Everyone is after a personalised wedding these days, and it is certainly those types of days that make for something to remember many years into the future. With this being the case, it is important that you make the right decision when it comes to the songs that you want to play. For some people the choice is obvious, but for others they may wonder how to choose the right wedding song. Luckily, there are things that can help.
Look at old photos
When you think about your relationship with your partner, what comes to mind? Most of us will have different songs attributed to different parts of our lives, and this means that there will be some that we immediately associate with our partner. You may find that there is a song that reminds you of the day that you first got together, or that there was something playing in the restaurant when you or your partner proposed.
Talk to friends and family
If your memories of the early days are a little hazy, it might help to chat to other people who would remember things a little better. Jogging your memory could help, but you should be careful that you base songs on things that you actually remember rather than just on something that other people say that you should.
Think about the meaning of the words
You don't have to have had experience in the past with a song in order to think that it is the right thing for your wedding. If you're choosing wedding hymns rather than popular songs, you should take a look at the actual words of each of them. You might find that there are certain messages that you would like people to take from your day, and using songs to be able to put these across is an ideal opportunity.
Timing is everything
If you have a song that you're desperate to include in your perfect wedding day, think carefully about when you are going to slot it in. If it is a fast tempo song, for example, then it might not be the best one to walk up the aisle to, as ideally you will want something that the bride is able to take her time over. Equally with the first dance, something slow and thoughtful would be the ideal choice here. There will be plenty of other opportunities, including at the end of the service, for you to add music that means a lot to you.
Overall, though, if there is something that you would like to be included in your big day then you should simply add it to proceedings. You may have some more quirky choices, but the fact is that it is your day and it has to mean something to you as a couple - it doesn't matter what the choices of friends and family might have been if they were the ones making the decision. Having a wedding day to remember is what you're aiming for, and the perfect song choices can allow that.
Look at old photos
When you think about your relationship with your partner, what comes to mind? Most of us will have different songs attributed to different parts of our lives, and this means that there will be some that we immediately associate with our partner. You may find that there is a song that reminds you of the day that you first got together, or that there was something playing in the restaurant when you or your partner proposed.
Talk to friends and family
If your memories of the early days are a little hazy, it might help to chat to other people who would remember things a little better. Jogging your memory could help, but you should be careful that you base songs on things that you actually remember rather than just on something that other people say that you should.
Think about the meaning of the words
You don't have to have had experience in the past with a song in order to think that it is the right thing for your wedding. If you're choosing wedding hymns rather than popular songs, you should take a look at the actual words of each of them. You might find that there are certain messages that you would like people to take from your day, and using songs to be able to put these across is an ideal opportunity.
Timing is everything
If you have a song that you're desperate to include in your perfect wedding day, think carefully about when you are going to slot it in. If it is a fast tempo song, for example, then it might not be the best one to walk up the aisle to, as ideally you will want something that the bride is able to take her time over. Equally with the first dance, something slow and thoughtful would be the ideal choice here. There will be plenty of other opportunities, including at the end of the service, for you to add music that means a lot to you.
Overall, though, if there is something that you would like to be included in your big day then you should simply add it to proceedings. You may have some more quirky choices, but the fact is that it is your day and it has to mean something to you as a couple - it doesn't matter what the choices of friends and family might have been if they were the ones making the decision. Having a wedding day to remember is what you're aiming for, and the perfect song choices can allow that.
