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Okay so I'm sure by now everyone has seen the really cool, fun wedding processional to Chris Brown's "Forever" online. Well, my FH thought that was to coolest thing, and he wants us to do something similar. While I think it was really fun to watch, I'd really like to walk down the aisle more traditionally, to Pachelbel's Canon in D. We are pretty much stuck and cannot come up with a compromise. I want to do it my way, he wants to do it his way! We are a fun couple, and he thinks the fun processional is more "us." We don't want to upset each other over something so trivial...we know the main thing is us getting married because of our love, not the way we come down the aisle. What should we do??

Amanda D.

Married: 07/31/2010
Reviews: 6

Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 1:02 PM | Vendors are allowed | Add to My Watchlist | Flag As Inappropriate

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The Potters

Married: 09/12/2009
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Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 1:06 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
What if you did both? Have everyone come out dancing and have a good time. And then everyone goes back and does it all over in the traditional way. Or have your wedding party and FH do the dancing and make it fun, and then when the traditional Canon in D starts, everyone will stand and your can walk down in the traditional way.

The Potters

Married: 09/12/2009
Reviews: 8

Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 1:07 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I also thought this looked really fun but couldn't actually see myself doing it. It is a wedding where you are celebrating love, and I don't see doing the worm down the aisle as romantic. We have a reception for the "fun" stuff.

Analy aka T-waffle

Married: 10/03/2009
Reviews: 6

Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 1:07 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Well, since it is something that he really wants, maybe he can have a really cool entrance of his own, since the groom doesn't usually walk with the processional (or even down the isle). That way you can have the entrance you want, and he can have his.

The Potters

Married: 09/12/2009
Reviews: 8

Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 1:08 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Sorry for all the posts. Could you possibly compromise and do non-traditional music that is more ceremony appropriate and walk down normally. That way you can have unique music but still be traditional. I don't know....good luck!

Future Mrs. J

Married: 10/09/2010
Reviews: 4

Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 1:42 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
What if you did the traditional walk down the aisle and then used the "fun" processional when you enter the reception? That way its a win, win. Also, if you are getting married in a church they may not allow it, then the disagreement ould be a moot point anyway.

RavenK

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Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 1:43 PM
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wowjunkie

Married: 06/12/2010
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Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 1:44 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
How about a fun recessional? As a way to signal that the party is starting? That way you get your traditional walk and he gets his personal touch.

Bri8785

Married: 1+ year ago

Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 1:54 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Or you could do a fun first dance if the traditional dance isn't as important to you as the processional.

Amanda D.

Married: 07/31/2010
Reviews: 6

Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 3:50 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
thanks girls! These are all great ideas and I'll talk with him about them later. Keep em coming!

southerngirl

Married: 12/28/2009
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Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 3:54 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I also agree with the fun RECESSIONAL to get the party started or if the wedding site won't allow it then do a fun entrance to the reception.

Michelle

Squawkbox Sound

Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 4:02 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I was also going to suggest the fun dance after you are pronounced as husband and wife, and walk back down the aisle. That way, you both have your way!

mandi

Married: 03/26/2010

Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 7:59 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I agree that a fun recessional or reception entrance song would be a great compromise. I think my FH might be up for this... we'll have to see. Could be fun :)

Mrs Knight

Married: 09/18/2009
Reviews: 2

Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 8:14 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
You can get some great songs done by an orchestra. Google Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. It gives you that traditional feeling but isn't a traditional song. . Also like someone else said you can have your husband come out dancing. My husband came out to a few bars of another one bites the dust and I came out to the bridal march but done by a bagpiper. our bridal party came out to cannon in D (which pisses me off because this was supposed to have been changed to Everything I do I do it for you done by RPO) Our processional was traditional but with flavor.

Rev. Carleen Burns

"With This Ring" Wedding Ceremonies

Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 10:47 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I'm with wowjunkie on this. JMO, but I think you should enter the ceremony with the dignity that the commitment deserves and exit in the celebratory state!

Sarah

Married: 06/12/2010
Reviews: 5

Posted On: Nov 17, 2009 at 11:18 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I love the idea of the fun RECESSIONAL... it is a perfect compromise... you have the beautiful, dignified ceremony, then at the end, when everyone is gearing up for the reception... it'd be a great way to start it!!!

Mrs. Carmen

Married: 1+ year ago
Reviews: 4

Posted On: Nov 18, 2009 at 12:03 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Betcha I could find you a pretty remix of the cannon. You could still walk down traditionally, but with a more "fun" version of the song. shrug Fair compromise? If you're interested, just send me a message and I'll go see what I can find for you.

Mrs. Carmen

Married: 1+ year ago
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Posted On: Nov 18, 2009 at 12:04 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Or...you can do the traditional walk down the isle, and then dance your way out at the end...

Zephyr

Married: 01/10/2010

Posted On: Nov 18, 2009 at 12:08 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Since we're not using it, I will give you the idea I had before we finalized on using our current dance song. This will be a compromise for you. :) The main theme for Edward Scissorhands. It is a lovely 'waltz' 3/4 time to it that you can have people dance to, and about 3 minutes in I think, it goes to that music you recognize as the 'Ice Dance" song later in the movie. Walking down the aisle to that part is very easy, and a lovely thing to listen to while doing such a thing.

Chris

Bailey Entertainment and Decor Lighting

Posted On: Nov 18, 2009 at 5:28 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I am a DJ and I have been apart of some fun, crazy ceremony's. I had a similar situation that you are in and we decided to do both. The traditional song started about 10-20 seconds worth then the fun song people, bridal party went crazy for about a min then went back to the traditional song for the last few steps to the alter. It worked well with the group and everyone really enjoyed it. The best part it was unexpected. Thank you and good luck. Chris

Ana Romero

Ana Romero Signature Events

Posted On: Nov 18, 2009 at 5:40 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
You can both! You can have a traditional processional and then perhaps do something similar with all the bridesmaid and groomsmen when you enter the reception hall... so instead of just having the DJ introduce you as Mr. and Mrs. and then walk in you could coordinate it with the DJ to play your favorite song and then choreograph it with your FH and whoever else you want in it.

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