One of the pieces at DDs wedding was the Olympic theme song…you all know it. But it is actually Buglers Dream.
And another was the theme to Masterpiece theater which is really “Rondeau” composed by French composer Jean-Joseph Mouret (1682-1738).
Both are very recognizable classical pieces with an association to something else.
I personally like that masters golf song a lot better than Here’s Comes the Bride.
They are switching to Here Comes the Bride at that point.
It’s going to be fine. The music at a ceremony goes by very quickly. Frankly, most people in the audience don’t even know the tunes being played. Even if they didn’t switch to Here Comes the Bride…everyone would figure out the Bride was walking down the aisle.
Ours is a musical family all around. We took a lot of time choosing music with the bride and groom…and my son and the father in law who played it all. I’m quite sure no one remembers the music…at all…except them…and us.
Listening to the “Augusta” song on Youtube right now. I don’t watch golf, kind of hate golf, and I found the music lovely. I really don’t think it will be a problem.
If you don’t watch golf, you wouldn’t notice. But a fair number of people do (I do), and it is instantly recognizable in the first few notes.
Really @intparent it’s going to be fine.
Are you going to have a videographer? If so, that music (you don’t like) would be forever memorized. Just saying.
There are a lot of songs out there, I think you can all find some music you could agree on.
D1 & her now husband had songs (singers) that were absolutely no way (like Disney music) and I had mine, we compromised.
I think if intparent has issues with some music then the B&G can respect that.
My younger s, who isn’t usually one to gush, gushed over and over about how his wedding was everything he/they wanted, and he thanked us profusely, over and over. And over.
Its THEIR wedding. Let them enjoy it, and you enjoy how happy and appreciative they are. That’s what you want to remember 20 years from now, not what music was played.
I do not watch golf and I just listened to the theme song. It is actually kind of pretty. 
But if intparent really doesn’t like, I think the kids should respect it.
I think songs with lyrics that are popular music are more problematic than an instrumental piece that the bride and groom really like…that honestly sounds like a new piece of classical music. Heck…in 20 years when they watch that video…it could be a recognized piece of classical music.
H’s niece recently had a “Mario-themed” wedding. Well, actually just the reception. Cake toppers, favors, and centerpieces- -which my daughters and I made --16 of them-- a couple hours before the wedding because H’s sis, who’d promised to make them, didn’t . Each one had 19 pieces that had to be cut/taped/glued, etc. to assemble. Without even a sample or sketch. Just a brief explanation from Sil before she ran out the door to buy more supplies because she’d completely miscalculated what was needed. Oh, and H couldn’t help us because he was asked by the same sis to take her 20yo son to the thrift shop. Kid had flown in from oos with no dress clothes. He was doing a scripture reading at church. A couple hours before the ceremony he realizes he needs a shirt/tie/decent pants? Meanwhile H’s bil’s bil has to be sent out to yet another store to buy more forgotten supplies for the centerpieces. And H’s sis, still shopping, kept calling/texting me, “Do you think I should get all white lights??Or some white and some colored? And how many more sheets of that foam did you say to get? And can you call bil’s bil and tell him to get some AA batteries because these new lights don’t come with…” and that’s not even all of it! PTSD just thinking about that afternoon.
H’s other sister was in charge of the programs. She arrived with them about 10min. after the ceremony started. Glaring/funny error on the front cover. People picked them up on their way out of the church. (Yes, H’s family is always like this, and yes, we live far, far away to avoid getting sucked into the vortex of chaos. )
The ceremony was standard. No Mario in church–though a couple guests wore costumes. Catholic church has rules about what type of music can be used. I’ve never heard the Wedding March at an actual wedding- -only on TV/in movies.
I was so fortunate that DIL wanted DD to sing the songs at their wedding. She asked for my opinion. They did not have a religious ceremony so I asked her what the story ark of the cermenony would be and then the songs slid right in to move it along. It was a combination of classical and contemporary songs and was beautiful
That Augusta music has been playing at least for the last 20 years with the tournament, and likely will play for as long as the tournament exists. It isn’t just passing.
“And it’s months from now. right? They may share ideas with friends and sibs, get some reactions.”
Kind of like those baby names you initially consider then you come to your senses.
I don’t recognize the Masters song because I don’t watch golf but found it very schmaltzy.
When is this wedding? I thought a previous post said it was in a month.
@atomom - What a whirlwind! Got dizzy just reading along! And while most might not have picked that theme, obviously it was meaningful to the bride and groom.
It is Sept 29… 5 weeks from yesterday. There is time, but D seems quite “this is the way we are doing it”. Wish I’d pushed a little more earlier to be involved in what they were doing. Honestly, D has been VERY focused on the venue, food, lights, DJ, centerpieces, dresses, hairstyles, bachelorette party, etc. And she doesn’t do deeper emotion very well (think more Wills and Kate than Harry & Meghan). So I feel like she’s possibly been less attentive to these parts of the event in some ways. The officiant is the mom of a childhood friend who is a priest – D and fiancé have met with her and been working on the service, but not sure if she has provided any “railings” to help steer them. Or whether the music and readings have even been discussed with her. I don’t have any doubts about them as a couple. They’ve been dating for almost 10 years and live together now. But it actually isn’t too surprising that the actual ceremony has been a bit… is “outsourced” the word I’m looking for?
I think grooms often don’t get a lot of choices in the wedding. Usually the bride gets to pick the colors and the flowers and the location and the food. I’d let this choice go and just be grateful his sport is golf and that he didn’t ask for NASCAR flags to be waved as they approached the ‘finish line’ or the theme from Rocky.
Yes…that was my point…in 20 more years…it will be a recognizable piece of contemporary classical music.
Really…it’s pretty…and they are using Here Comes the Bride for the bride processional. Once they start playing that, believe me…no one will remember…or care…what was played before it.
