Music is a universal language, it moves us, inspires us, it lifts us up when we are down, it comforts us when we feel alone, it connects us when we're estranged, it forges commonality where none existed. Music plays a key role in our daily lives; it distracts us from our homicidal thoughts resulting from the exhausting traffic on a typical day in LA on the dreaded 405 or the abhorred 101. Music makes the tediousness of laundry and housework suddenly become alive and pleasurable, music is my ally when I'm soothing my baby to sleep. As a Dancer, Music is vital to my very essence; I am just a lonely mover without it...my movement may be the expression of who I am, of my soul; but music is the poetry that binds it all together. Music bridges the gaps that society, culture, religion, politics, economics, status, and biases impose. And perhaps there is no more important an occasion for Music to unravel our emotions than at a wedding. And so, at least in my case, the music that we select for our special day; from the bridal party procession to last dance song, take careful thought and delicate planning and I apologize in advance if more than one blog happens to surface in relation to the songs and music that I'm considering.
Our wedding theme is Vintage French Country; inspired greatly by my time in the Champs de Melisey (which I have raved about in the past) and also inspired greatly by Alex and I's tastes and experiences as a couple. Since the theme is largely French from decor, to location, to color scheme, to cake; it follows that at least part of our song selection be French. And so it also follows that La Vie En Rose be on the playlist of course! However, I also want songs that are personal to Alex and I as a couple, songs that speak to our guests and instill in them fun and the irresistible itch to dance, and songs that perhaps instill a bit of nostalgia. I want our guests to feel the journey of our life together thus far and the life we have yet to live as much as I want them to be reminded of their happiness and their joy as we share our happiness with them. As time progresses, I will post a song I'm considering or perhaps have decided definitively on with a (hopefully) short blurb as to why I'm considering or choosing that particular song. However, I invite you to make suggestions; this is after all, about all of us embarking on an emotional experience in Music... And even if we don't use your suggestion in our wedding, I think it's nice to pause and enjoy a song that moves us or think about lyrics that have a special meaning for us, or even just hum a catchy tune that always gets our tush moving :)
