Newer blog post
more in Blog
Older blog post
Newer blog post by Mrs. Stiletto
more by Mrs. Stiletto (oldest)
Older blog post by Mrs. Stiletto
Mrs. Stiletto's Picture
Mrs. Stiletto, Chicago Age and Occupation: 26, Non-Profit/Fundraising Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Engineer and Photographer Engagement Date: March 2, 2008 Wedding Date: September 2009 Venue: The 19th Century Club About Me: My fiance and I love living in the city of Chicago with our cats Basil and Linus, and vow to never move to the suburbs if we can possibly avoid it! We’ve poured ourselves into planning a wedding that reflects our personal style - modern and high contrast with a vintage twist. Blogging keeps me creative, baking keeps me happy, and grande nonfat no foam sugar free vanilla lattes keep me sane.
About Mrs. Stiletto

A Musical Nutshell

September 10th, 2009 @ 12:36 pm by Mrs. Stiletto

Whew! The Stilettos finally have their act together - we’ve chosen all of our special songs for the day, from ceremony to reception. I have to say, it wasn’t an easy task choosing some of these songs - Mr. S and I went back and forth quite a bit.

Bridal Party Entrance

“Just Like Heaven”, Vitamin String Quartet



Processional (MY song!)

“Sound of Settling”, Vitamin String Quartet

I couldn’t find this pesky song on YouTube, so you’ll just have to settle for a link to the Amazon page. Even though the original version of this song by Deathcab for Cutie doesn’t exactly scream “wedding”, it’s gorgeous. Once I heard it, I knew we couldn’t have any other song!

Lighting of the Unity Candle

“Alphabet City”, Clare & the Reasons

I love me some Clare…

Recessional

“Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours”, Stevie Wonder

We finally decided to do something more upbeat than what we were originally going to do, and I’m SO glad. This is a celebration… we’re finally getting marrrrrrriiiiied!!

Entrance to Reception

“Wouldn’t It Be Nice”, The Beach Boys

Cake Cutting

“All I Want Is You”, Barry Louis Polisar

Mr. S chose this one…

First Dance

“Right Red Ankle”, The Decemberists

Love it! Swoon.

Father/Daughter Dance

“The Way You Look Tonight”, Frank Sinatra

I sent Daddy Stiletto a list of song ideas, and asked him to pick whatever he liked, whether or not it was on my list. He came back with this song. We can’t go wrong with a classic!

So, there you have it - the Stiletto wedding day in a musical nutshell. I’m so glad that this is finally done, and I love the flow of the day! All of these songs express us and our musical tastes in one way or another.

Did you spend a lot of time selecting each and every song for your day?

Tags: music |
advertisement below
Newer blog post
more in Blog
Older blog post
Newer blog post by Mrs. Stiletto
more by Mrs. Stiletto (oldest)
Older blog post by Mrs. Stiletto

17 Responses to “A Musical Nutshell”

1.
Miss Slice
Member
Miss Slice (message)  173 posts, Blushing bee

So glad you chose Red Right Ankle…I remember you posting about it a while ago, and hoped that would be your final choice. And I love your other picks too!

 
2.
AbbieOinCO
Member
AbbieOinCO (message)  184 posts, Blushing bee

Love the songs! We used Vitamin String Quartet for our ceremony. It’s a great way to play a more modern song but sound somewhat traditional as well… my uncle, a preacher, didn’t get offended that way!

 
3.
Bee Icon
Bee
Mrs. Peep Toe (message)  1,804 posts, Buzzing bee

Your choices are great!! They remind me of our songs- a touch of traditional but mostly fun.

 
4.
Soon2BeeMrsLewis
Member
Soon2BeeMrsLewis (message)  727 posts, Busy bee

We are using the Vitamin String Quartet at our wedding as well! We are going to be playing it while the guests are boarding the yacht and getting settled before the ceremony with their champagne!

 
5.
BeachBrideT
Hostess
BeachBrideT (message)  1,052 posts, Bumble bee

Wow! Great choices! Music was very time consuming for us as well! It’s hard to get it all perfect!

 
6.
Bee Icon
Bee
Miss Ramen (message)  354 posts, Helper bee

i LOOOVE stevie! your recessional is gonna be so fun!

 
7.
Miss Dachshund
Bee
Miss Dachshund (message)  689 posts, Busy bee

I love that your song choices are a mixture of modern and classic!

Also, “Red Right Ankle” and “All I Want Is You” are two songs that I stuck in my prospective wedding playlist early out.

The Decemberists will probably always be one of my favorites!

 
8.
mander411
Member
mander411 (message)  735 posts, Busy bee

great choices!!! I think it will take me awhile to find all mine - I have too many favorites!

 
9.
Mrs. French Bulldog
Bee
Mrs. French Bulldog (message)  7,706 posts, Bumble Beekeeper

Great choices :) I love that Red Right Ankle song!

 
10.
Bee Icon
Bee
Mrs. Espresso (message)  1,310 posts, Bumble bee

I LOVE the Red Right Ankle Song!!

 
11.
LatteLove
Hostess
LatteLove (message)  5,590 posts, Bee Keeper

I’ve never even heard you first dance song before, but now I’ve listened several times. very sweet.

 
12.
Guest Icon
Guest
Camilla Pereira

I love your choise, but… and about the garter?! :D

Bye from Bazil…

 
13.
Guest Icon
Guest
eva

Good choices. Our recessional was All I want is you. It was perfect.

 
14.
Member Icon
Member
jhguba (message)  242 posts, Helper bee

LOVE “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” as your recessional. I think it will be just as upbeat as you hope!

 
15.
Member Icon
Member
RAllise (message)  498 posts, Helper bee

Love your music choices, especially Just Like Heaven.

 
16.
Miss Poodle
Bee
Miss Poodle (message)  3,386 posts, Sugar bee

I love the songs! Thank you for sharing :) I never heard of any of this songs so it’s so great for me to know more about music for my local guest :)

 
17.
BeachyBride2010
Member
BeachyBride2010 (message)  350 posts, Helper bee

I can’t believe your cake cutting song… My parents had a BLP album (vinyl) and played it all the time for my little brother and I… yes it was the 70’s… I have always remembered the lyrics… (”I need you like a donut needs a hole, like piano’s need fingers, heart and soul”) There were so many other funny cute and ridiculous songs on that record… (”I sneaked into the kitchen in the middle of the night…” thank you for the trip down memory lane :)

 

Leave a Reply


You can also just...

Newer blog post
more in Blog
Older blog post
Newer blog post by Mrs. Stiletto
more by Mrs. Stiletto (oldest)
Older blog post by Mrs. Stiletto

Visit our sister sites eHarmony
Online Dating
eHarmony Advice
Dating Advice
Project Wedding
Wedding Songs
JustMommies
Pregnancy Calendar
Copyright 2004-2012, Weddingbee.com
 

Find your vendors on Weddingbee

Real reviews from brides in your area!

Favors by Weddingbee

  • Favors by season

Shop Now »

Mrs. Stiletto
Mrs. Stiletto

Mrs. Stiletto, Chicago Age and Occupation: 26, Non-Profit/Fundraising Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Engineer and Photographer Engagement Date: March 2, 2008 Wedding Date: September 2009 Venue: The 19th Century Club About Me: My fiance and I love living in the city of Chicago with our cats Basil and Linus, and vow to never move to the suburbs if we can possibly avoid it! We’ve poured ourselves into planning a wedding that reflects our personal style - modern and high contrast with a vintage twist. Blogging keeps me creative, baking keeps me happy, and grande nonfat no foam sugar free vanilla lattes keep me sane.

Boards
Classifieds

Blog Calendar
May 2012
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
293012345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031

Weddingbee Bios
by rescuedogmom
by allison.wengerd
by Trish0708
by SarahHawkins
Wiki
More