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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Bridal Shower Harpist, The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection

This lovely bridal shower was a tea, and I think many people associate The Drake  downtown with tea service and harpists! The two hotels are no longer owned by the same company, but you can see many features in the suburban location that remind you of the downtown hotel. I hadn't been in years, and was pleased to see what a wonderful property it continues to be!

I played love songs as everyone chatted and celebrated the soon-to-be married couple, and it was a delight!

Harp music is perfect for a bridal shower! There's more information at my website: www.Harp123.com

Bridal Shower Harpist, Redstone American Grill, Oakbrook Terrace

I was delighted to be a late stage addition to the bridal shower plans for a lovely couple in the Redstone American Grill private dining area. I always have over 8 hours of music up and ready to go at any time, so I can create a play list on the spot that will cater to the people I see in the room. Extra bonus points if the attendees start giving me feedback about what music they appreciate!

It is really never too late to add live music! www.Harp123.com

Bridal Shower Harpist, Gibson's Italia, Chicago

Looking east toward the Reid Murdoch Building

This is the second time I've been to Gibson's Italia, and I still found it wildly impressive! Honestly, It is difficult to get a picture that takes in the entirety of the venue.... the incredible vista, the balcony, the glass ceiling, just all of it! We were here on this day, to celebrate the bride to be, so I played love songs, and wedding favorites, and everyone had a great time dreaming about the big day to come!

I can help you with music to suite any occasion: www.Harp123.com

Bridal Shower Harpist, Le Meridien, Oak Brook

My corner of the room, all set up

I wish I could show you more of the way the room at Le Meridien looked, but the women throwing the shower were busy absolutely transforming it, and I wanted to respect their privacy. There was a pink, full sized Christmas tree, if that gives you any idea! The event space on the top floor has an expansive view of the surrounding area through entire walls of windows, and it is lovely. I dropped a screen grab below, so you can get an idea (harp, unfortunately, not included)!

Please visit www.Harp123.com for more harp ideas!

Wedding Shower Harpist, Olympia Fields Country Club, Olympia Fields

Just the loveliest of rooms for a morning event!

Olympia Fields Country Club is an amazing venue, full of so many architectural details that just don't get added to buildings anymore. It was a delight to be part of this beautiful event, and I supplied plenty of love songs to get everyone in the right mood to celebrate the new couple!

If you are thinking of adding harp music to your wedding shower plans, my repertoire lists will get you thinking in the right direction! www.ChicagoWeddingHarpist.com

An Impressive place to put a harp!

Bridal Shower Harpist, The Peninsula Chicago

A beautiful sunlit room with great views!

 

It was such a thrill to be part of the team at The Peninsula Chicago, even if it was just for one morning! The room was exquisite, and the guests relaxed while I played classic love songs. Harp is perfect for a Sunday morning when everyone would like to wake up gently! Without my amp, you can easily place me close to your guests and not worry that I will overwhelm the conversation. I definitely looking forward to playing for the wedding ceremony later this year!!!

If you would like to see all the variety of songs I play, please visit my website: www.ChicagoWeddingHarpist.com.

Had to get my picture with the icon!

Bridal Shower Harpist, Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

An unusual and beautiful vantage point.

I have played at the Ritz-Carlton many times over the years, but this was a new room to me.  It turns out that the Pearson Room used to be a private dining club, but has been repurposed to serve as a small banquet room.  Really, the room is of an unusual size;  big enough for a mid-sized wedding, but small enough to feel intimate.  On top of that, the view is really astonishing!  You get to see Navy Pier (including the Ferris wheel), and some of the beautiful Northwestern buildings that really aren't visible from very many places. 

For this particular event, they were mingling and then sat down to enjoy tea service.  I played lots of wonderful love songs from Jerome Kern's "The Way You Look Tonight", through "Moon River", and up to "I Chose You" by Sara Bareilles.  My goal is that everyone there should hear songs that they know and love, no matter if they are the grandmother of the bride or the niece of the groom!

Visit my repertoire pages to see if I know any of your favorite songs!

A contemporary space with lots of light
and even space for a dance floor!