A Wedding Violinist’s Confession: I Should Have Curated Custom Ceremony Music for My Own Wedding

Seven years ago, I was planning my own wedding. I’m a massive anime lover. I perform custom arrangements for couples all the time. I’ve arranged everything from game soundtracks to film scores.

But when it came to MY wedding ceremony music? I settled for “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”

It’s a beautiful song. But it wasn’t my song. It didn’t represent who I was. And honestly? I didn’t even consider asking my musician friends to play the anime themes I actually loved, because some part of me thought, “Maybe that’s not wedding-appropriate for MY wedding.”

I spent months on flowers, invitations, and my dress. I invited family friends I barely knew. And then I ran out of steam to even think about customizing my music, the one thing I do professionally for other couples.

What really happened? I walked down the aisle to music that sounded lovely but felt like someone else’s wedding. And for years after, I’ve regretted not honoring what actually mattered to me.

Then I asked myself: What if I could give other couples what I wish I’d given myself?

Now, I arrange songs for couples even if I’ve never heard them before. Because I know EXACTLY how much it means to walk down the aisle to music that represents your actual relationship—not what you think is “appropriate” or “safe.”

Within the past seven years, I’ve been able to create ceremonies where couples cry happy tears during their own processionals, where guests talk about the music for months afterward, and where no one settles for someone else’s love story…without sacrificing a single ounce of musical excellence.

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