Matrimonial Music: Pre-Ceremony Beats

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Mrs. Hippo, New York City/Dallas, TX Age and Occupation: 34, Event Planner for a Non-Profit Fiance's Age and Occupation: 35, Finance IT Engagement Date: August 8, 2009 Wedding Date: March 2011 Venue: Samuel Lynne Galleries and Marc Events About Me: I’m a thirty-something bride living in New York City and planning a modern-ish wedding in Dallas, Texas. I love trashy reality television (Jersey Shore, anyone?), online shopping, Sunday brunch, Central Park, and random celebrity spottings on the streets of Manhattan. While I love NYC, I miss good Tex-Mex, my college friends, central A/C, and being in close proximity to a Target. I’m thrilled to finally be planning an event that’s not work-related and to be marrying my best friend in what I hope will be a unique and personal ceremony followed by a reception with plenty of good food, good drinks, and dancing (regardless if it’s good or not).

Matrimonial Music: Pre-Ceremony Beats

September 27th, 2010 @ 2:10 pm by Mrs. Hippo
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I’ve been thinking about the music to play in the art gallery before the ceremony begins for months. With guests roaming the gallery, it’s a perfect time to put on some tunes that King Hippo and I both love while also setting the tone for the evening. The art gallery also has an amazing sound system that I can plug an iPod into, so that will be super easy. While I could definitely come up with hours of music that would be appropriate, I figure we need roughly 45 minutes or so of pre-ceremony music.

Here are the songs that will likely be on the playlist:

I also love this song, and this video I found on You Tube has some stunning images. You simply have to watch the whole thing:

Oh, I could go on forever, but we’ve reached the 45 minutes. Too bad, right?!

What songs are you playing pre-ceremony?

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9 Responses to “Matrimonial Music: Pre-Ceremony Beats”

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Jennifer5642 (message) 233 posts, Helper bee

We’re picking upbeat and fun love songs like “Love will Keep Us Together” (Capt. and Tennille), “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” (Stevie Wonder), and “How Sweet It Is” (James Taylor). I like the groovy vibe you’ve got goin’ on, though. Very cool and romantic.

9/27/10 @ 3:24 pm (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

I really like that last video/song. It’s one of those that I feel like I’ve heard before but don’t remember where.

9/27/10 @ 3:35 pm (reply)

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lisalew5472 (message) 699 posts, Busy bee

Hippo, I’m loving your music selections!

9/27/10 @ 3:38 pm (reply)

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beth1125 (message) 328 posts, Helper bee

Looove that death cab song. One of our GMs is a singer and he did a cover of it that we’re going to surprise him by playing at the reception

9/27/10 @ 5:20 pm (reply)

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Miss Lioness (message) 817 posts, Busy bee

Love all of these!

9/27/10 @ 9:49 pm (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

All of these are amazing songs. I love that Bright Eyes song so very much!

9/27/10 @ 11:22 pm (reply)

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MissMargie (message) 767 posts, Busy bee

Love the Zero 7 pick!

9/27/10 @ 11:33 pm (reply)

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missRAV (message) 61 posts, Worker bee

OMG. I didn’t think it was possible for me not to know a Jason Mraz song… kind of a Jason junkie. I absolutely love it. Playlist looks fantastic.

9/27/10 @ 11:48 pm (reply)

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