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Top Wedding Ceremony Music of 2011

I’ve gone through all of the weddings I played in 2011, and have come up with a listing of the most popular music selected by the brides with whom I have worked this year.  But better than just a “top” list, I’ll include … Continue reading

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Tiffin, Ohio Harpist ~ Wedding at the Ohio Memorial Chapel

This year, my November brides have enjoyed better weather than my summer weddings had!  The Saturday after Thanksgiving was another gorgeous fall day.  Erin and Jeremy held their wedding ceremony at the Ohio Memorial Chapel in Tiffin, Ohio.  The chapel … Continue reading

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Chicago Wedding Harpist ~ Ceremony at the Allerton Hotel

Jennifer and Manuel’s wedding was in the heart of downtown Chicago at the Allerton hotel.  The ceremony was on the 23rd floor, so guests were treated to some amazing views of the city and the Magnificent Mile. As the guests … Continue reading

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Central Illinois Harpist ~ Wedding Music at Lincoln Park, Springfield

The bridge in Springfield’s Lincoln Park is a beautiful location for a wedding ceremony.  It is quietly nestled away from the rest of the park and can provide a beautiful backdrop for a wedding as it did for Tracey and … Continue reading

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Michigan Wedding Music ~ Harpist at the Shadowland Pavilion, Silver Beach

I love weekday weddings – especially for brides who are planning their ceremony in a popular destination.  This Thursday evening ceremony was held in the Shadowland Pavilion on Silver Beach in St. Joseph, Michigan.  Many of their family and friends … Continue reading

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Springfield IL Wedding Music | Villa Maria & State House Inn Wedding

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 … Continue reading

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Studio Recital – Harp Ensemble & Chamber Music

Over the summer, I have my students paired up to play duet music together.  Sometimes it is with a sibling or family member, other times it is with another student at their level or with me.  Playing with another musician … Continue reading

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Harp & Cello Duet for a Northern Indiana Wedding

On another hot and muggy Saturday in July, I was joined by a fabulous cellist (Earle Perez) to play for a wedding on a farm in Rolling Prairie, Indiana.  We always have so much fun working together, and the combination … Continue reading

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A Double-Reception Saturday

On May 8th, I was excited to play for two wedding receptions.  One was an afternoon event in South Bend, Indiana, and the other was an evening party in Brookfield, Illinois. For the first reception, which was held at the … Continue reading

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September Ceremony & Reception: St. Adalbert’s and Greek Orthodox Hall

The first Saturday in September I actually got to stay close to home! The ceremony took place at St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church in South Bend, Indiana, and the reception followed at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church Hall, also in South … Continue reading

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