One can get crazy in
choosing the repertoire of wedding songs. Even the most tone-deaf in Manila
will hum a romantic tune once in a while, and though we are not as obsessive as
Gloria Pritchett in celebrating the first kiss, first tryst and so on and so
forth, some songs are dearer to the hearts – especially of newlyweds – than
others. Not all are suitable for public consumption though, and there have been
Filipino weddings that are remembered best not for the fantastic wedding
reception at the chosen venue, but more for the colorfully picked wedding
songs.
Gerard and Vanessa | "This is not the end" | same day edit from John de Guzman | Cinemaworks on Vimeo.
Music for Picture
Taking at the Church
One portion of wedding
songs where the couple has free rein is the taking of pictures while still in
the church, though after the wedding ceremony. For around thirty photos or more
by all the wedding photographers, one is not limited to church songs to fill in
the time. One of the worst songs to be sung in this interim is a choral rendition
of Lift Up Your Hands as performed by Basil Valdez. The line “Cast your
burdens upon me, those who are heavily laden” does not really promise much hope
for the future of the couple. Ngayon at Kailanman may be a better choice
for a wedding song while still in church, if one were really a die-hard Basil
fan.
Another common mistake
is Rey Valera's Sinasamba Kita. While the title does connect the church
venue, worship and love, a closer look at the lyrics shows obsession, rather
than a healthy two way relationship. Side A tones down a bit on this obsession
with their more romantic Forevermore, and could still pass through the
religious atmosphere even with the pop influence. You could even consider an
oldie but goodie Panalangin by the APO Hiking Society, if you want the
worship theme to be more visible.
Vicky and Peter: Same Day Edit from For You Are Mine on Vimeo.
Music for Celebration at the Mango Farm Venue
Once you get out of
the church and into the Mango Farm, your options widen. With no priest or stern
faces of Jesus, Mother Mary and all the saints, you could even play No
Diggity without any qualms at all. Just don't have it played several times
in a row for a half-hour remix. There are other songs in the world after all.
An opportunity to play
music is while the guests are still arriving from the church. Hold back from
playing any dance music this early and remember that the party is just
beginning. Stick to the classics – jazz, Bach or Mozart from a string
quartet does wonders to your guests' appetites. This is fill-in music, so keep
the volume down but the excitement still up for the occasion. After the
speeches and the tinkling of glasses, then you can put on your dancing shoes
and play Annie Batumbakal, In the Mood or Dancing Queen as
loud as you want and to your heart's content. The Mango Farm venue can take it.
And the trees love music too.
Hitting the Notes in
Your Repertoire
One way not to make
mistakes with the wedding songs in your repertoire is to sit down with your
beloved and list down all the songs you want played, from the church to the
Mango Farm venue. Don't worry, you are sure to have more songs in your list
than you really need. Then pass down the list to your best man and maid of
honor to take out the uncool songs. You may even want to ask the management of
the Mango Farm if they have suggestions to further remove songs from your list
– after all, the venue would have more experience in the matter than all of
you.
Just remember to hit
the major notes – love, hope and celebration, and you won't go wrong with any
wedding song played in the Mango Farm.
Ron and Anna | Same Day Edit "Mango Farm" from John de Guzman | Cinemaworks on Vimeo.
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