Sunday, February 1, 2009

Celeste's Top Ten Wedding Songs

Being a former band geek, I am a music lover. My life has a soundtrack! I have compiled a list of my most favorite wedding songs. Feel free to adopt them into your soundtrack for your big day. Some are oldies, some are new--some you may have never heard of. They all fit the bill for a big romantic day! I've included my personal favorite lyrics from each, just in case you're in the market for a wedding song!

10. "From This Moment" by Shania Twain and Bryan Adams. I know...it is a little over used. The lyrics are so perfect, though!
I give my hand to you with all my heart,
can't wait to live my life with you,
can't wait to start...
9. "On The Side of Angels" by LeAnn Rimes. This one is from way back when my husband and I started dating almost 11 years ago.
After all the might-have-beens
the close and instant calls,
After all the try-agains, don't be afraid to fall
We're on the side of angels after all
8. "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts. Again, another one that is over used. But...most of us have been through a few duds before finding our soul mate. This song is so perfect for that!
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were like Northern stars
pointing me on my way into your loving arms...
7. "I Wanna Love You Forever" by Jessica Simpson. Okay...so it didn't work out with the guy she wrote this one about. It is still a beautiful wedding song.
I wanna love you forever
And this is all I'm asking of you
10,000 lifetimes together...
6. "We've Only Just Begun" by The Carpenters. This is the first oldie on my list. It is THE ultimate wedding song.
We've only just begun to live
White lace and promises
A kiss for luck and we're on our way
5. "Maybe I'm Amazed" by Wings. I just love this song. My mom loved the Beatles and Paul McCartney, so this one was drilled into me. The live version is great, because you can really hear the emotion in his voice.
Maybe I'm amazed at the way
you love me all the time
Maybe I'm afraid of the way I love you
4. "I Do (Cherish You)" by 98 Degrees. Poor Nick Lachey! I'm sure he's better off. This was another song that was popular around the time Joel and I started dating. I knew back then that he was the one...that's why this one is so special!
I do cherish you
For the rest of my life,
you don't have to think twice
3. "You're My Best Friend" by Queen. As cheesy as it sounds, I can honestly say that my husband is my best friend. This song is just so fun!
You're the best friend that I've ever had
I've been with you such a long time
You're my sunshine
I want you to know my feelings are true
I really love you
2. "Lucky" by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat. This is the newest song on my list. This is from the album 'We sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.' that just came out last summer. I have always loved Jason Mraz, then he went and wrote a song about me and Joel.
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be comin' home again
1. "Livin' My Love" by Sam Fisher. You may have never heard this one. Back when Joel and I were dating, we frequented the Loft downtown and discovered Sam Fisher. He is fantastic. His style is like John Mayer, John Legend, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye all rolled into one awesome guy. This song is my number one because it is the song Joel and I danced our first dance to as husband and wife. You can hear it at http://www.samsongs.com/.
I'm livin' my love
giving you all that matters most
I'm livin' my love
Livin' a love I've never known
Here is another lyric...because I love this song sooooo much!
You will never know how you inspire me
I bet you didn't know
I'm never going to leave
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