When I met with the bride & groom, they told me that the service would be conducted by candlelight. They incorporated their guests into the ceremony by having each one light a candle and place it on the altar as they arrived in the church. The parents of the bride did the same at their wedding ceremony, so it was a meaningful touch to include this in their honor. By the time the ceremony began, the whole front of the church was aglow with candles!
They selected the ebony Venus Penti pedal harp to coordinate with the black & white wedding colors. That's one of the perks of hiring a harpist with multiple harps available - you can choose the one that looks best with your decor!
The bride is also a musician, and didn't want the traditional wedding music. They decided on "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin for the seating of families (this was played at the wedding ceremony of the groom's parents), "Come Sail Away" by Styx for the bridal party processional, and the introduction to "Boston" by Augustana for the bridal processional. Not exactly "typical" wedding music, but it all sounds great on the harp!
During the ceremony, I played lightly under the pastor's welcome & opening prayer. The grandmothers of the bride & groom gave a heartfelt and entertaining message on how to have a successful marriage. When they concluded, I played a solo: the traditional Irish tune, "Danny Boy". The recessional was an upbeat classical piece, "Trumpet Tune".
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