sing it to me songbird: 'real love' by regina spektor

The message of 'Real Love' sung by Regina Spektor is simple but true to any couple whom are choosing to undergo a marriage or commitment ceremony..."this is real love". Her hauntingly earthy voice repeats this phrase over and over, doing the John Lennon penned song justice. Spektor recorded 'Real Love' in 2007 for Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur CD, an undertaking that you would think Lennon would have been all for. This song would be ideal to saunter down the aisle towards your beloved....bringing you and your beloved double happiness via the good karma it will bring if you buy the Instant Karma CD. Have a listen...it seems like all this song was really doing was waiting for you! (You'll get it once you hear the song!)

sing it to me songbird: "the blower's daughter" by damien rice

Many of the brides that I know have been accompanied down the aisle by the lingering melody of this song. Starring on the film “Closer,” this song just feels powerfully charged with emotion.   Although the lyrics are a bit cryptic, the chorus, “I can’t take my eyes off you” speak to the love shared between the pending nuptial couple, and stirs emotion in even the most steadfast of hearts. Sung live with an acoustic guitar accompaniment this song is phenomenal, such as it was at one of my good friend’s weddings. Have a listen and see if it speaks of you!

sing it to me songbird: "arithmetic" by brooke fraser

Bluesy, beautiful, folk-pop artist Brooke Fraser delivers a sweet song ideal for your wedding day. New Zealander Brooke debuted her first album, What To Do With Daylight in 2003 at number 1 and attained gold status in the same week. The album generated five Top 20 singles and made Fraser a star in her home country, leading to 2004 tours of Australia and New Zealand with John Mayer and David Bowie. Now internationally acclaimed, Brooke tallies three albums, What to do with Daylight (2003), Albertine (2006), and Flags (2010).

"Arithmetic" was released in 2004. The song is the first track from Fraser's debut album What To Do With Daylight, which takes its name from this song in the line "Wondering what to do with daylight until I can make you mine." The lyrics When the years are showing on my face…And my strongest days are gone…When my heart and flesh depart this place…From a life that sung your song…You'll still be the one I want…speak of a love that is everlasting, just like the love you share with your hubby/wife/partner.

sing it to me songbird: "this old love" by lior

This song says it all! Whether walking down the aisle, dancing your first dance together, or saying goodbye to your friends and family, this song will touch your heart.  The hit song from his debut album, This Old Love was an instant hit on the Aussie music scene.  Born in Israel but now living in Melbourne, singer-songwriter, Lior, self-released his first album Autumn Flow, which became album of the year in 2005, and one of the most successful independent debut releases in history.

The lyrics “We’ll grow old together…this old love will never die” are timeless and classic. These words will mean as much to you on your twentieth wedding anniversary as they do on your first day as husband and wife! Definitely unique, you can be sure that this song will bring a tear to many an eye as they catch a first glimpse of the blushing bride. We feel this song should be on EVERY bridal playlist!!!



Until next time,

(We) wish you bluebirds in the spring to give your heart a song to sing...(we) wish you love

lala & belle

sing it to me songbird: "unbelievable" by josh gracin

It's Thursday so today we have a song for your big day playlist. This is Josh Gracin with "Unbelievable" from the album "We Weren't Crazy" (2008). The only thing that makes this song better is that it has been set to scenes from "The Notebook" and let's face it, what can't a bit of Ryan Gosling make better! Oh, can't we just hear the words, "I want all of you, forever, you and me, every day" (best movie!). Plus, it truly has the best message to take into our own love lives...in the beginning of the movie Duke says "I am no one special, just a common man with common thoughts. I've led a common life...But in one respect, I've succeeded as gloriously as anyone who ever lived. I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and for me, that has always been enough." When planning gets a bit beyond you, return to these words and realise why you are planning your wedding in the first place. This truly is the only thing we need to have done with our lives in order to be called a success - everything else is secondary. Anyhow, enough "I heart The Notebook" moments, here is Josh Gracin with "Unbelievable". We hope you like it!
















Until next time,

(We) wish you bluebirds in the spring to give your heart a song to sing...(we) wish you love

lala & belle