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Welcome to my interactive web site! I have been in the wedding industry for 27 years and have played at least 2500 weddings. This gives me a fascinating perspective, much of it poignant, memorable and hilarious.

Some weddings are unusual, such as transgender, same sex, cult, nudist or on horseback. I've played a Lord of the Rings wedding that was conducted in Elvish. Some are lavish and others are fleeting, such as one where a communist defector married at the airport. Some have been interrupted by accident (bride fell and broke leg on step to altar), one came to her wedding in an ambulance escorted by a nurse holding her IV. The tragic ones involved alcohol.

Did you know playing at the Columbia Tower Club involves 48 elevator rides to set up and break down? And there is a wonderful tunnel system under the streets to get from the load zone to inside the Fairmont Hotel in Seattle.

My harp has a $50,000 replacement value with over $10,000 of 23 kt. gold leaf. It is very delicate, yet I move it myself, often many times a day. I have a unique profession, a unique place in the community and a unique perspective to share. I would like to be enriched by hearing from you as well!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Lovely Thanks from Mother of Nov. 5th Bride

I want to thank you for your beautiful music, infectious joy and moral support. You truly helped to make Carina's special day perfect for her in so many ways. From the moment we met you last January at the Wedding Show and heard you play "The Canon" we both knew that you were "meant for us" and that you would create the mood and feeling that Carina had dreamed of for her wedding ceremony. And I was so delighted that it worked out for you to play at the reception as well. It was my fantasy to have beautiful music through dinner and conversation before the dancing, loud music and partying got started. It was just so lovely in every way.

The year long planning culminated in an event that went by in a flash but the lovely melodies that filled the chapel as my daughter walked down the aisle, the mood you helped to create at the reception and the sweetness of your smiling face will always be some of the memories I will treasure the most. I am truly grateful for the part that you played.

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