LaPorte Wedding Reception ~ Harp & Strings at the Red Barn Experience

A massive thunderstorm couldn’t stop the celebration of Emily and Seth’s wedding reception!  It was hot in the afternoon as we set up, but we could see the storm clouds moving in.  Shortly before the reception was scheduled to begin, the rain hit.  Then the wind.  Since we were set up in an open breezeway, […]

Harpist in South Bend ~ Wedding Ceremony in the Oliver Mansion Gardens

Lauren and Andrew tied the knot at the Northern Indiana Center for History’s Oliver Mansion Gardens this past Saturday.  The wedding was held on the lawn of the Oliver Mansion with the beautiful gazebo serving as the backdrop for the couple. The ceremony began with me playing “King William’s March” for the bridesmaids, the flower […]

Wedding Harpist in South Bend ~ Ceremony at Morris Park Country Club

  Emily and Noah had planned an outdoor ceremony on the grounds of the Morris Park Country Club in South Bend, but for the second time in two days, the weather forced another move inside.  When I arrived, however, everything looked beautiful, and I set up the harp outside in the gazebo (so that’s why […]

Wedding at Starved Rock State Park ~ Illinois Wedding Ceremony Harpist

Liz & Chris planned a Friday the 13th wedding ~ complete with “broken” mirrors under their centerpieces!  Although they had planned a ceremony outdoors at the Sunrise Shelter, the weather didn’t cooperate.  They were able to get some outdoor pictures with their photographer, but heavy rain and lightning brought them and the ceremony indoors.  The […]

South Bend Wedding Reception Music ~ Harpist at Notre Dame

Following their morning wedding ceremony at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Elizabeth and Dominic joined their guests across campus at the Morris Inn.  Their brunch reception was held under the tent in the Irish Courtyard, where the red flowers and decorations made it feel like Christmas in July! Harp music greeted the guests as […]

Southwest Michigan Harpist ~ Wedding at the Shadowland Pavilion

Samantha and Aaron had a picture perfect day for their wedding at the Shadowland Pavilion in St. Joseph, Michigan.  The ceremony had plenty of blue skies and nice breezes, not to mention the heatwave finally breaking to provide a perfect temperature! Samantha and Aaron selected traditional music for their wedding ceremony.  For the entrance of […]

Harpist in Wabash, Indiana ~ Wedding at Hidden Hollows Retreat

Wouldn’t it figure, we are in the midst of one of the driest summers in a long time and my June 30th wedding at Hidden Hollows Retreat had to worry about rain!  The owners of Hidden Hollows Retreat were absolutely wonderful to the bride and groom, their guests, and the harpist.  Plenty of umbrellas were […]

Indianapolis Harpist ~ Rehearsal Dinner at the Indianapolis Central Library

The Simon Reading Room of Indianapolis’ Central Library was the stunning venue for Emily & Jamey’s rehearsal dinner.  With royal blue tablecloths and sunflower centerpieces, the room was bright and festive for the occasion.  As an avid (obsessive?) reader, I felt right at home! They had an eclectic mix of music for the evening ~ […]

South Haven Harpist ~ Wedding Music at Lake Bluff Inn

This wedding at Lake Bluff Inn in South Haven, Michigan, had the perfect start time.  For a very dry summer, June 16th was sure seeing a lot of rain!  Fortunately, about thirty minutes before the start of the ceremony, the rain stopped, the clouds parted, and the sun came out. The bride and groom’s approach […]

Michigan Wedding Harpist ~ Ceremony Music at the Ponds of Coldwater

Lauren and Marcus had their wedding at The Ponds of Coldwater, in Coldwater, Michigan.  The location was a beautiful, hidden away site, with the wedding ceremony happening at the gazebo, surrounded by the pond.  The location provides a beautiful aisle for the bride to walk down, with the guests on both sides. The bride and […]