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Best Classical Music for Weddings

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When planning a wedding, many couples focus on what people will see. They focus on the wedding gown, the decorations, and selecting the perfect venue. The music that guests will hear upon arrival and during the ceremony doesn’t receive as much attention during wedding planning. Many couples simply choose the most popular pieces without considering different options. The best classical music for weddings helps set the mood and complements the atmosphere of the ceremony.

Classical music selections are played when guests enter and are seated, before the wedding procession, and during the bride’s entrance. The prelude music is for the time when guests are arriving and are seated. Several classical music songs are popular selections for prelude music. However, the couple should not feel limited to selecting one of the most common pieces. The selection of wedding music is a chance for couples to express themselves and select what pieces best accentuate their special day.

If you are looking for ideas, some of the common prelude music selections include Clair de Lune by Debussy, “Spring from Four Seasons” by Vivaldi, and Ave Verum Corpus by Mozart. Music by Johann Sebastian Bach are popular for the prelude. Some of his music often chosen for preludes include “Arioso,” “Air on G String,” “Jesus, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” and “Suite for Solo Cello.”

Couples typically select a piece to be played during the bridesmaid processional before the music is played for the bride’s entrance. Popular bridesmaid processional classical music includes “Canon in D” by Johann Pachelbel, “Prince of Denmark’s March” by Jeremiah Clarke

The most popular wedding march is the “Bridal Chorus” by Richard Wagner is the traditional wedding march song. The traditional choice for the recessional after the ceremony includes the “Wedding March” by Felix Mendelssohn, “Hornpipe Water Music” by Handel, and “Ode to Joy” by Beethoven.

Some couples choose unusual pieces to play during the weddings. Instrumental versions of a favorite song that is played by an orchestra is a nontraditional option. If a modern song has significance to the couple, an instrumental version is a way to include it into the prelude or  ceremony music selections. There is no reason for a couple to conform to the most expected classical music choices if something else would be better suited as part of their special day. Popular instrumental versions of modern music which often is played during weddings includes Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole and All You Need is Love by The Beatles.

A wedding is a serious matter, but it is also a celebration. Many classical music for weddings combine the solemn retrospection of a life-changing ceremony with the joy associated with the celebration of love. Couples can sample numerous classical music pieces and choose which they think best sets the tone for their weddings. For more information about planning the perfect wedding, browse our blog for helpful tips for creating the perfect wedding.

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For the Mother of the Bride

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As the mother of the bride, you are looking to be beautiful when you share the special day that your daughter has been looking forward to her whole life. Naturally, it will be a bittersweet moment because you know that your little girl has grown up and is now an adult, but you will be thrilled that she has found happiness.

Choosing the Perfect Dress

When you are looking for the perfect dress to share her special day in, there are many to choose from and a variety of styles that will make any woman look her best. The first and most important thing to do is to get to know the taste that your daughter so that you will be able to choose a dress that she will love.

You should also look for a dress that will compliment her and the colors that she has chosen for the wedding. You can also keep in mind the style of the wedding that she has chosen. If she has chosen something formal, you should choose a dress that matches this style. The same goes for a more casual wedding.

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Next, you should consider whether you plan to wear the dress again or if it is a one-time affair. If you only plan to use it one time, you may want to consider choosing a dress with a little bit of a less expensive price tag. This portion is entirely up to you and what your budget is, but you will find that there are many different price ranges depending on the style and designer that you are choosing from.

You should also consider the style of the dress that you are choosing and the age that it will make you appear. While some dresses are intended to make the mother of the bride appear older and more formal, there are also some younger options to choose from as well. You can get your daughter’s opinion for this decision so that you will match her style and taste.

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Most importantly, make sure that the dress that you choose is a color that compliments the color that your daughter has chosen for her wedding. Remember that you will be standing next to her on her big day and posing for pictures with the wedding party. It is best to choose a dress color that will look good in these pictures and that will not make you appear out of place.

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Finally, you will need to select your shoes. It is typical for the shoes that you wear to match the dress color. Make sure that they are comfortable, especially if you are older, because you are likely to be standing quite a bit throughout the day.

One of the best things about being the mother of the bride is getting the opportunity to choose the dress that you will be wearing on your daughter’s big day. In order to make the process fun and exciting for both you and your daughter, it may be a good idea to spend a day with your daughter choosing your dress and accessories. This will give you a chance to bond with your daughter before her big day and give the pair of you a special memory to share for the many years to come.

Best for Bride

Best for Bride is a bridal store that offers a one-stop experience for all things bridal. They are located in Ontario and currently have four locations to choose from. Among the many items that they have to choose from, Best for Bride specializes in wedding gowns as well as mother of the bride dresses. They are the perfect location to find everything that you need to make your daughter’s special day the best day of her life.

 

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Wedding Technology: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Emails and texts often replace letters and personal conversations. How has technology impacted weddings? Technology can be helpful to the couple as they plan their big day, but some traditions should not be replaced by a technological alternative. Which tech trends are appropriate for a wedding?

Wedding Planning

The process of wedding planning is where tech really shines. There  are several ways that couples can use technology to make the wedding planning process more efficient and even fun. Create a Pinterest board and start pinning wedding ideas early in the process. As you make decisions about wedding decor, dresses, cakes, and other wedding details, you can edit the Pinterest board to reflect your choices. You can share the board with certain people or keep it private.

Do you have relatives who offer way too much advice on what the wedding should be like? Add them to a Pinterest board, not necessarily the one you are using to narrow your choices. When the imposing relatives give advice, ask them to pin it on the board. You may find something you like. If not, at least the relatives feel that their voice was heard.

Google Docs can be helpful for wedding planning. A document can be created with a To Do list or wedding planning ideas. The document can be shared with others you trust to help you complete the To Do list or provide feedback on ideas.

Invitations

While a Facebook Invite might be appropriate for a picnic or birthday party, it is not acceptable for a wedding. The social media butterflies may feel inclined to forgo the traditional invitations for a quick Facebook Event listing, but this impersonal, one-size-fits-all option is not the best choice for weddings. The traditional invitations are one way to introduce the wedding to your guests.

Traditional wedding invitations show the couple’s style and personality. The social media invite for weddings is so impersonal that guests are bound to feel cheated. Receiving invites to a wedding by any computer tech method such as social media, email, or text comes across as lazy and cheap.

Wedding Attendance

As a general rule, internet tech does not belong at the wedding ceremony. Brides and grooms should not be texting or tweeting during the ceremony. Believe it or not, those things have happened! There are some cases when internet technology has assisted in the big day. When a beloved relative such as a parent is too ill to attend the ceremony, the relative can still attend with the help of Skype and a laptop or tablet.

Sharing Wedding Photos

The internet is great for sharing photos or video of the wedding. Instead of adding this to the seemingly never-ending list of responsibilities, consider asking a friend or relative to take on the job of posting the photos to a wedding blog, Facebook, or other photo-sharing option.

Technology has its place in day-to-day life. Some use of wedding technology is helpful. We use technology to learn about wedding trends and to coordinate the wedding planning with friends and relatives. When deciding whether or not to use technology to replace a tradition, consider if the tech alternative will improve the wedding or if guests may be offended by its use. Will the technology enhance the personality and flair of the big day or come across as impersonal?

For more tips about wedding planning and the use of wedding technology, please see this article about Planning a Wedding like a Professional which includes a tip about wedding planning software.

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Planning Your Wedding Food Service

Food is becoming an increasingly important part of any wedding reception. Let’s face it, there are people out there who will judge your wedding by the quality of the food you serve, whether they should or not. The good news is that there are so many options when it comes to serving great food to your wedding guests. You are no longer confined by tradition to a sit down, plated meal consisting of gourmet dishes if that is not what you are looking for.

These days farmer’s markets have become a big deal. Many restaurants now work with local farmers markets to get their produce, dairy products and more. You can choose to have your wedding catered by a restaurant that does get their ingredients from farmer’s markets. Not only will this make it more likely the ingredients used in your wedding dishes will be fresh you will also be helping to give back to the community by supporting the agriculture in your area. When you serve farmer’s market meals at your wedding you can capture the mood using wildflowers in mason jars to serve as centerpieces and/or wedding favors and by choosing rustic décor for your reception.

It’s becoming increasingly common these days to turn your wedding reception into a “serve yourself” kind of event. Self-serve stations can be used for the dinner itself or to provide your guests with something of an interactive dessert bar. It’s a great way to give your guests the opportunity to create their own ice cream sundae or banana split. You can even use it to allow guests to prepare their own wedding favors. One way to do this is to offer different types of popcorn or candy that your guests can mix together to take home.

Even wedding cakes are undergoing a makeover for 2015. This trend started in 2014 and will continue into next year’s weddings. Wedding cakes are becoming more detailed as many brides are choosing to take an aspect of their dress, like diamonds or lace and recreate the look and feel of the materials on their cake. You could instead choose to tie your wedding cake in with your invitations or even with the décor you have chosen for your special day.

Wedding refreshments are about more than just food; the drinks you serve your guests are just as important. Sticking to the old standby drinks is yesterday’s news. Today’s brides and grooms are having signature drinks created for themselves. The drinks created just for you and your groom should in some way reflect something about your relationship. For example, if you two met at a coffee shop, have a drink created for your wedding that uses coffee flavored liquor. The possibilities for creating unique drinks are limitless. Some brides are even choosing to have mixed drinks served that are the color of their bridesmaids’ dresses.

For more ideas on how to plan every aspect of your wedding, visit Best For Bride.com.