Debussy - Clair de Lune
Gershwin - Embraceable You
Pachelbel - Canon in D
Claire Happel Ashe is a professional wedding harpist based in Macomb, Illinois. As a classically-trained musician, Claire has provided beautiful music for celebrations including weddings, receptions, cocktail hours, and rehearsal dinners at venues such as the Drake Hotel in Chicago and Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island for over a decade. She holds degrees in harp performance from Yale and the University of Illinois and has performed for audiences all over the world in halls ranging from the Rudolfinum in Prague to Carnegie Hall in New York to Symphony Center in Chicago.
3 reviews
Billie M.
September 30, 2023Claire was amazing. She played beautifully and even took the time to verify and ensure the expected song was to be performed. All of my guests enjoyed her performance.
Hired as: Harpist
Lindsay H.
April 27, 2023Claire was absolutely wonderful to work with and her music was a very special part of our wedding!
Hired as: Harpist
Nancy H. H.
October 20, 2020Claire was so amazing at our wedding. She made our special day feel more romantic and extraordinary. As I walked down the aisle outdoors, the sound of Claire's harp floating through the air was exceptional and helped set the mood for a perfect memorable day. Claire is so professional and worked with me to develop just the right songs for us. I would recommend Claire in a heartbeat!
Hired as: Harpist
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 6:00pm
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Pleasant Plains, IL
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Rock Island, IL
Saturday
Anniversary Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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St Charles, IL
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