Penny Beavers, Harpist

Penny was amazing! Sitting with her in her studio for my consultation, she helped me feel so at ease by her many years of experience, and helped me plan the processional music and had an original piece transcribed for us for our ceremony. She also met with our soloist for a rehearsal. She is really a very lovely & warm person! Not only does she have a great sense of humor, she is incredibly professional.
The harp sounded absolutely amazing in the Old Santa Rosa Chapel. Just gorgeous! Her music definitely made our day more memorable, magical and simply perfect.....
THANK YOU PENNY!

Penny’s music was wonderful. She played a great selection which made the ceremony meaningful and romantic. After meeting Penny we knew we made the right choice. She was wonderful to work with, and had great ideas that helped make the ceremony perfect.

Penny's music is truly magical. Hearing the notes from her harp throughout the garden(s) was just the calm we needed just before walking down the aisle. She's terrific to talk with and took the time to know us as a couple. Not knowing the harp or traditional music well was not a problem at all, she knows exactly what she is doing and does it beautifully.

Absolutely made me cry the first time I heard Penny play in her studio. She was even able to play the University of Michigan fight song in our wedding! Love, love, love her!

Penny played beautifully. She created a very relaxing and romantic atmosphere at the beach and all my guests said how lovely the music was. She is extremely flexible and is able to work with ANY soloist, even a 12 year old kid brother singing Ave. Maria!

My husband Chris and I got married this past July (sorry it took so long to write the review) and hiring Penny was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.

During the planning stage, she was very responsive to emails and phone calls. We had one in-person appointment with her to select the music for the ceremony: full Catholic mass in a small wine country chapel. With Penny's help, we selected the traditional wedding march for my entrance, ave maria during communion, trumpet voluntary for our recessional, and lovely improvisation which Penny calls "doodling" for moments in between.

Penny even takes special requests. For the initial procession, we wanted an Irish traditional, “make haste to the wedding.” We’d only ever heard the piece played at high speed on violin and piano; and after playing a sample for Penny, none of us were sure how it would turn out on her harp. Chris pieced together some sheet music and Penny told us she would try (but we picked out some Vivaldi as a backup).

She did more than try. She excelled. Penny transformed our jovially frantic Irish jig into a well-paced processional. It was charming, romantic, and deeply personal. It was our favorite piece of music she played that day.

We received so many compliments from our guests. Everyone found Penny’s harp to be a refreshing change from the usual piano or acoustic guitar. Everyone found Penny herself to be joyful, caring, and exceptionally talented.

Finally, she’s worth way more than she charges.

We recommend her to anyone who wants to add that extra special something to their big day.

Penny was absolutely fabulous at our wedding! The music was beautiful and I highly recommend her!!

Perfect!!! Loved everything about Penny at our wedding. She is the best!

Penny was wonderful at our wedding!!!

Penny was very accommodating and helpful. She provided suggestions and samples of her music for our wedding ceremony. Her music on the day was truly beautiful and added a special quality to our marriage ceremony. She was recommended to us by the resort we got married at, Sycamore Mineral Springs, and it is obvious why. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Penny is a delight to work with. She listened to what I wanted to convey through music at my ceremony and made some recommendations so that all of the music would flow properly. She plays with such emotion the music comes alive and provides a joyfully ambience. She is a high class musician who provides a great service at an affordable price. I highly recommend Harpist Penny Beavers for any special event.

Mrs Penny provided the most beautiful music for our wedding. I really think she was born with a harp in her hand. Her music really touches your heart. My wedding would not have been the same without her. She is so thoughtful and so tallented and she wants to make your wedding the best day ever and she will! She is absolutely the BEST. I would recommend her for any type of ceremony. Thank you so much Mrs Penny for being there that special day for me! You really touched my heart! God Bless You! With all our love Tara and Todd.

If there was a PLUS category we would have used it twice! Penny Beavers delivers professionalism, sensitivity, music knowledge, decorum and class!! Her talent excels on all levels and is simply a gift to anyone who uses her services. She goes above and beyond the expected and our wedding would not have been what it was if Penny had not been there. We can not reccomend her enough! She has become a true friend to me through the experience...what is better than that?
If you are looking the BEST, call Penny Beavers.

Penny was like icing on the cake of our perfect day!! She gave us such a beautiful soundtrack to our wedding ceremony - I almost wish I was a guest rather than the bride so that I could have heard even more :) Penny is truly amazing and she added the perfect finishing touch to our lovely ceremony. Our guests succumbed to the romance of our day the moment they stepped inside the little chapel and heard her beautiful music.

Penny was a great harpist! She plays beautifully. She set a perfect tone for the wedding. As I was getting ready to walk down the aisle, I had tears in my eyes as soon as I heard the music. :)

Thanks Penny!

Penny made my dream come true!!! Nothing like harp music to set the mood for a super romantic excellent day. My celebration was a vow renewal on my 25th wedding anniversary. It was so nice to be able to do it all over again.

Penny did a very nice job. Everyone made comments about how beautiful the music was. I would highly recommend her.

I just got married this weekend, July 10, 2010. My wedding was all the way in Santa Barbara but Penny made the long journey just to play for our wedding.

My friend who is a fellow professional harpist in O.C. called a California Harpist Organization and they were the ones who recommended Penny above and beyond a few others that were also referred. She said they told her we would be very lucky if we were to get someone as amazing as Penny. And boy, were they right.

I immediately Googled Penny Beavers and located her website. All it took was one listen to her musical samples and I knew she was the one I had to have play at our ceremony. She played with heart and joy and it came through on her music. I also loved how she stylized each piece.

When I called Penny that day, she called me back promptly and so cheerfully. The picture that you see on that website with those playful fun eyes and big, big smile...well, it comes right through on the phone the first time you talk to her.

I was especially fortunate because I booked her for an afternoon wedding since she had another wedding in the evening. She was very conscious of not wanting to put the other bride in jeopardy by being late so she and I agreed on the time she would leave. I appreciated her concern for the other bride and it just validated her true professionalism.

On the day of the wedding, Penny arrived well before the ceremony and played beautifully. The next morning, my mother-in-law commented on how she could tell Penny really loved playing the harp because of the way she played with such a big smile and really engaged the guests. My favorite moment with Penny was when I looked at her during our musical interlude and she and I just smiled at each other and knew that everything was just divine.

If you want THE perfect wedding music for your ceremony and one that your guests will keep talking about, hire Penny soon. :) And good luck to you and your wedding planning.

Penny was AMAZING!! She was quick to respond to all communications. The music was so perfect and really set the mood for our wedding. I would definitely recommend her!

Penny was fabulous! Great ceremony music! She even learned a new song just for our ceremony. Highly recommended!

I cannot describe how beautiful our wedding ceremony was. The day was perfect and the ocean was beautiful and Penny's music was extraordinary. The sounds that this lady is able to make are a delight and her understanding of our needs was such that all we needed to do was say, "Penny, please play for our ceremony." She was a complete artist and I would recommend her to play for any event at any venue anyone would have. She is truly a master artist of world class. A true professional.

I can honestly say without any hesitation, that the addition of Penny to our wedding ceremony was the icing on the cake. She worked with my husband and I to create the perfect pre-ceremony repertoire with our favorite movie score themes. Not only that, but she was gracious enough to accommodate our request and learn specific sheet music from the film LOVE, ACTUALLY for our precession and recession.

She is an delight to work with, a wonderful gracious spirit and brings such joy to the day. I am so proud that she is a part of our wedding day memory and helped make it something we will never forget.

Penny is an amazing and phenomenal harpist. She made our wedding ceremony all the more special with her beautiful music and expertise. She was easy to work with and so professional. She wanted to meet with us before the wedding and go over all aspects. She also played during our cocktail hour and our guests had nothing but praises for her. She truly added that special component to our wedding and we thank her from the bottom of our hearts. It is our pleasure to write this review and recommend her to play for any event you may have! She is a star!

Penny was such a joy to work with. I had no idea where to begin with music selection since I had little experience with harp music, but as soon as she started playing during our initial meeting, I was tearing up and knew we had made a good decision. We had initially booked an organist since we were getting married in a church, but he ended up being very unreliable. As if by fate, Penny was somehow available (we literally called her a month out from our wedding) and and we were so grateful to have had her there. Her harp music sounded heaven-sent and added a beautiful tone to our very romantic, traditional ceremony.

Penny is an outstanding harpist who played beautifully. She was easy to work with when selecting music and offered sound advice. I would highly recommend her!

We have worked with Penny at a few different weddings over the past few years.
She is amazing on the harp and adds to the wedding day and ambiance.
We highly recommend Penny if you are looking for a harpist for your wedding day.
CJN Event Planning

Penny's music is so magical and beautiful. I absolutely love to hear her playing in our gardens for weddings! It's the perfect way to greet the guests when arriving for the ceremony and to walk down the aisle to.

Penny is my favorite harpist and I refer her services to my clients as much as I can. Her smile is just like her music-soft and radiant! Penny's musical talents brings romance and heavenly tunes into every event.
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I am always glad to know that Penny Beavers is the harpist at a wedding or reception. She is very friendly and a professional in every sense. She has a broad range of music and can set the mood for the event. I can highly recommend Penny for your event.

Penny's harp adds magic to any wedding setting. She not only plays beautifully but is thoroughly professional and a real pleasure to work with. If you want something very very special for your wedding, call Penny.

Penny, you're harp seems to float around the ceremony as if on a cloud of grace and peace... It's always a blessing hearing your music, and I wanted to send a sincere thank you for making my picture-taking experience a memorable one! I hope you enchant newlyweds forever!

The Best! -- what more can I say.

I am always delighted to recommend Penny Beavers to my brides desiring live music at their wedding. I have had the pleasure of working with Penny on numerous weddings and she is always extraordinarily professional. Her music is just beautiful. There is nothing like the sound of a harp to make a moment magical. Taffy Gonzalez, Owner of All Traditions Wedding Coorindation, Invitations & Linen Rentals

We're so fortunate to have Penny as part of the Central Coast wedding community. Not only is she the premiere harpist among harpist, she is a joy to work with and to have as part of any wedding. As a personal note, my husband and I have several of her cd's in our music collection. They are played often. Live music adds something special to a wedding and having Penny play any time is heavenly. Regards, Rev. Stephanie Raphael

If you are looking for a Harpist, Penny Beavers is your gal. She is the best! Always professional, reliable, and can play all of your musical needs. Penny can be there for you at your wedding or any special occasion. She has played at hundreds of events here at Edna Valley Vineyard. She is always welcome at Edna Valley Vineyard. We highly recommend Penny Beavers as your harpist.

Penny is the ONLY choice when it comes to a harpist for your ceremony! You and your guests will treasure every moment that her fingers touch the strings. She is extremely talented with a warm, generous demeanor. Her music will compliment your special day like no other. There is nothing but glowing praise to say about Penny Beavers.

I have worked with Penny and she is great. I even had her play at a wedding last moment and she agreed making the brides day. If you need a harpist don't hasitate book her now! You won't regret it. Dj Jerry Craig

I have worked with Penny Beavers during many Wedding Ceremony's and her talent as a Harpist is always enjoyed by everyone present! I guess you could say i'm a fan of her music...,because I have two of her CD's and listen to them often!

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