| "body"> | | | | one plays "Send in the Clowns" when your future |
| There's no rule that says you need to walk down | | | | mother-in-law makes her way down the aisle. Or |
| the aisle to the strains of Pachelbel's Canon. Many | | | | maybe you don't. |
| brides are setting aside the traditional tunes of | | | | You might have a favorite song in mind for your |
| their parents' or older siblings' ceremonies and | | | | wedding ceremony, but before you start printing |
| looking for more contemporary tunes that are | | | | the programs, you'll want to give it a little more |
| decidedly their own. | | | | thought. Just because a tune features a sweeping |
| The trend these days is to choose music that | | | | melody or a chance for your soloist to really let |
| speaks to you, no matter if it's not exactly what | | | | loose, the lyrics might not be exactly appropriate |
| your guests are expecting. If you'd like to | | | | for your big day. Here are a few songs to avoid: |
| incorporate new or lesser-known older songs into | | | | My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from Titanic) - |
| your ceremony or reception, go right ahead. | | | | Celine Dion |
| Follow these tips, and you'll be well on your way | | | | This song is beautiful, but it's about living on after |
| to music that's as individual and unique as you are: | | | | someone you love died, not starting a life |
| 1. Don't be overly concerned about tradition or | | | | together. Also, the boat sank - that's just bad |
| choosing "appropriate" music. Have fun | | | | karma. |
| representing yourselves and your love in a | | | | I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston |
| memorable way. | | | | Perfect song, right? Wrong. Here are a few |
| 2. To give your wedding a one-of-a-kind feel, be | | | | sample lyrics that explain why it might not be the |
| on the lookout for original songs by musicians or | | | | most appropriate sentiment for a ceremony: "If I |
| songwriters many people might not have heard | | | | should stay, I would only be in your way. So I'll |
| of. | | | | go." "Bittersweet. Memories. That is all I'm taking |
| 3. Instead of using Top 40 hits, consider songs | | | | with me. So good-bye..." "We both know I'm not |
| from Broadway musicals or movies. | | | | what you need..." |
| 4. Love a certain musician, but wince at the | | | | Every Breath You Take - The Police |
| thought of having his or her most famous tune in | | | | This tune is more like a creepy stalker's anthem |
| your wedding? Choose one of their more obscure | | | | than a love song. |
| songs instead. | | | | Beauty and the Beast - Celine Dion/Peabo Bryson |
| Here are a few nontraditional songs to consider: | | | | This is also a beautiful love song, but it wouldn't |
| The Feather Theme (Main Theme) - Forrest | | | | be polite to compare the groom to a "beast" |
| Gump Soundtrack | | | | during the ceremony. |
| Canon in F - The ONeill Brothers | | | | Send in the Clowns - From the Broadway show |
| You Are My Home - Scarlet Pimpernel Soundtrack | | | | "A Little Night Music" |
| Born to Give My Love to You - Martina McBride | | | | This would be a big "no-no" during ANY portion of |
| The Road That Never Ends - Jamie Lawrence | | | | the prelude or processional. As beautiful as it is, |
| Inappropriate Wedding Ceremony Songs | | | | you wouldn't want it to be playing while your |
| You'll want to confirm the list of ceremony | | | | mother or future mother-in-law were being |
| prelude songs ahead of time to make sure no | | | | seated. |