Written by NZ band Crowded House, it’s been an American classic love song for over 20 years. “I’ve always loved the lyrics: ‘It’s not always easy and sometimes life can be deceiving I’ll tell you one thing, it’s always better when we’re together,’” says one bride, who chose it as her wedding song recently. We also recommend you check out the video, which features Bareilles helping two real-life couples delivering proposals. If you’re bored of the same old standards and are looking for modern wedding ceremony songs, one recent bride put us on to “I Choose You”. Bright Eyes – First Day of My LifeĪ favorite amongst the indie set, Conor Oberst’s lyrics are for the romantic realist: “With these things there’s no telling We just have to wait and see But I’d rather be working for a paycheque Than waiting to win the lottery”.
If you’re doubting the emotional power of this ballad, consider this anecdote: “I once started crying at a wedding when-before the ceremony event started-a guy played ‘You Raise Me Up’ on the piano,” says one woman. A duet, complete with a symphony orchestra, there’s nothing subtle about this arching love song.
Initially written with fellow Canadian songstress Celine Dion in mind, Shania Twain has performed this song on every tour ever since it was recorded. Regardless of whether you’re having a modern ceremony or one that’s focused on tradition, here are wedding song ideas guaranteed to touch your soul.
However, the act of settling on songs that will be both meaningful and timeless can sometimes be easier said than done. When you decide to hire a wedding band, one of the most exciting elements is being able to choose the songs that you’ll hear live during your ceremony and reception.
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