This summer has had some crazy weather on the weekends! It seems as if it has either been extremely hot or raining. Last Saturday, we had rain in Michigan. The ceremony was scheduled to take place on the lawn outside the Historic Sullivan Barn in downtown Battle Creek, MI.
When I arrived about an hour and a half before the ceremony starting time, the rain had just started to come down. Running inside, I met with the groom and the friend of the bride who was coordinating.
We all huddled around the radar, and watched the storm move through. Going over back-up plans, we discussed moving the ceremony inside the barn, to the reception hall, or to the pastor’s church. Fortunately, the longer we watched the radar, the faster the rain passed!
The wedding was supposed to start at 4:00, and that’s exactly when the rain stopped. The bride’s family and friends rushed to take down the canopy and dry off the chairs. I set up in the lobby and played prelude music from there for awhile. When it was time to get everyone moved outside, I was able to get the harp out there quickly (thank goodness for my ultra-portable BlevinSong harp!).
The bridal party entered to “Canon in D.” The flower girl needed a little encouragement to make it down the aisle, but she did it! The bride’s entrance music was the the traditional Wagner “Bridal Chorus” (also known as “Here Comes the Bride”). For the pouring of the unity sand, the couple requested the Enya song “Only Time,” and the recessional was “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic.
In Battle Creek and throughout central Michigan, I play the harp for wedding ceremonies and reception. If you are interested in hiring me as your wedding harpist, visit my website for more information:
or call 1-574-344-9401
