Ceremony and Cocktail Harpist, Beau Chateau, Alsip

I was delighted to be back at a classic south side venue, and see it renewed and looking better than ever! This used to be Chateau Bu-Sche, but since August of 2023, it is Beau Chateau Banquets, and it is fantastic. If you have never been on the property, there are extensive green areas, and the landscaping is really beautiful. You can see in my photos that the all white really sets up a lovely canvas where all of your color choices will really pop. On this day, the groom had his own song ("Ribbon in the Sky"), and the wedding party entered from the garden area at the back of the hall to "Halo". The bride stayed traditional, with "Bridal Chorus" and "Wedding March" for the rest of the ceremony. Afterwards, I went right into cocktail music, and guests mingled while the new couple took their pictures on the grounds. It was fantastic!

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Ceremony Harpist, Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield

Through the trees, was the beautiful Swan Lake

I hadn't been to the zoo in years, and certainly never with my harp! The ceremony began just as the public was leaving the park, and since we were in a far corner, it was completely private. Afterwards, guests toured the park as the vendors relocated to the Swan Pavilion for the reception. No pictures of that, so sorry! It was a beautiful, magical place for a wedding!

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Wedding Brunch Harpist, Grand Oaks Pavilion, Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook

The Grand Oaks Pavilion is an iconic spot for events in the Chicago area; there's just nothing else quite like it. It nestles into the trees in the most wonderful way, but there is also a nice view of the little lake, too! On this morning, the couple was having their western wedding ceremony down by said lake, and then they all climbed the hill to the wedding brunch. At the couple's request, I played mostly pop music, but added in a few Bollywood tunes as a way to transition into the full weekend of Indian wedding festivities!

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Ceremony Harpist, Freedom of Grace Full Gospel Church, Chicago Heights

Just a stunning church from where I sat!

This was such a wonderful ceremony! The bride had requested that everyone come in black, so we all looked good, too! Mostly, the bride wanted me to play prelude, which I was happy to do. When I checked in with the sound people, it turned out that they also wanted me to play the recessional! We eventually decided on "Halo", using an intermediary to go and get the bride's thoughts. I also learned "Merry Go Round of Life" because it is one of the couple's favorites, and it sounds fantastic on harp!

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Ceremony Harpist, Oak Park Country Club, Oak Park

The Oak Park Country Club has an amazing rooftop veranda for their wedding ceremonies, and it boasts a sweeping view of the grounds. The bride choose "Halo" for her wedding party to process to, and I am really happy with the new arrangement that I put together. I will definitely be posting that to my YouTube channel soon!

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Bridal Shower, Innsbrook Country Club, Merrillville, Indiana

This was my first time at Innsbrook Country Club, and I was so impressed! It is the perfect, sunny location to host a daytime event, and this shower was fantastic! The theme was the movie "My Best Friend's Wedding", and I played quite a bit of music from the movie - "What the World Needs Now", "Say a Little Prayer", "The Way You Look Tonight", and "I'll Never Fall in Love Again". Harp music can be a wonderful way to set the mood for you and your guests!

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Ceremony Harpist, Idlewild Country Club, Flossmoor

Idlewild Country Club, in the south suburbs, is a really gorgeous venue! I love all of the natural light, and the greenery that you can enjoy while still being cool and comfortable. Additionally, you are the only event here, so you can really enjoy yourself and not worry about how your plans will intersect with someone else's plans! They told me that they do work with clients who are not members of the club, so I think this is a fantastic place to consider!

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