Harpist in St. Joseph, Michigan ~ Wedding at the Hertiage Museum

November is typically a slow month for weddings, but 2011 has proven to be the exception.  We also have several Friday ceremonies and receptions - Friday is the new Saturday!  When you plan your wedding for a less popular month or day of the week, you will not only receive discounts from some of your wedding professionals (venues particularly), but you will also have a better change of being able to book your top vendor picks.  With fewer brides competing for the best professionals in each field, you are more likely to find that the person you want to hire is available for your date.

This can be a tricky month for weather, but November 4th was an especially pleasant fall day.  It was so nice, the bride and groom were even able to head to the lakeshore for some pre-ceremony pictures!  Their colors of red and black, along with the favors of caramel apples, continued the autumnal theme.

Abby and Timothy celebrated their ceremony and reception at the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center in St. Joseph, Michigan.  Their ceremony and took place in Shepard Hall, with guests seated on the ground level.  The bridal party and the parents of the bride and groom stood on the balcony above. 

I played harp music as the guests arrived, and switched to "Falling Slowly" for the entrance of the parents and bridesmaids.  The bride's processional music was "All You Need is Love" by the Beatles. 

During the ceremony, the groom's uncle sang "Steady as We Go" by the Dave Matthews Band.  The recessional was the Jason Mraz song "I'm Yours," which was also the couple's first dance selection.  Once the ceremony was complete, the guests headed upstairs to the museum for the cocktail hour.  They were greeted with glasses of champagne and passed hors d'oeuvres - and harp music! 

 
The exhibit was Ice Age Imperials, and guests were able to explore while they waited for the downstairs to be re-set for dinner service.  I've played in some fairly unique places before, but this was the first time I was set up next to a musk ox! 

I am available throughout Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana to provide harp music for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and other events.  Contact me by phone (1-877-HARP-578) or email, or visit my website, Southwest Michigan Harpist, for information on having a harpist for your event!