• Wedding Song Remake – Can’t Help Falling In Love by Ingrid Michaelson or The Eels

    Whilst the original versions of classic wedding songs, recorded by the artists that made those songs famous, will add a certain style to your wedding reception, there are quite a number of beautifully updated & modern interpretations of some of those classics songs, sung by today’s most popular artists, that can give a refreshing lift to your wedding reception. The Wedding Song Remake series of blog posts, over the next little while, will feature some of these remakes to inspire your selection and provide an alternative option for your wedding.

    “Can’t Help Falling In Love” is a very popular song for weddings. The two most common versions that couples use for their special day are; the original, which was recorded by Elvis Presley and the 1993 reggae remake by UB40. Whilst many artists have recorded this song over the years, two versions which really stand out for me, and are absolutely perfect for a first dance at a wedding, are those by Ingrid Michaelson and The Eels respectively. Take a listen and feel the emotion in these renditions – beautiful!!

    Can’t Help Falling In Love

    Wise men say only fools rush in
    but I can’t help falling in love with you
    Shall I stay
    would it be a sin
    If I can’t help falling in love with you

    Like a river flows surely to the sea
    Darling so it goes
    some things are meant to be
    take my hand, take my whole life too
    for I can’t help falling in love with you

    Like a river flows surely to the sea
    Darling so it goes
    some things are meant to be
    take my hand, take my whole life too
    for I can’t help falling in love with you
    for I can’t help falling in love with you

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  • Wedding Reception | 11 November 2011 | Alonya & Richard | Australian Museum, Dinosaur Room, Sydney

    In early October I was contacted by DJ Richard Mills, one of New Zealand’s finest wedding DJs, informing me that he was coming to Sydney to entertain at a wedding of an old friend. DJ Richard and I have had many trans Tasman conversations over the years about weddings, equipment, and all things DJ. I was very pleased when DJ Richard asked if I was willing to ride along, assist and provide some feedback – I of course jumped at this opportunity and also helped out with the audio requirements.

    Alonya and Richard (the groom) were married at the Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park earlier in the afternoon, following which, as it was also Remembrance Day, Alonya decided to lay her bouquet at the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park.

    The intimate Reception for 40 guests, was held in the Dinosaur Room of the Australian Museum with the theme being Steampunk. It was a very lovely, relaxed wedding reception and a delight to meet Alonya and Richard who are both happy go lucky and warm people..that are so in love and just perfect for one another.

    It was great to be at a wedding where there really was no pressure on me, I could take everything in, witness the love between two lovely people, who I might add really made me feel like I was an invited guest and observe another professional work their magic.

    Enjoy the pictorial record of Alonya and Richard’s Wedding.



    DJ Richard Mills from New Zealand



































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