Ceremony and Cocktail Harpist, At Home in McHenry

This was an absolutely beautiful wedding, but since it was at a private home, I didn't feel right taking too many photos of the area; I figured the Fox River was a safe backdrop, so I just stuck with that. Plus, what a backdrop!! The bride requested the song "All My Days" by Alexi Murdoch. It wasn't available for purchase, but she hired someone to write it out for her, and I have his contact info in case someone else needs it going forward. It was all very sweet, and I was delighted to be part of the couple's plans!

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Ceremony Harpist, Private Home, Lake Villa

 The setting for this wedding was absolutely gorgeous, and only steps from the backdoor of the family's house. The couple chose "Golden Hour" for their attendants to walk in, and it certainly matched the mood perfectly! I travel with a battery powered amp, and it is super useful in situations like these when you want to bump the sound up just a bit, but there isn't an outlet in sight. Just a little bit of amplification, and my harp can handle a large open area like this really beautifully!

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Ceremony and Cocktail Harpist, Oscar Swan Country Inn, Geneva

There are several areas to choose from, but we were in the back.

Geneva and the Oscar Swan Country Inn are at the very edge of my travel zone, but I do like a nice drive in the country! The fall weather just barely held for them (I had my harp briefly covered at one point), and it was a beautiful ceremony. The couple chose "Storybook Love" for their wedding party processional, and it was very sweet! Then, I stayed right where I was, turned my amp up just a little, and went directly into cocktail music. They included playful things like "Despacito" and "You're My Best Friend", and it was a lovely, easy transition into the celebration!

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Ceremony Harpist, Lord of Life Church, Schaumburg

I was honored to be included in the beautiful ceremony at Lord of Life Church! The bride wanted "Here Comes the Sun" and "Can't Help Falling in Love" for the processionals, and they were great choices! I was lucky to have the church organist on hand to help me time everything perfectly, and we joined in together to accompany the congregation on 2 hymns. The wedding party walked out to "A Sky Full of Stars", and it was a lovely, joyous moment!

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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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Ceremony and Cocktail Harpist, Country Coach House, Burlington

The ceremony space is truly lovely!

The Country Coach House is a brand new wedding venue in the far northwest town of Burlington. I spoke to the owners, and the business grew out of hosting their own daughters' weddings on their property, and getting further inquiries from friends and family. It is truly charming, and worth the drive!

Right next to the ceremony site is this rustic little barn,
complete with chandeliers!

After the couple's ceremony, a food truck pulled up to feed the guests and start the party! 

Cocktail hours are an easy add-on to your ceremony, and frequently available as a last minute addition. Please see my website, www.ChicagoWeddingHarpist.com for details!

Rehearsal Dinner Harpist, Incontro A Tavola, South Barrington

A lovely little private room at the back

The groom's parents live in California, so the intimate dinner they were planning had to be done remotely, which was no problem. My YouTube channel can take a lot of the guesswork out of hiring a musician no matter where you're working from. Additionally, since they would be coming to dinner after the rehearsal, there was a little bit of guesswork as to when they would be arriving. I always want my clients to feel that they are getting their moneys worth, so I was happy to arrange to be onsite and ready to go at the agreed time, but to wait to start the two hours of music until they arrived. Harp is always a great option for smaller parties where even a solo piano might overwhelm. It was a beautiful, relaxed evening at Incontro A Tavola, and I was so happy to be a part of it.

Harpist's view

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Wedding Ceremony Harpist, St Mary Assyrian Church of the East, Roselle

Set up down front with a good view of the aisle!

The sweet bride had always dreamed of walking to Canon in D, but of course the pandemic made planing anything a nightmare. When we first spoke, it was the Tuesday before her Saturday wedding. Luckily, she had been listening to my YouTube channel, and all of things she wanted were pieces I keep in my regular repertoire, so they are always ready to go! A few emails later, we were all set. A bride who gets what she wants just feels like a big win these days, doesn't it?

Harpist's view

It is really never too late to call. If I am not available, I will give you a list of other harpists you can try. My contact information can be found on my website: www.ChicagoWeddingHarpist.com

Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Harpist, Boulder Ridge Country Club, Lake in the Hills

Some of the view. I was trying to avoid getting golf carts in the frame,
as this was early on and they hadn't yet been moved!

Boulder Ridge Country Club has an absolutely stunning view, able to be enjoyed from the patio, or the huge balcony off of the reception area. The balcony is so large that smaller ceremonies can actually be held there, but as we were larger on this day, we were down on ground level, which is also amazing. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful, with the weather cooperating in every way!  Afterwards, although the official party was starting inside, I continued to play outdoors, and guests returned to the gorgeous balcony to enjoy the amazing view, sip their drinks, and listen to live harp music. It was truly the loveliest of settings!

Visit my main website (www.Harp123.com) if you would like to see the comprehensive list of available cocktail music.

Guests, and eventually the bride, enter here. 

A little bit better picture of the arbor.