Hornbaker Gardens Wedding – Northern Illinois Harpist

Taylor and Mason were married on June 30th at The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens in Princeton, Illinois.  The venue was beautiful!  The barn is newly-constructed to have all the event amenities you’d need – like air conditioning! The ceremony took place on the grounds of the barn, with the reception to follow inside.  As guests arrived […]

Northern Michigan Harpist | Traverse City Wedding Music

Sierra and Blake could not have asked for a more perfect day for their beach wedding.  The ceremony took place on the Beach Club deck of the Grand Traverse Resort.  As the parents were seated, I played the 1960s hit “A Summer Place.” The wedding party entered to “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic, the […]

Chicago Harpist – Harp Duet for a Wedding Reception

One harp at a wedding is beautiful, but two harps at a wedding are spectacular!  There is definitely a visual and auditory “wow” factor with the harp, and even more so when there is more than one! Katerina chose a harp duet to play for her cocktail hour at the Westin River North in downtown Chicago. […]

Chicago Harpist for Weddings – Ceremony & Reception Harp Music

Devin and Michael had a beautiful wedding!  On such a rainy day, St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Hinsdale was especially welcoming.  A gorgeous sanctuary with wonderful acoustics, I played as the guests arrived to the Nuptial Mass. After the families were seated, I played Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” for the wedding party processional. […]

Wedding at Allerton Park – Central Illinois Harpist

My second Allerton wedding of the year!  Sarah and Mike had a perfect spring day for their outdoor ceremony in the Sunken Garden.  As guests assembled, I played a variety of classical music.  For the wedding party processional, they chose the theme from “Jupiter” from Holst’s The Planets.  Sarah’s entrance music was the Scottish folk […]

La Crosse Wisconsin Harpist – Wedding at Justin Trails Resort

My first outdoor wedding of 2017 – it was chilly, but at least it wasn’t raining!  Justin Trails Resort was a beautifully rustic setting for Allena and Greg’s wedding ceremony and reception.  In rural Sparta, Wisconsin, it is surrounded by rolling hills and quaint small towns. The ceremony took place on the grounds of the resort. […]

Harpist in Central Illinois ~ Allerton Park Wedding Ceremony & Reception

One of my favorite things about being a wedding harpist is when another musicians chooses me to provide the music for her wedding.  I loved working with Bethany (and her mom, Heidi) to put together the perfect soundtrack for the big day!  She chose classical pieces for the ceremony, but not the traditional wedding music. The prelude music […]

Lebanese Wedding Music ~ Detroit Harpist for a Wedding Reception

Dima and Nassim planned a spectacular Lebanese wedding in only six months!  The setting was the Dearborn Inn in the suburbs of Detroit, where I provided harp music for the cocktail hour and dinner. Arriving guests were greeted with the sound of harp music as they arrived in the lobby of the historic hotel, and […]

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 […]

Peoria Wedding Music – Harp & Violin Duet for Ceremony and Cocktail Hour

Collaborating with other musicians is always such a joy – and when I get to play duets with one of my former professors from Bradley University, it’s even better!  Kelsey and Marlon chose to have a harp and violin duet provide the music for their ceremony and cocktail hour. The ceremony was held at Crossroads […]