I know you're supposed to play the "here comes the bride" when the lady walks down the aisle, and the other songs are played for the "first dance" but is it wrong to play another song when I go down the aisle? I was thinking something like Shania Twain & Brian White's "From This Moment On" or maybe Rascal Flatts' "I Melt", but I didn't know if that was tacky or unacceptable.
2006-07-20 13:30:53 · 35 answers · asked by Tory 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I think riverdance would be interesting, and get the preacher involved too
2006-07-20 13:32:38 · answer #1 · answered by paulie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't have to do that particular song. i've played at lots of weddings and i've only done a couple that used that song. "canon in D" is a newer traditional song to play down the aisle if you wanna go traditional. i'd say as long as the song was slow, go for it. you want people to be looking at you and admiring the beauty of the moment, not thinking how loud, fast, or "busy" the song made the moment.
another thing to remember: if you pick a country song, it's gonna have words. the walk down the aisle is pretty short. you'll only be able to get a few words in before they've gotta fade it out. so nix that idea, unless you get an acoustic version of the song with no words.
another idea would be to use the song somewhere else in the ceremony. during the lighting of the unity candle, before the exchanging of rings, or if you plan on handing out flowers to the mothers-do it then.
or you could wait until the reception and have your first dance to a song that was really special to you.
nothing's unacceptable since it's your wedding, but it could be tacky if it wasnt appropriate for the situation.
good luck and congrats!
2006-07-20 20:41:33 · answer #2 · answered by dplovincalvinist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go down the aisle to whatever song you want. The best idea is to walk down the aisle to something that is sentimental to the bride and groom. That cannot be considered tacky or unacceptable as long as it has meaning.
2006-07-28 04:06:28 · answer #3 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Here Comes the Bride" is traditional, but it isn't necessarily what is "supposed" to play. Any song that you love will probably work if you can walk down the aisle not too slow, but not too fast.
When I was married, I walked down the aisle to the old hymn "Morning Has Broken" - it was very pretty and different and the song is a favorite of mine.
2006-07-28 05:54:21 · answer #4 · answered by lalalee63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I walked down the aisle to Kenny G's " Forever in Love" Our first dance was to Shania Twain's " From this moment on"
2006-07-20 17:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by LITTLE 1 :o) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think as long as there is no conflict between you and your fiance, then do it how you want to. To be honest, noone really plays Here comes the bride anymore. I hope this helps. I know what you are going through because my wedding is in 6 weeks! Just remember it's your day, and the day you will remember for the rest of your life. So, personlize it, it's not for anyone else but you and your man. If anyone says anything just tell them that they don't have to do their wedding that way, but this is your day. Good Luck!!!
2006-07-20 13:39:43 · answer #6 · answered by mandie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate the wedding march too. Do something else. I had a song from Phantom of the Opera called "All I Ask". Very beautiful song
I even printed out the lyrics and made them into bookmarks for the guests. Many commented about how appropriate the song was. Check it out!!
2006-07-20 15:16:19 · answer #7 · answered by agirlcandream 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your wedding day so I say play what makes you happy. I think it would be beautiful having "From This Moment On" playing as you walked down the aisle. It's unique and special, just what your wedding should be.
2006-07-20 13:34:38 · answer #8 · answered by Wants2know 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can do whatever you please, girl. My aunt sang a beautiful song as I walked down the aisle (because you love me). That made my wedding extra special and unique from everyone else's. You shouldn't think about what others might say or whether or not other people will think it's tacky. What you choose to do is up to you and your husband. Afterall, it is YOUR special day! Good luck.
2006-07-20 13:34:58 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs.S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend just got married and she walked down the aisle to the
"going to the chapel" song. It was so cute and everyone loved it. They walked out as man and wife to that "this will be an everlasting love" song. Sorry, I am horrible at remembering song titles.
2006-07-20 19:45:29 · answer #10 · answered by mrslang1976 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
flat out this is your wedding ( and maybe lil bit involving him) lol but if he likes the idea of the song your thinking of then you two should use it . the quote here should be you only get married once, now adays its more like you only have one first wedding. but non the less you and him decide what you want and thats all there is two it but pleaseeeeeeeee both of you agree it would be a bad way to start a marriage. good luck and congrats to you and him. assuming your not daydreaming about the day you do decide to get married/
2006-07-20 13:36:12 · answer #11 · answered by joe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋