Southern Illinois Wedding Music – Effingham Wedding Harpist
Joe and Christina had a gorgeous day for a wedding on Lake Sara near Effingham, Illinois! The spot they picked was perfect with tons of shade for the guests and the bridal party with a nice breeze throughout the ceremony. Besides just being beautiful, the lake setting for this wedding had special meaning, as many […]
South Bend Wedding Music ~ Hilton Garden Inn Ceremony
Outdoor weddings can always be a bit unpredictable, especially when it comes to dealing with the weather. In most cases, I am sure no one imagines scenes such as these when thinking about their outdoor ceremony: The bride and groom waited for a bit, hoping that the rain would pass, but unfortunately that never […]
Winona Lake & Warsaw Wedding Harp Music
What’s better than a harpist at your wedding? How about two harpists at your wedding! The bride was moved to tears when she found out from her mom that there would be two harpists for the ceremony. For Shelli and Justin’s big day at the Hillside Amphitheatre on the shores of Winona Lake, we played […]
Michigan City Harpist ~ Blue Chip Casino Wedding Ceremony
I first met Debbie at a Bridal Expo last October in Merrillville, Indiana, and was excited to play for her Memorial Day weekend ceremony in Michigan City. Both the ceremony and reception were held at the Blue Chip Casino. Yes, you can have a traditional wedding there without blackjack tables or slot machines in the […]
Ohio Wedding Harpist ~ Adena Mansion & Gardens, Chillicothe, OH
What a beautiful day for a wedding. I was thrilled to be invited to play for the ceremony at the Adena Mansion & Gardens in Chillicothe, Ohio! Being fond of animals, I especially liked that there were several four-legged “guests.” Upon arrival at the Adena Mansion I was greeted by donkeys, a white-tailed deer, and […]
Southwest Michigan Wedding Music – Centre Meeting House Wedding Harpist
Over the course of our time playing harp professionally in Southwest Michigan, I have had the chance to play at the Centre Meeting House (formerly Morris Farms) several times. My most recent wedding there was on May 14th and I was amazed as to how Michaelangelo’s had transformed the chapel for this wedding ceremony. The […]
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 […]
Central Illinois Harpist ~ Strawn Art Gallery Party
The Strawn Art Gallery is a showpiece in Jacksonville, and I’ve had the opportunity to play for many events there, beginning in my high school years! This event was for a birthday party for a long-time Jacksonville resident. The music selected for the party stayed more within the realm of classical music, but also included a few well […]
Springfield IL Wedding Planning ~ Piper Glen Bridal Expo
This was the first year that Piper Glen Golf Club hosted a bridal expo for Springfield area brides to meet with a select group of vendors to help them plan their weddings. It was a small show, which meant that I had lots of time to really talk to the brides who attended and to meet […]
Anniversary Party ~ Springfield, IL Harpist
On Friday, I was hired by the daughter-in-law of the celebrating couple to provide harp music for the party she was hosting for them on Sunday afternoon. It’s never too late to call and check my availability! In honor of their 60th anniversary, family and friends gathered in Springfield, Illinois, to enjoy a luncheon reception and have […]