Wedding Ceremony Harpist, City View Loft, Chicago

An overview of the space often used for ceremonies

City View Loft is such a fun venue, and this couple was really ready to enjoy their wedding! They are both in the event business, and the bride had heard me play at a wedding that started very late. She appreciated my perseverance, and hired me to play for her own ceremony! The bride chose Canon in D for her wedding party, and then she walked to "Can't Help Falling in Love". It was fabulous, and I was delighted to be a small part of making that happen!

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Wedding Ceremony Harpist, City View Loft, Chicago

A super interesting, sunlit space.

This was my second time at City View Loft, and it was good to see their other large space. Or at least I think this is their other large space. I found their site to be a little confusing, and I didn't manage to find this space mentioned specifically at all. Maybe you have access to it when you are having dinner upstairs? It seemed like there were smaller conference type rooms tucked here and there also, so I guess I just really need to get someone to talk me through it at some point.

What I can tell you is that the acoustics are great, and the light is phenomenal. All the makings of a fantastic ceremony close to downtown, but not so close that no one can park. There is just a lot to like here!!

Strictly speaking, the view isn't as good as upstairs, but
it is nice to see so much sky!

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Ceremony Harpist, City View Loft, Chicago

The gorgeous chuppah is made of actual tree trunks!

This was my first time to City View Loft, and I thought it was quirky but terrific. There are several spaces in the building, but their site doesn't do a great job of defining them, so a trip over is probably necessary. In this space, the view is great, the lighting is great, and there is enough room to really have some options. The bride ended up popping out of the elevator you see there on the left, and that made for kind of a quick transition, but it worked out okay.

This couple had one of the more dramatic processionals I have ever seen. They chose "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" by Death Cab for Cutie, and then (I think) they timed the processional to coincide with dusk. I did a special arrangement for them and it turned out great. I would absolutely recommend that particular song to anyone who has a fondness for it. It was a truly wonderful processional!

Enough room for the ceremony, and
tables ready to be moved into place afterwards.

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