Wedding at Cantigny Park, Wheaton | Chicago Harpist
Ray and Emily were married in September at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois. This beautiful garden in the West Suburbs of Chicago features several unique ceremony areas, as well as a reception hall. They chose the iconic rose garden for their afternoon wedding. Prelude music included classical and popular pieces, such as “Somewhere Over the […]
Chandler Hill Vineyards Wedding {St. Louis Harpist}
It was a beautiful afternoon for Lara and Matt’s wedding, even if it felt more like summer than September! Their ceremony took place on the deck of Chandler Hill Vineyards in Defiance, Missouri, with the reception inside their banquet hall. Not too far from St. Louis, this is a beautiful countryside venue that is still […]
Central Illinois Harpist – Wedding at Piper Glen
Although the wedding was originally planned to be outdoor at Piper Glen Golf Club, a week of heavy rain, with more thunderstorms forecast for Saturday, moved the ceremony inside the tent where the reception was held. The ground was so soggy, the chairs couldn’t even be set up without sinking! Fortunately, the tent was beautiful […]
Chicago Harpist {Odyssey Cruise Wedding}
Is there a better backdrop for a wedding ceremony than the Chicago skyline? Hard to think of one! And no better vantage point than at Navy Pier, on the Odyssey Lake Michigan yacht. Amelia and Cornell were married on the Sunday morning of Labor Day weekend. Early enough to avoid the crowds of tourists that […]
Southern Indiana Wedding Harpist
Megan and Zeb were married in an evening ceremony at the groom’s family home in rural New Washington, Indiana. The mother of the groom had transformed their already beautifully landscaped backyard into something that looked as if it came out of a fairy tale! The guest seating was on hay bales, and the trees held […]
Harp & Violin ~ Quad Cities Wedding Music Duet
It has been a few years since I have played for a wedding at Lavender Crest, and I was delighted to be back! For this wedding, the couple chose a harp and violin duet to provide the music for their outdoor ceremony and indoor cocktail hour. We played from inside the gazebo, and the music […]
Arabic Harpist ~ Wedding Reception at County Line Orchard
Feras and Tanja celebrated their wedding reception at County Line Orchard in Hobart. It was an exciting evening full of music and dancing! The cocktail hour was in the adjacent room, and guests were treated to popular music on the cello. Once the grand hall was opened, guests filed in to find their seats with […]
St. Louis Harpist {Lemp Grand Hall Wedding}
I loved working with Cece and Alex on their wedding music! Both bride and groom were involved in the planning from the start. They had a lovely, heartfelt ceremony at the Lemp Loft in St. Louis, conducted by the groom’s uncle. The bride’s great-aunt, who had just celebrated her 99th birthday, was even in attendance! […]
Springfield Wedding Music | Ceremony at Southwind Park
Ellen and Jordan were married in the treehouse at Southwind Park in Springfield. Just a short walk (or trolley ride) from Erin’s Pavilion, it’s a convenient and sheltered option for couples hosting their receptions there. The shade on a hot August day was appreciated by their guests and harpist alike! As their families were seated, […]
Harp & Violin in Iowa City {Rapid Creek Cidery Wedding}
Many of my weddings are for solo harp, but this ceremony added a violin to create my favorite duet! The harp and violin are the perfect complement to one another, with the violin playing soaring melodies and the harp providing an elegant accompaniment. It is an excellent choice for classical or Celtic music, but we […]