The number of brides who use Pachelbel's Canon is astronomical and annoying. It's turned into being as passe as the wedding march. I understand the want for something traditional on strings or played on the piano, but really. Often times you can find string quartet arrangements of pop songs. One of my favorites is a string quartet version of Maroon 5's "Sunday Morning." Taking a song that's special to you and your groom can add a lot of character to your wedding. In a later blog, I'll talk about ways of getting inexpensive string and brass quartets for you wedding. If you don't have that in your budget, there is nothing wrong with using recorded music. My brother and his wife used a really cool instrumental version of an Arcade Fire song. A really fun instrumental arrangement of two pop songs is by Jon Schmidt (the iTunes version doesn't have the annoying laugh at the beginning like this video, I promise).
You can do lots of things with your processional as you see. If you are all right with using a song with words, you can even opt for that. "Sweet Disposition" by Temper Trap is a great option. Find something that is meaningful to you and go with it. It's your day.
You have a lot of options with recessional music. While the processional is a little more formal, the recessional marks the beginning of a celebration. Really think outside of the box on this one. I've seen brides use "At Last" which has a fun beginning to jump right into. One song I have really been into lately is by Passion Pit and it's called "Little Secrets." CueMotion used it in a wedding video they created this summer, which is fabulous by the way (watch below).
James & LeDawna from CueMotion Studios on Vimeo.
My number one tip for picking your first dance is to avoid "Top 100 First Dance Songs" lists at all cost. This is not A first dance, it's YOUR first dance. Pick something that is special to YOU. Just because Train came out with a song called "Marry Me" doesn't mean it's perfect for your first dance. What's your song? Is it by the Red Hot Chili Peppers? Then use it! What song makes you think of him whenever you hear it? Those are the perfect picks for your first dance, not what everyone else is doing.
I cannot stress this enough. This is YOUR wedding. You don't have to pick songs that are perfect for a wedding. Pick songs that are perfect for you and your groom's wedding. Make the day truly yours by owning each aspect of it. Add meaning by incorporating your personality and taste.
Some people have no real choice on music.
ReplyDeleteThe church Jason and I got married in only allowed traditional religious related music with an approved musician. They basically gave her a list of what she could play and that was it, no rock, pop, whatever even if it was just instrumental with pretty strings. So back off a little on some brides, they do the best they can with what their given.
With Love