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 […]
Chicago Arabic Wedding Music ~ Reception at The Penthouse Hyde Park
Laureen and Hady held their wedding reception at a new venue in Chicago – The Penthouse Hyde Park. Located on the top floor of a former hotel, it boasts beautiful views of the city skyline and Lake Michigan. My ebony harp fit in perfectly with the Art Deco style! The couple opted for a harp […]
Chicago Middle Eastern Wedding ~ Harp & Violin Arabic Music
Most people think of the harp as a classical instrument, but I love bringing it out of the concert hall, defying expectations, and performing all types of music! For Rena and Ashraf’s wedding reception, they requested a harp and violin duet, performing Arabic music. The party was held at DiNolfo’s Banquet Center in the Chicago […]
Remembrance Service Music | Chicago Harp Player
The holidays are not always joyful. For those who have lost a loved one, especially recently, the season can bring sorrow and pain. The Diocese of Joliet held a service for these families at the Resurrection Cemetery Chapel in Romeoville, Illinois. I was honored to play the harp for the service, and to bring a […]
Chicago Harpist | Wedding Reception Music
My second wedding on this October Saturday was for a large Polish wedding reception at Bobak’s Signature Events in Woodridge. The aunt of the bride is the manager there, and hired me to play for her niece’s reception after hearing me play for a wedding their venue last year. I was glad to be back, […]
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 […]
Chicago Harpist {Odyssey Cruise Wedding}
Is there a better backdrop for a wedding ceremony than the Chicago skyline? Hard to think of one! And no better vantage point than at Navy Pier, on the Odyssey Lake Michigan yacht. Amelia and Cornell were married on the Sunday morning of Labor Day weekend. Early enough to avoid the crowds of tourists that […]
Chicago Wedding Harpist {Monte Bello Estate Ceremony}
A hot weekend, but the Benjamin and Faviola’s wedding continued outside! We were all grateful for plentiful shade and an occasional breeze. The ceremony took place on the grounds of the Monte Bello Estate (formerly known as the Narnia Estate) in Lemont, Illinois. The ceremony was officiated by the same woman who performed the New […]
West Chicago Wedding Harpist ~ Ceremony at Hotel Baker
Hotel Baker is a beautiful venue, and the historic Rainbow Room is the perfect spot for a wedding ceremony! Located right on the river in St. Charles, there are numerous opportunities for stunning photo backdrops. As guests arrived in the room decorated in red and black, I played a variety of classical pieces, including Bach’s […]
Harpist in Chicago — Wedding at Jen’s Guesthouse
Roz and Kevin got their winter wonderland of a wedding! The day before their February ceremony, several inches of snow fell. It was still beautiful on Sunday afternoon outside the windows of Jen’s Guesthouse in Willow Springs. They had an intimate ceremony, with just their immediate families and close friends in attendance. As everyone arrived, […]