asalwayschristine's Pink wedding


02/05/2008
Music
Ceremony Music
Since I used to be a music major in college I knew one thing I wanted was excellent music selections throughout the ceremony and reception (or at least stuff I enjoyed). Instead of the traditional Wagner "Here Comes the Bride" entrance, I decided on something a little more romantic and sweet sounding: the theme of Elgar's "Love's Greeting." If you haven't heard it look it up on ITunes and see if you can hear the beginning of it. It is very pretty and I'm suprised it isn't used at more weddings.

Other music selections for the ceremony also include Arioso by J.S. Bach, Waltz no. 15 by Brahms, Traumerei by Schumann, The Wedding March from Midsummers Night's Dream (the classic recessional song), and Wedding Day at Troldhaugen by Grieg (So as you can see Stef, I've got a pretty good mix. Any ideas for the processional for the wedding party? Cuz I've got nothing.)

For the dinner part of the reception I found a CD that has just the perfect music! It's called a Table for Two - Music for Falling In Love. I has EVERYTHING that I like, and I didn't have to go searching in a billion different places to find all of the arrangements which was pretty cool. Also a CD I'd reccommend to other brides who want to pipe in some classical during dinner.

So yeah, that's it so far. Good night everyone!
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 |  Herndon, VA, United states  |  02/05/2008
Awesome advice for someone who is tune deaf!
 |  Louisville, KY, United states  |  02/05/2008
Sounds like you've got some good selections.  I must say I'm partial to the classical music for the ceremony instead of the pop stuff other people do.  I'm having a tough time coming up with music for our ceremony...I know I don't want "Here Comes the Bride" but I do want the Wedding March at the end.  If you find any other pretty processional music for the bride, let me know.
 |  Atlanta, GA, United states  |  02/08/2008
You've got some great & inspiring ideas!  I am in NEED of wedding music.  From the rehearsal dinner, to the ceremony to the reception!  I love music, but for some reason I feel like my brain turns to oatmeal everytime I try to narrow down the choices!  I have asked my mom & some friends to give their suggestions, & I'll go from there.
Rebecca
 |  Waukesha, WI, United states  |  02/08/2008
I'd also recommend that you keep in mind "I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry"--the hymn that I was telling you about.  It really represents how this will be a for-the-rest-of-your-lives commitment!  I can get you a copy of the hymn, if you want/need it.
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