Gatlinburg Harpist – Wedding in the Smoky Mountains
The bride’s grandmother, who owns the Buckhorn Inn where the wedding took place, contacted me about playing the harp for her granddaughter’s ceremony. Although the bride and groom live in Alaska, they returned to the family property outside of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for their wedding. The ceremony took place in the labyrinth, with the Smoky Mountains in […]
Harpist in Champaign-Urbana ~ Wedding Ceremony & Cocktail Hour
Evin and Sterling were married at the bride’s family home, just outside of Champaign. They were blessed with an absolutely perfect June day for their outdoor wedding! The prelude included “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen, a favorite of the groom. As the families and groom entered, I played “Aria” from Handel’s opera, Rinaldo. The flower girl […]
Galena Wedding Harpist {Chestnut Mountain Resort}
Lauren and Tony were married the first Saturday in June at the Chestnut Mountain Resort outside of Galena, Illinois. It was almost exactly one year ago that I had last played for a wedding here! The ceremony site is beautiful, shaded, and has sweeping views over the Mississippi River. Fortunately, no flooding issues at the […]
Harp and Violin Wedding Duet in Northern Indiana
Although most of my weddings choose solo harp, there are a handful each year that opt for a larger ensemble. The harp and violin duet is certainly the most popular, and for good reason! With the harp taking the harmony, the violin can create soaring, sustained melodies alongside the harp’s tonal texture. It’s a beautiful […]
Indianapolis Harpist {Wedding at Finley Creek}
This was scheduled to be my first outdoor wedding of the year, held at Finley Creek Vineyards in Zionsville. Unfortunately, the weather had other plans! As the harp is made of wood, it cannot get wet. Even though the couple opted to go ahead with the outdoor ceremony under umbrellas, the harp couldn’t go outside. […]
Deep River County Park Wedding ~ Northwest Indiana Harpist
Even thunderstorms couldn’t stop Angie and Don from having their outdoor wedding! Fortunately, the gazebo at Deep River County Park provides enough shelter to keep the guests (and the harp!) dry. Watching the radar, I set up the harp inside the gazebo when I arrived, even though it hadn’t started raining yet. With an 85% […]
Harpist in Northern Indiana – Outdoor Wedding in Syracuse
The weather is finally fall-like, with wedding decor to match! Taylor and Cory were married in the pavilion at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. The space was filled with gold fabrics, fall leaves, lanterns, and pumpkins. I played prelude harp music as guests arrived. Once the families were ready to be seated, I switched to […]
St. Louis Harpist ~ Wedding on a Farm
Weddings at home are always so personal, but certainly have their logistical challenges! Fortunately, the groom’s family farm provided both a lovely ceremony site, a place for the reception tent, and plenty of parking for guests! They made a wise choice hiring a wedding planner to make everything come together, and had the most beautiful […]
Wedding at Cantigny Park, Wheaton | Chicago Harpist
Ray and Emily were married in September at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois. This beautiful garden in the West Suburbs of Chicago features several unique ceremony areas, as well as a reception hall. They chose the iconic rose garden for their afternoon wedding. Prelude music included classical and popular pieces, such as “Somewhere Over the […]
Chandler Hill Vineyards Wedding {St. Louis Harpist}
It was a beautiful afternoon for Lara and Matt’s wedding, even if it felt more like summer than September! Their ceremony took place on the deck of Chandler Hill Vineyards in Defiance, Missouri, with the reception inside their banquet hall. Not too far from St. Louis, this is a beautiful countryside venue that is still […]