Whether it be on a sunny beach in the Caribbean, or in a shady garden at a banquet facility, more and more couples are being married outside the traditional church setting. With this change, couples are putting their own spin on all other aspects of the ceremony including the music being played.
When you are planning your wedding day, you might consider the consider the following four musical categories:
1. The Prelude: Choose to welcome your guests with music that is cheerful, yet also sets the atmosphere with anticipation for what is about to take place. A prelude style of music can typically be classical, Latin guitar or a compilation of romantic songs by your own favorite artists. It is best to plan the prelude music to begin about 30 minutes before the ceremony.
2. The processionals for the Bridesmaids & the Bride: This processional music is comprised of usually two, but sometimes only just one, instrumental piece. The processional is the showpiece music when guests and bridegroom will see the bride for the first time in her beautiful gown. We do not see much customizing when it comes to the choice of processional music. The most popular selections are usually either:
* Traditional Bridesmaids' Procession: Canon in D by Pachelbel * Traditional Bridal Procession: Bridal Chorus by Wagner
6 Alternative Pieces might be: * Air on a G String by Bach * Spring (Four Seasons) by Vivaldi * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach * Largo by Vivaldi * Trumpet Voluntary by Clarke * Water Music by Handel
Quite a few brides also still choose to use the Traditional Bridesmaids' Processional for themselves, and another separate piece of music for their bridesmaids. But should the wedding party consist only of the bride and a maid (or matron) of honor, then they often will walk down the aisle with the same music.
A few important pointers to keep in mind: If you pick a vocal piece of music for the processional, either for the Bride or for the Bridesmaids, it is unlikely that you will not hear much of the song, and some many cases, perhaps only the introduction. In our years of experience we have noticed that no matter how many times you and your bridal party time coming down the aisle at just the right speed duuing the rehearsal, it always seem that on the actual wedding day, that everyone moves a little bit quicker, and often the bride is down the aisle in 45 to 60 seconds, and add in an average 30 seconds per bridesmaid. Therefore, it's wisdom to choose the song accordingly to its length.
3.The Signing of the Register: With the signing of the register taking just over four minutes on average, when you factor in photographs and the time it actually takes to sign the marriage license, you will have enough time to hear at least one song, if not two; therefore, you have an opportunity to add something a little special to your ceremony. We recommend an extra slow song that is suggestive of the reception to follow.
A Pew Popular Music Choces for the Signing of the Register:
Modern Songs: * All I Ask of You by Andrew Lloyd Webber * Blue Moon by Rod Stewart * Come What May by Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman * Evergreen by Barbra Streisand * Falling by Alicia Keys * From this Moment by Shania Twain * Have I Told You Lately by Rod Stewart * Heaven (Candlelight Version) by DJ Sammy * I Only Want to Be With You by Vonda Shepherd * Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder * Michelle by the Beatles * Moon River by Andy Williams * Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole * She by Elvis Costello * Story Book Love by Mark Knopfler * There is Love by Noel Paul Stookey * Truly, Madly, Deeply by Savage Garden
Modern Songs: * All I Ask of You by Andrew Lloyd Webber * Blue Moon by Rod Stewart * Come What May by Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman * Evergreen by Barbra Streisand * Falling by Alicia Keys * From this Moment by Shania Twain * Have I Told You Lately by Rod Stewart * Heaven (Candlelight Version) by DJ Sammy * I Only Want to Be With You by Vonda Shepherd * Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder * Michelle by the Beatles * Moon River by Andy Williams * Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole * She by Elvis Costello * Story Book Love by Mark Knopfler * There is Love by Noel Paul Stookey * Truly, Madly, Deeply by Savage Garden
4. The Recessional: We have seen clients leave to every type of song such as Happy Together by the Turtles, Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, Highway to Hell by AC/DC and Another One Bites the Dust by Queen. So, don't be afraid to pick a piece that you can dance to, or at least bop back down the aisle. More couples now are having a bit of fun with their musical selection for the recessional, and try to select music that makes a statement about their relationship. After all, it is the happiest moment in your lives as start your new life together. In other words, it's time to celebrate! No one says you can't, and if they do, who cares? It is your special day and after all of the hard work that leads up to the big day, it's time to let loose now that you are Husband and Wife. Your guests will talk about this day and remember it for years to come.
Traditional Wedding Recessional: * Wedding March by Mendelssohn * Fun & Up Beat Recessionals: * All You Need is Love by the Beatles * Beautiful Day by U2 * Better Together by Jack Johnson * Can't Get Enough of Your Love Babe by Barry White * Could You Be Loved by Bob Marley * Everything by Michael Buble * Happy Together by the Turtles * I'm A Believer by Smash Mouth * Let's Get Married Remix by Jagged Edge * Love Me Do by the Beatles * My Girl by the Temptations * Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole * Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder * Sugar Sugar by the Archie's * You're My First, My Last, My Everything by Barry White
Remember: With the advent of YouTube and the huge number of wedding music websites and CD's has come numerous versions of the traditional music used for wedding ceremonies so make sure you specify exactly which one you are referring to when speaking with your entertainment supplier.
When you are planning your wedding day, you might consider the consider the following four musical categories:
1. The Prelude: Choose to welcome your guests with music that is cheerful, yet also sets the atmosphere with anticipation for what is about to take place. A prelude style of music can typically be classical, Latin guitar or a compilation of romantic songs by your own favorite artists. It is best to plan the prelude music to begin about 30 minutes before the ceremony.
2. The processionals for the Bridesmaids & the Bride: This processional music is comprised of usually two, but sometimes only just one, instrumental piece. The processional is the showpiece music when guests and bridegroom will see the bride for the first time in her beautiful gown. We do not see much customizing when it comes to the choice of processional music. The most popular selections are usually either:
* Traditional Bridesmaids' Procession: Canon in D by Pachelbel * Traditional Bridal Procession: Bridal Chorus by Wagner
6 Alternative Pieces might be: * Air on a G String by Bach * Spring (Four Seasons) by Vivaldi * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach * Largo by Vivaldi * Trumpet Voluntary by Clarke * Water Music by Handel
Quite a few brides also still choose to use the Traditional Bridesmaids' Processional for themselves, and another separate piece of music for their bridesmaids. But should the wedding party consist only of the bride and a maid (or matron) of honor, then they often will walk down the aisle with the same music.
A few important pointers to keep in mind: If you pick a vocal piece of music for the processional, either for the Bride or for the Bridesmaids, it is unlikely that you will not hear much of the song, and some many cases, perhaps only the introduction. In our years of experience we have noticed that no matter how many times you and your bridal party time coming down the aisle at just the right speed duuing the rehearsal, it always seem that on the actual wedding day, that everyone moves a little bit quicker, and often the bride is down the aisle in 45 to 60 seconds, and add in an average 30 seconds per bridesmaid. Therefore, it's wisdom to choose the song accordingly to its length.
3.The Signing of the Register: With the signing of the register taking just over four minutes on average, when you factor in photographs and the time it actually takes to sign the marriage license, you will have enough time to hear at least one song, if not two; therefore, you have an opportunity to add something a little special to your ceremony. We recommend an extra slow song that is suggestive of the reception to follow.
A Pew Popular Music Choces for the Signing of the Register:
Modern Songs: * All I Ask of You by Andrew Lloyd Webber * Blue Moon by Rod Stewart * Come What May by Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman * Evergreen by Barbra Streisand * Falling by Alicia Keys * From this Moment by Shania Twain * Have I Told You Lately by Rod Stewart * Heaven (Candlelight Version) by DJ Sammy * I Only Want to Be With You by Vonda Shepherd * Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder * Michelle by the Beatles * Moon River by Andy Williams * Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole * She by Elvis Costello * Story Book Love by Mark Knopfler * There is Love by Noel Paul Stookey * Truly, Madly, Deeply by Savage Garden
Modern Songs: * All I Ask of You by Andrew Lloyd Webber * Blue Moon by Rod Stewart * Come What May by Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman * Evergreen by Barbra Streisand * Falling by Alicia Keys * From this Moment by Shania Twain * Have I Told You Lately by Rod Stewart * Heaven (Candlelight Version) by DJ Sammy * I Only Want to Be With You by Vonda Shepherd * Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder * Michelle by the Beatles * Moon River by Andy Williams * Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole * She by Elvis Costello * Story Book Love by Mark Knopfler * There is Love by Noel Paul Stookey * Truly, Madly, Deeply by Savage Garden
4. The Recessional: We have seen clients leave to every type of song such as Happy Together by the Turtles, Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, Highway to Hell by AC/DC and Another One Bites the Dust by Queen. So, don't be afraid to pick a piece that you can dance to, or at least bop back down the aisle. More couples now are having a bit of fun with their musical selection for the recessional, and try to select music that makes a statement about their relationship. After all, it is the happiest moment in your lives as start your new life together. In other words, it's time to celebrate! No one says you can't, and if they do, who cares? It is your special day and after all of the hard work that leads up to the big day, it's time to let loose now that you are Husband and Wife. Your guests will talk about this day and remember it for years to come.
Traditional Wedding Recessional: * Wedding March by Mendelssohn * Fun & Up Beat Recessionals: * All You Need is Love by the Beatles * Beautiful Day by U2 * Better Together by Jack Johnson * Can't Get Enough of Your Love Babe by Barry White * Could You Be Loved by Bob Marley * Everything by Michael Buble * Happy Together by the Turtles * I'm A Believer by Smash Mouth * Let's Get Married Remix by Jagged Edge * Love Me Do by the Beatles * My Girl by the Temptations * Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole * Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder * Sugar Sugar by the Archie's * You're My First, My Last, My Everything by Barry White
Remember: With the advent of YouTube and the huge number of wedding music websites and CD's has come numerous versions of the traditional music used for wedding ceremonies so make sure you specify exactly which one you are referring to when speaking with your entertainment supplier.
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