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Spygirl
Moderator
04-23-2001
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 10:29 am
I just got off the phone with Schoolmarm and we are planning the music for my wedding ceremony in February. By the way - she's incredibly talented!!! We are so lucky to have her playing at our ceremony! Though we've decided on the processional and recessional music, I want two more songs (solos) for my brother to sing. I'd like one of them to be before the ceremony, possibly during the candlelighting or the seating of the parents/grandparents. The other, I'm considering is the Lord's Prayer following our vows. What is your favorite wedding song? What have you seen or what did you have at your ceremony? I'm interested somewhat in contemporary and I'm completely avoiding anything liturgical. Suggestions?
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 10:34 am
And I, of course, am the QUEEN of liturgical music! LOL Spy...your music list for the piano is in your email! Aren't we quick? I'm also interested in what people have had at their weddings for vocal music.
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Spygirl
Moderator
04-23-2001
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 10:42 am
Marm, I got it! Already printed and safely tucked away in "the" wedding notebook. What a huge relief to have that much done. Now...we just need the vocals settled and I'll be incredibly happy!
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 11:07 am
Hey, girl....I noticed that I put "The Lord's Prayer" before the processional....you know where it really goes. Sorry about this post, but it is too much of a pain to open up webmail since I am at home.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 11:29 am
Not sure if this would be a good choice for the ceremony, but it certainly is a great "first dance" song. Wedding Day by the Bee Gees We both acknowledge what we came here for We take each other and walk through the open door From the first time that I saw you To the way you look tonight I was shaken by your spirit I was blinded by your light And the world that I used to see is gone without a trace Replaced by your eyes and the smile upon your face And I will not turn away 'Cause you might disappear I was haunted by your heart And I felt that you were here And funny when the time is right When lightning strikes You're not alone Baby, I will pray for you my whole life through This day We'll be together Husband and wife Now and forever The rest of our lives Well, take me to Heaven Take me tonight There is nothing words can say On this our wedding day Oh, now is the hour, now is the sowing of the seed I will take tomorrow I will lay it at your feet And the two of us escape from the sadness of the world From the thunder and the darkness From the hunger and the hurt You know I will remember well the mission bell That rings your name And baby there could never be A memory like you We'll be together Husband and wife Now and forever Lovers for life Well, take me to Heaven Take me tonight There is nothing words can say On this our wedding day This is my pledge to you I will follow through to the end And we will find another plane We'll be home again And tonight I'm going to find true love, true love We'll be together Husband and wife Now and forever Lovers for life Well, take me to Heaven Take me tonight There is nothing words can say On this our wedding day This our wedding day
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 11:43 am
i wont even get started on my list of songs i have compiled over the years to play at my reception, if it ever comes - but one song i definitely always planned for the ceremony was "one hand, one heart" from west side story - (and "Somewhere" is on my list too)
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 11:47 am
Oops, too late for an edit to add a link to a snippet of the song
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 11:50 am
Spy, I think the Lord's Prayer after the vows is very, very pretty. Besides being one of my favorite songs for a wedding. My other favorite is "Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlisle. There's two things I know for sure. She was sent here from heaven, and she's daddy's little girl. As I drop to my knees by her bed at night, she talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes. And I thank God for all of the joy in my life, But most of all, for... Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer. Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair. "Walk beside the pony daddy, it's my first ride." "I know the cake looks funny, daddy, but I sure tried." Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right To deserve a hug every morning, And butterfly kisses at night. Sweet sixteen today, She's looking like her momma a little more everyday. One part woman, the other part girl. To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls. Trying her wings out in a great big world. But I remember... Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer. Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair. "You know how much I love you daddy, But if you don't mind, I'm only going to kiss you on the cheek this time." With all that I've done wrong I must have done something right. To deserve her love every morning, And butterfly kisses at night. All the precious time Like the wind, the years go by Precious butterfly Spread your wings and fly She'll change her name today. She'll make a promise, and I'll give her away. Standing in the bride room just staring at her, she asked me what I'm thinking, and I said "I'm not sure, I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl." Then she leaned over....and gave me.... Butterfly kisses, with her mama there Sticking little flowers all up in her hair "Walk me down the aisle, daddy, it's just about time" "Does my wedding gown look pretty, daddy?" "Daddy, don't cry." With all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right To deserve her love every morning, And butterfly kisses I couldn't ask God for more, man, this is what love is I know I've gotta let her go, but I'll always remember Every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses...
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 11:57 am
Granny, that song makes me cry ...
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 12:13 pm
I walked down the isle to this song: I Cross My Heart George Strait Also consider The Broken Road Rascall Flatts Its Your Love Tim McGraw She Said yes Rhett Akins Back at one Bryan McKnight I never knew love Doug Stone From this Moment Shania Twain I'll Be Edwin McCain I have been compiling this list for years and years. I did all the music for my wedding and it was beautiful. We had a very country set wedding and the music went accordingly. When I say country, I don't mean cowboy, I mean country. Very traditional and old fashioned.
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Hippyt
Member
06-15-2001
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 12:45 pm
I walked down the aisle to "Thank You" by Led Zepplin. Not so traditional,but it's a really pretty song. Thank You (Page/Plant) If the sun refused to shine, I would still be loving you. When mountains crumble to the sea, there will still be you and me. Kind woman, I give you my all, Kind woman, nothing more. Little drops of rain whisper of the pain, tears of loves lost in the days gone by. My love is strong, with you there is no wrong, together we shall go until we die. My, my, my. An inspiration is what you are to me, inspiration, look... see. And so today, my world it smiles, your hand in mine, we walk the miles, Thanks to you it will be done, for you to me are the only one. Happiness, no more be sad, happiness....I'm glad. If the sun refused to shine, I would still be loving you. When mountains crumble to the sea, there will still be you and me.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 1:13 pm
Our wedding was done in 24 hours, they were shipping him over seas, so all the plans we had, were stopped short. But, it turned out beautifully, traditional, and everything fell right into place, can you say 'meant to be'. So, music was an issue, we didnt' get to have a DJ, but it was alright, we burned CD after CD to play during the ceremony and reception. Each song was placed specifically for dancing, toasting, closing, etc. I'll find my playlist and forward it on..... Your my Angel Arrowsmith good song
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Faerygdds
Member
08-29-2000
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 1:45 pm
I had "One Hand/One Heart" sung during my wedding too! Another good one is "Sunrise/Sunset" from Fiddler on the roof. In my big wedding I had it sung while the grandparents and parents were being seated. I still cry watching the video. Get the hanky before you read... Fiddler On The Roof Soundtrack Lyrics Sunrise, Sunset Is this the little girl I carried? Is this the little boy at play? I don't remember growing older When did they? When did she get to be a beauty? When did he get to be so tall? Wasn't it yesterday When they were small? Sunrise, sunset Sunrise, sunset Swiftly flow the days Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers Blossoming even as we gaze Sunrise, sunset Sunrise, sunset Swiftly fly the years One season following another Laden with happiness and tears What words of wisdom can I give them? How can I help to ease their way? Now they must learn from one another Day by day They look so natural together Just like two newlyweds should be Is there a canopy in store for me? Sunrise, sunset Sunrise, sunset Swiftly flow the days Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers Blossoming even as we gaze Sunrise, sunset Sunrise, sunset Swiftly fly the years One season following another Laden with happiness and tears
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 2:06 pm
Had Sunrise Sunset sung at our wedding. Everyone giggled over the line 'When did she get to be a beauty? When did he get to be so tall?' cause my dh is 6'6"! LOL also The Lord's Prayer and The Wedding Song (there is Love)
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 3:16 pm
Spy, I have a book called Wedding & Love Collection, with the piano, vocal and guitar to a bunch of songs like: Don't Know Much (which makes me cry) In this Very Room Lost in your eyes Love with Me Make us one More One Hand, One Heart Sunrise, Sunset This is the Day You Decorated My Life You Needed Me and others If you want to borrow it, let me know and I'll get it out to you ...
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 4:06 pm
I have to add that at my wedding my best friend was always asked to sing at friend's weddings, I told dh I wanted him IN the wedding, so I had all 3 of dh's sisters, and he got Eddie! When I asked Eddie, he assumed I was going to ask him to sing... and when I said nope, he was my best friend... fast forward ... at the rehearsal he was just awesome, and truly was more of a man of honor than those girls!! LOL Fast Forward wedding ceremony... we are kneeling in prayer and all of a sudden I hear Eddie start to sing, I almost got up to yell at him, LOL< he had the most awesome voice, I'll never forget that memory of kneeling before the Lord, and hearing my best friend's gift to us singing that prayer... lol still brings a tear to my eyes as I recall it now!! I'll tell you most of these songs do make ya cry!! There is a song for the reception that is made just for the groom and his mother to dance to... I'll have to see if I can find it!!
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Jbean
Member
01-05-2002
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 4:53 pm
there's also "valentine" (martina sings it, but i'm sure it could be changed for a male voice). keeper of the stars endless love feels like home (not sure who sings it, but it's on dawson's creek soundtrack). my friend who got married summer 2003, sings, and she actually went to a recording studio and sang it and had it copied to disc and played at the ceremony during the unity candle lighting....her husband didn't know she was going to do it. at the end of the song, she said "honey i love you". not a dry eye in the house. i was standing up there in my bridesmaid dress, bawling and sniffling. nice. those are all i can think of at the moment.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 5:21 pm
Etta James's "At Last" is very nice for receptions...
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 5:38 pm
I'm bringing my kleenex, for sure.. My sister in law (back in the sixties) had Pachelbel Canon and Judy Collins Since You Asked OK, already tearing up: Since You Asked by Judy Collins What I'll give you since you asked Is all my time together; Take the rugged sunny days, The warm and Rocky weather, Take the roads that I have walked along, Looking for tomorrow’s time, Peace of mind. As my life spills into yours, Changing with the hours Filling up the world with time, Turning time to flowers, I can show you all the songs That I never sang to one man before. We have seen a million stones lying by the water. You have climbed the hills with me To the mountain shelter, Taken off the days one by one, Setting them to breathe in the sun. Take the lilies and the lace From the days if childhood, All the willow winding paths Leading up and outward, This is what I give, This is what I ask you for; Nothing more. Not sure if the lyrics could work for a guy to sing, but.. what a great song.. And of course the already mentioned The Wedding Song is fabulous..
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 5:41 pm
The Wedding Song - Peter, Paul and Mary He is now to be among you at the calling of your hearts Rest assured this troubador is acting on His part. The union of your spirits, here, has caused Him to remain For whenever two or more of you are gathered in His name There is Love. There is Love. Well a man shall leave his mother and a woman leave her home And they shall travel on to where the two shall be as one. As it was in the beginning is now and until the end Woman draws her life from man and gives it back again. And there is Love. There is Love. Well then what's to be the reason for becoming man and wife? Is it Love that brings you here or Love that gives you life? Or if loving is the answer, then who's the giving for? Do you believe in something that you've never seen before? Oh there's Love, there is Love. Oh the marriage of your spirits here has caused Him to remain For whenever two or more of you are gathered in His name There is Love. Oh there's Love. <sniffle>
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Scootersmom
Member
08-10-2002
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 5:47 pm
Oh Sea, I was about to post that...that was sung at my wedding. <sniffle>
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 6:05 pm
this is the one from my wedding by Air Supply: TWO LESS LONELY PEOPLE IN THE WORLD LYRICS (howard greenfield, ken hirsch) I was down my dreams were wearing thin When you’re lost where do you begin My heart always seemed to drift from day to day Looking for the love that never came my way Then you smiled and I reached out to you I could tell you were lonely too One look then it all began for you and me The moment that we touched I knew that there would be (chorus) two less lonely people in the world And it’s gonna be fine Out of all the people in the world I just can’t believe you’re mine In my life where everything was wrong Something finally went right Now there’s two less lonely people In the world tonight Just to think what I might have missed Looking back how did I exist I dreamed, still I never thought I’d come this far But miracles come true, I know ’cause here we are (chorus) Tonight I fell in love with you And all the things I never knew Seemed to come to me somehow Baby, love is here and now there’s (repeat chorus)
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Spygirl
Moderator
04-23-2001
| Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 12:00 am
Lots of great suggestions!! If anyone finds a link to hear Sunrise Sunset, I'd be eternally grateful. I've just really never heard a really good "parents" song, so it interests me based on the lyrics. I just need to hear it. Also, I'm not sure I know Since You Asked either, so maybe if someone has that or a link to it? No Butterfly Kisses - it was done at my cousin's wedding. Plus, there isn't enough waterproof mascara for me. I'm thinking on "The Wedding Song". Some of the others mentioned I have sang at weddings myself and don't want to have them at my own, too. Lady, I look forward to borrowing your book! Thank you in advance!
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Spygirl
Moderator
04-23-2001
| Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 12:30 am
Okay folks - we can rule out Sunrise, Sunset. No offense to those who like it, it is just not me.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 2:13 am
You're my best friend, Queen. Not for wedding music but it's a cute, upbeat fun song for a reception. Or just to listen to anytime, LOL.
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