Harpist for Thanksgiving Service
As a gift to their church community, a couple hired me to play for the Thanksgiving morning service at Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown Springfield. With a November wedding, Thanksgiving often falls on their anniversary, and this is one way they celebrate! Along with playing for the prelude and with the organist for […]
St. Louis Wedding Harpist
The aunt of the groom decided to give this couple a fantastic wedding gift – harp music for their ceremony! She contacted and booked me, and then the bride and groom were able to select the music themselves. What a perfect way to take some of the planning stress off the couple, and give them […]
Peoria Wedding Music ~ Hotel Pere Marquette
Alisha and Jacob had a glamorous wedding at the historic Hotel Pere Marquette in Peoria. The ceremony took place in the grand ballroom, where guests were surrounded by white and gold decor and candlelight. They had a DJ and singer for the wedding party and bridal processional, so harp music was for the […]
Wedding Reception Music in Springfield
It was a cold winter day, but the fireplace made the room at Mariah’s Steakhouse cozy for this intimate wedding reception! Originally scheduled for the fall, the couple moved their wedding to January. They gathered with their families for dinner, with a soundtrack of harp music. They chose “Canon in D” and “River Flows in […]
Christmas Eve ~ Central IL Harpist
This year, we were back in-person at College Park Christian Church! I’ve played for their Christmas Eve services for several years. Last year, it was pre-recorded, but for 2021 we were able to meet together in the sanctuary again. I played for a half-hour prelude prior to the evening service. Music included traditional Christmas carols, […]
Central Illinois Harpist | Decatur Wedding Music
Yezenia knew she wanted beautiful, classic music for her wedding, and the harp was the perfect way to incorporate it! I played for both the ceremony and reception at The Decatur Club. The couple even added on some extra time during dinner so they could be sure to enjoy the music, too! They requested gospel […]
Harp, Violin, & Cello Trio ~ Peoria Wedding Music
Most of the weddings I play are for solo harp, but I also love to collaborate with other professional musicians! For this wedding ceremony, the couple requested a trio of harp, violin, and cello. The ceremony and reception both took place at Venue Chisca in downtown Peoria. It’s a relatively new venue, with a feel […]
Central Illinois Wedding Music – Springfield Harpist
Ann and Brent brought together many of Springfield’s top wedding pros for their September celebration! It was a beautiful day from start to finish, with the ceremony taking place downtown at the historic First Christian Church. I played prelude music as guests arrived and were seated in the sanctuary. The bride requested popular music, including […]
Peoria Wedding Music ~ Ceremony at Kickapoo Creek Winery
Janaya and Dillon had to reschedule their wedding due to COVID not once, but twice! They were finally able to get married on the Friday of Labor Day weekend. Holiday weekends are the perfect time for a non-Saturday wedding! Their wedding was held at Kickapoo Creek Winery in Edwards, Illinois. Just a few minutes’ drive […]
Mother’s Day Tea with Harp Music
With the easing of restrictions, The Pointe in Jacksonville was able to celebrate Mother’s Day in style! They treated residents and their guests to a tea complete with harp music. As the staff served tea, cake, and other sweets, I played a variety of popular and classical music from all eras. From Frank Sinatra to […]