View Full Version : Song Suggestion Needed for Breaking the Glass
starburst
03-05-2005, 08:54 AM
Does anyone know a good song that is not classical for when my fh breaks the glass at the ceremony?
Any suggestions are very much appreciated.
Thanks
SusanM18
03-06-2005, 05:37 PM
Breaking the glass? I haven't heard of this....what is the tradition, and maybe I can offer some help with songs! :)
reecey
03-07-2005, 07:00 AM
Breaking the glass? I haven't heard of this....what is the tradition, and maybe I can offer some help with songs! :)
Breaking of a glass is of hebrew and greek tradition most notably - there are others that use it as well. A glass is placed in a usually satin bag and the groom stomps on the glass to break it -
The breaking of the glass at the end of a wedding ceremony serves to remind of two very important aspects of a marriage. The bride and groom - and everyone - should consider these marriage vows as an irrevocable act - just as permanent and final as the breaking of this glass is unchangeable. But the breaking of the glass also is a warning of the frailty of a marriage. That sometimes a single thoughtless act, breech of trust, or infidelity can damage a marriage in ways that are very difficult to undo - just as it would be so difficult to undo the breaking of this glass. Knowing that this marriage is permanent, the bride and groom should strive to show each other the love and respect befitting their spouse and love of their life."
reecey
03-07-2005, 10:04 AM
If it's a tradition like that, isn't there a song that typically would go with the tradition??
Its an instrumental/classical song - she stated she didn't want that :)
kitty131521
03-08-2005, 10:55 AM
id sugest something greek, or maybe upbeat...
Rev_Hansen
03-22-2005, 06:42 AM
id sugest something greek, or maybe upbeat...
In the two weddings that I have done that had this. Both did not want any music so those in the congregation could hear the "noise" itself. I asked another pastor that does local weddings here, and he said his youth pastor got one of his drummers to do a lead in drum roll followed by the cymbols once, but he too doesn't use music as it would be a distraction.
My advice would be to talk to your pastor, and see what his thoughts on it would be.