Think Blake Lively at the 2022 Met Gala. She arrived in a stunning rose gold dress, ready for the big moment. Then in a flash, the gigantic bow was untied to reveal a sea of blue silk cascading down the steps. A spectacular, showstopping moment. And the perfect example of how a well-executed surprise can add so much wow factor to a special moment!
Maybe you’re not planning to hire Blake’s glamorous assistants to help you with a surprise dress reveal halfway down the aisle but… did you realise that you can plan a surprise reveal with your music making your aisle moment even more magical?
I’ll let you in on a little secret! This is one of my favourite parts of wedding music and for years I’ve specialised in creating bespoke medleys infused with surprises, bringing all the excitement and emotions to the forefront of your day! Just stream my Aisle Style playlist to find out why this is my most popular request!
Creating unique combinations of 2, 3, 4 or more songs for your entrance isn’t just possible when you work with me, it’s encouraged! And here’s why…
– You can assign different sections / songs to every group in your procession, such as parents and grandparents, pageboys and flower girls, dogs of honour (yes puppy processionals are a thing!), bridal party or groom party, as well as you / your partner!
– You can surprise your guests / partner by creating a decoy song (maybe with a traditional twist) but staying hidden in the wings until your real song starts!
– You can feature more than one favourite song during your procession, which is perfect when there’s a few songs you just can’t choose between, so it will be a complete surprise on the day for your partner!
For example, one of my recent brides requested a custom Taylor Swift entrance medley, featuring 3 of her favourite songs (Wildest Dreams, Fearless & Lover), but she also really loved the idea of including a short section of Pachelbel’s Canon as a decoy while she was standing outside, just to add some more suspense! At my request, she even shared her favourite lyrics of each song with me so I knew which sections to incorporate! After spending a few days in the studio arranging and recording, I was able to send a full-length preview to my bride for approval and thankfully she loved it! On the day, it played out perfectly and my bride appeared at the doors just as the final section of Lover started…
Ladies and gentlemen will you please stand?
With every guitar string scar on my hand
I take this magnetic force of a man to be my lover
All. The. Feels.
Moral of the story… Borrow a little bit of Blake’s magic and create your own surprise reveal with your music! Choose songs that bring the drama, the excitement, and the emotions! It’s your moment in the spotlight, so make it spectacular!
If you’d love to chat with me about your red carpet appearance, just get in touch and I’ll happily add you to my VIP list – I still have some availability remaining for 2025 & 2026 and I’d LOVE to hear from you!
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