As the bardy girl I am, I loooooove today's topic: music. I've already talked about dancing before, so let's touch on other musical aspects of our beloved companions weddings.
Even though the wedding is quite improvised and on a boat, every boat needs musicians.
While the captain officiates, a dwarven violinist is playing in the background. Astarion finds it annoying and wants to make him swallow the bow, but he warms up to it when he recognizes the song.
"Broken" by Seether and Amy Lee. (The worst is over now and we can breathe again. I wanna hold you tight and steal your pain away. There's so much left to learn and nothing left to fight.)
Obviously, he has hired the best chamber orchestra in Waterdeep. They're happy to perform for such a renowned wizard.
You have both selected a whole playlist with love songs you relate to.
But the main one, the one that plays during the vow exchange is a classical rendition of "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic." That's the title of the song, but since it'd be instrumental, imagine any pronouns you prefer.
The party takes place at the Elfsong Tavern, so obviously Alfira is there. Not only as a guest, but she plays and sings for you both. In this house we support tiefling artists!
She plays several traditional songs and also some of her own creations. Some of her music students accompany her and fill in so she can take a break.
The main song (this is when Karlach tears up) is "Angel With A Shotgun" (And I wanna live, not just survive. They say before you start a war, you better know what you're fighting for. Well, baby you are all that I adore, if love is what you need, a soldier I will be. And I could basically add the complete lyrics.)
A whole band would probably be too much, so again you go for a trustworthy bard.
I thought they didn't, but apparently the gith do make music. So you go to Voss behind her back and ask him to teach/show you a few traditional songs so you can have the bard play them during the ceremony. More precisely during the vow exchange. Totally worth it just to see her surprised face.
Then, for the first dance, the song of choice is "Cosmic Love" by Florence and the Machine. A bardy version, of course.
No music during the "ceremony". Just you both and Aylin/Isobel to make it official in the eyes of the Moonmaiden.
One year later, to celebrate your anniversary, you make a romantic, candlelit dinner on your balcony.
For the occasion, you hire a harper (not one of Jaheira's Harpers, but someone who plays the harp). The song they play is "Fides" by Lesiëm. It's basically a song about believing in someone and loving them forever with a lot of nature imagery, especially related to the night sky.
Wedding band, duh. Nothing but the best for your wedding.
Just like with Gale, you've both created a whole playlist with your favorites.
The big one is "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran, which will play during your first dance together. Millennial clichés for the win.
Time to tag! @dynjas what are you and Papa Bear gonna dance to?
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