Anniversary Harpist, Cafe La Cave, Des Plaines

 

I do love any sort of an anniversary, and the room at Cafe La Cave was all ready for the celebration! Like at most events, I take a look at the general ages of the guests, and choose music to suit. My two favorite comments to hear are "You played our favorite song" and "I didn't know you could play that on harp"! I feel like I have two simultaneous jobs: to relax everyone, and to surprise them! All my clients can have two special requests outside of my normal repertoire, so there are tons of possibilities! Feel free to reach out if you have questions!

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September 21st Harpist, Odyssey Country Club, Tinley Park

 

The East Gazebo

What a wonderful surprise! This amazing couple chose to celebrate their wedding on September 21st, even though it fell on a Wednesday! Luckily, the weather was beautiful, and everything was as smooth as possible. I even got to learn my very first Earth, Wind & Fire song (September, of course!). 

The location is so stunning that I stayed behind just a minute to get one last picture with the water feature all lit up!

Baby Shower Harpist, Chevy Chase Country Club, Wheeling

 

A beautiful sunlit room, and plenty of space for a harp!

I love going to Chevy Chase because I know it is going to be a smooth, carefree experience. The room is beautiful, and it's the perfect size for harp music! On this day, my clients were celebrating the imminent arrival of a new baby boy, so I got dressed up in blue and played a mix of love songs and Disney songs. A perfect way to spend a Sunday morning!

If you're planning a shower of any kind, I would love to help! www.Harp123.com

Wedding Ceremony Harpist, Cotillion Banquets, Palatine

 

This was my first time to Cotillion Banquets in Palatine, and they really seemed to do a nice job there. Sure, it was a bit of a surprise when they turned the lights way down for the wedding, but I had my iPad, so I was fine. The room just glowed in the low light, and I do love a magical, sparkly wedding vibe!

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Wedding Ceremony Harpist, Patrick Haley Mansion, Joliet

 

Even the indoor site delivers an outdoor feel!

On this particular day at the Patrick Haley Mansion in Joliet, rain was threatening. Lucky for the bridal couple, everything was moved indoors without issue! The indoor area is so full of windows and light (even on a gray day) that it is a total joy! I had my amp, but the couple arranged for me to go through the DJ's system instead, and this is becoming more and more common. Whenever you mic a harp, you get that amplified sound, but you also still have the acoustic sound of the instrument. It is a really nice mix!

The bride chose the "Flower Duet" and "Air on a G String" for her relatives and bridal party to process to, and "Storybook Love" for her own entrance. Not a dry eye in the house!

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