Their black and white flower arrangements were dripping with crystals, and they had candles throughout the sanctuary. As their candle lighters made their way through the church, I played "At Last" by Etta James. The grandparents were seated to "What a Wonderful World," followed by the parents' seating to "Wind Beneath My Wings."
Katie chose the traditional "Canon in D" for her bridesmaids' entrance, and the Wagner "Bridal Chorus" for her processional. At the beginning of the ceremony, the bride and groom lit a memory candle to "You Raise Me Up," a beautiful piece sung by Josh Groban.
Music for the unity candle lighting was the country ballad "I Cross My Heart," and the recessional was "Can't Help Falling in Love." Their ceremony was a wonderful mix of the traditional and the contemporary! As the couple exited the church, their guests showered them with streamers.
Following the ceremony, I took the harp over to Heartland Lodge in Nebo, Illinois. The reception was in a tent on the lodge's lawn. The black & white theme continued in their linens, centerpieces, chandelier, and even the dance floor!
Inside the lodge, they had a candy buffet and family wedding pictures going back several generations. Everyone loves those 1970's wedding hats! I played as guests arrived and enjoyed the cocktail hour. For this gathering time, I played a variety of popular songs from the 1960's through today.
If you are planning a wedding in Central Illinois or Eastern Missouri, contact me about having harp music for your ceremony and reception! More information can be found on my website: Pittsfield Illinois Wedding Music.
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