[MoreCowbell]

We are getting married in October and can't think of a song for our first dance. We are getting married at the Essex House in New York City and we are very outgoing people. We DO NOT want a common song that people use for their first dance...an example of this would be "Wonderful Tonight" or anything by Barry White. We want something poignant but different...

We thought about using "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" because we didn't think anybody our age would have used it(I’m 30, she's 27) but alas, her parents went to wedding this weekend with many of the same people who will be at ours and it was used, so back to the drawing board.

Any ideas???

[KennyVendetta]

"At Last" by Etta James

Here are the Lyrics...

At last, my love has come along
My lonely days are over
And life is like a song
Oh, yeah, at last
The skies above are blue
My heart was wrapped up in clovers
The night I looked at you
I found a dream that I could speak to
A dream that I can call my own
I found a thrill to rest my cheek to
A thrill that I have never known
Oh, yeah when you smile, you smile
Oh, and then the spell was cast
And here we are in heaven
For you are mine
At last

You will not go wrong!!

I think amazon.com has an audio sample. It's a jazzy song. Everyone will have a smile on their faces when they hear it.

[vladinecko]

i just went to a wedding and they danced to sinatra's "my way" which was kind of weird but reflected both their personalities really well.

[NaTuReB0Y]

http://www.blueyze.us/fromthismoment.html

From this Moment by Shania Twain

I do swear, that I'll always be there
I'd give anything and everything
And I will always care

~ * ~ * ~

Through weakness and strength
Happiness and sorrow
For better, for worse
I will love you
With every beat of my heart

~ * ~ * ~

From this moment, life has begun
From this moment, you are the one
Right beside you, is where I belong
From this moment on

~ * ~ * ~

From this moment, I have been blessed
I live only, for your happiness
And for your love, I'd give my last breath
From this moment on

~ * ~ * ~

I give my hand to you with all my heart
I can't wait to live my life with you
I can't wait to start
You and I will never be apart
My dreams came true
Because of you

~ * ~ * ~

From this moment, as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing, I wouldn't give
From this moment on

~ * ~ * ~

Ohhhhhhh

~ * ~ * ~

You're the reason I believe in love
And you're the answer to my prayers
From up above
All we need is just the two of us
My dreams came true
Because of you

~ * ~ * ~

From this moment, as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing, I wouldn't give

~ * ~ * ~

From this moment, I will love you
As long as I live
From this moment on

[Nikki]

Somewhere Over the Rainbow is the best though! I have the lyrics in my myspace lol.

[bringsmewomen]

Enter Sandman. Metallica.

[KennyVendetta]

Originally Posted by bringsmewomen

Enter Sandman. Metallica.

[chongki]

Love Moves In Mysterious Ways - Julia Fordham

by Julia Fordham

Who'd have thought
This is how the pieces fit?
You and I
Shouldn't even try making sense of it
I forgot How we ever came this far
I believe we had reasons
but I don't know what they are
So blame it on my heart, oh
Love moves in mysterious ways
It's always so surprising
When love appears over the horizon
I'll love you for the rest of my days
But still, it's a mystery
How you ever came to me
Which only proves
Love moves in mysterious ways
Heaven knows
Love is just a chance we take
We make plans
But then love demands a leap of faith
So hold me close
And never let me go
'Cause even though we think we know
which way the river flows
That's not the way love goes, no
Love moves in mysterious ways
It's always so surprising
When love appears over the horizon
I'll love you for the rest of my days
But still, it's a mystery
How you ever came to me
Which only proves
Love moves in mysterious ways
Like the ticking of the clock
two hearts beat as one
But I'll never understand
the ways it's done
Love moves in mysterious ways
It's always so surprising
When love appears over the horizon
I'll love you for the rest of my days
But still, it's a mystery
How you ever came to me
Which only proves
Love moves in mysterious ways
Love moves in mysterious ways

[Neil]

I'd say "End of the Road" by Boyz 2 Men sums up marriage perfectly.

[chongki]

Originally Posted by bringsmewomen

Enter Sandman. Metallica.

You can also go with Candy Shop 50 Cent J/k

[StewtheBassman]

"Rainbow" is a sad, kind of poignant song for me.

I second the Twain song that NatureBoy proposed. I've played at many weddings and while "From this Moment" is requested from time to time I don't find it common nor tacky.

Congratulations! Enjoy your wedding, it's a time for sharing your joy and love with your friends and Maker (and 300 of your parents' best friends as well LOL!!)

[just4kickz]

haha you dont wanna hear my suggestions

[huchung]

How about the "thong song"? Joking aside, how about John Legend's "Stay With You". Its very jazzy, mellow, and almost perfect for your situation....

http://www.lyricsdomain.com/10/john_..._with_you.html

Oh I'll stay with you through the ups and the downs
Oh I'll stay with you when no one else is around
And when the dark clouds arrive
I will stay by your side
I know we'll be alright
I will stay with you

Though relationships can get old
They had a tendency to grow cold
We have something like miracle
Yeah, I'll stay with you

[BMW F22]

What was that one song that was in Family Guy?? The one episode when Peter went to play golf instead of spending the anniversary with Louis. At the end there was a song playing...Either that or


Backstreet Boys- No one else comes close

When we turn out the lights
The two of us alone together
Something's just not right
But girl you know that I would never
Ever let another's touch, come between
The two of us
'Cause no one else will ever take your place

Chrous:
No one else comes close to you
No one makes me feel the way you do
You're so special girl to me
And you'll always be eternally
Every time I hold you near
You always say the words I love to hear
Girl with just a touch you can do so much
No one else comes close (ohhh)

[chongki]

Originally Posted by BMWE90

What was that one song that was in Family Guy?? The one episode when Peter went to play golf instead of spending the anniversary with Louis. At the end there was a song playing...Either that or

Family Guy = Baby I Love Your Way - Peter Frampton

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by MAC1229

Family Guy = Baby I Love Your Way - Peter Frampton

Ah there we go. Thank you!! :rocks:

That song might be right for the occasion.

[MoreCowbell]

Originally Posted by bringsmewomen

Enter Sandman. Metallica.

LOL.

Some have also requested "Highway to hell"

[MoreCowbell]

Excellent Suggestion so far. I will play some of them tonight for the better half.

Keep going.

[EOE90]

that song "shake your groove thang"

[BMW F22]

man there are a lot of songs you can play at your wedding.

But "A moment like this" is perfect for you first dance.

[luckystrike]

play that funky music white boy!, it think it will add some grove n your dance

[mava330]

One of my favorite all time Jazz standards:

My Romance:

My romance doesn't have to have
A moon in the sky
My romance doesn't need
A blue lagoon standing by
No month of may, no twinkling stars
No hide away, no softly guitars

My romance doesn't need
A castle rising in Spain
Nor a dance to a constantly
Surprising refrain
Wide awake I can make
My most fantastic dreams come true

My romance doesn't need a thing but you
My romance doesn't need a thing but you

PS: I've conducted a few business meetings at the Essex House. VERY VERY posh and elegant location. Congratulations!!!