Fun Wedding Ceremony Music
In 2009, a one-of-a-kind wedding video swept the Internet by storm. It featured a whole wedding party dancing down the aisle not to traditional music, but to a contemporary dance song. You may not want to do something that daring, but you can make your ceremony fun and memorable with the right music.
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Songs Needed
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You will need at least three songs for your ceremony, one each for the prelude, the processional and the recessional. The recessional song is typically the most joyous, and that's the one you can have the most fun with.
Choosing Your Style
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All genres have fun, quirky music. Make sure your selections reflect your personal style, but don't choose any songs that are so over-the-top that they detract from the ceremony.
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Classical
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For fun, bright classical pieces, think of old cartoons. "Bugs Bunny" classics---such as Brahms' "Hungarian Dances," Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro," and Strauss' "On the Beautiful, Blue Danube"---are easily recognizable and sure to make people smile.
Country
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Country songs aren't all about heartache. Some, including Randy Travis' "Forever and Ever, Amen" and Chad Brock's "Yes!", are funny, sweet and ideal for weddings.
Rock
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Consider a touching rock-and-roll classic---such as Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling In Love," the Beatles' "In My Life," the Beach Boys' "God Only Knows," or the Marcels' "Blue Moon." Aerosmith's "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" and Bryan Adams' "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman" are good contemporary rock choices.
Personal Touches
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Incorporate your personalities and the history of your relationship into your song choices. For example, if your first date was to Cirque du Soleil, use music from the show. If you both love the beach, use a steel drum medley.
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