Springfield Wedding Harpist ~ Ceremony at the Artisan’s Building
On the last Saturday in March, Jocelyn & Jose celebrated with an absolutely gorgeous wedding at the Artisan’s Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL. Rikeesha from Flair for Events was their wedding planner, and she transformed the hall into a modern, glamorous space decorated in bright fuchsia and purple. The ceremony took […]
Wedding Ceremony at Old St. Ann’s ~ Iowa Harpist
My first wedding ceremony of 2013 was for Alexis and Brandon at Old St. Ann’s Church in Long Grove, Iowa. This beautiful country church, located in Scott County Park just north of the Quad Cities, is a beautiful venue for a wedding! The aisles and altar were draped in purple, and they had a personalized […]
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 […]
Rockford Wedding Music ~ Harpist for a Reception at Anderson Japanese Gardens
Maria and Lucas were married in January in Montana, but celebrated with friends and family back home in Rockford, Illinois, with a reception on the first day of February. I provided harp music for the evening at Anderson Japanese Gardens. You might only think about the gardens for summer events, but their new Visitor’s Center […]
Central Illinois Wedding Planning ~ Bridal Expo in Jacksonville
I had wedding shows two weekends in a row, and the second was at Hamilton’s 110 North East in downtown Jacksonville, Illinois. Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street, this event features wedding vendors, drawings, and a prom & wedding fashion show by Girls in White Satin. It is always a good time to meet with brides, […]
Springfield Wedding Planning ~ Harpist at the Elegant Bridal Expo 2013
My first wedding show of 2013 was the Elegant Bridal Expo at the downtown Hilton in Springfield, Illinois. I participated in this show last February (its first year), and it was such a wonderful experience that I knew I had to come back! You can also see my fabulous new iPad stand in this picture. I switched to […]
Lake Geneva Wedding Music ~ Harpist in Wisconsin
My last wedding of 2012 was in beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Lana and Brad were married at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, and I loved working with them and being the harpist for their wedding day! The sanctuary was still decorated for Christmas, and Lana looked amazing in her winter gown. With a […]
Peoria Wedding Music ~ Harp & Violin for a December Ceremony
I always admire the couples who are able to put together a wedding right around Christmas. With so much to do in the way of holiday preparation, it’s a lot of work to add a wedding in with everything else! Those that are able to do so do have the bonus of having their venues […]
Chicago Wedding Music ~ Harpist for a Ceremony at the InterContinental
Anne and Cornel celebrated their December 21st wedding in style at the Hotel InterContinental in downtown Chicago. Everyone was glad to be there after surviving the “apocalypse”! The ceremony took place in the Hall of Lions. Guests gathered on the main floor, and the groom and groomsmen descended the grand staircase as the wedding began. […]
Chicago Wedding Harpist ~ Trio for a Ceremony at Morton Arboretum
Senta and Garry were married on Sunday, December 16th, in a ceremony absolutely filled with love and laughter! They exchanged vows in the Arbor Room of the Thornhill Education Center at Lisle’s Morton Arboretum. Such a beautiful venue deserves amazing music, and they had it with not only the harp, but with a trio including […]