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Saturday, April 09, 2011

Ludington Michigan Harpist ~ Cornerstone Baptist Wedding

On the weekend of our seventh wedding anniversary, Jeff and I spent some time in Ludington, Michigan.  Of course, part of that mini getaway was playing for a wedding ceremony!  My sister and I had taken a road trip around Lake Michigan a few years ago, and one of our must-stop places was Grocer's Daughter Chocolates in Empire.  Jeff thought he didn't like truffles, until he tried their pomegranate one!  If you are anywhere near Traverse City, be sure to visit.  It was a couple of hours north of where we were staying, but well worth the drive!

The wedding ceremony was held at the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ludington, MI.  During the summer, this is a busy lakeside town, but it was much more relaxed and peaceful when there was still some snow on the ground.  The bride chose classical music, but not the most traditional selections.  As the daughter of a retired band director, she has good taste! 


One special selection during the prelude was the hymn "As the Deer".  I played the Welsh lullaby "Suogan" for the seating of the mothers, followed by "Canon in D" for the bridal party entrance.  The bride's processional was "Arioso" by Bach, and the lighting of the unity candle was Godefroid's "Romance without Words".  She chose an upbeat version of "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" for the recessional.


The flower girl was absolutely precious!  She took her job very seriously, carefully placing a handful of petals with each step as she walked down the aisle.  On the way back out of the church, she began to pick them all up again!  Kids in weddings are unpredictable, so I always keep a close eye on them during the processional.  Some run down the aisle, some go very slowly, and some just won't go at all.  No matter what happens with the youngest members of your bridal party, I keep the music going so it always fits perfectly!

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