Devon to play the music at our ceremony.

    She was very easy to work with as we planned for our big day. We had no problem picking our music choices form her huge list of offerings.

    On the day of our wedding, I did not have to worry about a thing. She found the ceremony site and set up with no problem. All I remember is hearing her BEAUTIFUL music; that is totally how it SHOULD be!!

    What an AMAZING addition to our ceremony! Thank you Devon for such lovely music and being a part of our PERFECT day!!

    Josie & Arthur
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    Kelly Sent on 07/17/2012
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    The Classic Harpist provided a violin and harp duet. The music was definitiely a highlight of the ceremony. They are extremely talented musicians! Devon was a delight in planning the music for the ceremony.

    I would highly recommend them for any function and I will definitely use them again.
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    Debi Sent on 08/05/2013
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    Devon played for our wedding and was amazing! Her music was so beautiful and she is so talented. She even put together an arrangement of "You've Made Me So Very Happy" by Blood Sweat & Tears. It was so special for us! I can't wait to find another occasion when we can hire her again & hear/watch her incredible talent! Highly recommended!!!
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    Shirley Sent on 07/21/2012
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    Devon is such a talented professional musician. Her music added a great touch to our daughters wedding. One comment we heard was, " The Harpist made the wedding ceremony, "Over The Top".. We could not have been happier with you and your music".
    Thank you Devon
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    Stacy Sent on 03/23/2012
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    We had a very classic wedding in mind, and Devon's playing was the finishing touch to make it perfect. We set things up with her through her webpage, and everything went very smoothly. She was always prompt, personable, and attentive in her responses.
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    Margaret Sent on 11/05/2011
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    A wonderful musical experience for my wedding ceremony. It was enjoyed by all and I couldn't have asked for a more painless, easy working relationship. Definitely recommend Devon! A joyful, beautiful day!
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    Liz Sent on 09/29/2011
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    Devon played her Harp for our wedding ceremony. She was absolutely wonderful to work with from start to finish. She responded very quickly to all our emails. She was very professional and organized. She kindly helped us pick our ceremony songs since we were unfamiliar with most of the wedding music. Her music was absolutely beautiful at our outdoor ceremony. Thank you so much Devon for making our wedding beautiful!
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    Katy Sent on 09/16/2011
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    Devon's work was fabulous. My now-husband and I wanted some very specific songs played for our wedding and were overjoyed what Devon was able and willing to learn them. Devon played the songs beautifully. In particular, we asked her to play a somewhat obscure song that we love for when I walked down the aisle. I have to say, it was my favorite part of the wedding to hear that song while I walked down the aisle. We'd recommend Devon to anyone who is looking for a professional, reliable, and talented musician.
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    Janet Sent on 06/17/2012
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    Devon's harp music was the perfect choice for our daughter's wedding. It was so beautiful. I hope for an occasion where I can have her play again.
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    Samantha Sent on 08/12/2011
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    Jeff traveled all the way to Michigan's Upper Peninsula to play music for our country wedding ceremony! Jeff did an amazing job and all of our guests raved about how the harpist "added that special touch" to the ceremony. It couldn't have been more beautiful. Thank you!
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    Lisa Sent on 07/06/2011
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    Devon was very easy to work with before the wedding. She answered all my emails promptly. She answered any questions I had. Her music made my outside wedding seem like a movie. Everything was elegant.
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