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 […]

Southwest Michigan Wedding Music ~ Harpist at Willow Harbor Vineyards

The hottest weekend of the summer (so far…) couldn’t stop the party for Kimberly & Michael!  They were married on July 7th at Willow Harbor Vineyard in Three Oaks, Michigan.  Like many of the couples I’ve worked with at the vineyard, they live in Chicago but chose to get out of the city and to […]

Wedding Harpist in Springfield ~ Ceremony in Washington Park

Michelle and Zach chose to have their wedding ceremony at Washington Park in Springfield, Illinois.  With the scorching hot temperatures, the couple was able to keep their guests comfortable by having the ceremony inside the botanical gardens, while having the benefit of some great photo shots by using the scenery outside. The couple picked a […]

Northwest Indiana Harpist ~ Wedding Ceremony at County Line Orchard

Josie & Arthur are the sweetest couple!  They celebrated their wedding ceremony at the County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana, in a (mercifully!) shaded grove among the apple trees.  To combat the high temperatures, they even provided their guests a beverage stand, complete with cool lemonade, water, and iced tea. Their guests arrived at the […]

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 […]

Harpist in Valparaiso ~ Wedding Ceremony Music at Ogden Gardens

Despite a very hot afternoon, Kristin & Brian’s wedding went off without any problems at Valparaiso’s Ogden Gardens.  I was able to set the harp up inside the gazebo, where the shade kept the harp (and harpist!) from melting.  The bride’s grandmother was especially enthralled with the harp! Rev. Doug Klukken of Free Spirit Church […]

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 ~ […]

Central Illinois Harp & Violin ~ Civil Union in Springfield’s Washington Park

Kelly & Joyce celebrated their civil union at the gazebo in Washington Park, Springfield, Illinois.  The harp & violin duet they chose for their wedding music was the perfect complement to the beautiful location!  It had rained heavily the morning of June 24th, but the afternoon was clear and dry, so the ceremony was able […]

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 […]

Wedding at the Lakeside Rose Garden ~ Fort Wayne Harpist

The Lakeside Rose Garden in Fort Wayne, Indiana is a beautiful location for a wedding. With the reflecting pool and pergola, it makes a perfect backdrop for your ceremony!  By planning an early morning ceremony, they were able to avoid not only the summer heat, but also the crowds in the garden. Melissa and Mike […]