Chicago Harpist ~ Corporate Open House Music
I was delighted to play in a harp duet for a reception for the Oklahoma Foundation for Digestive Research! The open house was held at the Swissotel in downtown Chicago, in their Edelweiss Penthouse on the 43rd floor. I can’t think of a better way to spend a Monday evening! From where we set up the […]
South Bend Harpist ~ Mother’s Day Fashion Show Music
On the Saturday before Mother’s Day, the Village at Arborwood hosted their third annual fashion show. The clothing was provided by the Dress Barn and Fashion Bug, and the models were the directors and residents of Arborwood. Everyone had a great time! I provided harp music as guests arrived and were served a luncheon of […]
Chicago Wedding Music ~ Itasca Country Club Wedding Harpist
Sarah and James planned for an outdoor wedding ceremony, but the rain that threatened throughout the day pushed the ceremony inside. Both the ceremony and reception took place at the Itasca Country Club in Itasca, Illinois. Fortunately, they have a beautiful room overlooking the golf course that they had set up for the ceremony. It’s […]
Northwest Indiana Harpist ~ Merrillville Vow Renewal Ceremony
Since I play so many weddings, vow renewal ceremonies are a special treat. This one was for a couple who has been married for thirty years, and chose to renew their vows in front of a large group of family and friends at the Indiana Operating Engineers Hall in Merrillville, Indiana. Most vow renewal ceremonies […]
Chicago Wedding Harpist ~ Lord of Life Lutheran Wedding Ceremony
It’s the middle of March, and wedding season started early this year. Once it gets going, I stay busy until November! Elizabeth and Kurt had a beautiful day, and I was so pleased to be a part of it. They had a traditional Lutheran ceremony at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Darien, IL. The pastor […]
Chicago Harp Concert
The beginning of the year is always a slower time for weddings, but it gives me an opportunity to play the harp for other events. The Chicago School of Hot Yoga began a new concert series last month. Every Sunday at 4:00 pm, they have a musical group come in and follow the concert with […]
Valentine’s Day ~ Romantic Harp Music (Middlebury & Valparaiso IN)
There is nothing more elegant and romantic than listening to harp music on Valentine’s Day! It is always a busy day for me, and this year was no exception. The day began with a solo performance that I gave for a tour group that was on a Valentine’s Day Mystery Tour. They enjoyed a family […]
Elkhart Wedding Harpist ~ Zion Lutheran, Bristol
For a February wedding, Kirsti & David had a beautiful afternoon with clear blue skies – and just enough snow on the ground to remind everyone that it was still winter! Planning from California for an Indiana wedding was a bit of a challenge, but she had local friends assisting, and we were able to […]
Jacksonville Illinois Harpist ~ Hamilton’s Bridal Expo
On Sunday, January 31st, I participated in a bridal expo at Hamilton’s 110 North East in Jacksonville, IL. It was sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street, and I enjoyed meeting all of the brides and other area wedding vendors. Special thanks to Steve Warmowski of Warmowski Photography for the pictures of me playing! If you visit their blog, […]
South Bend Harpist ~ Tippecanoe Place Wedding
I had two weddings this January – one on a beach in Miami, one in snowy South Bend! Winter weddings pose some challenges for planning, but if you aren’t afraid of the cold, it’s a great time to get married! The lighting for pictures is better, you will have your pick of vendors without competition […]