Northern Illinois Harpist ~ Wedding Ceremony Music in LaSalle
For the first time in the many weddings that I played, I was assigned a “handler!” His entire job was to make sure that the harp did not get wet during the ceremony. When the day began for Chad and Angela, it looked like the wedding plans were going to change because the sky really […]
Notre Dame Harpist ~ Background Music for Opening Reception
Last Tuesday evening, I was invited to play for the opening reception for the 2013 International Workshop on Molecular and Cellular Biology of Plasminogen Activation. The event welcomed attendees to Notre Dame and kicked off a week of workshops and presentations. The reception took place in McKenna Hall on the campus of the University of […]
Central Illinois Wedding Musician ~ Ceremony & Reception at Allerton Park
I met Linda & Varun last month when I was playing for another wedding at Allerton Park. They were in from New York making some final arrangements for their wedding, and had already booked me as their harpist, so it was nice to have a few moments to chat before their big day! They chose […]
Southwest Michigan Wedding Music ~ Harp & Violin Duet at the Mendel Center
Finally ~ an outdoor wedding that could go ahead as planned! I’ve been waiting all spring for this, and Laura & Tim turned out to be the lucky couple that didn’t have to endure rain, winds, and near-freezing temperatures. They were married on the lawn of the Mendel Center of Lake Michigan College in Benton […]
Indianapolis Wedding Harpist ~ Ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse
The Indiana Statehouse is such a beautiful venue for a wedding! Marla & Alan chose the downtown Indianapolis landmark for their ceremony, and harp to provide their music. The acoustics of the space are wonderful for the harp as well! Everything was decorated in their colors of royal purple and silver, including the welcome sign […]
Wedding Ceremony at Old St. Ann’s ~ Iowa Harpist
My first wedding ceremony of 2013 was for Alexis and Brandon at Old St. Ann’s Church in Long Grove, Iowa. This beautiful country church, located in Scott County Park just north of the Quad Cities, is a beautiful venue for a wedding! The aisles and altar were draped in purple, and they had a personalized […]
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 […]
Rockford Wedding Music ~ Harpist for a Reception at Anderson Japanese Gardens
Maria and Lucas were married in January in Montana, but celebrated with friends and family back home in Rockford, Illinois, with a reception on the first day of February. I provided harp music for the evening at Anderson Japanese Gardens. You might only think about the gardens for summer events, but their new Visitor’s Center […]
Central Illinois Wedding Planning ~ Bridal Expo in Jacksonville
I had wedding shows two weekends in a row, and the second was at Hamilton’s 110 North East in downtown Jacksonville, Illinois. Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street, this event features wedding vendors, drawings, and a prom & wedding fashion show by Girls in White Satin. It is always a good time to meet with brides, […]
Springfield Wedding Planning ~ Harpist at the Elegant Bridal Expo 2013
My first wedding show of 2013 was the Elegant Bridal Expo at the downtown Hilton in Springfield, Illinois. I participated in this show last February (its first year), and it was such a wonderful experience that I knew I had to come back! You can also see my fabulous new iPad stand in this picture. I switched to […]