Valparaiso Harpist ~ Wedding Ceremony Music at Ogden Gardens

The last time I played for a wedding at Ogden Gardens (the end of June), it was so hot!  Fortunately for Amy and Jacob, the late summer actually cooled off!  Their August 18th ceremony at the park's gazebo was not only beautiful, but their guests were comfortable and able to just enjoy the day.

As guests arrived, they were greeted with harp music ranging from classical pieces to popular love songs.  When the bridal party came down the aisle, I played the jazz standard "Autumn Leaves."  The bride's entrance music was the Pachelbel "Canon in D" ~ a wedding classic!  The short and sweet ceremony concluded with the presentation of the newly married couple, and everyone exited to "Winter" from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons.  We seemed to have a "seasonal" theme going, so I couldn't resist throwing in "Spring" ~ also from The Four Seasons ~ during the postlude!

In Valparaiso and throughout Northwest Indiana, I am available as a professional harpist and wedding musician.  From when guests begin to arrive, to when the last one leaves the ceremony site, you can thrill them by having live harp music at your wedding!  To find out more, visit my website:  Valparaiso Wedding Harpist.

Harpist in Valparaiso ~ Wedding Ceremony Music at Ogden Gardens

Despite a very hot afternoon, Kristin & Brian's wedding went off without any problems at Valparaiso's Ogden Gardens.  I was able to set the harp up inside the gazebo, where the shade kept the harp (and harpist!) from melting.  The bride's grandmother was especially enthralled with the harp!

Rev. Doug Klukken of Free Spirit Church in Crown Point performed the ceremony.  Kristin chose Schubert's "Ave Maria" for the entrance of her bridal party, and "Canon in D" by Pachelbel for her processional.  The recessional was the popular "All I Ask of You" from Phantom of the Opera.

Whether you are looking for traditional or contemporary wedding music, the harp can provide all of the music for your ceremony!  A visit to my website ~ Northwest Indiana Harpist ~ will give you more information and details on including harp music in your celebration.  Happy planning!

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!