Wedding Ceremony Harpist, Joliet Ballroom, Joliet

The Grand Ballroom in downtown Joliet is the perfect venue for live harp music! The ceremony space is located in the old ticketing area of the train station, and it features a fantastic staircase for the processional. The space is all hard surfaces, though, and really benefits from the way live music, and particularly harp music, can warm up a room. The couple chose a classical piece (Air from Water Music by Handel) for the wedding party, and then the bride processed to Young and Beautiful. It was stunning!

If you are planning a wedding at the Joliet Ballroom, I would love to help you find your perfect music! Learn more at www.ChicagoWeddingHarpist.com

All set up with a view to the staircase!

Wedding Ceremony Harpist, The Grand Ballroom (Events by Mistwood Golf Club), Joliet

 

The old ticketing area

Whew. Long title, but super cool venue. The ceremony was downstairs in what used to be the ticketing area, and it comes with some real advantages: a dramatic entrance for the bride, and an insular space that just glows when lit with candles. Also, the acoustics for music are absolutely terrific - I had my amp with me, but it wasn't even necessary. The couple chose to mix popular and classical, as many of my clients do. The bridal party walked to "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen, and the bride entered to Canon in D. The event was managed by Mistwood Golf Club, which explains why everything went so smoothly! I didn't play for the reception, but I stopped by before I started so you could get a look at this amazing space. There is also a terrific website with some great video (www.JolietUnionStation.com).

The bride enters using this staircase

A really grand space!!

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