A Backyard Wedding in Cassopolis, Michigan

Jeff was supposed to be the solo harpist for this ceremony, but my schedule opened up, and with nothing else to do on a Saturday afternoon in July, I joined him for a harp duet.  We had so much fun that we hope to do this again soon!

The ceremony was held in Cassopolis, Michigan, in the beautiful backyard of the grandmother of the groom.  We played while guests arrived, including the special requests of "Arioso" by Bach and the "Jupiter" theme from Holst's "The Planets".  Other music choices:

• Seating of the Families:  "Ave Maria" by Schubert
• Bridesmaids' Processional:  "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Bach
• Bride's Processional:  "Canon in D" by Pachelbel
• Recessional:  Trumpet Voluntary

Between the readings, as one reading was returning to her seat and the other reader was walking to the front, we played "Hymne" by Vangelis.

This is Jeff warming up.  I snagged this picture of him on my way back from the car to get my shoes.  Harp moving shoes and harp playing shoes are two VERY different things!