Wedding Ceremony Songs
Most people choose to include music in their wedding ceremony. It has been a long standing tradition to have music for the arrival of the bridal party, and also to have a special song for the bride’s last walk as a single women. There is always music that is played after the couple has been declared as married, and this music follows them from the church for their first moments as man and wife.
As my fianc and I had to make a selection of songs that will be played in our wedding, I was positively sure I would like to march in another tune than “Here Comes The Bride”. I clearly remember that as a child, we use to make fun of this song and add different funny lyrics into it. Besides, I want something distinct and upbeat. So we met with our organ player to discuss with her our choice of music for the wedding.
When it was time for my fianc and I to decide on the songs for the ceremony, we scheduled a meeting with out organist. I told them I did not want to walk the aisle in the most commonly-used tune of “Here Comes The Bride”. As I a child, I remember how others used to make fun of that song changing the lines into some uncomplimentary lyrics. What’s more, I wanted to use something more to my taste.
When it came time for my husband and I to choose our wedding ceremony songs, I was sure I didn’t want to use the usual “Here Comes The Bride” tune when I walked down the aisle. I had childhood memories of that song, which often included the addition of words that were not so flattering. I wanted something different. When it came time to choose our wedding ceremony songs, we decided to meet with the organist to choose some traditional songs there were fit for a wedding, but may not be as popular.
My future husband’s reaction to all these was quite unexpected. Just like most of the men I know, he does not offer comments or show reaction about a lot of things. He just observes and keeps pretty much to himself. When organist played the repertoire of music we were to consider, she also naturally played “Here Comes The Bride”.
Much to my surprise, tears sprung from the eyes of my husband-to-be and he blurted out that he always imagined me walking down the aisle towards him with that song playing. With a few tears, I was overruled, and we ended up using it because I knew how much it meant to him.
If you are getting married any time soon, you will have to contend with the choosing of music which will be used in the ceremony. Decide on something that will go well with your taste or theme, regardless if is traditional or modern.
Do not rush your choices and it will be ideal if both of you can agree on the repertoire. Observe your fianc, as he might like a specific song included or is averse to a certain type of music, and you should, of course take his choices into consideration.
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