Shelley Otis, Harpist

Shelley Otis is a full-time harpist who performs at more than 75 weddings every year and has helped a lot of couples through the music planning process. Whether you know exactly what you want or have no idea where to start, she'll work with you to create just the right soundtrack for your day. Her catalog of over 500 songs spans pop covers, classics, jazz improvisation, and music of various world traditions. If there's a song that's meaningful to you that she doesn't already play, she enjoys the artistic challenge of arranging it for the harp and is committed to finding just the right music for you.

You can choose between traditional harp (picture an elegant instrument with a harpist seated beside it) or a strolling option where Shelley moves through your venue with a portable electric harp, bringing the music directly to your guests. It's unexpected, interactive, and a lot of fun. For couples who want something more, she offers string ensemble options including a classic duo or trio (harp + violin and/or cello) focusing on both classical music and Bridgerton-style arrangements, as well as her band the Boston HarpBeat with harp, violin, bass, and percussion for a sound that's elegant and genuinely lively.