Instead of wedding march....

ERICA&OSCAR2010

Hi ladies, this is my very first post!

I dont wan to use the traditional wedding song to walk down the isle. We are getting married in a great chapel with vaulted ceilings and a LOOOONG aisle. I wanted something slow maybe with words? Any ideas?

sheelamarie408

check out "everything - lifehouse"
i really wanted to use it but our aisle is short and its about 6+ minutes, but it has a part towards the end where the music swells and the pace picks up that i thought would be so perfect to walk out in.

you might also consider a song that you both like and seeing if you can find it in an acoustic, slow version. same goes with traditional songs...right now I am checking out some different versions of pachabel's canon, and by different i really mean different, not just in a different key.

ERICA&OSCAR2010

thanks, i have been  looking for acoustic versions a couple times but besides itunes any other ideas on where to look and buy the music?

mapales2

I am walking down to "Here, There, Everywhere" by the Beatles.  It is being played by a flute and a cello for us.  It is a really beautiful song; great melody and words.

lashley1024

For our wedding, I'll be walking down the aisle to "I WIll" by The Beatles. I think you should find a song that is meaningful to you. If you're having a musician do the music, they can usually make anything over into the style you want (classical, acoustic, etc.).

trix1223

You'll need to check with your ceremony venue about what type of music is permitted.    I'm a church organist, and we don't allow secular music for wedding services.

 Check with the music director of the church.  He/she will be able to give you advice both about what's acceptable and what some good suggestions that have worked for other couples are.

And just for future reference:  it's aisle (what you walk down), not isle (a land mass surrounded by water).  GL

Sue-n-Kevin

Trix's post is accurate. Many chapels have significant limitations on the songs that can be played, they must be from a playlist they approve of and non-secular.

I bought a CD at Hobby Lobby of wedding songs for all occasions, and this is the website for the people that put it out:

www.myweddingmusic.com

It has a lot of standards, ie Back, Pachelbel, Shchubert, Handel, Vivaldi, Beethoven. If you can't go with non-traditional or secular songs, it will give you some options.

Good luck.

Kendall Grove

Erica,

You have lots of options, have no fear!

1-Lifehouse. It is always a good idea to check with the venue because there are lots of rules that you might not think of. That being said, Lifehouse is a band of Christians, so if secular music becomes an issue that is something to be aware of. In fact, you can find a beautiful play to "Everything" here> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyheJ480LYA and an article about the band's faith here> http://www.christianitytoday.com/iyf/music/christianalternatives/22.28.html.  

Also, if someone has recorded an acoustic version of "Everything," they should be paying rights to the band. That means that you might be able to email the band and ask them if they know of anyone.

2-If you are looking for a calm, acoustic track you might look at the Once soundtrack. 

3-You could also have someone write a march, or play "Everything" right there. There are a lot of companies that offer original works (or you could contact a local university that houses composition students), or arrangements of originals. 

Phew! I hope that helps!

Kendall Hantelman

www.sonatamusic.weebly.com

fallen_angel727

Our aisle is fairly short so we are using the same song for the bridesmaids entrance as well as mine. We chose U2's Beautiful Day because the louder key change is the perfect place for my dad and I to begin our walk

bria.andrew

We're using 'Can't Help Falling In Love With You' by Elvis.  The song is perfect because we've had a very whirlwind romance, so the lyrics fit, and when FI's parents renewed their vows in Vegas on their 25th anniversary, the Elvis impersonator sang that song.  It was funny and sweet and just perfect!

goushina

My daughteris getting married in our backyard. next month.. I love the song by Pink Glitter . i  think it would be beautiful.    But i don't think she is picking it...  Does anyone think its not a good one?