Ready to pick that perfect song for your ceremony that you’re going to walk down the aisle to? You don’t want something that everyone else walks down the aisle to and you don’t want something so obscure that no one is going to get the reference of the song. So what’s the best middle ground?
With this list of songs below, we hope to help you find that special song that also is unique to you and isn’t over played. Having live instruments could give your favorite song a new life of its own that is not only original but fitting for your ceremony. Consider adding strings onto your wedding to add that special touch to your special day.
Here are some of our 10 favorite unique songs:
Marry Me – Jason Derulo
Halo – Beyonce
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Lucky – Jason Mraz
I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
Such Great Heights – Postal Service
Poker Face – Lady Gaga
Maps – Yeah Yeah Yeah’s
Main Theme from Pixar’s UP
Ashokan Farewell – Jay Ungar
Concerning Hobbits – Lord of the Rings
If you’re looking for something in specific for your themed wedding, please keep in mind that we can do songs from the following movies, musical, video games and so much more!:
Lord of the Rings
Star Wars
Harry Potter
Disney
Sound of Music, Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera
Fiddler on the Roof
Les Miserable
Zelda
Super Mario
We have TONS of Beatles tunes in our repertoire, movie/Disney themes, video game music, folk music, as well as the standard classical and traditional wedding material.
We know so many more amazing songs that can’t make this list. Ask us about our full list if you’re interested in a speciality song, for more information please visit: www.chicagostreetstrings.com
We want to hear about your event! Tell us all about the vision, the vibe, the songs you can't live without (and the ones you can), and we'll take it from there.
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