Rehearsal Dinner Harpist, Avec, Chicago

I couldn't even get all of the table in the photo!!

Live music can enhance so many aspects of a wedding, so I was delighted to be called for this rehearsal dinner. The private dining space at Avec is spectacular, and I especially love how the entire party sat down to this one communal table 💕

Cocktail and Dinner Music Harpist, Victoria in the Park, Mt Prospect

And..... introducing my new harp!

Victoria in the Park was another new venue to me! I have driven by this area so many times, but I had no idea there was a lovely wedding venue behind the little lake! I started upstairs, in the winding area they use for cocktails. It was so nice to greet the guests with harp music as they ascended the stairs. Later, I moved downstairs and played a mixture of classical and popular tunes as dinner was served. Harp music is terrific at a dinner reception, and the soothing sounds allow the guests to easily visit while they eat. 

On a personal note, I have added a new harp to my offerings. It is available only for indoor jobs, but it has a lovely, full tone, and I am looking forward to playing it for many engagements to come! It is a Lyon and Healy Style 30, built right here in Chicago!

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Ceremony Harpist, Prairie View, Cantigny Park, Wheaton

 The Prarie View area of Cantigny Park is really lovely. Normally weddings are set up facing the other direction (see photo below), but this couple wanted a long processional, so this was perfect. It was important to the couple to have "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" in several sections of the wedding, and I was happy to do that. For their special requests, they wanted Taylor Swift songs, so I've added "Lover" and "Enchanted" to my repertoire now!

The advertised "prairie view"!

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Ceremony Harpist, La Pergola, Galleria Marchetti, Chicago

I have been to Galleria Marchetti many times over the years, and I think the La Pergola space is my favorite, with its roll-away roof! It was a chilly fall this year, but having the protection of the walls really helps with comfort, while still giving a very outdoor feel. The team from Anticipation Events kept everything running smoothly while I played prelude and processional music. The bride choose special music for her family (Can't Help Falling in Love) as well as her bridal party (A Thousand Years), which I always think is a sweet way to bring in family members!

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Ceremony Harpist, Fragrance Garden, Morton Arboretum, Lisle

The Fragrance Garden at the Morton Arboretum is a charming location for a small ceremony! The bride made good use of her 2 special requests, and had the love theme from "Jane the Virgin" for her processional, and "Like a Star" for her recessional. The guests relaxed before and after the ceremony in the gorgeous garden, and it was a lovely start to the couple's new life together!

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Ceremony Harpist, The Glen Club, Glenview

 

The light made it hard to get a good shot of the harp,
but it certainly was a lovely setting!

The Glen Club is really a perfect outdoor venue. This was late afternoon, and everyone was in the shade, while the sun still played on the landscaping - gorgeous! Laury from Little Sparrow Events kept everything running smoothly, and it was a super chill afternoon for everyone there celebrating the new couple. The bride chose "Married Life" from "Up" for her recessional, with "You're My Best Friend" as postlude - a wonderful segue into the cocktail hour, and a very popular combination this season!

Having the building right there is 
so convenient!

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Ceremony Harpist, The Library, Chicago

How gorgeous is that???

I have been to The Library several times over the years for non-wedding events, so it was fun to see it employed for a ceremony. Oddly, their website doesn't seem to feature this space, which is in the lobby. When the building is closed (on weekends), this is a really serene space for a ceremony. La Toya from Elle Kay Events had things running like clockwork, and the ceremony was fantastic! The bride wanted primarily classical music for the prelude, except for "Married Life" from the movie "Up", and it all set the tone perfectly.

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