Wedding Processional Song Choices From Real Couples

01.03.22

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“Song to the Siren” Sinead O’Connor

The music for Jane and Michelle walking down the aisle was carefully considered. They tell “Jane chose ‘Chapel of Love’, performed by Bette Midler: To capture the mood of celebration of the historic victory of the legal validation of our love. We had friends at the wedding who had been advocating for same-sex marriage for more than 30 years. They were beside themselves for the whole ceremony.

Michelle’s parents and brother walked down the aisle first, followed by Jane’s dad, arm in arm with Jane’s older sister, Ann-Marie, followed by Jane’s bridesmaid and Matron of Honour. We wanted our whole family involved.
Then Jane entered the room solo, she raised her arms in a spontaneous victorious gesture (in part for marriage equality and in part for the magical day to celebrate her love for Michelle). The room erupted in a cheer. Once Jane arrived at the front, the music changed to ‘Song to the Siren’, performed by Sinead O’Connor. The room became engulfed by an atmosphere of love and grace, the flower girls entered, followed by Michelle’s bridesmaid and Matron of Honour.

Then Michelle entered solo in her sparkly red gown and everyone took a collective gasp. It was magical. There was not a dry eye in the room as she walked to Jane waiting at the front.”