June 11th, 2011, was a very popular date for weddings! My first was at noon outside of Valparaiso, IN, at Taltree Arboretum. They have a beautiful setting for weddings at their pavilion by the lake. There is a lawn for outdoor ceremonies, but the pavilion is large enough to accommodate all of the guests if the weather doesn’t cooperate. It’s the perfect outdoor wedding venue!
The ceremony was officiated by Tom Witham of Day of Dreams out of Chicago. I’ve worked with him frequently before, and he is always very professional and creates a memorable ceremony for the couple and their guests. The chairs were originally set up in the pavilion, but since the rain was holding off, he orchestrated getting them moved out to the lawn so the bride and groom could have a true outdoor wedding. Of course, all of these pictures were taken before the chairs even arrived – I got there a little early!
There was no traditional bridal party, so the processional was just the families of the couple. During their entrance, I played Bach’s “Prelude in C” – it’s becoming a new favorite with brides! The bride’s processional was “Canon in D.” This is a popular selection if you want something traditional or classical, but not “Here Comes the Bride.” The selection played during the unity sand ceremony was “Dedication” by Franz Liszt, and the recessional was the “Finale” from Royal Fireworks Music by Handel.
If you are interested in having harp music for your wedding in Valparaiso or anywhere in Northwest Indiana, visit my website for more information:
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