I had a lot of fun picking out music for the ceremony and for the seating and cocktail hours. . . I’m leaving the rest to the DJ. He is, after all, a professional. All I’ve told him is “lots of Journey; a little Sir Mix-a-Lot and we’ll be all good.”
I spent a good amount of time Googling other’s playlists to find the right music, and then spent even more time combing my library, so I thought someone out there might benefit from my time spent.
Adam has an affinity for the Royal Tenenbaums, so for the processional we’re using “Mothersbaugh’s Canon.”
For the recessional, I chose “First Day of My Life” by Bright Eyes. I really thought it fit the mood and tone of the wedding. It’s both of our second weddings – but it’s the right wedding. The right choice. The eyes-wide-open choice.
. . . And so I thought I’d let you know
. . . That these things take forever
. . . I especially am slow
. . . But I realize that I need you
. . . And I wondered if I could come home
As for the seating time and cocktail hour, here are a few more selections from the list:
My Morning Jacket – Golden
The Decemberists – Bachelor and the Brid
Sun Kil Moon – Lost Verses
Fleet Foxes – White Winter Hymnal
The Darkness – I Believe in a Thing Called Love
Devendra Barnhart – Lover
Iron & Wine – Love and Some Verses
Wilco - I’m the Man Who Loves You
The Black Keys – Act Nice and Gentle
Reigning Sound – When You Touch Me
The Pixies – Here Comes Your Man
M. Ward – Never Had Nobody Like You
Arcade Fire – In the Backseat
Contantines – Islands in the Stream
And there are more that my brother expertly picked out of his extensive (to say the least) indie catalog for us. Let me know if you want the full list.
