Opinions....please.

tigger9922 · July 2009

No really, I want them....I promise. lol. I'm trying to find a song to walk down the isle to and I'm a little torn. I really don't want the traditional bridal march....and I've listened to a ton of instrumental versions of various songs trying to find something that I love. So far one song I keep going back to is Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Instrumental of course, but everyone will know exactly what it is....The Wizard of Oz is my all time favortie movie, so I thought this might be fitting. What do you ladies think? Childish? Fun? If you want to hear the version I'm thinking of using, its the only instrumental version on itunes.

ggmae · July 2009

Our parents processed to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by that Hawaiian guy with a really long name. It's a nice song, so I vote yes.

anna.oskar · July 2009

If you like it, go for it. That's one of the songs that my dad is considering for our dance.

lpstl · July 2009

Honestly, I think it's cheesy and childish. But that shouldn't matter, if you love it then do it.

laboheme68 · July 2009

I would pick a song that's not only significant to you, but that is also significant to how you feel about your FI. The ceremony music is a really personal thing and I would say as long as you both are happy with it, you should play what reflects who you guys are.

sparkles4u219 · July 2009

I think it's great. I used it for my MOH at our wedding...she is a HUGE Wizard of Oz fan. She loved it!

duckie1905 · July 2009

Our first dance was Somewhere over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World by that Hawaiian guy with 15 letters in this last name. We love that song and it worked well for our first dance.With that being said I would never have used it for the processional.

sucrets4 · July 2009

I think that Somewhere Over the Rainbow, even though it was written for Wizard of Oz, has become such a popular jazz standard that no one would think that it's out of place. Plus, if you love it, that's all that matters.

Lacynak · July 2009

I have Somwhere Over the Rainbow in our processional for when my Mom and our Daughter walk down the aisle. I am going down to Etta James, At Last. If you love it then go for it!

tigger9922 · July 2009

Yeah, I'm thinking that without the words it will be a very pretty melody, but will still mean a lot to me and also my dad and FI. It just so happens that when FI called my dad to ask for his blessing to propose, my dad looked up and saw a double rainbow in the sky and bawled like a baby. lol. They are both sentimental so I think they would find significance it is as well.

redhotrachel35 · July 2009

I'm a huge Wizard of Oz fan too, but I don't think that I would want to walk down the aisle to that song. It is a little childish, but more importantly, that movie means nothing to my FI. I agree with pp that said it should somehow reflect either the two of you or at least how you feel about your FI.

redhotrachel35 · July 2009

Oops didn't see your post OP!

whitsy · July 2009

It just so happens that when FI called my dad to ask for his blessing to propose, my dad looked up and saw a double rainbow in the sky and bawled like a babyAww! Then go for it! It seems to have sentimental value

[Deleted User] · July 2009

a lot of people use that song, but it gets a raised eyebrow from me. the song's about being miserable and wanting to be somewhere else.

tigger9922 · July 2009

I really appreciate all the replys. I feel better about it now. I will keep looking as I still have time, but I'm going to stick with it unless I find something else that I love more. :-) Thanks again ladies.

tigger9922 · July 2009

I guess some people see it that way daff, but I think its about the hope of finding happiness.....which is what I found with FI, but only after finding it with myself.....

sucrets4 · July 2009

rachel - mine had nothing to do with me or DH. It was a march by Mozart, but I loved it. Hmm, maybe it had to do with me because I'm a classical musician, though it didn't have something specific to relate to us. And my BMs walked to Promenade from Pictures at an Exhibition...well, it's about walking at least! *lol*

sucrets4 · July 2009

OP - it's a beautiful melody and I'm sure it will sound gorgeous with a nice, lush instrumental arrangement. Are you having live musicians?

tigger9922 · July 2009

We don't plan on having live musicians, but I suppose if there was extra after we get a final count, and we could book some....we might. As it stands now though, the music will just be played via speakers outside.

ndzenowski · July 2009

I've been considering walking down the aisle to Dave Matthews Band - #34. Use whatever you want! I think that version sounds lovely

ItsSarah · July 2009

That's my favorite movie as well so I say you should totally go with it!

JessiesGirl13 · July 2009

That song is not about being miserable at all! You don't have to hate where you are to dream of something a little better! I think you're right on the mark interpreting the song as finding true happiness (and who cares, really...if the song makes you happy it makes you happy). Ever notice how they always play it right at the happy endings of movies? ;)Aside from that, I'm in the exact same spot you are! I have no emotional response to "Here Comes the Bride" other than remembering what it made me feel as a child ("I can't wait to wear a huge princess dress and look pretty in front of everyone I know"), and now marrying my fiance means something so different from the memories that song elicits, that I feel "here comes the bride" just isn't appropriate for me. I've spent countless hours listening to instrumental versions of contemporary songs I like and almost everyone around me is telling me they're inappropriate for a wedding processional but fine for a first dance or pre-ceremony music. I'm still looking for my song, but what it's going to come down to is this: what song will you know in your heart is expressive (to you and your fiance) of how you're feeling in that moment? That will be the song you should walk to!Best wishes to you and your FI

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