Ceremony Harpist, Firehouse Chicago, Chicago

Firehouse Chicago is a lovely little gem of a venue! This was my second time here, and the weather really cooperated, so I got to see all of the lovely features. It is one of the smaller venues, but it accommodates harp really, really well, and the sight lines are great, so your processional will be smooth, too. The bride chose "So This is Love"  and "How Long Will I Love You" for her processionals, and they were sweet and poignant. I brought my amp, because the bride wanted to be sure the sound would be strong, but you really don't even need it here - the courtyard setting is intimate, and the hard surfaces make the sound reverberate beautifully.

If you're thinking about hosting a Firehouse Chicago wedding, I think harp would be a great addition for sure!

www.ChicagoWeddingHarpist.com

Ceremony Harpist, Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago

This was my first time to Morgan Manufacturing in the Fulton Market District, and I thought it was lovely! Plenty of room to accommodate a large wedding, and the features on the building make it a really striking venue. This wedding was a little unusual for me, as they only wanted prelude music. Even so, I always stay through the ceremony; partially because moving the harp can be really distracting, and partially because things can go wrong with recorded music and it is nice to have a backup!

Things ran super smoothly for them, and I provided a little postlude music while they headed out for the cocktail hour. All good!

If you would like to plan special prelude music, my repertoire lists can help!

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A second angle, just because
it's hard to give the scope of the place!

Ceremony Harpist, Trinity Episcopal, Wheaton

Trinity Episcopal in Wheaton is available for rent. They have two spaces available, this larger space, and a smaller, historic chapel. When you rent, you get lots of support from the church, including a coordinator named Chuck, who is wonderful. Before posting this, I wanted to make sure that there weren't specific requirements for folks wanting to hold their wedding here, and Chuck assured me that all are welcome 💗💗💗 This wonderful policy meant that all assembled on this day were able to enjoy a blended ceremony that had Christian and Indian traditions. Bollywood for prelude, anyone?

Not quite set up yet, but you can see the basics for sure!

I would love to play for your blended wedding! www.ChicagoWeddingHarpist.com

Ceremony and Cocktail Harpist, RPM Events, Chicago

The back of the room is the perfect place for the harp!

The historic Reid Murdoch Building houses RPM Seafood upstairs, and RPM Events at the river level. The space downstairs all faces out to the river, and the views are spectacular! I played for the ceremony, and then scooted out to the outdoor space to play for cocktails. It was golden hour out there, and the guests watched the setting sun play off of all the buildings... it was heaven!

Lots of room for guests to relax!

Now I'm just goofing around and taking cool
photos (the guests were gone)

You guys, it was so beautiful!

If you're going to have your wedding at some iconic location, I think you should definitely have harp music! www.ChicagoWeddingHarpist.com

Ceremony Harpist, St. Sophia, Des Plaines

It was such a pleasure to play at St Sophia; the Church is highly ornate, and just a joy to behold! With all of the hard surfaces, the harp sounded fantastic, too. The bride actually fell in love with one of the Bollywood tunes on my YouTube channel (Kal Ho Naa Ho), so her processional was truly a multicultural event!💖

If you are looking to combine all the things you love, I definitely want to help! www.ChicagoWeddingHarpist.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

Ceremony Harpist, Osteria Via Stato, Chicago

Osteria Via Stato is located in the northeast corner of the Embassy Suites Hotel in River North, and they do a lovely job hosting weddings! Above you see the middle room of three on this side of the restaurant, and it makes a fine ceremony site. The couple chose lots of unusual things for their ceremony, including "May the Force Be With You" for their unity candle!💗 It was whimsical, and charming, and very, very much them!

Afterwards, the newly married couple and their guests were able to enjoy the front room, and the outdoor patio, which they had all to themselves!

Set up with enough room for dancing!

My repertoire lists insure that you won't miss adding any of your favorites to your ceremony! www.ChicagoWeddingHarpist.com