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June 2013 Weddings
emilyb213
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Ceremony & Reception Music
I've got a slow day ahead of me at work today, so I'm probably going to spend some time today checking out potential songs for our ceremony musicians/DJ. Has anyone given any thought to the songs you're using for things like the processional, recessional, bridal party entrance, first dance, etc.? I love reading all of the creative song ideas people have come up with, and I'm sure you ladies have some great ideas, so let's hear 'em!!
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Re: Ceremony & Reception Music
The groomsmen & my fiance will be walking in/lining up to a slow, acoustic version of "Here Comes Your Man" by the Pixies. We've got a guitar player and violinist lined up for the ceremony, and I can't wait to hear their take on this.
Bridal Party entrance: "You Make My Dreams" by Hall and Oates, and we're also going to work out a dance for them based off of the routine Joseph Gordon-Levitt does to this song in "500 Days of Summer".
First Dance: "Heavenly Day" by Patty Griffin.
I also plan on putting "Your Love is My Drug" by Ke$ha on our "must play" list for the reception, just because we both really like her, which is so embarrassing, hahaha. I'm really on the fence about the processional...in my head, I can see myself walking down the aisle to "Canon in D", but on the other hand, I feel like a guitar/violin version of "Tupelo Honey" by Van Morrison would be an awesome processional.
[QUOTE]I am leaning towards "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong for the father/daughter dance and<strong> "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole for our first dance.</strong> Or "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz for our first dance.
Posted by SusieSunshine2[/QUOTE]
I love that version!!
And Ash, I think Brad Paisley and his songs are both adorable.
As for my father daughter dance I am going to start off with something sentimental and sappy (not sure what yet) and then I am having the DJ switch it to Squeeze-Tempted (by the fruit of another). I know that Tempted is in no way wedding related but when I was 2 my dad used to take me out on Saturdays (to give my mom a break) and he would play that song - I would always sing it in a baby voice and get most of the words wrong (picture a baby with curly hair in the carseat singing "tented by a foot of a nutta" haha) but it has always been our thing since then.
Negril, Jamaica!!
Prelude:Blue October, 18th Floor Balcony:
Seating of Mothers: Yiruma, Bella's Lullaby
Processional- Bridal Party: Verve Bittersweet Symphony
Recessional:Lifehouse, All In
Our DJ is also doing our ceremony.I haven't decided on 1st or last dance songs yet or what I will be walking down to. I'm leaning toward Bless This Broken Road by Raskal Flatts.
When during the walk I want the same song played for all WP members including me. I love "Will you marry me" by Mindy Ellis and "A thousand years" by Christina Perry. I haven't decided which one yet.
oh and for the recessional possibly kiss the girl from the little mermaid since that was my favorite but I love the muppets theme that someone posted very cute!
I am such a slacker compared to the rest of you. The only thing FI and I have been talking about is first dance song, which might possible be god gave me you by blake shelton.
Our first dance will be to "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts.
The father/daughter dance will be to "I Loved Her First" by Heartland (my mom has said she wants me to use that song since it first came out, and I think it's perfect).
I haven't decided on anything else yet. We both are big into music so I'm sure we'll have quite the list for our poor DJ.
Emilyb - we have really similar tastes in music! I have all of your songs on my iPod :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO8gx5Et5QQ )
Not all of these are 100%, but here's what we have so far (going through music has been one of our favourite things since we got engaged, so we've spent a lot of time on it!):
- FI will escort FMIL down the aisle to an old recording of his Dad singing. We have a few good songs to choose from, so we haven't picked yet. They will light a memorial candle for him while the song is playing as well.
- My momma will be escorted by my cousin, followed by my bridesmaids to Hagood Hardy's - Anne's Theme. It's the theme song from Anne of Green Gables and is soo beautiful. It was a very important significance in my life. (FYI - most people probably haven't heard of Anne of Green Gables, so here's the song:
- My daddy and I will walk down to Ingrid Michaelson - Can't Help Falling in Love (cover of Elvis)
- For the recessional, we're not sure.. but maybe I Take Your Hand by The Wedding Band (Mumford & Sons)
- Bridal party entrance into the reception: Survivor - Eye of the Tiger (for my MOH, it's one of her favourite songs) is our top pick right now, but we are not 100% sure on that.
- Mine & FI's reception entrance song: LMFAO - Sexy & I Know It. I unabashedly LOVE LMFAO and everyone knows it haha Plus FI and I always dance around the house like nerds to the song
- Father-daughter dance: Here's where I've been having the most trouble. I am HUGE daddy's girl. We're very close, but we're more silly than mushy gushy. I want to find a song that tells him how important he is to me, but isn't too sugar-y sweet like Butterfly Kisses, etc. We don't like country, which cuts down a lot of father-daughter dance options haha
- First dance: Right now our top 2 picks are Van Morrison - Someone Like You or Otis Redding - That's How Strong My Love Is
- Last song of the night: Ray Lamontagne - You Are the Best Thing
[QUOTE]Emilyb - we have really similar tastes in music! I have all of your songs on my iPod :P Not all of these are 100%, but here's what we have so far (going through music has been one of our favourite things since we got engaged, so we've spent a lot of time on it!): - FI will escort FMIL down the aisle to an old recording of his Dad singing. We have a few good songs to choose from, so we haven't picked yet. They will light a memorial candle for him while the song is playing as well. - My momma will be escorted by my cousin, followed by my bridesmaids to Hagood Hardy's - Anne's Theme. It's the theme song from Anne of Green Gables and is soo beautiful. It was a very important significance in my life. (FYI - <strong>most people probably haven't heard of Anne of Green Gables</strong>, so here's the song: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO8gx5Et5QQ" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO8gx5Et5QQ</a> ) - My daddy and I will walk down to Ingrid Michaelson - Can't Help Falling in Love (cover of Elvis) - For the recessional, we're not sure.. but maybe I Take Your Hand by The Wedding Band (Mumford & Sons) - Bridal party entrance into the reception: Survivor - Eye of the Tiger (for my MOH, it's one of her favourite songs) is our top pick right now, but we are not 100% sure on that. - Mine & FI's reception entrance song: LMFAO - Sexy & I Know It. I unabashedly LOVE LMFAO and everyone knows it haha Plus FI and I always dance around the house like nerds to the song - Father-daughter dance: Here's where I've been having the most trouble. I am HUGE daddy's girl. We're very close, but we're more silly than mushy gushy. I want to find a song that tells him how important he is to me, but isn't too sugar-y sweet like Butterfly Kisses, etc. We don't like country, which cuts down a lot of father-daughter dance options haha - First dance: Right now our top 2 picks are Van Morrison - Someone Like You or Otis Redding - That's How Strong My Love Is - Last song of the night: Ray Lamontagne - You Are the Best Thing
Posted by JennLax[/QUOTE]
I LOVE Anne of Green Gables!!
Also, after reading your list, we've definitely got very similar tastes!!