Harpist in Southern Ohio – Wedding at Sunroom at the Brick
What a beautiful venue and a beautiful day! After the storm the evening before, we enjoyed the sunshine on Saturday. The wedding took place at Sunroom at the Brick in Frankfort, Ohio, with the ceremony on the lawn and the reception in the hall. Located not far from Chillicothe, it has small-town charm with the […]
Southern Ohio Harpist – Wedding in Portsmouth
We watched the sky and the weather radar closely on this one! Fortunately, the outdoor ceremony was able to go ahead as planned at the Old Monastery in Portsmouth, Ohio. It poured during the reception, but everyone was inside by then and stayed dry! High on the hill overlooking the city and the Ohio River, […]
Wedding at Pere Marquette Lodge | St. Louis Harpist
Another beautiful outdoor wedding! This time at Pere Marquette State Park, on the grounds directly across from the Lodge. Very convenient for guests having one venue for the ceremony, reception, and lodging, and all right on the Illinois River. Just an hour outside of St. Louis, it is the perfect rustic escape. The lawn where the […]
Hornbaker Gardens Wedding – Northern Illinois Harpist
Taylor and Mason were married on June 30th at The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens in Princeton, Illinois. The venue was beautiful! The barn is newly-constructed to have all the event amenities you’d need – like air conditioning! The ceremony took place on the grounds of the barn, with the reception to follow inside. As guests arrived […]
Traverse City Harpist ~ Wedding at the West Bay Beach Resort
LeRae and Nick were blessed with a beautiful wedding day in Traverse City. Windy, but beautiful! Their ceremony took place on the edge of the Grand Traverse Bay, at the West Bay Beach Resort in downtown Traverse City. I love working with other musicians as they plan their weddings. They know the importance of live […]
Northern Michigan Harpist | Traverse City Wedding Music
Sierra and Blake could not have asked for a more perfect day for their beach wedding. The ceremony took place on the Beach Club deck of the Grand Traverse Resort. As the parents were seated, I played the 1960s hit “A Summer Place.” The wedding party entered to “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic, the […]
South Bend Wedding Harpist
Kate and Jared were married at the groom’s family home in South Bend, Indiana. Although rain was forecast, the weather turned out beautifully and the ceremony was able to go ahead as planned, with the St. Joseph River in the backdrop. The guests (and harpist!) stayed cool in the shade of the tent. As guests […]
Wedding at Allerton Park – Central Illinois Harpist
My second Allerton wedding of the year! Sarah and Mike had a perfect spring day for their outdoor ceremony in the Sunken Garden. As guests assembled, I played a variety of classical music. For the wedding party processional, they chose the theme from “Jupiter” from Holst’s The Planets. Sarah’s entrance music was the Scottish folk […]
Harpist in Northern Alabama – Wedding on a Farm
Kimberly and Sean planned their wedding ceremony and reception at her family’s farm in rural Elkmont, Alabama. They had their ceremony set up underneath a willow tree, with old pews and (new!) hay bales for guest seating. Their buffet line went down the middle of a newly-constructed horse barn, that I heard was finished exactly […]
La Crosse Wisconsin Harpist – Wedding at Justin Trails Resort
My first outdoor wedding of 2017 – it was chilly, but at least it wasn’t raining! Justin Trails Resort was a beautifully rustic setting for Allena and Greg’s wedding ceremony and reception. In rural Sparta, Wisconsin, it is surrounded by rolling hills and quaint small towns. The ceremony took place on the grounds of the resort. […]