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5 great love songs for the modern wedding has shown real staying power). Keeping many choices in mind, here are five songs that seem to speak to modern lovebirds, from John Legend’s hit 2013 piano ballad “All of Me” and Ed Sheeran’s 2014 standout “Thinking Out Loud” to James’ evergreen staple.

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with a gutsy, bluesy drawl at the beginning of her 1960 version of the 1940s tune. With just those seven heart-swelling words, James secured a spot on wedding playlists for decades. Today, with many couples financing their own weddings, personalized playlists run the gamut, from music played during the ceremony to a first dance song, said Jill Sieracki, senior features editor of Brides magazine. Open, non-gender-specific love songs also appeal to contemporary couples. “Who says you have to walk

JOHN LEGEND — “ALL OF ME”

Singing “‘Cause all of me/ Loves all of you/ Love your curves and all your edges/ All your perfect imperfecGrammy-winning AP photo tions,” John Legend performs on stage at the Los Angeles R&B artist Legend doesn’t Convention Center. Spotify in 2015 named Legend’s just channel his love for his wife (and model), Chrissy “All of Me” the top choice for tying the knot. Teigen, he proclaims it. down the aisle to ‘Here times, and so do popular Comes the Bride’?” she said. wedding songs (the Baroque See LOVE SONGS Tastes change with the classic Pachelbel’s Canon on Page 4

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Q: What do you feel is the overall vision for the weddings of 2017? A: This year you should be seeing an era of vintage glamour with an industrial twist. Picture an industrial warehouse illuminated with romantic lighting and overthe-top decor. A whimsical feeling of old and new combined to create a magical and unique ambiance. Imagine soft velvet on wooden tables with tabletops of rose gold or copper. As for color palate, you will see that the Pantone color of the year is green, which

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is a popular color for island weddings. Color is making a comeback, but we are seeing more interest at the moment in the whites and neutral tones as well as grey and blues. Brushed metallics such as gold, copper and rose gold are all “in” for the coming year. A “city chic hip vibe” is all the rage.

Interactive gatherings are most desired, including food stations, lawn games, unique entertainment vignettes such as folk, jazz, cultural and open dance floors with lounge seating. Q: What type of floral designs do you think will be featured in to the new year, and how do they differ from

those of 2016? A: 2016 featured a year filled with a vintage rustic influence such as scattered, lower floral designs on wooden tabletops along with the continued boutique feel in bouquets and ceremony sites. You will be seeing a more “grand” feeling approaching in to the new year. Velvet ribbons on lovely full bouquets will also be en vogue, lush sprawling altars in urns and lovely vases as well as unique designs for men in their personal ensembles and ladies hairpieces. Elaborate entrances are in fashion highlighting the event to come. Floral trellises and/or walkways leading into garden tents and event sites welcome guests in dramatic fashion. Large, grand wedding cakes are also a focal point and often placed at the entry to the grand dining area. Garland runners with flowers such as peonies, garden roses, ranunculus, dahlias and other “soft-petal” blooms are the top-requested flowers from coast to coast — and for good reason. They are the pinnacle of romance. Peonies in particular

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weddings • 2017 LOVE SONGS Continued from Page 2 After analyzing more than 400,000 wedding-themed playlists worldwide, Spotify in 2015 named the song the top choice for tying the knot.

“I love the lyric ‘your perfect imperfections,’” said Sieracki. “It’s a common theme with these songs that they have these great lyrics, about appreciating the person for who they are. I don’t think there’s anyone on the

planet who doesn’t want to be the John Legend-Chrissy Teigen love story. They’re so fantastic.” Doug Farra, who owns Wedding DJ Plus in Las Vegas, has deejayed more than 200 weddings over the past

six years. He said “All of Me” is fading in popularity but is still a good choice. “Even if you’re not that couple that’s taking ballroom dance lessons, this is easy to dance to,” said Sieracki. “Everyone’s watching you, and you want to look good for your first dance. You want it to be sweet and loving.” ED SHEERAN — “THINKING OUT LOUD”

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Speaking of ballroom dancing, British singer-songwriter Sheeran made a splash when his video for 2014’s “Thinking Out Loud” debuted, featuring him sashaying with “So You Think You Can Dance” contestant Brittany Cherry, who was clad in a white dress. “And, darling, I will be loving you ‘til we’re 70/ And, baby, my heart could still fall as hard at 23,” Sheeran croons, later belting, “Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars.” The midtempo guitar- and piano-fueled song, which won two Grammys, including 2015 song of the year, is a favorite wedding tune for Brides magazine readers. “We’ve seen that song explode in popularity, and it ticks all the boxes for everyone. It’s so fun,” said Sieracki. “A lot of these newer songs, too, they’re not gender-specific. They’re very open to all couples, whether it’s two grooms or two brides. It’s a love story.”

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Ed Sheeran’s mid-tempo guitar- and piano-fueled “Thinking Out Loud,” which won two Grammys, including 2015 song of the year, is a favorite wedding tune for Brides magazine readers. ADELE — “MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE”

Backed by a steady piano melody, mega-hit-maker Adele’s 2008 cover of Bob Dylan’s 1997 song “Make You Feel My Love” doesn’t just ooze melancholy romance; it showcases her instantly recognizable soulful voice. The song was on her first studio album, “19.” “When the rain is blowing in your face/ And the whole world is on your case/ I could offer you a warm embrace/ To make you feel my love,” Adele sings at the beginning, filling each note with a raspy warmth. Sieracki and her husband chose the song for their own wedding five years ago.

“With that first note, everybody knows that’s Adele,” she said. “There were things in the lyrics that resonated with me and my husband, with our own story. My husband and I were in our mid- to late 30s when we got married.” LONESTAR — “AMAZED”

With lyrics such as “I wanna spend the rest of my life/ With you by my side,” Lonestar’s 1999 twangy power ballad “Amazed” has become a favorite for country music lovers, said Sieracki. Oodles of videos on YouTube show couples do-

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bishop sleeves turning up in some of our favorite collections. Doubly gorgeous gowns with removable skirts hit the runway and big, bold earrings and hair accessories prevailed. The nude dress is still being shown with lovely lace overlays.

men’s fashion 2017 trends, cell and textured floral pattern as we saw in recent demonstrations from Valentino. Such printed jackets look great bundled with monophonic strict style trousers. Courageous fiances can try on topical groom suits with the ombre effect As for men’s wedding and narrowed-to-the ankles suits, classic style (and) trousers. These trousers are black remain in timeless fashion. Designers recommend slightly diluting the severity of this wedding attire with embroidery or applique on lapels by contrasting tie-scarf or unusual vests to give an interesting flavor.

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weddings • 2017 LOVE SONGS Continued from Page 4 ing their first dance to the tune. “There are a lot of people that look to country music for their wedding songs,” she said. “This song is a love story, a lyrical piece that really works for all types of couples.” Farra also recommends singer-songwriter Jack Johnson’s mellow acoustic ode “Better Together” for cakecutting or a processional. “It has an upbeat feel to it,” he said. “The lyrics are about being better with that other person.” ETTA JAMES — “AT LAST”

With its sweeping violin melody and James pouring her heart out, “At Last” has a timeless quality.

Short and direct, its poetic lyrics muse about finding and keeping love. “My heart was wrapped up in clover/ The night I looked at you,” James intones. “There’s something that holds true with the lyrics in 2016, 2017,” said Sieracki. “It’s doesn’t matter what the couple looks like, their ages. At your 50th anniversary, this is the song you’re going to want to dance to again.” A few other popular modern options: “Marry You” (2010) by Bruno Mars. “A Thousand Years” (2011) by Christina Perri. “Ho Hey” (2012) by The Lumineers. “You Are the Best Thing” (2008) by Ray LaMontagne “I Won’t Give Up” (2012) and “I’m Yours” (2008) by Jason Mraz.

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