The Knot "Best of Weddings 2013" ~ Wedding Ceremony Harpist

I am thrilled to have been selected by The Knot as a winner of their Best of Weddings 2013 in the ceremony music category!

This award is given based on reviews from newly married couples.  You can read what they wrote about having harp music at their weddings on my Wedding Channel profile.  Big thanks to everyone who submitted a review ~ it is because of my wonderful brides and grooms that I received this honor!

Planning a wedding and looking for a harpist?  Visit my website ~ The Classic Harpist ~ and contact me for details and a quote!

Client Thanks ~ Michigan City Wedding Ceremony Music

"Devon - Thank you so much for playing at our wedding on June 23rd.  I know we didn't get to meet, but I wanted to tell you I loved your music!  It sounded great!  I'll be recommending you to friends in the future."

~Amy, Bride

Wedding at the International Friendship Gardens
Michigan City, Indiana
June 23rd, 2012

WeddingWire Rated ~ 2012

WeddingWire is excited to announce that The Classic Harpist (Devon & Jeff Haupt, harpists) is WeddingWire Rated in 2012 for Wedding Ceremony Music. WeddingWire Rated is the annual ratings program that recognizes wedding professionals across the country for their commitment to service and is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples as they start their search for local wedding vendors. The ratings program is based on hundreds of thousands of recent newlywed reviews of over 200,000 wedding professionals in the US and Canada, across 20 different service categories.

The Classic Harpist has 29 reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our brides and grooms include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with us. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making informed decisions for their big day.

"We are very pleased to announce WeddingWire Rated 2012, recognizing The Classic Harpist for their commitment to exemplary service as Wedding Ceremony Musicians," said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. “Devon & Jeff Haupt have shown dedication to their craft and service, helping engaged couples understand what to expect from their business through reviews on the nation’s leading wedding review site.”

As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available in the wedding industry. WeddingWire Rated provides The Classic Harpist with the distinction of being WeddingWire Rated and a simple platform to capture client feedback from their wedding planning experience. Engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for The Classic Harpist on WeddingWire.com. We thank all of our newlywed clients for our WeddingWire Rated 2012 recognition!

Client Review ~ Harpist for a Wedding in Naperville, Illinois

"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."

~Stacy, Bride


Wedding at Naper Settlement
Naperville, Illinois
February 29th, 2012

Client Review ~ Wedding Ceremony & Cocktail Hour in Bloomington, Illinois

I found Devon by chance through a Google search and I couldn't be happier with her services! She is extraordinarily talented. I loved how she turned our contemporary wedding music into something more than I could have ever expected. If you are thinking of using her, I highly suggest you do! I don't regret it in the least. She really exceeded my expectations.

~Cassie, Bride

Wedding at the DoubleTree Hotel
Bloomington, Illinois
April 21st, 2012

Bride's Choice Awards 2012

WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce The Classic Harpist has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Ceremony Music!  This is the fourth consecutive year that they have earned this award, beginning with the first year the award was given in 2009.

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, Devon and Jeff were selected based on their stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.

The Classic Harpist is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Since the launch of the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate The Classic Harpist for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.”

We are thrilled to announce that Devon & Jeff Haupt, harpists are among the very best Ceremony Musicians within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee.  

To read the reviews that earned this award, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today.

To learn more about having a harpist for your wedding, visit our website at www.TheClassicHarpist.com

Client Thanks | Rock Island Wedding

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!

~Margaret, Bride


October 29th, 2011
Wedding at the Quad Cities Botanical Center, Rock Island, Illinois

Client Thanks | Southwest Michigan Harpist

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!

~Liz, Bride


September 24th, 2011
Wedding at Willow Harbor Vineyard, Three Oaks, Michigan

Client Thanks | Grand Rapids Wedding Music

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.

~Katy, Bride

September 3rd, 2011
Wedding at Fallasburg Park, Lowell, Michigan

Wedding Wire Rated 2011

The Classic Harpist is now WeddingWire Rated for 2011

WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that The Classic Harpist is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for wedding ceremony music. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding.

The Classic Harpist has 21 reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and musicians. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions about the ceremony music for their big day.

"We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program," said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. "The Classic Harpist has made a commitment to capturing their clients experiences on the nation's leading wedding review site."

As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. The WeddingWire Rated program provides The Classic Harpist with a simple platform to capture customer feedback from their wedding planning experience. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for The Classic Harpist on WeddingWire.com. We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition.

For more information, please visit The Classic Harpist on WeddingWire or our website, http://www.theclassicharpist.com/.

For more information on WeddingWire Rated 2011, please visit http://www.weddingwire.com/. 

Bride's Choice Award 2011

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce that The Classic Harpist (Devon & Jeff Haupt, Harpists) has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for wedding ceremony music!



Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

The Classic Harpist stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud The Classic Harpist for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”

We are happy to announce that The Classic Harpist is among the very best wedding ceremony musicians within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee.

Special thanks to all of our brides, grooms & families we worked with in 2010 who voted for us and reviewed us on WeddingWire.  We appreciate your support, and look forward to another great year of weddings in 2011!

For more information, please visit our website:  TheClassicHarpist.com

Client Thanks | Battle Creek, Michigan Wedding

We absolutely loved the work that Devon provided for us. She did an all Beatles ceremony and everyone walked away talking about what an amazing touch the harp added to the ceremony. Thank you for everything, Devon! 

~Saundra, Bride

September 26th, 2010
Kellog House, Battle Creek, MI

Client Thanks | Minneapolis, Minnesota Wedding Music

I was incredibly impressed by Devon and Jeff. I had a couple of special songs I wanted played for my wedding. One of them had vocals in it. Devon did a search for sheet music online, and they performed the pieces beautifully! Devon sang for the piece with vocals while Jeff played. It was exactly what I had wanted! I also had a few younger kids at the wedding, and after the ceremony they were curious about the harps. When a couple of them came up and started playing with them, instead of getting angry and yelling at them to stop, Devon and Jeff started teaching them some easy songs to play. I would highly recommend them for any event you're planning!!

~Shannon, Bride

October 9th, 2010
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska, MN

Client Thanks | Hudson, Wisconsin Wedding Music

Devon and Jeff returned my phone calls in a timely fashion. Jeff was our harpist. He gave me guidance on music selection when asked. On the wedding day he arrived early to check the venue out and set up. His music was beautiful. He was very professional, polite, and nice. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a harpist.

~Margery, Mother of the Bride

September 25th, 2010
Prospect Park, Hudson, WI

Michigan City Wedding Music

Jeff provided the music for this wedding ceremony at the Barker Mansion in Michigan City, Indiana.  Outdoor ceremonies take place in the enclosed courtyard of the historic house, and the inside of the mansion is available as a back-up for bad weather.

This couple was planning their Indiana wedding from New York City, and we were able to do all of their music selections and logistical work via email.  The music they chose was:

• Bridal party processional:  Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by J.S. Bach
• Bride's processional:  Canon in D by J. Pachelbel
• Unity Sand Ceremony:  Hymne by Vangelis
• Recessional:  Trumpet Tune by H. Purcell

A few weeks after the wedding, Jeff received this thank you note from the couple:

"Jeff, Thank you so much for celebrating our wedding day with us on June 19, 2010, at Barker Mansion.  We really enjoyed having you play for the ceremony and your help with picking the songs and coordinating with us before the big day.  I have included a couple of pictures of you from that day, hope you enjoy these.  If we ever need a harpist again, I will definitely call you.  Thank you so much!"

They also enclosed a couple of pictures of him playing the harp for their wedding.

We love to see your pictures, so please send us the link to your proofs when you get it from your photographer!