Chicago Wedding Harpist – Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Music in Oak Park
Caitlin and Jon were married in beautiful Oak Park at the Pleasant Home/John Farson House. It was a hot summer day, but the shade provided on the porch where the ceremony took place certainly helped keep harp and harpist comfortable (and in tune!). They had originally planned multiple songs for the different parts […]
Chicago Harp & Violin Duet – Wedding Music at Morton Arboretum
What a beautiful day Abigail and Jame had for their garden wedding at Morton Arboretum! They held their ceremony at the Grand Garden, with cocktail hour immediately following in the Ginko Room. For both, they requested a harp and violin duet. It’s one of my favorite ensembles, and I love working with my colleagues to […]
Chicago Harpist | Bollywood & Arabic Wedding Music
Fatima and Ahmed celebrated their wedding at the Adler Planetarium in downtown Chicago. An iconic venue on the shore of Lake Michigan, it has a beautiful view of the city skyline. After hours, the museum was transformed to welcome their guests. Guests enjoyed a social hour prior to the ceremony, with beverages, pictures […]
Engagement Party Music ~ Chicago Harpist
An elegant holiday tea is a wonderful way to celebrate your engagement! This couple gathered with their friends at the bride’s family home in Lake Forest. The harp was placed just inside the foyer, so it was the first thing guests saw as they entered the home, and the sound carried throughout the […]
Chicago Harp & Violin Music
Skokie Valley Baptist Church was celebrating its 70th anniversary, and marked the milestone with a service and dinner. Having harp and violin duets during the meal was a surprise for the congregation! Following a hymn sing, the congregation entered the church hall, which had been transformed into a beautiful dining space. They requested […]
Chicago Wedding Harpist ~ Rooftop Ceremony
The rooftop of the Joliet Area Historical Museum was the venue for Karen and Debbie’s wedding ceremony. Friends and family filled the space, decorated in shades of coral and ivory, on a warm summer afternoon. For the prelude, they chose “Valentine” by Jim Brickman and “A Thousand Years” from Twilight. I filled in […]
Wedding Harpist in Chicago ~ Ceremony at Morton Arboretum
Colleen and Colin’s original wedding date was right as everything in Chicago was closing down in March of 2020. They had a very small wedding with just immediate families that year, then celebrated their 2nd wedding anniversary with a full ceremony and reception at Morton Arboretum in Lisle! The ceremony was held in […]
Chicago Harpist | Retirement Party Music
Harp music is perfect for any special event! I play for dozens of weddings every year, but along with that I also play for a variety of other events, including corporate parties, holiday gatherings, product launches, conventions, and – like this one – retirement celebrations! This open house was for the retiring administrator of the […]
Harpist in Chicago ~ Wedding Ceremony at The Farmhouse
Like many of my 2020 couples, Amanda and Bill were married last year, then waited to have a full celebration with family and friends until 2021. It was like a 1st anniversary party and wedding rolled into one, on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend at The Farmhouse in Plainfield. The weather was perfect for […]
Chicago Wedding Music – Harp & Violin at Farmington Lake
Farmington Lake is a beautiful venue! Hosting ceremonies, they have a space that overlooks the lake plus a nearby tent. The non-uniform chairs and arched windows that define the seating space give it a rustic yet elegant vibe! Morgan and Sam had a hot day for their wedding, but fortunately there was a cool breeze […]