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I have gone through some internal debates on how to handle my last official recap. After thinking long and hard (that’s what she said), I came across an article in the LA Times where the co-writer of the movie 500 Days of Summer states that “every relationship has a soundtrack.” How true!
Now, I know that everyone has different taste in music, but I personally love the songs we chose for our wedding reception and I feel that each one of them very well represents the many facets of my relationship with Mr. Peony, as well as our relationship with our families and friends.
wedding party intro: “Just Like Heaven” by The Cure
first dance: “For Once in My Life” by Michael Bublé
combined father-daughter mother-son dance: “To Sir, With Love” by Lulu
cake-cutting: “My First, My Last, My Everything” by Barry White
As a result, I have decided to divide our reception into four entries so that I can let the songs and selections from their lyrics tell the story of the Peonies’ reception.
(all photos by Danny Weiss)
Please play the songs as you go through these photos - they are the soundtrack of our relationship, our wedding, and our lives. Enjoy!
Just Like Heaven
Just Like Heaven (2006 Remastered LP Version) - The Cure
Show me how you do that trick
“The one that makes me scream” she said
“The one that makes me laugh” she said
And threw her arms around my neck
“Show me how you do it
And I promise you I promise that
I’ll run away with you
I’ll run away with you”
Spinning on that dizzy edge
I kissed her face and kissed her head
And dreamed of all the different ways I had
To make her glow
You
Soft and only
You
Lost and lonely
You
Strange as angels
Dancing in the deepest oceans
Twisting in the water
You’re just like a dream
You
Soft and only
You
Lost and lonely
You
Just like heaven…
What would you say is the soundtrack/song of your life and relationships?
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That was great…. I think everyone should post a song to listen to with each post. What kind of mood they’re in, etc.
Your pictures are lovely!
I’m walking down the aisle to a verson of just like heaven… my favorite song. 
The mood of the song goes perfectly with your photos. I feel like I was there!!
What a great concept! I have no idea what the soundtrack to our relationship would include, but you have started a very interesting conversation in this household! Thanks and congrats!!
so lovely =) how funny that right when i was reading your post, i was listening to my iTunes and the song “Say it Again” by Marie Digby came on…it’s so amazing, if you have not heard it before:
“Thing about you is you know just how to get me
You talk about us like there`s no end in sight
The thing about me is that i really want to let you
Open that door and walk into my life”
I LOVE that you did a “that;’ what she said” joke AND I really enjoyed playing the song during your recaps!
Wedding Soundtracks are so important. Thanks for sharing yours!
awww….i love! love! love! the cure;-D and, “just like heaven” is one of my faves!! i love how everyone looks sooooo happy!!
Aww, I love that you embedded the song in your post. (And, like d’orsay, I liked the “That’s what she said” joke, too!)
I love how you looked into the lyrics while picking your songs. It is a beautiful way to make your day that much more special!
This is a fun post! I love the music. You both looked so happy and your parents are adorable!
Hearing the moviemakers talk about the soundtrack is the reason I saw that movie. Love it! You have some really great choices that really add to your photos and tell your story, and I’m sure — made a great personalization to your day!
I love this!!! Just Like Heaven was a must play for us, not only because we love the song, but one of our guests (who’s name is Kevin) is a huuuge Cure fan and likes to think of the song title as “Just Like Kevin”. We just had to play it for him, too!
i loved listening to the music while scrolling through. Puts us right there with you!
Also your parents looked so cute and excited when they entered!
Ahhh “Just Like Heaven” is one of my all-time favorite Cure songs, and probably one of my all-time favorite songs, period Great photos, as always!
Genius idea of doing your final recaps this way. It has the same feeling of when you’ve just seen a good movie at the cinema and you stay to listen to the music and watch the credits roll. Gotta love it!
***Sigh*** your reception venue is absolutely gorgeous!
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Mrs. Peony, New York
Age and Occupation: 27, Marketing Coordinator
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, QA Engineer
Engagement Date: June 28, 2007
Wedding Date: April 18, 2008
Venue: The Fountainhead
Blogging Since: August 7, 2007
About Me: Both Mr. Peony and I are huge computer nerds, and our conversations usually consist of the latest gadgets, programming languages, and video games. At the same time, I can also be very girly with an obsession with handbags, makeup, and high heels. And art! I've studied studio art extensively, almost majored in art history, and freelance as a web and graphics designer. Mr. Peony and I are having a ball of a time planning a wedding for 250(!) guests, doing our best to infuse our personalities (geeky chic) with the wishes of our very traditional Asian parents.
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