Ceremony Harpist, Ruffled Feathers, Lemont

The gazebo at Ruffled Feathers. 

This was pretty early in the year for an outdoor wedding, but Ruffled Feathers does a really nice job with their landscaping, and things were already looking quite pretty outside. It is hard to tell, but right behind those bushes is the loading dock for the club. If I were going to have an event at the gazebo, I would want to make plans to keep the loading dock free of noise and traffic during the ceremony. I think the bushes lead staff to think that unseen means unheard, and that just isn't so. Additionally, the gazebo is not rain proof. It'll help with some sprinkles, but that's it. Luckily, that's what we had this day, so all was good.

A dramatic entrance!
There's also a way with no stairs just around the corner.

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Ceremony Harpist, Hoosier Grove Barn, Streamwood

This gives you a little bit of an idea of the scale and the lighting.

This was my first time at Hoosier Grove Barn in Streamwood. They have a lovely little fenced garden area that we were supposed to be in, but the weather just would not cooperate. The barn was a real hub of activity as everyone prepared for the switch, so I was only able to get a picture of the area the musicians were in, but hopefully that will be helpful. The aesthetic is romantic barn, and the facility seems really well run and comfortable.

The bride chose primarily classical music, with a few hymns as well. I had flutist Carlyn Lloyd with me, which made for a great sounding little ensemble. We played Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring for the wedding party, and Canon in D for the bride. The classical music was a wonderful contrast to the rustic barn setting!

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