Walking down the "aisle" music...

[greenlizard]

I am getting married in a hotel and the venue will be decorated for a winter wedding (lights/candles etc). The "aisle" such as it is is quite short and I am struggling to think of what music to have playing - too traditional doesn't seem quite right but neither does modern?

Any ideas?

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There are loads of beautiful songs so it's personal choice but regarding the short aisle you can get round this but letting the song play fit for while before you open the doors/walk down the aisle/stairs. It's a lovely moment and have watched a few friends do this. Both songs had decent intros to the songs to build the moment. Also brief the venue to play it running to a certain point that you have arranged before hand. Or just make copy on CD of the track playing and fading at exactly the right moment. I often think the tracks isn't playing long enough when the bride arrives at the top of the aisle. You then say hi, smile, squeeze hands, adjust your veil or flowers. There is no reason the music can't play for a few more bars whilst this happens. Just make sure the venue knows exactly what you want before hand.

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First dance was 'Amazed' by Lonestar.

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The music did not contribute to the divorce, btw .

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