Walking down the isle music

Louise · Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 128

I really love Cannon in D, if you don't recognise the name of the music you would certainly recognise the sound once you heard it.

My venue has a very short aisle, and this particular piece of music is quite long. I have considered hanging around outside until the part where the music swells into its main bit (sorry thats as musically technical as i get) but I am thinking that everyone will be standing waiting for me to walk in unaware of my dramatic entrance plans and instead think that I am outside having second thoughts or something.

I know that if i got a string quartet in they would be able to rearrange the peice to be shorter, but I can't afford one and will be making do with the venue co-ordinator standing in the wings with a CD player Confused

H2B suggested we use this piece of music for the register signing as we will have time for it to be played in its full duration. But I have always dreamed of walking down the aisle to Cannon.

Perhaps I should re-book the wedding in a cathederal so I have a really long isle Shocked

....ok perhaps not

Suggestions sil vous plait

Derekpen · Joined: 11 Oct 2004 Posts: 20 Location: Chester, Cheshire

The idea of keeping people waiting is not as bad as you may think.

Traditionally Brides are allowed to be late, keeping the Groom waiting has become traditional. A minute or two delay may add tension and focus your guests on what is about to happen.

I had a bride recently insist on waiting, just within vision, partially obscured by a screen, whilst she listened to the entire version of Westlife's "Flying without Wings".

We had started the music when she had left her hotel room. The walk to the chapel only took a minute. She was able to stand there, enjoy her most favourite song of all time, create some nervous tension amongst the congregation, whilst her Groom was content, because he knew what to expect. He knew she was there and that any moment now the music would change and his bride would appear. In this instance she chose, "The Trumpet Voluntary".

The hairs on the back of my neck where bolt upright.

As for your own situation, is there a friend, or maybe your Videographer, or evening DJ that could record a version for you with a Fade-in and fade-out. This way you could rehearse and time the whole thing to perfection.

You may also need more than one piece of music for signing the register. I find that two / three tunes are needed depending on how the registrar handles the situation, allowing professional photographers and videographers ample opportunity to get their shots before inviting any guests to step up and get their photographs.
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titianmac · Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 159 Location: Derby

Good choice babe- SNAP!!!
Very Happy

I know the bit you mean and we've decided it'll work if we send the flower girl and pageboy/mini groomsman, then the 4 bridesmaids, then me and dad!
We're also copying it onto cd and probably doing the fade in fade out thing simply using the volume conrol.... its practically foolproof babe....
only 1 week 2 days for us now so i'll be sure to report back let you know how it pans out Laughing

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SCramb · Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 15

I agree that it is a very lovely peice of music, and if you love it then you should definately incorporate it into the ceremony. Good luck to you titianmac on your day if you have the chance to read this before. Very Happy

Anyone else got a wedding coming up soon?

SCramb · Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 15

Also wanted to mention that if you recall the film "Father of the Bride" The bridal Party walk down the isle to Cannon i.e the mothers then the bridesmaids and then the bride (american stylee) just like titianmac is doing so it must be a good idea

Abbie · Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 13

We have a friend who plays the violin. Bless her she has agreed (as a wedding prezzy) to join with 2 other students of hers and they will be playing me down the isle with .dreams can come true. by Gabrielle. If you listen to the song itself it has alot of strings in the background. Michelle has made her own arrangement of it for us. She played it for us last week, it was so fabulous that every hair stood up on my neck and i absolutely sobbed it was so beautiful. God knows how I will make it down the isle without bursting into tears.

titianmac · Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 159 Location: Derby

Hadn't realised it was father of the bride film music- how funny!

Abbie- that sounds beautiful! I got goosebumps just reading that so can imagine the atmosphere when its played, wow. You are one lucky lady!
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titianmac · Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 159 Location: Derby

Hadn't realised it was father of the bride film music- how funny!

Abbie- that sounds beautiful! I got goosebumps just reading that so can imagine the atmosphere when its played, wow. You are one lucky lady!
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