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Written with love, by Pastor Dave Page
The Recessional takes place immediately after the bride and groom are pronounced husband and wife and presented to the guests - usually right after the big kiss!
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This is the joyous climax to one of your life’s most memorable moments. I like to have all the guests stand and introduce the couple as “The New Mr. and Mrs.” At that point, the recessional song will fire up, the honored guests will erupt in a wave of applause and hand in hand the couple will head out into their adoring throng.
While most couples choose a processional song that is traditional, elegant and low-key, the recessional is an entirely different situation. Think of the recessional song as a bridge between the religious reverence and quiet tone of the ceremony and the party that is chomping at the bit just waiting to begin.
The recessional music is usually an upbeat, celebratory tune, full of joy and happiness. The selection of the recessional song is typically more jubilant and upbeat than other music used during the ceremony. It is now time to celebrate and it’s perfectly appropriate to show this in your choice of music.
· Pick a song that is familiar to your guests
· Pick a song that reflects your personality as a couple
· Pick a song that is NOT offensive to some segment of your crowd
· Decide if you prefer a contemporary song or a traditional favorite
· Be sure to cue the song to begin with the chorus and not the introduction
The last tip is a pet peeve for me. I make a point to share with each couple the importance of cuing the recessional song just right so it begins with the upbeat chorus because you only have a few seconds to make a musical impression after the presentation. Most DJs are aware of this potential problem but it’s a good idea to double check.
The possibilities for selecting a recessional song are virtually endless raging from Johann Sebastian Bach to Bruno Mars. I prefer an upbeat contemporary song that celebrates the couple’s new life together.
Below are my top ten recessional songs:
All We Need Is Love by The Beatles
Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran
Marry You by Bruno Mars
I Do by Colbie Caillat
Stuck On You by Meiko
Best Day Of My Life by the American Authors
Ho Hey by the Lumineers
Happy by Pharrell Williams
Celebration by Kool & the Gang
Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole
Better Together by Jack Johnson
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) by Stevie Wonder
If you’re looking for something traditional you might consider Mendelssohn’s Wedding March or Beethoven’s Ode to Joy or Clarke’s Trumpet Voluntary.
Is there a song you like that I didn't include in my top ten list? Please share it in the comment section below. I’d love to know!
Written with love, by Sarah-Elizabeth Stone
Once in a while, date night is traded for girl’s night. Those thrilling occasions where we let go of our comfortable routines, pour a few glasses of wine and have a great evening. Our fabulous fiancés and partners are banished to another section of the home, and left to fend for themselves. These are the special occasions where we all get into the kitchen and decide a wine infused late night treat might be in order. Something simple, yet delicious. A meal that’s easy to cook and you won’t regret it in the morning (unlike that last glass of wine).
Whether you’ve traded the date night for your girlfriends, or want to make a quick and fun meal, frittatas are your fantastic go-to dish!
· ½ fresh mint leaf
· 1 tsp of basil
· 1 tsp of parsley
· 1 spring of rosemary
· 2 cloves of garlic
· 1 tsp of oregano
· 1 small onion, chopped
· 8-10 eggs
· ¼ cup of ricotta cheese
· ¼ cup of chopped asparagus
1. Chop up herbs, mushrooms, garlic, onion, asparagus and any other fresh veggies/meat you’d like to add
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk 8-10 eggs, depending on the size of your frittata
3. Mix chopped ingredients into the whisked eggs, stir well
4. On medium heat, in a large frying pan, cook for roughly 6-8 minutes per side. Make sure to really grease the pan, whether using Pam or butter
A note on flipping your frittata; wait until the top is no longer liquid before flipping onto a dinner plate, then flipping back onto the frying pan.
