Armature Works is the perfect venue for a wedding! Armature Works is located on Tampa’s Riverwalk  (right on the Hillsborough River) in Tampa Heights. Alison and Matthew thought it was perfect too! They came all the way from COLORADO to enjoy beautiful Tampa Bay and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect either!  I loved so many things about Alison and Matthew’s wedding; the decor, the venue (obviously), the songs, and the ceremony itself. The couple chose a family member, Ed, to officiate the ceremony. This is the best. He was able to include details about the couple and make everyone laugh. The couple chose “First Day of My Life” by Bright Eyes as their recessional song. I CAN’T believe I had never heard that song before.  It is seriously perfect! It’s upbeat and the lyrics are so sweet.  I loved learning this song!

After the ceremony was finished, I continued to entertain the guests for the cocktail hour in the courtyard of Armature Works. I enjoyed playing some upbeat songs like “Africa” by Toto, “Everlong” by the Foo Fighters, “Sweet Child of Mine” by Guns N Roses, “A Sky Full of Stars” and “Clocks” by Coldplay. I also loved playing songs you wouldn’t expect by artists like Drake, Dr. Dre and The Weekend. The Mother of the Bride is a huge Elton John fan so I made sure to play “Your Song”. I love requests that are so meaningful! 

Congratulations Alison and Matthew! I had such a great time at your wedding (despite being sick lol)! Please come back and visit the Sunshine State soon! Xoxo


A Huge shoutout to the amazing vendors that helped make this wedding spectacular:

Event Coordinator: Confetti Events
DJ and Uplighting: DJ Cory Barron & Associates
Catering: Puff N Stuff
Hair & Makeup: Style Hair &  Makeup
Floral & Decor: 2Birds
Photographer: 1326 Studios
Videographer: CJHalden Productions

First let me start by saying, how beautiful is the harp at the Oxford Exchange? It was made for this venue. The harp looked ALMOST (but not quite) as gorgeous as Alexandra, the bride. She was the epitome of elegance and beauty! I must say Alexandra was probably one of the most relaxed brides I’ve ever met! Enjoying her wedding was the most important thing to her besides marrying her best friend, Damian. The wedding process was not an easy one for the couple, though they never let it show. The couple had to postpone their wedding, talk about stressful! On top of that, the groom was battling a medical condition that left him hospitalized. I respect this couple so much for maintaining the values of their love (and health) as the most important thing to them.

Also, let’s talk about how FUN this wedding was? The bride and groom started the party with a shot during the ceremony (I loved this!). I loved playing music during the cocktail hour that you would never expect to hear on the harp such as: Drake, Wu Tang Clan, Dr. Dre, NF, and The Weekend. I also played some other contemporary music by artists like James Arthur, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, and Camila Cabello. I (and all the guests) had a such a great time at this wedding! It was a day to remember for sure. 

Congratulations Alex and Damian! Wishing you the best!! 

P.S. “Not all those who wander are lost” is one of my favorite quotes! May the couple wander and wonder through life!

I had the best time playing for Kim and Ryan’s wedding at Cross Creek Ranch! I know, I know... I always blog about how much I love Cross Creek Ranch. I can’t help it! Every time I visit there is something new. Kim and Ryan had their wedding ceremony under the majestic old oak tree. Whimsical lanterns hung from it’s branches. The florals that adjourned the arch where incredible. This ceremony site is one of my favorites! Speaking of favorites, my favorite thing about this wedding was the bride’s entrance. Kim was escorted down the aisle by her parents AND her brother. Her brother walked out in front of Kim, and her parents were on each of Kim’s arms. When they walked, they sort of formed a triangle. When they reached the start of the aisle, her brother walked down by himself, then the stunning bride made her grand entrance. I LOVED this, I thought it was so special...but that’s not even the best part! The couple requested I play “I Need My Girl” by The National (now you understand the title of the blog!). If you could only have seen the bridal party’s reaction when I began playing the song. There were snickers, oohs, and shocked surprises. I couldn’t have hoped for a better reaction! It was obvious how very special this song was to the couple and I was so happy to learn it for them!  This wedding was the perfect combination of sweet and fun! Kim and Ryan had the best bridal party! It was a large bridal party and they all seemed like best friends. While playing the cocktail hour, I got to observe the guests. Everyone was laughing, joking, and having the best time. I’m so thankful to have been a part of this special wedding! Wishing Kim and Ryan a lifetime of laughter and love. ​

P.S. This nature lover was excited to see a banded water snake beneath the bridge! :)

​I had the honor to play for Laura and Greg’s special day at the gorgeous Sunken Gardens in St Petersburg. Sunken Gardens is a historical gem and this was my first time playing at this beautiful venue. I had been looking forward to playing for Laura and Greg. The sweet couple had requested a special song, “Wild Horses” by The Rolling Stones. Initially, I wasn’t sure how this song would sound on the harp. Some “guitar-y” songs don’t always translate the best but I LOVED how it turned out. 

I’m pretty sure Laura is a model. She was the most stunning bride! Greg said to her “you’re going to end up on a bridal magazine”. I’m pretty sure he’s right! (Hey Laura, are you published yet?) The ceremony was great and full of laughter. The couple chose an old friend of Greg’s to officiate the ceremony. I’m pretty sure he’s a comedian because I, and all of the guests, couldn’t stop laughing. The wedding party consisted of the couple’s daughters. I love witnessing the merging of families. My favorite part of the day was watching the daughters interact with each other. It was obvious that they were good friends. They were acting like BFF’s, giggling and talking with each other. (Insert Heart Eye emoji)  My heart was so happy. <3 After the ceremony I had the pleasure of entertaining the guests during cocktail hour. These guests were SO fun! It’s enjoyable for me to talk with the guests and interact with them while I’m playing. It’s nice to not be ignored! Lol I’m so grateful that this beautiful family choose me to share their wedding day with me. I wish Laura, Greg, and their girls the best on their new adventure together. 



(OH and my phone died at the wedding so I didn’t get to take many pictures. :( I was also “that one-person” taking pictures with a giant iPad. )