This year’s Grammy nominations are out and the word is that it’s going to be a great show! All the nominees for record of the year are unique ranging from pop to folk to R&B. Taking a cue from our Oscars blog post, we’ve dug deep and chosen a song from each nominated artist that we think will be perfect for certain parts of the wedding ceremony and reception. As Grammy-Emmy award winning professionals, we just couldn’t pass up this opportunity! Throughout your wedding, music will be flowing, highlighting moments of your wedding and heightening the emotions of the most important day of your life! Take a look and listen to our picks, courtesy of this year’s “Record of the Year” nominees.
ADELE – MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE
With soft piano chords playing continuously, Adele’s, “Make You Feel My Love” makes the perfect prelude song. Her graceful voice enhances the emotions that are already there, before the ceremony starts. Written by Bob Dylan, the lyrics naturally compliment the moments that will shortly follow!
BON IVER – HOLOCENE
When you listen to Bon Iver’s Grammy-nominated, “Holocene,” you can’t help but notice the steady wave of feelings that come up. From calm, to reflective, to warm, the song opens the door to memories and emotions. This song would be great for a slide show presentation featuring the bride or groom. Get the tissues ready!
BRUNO MARS – REST OF MY LIFE
The title of the song says it all! Bruno Mars, aka Mr. Ballad, will not only ‘catch a grenade’ in the name of love, but will be in love for the rest of his life. This is a great record and we’re sure you and your guests will never forget this moment as the song plays during your first dance.
MUMFORD & SONGS – SHE SAID YES
What better way to kick off the very first moments as man and wife than with a song that literally celebrates your union! Your guests will enjoy it as much as you do, since “She Said Yes” was written to be played right after the ceremony for the wedding recessional. The energy of the song is perfect to get everyone ready for the fun and vibrant reception to follow!
KATY PERRY – CALIFORNIA GIRLZ
Welcome to your wedding reception! Now you and your guests are free to mingle and dance the night away in celebration. “California Girlz” is a consistent hit with wedding DJs, being featured on multiple Top Played lists, and we have a feeling that it’s a hit with bridesmaids too. Whether you’re in California or New York, you can’t help but sing along and have a blast with this song!
There you have it! We hope you’ve enjoyed our choices and don’t forget to tune in to the Grammy’s on February 12. If you’re still searching for music for your special day, check out our website http://www.weddingmusiccentral.com for more wedding song suggestions and original wedding songs from Grammy and Emmy winning hit writers, for all parts of the ceremony, reception and special moments in between!
Black Friday and Thanksgiving go together like mashed potatoes and gravy, turkey and stuffing, bad economy and savings! This year, we decided to do it BIG — 50% off Everything! Starting NOW through Monday. All wedding music downloads, all wedding music CDs (for ceremony, reception), all Gift CDs (great stocking stuffers!), Save the Dates, Thank You’s, iPod Packages, Discount Packages…..we mean everything, no product left behind!
*Discount Details: Your 50% Black Friday discount is good towards ALL items on our website. Just enter coupon code WMCSAVE in the ‘Discount Coupon’ box when you’re checking out. We can substitute, “On Your Wedding Day” with “On This Special Day,” “Merry Christmas,” or “Happy New Year.” If you would like to include a more personalized brief phrase, simply enter your phrase in the ‘comments field’ upon checkout.
Wishing you a wonderful Thankgiving Holiday! ♥ Barbara and Gloria
How do you know when Fall is here? When you look out the window and see vibrant leaves falling. When you step outside and feel the crisp air against your face. And of course, the aroma of pumpkin spice when you step into your favorite coffee shop (mmm….).
The free-spirited summer weddings give way to a wave of heartwarming Fall weddings. With each new season, there are new trends. So in honor of the best apple-picking season of the year, we bring you our Top Fall Wedding Trends!
TREND #1: GREEN, GREEN, GREEN
This Fall, the biggest wedding trend we see is the incorporation of eco-friendly aspects into weddings . This is a trend that we only see growing and eventually becoming a staple in most weddings in the future. The best thing about being eco-friendly is that it’s easy to do! For example, one of the trends we see is holding the ceremony and reception in the same venue. This helps to cut down driving and gas emissions. Isn’t it easier not to have to transport your guests back and forth.
Consider using eco-friendly materials such as invitations and place cards that are made from recycled paper. Feeding your guests organic, pesticide-free locally farmed meals during your reception is a great eco-friendly idea which helps farmers and the environment. Another green trend we see is offering pretty packets of seeds as wedding favors for guests. Getting guests involved like this is a great way to promote a positive environmental cause. And think about all those plants and trees that can grow! Also, the seeds symbolize the beginning of your marriage, as you have planted the seeds of the future at your wedding.
TREND #2: VIDEO IS LOOKING WAY BETTER THAN IT EVER HAS!
They say that nowadays, music and video go hand in hand, and as a wedding music company, we couldn’t agree more! The music in your video sets the tone and emotion throughout each scene. We’re seeing a brand new trend: unique proposal videos and beautifully shot day-of wedding ceremony time lapse videos. Most of the ceremony videos are shot and edited by professional videographers, while the proposal videos are usually done in a more personal style by the groom or bride to be themselves. Both type of videos are generally filmed in HD and this really enhances the viewing quality. Many couples are posting their videos on sites such as YouTube and Vimeo to share with the world. Video is definitely on the rise and looking better than ever before in HD!
Hailed as the “greatest marriage proposal ever,” this groom-to-be made a whole movie trailer with a surprise at the end!
Check out this fabulous day-of wedding video shot and edited by Epic Motion!
TREND #3: GOING HAND IN HAND, DIY /VINTAGE STYLE IS HERE TO STAY
You’ve heard these three letters all year and you’ll keep on hearing ‘em – DIY. Yes, DIY is currently the popular trend in 2011, continuing into 2012. Do-It-Yourself is a creative outlet for self-expression as well as a more cost effective alternative for your wedding. Going hand in hand with DIY, a wedding style we see on the rise is Vintage. By recreating something old, you’re creating something new! Vintage wedding inspirations can range from the dresses and suits you wear, to the overall style of the wedding including table centerpieces, place cards, invitations, fabrics, etc. Vintage weddings achieve the look and feel of a part of the past, a timeless period full of its own unique charm. Bohemian, War Time, Big Band Era, ‘50s Rock & Roll, Southern and Rustic are popular vintage wedding themes. Vintage and DIY go together naturally because they both allow the freedom to create handmade designs. So if you’re on a budget, are detailed oriented or artsy & craftsy, you may just want to consider the DIY route for your wedding!
Check out this Bohemian Vintage wedding inspiration board from Style Me Pretty by clicking on the image below!
Tell us what your favorite trend is and if you’ve incorporated any of these three into your wedding! Also, fill us in on any other trends you’ve spotted that are on the rise. Take care and enjoy that pumpkin spice latte
Wow, summer did just pass us by. Time to change those clocks and wardrobe! Well, we’ve been working long and hard on our new site, which will feature many more special songs for those special moments, as well as *psst* new purchase features, such as creating your own customized CD/playlist!
In anticipation of our new website launch, we are releasing a sample for our NEWEST mother son song, titled, “It Happens In A Heartbeat!” The song was written by our very own, Gloria Sklerov and Barbara Rothstein and sung by Teresa James (who also sung our mother daughter song, “Every Mother’s Dream”). The song was written for the mother son wedding dance and can also be used for various occasions, including a son’s bar mitzvah or birthday. Take a listen below!
As always, we will be announcing the news ahead and keeping you updated here on our blog, as well as on Facebook and Twitter. *Psst again* Make sure to Like us on Facebook, where we’ll be launching a new promo in no time, just for our fans! In the meantime, let us know what you think about the song by commenting or sharing!
With 4th of July right around the corner, there is no better time than NOW, to celebrate the brightest season of the year! With the fabulous weather, the increase of frozen drinks, vibrant styles – it is safe to say that it is officially Summer! (Oh yeah, and don’t forget the sunglasses and flip-flops!) The summer is one of the most desirable times to wed. The beach, the grass, the sunshine, and oh-those-sunsets, all encompass a free-flowing attitude that makes celebrating with loved ones even more relaxed and fun.
Outdoor weddings are definitely on the rise, but even if you’re not having one or attending one, the summer is still one of the most romantic seasons to spend with your sweetheart. Imagine those warm summer nights, basking in the ambiance of the sun setting as you lay with your sweetheart on a hammock, softly swinging side to side. And what would make that moment even more romantic? (Other than a bottle of vintage Chardonnay,ahem)…Music, of course! Adding music to your summer scene will definitely enhance your occasions and make them more memorable.
Below are songs that we think are perfect to add to your summer playlist for your wedding or just to have playing in the background on those special summer nights with your love. Take a listen and let us know which one is your favorite by adding a comment!
If You Do – “Here with friends and family all around.” Great for those warm summer nights, surrounded by all those you love. Also works as a great pop song for your wedding ceremony, written by Grammy-winning songwriters.
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Anywhere You Go – “I come alive, when I look in your eyes, and see what my future will hold.” Commitment in love is apparent right from the first strum of the guitar to the chorus. Also can be used as a Unity Candle ceremony song or wedding reception song.
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If This Isn’t Love – “It must be fate, that brought you to me that night.” This Emmy-nominated song is perfect to celebrate the miracle of finding one another, while watching the summer sunset with your sweetheart. Also great for wedding receptions.
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April showers bring May flowers and of course, graduation season! The energy of Spring is in the air right now with things changing and moving in the right direction and that couldn’t be anymore true than for our graduates!
Whether a high school, college or any other type of school, graduation signifies the beginning of a new journey filled with optimism. This is a moment that will be remembered for a lifetime and for a parent, this is especially true. There’s nothing more fulfilling and emotional than seeing your daughter, who’s grown up right before your eyes, now off to face the world with the knowledge she has acquired.
This graduation season, express the joy you feel as a mother for your daughter with a personalized gift CD.
It’s every mother’s dream to know her daughter’s found her way and that she’s literally a ‘vision of a dream come true.’ From a mother to her daughter, Every Mother’s Dream is a song to let your daughter know how special she is.
Moments like these deserve to be expressed and cherished throughout a lifetime. Express your deepest joy with heartfelt words and let your daughter know exactly how you feel at this special time in her life!
* If you’d like to order a personalized gift CD for your daughter’s graduation,make sure to write “Graduation Day” in the comments box upon checkout so we will know to make a Graduation Personalized CD (and not a wedding gift).
Can a daughter ever have too much gratitude for her mother? We don’t think so. Of course, growing up, there were probably times when you didn’t realize all your mom had done for you, or even gone through for you. And then there were those times you really didn’t appreciate, like being grounded or being lectured (yes, we’ve all been there!)
But remember all the times you got sick and needed someone to comfort you? Mom was there. Or when you needed a shoulder to lean on, Mom was there. You didn’t even have to ask. But somehow, it’s only as we grow up that we begin to realize those simple things mean a lot. Memories of hot chicken soup waiting for you when you weren’t feeling well, or the emotional support you needed that was there without hesitation are reminders of how appreciative we really are for our mothers.
So however you celebrate Mother’s Day this year, know that there’s no such thing as expressing too much gratitude! What better way to express your appreciation for mom than with a beautiful new song written especially for mothers and daughters. There’s nothing like the emotion of a great song, the right combination of ol’ fashioned words and music works every time!
In celebration of Mother’s Day this year, we’re offering a 40% Discount on ALL mother daughter songs AND personalized gift CDs! The discount can be applied to all product options found on our Mother Daughter page: http://www.weddingmusiccentral.com/mother_daughter_songs.php
As well as the personalized gift CDs shown below:
* To Be A Woman (From a daughter to her mother) What better way to honor mom than a song that speaks to her! This song was written as a mutual celebration of your mother daughter relationship and serves as a great tribute to your mother.
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* Every Mother’s Dream (From a mother to her daughter) As mother, you can’t help but think she’s every mother’s dream. Whether your daughter is a mom or serving as a gift from you to her, let her know that she’s a dream come true!
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These songs were made especially for mothers in mind. Happy Mother’s Day from Wedding Music Central! ♥
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With the great duo of James Franco and Anne Hathaway leading the way, this year’s Oscars ceremony was definitely entertaining, to say the least! One category we particularly were interested in was “Best Original Song.” After listening to all the nominated songs, we thought (with our wedding-focused minds), “Hey, these would all fit in some part of a wedding ceremony!” And that is exactly where we have come to. We decided to have our own “Mini Wedding Music Oscars.” So without further ado, the Oscar for Best Wedding Song goes to….
“Coming Home” (from Country Strong) for Best Bride’s Entrance Song
Who doesn’t love a little Gwyneth Paltrow? She’s shown us her many talents with her acting and now (taking a page from hubby Chris Martin), she’s definitely proven herself as a singer with an Oscar nomination! Imagine walking down the aisle to your love as you are finally “coming home.”
“If I Rise” (from 127 Hours) for Best Unity Candle Song
Just listening to this song makes me think of candles! Sung by Dido and A.R. Rahman, this calming, soft tune is perfect for joining your families together during your unity candle ceremony.
“I See the Light” (from Tangled) for Best First Dance Song
What better song to dance your first dance to as husband wife than a duet!? With Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi singing this romantically dreamy yet fun tune, you won’t need to fantasize about being in a fairy tale!
“We Belong Together” (from Toy Story 3) for Best Reception Dance Song
This song didn’t win the Oscar for nothing! Randy Newman really makes you want to get up and dance with this song and we don’t blame him! Also, what better way to celebrate your newly-wed marriage than getting family and friends up on the dance floor?
So, what are your thoughts on the Oscar nominated songs? Would you use any at your wedding? Share your thoughts with us!
Picture this scenario. You’re the bride to be at an outdoor wedding held on a yacht in the afternoon. The weather is absolutely perfect and the light breeze is consistently flowing. The acoustic band, consisting of two guitarists and a flutist are all set, ready to play. Everyone is basking in the momentous sunlight, waiting for your marvelous grand entrance down the aisle.
Sounds almost perfect, right? What could possibly go wrong? Well, the music can be completely drowned out by the relentless droning of the ship’s engines in order to keep the air running. The guests could barely hear the ceremony. As a result, you never knew when to walk down the aisle because you couldn’t even hear the music signaling your entrance! This scenario = yikes!
Believe it or not, this is a true story. It’s hard to believe how much planning and organizing went into this extremely unlucky affair, down to the last detail – except for the acoustics! This is why it is SO important to test out your acoustics before the wedding and to understand potential mishaps that come along with particular outdoor locations.
While the crashing of the waves and the ocean breeze will make for a luscious romantic setting, do keep in mind that the sounds might interfere with the music. Unless you have a small, intimate group of 20-30 people who will actually be close enough to hear the music, the sounds of an acoustic guitar will more than likely be lost. The quiet waters of a lake would be easier to deal with acoustically and would still provide the natural romance you are looking for. There are usually many hotels and inns that have beautiful gardens beside small lakes that are ideal for a romantic wedding.
Keep in mind, outdoor settings can be very difficult acoustically. Live microphones can pick up the slightest sound and amplify it so that if a strong wind starts blowing, the sound will come roaring through the speakers, not only drowning out the music and the words of the ceremony, but destroying the ambiance you have so lovingly planned.
Once you’ve identified the acoustical problems of a location, you can usually overcome them by planning accordingly and being prepared in advance. Make sure to discuss them thoroughly with those that will be involved with the sound and equipment. This is not to discourage you from having acoustical music at your wedding. We agree that the acoustic sound is incredibly beautiful and romantic when successfully done. Just keep in mind the potential downfalls to ensure that your wedding turns out beautifully!
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner (literally!) and as a last minute special, we’re running a promotion for 50% OFF ALL product options for our friendship song, “FRIENDS ARE QUIET ANGELS!” This song has a special meaning for us and expresses the feelings and emotions that we all experience toward our friends.
As a Valentine’s Day gift for your best friend, a gift for your bridesmaid or maid of honor, a birthday gift, or just because – let someone special know that “friends are quiet angels, who fill your life with grace.”
So, how can you receive 50% off? Simply go to our Facebook fan page (http://www.facebook.com/weddingmusiccentral) and “like” us – yes, that is it! After you “like” us, you will see a promo code that you would enter into our “Discount Coupon” box upon checking out on our website. As the saying goes, “With a true friend, even the water you drink together is sweet.”
Welcome to the Wedding Music Central Blog! We’re Multiple Emmy-winner GLORIA SKLEROV and co-writer and partner BARBARA ROTHSTEIN, creators of Wedding Music Central.
As professional songwriters who set romance to music for movies and TV shows, we’ve had to master the art of ‘marrying’ the right music to each ’scene’ …including lots of wedding scenes…to enhance and capture the emotion of each special moment. With our wedding music expertise, our mission is to create that same magic and emotion for your wedding.
If you’re looking for that special song – or as we like to say – “The perfect song for the perfect moment,” listen to our “original and unique” new wedding songs and contemporary arrangements of classical wedding ceremony music. Interested in finding the perfect song for your wedding?
And the Grammy Record of the Year Goes To…
This year’s Grammy nominations are out and the word is that it’s going to be a great show! All the nominees for record of the year are unique ranging from pop to folk to R&B. Taking a cue from our Oscars blog post, we’ve dug deep and chosen a song from each nominated artist that we think will be perfect for certain parts of the wedding ceremony and reception. As Grammy-Emmy award winning professionals, we just couldn’t pass up this opportunity! Throughout your wedding, music will be flowing, highlighting moments of your wedding and heightening the emotions of the most important day of your life! Take a look and listen to our picks, courtesy of this year’s “Record of the Year” nominees.
ADELE – MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE
With soft piano chords playing continuously, Adele’s, “Make You Feel My Love” makes the perfect prelude song. Her graceful voice enhances the emotions that are already there, before the ceremony starts. Written by Bob Dylan, the lyrics naturally compliment the moments that will shortly follow!
BON IVER – HOLOCENE
When you listen to Bon Iver’s Grammy-nominated, “Holocene,” you can’t help but notice the steady wave of feelings that come up. From calm, to reflective, to warm, the song opens the door to memories and emotions. This song would be great for a slide show presentation featuring the bride or groom. Get the tissues ready!
BRUNO MARS – REST OF MY LIFE
The title of the song says it all! Bruno Mars, aka Mr. Ballad, will not only ‘catch a grenade’ in the name of love, but will be in love for the rest of his life. This is a great record and we’re sure you and your guests will never forget this moment as the song plays during your first dance.
MUMFORD & SONGS – SHE SAID YES
What better way to kick off the very first moments as man and wife than with a song that literally celebrates your union! Your guests will enjoy it as much as you do, since “She Said Yes” was written to be played right after the ceremony for the wedding recessional. The energy of the song is perfect to get everyone ready for the fun and vibrant reception to follow!
KATY PERRY – CALIFORNIA GIRLZ
Welcome to your wedding reception! Now you and your guests are free to mingle and dance the night away in celebration. “California Girlz” is a consistent hit with wedding DJs, being featured on multiple Top Played lists, and we have a feeling that it’s a hit with bridesmaids too. Whether you’re in California or New York, you can’t help but sing along and have a blast with this song!
There you have it! We hope you’ve enjoyed our choices and don’t forget to tune in to the Grammy’s on February 12. If you’re still searching for music for your special day, check out our website http://www.weddingmusiccentral.com for more wedding song suggestions and original wedding songs from Grammy and Emmy winning hit writers, for all parts of the ceremony, reception and special moments in between!