Nontraditional Music Ideas
Guys are always wondering ways they can help their girls in the wedding planning process, but I have a feeling they are often too afraid to ask for fear of being bombarded with deciphering between one hundred varieties of roses or twenty shades of pink. Well, if you are the groom and would like to offer to take a load off your bride without being blasted with scary girl stuff, a great way to do that is to help plan the music. Talk with her first to make sure you’re on the same page and then take the reigns! You can help choose the deejay or band, or put together a play list if you’re going to do an I-pod shuffle. To be an even bigger assistance, help her pick the important songs for the wedding ceremony and reception. She’ll probably be relieved to have one thing to cross off her list. Here are some very unique and nontraditional music suggestions that will really impress your bride.
Processional or Recessional Ideas:
1. “I Found a Reason” by Cat Power
2. “Wagon Wheel” by Old Crow Medicine Show
4. “All You Need Is Love” by the Beatles
5. “You’re So Cool” by Hans Zimmer from True Romance
During Ceremony:
1. “Darling Be Home Soon” by The Loving Spoonful
3. “The Promise” by Tracy Chapman
4. “The Only Promise That Remains” by Reba McIntyre featuring Justin Timberlake
First Dance, Bride and Groom:
1. “Crazy Love” by Van Morrison
2. “Swept Away” by the Avett Brothers
3. “Is This Love” by Bob Marley
4. “Better Together” by Jack Johnson
5. “Arms of a Woman” by Amos Lee
6. “Make You Feel My Love” by Garth Brooks or try the new version by Adele
Father Daughter Dance:
1. “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison
2. “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker
3. “Father and Daughter” by Paul Simon
5. “Southern Girl” by Amos Lee
6. “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” by Darius Rucker
7. “Butterfly” by Dave Matthews Band
8. “Daughter” by Loudon Wainwright III
9. “I will Take You Home” by Grateful Dead
Mother Son Dance:
1. “Loves Me Like a Rock” by Paul Simon
2. “When You Come Back Down” by Nickel Creek
3. “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
4. “You Are the Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne
5. “Forever Young” by Bob Dylan or Rod Stewart
Do you know of any others that would be unique and fun? Let me know!
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