12 Corners Vineyard – Southwest Michigan Harpist
We had perfect weather for this Friday wedding! It was held at 12 Corners Vineyard in Benton Harbor, Michigan, with the ceremony in the apple orchard and the reception in the nearby tent. As guests arrived, they listened to prelude music that featured Beatles hits and Irish traditional songs. The wedding party came down the […]
Kalamazoo Harpist – Ceremony at Sherman Lakes YMCA
The last time I played for a wedding at Sherman Lakes was eleven years ago! I was glad to be back, playing for this lovely outdoor wedding ceremony. The bride’s mother managed to keep the fact that there would be a harpist for the wedding a secret from everyone except the bride and groom! The […]
Springfield Wedding Music {Washington Park Gazebo}
I love weekday weddings! They are casual, less rushed, and more intimate. Perfect for the couple who doesn’t want all the “fuss” of a big wedding! This couple was married on a Thursday afternoon at the Washington Park Gazebo in Springfield. They even were blessed with comfortable temperatures and good weather – and it was […]
Galena Wedding Music – Harpist at Eagle Ridge
Another beautiful Galena wedding! I began and ended the month of June at this popular wedding destination in Northwest Illinois. This time, I was at Eagle Ridge Resort, playing for Steve & Micki’s ceremony on their tented deck. We had a beautiful view over Galena Lake. The bride and groom requested Irish music before and […]
Birmingham Wedding Harpist – Ceremony at Creekside Meadows
The last of three weddings in one June weekend! Back to Alabama for a ceremony at Creekside Meadows in Morris, just north of Birmingham. It was a warm evening, but again – no rain! This outdoor ceremony took place on the bank of Turkey Creek, with the reception across the lawn in the pavilion. The […]
Pittsburgh Wedding Harpist | Chartiers Country Club
After a week of rain, my whole weekend turned out beautifully! The ground was a little soggy in places, but all three of my outdoor weddings were able to go ahead as scheduled. On Saturday, that was for a ceremony and cocktail hour at Chartiers Country Club in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Guests stayed in the shade […]
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 […]