South Bend Wedding Music ~ Harpist
Friday the 13th was a lucky day for Cayla and Philip! They celebrated their wedding at the Gillespie Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn in South Bend, Indiana, and had a beautiful day for their courtyard ceremony. The groom’s sister was the one who originally contacted me, and she hired me as her wedding […]
Wedding at Culver Academies Chapel ~ Northern Indiana Harpist
Jessica and Evan were married in an intimate ceremony at the Culver Academies Memorial Chapel. Both on the faculty at Culver, it was the perfect place for their wedding! As guests arrived, I played a variety of classical music, including “Prelude in C” by J.S. Bach and the “Largo” from Handel’s Xerxes. This ceremony was […]
Harp Music for Funerals
The music of the harp is a wonderful way to honor loved ones who have passed. I can play a variety of music special to your family, including popular, classical, folk music, and hymns. I play for services in churches, funeral homes, and at the graveside. In January, I played for two funerals/visitations. The first […]
Harp and Violin Wedding Duet in Northern Indiana
Although most of my weddings choose solo harp, there are a handful each year that opt for a larger ensemble. The harp and violin duet is certainly the most popular, and for good reason! With the harp taking the harmony, the violin can create soaring, sustained melodies alongside the harp’s tonal texture. It’s a beautiful […]
Harpist in Northern Indiana – Outdoor Wedding in Syracuse
The weather is finally fall-like, with wedding decor to match! Taylor and Cory were married in the pavilion at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. The space was filled with gold fabrics, fall leaves, lanterns, and pumpkins. I played prelude harp music as guests arrived. Once the families were ready to be seated, I switched to […]
South Bend Harp Player — Jenkins Hall Dedication at Notre Dame
It was a great honor to play for the dedication reception for Jenkins Hall on the campus of Notre Dame. This new building, named for Father Jenkins, president of the University, houses the Keough School of Global Affairs. This year welcomed the inaugural class, including 38 students from 22 countries in North and South America, […]
Northern Indiana Harpist | Wedding in Monticello
Dan and Judy had a lovely location for their wedding – the Lighthouse Lodge in Monticello, Indiana, right on the shores of Lake Shafer. The wind that day was a challenge, but we all made it through! The wind was actually so strong I was never able to take my hands off the harp – […]
South Bend Wedding Harpist
Kate and Jared were married at the groom’s family home in South Bend, Indiana. Although rain was forecast, the weather turned out beautifully and the ceremony was able to go ahead as planned, with the St. Joseph River in the backdrop. The guests (and harpist!) stayed cool in the shade of the tent. As guests […]
Elkhart Harpist – Celebration of Life
Being able to play harp music for those who have just lost a loved one is such an honor. The music of the harp can be anything – soothing, joyful, uplifting, somber, or reflective. The family chose to really celebrate Jean’s life, with a gathering at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, Indiana. Guests filled the […]
South Bend Wedding Musician ~ Potawatomi Conservatory Wedding
Gina and Ryan held their October wedding ceremony at the Potawatomi Conservatory in South Bend, Indiana. Every time I play for a wedding in a greenhouse, I always rave about them! A conservatory or greenhouse is the perfect venue for a couple who wants an outdoor wedding, but doesn’t want the added stress of weather ruining […]