Ste. Genevieve Harpist | Wedding at Chaumette Vineyard
Nora and David met in the Czech Republic while he was there as a Fulbright Scholar. After being married there, they decided to have a second wedding ceremony and reception close to his hometown in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, so friends and family who couldn’t travel to Europe were still able to celebrate with them. Chaumette […]
Wausau Harpist ~ Catholic Wedding Music
Tamara and Darrin were married in July at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Wausau, Wisconsin. Along with a vocalist from the church, I provided all of the music for their wedding Mass. The prelude music for guest arrival included classical selections, and the wedding party came down the aisle to Pachelbel’s “Canon in D.” […]
Chicago Arabic Wedding Music ~ Reception at The Penthouse Hyde Park
Laureen and Hady held their wedding reception at a new venue in Chicago – The Penthouse Hyde Park. Located on the top floor of a former hotel, it boasts beautiful views of the city skyline and Lake Michigan. My ebony harp fit in perfectly with the Art Deco style! The couple opted for a harp […]
Wedding at Culver Academies Chapel ~ Northern Indiana Harpist
Jessica and Evan were married in an intimate ceremony at the Culver Academies Memorial Chapel. Both on the faculty at Culver, it was the perfect place for their wedding! As guests arrived, I played a variety of classical music, including “Prelude in C” by J.S. Bach and the “Largo” from Handel’s Xerxes. This ceremony was […]
Harpist in the U.P. | Wedding Music Manistique, MI
Sarah and Zac were married at Indian Lake State Park just outside of Manistique, Michigan. They held their ceremony in the picnic shelter, and their reception was a short walk away at the beach pavilion. They were able to enjoy the all the natural beauty of the U.P., but without worrying about the weather! They […]
Harp Music in DeKalb – Wedding at Kuipers Orchard
The rain moved the ceremony inside, but Amber and Scott still had a beautiful wedding! When booking your venue, be sure there is a good back-up plan in place for inclement weather. It’s perfect when it’s at the same location, as it was at Kuipers Orchard! Much easier for guests and vendors when they don’t […]
Southwest Michigan Harpist | Wedding at Tabor Hill
Kayla and Becky booked me before COVID was even a thing! Through an entire year (and then some!) of uncertainty, they still able to have a lovely Southwest Michigan wedding, making a few adaptations along the way. When indoor gatherings were limited, they looked for a new venue that could accommodate all their friends and […]
Arabic Wedding Music ~ Harp & Flute in Detroit
Joelle and Hussein celebrated their wedding reception at Crystal Gardens in Southgate, Michigan. For their arrival and dinner music, they chose a harp and flute duet. They requested a variety of Arabic songs, including “Akhir ayyam el-seifiyi,” “El bint el shalabiya,” and “Baadak ala bali.” Their choices also included popular Western songs, such as “Sky […]
Rockford Wedding Music ~ Anderson Japanese Gardens
Kayla and Cam had a microwedding at the Main Gate at Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford. I’ve played for many weddings at the gardens, but this was a new site for me! With a small guest list, you have more flexibility in locations, and this one was beautiful. The chuppah was a floral masterpiece! They […]
Harpist in South Dakota ~ Wedding Music
Melanie and Alex were married in June at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Geddes, South Dakota, a small town southwest of Mitchell and northwest of Yankton. Melanie wanted to have contemporary music for her ceremony, but most Catholic parishes have restrictions on the music you can use during the Mass. After a few times speaking […]