Chicago Harp Music ~ Birthday Party Harpist
I spend most of my summers playing the harp for weddings, so different types of events are an enjoyable change of pace! This party was for two women who had been friends since childhood, and they were celebrating their 90th birthdays together. Their families and friends gathered for a luncheon at a home in Burr […]
Chicago Harpist ~ Wedding Ceremony at Grace Lutheran, River Forest
When I received the music list from Morgan, I knew this was going to be an amazing wedding! Not only that, but instead of just having the harp as a solo instrument, she opted to create a trio of harp, flute & cello. We also coordinated with the church’s organist for an even more majestic […]
Northern Illinois Harpist ~ Wedding Music at Starved Rock State Park
When Marisa was looking for a musician for her ceremony, she wanted someone who was versatile enough to play the traditional pieces, but also have some more contemporary options available. The harp is the perfect instrument if you want a mix of classical and popular music, and I have a wide repertoire of both! The […]
Chicago Harpist ~ Holy Family Catholic Church Wedding Ceremony
Michael and Amanda were blessed with a beautiful (but hot!) Chicago day for their wedding ceremony. The service took place at the magnificent Holy Family Catholic Church on Roosevelt road, near the University of Illinois Chicago campus. One of the oldest church buildings in Chicago (that means it’s not air conditioned!), its size dwarfs even […]
Chicago Harpist | Joliet Wedding Music at Pilcher Park
Deanna planned a beautiful ceremony at the gazebo in Joliet’s Pilcher Park for Saturday, June 4th. The rain held off, but it was hot! Fortunately, the gazebo provided shade for the harp and harpist. Guests waited under the trees until the ceremony was ready to begin, so they didn’t have to sit in the sun, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chicago Wedding Harpist – Navy Pier Crystal Gardens
Braving the traffic for Lollapalooza (which turned out not bad at all), I headed into downtown Chicago for a Friday evening wedding ceremony. It took place in the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier – a stunning venue! Usually, downtown Chicago weddings are a logistical nightmare, with parking blocks away, no loading zone, etc., but Navy Pier […]