Wedding Music
Saturday I attended the ceremony and celebration that took place for two of my very best friends who decided to give each other their hands (and the rest of themselves) in marriage. And I had a great time. Weddings have not always been something that I particularly enjoyed. But lately, especially when I am good friends with those getting married, I really enjoy weddings.
I think one of the main reasons is that there has been more emphasis on the celebration than the ceremony, which is the way I think it should be. Now I believe that marriage is a very sacred thing that should be taken very seriously. And assuming it doesn’t drag on forever I really enjoy a lot of the traditions that we have regarding the marriage ceremony, and would never want to get rid of it or diminish its importance and value. But I love that with the last several weddings I have been a part of, the whole weekend has just felt like one big party.
Another reason I have come to enjoy weddings lately is that people have felt the freedom to be creative with the music that they use during the ceremony. Hearing the music that people choose to have everyone in the wedding party walk down to or what they pick as their first dance has become one of my favorite parts of the wedding. And since Eric and Ashley did such a great job of picking music for all of these things I thought that it would make a great playlist worth posting for my faithful readers.
Devotchka – The Winner Is (removed 2/13/09) (Grandparents)
Coldplay – Life In Technicolor (removed 2/13/09) (Bridesmaids)
Ray Lamontagne – Shelter (removed 2/13/09) (Bride)
David Gray – The One I Love (removed 2/13/09) (Mr. and Mrs.)
Ray Lamontagne – You Are the Best Thing (removed 2/13/09) (First Dance)
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sweet thoughful tunes-cheers!