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7. Live Song Performances

One of the greatest joys in picking your wedding songs is choosing which songs will be performed live! The beauty of picking these songs though, is that just about any love song or romantic ballad can fit the bill. It all comes down to your personal preference and what you what this song to represent.

Your first decision needs to be whether you want this wedding song to have religious significance. Whether you're Christian, Jewish, Catholic, or Wicca, there are songs out there for you. The best way to find these songs are to search for Christian wedding songs or Jewish wedding songs, etc. Many options will come up and you can check them out and review which ones will work for you.

If you'd prefer to stay with traditional contemporary songs, the options are unlimited. There are so many love songs out there to choose from, you can basically throw a dart and find something appropriate! then again, you might be a little picky, and that's all right...I'll go over how to pick this song, step by step.

Step one, choose your genre. You can find these wedding songs in Country, Classic Rock, Motown, Swing, Adult Contemporary, etc. If these categories are too broad for you, you might want to go straight to step two, which is choose your artist.

This might be an easier first step for you. Whenever people request a wedding song, they usually walk up with an artist in mind. So, if you love Jack Johnson, John Legend, and Rufus Wainwright, start with those artists and see what they have to offer. If you don;t find something you like, then move on to other artist that you enjoy listening to.

I hate to tell you this, but finding the song you want performed live at your wedding is actually the easy part. Now, you have to find the person to perform it! This can be a daunting task since you have probably only seen one or two live performances at a ceremony to begin with and the chances of those artists striking a positive chord with you are relatively low. If you do happen to see an incredible artist that you could picture performing at your wedding, by all means, get their card! But finding your performer may actually make life easier for you in the long run.

If you hire a performer, they may have a limited amount of songs to choose from, thereby making your choice a lot easier. of course, you may end up hiring a particular person or group based strictly on what they are capable of playing. Still, if you find an artist who's sound you truly love, don't be shy or afraid to ask them to learn your specific song. I'm a musician, to, and I can tell you, we love new challenges!

Another option is to find a friend who enjoys performing. this option is free (my favorite price!) and you can usually request for them to learn whatever wedding song you want. If you do choose a friend to perform, it is important to make sure you hear their version of your song well before the wedding day! You may not like how they sing it or play it. And if they really are a good friend, you will be able to tell them that you would like a few changes.

Finally, after you've chosen your wedding song and artist, you need to make sure you have quality sound equipment for amplification of the performer. You could have the most incredible singer and the perfect ballad picked out, but if the sound system is substandard, so goes the song! Many times, the performer will have their own gear that the prefer performing with. If not, you need to make sure either the church or location has a quality system and, if possible, clear it with your artist. One simple way to handle this issue is hire a top notch DJ to handle all your sound needs.

If you're having trouble choosing this song, you can go to wedding DJ playlist, where a lot of ideas can be found. Choosing your live performance of your wedding song may be a little work, but in the end, the special moment will be worth it!

6. Wedding Songs for your Unity Candle/Event

Choosing the wedding songs for the unity candle, which is a ceremonial activity symbolizing the union of two people becoming one, is a very simple task. I'll get to how to pick this music in a moment. First, I want to go over the various types of unity candle/events available for you to choose from.

With the standard unity candle, the bride and groom each take a lit tapered candle and touch the flame to the wick of the center candle. Then these candles are placed back in their holders. Some wedding planners suggest blowing out the individual tapers, but I prefer to leave them lit, since they represent the bride and groom's individuality (you're still a unique person even though you're getting married, right?). Also, if you are a christian, the three lit candles are a nice representation of the Trinity.

One of the main questions that comes up is, how do the individual tapers get lit? You know, the actual candles that the bride and groom pick up and light the center candle with? I usually suggest these get lit by the mother of the groom and the mother of the bride. Right before the start of the ceremony processionals, the mothers can walk up together and light the individual tapers. It's best not to use a click lighter either! Tacky! Instead, have a smaller candle already lit nearby, and the mothers can light the tapers off of that candle. Nice, huh?

Here are some other unity events to consider.

The Unity Sand: similar to the candle idea, there are two small glass vases filled with two different colored sands. At the appropriate time, the bride and groom pour the sand from these small glass vases into a larger vase, creating a unique sand piece for their fireplace mantle. the sands can represent whatever they want; the minutes in their lives, now poured together as one, etc.

The Unity Tree: For you botanists, tree-huggers, or avid outdoors types, this event involves having a potted plant or tree somewhere near the altar. The bride and groom each take a nice spade and scoop up some loose earth (obviously from another container) and they pour the earth over the roots of the tree. This tree is then planted at their home and becomes their wedding tree.

The Unity Wine: One of my favorites. Take two different wines and have the bottles up at the altar. the bride and groom pour a little wine from each bottle into a glass, thereby creating a completely new and unique vintage. They each take a sip from this glass and thereby begins the party! Just kidding. This new wine is now uniquely theirs, just as their marriage will be.

So, there you have the unity events. But, what about wedding songs, you ask? Simple. Any love song or ballad will work well with these events. Feel free to research love songs that might pair up with wine, trees, or fire.

This is also a great opportunity to have someone perform the song live. I suggest this because these events usually take anywhere from one to two minutes at most, so much of the song is cut off anyway. Having a performer brings the entire event to life and gives you a reason to hear the whole song, in it's entirety.

Good luck in choosing your wedding songs for your unity event, whatever it may be!

4. Wedding Songs For The Bridal March

"Here Comes The Bride..."
Everyone in the world is familiar with this wedding song. Most of us picture the good old pipe organ blasting it out and the bride, covered head to toe in white, appearing in the doorway of the church. She is then escorted down the isle by her father.

Well, times are a' changin'! Most brides I talk to nowadays tell me when they hear that pipe organ, they think of a funeral! You certainly don't want to start off married life with that thought in your or anyone's mind!

The wedding song in question is called the Bridal Chorus from Wagner's opera Lohengrin. It has also been called Here Comes The Bride, The Bridal March, and The Wedding March. Don't confuse this song with The Wedding March by Felix Mendelssohn. This is traditionally used as a Recessional at the end of a wedding. If you listen to samples of the songs, you'll understand what I'm talking about.

As mentioned earlier, the pipe organ has always been the traditional way to go, but if you search the internet, you'll find many different versions of this song. Whether you like piano, guitar, harp, string quartets, or even bagpipes, there's a version out there for everyone. It may take you some extra time to find the version of this wedding song that works perfectly for you. It is one of the most important moments of your wedding day so be sure to do some research and find the version that makes our heart melt.

Another option would be to choose a processional song from the list of standard processionals. If you're "over" the Bridal March, any of those other processional songs would work well. And just like the previous processionals, don't be afraid to walk down the isle to a modern song. You're not just stuck in classical-land here. Songs like Waiting On An Angel by Ben Harper, I've finally Found Someone by Streisand and Adams, and From This Moment by Shania are great choices. Be sure to listen to newer love songs and see if one fits with your style and personality.

Another very important point to consider is this: This is (usually) the first time the groom will be seeing his beautiful bride on their wedding day. Be sure to consider his feelings when choosing this song. The bride may love a particular piece of music, but for the groom, the song reminds him of a bad experience in his life, a death in the family, or even worse, an old girlfriend! Then again, if he suggests you walk down the isle to You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC, you're headed for trouble!

Once again, the bride's entrance to the ceremony is an incredible, emotionally charged moment for everyone, so be sure you pick the wedding song that will stay in your memory and heart forever.