An Irish Wedding in September
I met with this couple way back in April – nothing like planning ahead! If you are having a fall wedding, it’s a great idea to get as much of your planning done before summer as possible. During the summer months many of your vendors will be extra busy, and may not have the flexibility […]
Wedding Ceremony at Ogden Gardens
Another perfect fall day! On September 19th, I played harp for a ceremony at Valparaiso’s Ogden Gardens. The bride chose a nice mix of traditional wedding music, as well as some lesser-known pieces to make her wedding music unique. The prelude music was: Long and Winding Road Embraceable You Someone to Watch Over Me Stairway […]
A Ski Resort Wedding In Summer ~ Grand Rapids Harpist
If you own a ski resort, what better way to keep busy during the summer than to host weddings! It was a beautiful early fall day for an outdoor ceremony at the Cannonsburg Ski Resort in Belmont, Michigan. The ceremony took place at the foot of the hills, and the reception followed inside the lodge. […]
Wedding Reception at Addison Oaks
On Sunday, September 6th, I played for a wedding reception at Addison Oaks in Leonard, Michigan (north of Detroit). The room was decorated with hot pink flowers & napkins and black chair sashes. I played a mix of music for Michelle & Matthew, including their one special request, “Collide” by Howie Day. It sounds beautiful on […]
September Ceremony & Reception: St. Adalbert’s and Greek Orthodox Hall
The first Saturday in September I actually got to stay close to home! The ceremony took place at St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church in South Bend, Indiana, and the reception followed at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church Hall, also in South Bend. The sanctuary of this church is stunningly beautiful. My big surprise of the day […]
Kalamazoo Wedding Ceremony Harpist
From burning up to freezing in the span of two weeks! This outdoor ceremony was held in the gardens of Henderson Castle in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The wind was blowing and rain was threatening, but the ceremony was able to continue as planned outdoors. They had set up a tent with a dance floor for the […]
Indianapolis Wedding Harpist
I knew this wedding would be beautiful when Nicole told me her plans! It was in the Conrad Hotel ballroom in downtown Indianapolis, and she had put together a stellar list of vendors to make it all come together. It was a traditional Jewish ceremony, but the music they chose had a definite modern twist: […]
Harpist for a Fort Wayne Wedding Ceremony
A hot day for an outdoor wedding! It was held on the patio at the Orchard Ridge Country Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I found a spot in the shade for the harp, and it went well. If you are having an outdoor wedding in the summer, make sure that you provide a place in […]
The Bride Wore Purple ~ A Non-Traditional Wedding in Indiana
When Renee contacted me about her wedding music, I new this would be a completely non-traditional ceremony! There was to be no processional, no “giving away” of the bride, no matching bridesmaid dresses, and she would be, yes – wearing purple! It took place at Bonneyville Mill County Park in Bristol, Indiana on a hot […]
Wedding at Krape Park, Freeport, Illinois
August began with a trip to Freeport, IL, for the wedding of Nicole & Mark. The Duck Pond at Krape Park was a new venue for me, so I arrived WAY too early to scope out the location. Even though it rained the whole drive there, the skies cleared for the 3:00pm ceremony. The ducks […]