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Have just been printing off some of those wedding checklists you cang get and it gives about a million different types of music you can give. So what's the bloomin' difference with the church ones (am probably being a divvy but didn't know you needed so much music) and also any advice on what sort to pick? The list for the church is prelude, processional, recessional and postlude? Postlude?!! What the...?! Also it says you need to choose music for the cake cutting and bouquet toss and for when everyone's coming into the reception. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Advice please ladies! (And gents!) Amy x

first book your wedding. then talk to the "vic" he/she will advise you what you will need in the service. EG walk down the isle to your intended= here comes the bride Just choose some of your favourite hymns/songs which make you happy. (not fight the good fight ! ) E x

if he or she is a decent vicar they'll let you play one of your own cds or a tape you make yourself. cuts down costs and is personal to you. look how clever i am! x

At our evening reception after the wedding, hubby and I got up and sang Paradise by the dashboard light - Meatloaf. If you havent heard it, please do listen (remember it was our wedding day). Joanne

You have to have `Canon In D` in some part of the wedding. Very posh and grand if that's what your going for.

It's your day and you don't have to conform to 'the done thing'. You could for example have a hymn to walk in to. That's what we did as I wanted people busy and not just oggling.At my nephews wedding they had friends playing instruments while the registers were signed. Most vicars would listen to your ideas if they are not too way out. There's nothing wrong with quiet moments too, when people have something else to watch.

Daniel, Probably showing my ignorance (and how ungrand and unposh I am) but which composer did Canon in G?! Amy x

Thanks all for your suggestions! How confusing is all this?!! Amy x

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What a lot to choose from, are you getting married at Buckingham Palace lol. I think you should pick your own songs, it makes it just a little bit more special, mind you if I did it again I would have to have bag pipes they are some thing else I tell you. Good luck. Love Deb.

Its your day, you and your intended (as my Gran would have said) so do what YOU TWO want, not what others think you SHOULD do. Certain things may have special meaning for you both e.g. scouts, armed forces, etc so you could work round that. My friend's Mum loved 'All in the April Evening'. Sadly, her Mum died shortly before the wedding, but my friend felt she would still like the organist to play the piece on the understanding that it was played BEFORE my pal got to the chapel. Sod's law dictated,as usual, and as she was sorting out her dress, veil etc before starting down the aisle, what pipes up but.....All in the April Evening. You will understand that my mate completely 'lost it' for a while and proceedings were heeld up whilst we calmed down and make-up reapplied etc.

Hi Amy, I got married nearly two years ago (sep 28) and i walked in to 'the queen of sheba' and during the signing of the register we had shania twains 'from this moment' which is a great song if you listen to the words. Whatever you choose will be for you and your intended so it will be special. Good luck. Tracey

If you want to opt for 'traditional' churchy music, there are several CDs of wedding music around. Tell them you want Widor's 'Toccata' - that'll make him go pale, think it's one of the trickiest organ pieces around!!

Amey, just a suggestion, do NOT do what a family friend did. The had "A Whiter Shade of Pale" played, on the organ. its an excellent piece of Music, but unfortunately, the organist couldn't get their head/ fingers,round it, and it was AWFUL......... I think a moral is, 'make sure that the organist is up to it!' Any way I hope the day goes well.........Bob

Hi Amy While planning my wedding (been married 1 year this Sunday) I signed up to a free web site. It has lots of information on it, and it includes hymns, music etc which you can listen to on-line. It also has lots of advise on planning etc. If you e-mail me i'll give you the addy. Good luck with your plans and congratulations. Jackie x

When I married my first hubby i had "Here comes the Bride" to walk down the ailse into the church - but on the way out I had "Hawaiian Wedding Song" played by Elvis (So romantic). At the evening reception of my second marriage we had a Jam session and both me and the hubby played the drums (yes two sets of drums) to Johnny B Goode. It is all down to personal taste. Good Luck and enjoy whatever you choose to do! Love Trace xx

My daughter went in to,,'The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba'....it made the hairs on my neck stand up,,,wonderful stuff

Hi Amy, I'm a piano teacher and so get to play the organ at quite a few weddings and funerals. There has been quite a few good suggestions already. Most people tend to go for the Mendlessohn/Wagner combination - that's boring though. Go for something that is special for you. Any good organist will happily talk to you and help you decide by playing lots of pieces for you. If it's a friend that's playing for you, that's even better. Ask them to compose a piece especially for you!!

Claire in Lincs Yes, The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba is wonderful. I walked back up the aisle to that (yes, I had to be awkward :)). I think I walked down the aisle to Pachelbel (sp?) Canon. Isn't it terrible, I've been married 7 years and can't remember (think it's having 2 kids that's wiped my memory!. Amy Whatever you choose make sure it's what you want. Don't have what you think others would want you to have. IT'S YOUR BIG DAY! Hope all your plans go well and good luck and congrats! Joanne (a fellow Yorkie!)

Hi Amy im a Wedding Co-ordinator but do mostly Civil Weddings a really nice song to walk back down the aisle with is Perfect Day always brings a lump in everyones throat GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR WEDDING and have a PERFECT DAY