After having the first two weekends of November wedding-free, I was glad to be back behind the harp for Brittani and Evan’s wedding! They held both their ceremony and reception at the Potter’s House Church in Battle Creek, Michigan.
As their guests arrived, I played a variety of classical and sacred pieces. For the entrance of grandparents and parents, they chose “Winter” from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. The bridal party ~ including a precious ring bearer who stopped at the top of the aisle to take a picture ~ entered the sanctuary to Pachelbel’s “Canon in D.” The church’s organist played “Here Comes the Bride” for Brittani’s processional.
During the ceremony, the pastor’s wife and one of the groomsmen sang. That is a wonderful way to include musical friends and family members in your wedding, without stressing them with providing all of the music for the service! The recessional was “At Last.” Once the wedding party and families exited, they had recorded music ready to go as I moved the harp downstairs.
The reception of hors d’oeuvers and wedding cake was also enhanced with harp music. Again, the music was from the classical and sacred genres, and included:
- Cantique de Jean Racine
- His Eye is on the Sparrow
- Finlandia
- Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
- Prelude in C
- The King of Love My Shepherd Is
If you are planning a wedding in Battle Creek, please contact me about providing harp music for your ceremony and reception! Music options range from traditional to contemporary. You’ll find additional information on my website: Battle Creek Wedding Harpist.
