Ceremony Harpist, St George Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago

The last wedding of the 2024 season was so much fun! Now in general, I wouldn't be allowed to provide music for the wedding in a Greek Orthodox Church, but apparently, it is okay if I sit just outside the door, and play towards the church!! I was absolutely delighted to do so, and there were a number of really lovely things that happened at this wedding. First of all, the beautiful bride was pulling up as I was unloading, so I got all of my last minute instructions from the sweetest, most reliable person ever! Then I find out that the "flower bros" are full grown men, who have worked up a whole routine to "You're My Best Friend" by Queen. I was there so early that we even got to do a little rehearsal! Finally, positioned as I was, I was close enough to see the bride's face as she crossed the threshold of the church, and headed up to marry the love of her life. <sigh> Perfection!!

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Ceremony Harpist, Private Home, Michigan City, Indiana

 

This was my final outdoor wedding of the 2024 season, and it was a stunner! The client's home was situated on a private lake, so of course we had the ceremony where that incredible view could be enjoyed! I have a large repertoire, and it is always rewarding when couples find things there that they might not have asked for otherwise. In this case, it was the Metallica song "Nothing Else Matters", and it went over big with the folks in attendance that day - such a pleasure!!

You'll find repertoire lists on my website, near the bottom of the page on drop down menus.

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Reception Harpist, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago

This wasn't a wedding, but rather a celebration of Adolfo & Co's 15 year business anniversary! Adolfo and I had done a wedding together earlier in the season, and he kept my card. When he was ready to gather the people who are important to him, he decided harp music would be fun, so I was hired. It is always an honor when you are chosen by another wedding professional, and I was delighted to play for this special celebration!

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Ceremony and Cocktail Harpist, Oscar Swan Country Inn, Geneva

There are several areas to choose from, but we were in the back.

Geneva and the Oscar Swan Country Inn are at the very edge of my travel zone, but I do like a nice drive in the country! The fall weather just barely held for them (I had my harp briefly covered at one point), and it was a beautiful ceremony. The couple chose "Storybook Love" for their wedding party processional, and it was very sweet! Then, I stayed right where I was, turned my amp up just a little, and went directly into cocktail music. They included playful things like "Despacito" and "You're My Best Friend", and it was a lovely, easy transition into the celebration!

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Cocktail Reception Harpist, Drury Lane, Oak Brook

The lobby for the ballroom is very large!!

The Drury Lane complex has so many facilities! I have been here several times, but there have always been too many people around to allow for a photo. On this day, I was playing Bollywood reception music as people arrived, and got themselves settled with a little food and drink. Then, they passed by me again as they headed into the main reception. It is a lovely use of the harp, and helps everyone settle into an evening of delightful things!

My Bollywood repertoire is listed at my main website:

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Ceremony Harpist, St Cecelia, Mt Prospect

The beautiful sanctuary at St Cecelia

The couple decided not to have a full mass, but wanted to add to the occasion with live music. They chose harp and violin, and violinist Jacob Murphy added so much! The mother of the bride wanted to be sure there was no "sad music" as they are all criers, but that was no problem. They used Canon in D for the processional, and the wonderful "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz for recessional - no crying needed!

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Ceremony Harpist, Portiuncula Chapel, Oak Brook

This is my third time to the Portiuncula Chapel at Mayslake Peabody Estate, and it is always a thrill. The chapel is tiny, as you'll see in the photos below, but absolutely charming. On this particular day, the couple had been planning to go to the courthouse, but their family convinced them that a small wedding would be lovely, and it was! The family chose mostly things from my repertoire, but also wanted to hear "Everything" by Michael Buble, and I was delighted to learn it.

If you are looking for someplace for your micro wedding, you really might love this venue!

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