I was so honored when the Salvation Army requested that I play at their very special Just Desserts evening  at the Tampa Convention Center!  The Salvation Army does such wonderful things for the community so I was thrilled to work with them.  There was a Christmas tree decorating contest and there were 4 beautiful trees to choose from.  I played a variety of classical and Christmas music for the festive occasion. Chef Jeff Henderson, from the TV show Flip My Food, gave a quick speech about his new book and how he started in the kitchen and his desire to inspire others.  I was even able to get a quick photo with him!  How exciting!  Everyone at this event was so kind and considerate.  I really had such a great evening.  Big thanks to Jerry Stickney and his team at the Salvation Army Tampa Chapter for allowing me to be a part of such a wonderful night!  Click or tab on the picture below to start the slideshow!

Lynor and Felicia have waited 12 years to get married.  12 years!  So I was thrilled when I was contacted to be included in their dream wedding.  The couple’s dear friend, Pedro, hired me as their wedding present which was so incredibly thoughtful!  It has been Felicia’s dream to have a harpist at her wedding and I was so glad to make her dream come true!  I am so glad same-sex marriage has become legal and I get to witness couples, like Lynor and Felicia, who have been waiting for-ev-er to marry, finally get the opportunity to do so.  The love between the couple was SO apparent.  The love was radiating from them- from their smiles, to the sweet caressing of each other’s hands, or the simple gesture of fixing a stray hair.  Lynor and Felicia are SO in love!  The ceremony was very sweet and the guests formed a unity circle around the couple while they witnessed their vows.  Felicia sang to Lynor during the exchanging of the rings.  This was such a touching moment! I don’t know if this was planned or not, but it appeared to me that it was a spontaneous moment like she was so full of love she just burst into song!  I’m going to be honest, I got a little teary eyed during the ceremony because it was so moving and sincere. Thank you Lynor and Felicia for letting me be a part of such a monumental moment of your relationship and lives.  I wish you both continued happiness and love, forever.  ​

Ashley and Patrick had the most beautiful backdrop and weather for their wedding ceremony!  The lovely couple tied the knot at the gorgeous and historic mansion on the campus of New College in Sarasota, Florida.  The mansion was previously owned by the notorious Charles Ringling.  There was a nice subtle breeze in the air and not a cloud in the sky! I entertained the guests while they arrived.  This group of guests had to have been one of the best dressed group I have ever seen at a wedding.  Everyone was dressed in formalwear, which was very fitting for the very classy location.  A good friend of the couple officiated the wedding.  The officiant did a wonderful job!  He included personal touches and kept the ceremony light and comical. It was very sweet how the couple incorporated their children into the pouring of the sand during the sand ceremony.  It was so nice for the couple to have a visual reminder of the blending of their families. The day of wedding coordinator, Lucy from LH Events, was so sweet and helpful.  It is so important to have a great wedding planner to help the day proceed effortlessly!  A wedding coordinator relieves so much stress from the event and allows the couple to enjoy their moment!  Even though my car wouldn’t start and I needed a jump, :( I had such a great time at this wedding. Thank you Mr & Mrs Thomas for including me in your special day!  Click/tab the photo below to start the slideshow.