Some Unlikely But Appropriate Wedding Songs
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008Every year a new ballad will come out that ends up being the most popular choice for a wedding song. They’re usually pretty standard; they’re slow, about love and have the word ‘forever’ tossed in a couple of times. I’m not knocking these songs because they are beautiful and appropriate, but I for one am more a fan of the unconventional love songs. I’m not talking about playing Marilyn Manson or anything; just songs that aren’t your run-of-the-mill picture perfect, cookie cutter ballads!
Choosing the song that you have your first dance to should really be a combination of both of your tastes and input. If you have a song that was playing the first time you met; why not use it even if it is a dancey or harder sounding song? Too many couples choose songs that they have no real attachment to all for the sake of going with what is ‘appropriate’ or ‘expected’ at a wedding.
Think about songs that mean something to you both no matter what the tempo or even words! If it reminds you of each other, then go for it! If you’re really stumped and looking for songs with lyrics that are real, full of raw emotion and not churned out of some ballad-making machine; consider these:
Adrie’s Picks for The Best Wedding Songs
You’re My Best Friend – Queen
The One that I Want – Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta (yes, from Grease!)
More Than A Woman – The Bee Gees
Underneath it All – No Doubt
Clumsy – Fergie
Somethin’ Stupid – Frank and Nancy Sinatra or Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman
Beautiful Day – U2 (The lyrics aren’t necessarily romantic, but the song is hopeful, happy and a great kick off to your wedding and new life!)
Melt With You – Modern English
Crazy In Love – Beyonce and JayZ
Umbrella – Rihanna
Your Song – Elton John (Not one of his latest easy-listening mistakes!)
** Click on any song title to read the lyrics **
