Wedding Ceremony at Ogden Gardens

Another perfect fall day!  On September 19th, I played harp for a ceremony at Valparaiso's Ogden Gardens.  The bride chose a nice mix of traditional wedding music, as well as some lesser-known pieces to make her wedding music unique.  The prelude music was:

• Long and Winding Road
• Embraceable You
• Someone to Watch Over Me
• Stairway to Heaven
• Send in the Clowns
• Liebestraume

Since this wasn't quite enough to cover the time they needed, I just continued to play similar pieces until everyone was ready to begin.  The ceremony music included:

• Suogan (entrance of families)
• Canon in D (bridal party processional)
• I See You My Beloved (bride's processional)
• Grow Old Along with Me (unity sand & rose ceremony)
• Sheep May Safely Graze (recessional)

The bride really liked the Bach piece she chose as her recessional, but wanted something more upbeat.  No problem - I just played Sheep May Safely Graze very quickly!  She was able to use a piece of music that she really enjoyed, and also have a lively exit from her ceremony.  Professional harpists or other musicians should be able to make an accommodation like that for you!