These Five Key Elements Will Guarantee a Perfect Wedding Soundtrack

August 20, 2015 Admin

You have big hopes and dreams for your wedding.

Maybe you’ve been planning it since you were a kid. You have visions of the perfect dress, tux, and venue. But once you start planning it, you can get a little overwhelmed.

Which color do you want the dress? Which cake tastes the best? Where will everyone sit?

You can’t hide from these questions, but you can take a break and focus on something fun: The Perfect Wedding Soundtrack!

This process should always be positive and never stressful for you. For once in your life, you get to make choices that reflect who you are and what you love!

Still overwhelmed?

Don’t worry: You don’t have to do it alone. In fact, helping you find music is one of our favorite parts of what we do at Terra Vista Strings!

We have the privilege of helping you bring your wedding dreams to life. It is our job to help you craft the perfect soundtrack for your special day. Your wedding soundtrack should sound like you, reflect the dream of your marriage, and engage your guests in this sacred moment.

Don’t Forget These Five Elements
We have helped hundreds of couples create one-of-a-kind soundtracks perfect for their ceremony. Along the way, we’ve discovered five secret elements to make every wedding soundtrack great.
We want to make sure you are thrilled with the music at your wedding. In fact, we are ready to meet with you as many times as is necessary to help you make your decisions!
While your wedding is unique to you, there is a good chance that you will follow a common set of “elements.”

Consider each of these carefully. Think about what you love, and also consider the people who are being focused on at that moment. Because there are literally thousands of options, we’ve given you a traditional and a contemporary suggestion for each part of your soundtrack.

Seating of the families:

A typical wedding begins with the seating of the families. For many couples, this is an important opportunity to recognize the people who have dedicated their time, energy and love to making you who you are. Pick a song that evokes the love and appreciation you feel, or ask us for some pieces that are traditionally done.

Traditional: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

Contemporary: At Last by Etta James

Wedding Party:

The procession of the wedding party is your chance to celebrate your friends and family You get to see the bridesmaid’s lovely dresses, the proud groomsmen and, everyone’s favorite: cute kids!

Traditional: Largo from Winter

Contemporary: Paradise by Coldplay

Bridal Processional:

The moment you have been waiting for is finally here! This moment is the reason everyone has gathered: to see how beautiful the bride looks in her wedding dress. Don’t be surprised when you hear gasps, “ahhs” or even see a few tears. This is also a great chance to share with the world your favorite sappy love song that will be a memorable moment, even 50 years from now.

Traditional: Canon in D

Contemporary: A Thousand Years by Christina Perri

Unity ceremony:

Some weddings include a sort of “unity ceremony.” This is a short moment set aside to symbolize the two lives becoming one. This is often a moment of stillness, quiet and contemplation during an otherwise nervous ceremony. You might want to consider something instrumental or meditative.

Traditional: The Swan from Carnival of the Animals

Contemporary: All of Me by John Legend

Recessional:

This is the most important moment of the ceremony! You have stood before your closest family and friends. You have made vows that will last a lifetime. You are now husband and wife! Enough of that somber stuff. Now the party can begin! Choose a song that expresses your excitement to launch into a new chapter of life with the person you love the most.

Traditional: Wedding March by Felix Mendelssohn

Contemporary: Starlight by Muse

Three Tips to Help You Choose

Now you know the five key elements that guarantee a perfect soundtrack. But how do you choose?

Here’s a few of the tricks we’ve picked up helping hundreds of couples craft their perfect soundtrack:

Start with the Big Stuff

We suggest that the couple start with the two key focal points of the ceremony: the bridal processional (when the bride struts her stuff down the isle) and the recessional (after the officiant pronounces you a married couple.)

Make it Personal

Take some time to remember what makes you “you.” Do you have a special song or favorite musician? A particular style that defines you? Maybe you have a favorite moment from a wedding you attended in the past. Before you get too specific, think about the overall feel you want the wedding to have, and what kind of music you need.

Don’t Worry About Obscurity

When you work with Terra Vista Strings, you are working with professional and capable musicians. If you have a song you love, we will perform it! Don’t worry about it being too difficult or obscure. We love writing arrangements of your favorite pieces to fit the ceremony you desire.

Still Stumped?

If you’re still stumped, don’t worry! We’ll spend some time sharing some of our most common requests and our personal favorites and help tailor this program to your personal tastes.

Schedule a consultation with us at Terra Vista Strings. We guarantee you will not only feel better about planning your wedding, but you will also leave with your creative juices flowing. You will be more excited than ever about your special day!