Harpist in Wabash, Indiana ~ Wedding at Hidden Hollows Retreat

Wouldn't it figure, we are in the midst of one of the driest summers in a long time and my June 30th wedding at Hidden Hollows Retreat had to worry about rain!  The owners of Hidden Hollows Retreat were absolutely wonderful to the bride and groom, their guests, and the harpist.  Plenty of umbrellas were passed out as well as make-shift covering provided.  Fortunately, none of this was needed!  By the time the wedding started, we had clear and beautiful skies.

The wedding ceremony was small and intimate.  The couple stayed traditional with the bride walking down the aisle to Canon in D.  The couple then choose King William's March for their recessional.

Once the ceremony was completed, I played as the guests moved from the ceremony site to the cocktail hour site.  During this time, I played a mix of popular and classic music, with selections such as Prelude C, All You Need is Love, What a Wonderful World, and Fields of Gold.

If you would like to know more about having wedding music for your Wabash area wedding, please visit our website, Wabash 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!

Indianapolis Harpist ~ Rehearsal Dinner at the Indianapolis Central Library

 
The Simon Reading Room of Indianapolis' Central Library was the stunning venue for Emily & Jamey's rehearsal dinner.  With royal blue tablecloths and sunflower centerpieces, the room was bright and festive for the occasion.  As an avid (obsessive?) reader, I felt right at home!

They had an eclectic mix of music for the evening ~ everything from Debussy to Styx!  Their classical selections included:

• Clair de Lune
• Themes from Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky
  
• Themes from The Magic Flute by Mozart
  

 The Purdue fight song, "Hail Purdue," was a must-play!  Other popular pieces I played:

• Disney songs (A Whole New World, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Part of Your World)
• Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)
• Come Sail Away
• How to Save a Life
• Earth Angel
• Love Me Tender
• Throne Room from Star Wars Episode IV
• Open Arms & Faithfully by Journey
• When a Man Loves a Woman
• Beatles songs (And I Love Her, She's Leaving Home, Grow Old Along With Me, Yesterday) 

With a variety of ages represented at weddings, I like to make sure there is some popular music from several eras played, so everyone hears something they recognize!

From rehearsal dinners to wedding ceremonies to receptions, the harp can add class and elegance to your entire wedding weekend.  Visit my website ~ Indianapolis Wedding Harpist ~ for details on hiring a harpist for your event!

Central Illinois Harp & Violin ~ Civil Union in Springfield's Washington Park

Kelly & Joyce celebrated their civil union at the gazebo in Washington Park, Springfield, Illinois.  The harp & violin duet they chose for their wedding music was the perfect complement to the beautiful location!  It had rained heavily the morning of June 24th, but the afternoon was clear and dry, so the ceremony was able to go ahead outdoors as planned. 

"Canon in D" by Pachelbel was the final piece of the prelude, and signaled that the ceremony was about to begin.  The wedding party, Joyce, and Kelly all entered to "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Bach.  To give them a few minutes of reflection during the service, we played a duet version of Malotte's "The Lord's Prayer."  The ladies had seats saved for them in the front row, so they were able to spend a few moments relaxing and enjoying the music!  "Trumpet Voluntary" was the recessional.

If you are planning a civil union or wedding in Illinois, I'd love to provide the music for your ceremony!  Visit my website ~ Illinois Harpist ~ and contact me for a quote and additional information.

South Haven Harpist ~ Wedding Music at Lake Bluff Inn

This wedding at Lake Bluff Inn in South Haven, Michigan, had the perfect start time.  For a very dry summer, June 16th was sure seeing a lot of rain!  Fortunately, about thirty minutes before the start of the ceremony, the rain stopped, the clouds parted, and the sun came out.

The bride and groom's approach to their wedding music ~ and to the whole wedding ceremony ~ was that of classical, but not necessarily traditional.  They had their law school friend perform the ceremony and their families (including those who traveled to Michigan all the way from Israel) were actively involved.

The prelude music was all chosen from the classical genre.  As for the entrance of the wedding party, the couple selected "Caro Mio Ben."  For the bride's entrance, I had the chance to play one of my favorite pieces for the harp: "Romance Without Words." For the recessional, the bride and groom walked down the aisle to "Trumpet Voluntary."

If you are interested in having wedding music for your South Haven, Michigan ceremony or reception, please visit our website, South Haven Wedding Harpist.

Wedding at the Lakeside Rose Garden ~ Fort Wayne Harpist

The Lakeside Rose Garden in Fort Wayne, Indiana is a beautiful location for a wedding. With the reflecting pool and pergola, it makes a perfect backdrop for your ceremony!  By planning an early morning ceremony, they were able to avoid not only the summer heat, but also the crowds in the garden.

Melissa and Mike had taken a more traditional approach to their wedding music.  The wedding party came in to Hymne, while the bride came down the aisle to Canon in D.  The bride and groom performed a rope braiding ceremony.  While this was happening, I played Schubert's Ave Maria.  For the recessional, the bride and groom walked down the aisle together to Trumpet Tune. 

If you are planning a wedding in Fort Wayne, please visit our website, Allen County Wedding Music for more information on adding harp music to your ceremony or reception!

Michigan Wedding Harpist ~ Ceremony Music at the Ponds of Coldwater

Lauren and Marcus had their wedding at The Ponds of Coldwater, in Coldwater, Michigan.  The location was a beautiful, hidden away site, with the wedding ceremony happening at the gazebo, surrounded by the pond.  The location provides a beautiful aisle for the bride to walk down, with the guests on both sides.

The bride and groom's wedding music selections were a good mix of popular and traditional.  The bridal party entered to "Unchained Melody," while Lauren entered to the traditional "Bridal Chorus."  During the ceremony, the bride and groom performed a unity sand ceremony while I played "What a Wonderful World."  The bride and groom then ended the ceremony with Mendelssohn's "Wedding March."

If you are looking for wedding music in the Coldwater, Michigan area please visit our website, Coldwater Wedding Harpist.  Devon and I are available to provide harp music for weddings throughout Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana, and we'd love to work with you!

Photo by Ponds of Coldwater