Springfield Illinois Wedding Music ~ Harpist in Lincoln Park

Jennie and David were married the evening of July 28th at the Lincoln Park Bridge in Springfield, Illinois.  They even planned the starting time of their ceremony so that I could play harp for them!  It rained that afternoon, and I kept a large umbrella close by throughout the wedding - just in case!, but the weather cleared for the remainder of the evening.

They had the chairs set up on the bridge, with the rest of the guest standing behind.  It wasn't a traditional layout, but it maximized the shade available for the guests, which I'm sure they appreciated!  The processional came down the hill from the pavilion, then stopped at the edge of the bridge in front of the guests. 

The bridesmaids entered to the Irish tune "Down by the Salley Gardens," followed by the bride's entrance to "Canon in D" by Pachelbel.  Once they were introduced as a newly married couple, they exited and headed back to the pavilion for the reception to "Trumpet Tune."

Throughout central Illinois, I provide harp music for wedding ceremonies and receptions.  Indoors or out, having a harpist for your wedding is an elegant touch!  Visit my website, Central Illinois Wedding Harpist, for more details on including live harp music in your wedding plans.

Central Illinois Harpist ~ Wedding Music at Lincoln Park, Springfield

The bridge in Springfield's Lincoln Park is a beautiful location for a wedding ceremony.  It is quietly nestled away from the rest of the park and can provide a beautiful backdrop for a wedding as it did for Tracey and Justin's ceremony. 

As the guests arrived, I played several pieces from both classical and popular genres, including All I Ask of You, Fields of Gold, Aria from Rinaldo, and Prelude in C. 

 
As the family and the bridesmaids approached the bridge, I played Canon in D.  When it was time for Tracey's entrance, I played the traditional bridal march, Here Comes the Bride.

As the ceremony came to a close, the music for the couple's recessional was Ode to Joy, which in my opinion makes for a great recessional song.  As the guests mingled and talked to the bride and groom, I provided postlude music also taken from classical and popular genres, including songs such as Time to Say Goodbye, Trumpet Tune, King William's March, and All You Need is Love.

If you would like more information about having us play at your Central Illinois wedding, please visit our website, Springfield Illinois Wedding Harpist.