Ceremony music??? plus update

wolfsmagic13

I know this is crazy asking so last minute however I can not stand "Here comes the bride"  It's like nails on the chalk board to me, even if I am a participant or guest at a wedding and other brides use this song it's like "ugh that song again"  I just find it so cliche and I know most use it so people know they should be ready for the bride.

My question is this....suitable stand in for this song?  At my first wedding I had Cannon in Minor D and then spent the night being lectured by Momzilla that she was mortified that she didn't know when to stand so the rest of the church could (she did know but like I said I could write a book about her...lol)  Oh did I mention the wedding is this Friday so I guess I am pushing it.

Speaking of dear momzilla, I caved slightly with her and let her do the rehearsal dinner.  FI's parents have passed on a few years ago and traditionally they have done it but like I said I said "go ahead mom do this"  She seems somewhat pleased but trust me by the end of today she will find something else to pick on.

lindaloulubbock

I'm using Trumpet Voluntary.  I'd use Canon in D, but I did that for my 1st wedding.

rapunnzzll

FI is walking in to Led Zeppelin, Stairway to Heaven played on by our harpist, and I'm entering to Trains Marry Me.  Very untraditional and unique.  Everyone will know when to stand as I make my entrance by coming down in the glass elevator.

Lisa50

Couple’s Entrance.  La Rejouissance from the Music for the Royal Fireworks - Handel
Processional.  Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F, 1^st Movement – Bach

Between our entrance (onto the terrace) and the processional (up the aisle), we plan to greet each guest -- together -- one-by-one.

toniaz

I'm also entering to Train's "Marry Me".  I love that song and had the idea the first time I heard it... 

MikesAngie

Our entire wedding party entered to "Storybook Love"  from the Princess Bride it's a 4.16 minute song and I came in after a break... We did not have our guests stand as I entered.

gosuzy

I did Trumpet Voluntary for my first wedding. I think it works really well.

hsbstone

I am doing no traditional songs all over:

Wedding Party Processional  - The Prayer in English and Italian (mostly because I am Italian) 

Bride Processional - Concerto pour deux voix (French song)

Couples Recessional - All for Love

Wedding party recessional - Yellow  

mybooboos

Well, first off, OMG this Friday?!  Good for you and congratulations!

The Mother's and Groomsmen are walking into  - Brazilian Wedding Song (Sarah Vaughn and Take 6)
Groom - a Keith Urban song (I forgot which one)
Bridesmaids - It is You I Have Loved (from "Shrek")
Bride - TBD
Recessional - Say Hey (I Love You)

wolfsmagic13

Thank you all for the wonderful ideas :-)  I might even ask my mom (the troublesome one) which song she wants for when she is seated as well, just because I never thought of it and perhaps it will soothe her abit before the ceremony.

mybooboos - yes I know Friday and FI with his twisted humour said walked down to that "It's Friday" song.  I work with school age children and hear it alot and was like how about no, but he can have it at the reception if he wants.

handfast4me

We didn't have music since it was just the two of us and the officiant at a beach, but I'm thinking that I would have loved to have had "Ladies and Gentlemen!" by Saliva.  Perfect.  :-) 

butterflyroy78

I am walking down the aisle to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World by Israel K, with my son
Processional: All You Need is Love, The Beatles.
I can't wait!

fireytiger

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[QUOTE]We didn't have music since it was just the two of us and the officiant at a beach, but I'm thinking that I would have loved to have had "Ladies and Gentlemen!" by Saliva.  Perfect.  :-) 
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I've said it once and i'll say it again, these forums need a "like" button. :D

AngelSong76

Bridal party and bride are walking down the aisle to "Concerning Hobbits" from Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.  http://youtu.be/_pGaz_qN0cw

This song is beautiful and holds a special meaning to me.  After our first date, I told my mother that he reminded me of Sam, the lovable and loyal hobbit in the Tolkien trilogy.  

Our "theme" is Shakespeare and Epic Fantasy/Adventure - two things that we both really love and wanted to highlight in our ceremony and reception, the language in the ceremony and a lot of the decor will be Shakespeare-inspired and the music will be mostly Epic fantasy/adventure inspired.  For instance, we are thinking of having the recessional be something like the Robin Hood theme or possibly Pirates of the Caribbean.  

(I also really hate Here Comes the Bride.  It's just not me at all.)