Music for walking up the isle

Katz83

Hi
Just wondering which song do people think would be nicer for walking up the isle, Songbird Eva Cassidy or The Rose Beth Midler

Thanks

lowly26

isnt the rose not a bit of a somber song for a wedding? i dont know the song bird one but if it were me i wouldnt use the rose any way hope that helps

FredsMom

The songbird one is lovely..had it for communion. The rose is a bit somber but it's very popular. Just make sure to listen to the words of whatever song you choose. A lot of people pick songs because the think is weddingy..whats that one about a churchyard..but the lyrics in it are about the brides parents thinking the groom is useless. I remember being told it was a really populare one but people never listened to the verse.
When we had 'you can let go now daddy' we left out the last verse..for obvious reasons if you have a chance to listen to it!

hoodwinked

songbird is better lyrics wise, but then its a very slow song, probably better as a first dance!


if you are looking for an unusual selection (considering most people can't stand the band)

Till kingdom Come - coldplay is a good one

its a brillant song lyrics wise and musically sounds like a hymn! (good if your priest doesn't like 'modern music')
while also being fast enough to walk down the aisle to!

mikom

The Island by Paul Brady.

Squ

Mrs had a harpist play an instrumental of fields of gold

lowly26

just listened to songbird on youtube if they are your two choices definalty go with songbird , its a beautiful!!!

Katz83

lowly26 wrote: »

just listened to songbird on youtube if they are your two choices definalty go with songbird , its a beautiful!!!

Thanks for listening to it for me. Great to get a bit of feedback the other two suggestions she gave me were a moment like this leona lewis or Beth Midlers Wind Beneath my Wings

John Mason

Katz83 wrote: »

Thanks for listening to it for me. Great to get a bit of feedback the other two suggestions she gave me were a moment like this leona lewis or Beth Midlers Wind Beneath my Wings

they are very depressing songs especially wind beneath my wings (its about someone dying) - would you go for something more upbeat and celebratory?

howamidifferent

What about a funeral march?

pwurple

mikom wrote: »

The Island by Paul Brady.

That's perfect, and goes with the whole isle theme.

liliq

Ah jeebus, that You Can Let Go now daddy one is after leaving me in tears! I would be in bits if that was played at my wedding! ETA:It is a beautiful song though!
I LOVE Songbird.

clint_silver

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc2jsjnt-HY

lowly26

Katz83 wrote: »

Thanks for listening to it for me. Great to get a bit of feedback the other two suggestions she gave me were a moment like this leona lewis or Beth Midlers Wind Beneath my Wings

honestly wind beneath my wings would make me think of death right away and im sure half the church will think the same. does it have to be a sung song ? there are some beautiful pieces of music out there.

what about christina perri a thousand years? its a nice beat to walk to and also listen to the words that really is the most important part when choosing your song as a lot of songs that will sound great for a wedding and then you relize what they are about and its so far from suitable.

clint_silver

Id go with the above as well. songbird or that bette midler song, lovely songs and all that but just brings memories of death due to the connections with them to cancer.
Thats the first things that came to mind when I hear them.

sorry.

mikom

pwurple wrote: »

That's perfect, and goes with the whole isle theme.

Maybe we are not so different after all.

lowly26

also just listened to you can let go now daddy as suggested in the other posts lovely song but i wouldnt if you would like you wedding make up to stay intact lol:D

byhookorbycrook

Many priests don't allow "pop songs." What about the trad "Island wedding " march on the Charlie Lennon album?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Wedding-Charlie-Lennon/dp/B00004KD8B

mattser

Isle, I'll, Oil, AISLE.

John Mason

byhookorbycrook wrote: »

Many priests don't allow "pop songs." What about the trad "Island wedding " march on the Charlie Lennon album?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Wedding-Charlie-Lennon/dp/B00004KD8B

maybe she isnt being married by a priest - oh horror of it all :eek:

clint_silver

mattser wrote: »

Isle, I'll, Oil, AISLE.

https://www.fotaisland.ie/Fota-Island-Weddings

Maximus3

I sang 'Songbird' as the processional hymn for a wedding before and it was lovely (even if I do say so myself!). It's not too loud or obtrusive for the bridal party coming up the aisle and also it's not too fast as in my experience, the bridesmaids sometimes walk too fast so it encouraged them to walk a little slower

egan2020

A friend of mine got married recently and walked up the aisle to A Thousand Years by Christina Perri.

ABajaninCork

My friend came in to Songbird sung by a soloist and accompanied by a guitarist. Very nice. (Had to talk her out of having Hallelujah! :pac:)

Shellygoose

I had this -> http://youtu.be/hOA-2hl1Vbc walking up the aisle and Songbird during communion...love that song!