Ceremony Music

This probably isn't the first thing I should think about in terms of wedding planning (according to theknot.com, I'm 18 tasks behind schedule, and only *gasp* 214 days to go!), but for some reason, all I can think about is ceremony music. I don't care what the aisle looks like, or whether or not I actually end up making accordion programs, but seriously, I'm not playing around with the music. Neither is E. And lyrics are horrifically important to me, so I'm just going to throw some around and see what sticks.

"I Will"
The Beatles

Who knows how long I've loved you
You know I love you still
Will I wait a lonely lifetime
If you want me to--I will.

For if I ever saw you
I didn't catch your name
But it never really mattered
I will always feel the same.

Love you forever and forever
Love you with all my heart
Love you whenever we're together
Love you when we're apart.

And when at last I find you
Your song will fill the air
Sing it loud so I can hear you
Make it easy to be near you
For the things you do endear you to me
How you know I will
I will.

"Poprocks & Coke"
Green Day

Wherever you go
You know I’ll be there
If you go far,
You know I’ll be there
I’ll go anywhere,
So I’ll see you there
You place the name
You know I’ll be there
You name the time
You know I’ll be there
I’ll go anywhere
So I’ll see you there

I don’t care if you don’t mind
I’ll be there not far behind
I will dare
Keep in mind
I’ll be there for you

Where there’s truth
You know I’ll be there
Amongst the lies
You know I’ll be there
I’ll go anywhere
So I’ll see you there

I don’t care if you don’t mind
I’ll be there not far behind
I will dare
Keep in mind
I’ll be there for you

If you should fall
You know I’ll be there
To catch the call
You know I’ll be there
I’ll go anywhere
So I’ll see you there

I don’t care if you don’t mind
I’ll be there not far behind
I will dare
Keep in mind
I don’t care
I’ll be there for you
I’ll be there for you

"Falling Slowly"
Glen Hansard

I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out

Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You'll make it now

Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won

Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along

"Come What May"
(A little cheesy, I know, but...)

Never knew I could feel like this
Like I've never seen the sky before
Want to vanish inside your kiss
Everyday I love you more and more
Listen to my heart, can you hear it sing
Telling me to give you everything
Seasons may change winter to spring
But I love you until the end of time

Come what may, come what may
I will love you until my dying day

Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place
Suddenly moves with such a perfect grace
Suddenly changed by the smile on your face
It's all because of you

And there's no mountain too high no river too wide
Sing out this song and I'll be there by your side
Storm clouds may gather and stars may collide
But I love you until the end of time

Come what may, come what may
I will love you until my dying day
Oh come what may, come what may
I will love you

Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place...

Come what may, come what may
I will love you until my dying day

Here We Go

Hello all,

I'm Tristen. I got engaged in September, spent about 30 seconds on the Knot and realized that stuff is not for me. I've been perusing Kathryn's lovely site, www.snippetandink.blogspot.com, as well as Meg's, www.apracticalwedding.com, and that is much more my speed. I wanted to find a way to join in this fabulous conversation, be inspired, and vent without annoying my nearest and dearest. I hope this blog helps me kinda sorta dip a toe into the level-headed world of happily ever after, and serves as a place for us all to ask questions, share ideas, and sob stories, too.

In a nutshell, I'm a small town girl, my darling E is a big city boy. We're both in grad school, living in the Bay Area, and trying to learn how to salsa. We come from pretty mixed backgrounds (He's Russian Jewish, I'm German/ Korean with a few scattered roots in the South) and have rowdy families. Soooo... here we go!