Chicago Wedding Harpist {Brookfield Zoo Wedding & Cocktail Hour with Harp, Flute & Violin Trio}
Even the rain – a LOT of rain – couldn’t put a damper on Jamie & Jeff’s beautiful wedding at the Brookfield Zoo. Originally planned for the Formal Pool, the afternoon thunderstorms moved their ceremony to the Peacock Pavilion. It was a nice and secluded spot, with the large fountain just visible behind the couple […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Galena Wedding Harpist ~ Ceremony Harp Music at the Goldmoor Inn
Katie and Mike had perfect luck for their wedding ceremony! They came from Washington, DC, to celebrate their wedding in romantic Galena, Illinois. Even though the skies became darker as the ceremony time approached, the rain held off during the entire service, and the weather even began to clear up later in the afternoon. The […]
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 […]
Ottawa Harpist ~ Harp & Violin Duet for a Wedding at Zion Lutheran Church
Stephanie and Philip chose to have a harp and violin duet provide their ceremony music at their August 25th wedding. Other than solo harp, this duet is by far the most popular ensemble that my brides choose! It’s a beautiful combination, with the violin playing a soaring melody over the harp accompaniment. Their ceremony took […]