need help - ceremony related

okay so i know this is posted all the time but now it's my turn. I have to give my DJ my ceremony music before I leave for PR which is tomorrow morning so that means tonight basically.

I don't know what I should walk down the aisle to. I don't have a typical bp walking down the aisle - just a MOH and 4 little kids (2 FGs and 2 RBs) so I was thinking they could walk down to the somewhere over the rainbow by Israel Kamawhatever, and I thought I could too but the DJ thinks mine should be different so people know when I'm coming. Hopefully it will be an outside ceremony.

Any ideas what would be a good song to follow that one? I'm not into the traditional canon in D, here comes the bride, trumpets voluntary, etc. For some reason i'm stumped!! Please help!

silvana I'm stumped too. I got married at the RH too and walked down the aisle to Brighter Than Sunshine by Aqualung. I'm like you, I wanted totally non-traditional processional music.

But I'm trying to think of something that may flow better with your BP's processional song......let me think...

you know what i just found the other day and maybe i'm like, the last person who knows about it....but if you go on iTunes, there's this whole section with themed music and they have all different playlists for like, beach music, 80's slow jams, frat parties, gentlemen's club, sunday morning, jazz breakfast, etc....anyway, they have like 5 different wedding themed playlists...maybe try there for some inspiration? They def had some non-traditional stuff.

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Posted by missliss

silvana I'm stumped too. I got married at the RH too and walked down the aisle to Brighter Than Sunshine by Aqualung. I'm like you, I wanted totally non-traditional processional music.

But I'm trying to think of something that may flow better with your BP's processional song......let me think...

you know what i just found the other day and maybe i'm like, the last person who knows about it....but if you go on iTunes, there's this whole section with themed music and they have all different playlists for like, beach music, 80's slow jams, frat parties, gentlemen's club, sunday morning, jazz breakfast, etc....anyway, they have like 5 different wedding themed playlists...maybe try there for some inspiration? They def had some non-traditional stuff.

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thanks alissa. I'm having such a hard time. seriously I've had brighter than sunshine in my head for weeks - since your wedding probably! - because I love that you did that and I think it's totally cool.

I'm not set on the Rainbow song I just thought it would be cute with the outdoor setting, something light and whimsical. I don't have itunes right now because my laptop got a virus and it's fixed now but I haven't been able to reinstall all my programs.

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Posted by Gigi08

Are you an Elvis fan at all? How about Can't Help Falling in Love? I think that may go nicely with your other song, and it's such a beautiful song. Unless you're not looking for that non-traditional.

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not so much; fh is dancing with his mom to an elvis song and i told my dj that's all the elvis i want to hear but thanks for the suggestion...

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Posted by Gigi08

Are you an Elvis fan at all? How about Can't Help Falling in Love? I think that may go nicely with your other song, and it's such a beautiful song. Unless you're not looking for that non-traditional.

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not so much; fh is dancing with his mom to an elvis song and i told my dj that's all the elvis i want to hear but thanks for the suggestion...

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Gotcha! You're welcome. I'll keep thinking...

ETA: I don't know this song (maybe once I hear it), but what about using the same song as Alissa since you like it?

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Posted by missliss

silvana I'm stumped too. I got married at the RH too and walked down the aisle to Brighter Than Sunshine by Aqualung. I'm like you, I wanted totally non-traditional processional music.

But I'm trying to think of something that may flow better with your BP's processional song......let me think...

you know what i just found the other day and maybe i'm like, the last person who knows about it....but if you go on iTunes, there's this whole section with themed music and they have all different playlists for like, beach music, 80's slow jams, frat parties, gentlemen's club, sunday morning, jazz breakfast, etc....anyway, they have like 5 different wedding themed playlists...maybe try there for some inspiration? They def had some non-traditional stuff.

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thanks alissa. I'm having such a hard time. seriously I've had brighter than sunshine in my head for weeks - since your wedding probably! - because I love that you did that and I think it's totally cool.

I'm not set on the Rainbow song I just thought it would be cute with the outdoor setting, something light and whimsical. I don't have itunes right now because my laptop got a virus and it's fixed now but I haven't been able to reinstall all my programs.

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lol, thanks!

i'm still thinking...how do you feel about oldies.....I think 'I Only Have Eyes For You' by The Flamingos (i think) is a beautiful song....and...maybe whimsical??? That was my contenders also but DH said no.

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Posted by Belongs2DanBuckley

OOOOOOOO- WHAT ABOUT 'INTO THE MYSTIC' by Van Morrison????

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sorry i just signed off to interview someone... that's definitely an idea - i LOVe that song... I'll listen to it again; i've been youtubing like crazy! thanks!!

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Posted by missliss

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Posted by snwb08

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Posted by missliss

silvana I'm stumped too. I got married at the RH too and walked down the aisle to Brighter Than Sunshine by Aqualung. I'm like you, I wanted totally non-traditional processional music.

But I'm trying to think of something that may flow better with your BP's processional song......let me think...

you know what i just found the other day and maybe i'm like, the last person who knows about it....but if you go on iTunes, there's this whole section with themed music and they have all different playlists for like, beach music, 80's slow jams, frat parties, gentlemen's club, sunday morning, jazz breakfast, etc....anyway, they have like 5 different wedding themed playlists...maybe try there for some inspiration? They def had some non-traditional stuff.

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thanks alissa. I'm having such a hard time. seriously I've had brighter than sunshine in my head for weeks - since your wedding probably! - because I love that you did that and I think it's totally cool.

I'm not set on the Rainbow song I just thought it would be cute with the outdoor setting, something light and whimsical. I don't have itunes right now because my laptop got a virus and it's fixed now but I haven't been able to reinstall all my programs.

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lol, thanks!

i'm still thinking...how do you feel about oldies.....I think 'I Only Have Eyes For You' by The Flamingos (i think) is a beautiful song....and...maybe whimsical??? That was my contenders also but DH said no.

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fh doesn't even care - he's like what do i care i'm not the one walking. not so crazy about the oldies, to be honest. I do like whimsical and would love to do something not too old but fairly obscure but still recognizable. ugh i'm such a pain

meanwhile I thought it would be cool to not have the music restrictions that a church imposes but now I almost wish i did!

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Posted by snwb08

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Posted by missliss

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Posted by snwb08

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Posted by missliss

silvana I'm stumped too. I got married at the RH too and walked down the aisle to Brighter Than Sunshine by Aqualung. I'm like you, I wanted totally non-traditional processional music.

But I'm trying to think of something that may flow better with your BP's processional song......let me think...

you know what i just found the other day and maybe i'm like, the last person who knows about it....but if you go on iTunes, there's this whole section with themed music and they have all different playlists for like, beach music, 80's slow jams, frat parties, gentlemen's club, sunday morning, jazz breakfast, etc....anyway, they have like 5 different wedding themed playlists...maybe try there for some inspiration? They def had some non-traditional stuff.

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thanks alissa. I'm having such a hard time. seriously I've had brighter than sunshine in my head for weeks - since your wedding probably! - because I love that you did that and I think it's totally cool.

I'm not set on the Rainbow song I just thought it would be cute with the outdoor setting, something light and whimsical. I don't have itunes right now because my laptop got a virus and it's fixed now but I haven't been able to reinstall all my programs.

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lol, thanks!

i'm still thinking...how do you feel about oldies.....I think 'I Only Have Eyes For You' by The Flamingos (i think) is a beautiful song....and...maybe whimsical??? That was my contenders also but DH said no.

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fh doesn't even care - he's like what do i care i'm not the one walking. not so crazy about the oldies, to be honest. I do like whimsical and would love to do something not too old but fairly obscure but still recognizable. ugh i'm such a pain

meanwhile I thought it would be cool to not have the music restrictions that a church imposes but now I almost wish i did!

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I was just as picky so I know how you feel. That's what I kept on saying to everyone...'i know i'm a total pain in the asss, but....'

ugh, I wish I still had all my music lists but I threw them all out. You'll find something....

Hey Silvana,

Have you ever seen the movie 'Love Actually'?
I loved that they used 'All You Need is Love' by the Beatles. I thought that was awesome.

My friend walked down to 'Cowboy Take Me Away' by the Dixie Chicks. It was totally 'her'

Do what you feel makes you happy!!!!. I've considered using 'Falling Slowly' from the Once Soundtrack..... We're having a string quartet so I thought that would sound pretty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlekbJYRTRQ

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Posted by missliss

I was just as picky so I know how you feel. That's what I kept on saying to everyone...'i know i'm a total pain in the asss, but....'

ugh, I wish I still had all my music lists but I threw them all out. You'll find something....

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i hear that - I can't wait to throw everything out!! ugh i just hate the pressure. I want to be on vacation already and have tons of work and now have to think of songs!

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Posted by NapaValleyGirl

Hey Silvana,

Have you ever seen the movie 'Love Actually'?
I loved that they used 'All You Need is Love' by the Beatles. I thought that was awesome.

My friend walked down to 'Cowboy Take Me Away' by the Dixie Chicks. It was totally 'her'

Do what you feel makes you happy!!!!. I've considered using 'Falling Slowly' from the Once Soundtrack..... We're having a string quartet so I thought that would sound pretty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlekbJYRTRQ

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love that movie! but it's been a while - I like that idea I have to listent to all these songs this afternoon and see what I like the best. Thanks

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Posted by snwb08

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Posted by NapaValleyGirl

Hey Silvana,

Have you ever seen the movie 'Love Actually'?
I loved that they used 'All You Need is Love' by the Beatles. I thought that was awesome.

My friend walked down to 'Cowboy Take Me Away' by the Dixie Chicks. It was totally 'her'

Do what you feel makes you happy!!!!. I've considered using 'Falling Slowly' from the Once Soundtrack..... We're having a string quartet so I thought that would sound pretty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlekbJYRTRQ

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love that movie! but it's been a while - I like that idea I have to listent to all these songs this afternoon and see what I like the best. Thanks

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I know how it is! Music is important. Seriously, I know the pressure. I work for a music magazine so the pressure is doubly on! LOLOL. I've been stressing as well. Let me think of more things for you to listen to! I know you'll find something perfect!!!

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Posted by NapaValleyGirl

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Posted by snwb08

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Posted by NapaValleyGirl

Hey Silvana,

Have you ever seen the movie 'Love Actually'?
I loved that they used 'All You Need is Love' by the Beatles. I thought that was awesome.

My friend walked down to 'Cowboy Take Me Away' by the Dixie Chicks. It was totally 'her'

Do what you feel makes you happy!!!!. I've considered using 'Falling Slowly' from the Once Soundtrack..... We're having a string quartet so I thought that would sound pretty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlekbJYRTRQ

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love that movie! but it's been a while - I like that idea I have to listent to all these songs this afternoon and see what I like the best. Thanks

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I know how it is! Music is important. Seriously, I know the pressure. I work for a music magazine so the pressure is doubly on! LOLOL. I've been stressing as well. Let me think of more things for you to listen to! I know you'll find something perfect!!!

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thanks. you girls rock. i'm seriously starting to stress way too much over things. like I ordered thank yous for my shower, and i didn't know the whole card was in dark brown!!! you know what pen color shows up on dark brown?? NOTHING! so I bought a gold calligraphy marker and attempted to write my shower thank yous last night (my sister was like um you better get them out before the wedding!!) and it was a MESS it wasn't even a good marker and i had to shake it and all this crap and even though gold looks pretty on the brown you can hardly read it!! ugh.

okay, mini vent for the day over.

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Posted by snwb08


thanks. you girls rock. i'm seriously starting to stress way too much over things. like I ordered thank yous for my shower, and i didn't know the whole card was in dark brown!!! you know what pen color shows up on dark brown?? NOTHING! so I bought a gold calligraphy marker and attempted to write my shower thank yous last night (my sister was like um you better get them out before the wedding!!) and it was a MESS it wasn't even a good marker and i had to shake it and all this crap and even though gold looks pretty on the brown you can hardly read it!! ugh.

okay, mini vent for the day over.

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You poor thing.....I'm just trying to picture you writing in messy gold marker. I don't want to laugh but it's pretty funny. You have to be able to laugh at yourself though, otherwise you won't make it, especially as close as you are.

Hang in there, you're almost done!!

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Posted by missliss

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Posted by snwb08


thanks. you girls rock. i'm seriously starting to stress way too much over things. like I ordered thank yous for my shower, and i didn't know the whole card was in dark brown!!! you know what pen color shows up on dark brown?? NOTHING! so I bought a gold calligraphy marker and attempted to write my shower thank yous last night (my sister was like um you better get them out before the wedding!!) and it was a MESS it wasn't even a good marker and i had to shake it and all this crap and even though gold looks pretty on the brown you can hardly read it!! ugh.

okay, mini vent for the day over.

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You poor thing.....I'm just trying to picture you writing in messy gold marker. I don't want to laugh but it's pretty funny. You have to be able to laugh at yourself though, otherwise you won't make it, especially as close as you are.

Hang in there, you're almost done!!

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I was seriously like - I am SUCH an idiot - I loved the thank yous but ordered them online and it never occurred to me they'd be brown. it was a total mess and everytime i shook the marker my cat would freak out. It was funny - I'm really glad I don't have many to write; I wanted a small shower and wedding for this very reason!!