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Vanessa McKeand (harpist) and MV2 (violin and harp)

5.0  ( 4 reviews ) · Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges, Mornington Peninsula and Surrounds · Show Phone
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OVERVIEW

Vanessa McKeand brings her skills as a versatile, dynamic harpist to weddings in Melbourne, offering an unforgettable musical experience that transforms wedding spaces. Whether as a solo harpist or in the harp-violin duo MV2 with violinist Mary Johnston, Vanessa captures the timeless beauty of the harp’s dulcet tones, perfectly setting the mood as guests arrive or during significant wedding moments like the signing of the register.

Her expertise ensures that each wedding’s music is crafted to fit the couple’s taste. Vanessa offers a range of styles and can even arrange specific songs to play during essential moments. This flexibility makes it easy for couples to customise their music, whether they want a classic, romantic vibe or something unique. For couples looking to carry the musical experience beyond the ceremony, Vanessa and MV2 can play at pre-cocktail gatherings and receptions. 

What you’ll love about working with Vanessa for your wedding:

  • Flexible, customised music options: Vanessa and MV2 offer a flexible selection of music styles and are even happy to arrange specific songs to suit your wedding theme, ensuring the music feels truly personal and reflective of the couple’s vision.
  • Elegant atmosphere from start to finish: From pre-ceremony ambiance to signing the register, Vanessa’s harp or the MV2 harp-violin duo creates a magical atmosphere, transforming each part of the day into an experience filled with romance and beauty.
  • Memorable reception performances: For couples looking to add a unique touch to their cocktail hour or reception, Vanessa’s music extends beyond the ceremony, creating a continuous, refined experience that elevates the entire event.

Highlights of working with Vanessa

  • Stunning harp and violin sounds
  • Flexible song requests are available
  • Customised music for each wedding
  • Available for ceremony and reception
  • Melbourne-based, experienced musicians

About

Sultans, kings, prime ministers, world leaders, royalty...maybe even genies...harpist, Vanessa McKeand has enthralled audiences from all over the world and from all walks of life with her playing, from performing in caves to palaces, in flat-bottomed boats from Florida to Lake Erie, to Arabian dhows on the Indian Ocean! Wedding ceremonies are a speciality for Vanessa as she is able to arrange and perform your personal choices for your entry, registers signing and ‘departuRe as Mr & Mrs!

Vanessa McKeand

Harpist


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Your special piece arranged for free

If your special piece for walking down the aisle, signing of the registry or your depart is not in our normal repertoire, we will be delighted to arrange for you either as a harp solo or for violin and harp at no extra charge. 

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January 2024

I feel so lucky to find Vanessa for our wedding. Her perfomance was amazing! She made my wedding ceremony so romantic and dreamy and made me feel like a princess! Highly recommend Vanessa to whoever wants a remantic and fairytale wedding. She's very easy to communicate, very responsive and trustworthy.

Connie Y.

April 2022

Vanessa is honestly such an amazing harpist - such beautiful music comes out of her harp, its captivating! Discussing details with Vanessa is such an ease and fun, especially when this is all new to you. Greatly appreciate her knowledge with harp music. You are just immersed in the gorgeous music!

Zina S.

Vanessa McKeand (harpist) and MV2 (violin and harp)

Thank you Zina, and you were such a beautiful bride! Loved your choice of music for the ceremony, thanks again!

April 2022

Vanessa and Mary did a great job providing the music for our wedding ceremony and canapes. They were wonderfully easy to deal with, played a couple of pretty unique songs we requested, and created a really nice vibe for our friends and family. The harp and violin were a really nice conversation in the chapel space where we had our ceremony and the dynamics were well managed so as to be clearly audible, but not too loud. Overall wonderful, would recommend to anyone.

Chris S.

Vanessa McKeand (harpist) and MV2 (violin and harp)

Thank you so much, it was such a joy to play for you both on this very special day! We adored your choice of music throughout! Thank you.

April 2021

Vanessa, thank you so much for your wonderful harp performance at our recent wedding. You did an amazing job and weeks later we are still getting compliments on the harp from our guests. Vanessa is extremley talented at playing classical and contemporary pieces. We highly reccomend her for anyone wanting to inject a bit of originality into their big day.

Nadine H.

Vanessa McKeand (harpist) and MV2 (violin and harp)

Oh Nadine, thank you for your kind words. It was a joy to play for your special day and loved your varied choice of music! Thank you again and big congratulations!


Expert Advice

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As a wedding professional, Vanessa McKeand (harpist) and MV2 (violin and harp) offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.

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Song ideas please! To walking down the aisle

Would love to see your best suggestions for aisle songs in 2023. Thank you.

Vanessa McKeand (harpist) and MV2 (violin and harp)

This can be a very personal choice of the bride, and apart from the popular classics such as the Bridal Chorus and Pachebels Canon in D, the bride can choose any song she feels she would love to make her entry with - I have played the Beach Boys, A Thousand Years, Back Street Boys, Ed Sheeran, Clair de Lune, Beauty and the Beast, Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring, the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba to name just a few. All happy to discuss options

Jasmine

Music ideas for straight after the ceremony

Music suggestions please! Trying to figure out an upbeat song to play after our vows when we walk back down the aisle together. Thank you.

Vanessa McKeand (harpist) and MV2 (violin and harp)

I have been requested to play many things at the end weddings, including Queen of Sheeba, Autumn from the Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Jesu Joy, God Only Knows (Beach Boys), I could have Danced all Night from My Fair Lady, Handels Passacaille, Irish Wedding Song, and many more, both popular and more classical. 

I hope that this helps!

Are there additional fees to have continuous music without breaks?

Vanessa McKeand (harpist) and MV2 (violin and harp)

If it is within a period of two hours, no extra charge will be made.

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