The chapel was decorated in red, white, and pink for Valentine's Day. There was a line of small tea candles held by crystal candle holders sitting on the railing behind me. The tiny pink and red candles added a sweet and romantic background for the couple. I played all of my favorite romantic classical pieces for the prelude such as Satie's "Gymnopedie" and "Spring" from the Four Seasons. (www.ncharp.com/music)
Lisa had chosen for the mothers to be seated to Pachelbel's Canon in D. The bridesmaids and 2 adorable flower girls entered to "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Bach. Lisa made a grand entrance across pink, red, and white flower petals to Beethoven's "Ode to Joy".
The couple had requested that I play their special song during the lighting of the unity candle. The song was Allison Kraus' "When You Say Nothing At All" and it adapted beautifully to the harp. I began playing softly as the minister spoke about the significance of a unity candle and then filled the chapel as the couple lighted the candle. I could hear the bride begin to cry as I played the chorus and when I finished I looked up at her and with tears in her eyes she quietly thanked me.
The couple made their recessional as husband and wife to the traditional "Wedding March". Following the ceremony I spoke briefly with the bride who told me that the music was "perfect". Here is the feedback that she left on my gigsalad profile: (http://www.gigsalad.com/nc_harp_charlotte)
"Kirsten was amazing. The music was perfect. I really wanted a specific song to be played, she arranged and learned the song just for our ceremony! The guests loved the elegance and class her music brought to our special day!"
The opportunity to enhance a couple's wedding day with music that will touch their hearts is the reason that I absolutely love my job!
Thank you to Lisa and Derek for inviting me to be a part of your special day. Best wishes for a wonderful future!
Happy Valentine's Day!!
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