Wedding Ceremony Harpist, Biagio Events and Catering, Chicago

A perfectly lovely entry hallway with a lot of natural light.

This was my first time to Biagio Events and Catering in Portage Park. It turns out that Biagio has some really different looking rooms within the same complex. After walking part way down the above hallway, I came to two rooms that looked like this:

Not a super surprising banquet hall. 

A few more steps down the same corridor, and I open this door:

Whoa. Not expecting that. Also, cool tables.

And this was the ceremony room for my clients:

This was next to the room with the tables set up and waiting,
but you couldn't see them at all.

Apparently the bride's family built the archway, so don't get
your heart set on that!

So, officially really different, right? I can report that all of the facilities looked super nice and well kept, so there you have it. One facility, some pretty different choices. Also, they seem to operate a restaurant named "Legno" in the corner of the banquet building. I noticed they were connected from the inside, so maybe the food is similar? It sure would be fun to try things before you committed! Enjoy!

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Reception Harpist, Q Room, Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook

The private balcony is really very large!

Okay, so this was actually for a corporate event, but I was totally knocked out by how lovely this room was, so I wanted to post it. This is the Q Room, and it is tucked in to a corner of the main level at the Lodge. I have always been fond of the Grand Oaks Pavilion, but I think this is a little gem, too. There's a wrap-around veranda, and absolutely stunning views. Certainly worth considering if your wedding is going to be on the smaller side!

The view of the lake is really lovely!

The room accommodates 60 people. The small area outside the room
worked well for a medium sized buffet line set up.

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Wedding Ceremony Harpist, Morton Arboretum, Lisle

Morton Arboretum rain site

Well, it wasn't supposed to be like this, but Summer 2019 seems to be rather on the wet side. I was glad that the Arboretum had a rain site, and that the rain was coming down straight enough that it was practical for us to be out at all!

This particular bride had some very special music planned. She walked down to the "Flower Duet", and she had two friends there to sing it to harp accompaniment. They were phenomenal singers, and the whole thing was really memorable, if a little soggier than everyone would've liked!

Here is a link to me playing a solo version of the "Flower Duet". It is a really wonderful piece, even without the singers!

Luckily, there were at least a few flowers behind where the
bridal couple would be standing!

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Wedding Ceremony Harpist, Columbus Park Refectory, Chicago

I like to set up in the back at this location,
so as not to get in the way of the amazing view!

This is the second time I have been to the Columbus Park Refectory, and I think it is a spectacular venue! Technically, I think the part we were in is referred to as the "Pavilion". It is definitely outdoors, but it has quite a few nice, almost indoor features. For instance a roof, and if you position yourself correctly, some protection from the sun. In return, the views are spectacular, and you are all ready to catch any breeze that might be out there. Additionally, the historic architecture just cannot be beat and, consequently, it is hard to take a bad picture here. All in all, a recipe for a fantastic ceremony!

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