Music Part 2: We Need Professional Help

Music Part 2: We Need Professional Help

January 12th, 2011 @ 10:43 am by Mrs. Lox
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Oh yes, yes we do. Now whether that help comes in the form of a DJ, or straightjackets and padded rooms, is debatable. But here’s how last night went down.

First of all, I was already at my wit’s end. We had been pricing out string trios and quartets for our ceremony and cocktail hour. They all turned out to be complete budget busters. But in my determination to take care of this music stuff, I soldiered on. (This is not a problem. World peace is a problem!) And I found a DJ who is on our venue’s preferred list and also costs less for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception than any string quartet did for just an hour and a half. So far, so good.

So Mr. Lox and I went to meet with the DJ. He was all laid back and cool, and to be quite honest I think he was put off by my obsessive need to plan this. I mean, I arrived with a planning guide from his website and a list of questions. He spent the next 30 minutes trying to get me to calm down. The thing is, I was calm. I just really have a vision of the vibe I want this day to have, and I need to make sure I’m going to get it.

Things were going quite well (aside from his face of horror each time I micromanaged another tiny detail) when it happened. We reached a point in the interview where I shared a secret desire for my wedding. I have searched high and low for the lady who gave me this idea, but I’m at a loss. I know it was one of the blogger bees. (I mean, I think. I cannot seem to find any evidence of the blog post that sparked my interest anymore.) Anyhow, I have become absolutely obsessed with having this song in my wedding ceremony.

I have searched high and low for this MP3, and I cannot find it. I was giving up hope. Never mind the fact that Mr. Lox thought I was slightly daffy for wanting this in the first place and perhaps certifiable for being so fixated on it. Still, he mentioned it to the DJ. And what to my wondering ears should…ummm…appear? HE HAS IT. Yes, it was exciting enough for all caps. I believe I squealed in the middle of a Starbucks. Loudly.

And so it is that Mr. Lox and I have decided to hire this DJ. And Mr. Lox has gracefully given in to me and has allowed the above song to be the very last song in our prelude, right before the processional starts. This is why I love this man. Muppets.

Did you ever fixate on one tiny detail of your wedding day? Or am I the only highly irrational and fixated bride out there? Commiserate with me!

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14 Responses to “Music Part 2: We Need Professional Help”

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MissCasey (message) 214 posts, Helper bee

If you really want to have a string trio or quartet, you might check with a local high school. When I was in high school, we would do weddings all the time. Give each kid $40 and dinner or something like that. If you talk to the band/orchestra director, they should be able to get some of the good ones to do it!

1/12/11 @ 10:52 am (reply)

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evorce (message) 74 posts, Worker bee

at first I thought it was crazy and now I can’t stop listening to it. ridiculously catchy haha

1/12/11 @ 10:55 am (reply)

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TheFutureMcBride (message) 4,479 posts, Honey bee

I love it! I was fixated on a tandem bicycle getaway, but, at the last minute, it didn’t happen. Sad, but I probably would’ve ruined my dress. Can’t wait to see how you incorporate this.

1/12/11 @ 11:01 am (reply)

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allee2388 (message) 199 posts, Blushing bee

@MissCasey:

We used to do this too! It was awesome for us, because they usually gave us dinner, as well and $200 for the entire group to play. Great way to save money, imo.

1/12/11 @ 11:25 am (reply)

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Gilneas (message) 1,393 posts, Bumble bee

We used it in our wedding! My husband actually ripped an MP3 from the YouTube clip BUT it also happened that our DJ had it!

It was the last song that played before the real processional started, the end of the prelude. I remember standing in the room and waiting to walk out and hearing it play. It’s a great, fun, memory, and my husband was SO happy! We also used another snippet of a Muppet song - ‘Right Where I Belong’ - during our unity ceremony.

If you want your own personal copy of the MP3, email me and I will send it to you - binarywedding@gmail.com

1/12/11 @ 12:00 pm (reply)

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1/12/11 @ 12:01 pm (reply)

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mdarrah (message) 1,205 posts, Bumble bee

First of all - I LOVEE that you are including that. Its just fun and whimsical and who doesnt love the muppets!?
Second of all - if you can find a bride who DIDNT end up irrationally fixating on at least one detail, I’d be surprised. I was as laid back as they come about our wedding - had general ideas and lots of people who made them into specific realities…. this did not stop a few bridal-brain moments of INSANE fixation on teeny details. Some ended up working out perfect, others… notsomuch. Oh well!

1/12/11 @ 12:15 pm (reply)

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miss.qwerty (message) 895 posts, Busy bee

Kudos to Mr. Lox for remembering to ask, and to the DJ for having the song. It definitely got me smiling -I’ll bet it’ll do the same for your guests (not that they wouldn’t be otherwise, of course!).

1/12/11 @ 12:27 pm (reply)

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junebug12 (message) 399 posts, Helper bee

Too cute! My fiancé’s dad LOVES the muppets, this is seriously almost too perfect. Not to mention.. I’m actually getting married at the same venue you are! And have a sneaking suspicion we’re using the same DJ…

1/12/11 @ 12:29 pm (reply)

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Miss Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

*squee* I love that song! I love the Muppets in general, but I would totally be head-bobbing in my seat if that came on during the ceremony.

1/12/11 @ 1:30 pm (reply)

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lolo7835 (message) 558 posts, Busy bee

I LOVE THAT SONG. We are using it at our reception and I currently sing it to the Mr all the freaking time. I actually have the Muppets take Manhattan soundtrack so if you or your DJ can’t find it I can totally rip it as a Mp3 for you.

1/12/11 @ 1:45 pm (reply)

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AmuseMeMusically (message) 1,079 posts, Bumble bee

I’m fixated on having offbeat bridesmaids dresses! Fortunately, after talking to most of the girls this afternoon, they all seem to be on board….
I’m glad you found your song! I think it’s great people are stepping outside the bounds of what was previously considered “acceptable” bridal music, and getting things that actually express who they are.

1/12/11 @ 8:54 pm (reply)

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LuetzieLady (message) 23 posts, Newbee

Love this song!! And the movie too of course. This one of those few movie wedding scenes that got me all excited for weddings. Fabulous pick!!

1/12/11 @ 11:25 pm (reply)

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geewiz78 (message) 1 posts, Wannabee

I want to use the “He’ll Make Me Happy” song at our wedding, but just the music, not the words. I found an mp3 of it on youtube, but there is no sheet music for it to be played on a piano. I have an old piano teacher I’m going to contact and see if she can transcribe it and play it for the wedding. I’m fixated on this idea and it’s something I can’t let go of. My fiance is game for the idea, so I’m happy about that.

1/13/11 @ 2:42 pm (reply)