Wedding Ceremony and Reception Harpist, Gibson's, Chicago

A private room for two (and harpist) at Gibson's

This was so much fun.  The bridal couple, proudly managing two careers and six children between them, recognized that a traditional wedding was perhaps not the best fit for them.  Instead, they slipped away to the near North side, where they were met by a judge (to marry them), a harpist (to set the mood), and a wonderful steak house (to provide the celebratory dinner).  The bride wrote to me just 9 days ahead, but it was plenty of time!  I was actually able to get a few special requests worked up, too.  

The couple wanted all popular tunes, and had very eclectic tastes! Among my favorites of their special requests were "Make Me Feel Your Love," "Breathe," and "I Got You Babe."  The number one winner for the evening was, however, "Hotel California," by the Eagles.  It sounds just fabulous on harp, and was a big favorite of the newly married couple.

I played as the couple met with the judge who performed their ceremony, and then started again with "Love Me Tender" just as they were pronounced husband and wife.  They took photos and then Gibson's began their dinner service.  They ate, and visited, and even danced to harp music.  I played things from their request list, and then sometimes played them again; it was a pleasure to make everything fit just right for them!  Meanwhile, the seamless Gibson's service had them feeling relaxed and cared for.  Such a lovely start to their new lives together!

If you've got your own ideas of what would be just right on the harp, give me a call!  We'll work up a list!