Harpist in Grand Rapids – Dinner Musician
I played for a charity dinner in Wyoming, Michigan, at the Gordon Food Service Headquarters. In between presentations, guests dined with harp music in the background! Most of the songs requests were for familiar hymns – “Amazing Grace,” “Be Thou My Vision,” “Blessed Assurance.” Along with those, I included a few jazz standards and Broadway […]
Grand Rapids Harpist ~ Wedding Ceremony & Reception Music at CityFlats Ballroom
On Sunday, February 5th, some people were watching the Super Bowl. Others, however, were getting married! Paul and Yunseo held their ceremony and reception at the CityFlats Ballroom in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. What an outstanding venue! A beautiful setting for the wedding, and the staff members were very helpful and attentive. I played as guests […]
West Michigan Harpist ~ Wedding at Little Point Sable Church
A charming stone church was the setting for this weekday wedding. Yes, I provide harp music for ceremonies any day of the week! Located in Shelby in Western Michigan (halfway between Muskegon and Ludington), you are close to Lake Michigan, wineries, and beautiful settings for photographs. The music of the harp is perfect for a […]
Harpist in Holland, Michigan ~ Wedding on the Beach
Debi & Jerry had the perfect day for their wedding on the beach! Friends and family joined them from Wisconsin & Kentucky to celebrate at Holland State Park in Holland, Michigan. Their morning ceremony was followed by a luncheon in the shelter house. With many young grandchildren in attendance, Debi wanted to be sure they […]
Grand Rapids Harpist ~ Wedding at Eve at the B.O.B.
The first few months of the year are slower for weddings, but starting mid-April, I typically have at least one event to share with you every week! My first wedding of the season was held at Eve, the night club on the top floor of the B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. The intimate ceremony was […]
Grand Rapids Harpist ~ Wedding Reception at the Amway Grand Plaza
11-11-11 was a very popular wedding date! Not quite as busy at 7-7-07, but close. Originally, Dan & Tonya planned to have both their ceremony and reception on that Friday, but instead they went ahead with their ceremony on the other prime date this year ~ 9-10-11 ~ in Las Vegas! They kept their plans […]
Grand Rapids Harpist ~ Wedding at Fallasburg Park
Katy & Jay made some unique and eclectic music choices for their ceremony. There’s no rule that says weddings have to be traditional! The ceremony took place overlooking the river in Fallasburg Park in Lowell, Michigan (just East of Grand Rapids). They provided a pop-up canopy for the harp, so that it wouldn’t be affected […]
Grand Haven Harpist – Wedding Music on the Beach
Although I have had the chance to play several beach weddings in the past, this was the first time for Grand Haven City Beach. When I arrived at the beach, the first thing that I noticed is how busy the beach was. The planners who helped Kristen put together her beach wedding did an amazing job. […]
Saugatuck, Michigan Wedding Harpist
Another Saugatuck wedding! The weather was perfect – finally a Saturday that wasn’t crazy hot! The ceremony and reception were held at the Ravines Golf Course. It’s a secluded venue, far away from the weekend beach crowds. The colors were cranberry and peach, and the bride requested traditional wedding music. The wedding party entered to […]
Wedding Music in Saugatuck, Michigan
On August 14th, I played harp for a wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at the Laketown Conference Center in Saugatuck, Michigan. The bride’s family wanted to include several Celtic tunes to represent their Irish heritage. They chose some specific pieces, then allowed me to choose some others to add to the mix. The prelude consisted of: Suogan […]