Bride Blogger Nicole: The Music

The music for our wedding is really important to both Ryan and I. At our church, St. Mark's United Methodist, there is a band called Creation that is amazing! They play at the contemporary service on Sunday's at 10:30 and Ryan and I always enjoy listening to them play. For the ceremony, we contacted the head of Creation, Tony Hillhouse, and he is getting together 2 other people and they are going to do our music. Here's a peek of one of their performances from YouTube.


For the attendant's walk down the aisle it was an easy choice for me. I have always loved Pachelbel's "Canon in D" and have always wanted that to play at my wedding. It's too fast for me to walk down the aisle to but it will be perfect for our groomsmen and bridesmaids.

I was having a hard time deciding what song to choose for me to walk down the aisle. I have never wanted to walk down the aisle to the traditional "Here Comes the Bride" song. I started listening to different songs on YouTube and I came across a song called "Bridal Cannon" and the first time I heard it I knew that was what I wanted. It's soft and romantic and really everything I wanted in a song!

For the unity candle song, again I wanted something more modern and not something I have heard at every wedding I've ever been to. Again on YouTube I found a song called "God Gave Me You" by Dave Barnes, and it really took my breath away. It made me cry and I just loved it! It couldn't have been more perfect for Ryan and I.

I think the music is so personal and touching and I am so glad we were able to find songs that really fit us and our relationship and will mean something to us as they are playing at our wedding!

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Bride Blogger Morgan

We have booked musicians for the ceremony, and it is going to be beautiful! We ended up choosing the Summit String Quartet. Every time I listen to any of their music, my heart sinks-- I can just picture everything on the big day! We are narrowing down our selection of song choice, but aren't in a big rush as of now.

Our Save-the-Dates are designed; and they look fabulous--Shane and Sunny do such a good job! We are planning to order them soon and get busy writing addresses on them, so we can get them sent out. Invitations will be our next hurdle, and we plan to get busy on those as well to stay ahead of the game.

For flowers, we are contemplating an arrangement of Hydrangea and Calla lilies, with some other exotic/summer flower, such as Roses or Jatropha integerrima like in these photos. We are headed to the church tonight to show my parents around, figure out flower placements, decoration ideas, and such.

Until next time,

Morgan

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Friday Freebies!

Today's giveaway is from the talented Plymouth Brass, a fabulous, well-known brass ensemble in the Lincoln/Omaha area. They are offering $75 off a ceremony or reception booking. You can click here for more info on Plymouth Brass.

Click HERE to enter! (Must register by Monday, August 16th, to win.)

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Friday Freebies!

Today’s giveaway is for the music-minded bride! If you’re still looking for that perfect touch to your ceremony, Heidi Beran is an incredible harpist who will make the day unforgettable. She’s offering $75 off a booking for one lucky bride!

Click HERE to enter! (Must register by Monday, July 26th to win.)

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Bride Blogger

One week closer to the wedding but still 7 months to go. After getting a lot of the major things done, I am starting to look at the little details. Or not so little...finding a DJ! After some firsthand experience of over-the-top DJing at recent weddings, I know this is more than just finding the right person to hit play to a song. So I need your help! Any recommendations? Just looking for someone that can keep the crowd dancing, the party fun, and nothing over the top! Till next week, have a good one!
-Bailey

*Photo of The Confidentials, courtesy of Paula Moser Photography.

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