Rockford Harpist – Wedding at the Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms

Lindsay and Paul had originally hoped for a mild fall day and an outdoor ceremony, but the November weather had other plans!  Their backdrop changed from a fountain to a cozy fireplace, but it was much more comfortable for everyone! As guests arrived to the Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms, they were greeted by classical […]

Upper Peninsula Wedding Harpist ~ Escanaba Musician

Amy originally planned for an outdoor wedding ceremony at a winery, but the late September weather made her nervous!  She switched to an indoor ceremony at Memorial United Methodist in Gladstone, so she could just enjoy the planning rather than worrying about something she can’t do anything about! It turned out to be a beautiful […]

Decatur Harpist ~ Central Illinois Wedding Music

Megan and Brandon were married on Labor Day weekend at Central Christian Church in Decatur, Illinois.  This is a stunning, historic church, and was a beautiful setting for their ceremony. As guests arrived, I played a variety of classical music.  When the bridesmaids came down the aisle, that was to “All My Loving” by The […]

Cincinnati Harpist | Jewish Wedding Music

When Aaron and Jeremy contacted me about playing for their wedding, I knew it was going to be full of amazing music!  They had very unique pieces that they wanted included in their ceremony, including several pieces by the indie-folk harpist Joanna Newsom. I’m always up for the challenge of expanding my repertoire!  Many of […]

Fort Wayne Wedding Harpist

Kara and Kyle had a lovely and personal wedding ceremony at Pathway Community Church on the north side of Fort Wayne, Indiana.  As guests entered the sanctuary, they were greeted with classical harp music. For the entrance of the wedding party, I played Pachelbel’s “Canon in D.”  When the flower girls were halfway down the […]

Cleveland Harpist | Wedding at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Most people think of a destination wedding as heading off the the Caribbean for an intimate ceremony on the beach, but that isn’t always the case!  Charlie and Michelle chose to make their destination…Cleveland, Ohio! As musicians, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was the natural choice for their wedding venue.  Friends and family […]

Princeton Illinois Wedding Harpist

Natilie and Joseph were married on a Friday afternoon at St. Louis Catholic Church in Princeton, Illinois.  Not every parish allows this, but they filled their ceremony with popular and Irish music!  The sanctuary was stunning, bursting with flowers and draped in white. As guests filed in, I played several Celtic and classical pieces, plus […]

Wedding Ceremony Music – Harpist in Central Illinois

What a special day to be able to play for the wedding ceremony of a couple I’ve known for years and see every Sunday at church!  Doug and Dianne were married at Wesley Chapel United Methodist in Jacksonville on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Dianne wasn’t picky about the music – she just wanted […]

Chicago Harpist for Weddings – Ceremony & Reception Harp Music

Devin and Michael had a beautiful wedding!  On such a rainy day, St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Hinsdale was especially welcoming.  A gorgeous sanctuary with wonderful acoustics, I played as the guests arrived to the Nuptial Mass. After the families were seated, I played Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” for the wedding party processional. […]

Harpist in Central Illinois ~ Allerton Park Wedding Ceremony & Reception

One of my favorite things about being a wedding harpist is when another musicians chooses me to provide the music for her wedding.  I loved working with Bethany (and her mom, Heidi) to put together the perfect soundtrack for the big day!  She chose classical pieces for the ceremony, but not the traditional wedding music. The prelude music […]