Gretchen and Joel planned for an outdoor ceremony at the Lakeside Inn in Southwest Michigan. They have a couple of options for outdoor ceremonies: either in their garden, or on their private beach that is accessible by stairs. This ceremony was set up in the garden, but the rain was coming!
Everyone was watching the red blob on the radar coming closer and closer, and it looked like it would arrive right around the time the wedding was to begin. We went back and forth, trying to figure out if they could get the ceremony in before the storm began. Other set-up options were the front porch or the dining room, but the bride decided to chance the weather.
Of course, since the harp is made of wood, it cannot get wet. They lucked out that there is an artists' studio building right behind the ceremony site. I was able to set the harp up inside, and put my amplifier in the door so the music would still reach the guests. Of course, as soon as I got my harp out there, it began to rain!
The bridal party entered to "Canon in D", and the bride's processional was "Falling Slowly". We were supposed to sing the hymn "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing", but it (as well as a few other parts of the ceremony) was skipped to get everyone back inside to dry off a little sooner. The wedding party (along with all of the guests under their umbrellas!) recessed to the first movement of "Spring" from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. I couldn't resist throwing in "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" during the postlude!
A good back-up location for any outdoor wedding is a must. It will also lower your stress levels to know that, even if the weather doesn't cooperate, you will still have a beautiful ceremony!
Jeff and I are professional harpists providing wedding music for outdoor and indoor events throughout Southwest Lower Michigan. Visit our website:
Southwest Michigan Wedding Music
or call 1-877-HARP-578 for more information.
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