RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR WEDDING PROCESSIONAL FROM SYDNEY JAZZ BAND THE GRADUATES
When you’re walking down the aisle, the musical accompaniment to your processional may be the most important part of your wedding band music selection. While the tradition is usually to go with a string trio or quartet performing typical classical selections such as (the relatively overdone) Pachelbel’s Canon in D, we have found that many brides are choosing to waltz down the aisle to more upbeat and contemporary jazz selections. Below are some song ideas for your processional that Sydney jazz band The Graduates have performed for many brides over the years.
L-O-V-E
This timeless Nat King Cole classic is a perfect way to liven up the mood of your processional. The upbeat feel of this well-known standard is sure to reflect the positive ambience of the day while helping inject a sense of fun into your walk down the aisle.
Unforgettable
This heartfelt and timeless Nat King Cole classic will add a touch of class to your wedding processional. With lyrics such as “Unforgettable in every way, and forever more that’s how you’ll stay”, this song perfectly reflects the sentiment of your big day and has proven to be very popular with brides in the past.
What a Wonderful World
This 1967 ballad made famous by Louis Armstrong is usually more popular as a bridal waltz, however The Graduates have performed this number for wedding processionals in the past. It is a well-known tearjerker and is sure to bring elegance and charm to your walk down the aisle.
Moon River
This well-known standard by Henri Mancini is a beautiful jazz ballad that Sydney wedding band The Graduates performs as a waltz in ¾ time. Made famous by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, this song is sure to captivate your audience as you waltz your way to the alter.
The Nearness of You
This beautiful jazz ballad was written in 1938 by Hoagy Carmichael, however many brides may be more familiar with the popular Norah Jones version, which The Graduates have performed in the past with just vocals and piano. The lyrics of the song perfectly capture the sentiments of your occasion while the ethereal melodies and harmonies are perfectly suited to a processional.
Your chosen song for your processional is one of the most important aspects in creating the right ambience and feel for your special day. Please feel free to get in touch with us for any help you may require with your wedding music. We look forward to helping you plan your perfect wedding music and creating musical memories on your special day that will last a lifetime!
Michael Walder (Manager)