Wedding Harpist in Chicago ~ Ceremony Music in Long Grove

The exclusive Royal Melbourne Country Club in Long Grove, Illinois, was the setting for Mary Grace & Steve's June 16th wedding.  It was a little warm (this is getting to be the theme of the summer!), but the ceremony was able to take place as scheduled outside the club overlooking the golf course.

With her florals, the bride opted to go for an elegant rustic look.  The harp she chose, the BlevinSong lever harp, was the perfect complement!  The music ran from rather traditional...to pieces you'd probably not expect to hear on a harp!  As the bridal party made their way down the aisle, I played "Sweet Child O' Mine."  This transitioned to Pachelbel's "Canon in D" for the bride's big entrance.  This is a great choice for a bride who wants something recognizable and classical for her processional, but not the traditional "Here Comes the Bride." 

During the unity sand ceremony, Mary Grace left the music choice up to me.  As this doesn't take very long, and no one wants to stand around waiting for a song to end, I played just a chorus of "Grow Old Along with Me" and was able to time it to match the ceremony exactly.  This was followed up by another Lennon & McCartney song for the recessional:  "Eight Days a Week."  I continued to play as guests exited the ceremony and made their way inside for the reception.

If you are planning a wedding in the Chicago area, and are looking for a harpist, please contact me!  You can also find more information on my website ~ Chicago Wedding Harpist.