Out at Villa Maria on Lake Springfield, the cicadas were thick! The outdoor wedding ceremony went ahead as planned anyway, and the guests just kept brushing them off. The maid of honor had to keep a close watch on the bride’s veil – the giant bugs seemed to like it!
When I arrived (extra early, as always) at Villa Maria, they landed on my car and I could see them swarming around the ceremony site. I stayed inside with the windows rolled up as long as possible!
The bridal party entered to Bach’s “Arioso” and the bride’s processional was “Canon in D” by Pachelbel. I had a cicada land in my hair during the bride’s entrance, but there was nothing I could do about it then. It was caught and was making a terrible chirping sound, and as soon as I was done playing, got it out!
Occasionally, one would land on the harp strings and make a bit of sound. I’ve had my harp played by the wind, but this was the first time it was played by a cicada! During the ceremony, a friend of the couple sang “Ave Maria” accompanied by a pianist. The recessional was an upbeat “Ode to Joy.”
After the postlude, I loaded up the harp and drove to the State House Inn, where the reception was taking place. I provided background music for the cocktail hour, including:
- At Last by Etta James
- Clocks by Coldplay
- I’m Yours by Jason Mraz
- In My Life by The Beatles
- My Heart will Go On from Titanic
- Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers
- What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
- When You Say Nothing At All by Paul Overstreet
- Yesterday by The Beatles
- You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban
- Your Song by Elton John
- Time to Say Goodbye by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman
Dinner and dancing music, along with uplighting, were provided by Ball Photography and DJ Service.
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The room was absolutely beautiful – lighting makes a big impact, and the silver Chiavari chairs finished the look. Hopefully we’ll get to work together again soon! I would love to provide elegant harp music for your wedding ceremony or reception anywhere in Central Illinois. Please visit my website:
Springfield Illinois Wedding Music
or call 1-574-344-9401 for more information on having harp music for your event.
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| Photo: Ball Photography & DJ Service |