My fiance wants to do a christian recessional song and wants it to be geared towards God, but I also don't want it to be depressing. Any ideas for upbeat contemporary christian recessional songs?
My fiance wants to do a christian recessional song and wants it to be geared towards God, but I also don't want it to be depressing. Any ideas for upbeat contemporary christian recessional songs?
I can think of so many Contemporary Christian Songs that are upbeat. Do you and the FI want something more "love song-ish" or just generally fun Christian Songs?
TobyMac's "Eye on It" has two I can think of right away... Me without You, and Made for me. Or Britt Nicole's Gold CD has a few.
I would suggest turning on K-Love and keep your ears well tuned. Most of their songs are postive, upbeat and all contemporary. They are the complete opposite of depressing.
We used "Ode to Joy" which is a popular wedding song, but it's the same tune as "Joyful, Joyful, we Adore Thee" - we found a recording that wasn't slow (can't remember the website), it was upbeat and literally "Joyful" which was perfect for ending the ceremony. It was only the musical verson, no words, but the majority of our guests knew the song.
ETA: Just looked it up - it was from the album "A Day to Remember" by the O'Neill Brothers. I downloaded from a website as an mp3 for very little money (like $1 or $2 maybe), but I don't know the website.
This is such a sweet song describing how great the love of God is for us. I like this one because I don't feel like it takes away from the romance of a wedding.
All My Life by Rosie Thomas
Not exaclty God-focused, but gives credit to God for putting you two together.
He Reigns- Newsboys
Really joyful song, and definitely focused on God. It's doesn't seem particular "weddingish", but it's not depressing.
These are the songs we used (if they didn't have a specific use, we played them during the reception). I surprised DH with a Star Wars song for the recessional, but we would have used one of the ones on the list below if I hadn't (he thought I had picked one of the Relient K songs).
Re: Christian Recessional Song
Parents’ Prayer- Steven Curtis Chapman- Seating of Family
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiqZNjAJ8yo
For the Beauty of the Earth- Unrolling of Aisle Runner/Men Enter
Alla Luce Del Dio- Mark Magnunson- Processional
http://www.acousticwedding.com/
Doxology- Congregational Hymn
A Page Is Turned- Bebo Norman- Slideshow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxxFGRLDFX0
Love Never Fails- Brandon Heath- Cord of Three Strands
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nQy-aP_Koo
When I Say I Do- Matthew West- Signing of Marriage Covenant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ui_FcYlI_NU
I'm Taking You With Me- Relient K- Postlude
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvG5TLd8yGc
Must've Done Something Right- Relient K- Postlude
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1WMeKk2qqY
The Best Thing- Relient K- Postlude
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhR-2phsGdA
Unfailing Love (Kelly's Song)- Jimmy Needham- Our First Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK4jdexjgz4
God Gave Me You- Dave Barnes- Bouquet/Anniversary Dance
Marriage Prayer- John Wallerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hQK6GIrpYU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4_sfgjRcfI
Hold You Up- Matthew West
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTOQX-gWtus
Waiting For You- Matthew West
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkGDRiZYX64
The Day Before You- Matthew West
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn2H0ZjIguU
Wouldn't Change a Thing- Matthew West
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnazuajjGr0&feature=related
Hundred More Years- Francesca Battistelli
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0Uz51NJJxM
Worth It- Francesca Battistelli
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AunpKZ0vIdk
Dancing in the Minefields- Andrew Peterson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gs3fg_WsEg
Lead Me- Sanctus Real
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLr6G8Xy5uc
Light of Day- Jimmy Needham
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwHGK-PS8Kw
Love Is Not a Fight (Worth Fighting For)- Warren Barfield
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwK73QbNPKo
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