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walking down the aisle music

kneecoallynnkneecoallynn member
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So originally I was going to go the classic route of canon in d for my bridesmaids and then here comes the bride for me. but then I heard the instrumental version of bittersweet symphony by the verve and now I think I want everyone to walk down to this song...what do you ladies think

Here is the version I'm talking about  <--- clicky

is it a terrible idea?


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  • sgdc2011sgdc2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    I like it.. although i can't help but thinking anytime I hear that song I picture the movie Cruel Intentions heh
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  • ellevellev member
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    edited December 2011
    I definitely like it, could you use it as the recessional instead?
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  • berbmberbm member
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    edited December 2011
    I love it!  I don't think it"s a terrible idea at all.
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  • felicia220felicia220 member
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    edited December 2011
    I like it as well, and I totally think it is a great idea.  I like the thought of something different and more personal.  I walked down the Aisle to an instrumental version of "Forever Young"  the original by Alphaville.    

    There is just something about "Here comes the bride"  that makes my skin crawl.  
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  • Heather822Heather822
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    edited December 2011
    I love it... but think it might work better as recessional music.
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  • altimat873altimat873 member
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    edited December 2011

    cruel intentions! lol me too hahaha

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  • jrgoogrljrgoogrl
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_walking-down-aisle-music?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:fbb6b259-a7ea-438b-bd37-05d231bcb214Post:4970eec9-2ca9-426e-ac93-76a54a1ba4dd">Re: walking down the aisle music</a>:
    [QUOTE]I There is just something about "Here comes the bride"  that makes my skin crawl.  
    Posted by felicia220[/QUOTE]
    Me too! I HATE "Here Comes the Bride"! Totally creeps me out!

    Love the Bittersweet Symphony idea! =)
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  • kasabbykasabby
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    edited December 2011
    I like it! I was actually going to do the same!
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  • stapletondstapletond
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    edited December 2011
    Sorry to be a hater, but I can only picture the movie Cruel Intentions as well!  Not a huge fan of that song, personally. 

    Check out these guys that play popular music or classical music.  You may get some other ideas.  I was going to hire them for our wedding, but ended up using some of our band members for the ceremony. 
    http://nyceremonymusic.com/music.html

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  • VivianM27VivianM27
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    edited December 2011
    This also reminds me of a movie.  Not Cruel Intentions, but I can't remember which one it was. 

    I also feel like the name "Bittersweet" and the lyrics "I can change" are not suitable for a wedding ceremony.  I know the version you're talking about is instrumental, but if people know the song, they'll know the lyrics.
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  • 37 Butter Knives37 Butter Knives member
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    edited December 2011
    "Bitter Sweet Symphony" - in addition to the downer lyrics and the fact it reminds too many people of Sarah Michelle Gellar's face when her coke-filled cross pendant is discovered (add me to that list!) - samples the Andrew Oldham Orchestra's version of a Rolling Stones song, "The Last Time." I know it's a stretch, but it's probably not a good idea for your wedding to be connected to a song with lyrics like these.

    Well I told you once and I told you twice
    But ya never listen to my advice
    You don't try very hard to please me
    With what you know it should be easy

    Well this could be the last time
    This could be the last time
    Maybe the last time
    I don't know. Oh no. Oh no

    Well, I'm sorry girl but I can't stay
    Feelin' like I do today
    It's too much pain and too much sorrow
    Guess I'll feel the same tomorrow

    Well this could be the last time
    This could be the last time
    Maybe the last time
    I don't know. Oh no. Oh no

    Well I told you once and I told you twice
    That someone will have to pay the price
    But here's a chance to change your mind
    'Cuz I'll be gone a long, long time

    Well this could be the last time
    This could be the last time
    Maybe the last time
    I don't know. Oh no. Oh no
    Well, this could be the last time

    Most people probably wouldn't make the connection between the Stones song and "Bitter Sweet Symphony." And of course, you can always keep it instrumental. But still. Coke-filled cross pendant.
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  • colmckenncolmckenn
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    edited December 2011
    I am walking with my Dad to hawaiian version of Somewhere over the Rainbow.


    I guess it is all a matter of personal taste :)

    Somewhere over the rainbow
    Way up high,
    There's a land that I heard of
    Once in a lullaby.

    Somewhere over the rainbow
    Skies are blue,
    And the dreams that you dare to dream
    Really do come true.
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  • quirky75quirky75 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_walking-down-aisle-music?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:fbb6b259-a7ea-438b-bd37-05d231bcb214Post:11fd760c-d7f0-42e0-b8ac-3df7ea165764">Re: walking down the aisle music</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: walking down the aisle music : Me too! I HATE "Here Comes the Bride"! Totally creeps me out! Love the Bittersweet Symphony idea! =)
    Posted by jrgoogrl[/QUOTE]

    My FMIL hasn't really given her opinion much on anything in the wedding, but she begged me not to use "Here Comes the Bride"! LOL
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  • MikeandJulie2010MikeandJulie2010 member
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    edited December 2011
    I used bittersweet symphony for my recssional and walked down the aisle to a vioiln verson of chasing cars by vitamin string quartet! 
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  • SCGeeSCGee
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    edited December 2011
    I am hoping to use 'Somewhere over the Rainbow' also, I think it is a great song-I hope the church will allow it.....

    Bittersweet Symphony doesn't do it for me, but it works for others...
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