Lindsey & Nick: Blessed Bliss

You couldn't help but feel the genuine emotion of the day at Lindsey and Nick's Chicago wedding. It was truly touching to see this couple's tenderness toward each other and their heartfelt spirituality. The beautiful photos by Studio Rebekah capture these moving moments.

Both the bride and groom took time before the ceremony for prayer, a poignant reminder of the significance of the day.

A faux first look can be even more emotional than actually seeing each other!

Even with an outdoor ceremony, a pair of vintage doors held by ushers created a grand entrance 

for the bridesmaids, as they hid behind the doors before walking down the aisle.

But the doors only opened for the beautiful bride, creating a wow moment, as they parted!

A unique alternative to a guestbook

The bridal party having some fun.

First Dance

Congrats to Lindsey & Nick!

Vendors:

Venue - South Shore Cultural Center

Photography - Studio Rebekah

Florist - Pastiche Floral

Cake - Lezza Bakery

Wedding Planner - Camille Victoria Weddings LLC

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Wedding Songs to Make the Day Special

There is nothing like the perfect tune to capture the wonder and happiness felt while a bride makes her way down the aisle. A well-chosen father-daughter or mother-son dance can leave all of your guests sniffling. Use our curated song lists to choose your wedding soundtrack for those special moments on the big day.

Processional

Richard Wagner’s Bridal Chorus or “Here Comes the Bride” has held its place as a traditional wedding song since 1850. However, there are many different versions of this well-known tune. If you want a more modern sound, try Jonathan Cain’s Bridal March. Click here to listen.  

more contemporary entrance songs

Thinking Out Loud- Ed Sheeran 

Marry Me - Train 

Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop - Piano Version - Landon Pigg 

Hallelujah Instrumental - Jeff Buckley 

The Luckiest Piano - Ben Folds 

Your Guardian Angel - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus 

First Dance

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All I Ever Want is You - Megan Davies

Amazed - Lonestar 

Never Stop - Safetysuit 

Can’t Help Falling in Love with You - Elvis Presley 

Bring Me the Night - Sam Tsui and Kina Grannis

Gone, Gone, Gone - Phillip Phillips

Father-Daughter Dance

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The father-daughter dance is always an emotional part of the reception. Choose a song that reflects how you want this moment to feel-- uplifting, sweet, or even fun! Think about what the song will mean to your father.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow - IZ Kamakawiwo'ole

You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban 

Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle 

I Loved Her First - Heartland 

Kind and Generous - Natalie Merchant 

My Little Girl - Tim McGraw 

My Wish - Rascal Flatts

Mother-Son Dance

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The mother-son dance is a beautiful moment where the groom can give a tribute to his mother and all of the things she has taught him. The songs below capture the friendship and bond between mother and son.

Everything - Michael Bublé 

Child of Mine - Carole King 

Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel 

Do I Make You Proud - Taylor Hicks 

What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong 

For all of the music on your wedding day, choose songs to reflect your personality and the relationships with all of the important people in your life. Happy listening!

Resource: Laich, C. (2010, September 23). History of Here Comes the Bride and the Wedding March.

*Sara Steinhoff contributed to this article.

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