Ceremony Harpist, Freedom of Grace Full Gospel Church, Chicago Heights

Just a stunning church from where I sat!

This was such a wonderful ceremony! The bride had requested that everyone come in black, so we all looked good, too! Mostly, the bride wanted me to play prelude, which I was happy to do. When I checked in with the sound people, it turned out that they also wanted me to play the recessional! We eventually decided on "Halo", using an intermediary to go and get the bride's thoughts. I also learned "Merry Go Round of Life" because it is one of the couple's favorites, and it sounds fantastic on harp!

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Ceremony Harpist, Oak Park Country Club, Oak Park

The Oak Park Country Club has an amazing rooftop veranda for their wedding ceremonies, and it boasts a sweeping view of the grounds. The bride choose "Halo" for her wedding party to process to, and I am really happy with the new arrangement that I put together. I will definitely be posting that to my YouTube channel soon!

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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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Ceremony Harpist, Idlewild Country Club, Flossmoor

Idlewild Country Club, in the south suburbs, is a really gorgeous venue! I love all of the natural light, and the greenery that you can enjoy while still being cool and comfortable. Additionally, you are the only event here, so you can really enjoy yourself and not worry about how your plans will intersect with someone else's plans! They told me that they do work with clients who are not members of the club, so I think this is a fantastic place to consider!

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Pre-Ceremony Reception Harpist, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago

This was absolutely brilliant. There were rules in place that would not allow me to play inside, so the couple had me play outside, both before and after their ceremony! Guests mingled on the front steps and enjoyed champagne and harp music until it was time to go in and celebrate the couple. It set a joyful tone for the nuptials, and I could not have loved it more!

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Ceremony Harpist, The Grove (Redfield Estate), Glenview

 

I love the storybook charm of the Redfield Estate at The Grove! It is always a luxury to have the facilities you need near a beautiful natural area, and this location really delivers. The couple chose "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" by Death Cab for Cutie for their fairly long processional, and it worked really well. So nice to have 3 verses and choruses for what is a bit of a longer walk at The Grove. The bride entered to "Claire de Lune", and it was romantic and perfect!

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Bollywood Harpist, Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont

This was an enormous, joyful, Indian wedding, but it can be hard to get a good picture.... I actually come to the convention center towards the end of the evening to provide music when the guests are getting their desserts from the buffet. I am set up facing a curtain that will be opened when the time is right, so it looks a little odd in photos! At least in this photo, you can see some of the amazing dessert options behind me! 

I have a fun set of Bollywood hits that I love playing, and am frequently available for the later jobs even at the last minute. Don't hesitate to call if you find you would like to have harp music at your reception!

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