Wedding Reception in Decatur | Central IL Harpist
July started with a wedding reception (cocktails and dinner) at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel. Kathleen and Kyle were married in the afternoon at the Catholic church, with their reception following in the evening. Temperatures nearly hit 100 degrees, and everyone was glad the entire celebration was indoors! The room was decorated in gold, […]
Galena Wedding Music – Harpist at Eagle Ridge
Another beautiful Galena wedding! I began and ended the month of June at this popular wedding destination in Northwest Illinois. This time, I was at Eagle Ridge Resort, playing for Steve & Micki’s ceremony on their tented deck. We had a beautiful view over Galena Lake. The bride and groom requested Irish music before and […]
Birmingham Wedding Harpist – Ceremony at Creekside Meadows
The last of three weddings in one June weekend! Back to Alabama for a ceremony at Creekside Meadows in Morris, just north of Birmingham. It was a warm evening, but again – no rain! This outdoor ceremony took place on the bank of Turkey Creek, with the reception across the lawn in the pavilion. The […]
Pittsburgh Wedding Harpist | Chartiers Country Club
After a week of rain, my whole weekend turned out beautifully! The ground was a little soggy in places, but all three of my outdoor weddings were able to go ahead as scheduled. On Saturday, that was for a ceremony and cocktail hour at Chartiers Country Club in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Guests stayed in the shade […]
Gatlinburg Harpist – Wedding in the Smoky Mountains
The bride’s grandmother, who owns the Buckhorn Inn where the wedding took place, contacted me about playing the harp for her granddaughter’s ceremony. Although the bride and groom live in Alaska, they returned to the family property outside of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for their wedding. The ceremony took place in the labyrinth, with the Smoky Mountains in […]
Wedding at the Allen County Courthouse – Fort Wayne Harpist
On a rainy day, it was a blessing to be in a beautiful indoor venue! Last weekend, I returned to the Allen County Courthouse in Fort Wayne for Linna & Josh’s wedding ceremony. I have played here many times over the years, and it’s a stunning setting with amazing acoustics! Harp music filled the courthouse […]
Peoria Harpist ~ Catholic Wedding Music
Megan & Kenny were married at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Peoria Heights, on a beautiful Saturday in June. I realized the last time I played for a wedding there, I was pregnant with my daughter – who just turned four! It was a pleasure to be back. Megan chose hymns for the […]
Harpist in Champaign-Urbana ~ Wedding Ceremony & Cocktail Hour
Evin and Sterling were married at the bride’s family home, just outside of Champaign. They were blessed with an absolutely perfect June day for their outdoor wedding! The prelude included “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen, a favorite of the groom. As the families and groom entered, I played “Aria” from Handel’s opera, Rinaldo. The flower girl […]
Galena Wedding Harpist {Chestnut Mountain Resort}
Lauren and Tony were married the first Saturday in June at the Chestnut Mountain Resort outside of Galena, Illinois. It was almost exactly one year ago that I had last played for a wedding here! The ceremony site is beautiful, shaded, and has sweeping views over the Mississippi River. Fortunately, no flooding issues at the […]
London Harpist – Wedding at Elm Hurst Inn, Ingersoll
There’s always something exciting about taking a new harp out for its inaugural performance, and my Venus Encore made its debut at the beautiful Elm Hurst Inn. Located in Ingersoll, just a short drive from London, this hotel features a restaurant, spa, and gorgeous grounds. Although the rain kept us all inside, having a back-up […]