Wedding Songs - building the exquisite Playlist
Setting your Wedding's extra Moments to Music |
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Behind every good wedding is a great soundtrack, one that can move guests to dance, to dine and sometimes, even to cry. Choosing the right melody for every moment, from the ceremony prelude and processional to the cocktail hour and couple's departure, can generate a romantic, festive or even fun climate for the event. Though often overlooked, music is an foremost and private information that can serve to truly distinguish your extra day. So, here are a few hints on how to settle on the best songs for your bridal experience. The Ceremony Despite any notions that they many have about being "different," most brides still lean towards tradition when it come to Choosing the wedding songs for their ceremony. This means that much of the wedding's music is also likely to be a petite more standard. For this reason, classics like "The Wedding March" by Mendelssohn will never fall out of fashion. Some unlikeness still occurs however, often caused by cultural, personal or religious preference. Among the most base selections though, are these modern favorites and traditional tunes: Prelude (played just prior to the ceremony): "Clair de Lune" - Claude Debussy
Processional (played as the bridal party enters and proceeds down the aisle): "Bridal Chorus" - Richard Wagner
Interlude (played while any transitional moments in the ceremony with optional music): "Ave Maria" - Franz Schubert
Special Ceremony (played while any extra ceremonies included in the wedding, such as the Unity Candle): "Candle on the Water" (from Disney's Pete's Dragon") - Helen Reddy
Recessional (played at the closing of the ceremony as the combine and bridal party depart): "Hornpipe" (Water Music) - George Frideric Handel
Postlude (played after the recessional for any remaining guests to enjoy as they depart): "Allegro Maestoso for Organ in C Major" - Felix Mendelssohn
The Reception When it comes to Choosing songs for a reception, there is an roughly endless array of choices. However, much like any other article of decor, the reception music is regularly a reflection of the bridal couple's unique sense of creativity and style. Depending on the wedding's theme, there may be confident options for all from background ballads to show-stopping swing numbers. Sticking to a singular musical style can help to narrow the focus, but should never be done to the exclusion of superior crowd pleasers like "The Hokey Pokey" or "Shout." Go ahead, dare to be different, but remember, these favorites are always acceptable too: Cocktail Hour "Days of Wine and Roses" - Andy Williams
Reception entry (wedding party) "All My Rowdy Friends Are coming Over Tonight" - Hank Williams, Jr.
Bride and Groom's First Dance "Can't Help Falling in Love" - Elvis Presley
Father / Daughter Dance "Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle
Mother / Son Dance "Have I Told You Lately" - Rod Stewart
Dinner Hour "Always" - Frank Sinatra
Cake Cutting "Cuts Like a Knife" - Bryan Adams
Bouquet Toss "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" - Cyndi Lauper
Garter Toss "Fever" - Peggy Lee
Reception Departure (couple) "Bye, Bye, Bye" - 'N Sync
Last Dance of the Evening "At Last" - Etta James
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Wedding Songs - building the exquisite Playlist
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