Wedding music... what do you think?

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The XX - Angels. It's very sombre in tone. Not sure it carries the right mood, but if it's special to both of you, go for it.

The Courteeners - Take Over The World. Again, it's not the bright and bubbly Courtneers that I think would fit the joyous occasion.

Elbow - One Day Like This. We had this for signing the register, loud in the room, sun coming through the big windows. I have never been sure about its use as a first dance - I think it's too dramatic and more suited to people sitting down being captivated, rather than watching people dance to it. It's also very long, so if you choose it here, make sure you have the radio edit (which misses out some of the lovely verses and doesn't build as well).

Sorry, that's all not very positive. I just wonder if you're setting a rather melancholy tone.

Hmmm, well I liked them

I agree the XX one is kind of sombre, but I dont think the courteeners one is... personally anyway.

I dont know... ill carry on thinking about it... xx

I always think the Courteeners have two faces: the bouncy, "yell your head singing and smiling" face and the more introverted reflective face. We had the former played during our evening reception!

But as you say, as long as you like them. I don't think the Elbow one is sombre at all. And worth noting that they are also a Manc band....let's not have the Courteeners take all that credit

Your music is choice is an extremely personal thing so go with your heart, they're all great songs btw

I LOVE One day Like This - it sounds brilliant on a solo violin so I've got the fabulous violinist Simon Jordan (www.weddingviolin.co.uk) to play it. The others are intriguing and have got me looking at my list again!

Hehe I know they are... my comment about my other half being from the North West was to do with the lyrics from the song.. the first line is "I'm only a paperboy from the North West, but I can scrub up well in my Sunday best" ?

I'm actually really liking your idea of playing the Elbow song whilst signing the register.... I see potential idea stealage on the horizon!

Music for your ceremony should be personal. Basically it doesn't matter whether anyone else likes it, if it means something to the both of you, then its the right choice. (BTW I like your choices). My Amy chose a very heavy rock guitar solo of the wedding march for her recessional which raised a few eyebrows....but it was typically her.

I like the sound of them all, even if not for my wedding ?

However, it's your day and you get to choose the music you want, so if that's what you want, go for it and enjoy!

Personally i'm walking in to:

Processional Hymn by Vangelis

Walking out to either:

It Must Be Love by Madness

or

This Is The Day by The Manic Street Preachers

and our First Dance is:

Everyday by Slade