For the ceremony, I do not want traditional processional and recessional music. For the recessional song, it is going to be ‘Here Comes The Sun’ by The Beatles because Justin is a MAJOR Beatles fan. For the processional song, I was originally thinking of ‘Come Away With Me’ by Norah Jones because it is soft and slow and goes with the setting perfectly. However, the more I think about it the more I want something else. What that something else is, I’m not sure. I do really like the song ‘Over The Rainbow’ by Eva Cassidy (She does a very soft and slow version). However, I’m not sure if it’s appropriate. My aunt just passed away a few weeks ago and while we were planning her funeral this was one of the songs that came up as a possibility to be sung at the funeral. We did NOT choose this song so it was NOT sung at the funeral, however, I don’t know if it’s appropriate for the wedding because of that reason. Opinions or other suggestions would be helpful!
For the reception, I know that I want our first dance to be to ‘Feels Like Home’ by Chantal Kreviazuk. For the father/daughter dance I was thinking of ‘Father and Daughter’ by Paul Simon because I LOVE the chorus but the tempo is kind of fast paced and my dad… Well, I love him but he’s not the greatest dancer. In fact, I doubt that he has danced since him and my mom had their first dance at their wedding! Lol. So I want to keep it a bit on the simpler side for him. Do you think he can handle this song? If not, any other suggestions? I would also like to “dance” to something with my grandfather because he is a huge part of my life. However, I do not want him to fall over (Which at 89 year old, he just might) so he will be “dancing” from his chair. Looking around I kind of liked ‘I Hope You Dance’ by Le Ann Womack and ‘Hero’ by Mariah Carey, but any other suggestions are welcome.
Also, please list any other wedding song favorites!!! :)
www.theknot.com has such wedding song lists, I think that may be a good place to go.
My sister played From This Moment, Shania Twain if that helps. Personally I like the traditional.
I used the traditional wedding march when I came down the aisle, but everyone else in the processional went out to "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban, my husband's favorite, and "Valentine" by Martina McBride, my favorite.
What does Justin want? You know this isn't just about what YOU want, right? He has a say in this as well.
When I hear Over the Rainbow? I think of death. Sorry - but that's the God's Honest truth! I hear it and I think of meeting someone on the other side.
How about "Wind Beneath my Wings" by Bette Midler for your dance with your dad?
Butterfly kisses for your grandfather?
I would SERIOUSLY ask Justin. Don't let him just shrug his shoulders and say "I don't care" - this is HIS wedding too. This is a MARRIAGE you are working on. it's NOT about the day - it's supposed to be about the rest of your life.
What about Justin's dance with HIS MOM? Did you think of that?
What does Justin want your first dance song to be? Don't you two have a song? I know my husband and I do - there was NO question about what we would dance to - but he had a say in it. It wasn't just what **I** wanted.
Joshua Kadison - Beautiful in my eyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRKqxSZeq4s
Jeff Healey - Angel Eyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x_VDoQXw6w
Here are my suggestions. For the recessional song i have heard "I've got you babe" by Sonny & Cher and i thought it was so cute! I have also heard "im Yours" by Jason Mraz too for the recessional part. I wouldn't do Over the Rainbow either bc i just attended a funeral about three weeks ago for a little boy who died and they played that song too.
How about Butterfly Kisses for the father/daughter dance. I love I hope you dance by LeAnn Womack. I am sure whatever songs you pick, it will be perfect. Congrats on your wonderful day!
Well, I'm bummed! I can't find my list from my wedding. But there are two songs that I DO remember using. Since we had a traditional Catholic ceremony, we had our parents light a Unity Candle and used "Sunrise Sunset" while they lit the candle. If yours is a Catholic ceremony, you could play "Over the Rainbow" after communion. That would be nice.
Then at the reception we played "I Am Your Child" by Barry Manilow for the dance with my Daddy!! [That brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it since my Daddy is in heaven now♥]
Whatever you do, just enjoy the day and REMEMBER TO BREATHE!!!
Congratulations and good luck!!!
No matter what songs you choose make certain the lyrics make sense for the occassion. For example - 1st dance song by the Police "I'll Be Watching You". While this song's music is hauntingly beautiful, the lyrics are about a stalker type so probably not the best selection for a newly married couple.
My husband wrote a song for our first dance which made it to his first album release.
I walked down the isle to "I Believe God" by Martha Munizzi.
Good luck on your song choice and success in your marriage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fV6fmBerRg&feature=re... (I LOVED HER FIRST)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_lyx1SB86Q ( Turn Around --Kingston Trio)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1v84WKC6Pg (Wedding Song -- Paul Stookey of Peter Paul and Mary)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2gfiet4PtI&feature=re... (Grow old along with me --- sung by Mary Chapin Carpenter -- written by John Lennon -- in fact this song was yet unfinished when John died and Paul McCartney took it home to finish and then returned it to Yoko Ono)
I personally think the most romantic song to come out of the Big Band Era was Moonlight Serenade by Glen Miller
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHBvksGdhxA
Good luck to you both and relax -- you found your love the rest is just window dressing.
My dad and I danced to "Bridge Over Troubled Water" which he always told me when I was growing up was what he wanted to dance to at my wedding :)
Our chosen songs:
1st Dance: "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz
Sometime in the ceremony: "God Blessed the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts
"At Last" Etta James
I have the same question as another poster, what does your husband to be want?
If your husband to be is a Beatles fan - he might like "I can't help falling in love with you" by Elvis Presley.
we chose "melt with you" by Modern English. We're not a typical couple and didn't want a slow dance.
You asked if Over the Rainbow would be appropriate? It could be if you are doing something to memoralize your aunt at your wedding. It would be nice if she had raised you or was very active in your life. If she wasn't? I would not play it. It's a melancholy song that many associate with funerals.
I always thought 'Unforgettable', the version with Natalie and Nat King Cole would be great for a father-daughter dance. Or maybe grandfather in your case.
I LOVE Steven Curtis Chapman's song "Cinderella" for the father/daughter dance. Google it on Utube if you haven't heard it. He wrote it for his daughter when she got married. I also love "I Loved Her First".
For my wedding, I walked down the isle to the instrumental version of "Ava Maria". For our recession we walked off to Brooks and Dunns "Hillbilly Deluxe" its a song that my husband loves and it was fun and upbeat, plus matched our friends and they way we are.
My dad and I danced to Tim McGraws " My little girl". Butterfly Kisses, and I loved her first are also great ones that are slow. The one my husband and mother in law danced to would also fit a father and daughter was Trace Adkins " Your gonna miss this"
For your grandfather there is The Judds " Grandpa tell me about the good ol days".
How about "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face?" There are a bjillion versions of it and it is a lovely song.
He had "Hello" by Lionel Richie played at our wedding,but it was in my parents house at the time. It is mine now since both my parents are gone.
I think using Over the Rainbow would be a great tribute and reminder to your aunt instead of inappropriate. If you like it that much,then use it. In my family we use the Blue Danube to walk down the aisle to.
I don't know about the other songs but if your grandpa is dancing from his chair,then I would either choose a shorter song, so that you don't feel awkward, or create a shorter version. Or, invite others to dance with you after the start.
I feel I can't answer as music seems to be a very intimate/taste sort of thing - especially for a wedding. So, what I would like and think appropriate others wouldn't. I will say - on my wedding day I danced with my father to Daddy's Hands by the Judds...........
Anyway - from what I've read in the past two posts of yours you are very excited about your big day - I hope you have the happiest of days and the happiest of marriages!
