Top Wedding Music of 2022
I had such a wonderful time working with my 2022 couples to customize their wedding music! Some opted for traditional and classical, others more contemporary and unexpected – and some chose a bit of both! Each year, I go back through all of the ceremonies for which I provided harp music, and tally the selections […]
Top Wedding Music of 2021
This year was certainly better for weddings than 2020! I’m so happy for the couples who were finally able to celebrate with family and friends this year. If you are making plans for your ceremony music, this list is a great place to start! You’ll find many traditional favorites, as well as some pieces you […]
Top Wedding Music of 2017
It has been a few years since I’ve done a post like this – primarily because the intervening time was spent in India and Nigeria! With over a full year back in the US playing the harp for weddings, it’s time to review the music the couples with whom I worked chose to accompany their […]
Harp Music for a Beach Wedding
With spring just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about beautiful beach weddings! Wedding ceremonies on the beach can range from very casual with just a handful of guests to large and formal celebrations – and everything in between. No matter what size or style of wedding you choose, the music of the […]
Top Wedding Ceremony Music of 2011
I’ve gone through all of the weddings I played in 2011, and have come up with a listing of the most popular music selected by the brides with whom I have worked this year. But better than just a “top” list, I’ll include not just the most popular, but all of the songs selected by my couples. For their […]
11 Terms That Should Be in Your Wedding Music Contract
Throughout the wedding planning process, you will be signing dozens of contracts. No matter what product or service they are providing, all of your vendors should provide a contract to outline expectations and responsibilities for both parties. For wedding musicians, you want to be sure that they will arrive when you expect them to […]
12 Ways to Make Your Wedding Ceremony Memorable
Since I played for my first wedding in 1996, I’ve seen some very memorable wedding ceremonies! Every wedding is unique, but some of my brides have really impressed me with what they have done to make their wedding stand out from the rest. If I am still talking about it, their guests probably are, too! The days when guests […]
10 Tips for a Perfect Wedding Processional
Order of the Processional The wedding officially begins with the seating of the family members. Depending upon their mobility, some grandparents and older relatives may opt to sit earlier, and avoid walking down the aisle with everyone watching them. Traditionally, the woman is escorted by an usher, with the man following behind them in the […]
Wedding Music Terminology
When you are planning your wedding, you’ll learn a whole new vocabulary! From dress silhouettes to diamond cuts, these are probably all new to you. It’s no different when it comes to discussing your wedding music. You’ll hear the same words over and over – but what do they really mean? Having a good grasp […]
Chamber Music for Your Wedding
As you consider the music for your wedding, you not only have to decide upon the specific songs you would like to have played, but also the musician or ensemble that will be responsible for performing them. Your first step should be to determine the type of music you would like to hear at your […]