What makes a wedding awesome? Of course the love…and obviously I dig finding out the music that was played. But getting married on an island?! Why yes, that IS awesome! Victoria and Drew’s Orcas Island wedding is nothing short of spectacular! From the serene landscapes, to the intimate chapel, to the huge smiles of friendship and love – this day proved to be magical.

And the sweet sounds that made this day such a delight:

Getting Ready Music
All I can remember listening to was “Hot for Teacher” by Van Halen!

Chapel Entrance Music (as people are filing in)
Jeff Tweedy – Simple Twist of Fate
M. Ward – Rollercoaster
The Beatles – Norwegian Wood
Bob Dylan – Boots of Spanish Leather
Graham Nash – Sleep Song
The Replacements – Androgynous
Fleet Foxes – Blue Ridge Mountains

Wedding Procession
Nina Simone – Here Comes the Sun

Bride Entrance
Amiina – Rugla

After Kiss
Van Morrison – Sweet Thing

Bride and Groom Entrance to Reception
Sweet Child of Mine – Guns n’ Roses

Cocktail Hour
Beach House – Silver Soul
Donovan – Wear Your Love like Heaven
Van Morrison – Cravan
The Chi-Lites – Oh Girl
The Temptations – My Girl
Brenton Woods – Oogum Boogum
The Faces – Ooh La La
Fleetwood Mac – Albatross
ELO – Livin’ thing
Marvin Gaye – Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing
Hieroglyphics with Souls of Mischief – Cab Fare
The Clash – (Whiteman) in Hammersmith

Dinner
Cave Singers – Beach House
The Clash – Rudie Can’t Fail
Wheels Go Round – John Lennon
Velvet Underground – Sweet Jane
Cat Power – Still in Love
David Bowie – Golden Years
Tommy James and the Shondels – Crimson and Clover
The Band – The Weight
The Clean – Anything Could Happen

First Dance
Neil Young – Harvest Moon

Father/Daughter – Mother/Son Dance
Willy Nelson/Norah Jones – Just to Make Your Dreams Come True

Dance Party Tunes
The Ramones – Howling at the Moon (Sha-la-la-la)
New Order – Age of Consent
Tom Petty – American Girl
Rolling Stones – Waiting on a Friend
Bruce Springsteen – Born to Run
Elo – Strange Magic/Mr. Blue Sky
T. Rex – Cosmic Dancer
Cheap Trick – Southern Girls
Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
Chicago – Saturday in the Park
King Harvest – Dancing in the Moonlight
Wings – Silly Love Songs
Rappin 4 Tay – I’ll be Around
Warren G – Regulator
MGMT – Kids
Modern English – Melt with You
The Replacements – Can’t Hardly Wait
Modest Mouse – Float On
Fleetwood Mac – Hold On
Steely Dan – Peg / You’re Still the One
Psychedelic Furs – Pretty in Pink
Billy Idol – Dancing with Myself
Michael Jackson – Rock with You
Notorious B.I.G. – Sky’s the Limit
The Chi-Lites – We Are Neighbors
Mary J. Blige – Be Without You
Marvin Gaye – Heaven Must Have Sent You From Above
Prince – Raspberry Beret

Ceremony: Victorian Valley Chapel, Orcas Island
Reception: The Odd Fellows Hall, Eastsound
Getting Ready location: Beach Haven Resort
Wedding Planner: Leslie & John from Patina Floral Design & Planning
Catering: New Leaf Cafe
DJ:  Josh Greenberg
Fun Wedding Photography: Jenny Jimenez