Chicago Wedding Harpist ~ Ceremony & Reception at Cantigny Park in Wheaton
Up until about two hours before the ceremony was supposed to begin, the weather forecast for Kris & Dan’s wedding in the western suburbs was terrible. It rained all morning and much of the afternoon, but then unexpectedly cleared up just in time for their early evening ceremony! They were able to continue as planned […]
Chicago Harpist ~ Valentine’s Day Music at Shinto Naperville
The music of the harp is the perfect accompaniment for a romantic Valentine’s Day, no matter where you are! This year, I played for the holiday at Shinto Japanese Steakhouse in Naperville, Illinois. A more modern restaurant, it might not be a place you’d expect to see a harpist, but I’m equally comfortable playing classical […]
Chicago Wedding Music ~ Harpist for a Ceremony at the InterContinental
Anne and Cornel celebrated their December 21st wedding in style at the Hotel InterContinental in downtown Chicago. Everyone was glad to be there after surviving the “apocalypse”! The ceremony took place in the Hall of Lions. Guests gathered on the main floor, and the groom and groomsmen descended the grand staircase as the wedding began. […]
Chicago Wedding Harpist ~ Trio for a Ceremony at Morton Arboretum
Senta and Garry were married on Sunday, December 16th, in a ceremony absolutely filled with love and laughter! They exchanged vows in the Arbor Room of the Thornhill Education Center at Lisle’s Morton Arboretum. Such a beautiful venue deserves amazing music, and they had it with not only the harp, but with a trio including […]
Chicago Harpist ~ Corporate Reception at the Driehaus Museum
The Driehaus Museum is one of Chicago’s gems. Located not far from Michigan Avenue in the River North District, this is a beautiful setting for intimate events. From the moment you enter, you are stunned by the opulent lobby! This is where I was set up to play for a reception for doctors from the […]
Wedding Harpist in Chicago ~ Ceremony Music in Long Grove
The exclusive Royal Melbourne Country Club in Long Grove, Illinois, was the setting for Mary Grace & Steve’s June 16th wedding. It was a little warm (this is getting to be the theme of the summer!), but the ceremony was able to take place as scheduled outside the club overlooking the golf course. With her […]
Chicago Harpist ~ Wedding Ceremony & Reception in Orland Park
Sandy and Eric had a beautiful April day for their wedding in Orland Park! The ceremony took place at the historic Twin Towers Chapel, and the reception followed at the Silver Lake Country Club. I was the harpist for both the ceremony and the cocktail hour of the reception. As guests gathered in the chapel, […]
Chicago Harpist ~ Church Dinner in Willowbrook
The Friday evening before St. Patrick’s Day, the members of the Victory Orthodox Apostolic Faith Church gathered at Ashton Place in Willowbrook to celebrate their new pastor’s first year with the congregation. With honored guests from throughout the Chicago area and downstate Illinois, the appreciation dinner was a great success! I played harp music ~ […]
Chicago Harpist | Leap Day Wedding in Naperville
Stacy & Alec will never forget their anniversary ~ February 29th! Even though Leap Day fell on a Wednesday this year, they chose the memorable date to gather with family and friends and celebrate. The venue for the entire event was Naper Settlement in Naperville, Illinois. The ceremony took place in the Century Memorial Chapel, […]
Chicago Harpist ~ Downers Grove Wedding Music
This was my first time playing at Esplanade Lakes in Downers Grove, and it’s an amazing location! With a ballroom that overlooks a lake, it was the perfect setting for a sunset wedding ceremony. Lots of windows allowed the guests to enjoy nature, without the uncertainty of an outdoor wedding in October! The black and […]