-
Recent Posts
Archives
Tags
at home blevinsong bloomington-normal central illinois central indiana ceremony chicago classic concert corporate eastern michigan encore ensemble fort wayne funeral grand rapids holiday india iowa jacksonville laurel leaf missouri northeast indiana northern illinois northern indiana northern michigan northwest indiana ohio penti peoria quad cities reception repertoire reviews south bend southwest michigan springfield st. louis studio tennessee tips valparaiso wedding west central michigan wisconsin
Tag Archives: southwest michigan
Southwest Michigan Wedding Music | Fernwood Botanic Gardens Harpist
It was a busy Friday afternoon at the Fernwood Botanic Garden. When I arrived to set up, there was a wedding rehearsal concluding, and two more scheduled for later that evening! Fortunately, we were all blessed with perfect weather. While … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies, Weddings
Tagged ceremony, classic, fernwood botanic garden, niles, southwest michigan, wedding
Comments Off on Southwest Michigan Wedding Music | Fernwood Botanic Gardens Harpist
Southwest Michigan Harpist ~ St. Joseph Wedding Ceremony
On a Sunday afternoon in May, I provided harp music for a wedding at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell in Lake Bluff Park. This wedding and concert venue is just a short distance away from St. Joseph’s Silver Beach, where … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies, Weddings
Tagged ceremony, classic, howard bandshell, southwest michigan, st. joseph, wedding
Comments Off on Southwest Michigan Harpist ~ St. Joseph Wedding Ceremony
Southwest Michigan Wedding Music – Centre Meeting House Wedding Harpist
Over the course of our time playing harp professionally in Southwest Michigan, I have had the chance to play at the Centre Meeting House (formerly Morris Farms) several times. My most recent wedding there was on May 14th and I … Continue reading
Posted in Indoor Wedding Ceremonies, Weddings
Tagged centre meeting house, ceremony, morris estate, niles, penti, southwest michigan, wedding
Comments Off on Southwest Michigan Wedding Music – Centre Meeting House Wedding Harpist
Southwest Michigan Wedding Harpist ~ St. Mary’s Catholic, Niles, MI
Out of all my December weddings this year, this was the only one that wanted Christmas music! I had been working with the mother of the bride primarily, and her goal was to incorporate her family’s Irish heritage into a traditional … Continue reading
Posted in Indoor Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Receptions, Weddings
Tagged at home, ceremony, classic, niles, reception, southwest michigan, st. mary's niles, wedding
Comments Off on Southwest Michigan Wedding Harpist ~ St. Mary’s Catholic, Niles, MI
Willow Harbor Vineyard Wedding Music – Three Oaks, MI
One of the hardest things about being self-employed is that you don’t get sick days. The day before this wedding, I came down with a terrible cold. But no matter what, I was going to be there (even if I … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies, Weddings
Tagged ceremony, classic, southwest michigan, three oaks, wedding, willow harbor vineyards
Comments Off on Willow Harbor Vineyard Wedding Music – Three Oaks, MI
Wedding on Silver Beach | St. Joseph, Michigan
If ever the job of wedding harpist earned combat pay, this one deserved it! After an unbelievably hot summer, the weather finally cooled off, and it looked like it would be comfortable to play outside for once. The ceremony was … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies, Weddings
Tagged blevinsong, ceremony, laurel leaf, silver beach, southwest michigan, st. joseph, wedding
Comments Off on Wedding on Silver Beach | St. Joseph, Michigan
Michigan Wedding Harpist: Kalamazoo & Niles
On the last Saturday in June, I had two wedding ceremonies for which I played the harp. The first was an outdoor wedding in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. For the prelude, the bride requested the traditional Welsh folk songs … Continue reading
Posted in Indoor Wedding Ceremonies, Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies, Weddings
Tagged centre meeting house, ceremony, kalamazoo, kalamazoo nature center, morris estate, niles, penti, southwest michigan, wedding
Comments Off on Michigan Wedding Harpist: Kalamazoo & Niles
A Backyard Wedding in Cassopolis, Michigan
Another harp duet wedding! The ceremony was held in Cassopolis, Michigan, in the beautiful backyard of the grandmother of the groom. We played while guests arrived, including the special requests of “Arioso” by Bach and the “Jupiter” theme from Holst’s … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies, Weddings
Tagged at home, cassopolis, ceremony, classic, ensemble, penti, southwest michigan, wedding
Comments Off on A Backyard Wedding in Cassopolis, Michigan
Kalamazoo Wedding Ceremony Harpist
From burning up to freezing in the span of two weeks! This outdoor ceremony was held in the gardens of Henderson Castle in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The wind was blowing and rain was threatening, but the ceremony was able to continue … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies, Weddings
Tagged ceremony, classic, henderson castle, kalamazoo, southwest michigan, wedding
Comments Off on Kalamazoo Wedding Ceremony Harpist