Weddings
I love being a part of people's special day through the harp! As a Catholic Christian, I take great joy in playing for wedding ceremonies and other events, including cocktail hours, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and receptions. I’m honored to be featured on the Catholic Bridal Collective and would love to help make your wedding a beautiful and memorable occasion.
What a typical wedding looks like
I typically begin by playing background music as guests arrive and are seated, usually for up to 30 minutes before the ceremony. Once the ceremony begins, I provide music for the entrance of family or special guests, followed by the wedding party, and finally the bride. Each group can have their own musical selection from my repertoire, or one piece may be used for multiple entrances—it's entirely up to you.
If desired, I can play special music during the ceremony, such as during the unity candle, offertory, or communion*. At the conclusion of the ceremony, I play a recessional as the couple and wedding party exit, followed by light background music for up to 15 minutes as guests depart.
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*More info on Catholic weddings below
Catholic Weddings
Catholic weddings are unique and often include additional musical elements, such as Mass parts, hymns, and a cantor (singer). If you're in need of a cantor outside of your parish, I highly recommend my husband, Noah Wyckoff—a talented baritone studying opera at the University of North Texas. If you already have a cantor, I’m happy to collaborate with them as well.
Many couples choose to include organ or piano for the Mass parts and hymns, but I’m also able to provide harp accompaniment for these portions—either on my own or alongside other instrumentalists—in addition to playing the processional and recessional music.
It is also common to include a “Flowers for Mary” devotion, during which I can perform Ave Maria either as a harp solo or in collaboration with the cantor.
I’m honored to be featured on the Catholic Bridal Collective, a trusted resource for Catholic couples preparing for their wedding day.
Harp and cello or other instruments
I can also pair with other instruments such as the cello, voice, violin, etc.! Reach out to me if you are interested in hiring an ensemble.
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Contact
Email me to find out if I am available for your wedding or other events or for more information.
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