Happy Friday courtesy of some deliciously sweet tunes!

The second song is a Tristan Prettyman cover of my absolute favorite song ever. One of my favorite artists covering my favorite song? Can’t get much better than that!! Unfortunately this cover is so obscure, it’s not even on YouTube! Guess you have to stick on my site for a few minutes to hear it! And yes, I have no shame!

Here’s a soundtrack for the day…

xoxoxo, Laura

Anyway, I updated my website music to “Today” by Joshua Radin, an amazing acoustic singer that has been called the next Simon and Garfunkel.  He sings the version of the song on my website with the amazing Priscilla Ahn, who you can see if you go to Lilith Fair next summer.  I’m hoping my busy wedding season allows me to go as the lineup is nothing short of spectacular.

The second and last song on my website is a live version of Ray LaMontagne’s “Trouble.” This song is lyrical genius in the folk music world and beyond.  It’s just a wonderful ode to love.

Check out Eva Cassidy’s songbird for the bridal processional.

And Tom Petty’s Learning to Fly for the recessional.

Their first dance was to Ingrid Michaelson’s “The Way I am.” It was the perfect first dance tune: short, not to slow, and, most importantly, completely sweet. Congrats, Dave and Courtney!

The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson

I also dug up this YouTube video of Michaelson and Jason Mraz singing “Lucky” together; enjoy!

Just a little music that’s been inspiring me lately… I’ve been on a little Jason Mraz kick, and I just love this one. Although I will say that I prefer his duet with Priscilla Ahn (see below), but it’s less accessible than the Colbie Caillat version.

The second song is a Frames cover of Bob Dylan’s less mainstream folky tune, “You Ain’t Going Nowhere.” I chose the duet version with Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard (lead singer of the Frames) for the main site. This song puts me in a good place no matter what craziness is going on in life. There is something unbelievably heartwarming in this joyful tune about the sweet anticipation of tomorrow, seeing your bride for the first time and starting your life in an easy chair! Third is another folksy little tune made popular by the great flick Juno. One of my all-time favorite be happy songs inspired by love!

And be sure to check out new picture and text updates to Better Together Event’s main page!

This one is a dated, but I love it because the groom is having so much FUN! You can just tell they are all having a beyond fantastic time. Fast forward to the 1.50 mark for an utterly feel good moment.

And this is an oldy but a goody… the UK Dirty Dancing dance re-creation gets me everytime. Between the vintage-esque dance dress, the multiple lifts, the movie-to-wedding accuracy, and the smiles on everyone’s faces, I love it! And this video is a perfect example of how a dancing and happy couple is completely contagious.

If you don’t want to dance your way back up the aisle like the wedding party in my previous post did on their way down, there are some more traditional options.

Handel’s “Hornpipe” from the Water Music Suite is one of my traditional and classical favorites:

For a still traditional, but slightly more alternative recessional alternative, I absolutely love George Winston’s

“Variations on the Kanon by Pachelbel.” Of course, this would only work if you did not go down the aisle to Canon in D:

Of course, if the classical genre is not your taste, there is plenty of room to have fun in your recessional song selection, especially if you aren’t limited by house of worship song policies.

Consider Vince Guaraldi’s “Linus and Lucy” theme:

Or U2′s “Beautiful Day”:

Now if only you could just get Bono to show up and serenade you and your guests live…..

A little fun to start your weekend off right. How great is this wedding entrance? Love it.

p.s. Thanks to Soraya for sending this along to me yesterday!

Whatever you choose, have fun with the first dance! It’s a special moment, so enjoy it!