Katie and Mike had perfect luck for their wedding ceremony! They came from Washington, DC, to celebrate their wedding in romantic Galena, Illinois. Even though the skies became darker as the ceremony time approached, the rain held off during the entire service, and the weather even began to clear up later in the afternoon.
The ceremony and the reception were held at the Goldmoor Inn in Galena, Illinois. As you can see, the Goldmoor Inn provides a picturesque setting to hold a wedding ceremony, with a great staff that made sure everything was set up well in advance of any guests arriving. The harp is the perfect addition to a wedding in Galena!
The wedding ceremony began a bit differently, as the couple went without a traditional bridal party of bridesmaids and groomsmen. Instead, the ceremony started with the groom walking with his parents down the aisle, followed by a flower girl and a ring bearer processing just before the bride made her entrance.
For the flower girl and ring bearer, I played Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.” After the flower girl had spread her rose petals ~ with great enthusiasm! ~ the bride entered to Pachelbel’s “Canon in D.”
Once the ceremony was complete and the couple was announced for the first time, it was time for the recessional. In selecting the recessional, the couple went with “Ave Maria” by Schubert.
If you are planning a wedding in Galena, Illinois and need wedding music, please visit my website, Galena Illinois Wedding Harpist, for more information. I am available throughout Northern Illinois and Eastern Iowa for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and any event that would be enhanced with live harp music!
