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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!

Monday, February 25, 2013

Bastyr University Chapel, Feb. 24, 2013

Beautiful Adine Van Hulst with the Greensleeves Trio!  Back in the 90's I played for a wedding here.  There is a tiny bathroom in the back of the chapel.  Right before the wedding I got locked inside, when the lock snapped off.  No one could find me to start the ceremony.  No one could hear me calling either.  Finally I was discovered in the tiny bathroom.  In order to get me out, a facilities manager had to be brought in.  It took him half an hour to get me out.  The wedding started late, but it made a great story!! Luckily for Adine, this wedding was perfect!!
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