Okay readers. It’s time to put your thinking caps on and help out a gal who has a burning question about music for her friend’s wedding. Amanda writes:
My friend is trying to find nice pretty traditional sounding music for her church processional that isn’t the same old same old. This is her second time around and she doesn’t want the same stuff from her first wedding (Here Comes the Bride, Pachabel’s Canon) but she also doesn’t want to shock her very traditional family. Any suggestions?
Let’s help Amanda out with some great ideas. Please leave comments below.
What about Delibes “Flower Duet” from the Opera, Lakme? I stole this idea from a great post: http://inkfancy.blogspot.com/2009/02/wedding-ceremony-music-for-cool-kids.html
I really like this song for someone that wants traditional, but not Here Comes the Bride.
My suggestion would be “Appalachia Waltz” played by Yo Yo Ma, Edger Meyer and Mark O’Conner (cello, violin and bass)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD6RR5B-YCo
I don’t know how traditional this is, but its the song that I want to use for my wedding. I think it is beautiful and always gets me a little emotional. It would probably need to be shortened some, but I think it could be perfect for the walking down the isle part. I also like the idea of having another one of their songs playing while the guests are arriving and waiting for the ceremony to start. “Butterfly’s Day Out” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a20VuIecgM
We had our string trio play Forrest Gump Suite (Feather Theme) by Alan Silvestri. It was beautiful. It’s not traditional but it is recognizable so I wanted to suggest it. Good luck!
There’s a tradition in my family of using Bach’s “Sheep May Safely Graze” for the bridal party processional. It’s a very familiar piece to most people, and sounds very traditional, but I’ve never known anyone else to use it in a wedding. It’s also practical–organ transcriptions are readily available, and it is well within the ability of most organists to play, so no special musicians are required.
These are wonderful! I particularly like the idea of the “Flower Duet” for my own wedding (in a botanical garden in late May). The other pieces are all lovely and perfect for before during and after the ceremony.
You guys are the best! Thanks so much!
Amanda
My friend is still listening to the suggestions, but I’ll let you know what she picks!
Amanda