When I sat down to write this blog entry I had this great idea about new summer music ideas perfect for your wedding. In fact, that may have been the title of this blog, until I realised I was completely wrong about my favourite new summer love song. I’d been hearing Gin Wigmore on the radio (who hasn’t?) and her new single I Do. What could be more perfect than dancing under a marquee or with the sand beneath your feet with her sultry voice singing I Do over and over again? I was even a bit miffed that she hadn’t released it in time for MY wedding 51 weeks ago (but who’s counting?).

So I googled Gin Wigmore Lyrics and the second link listed took me straight to I Do. Now remember, I’d heard this song on the radio plenty, even singing along, it wasn’t until I read the lyrics that I realised that this wasn’t a true-love song, but a song about unrequited love -

I still do love you, why don’t you love me too?

...isn’t exactly gazing into each others eyes romantic.  Certainly not like my own first dance song - Such Great Heights by The Postal Service.

I am thinking it’s a sign that the freckles In our eyes are mirror images and when We kiss they’re perfectly aligned.

Now that’s a perfect song for gazing with adoration with your one true love, (Thanks Dragonfly for learning it for us!)

I didn’t write this blog to tell you I’m not a good listener (ie. totally mistaking the lyrics in “I Do”) or letting you know I have great taste in music (The Postal Service) or even telling you I really do have eye freckles, I do. I wrote this blog to open up a conversation on new music. New love music or just new music that you love.

There are a bajillion songs out there to choose from, classical classics - Mozarts Cannon in D, classics - We’ve only just begun by The Carpenters, internet sensations - Forever by Chris Brown, or even my own aisle choice - Lullaby by The Dixie Chicks -

How long do you want to be loved Is forever enough Cause I’m never, never giving you up.

But what you may need is new ideas, something original. So, a conversation, a discussion even, on new songs, new ideas and wedding music. I’ve started a “discussion” on Facebook and want to hear what music you’re having at your wedding, what song you’re walking down the aisle to and what song you’ll gaze lovingly into your soul-mate’s eyes to. Don’t worry, I won’t steal your ideas, I’m already married. But I’m sure other Brides-to-Be would love a few suggestions, after all this is what WeddingWise is all about - Brides helping Brides helping Grooms plan your perfect wedding. 

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