# Suggestions for songs to put on a wedding CD **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 19, 2002, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953 "2002-06-19T20:47:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Dragon\_Phoenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Dragon\_Phoenix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragon_Phoenix)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/21 "2002-06-20T07:14:41Z")
> [@](#): > > Every Breath You Take - Police Seriously? You do know that this is not a lovesong? ---
**Author:** ![Fouccalt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/df788c/32.png) [@Fouccalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fouccalt)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/22 "2002-06-20T07:16:51Z")
Kenny G’s Wedding Song is also very nice ---
**Author:** ![Dragon\_Phoenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Dragon\_Phoenix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragon_Phoenix)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/23 "2002-06-20T07:17:53Z")
It would be nice to find some songs with a personal touch as well. We had selected China girl (David Bowie) and Blue eyes (Elton John) representing bride and groom. We also included Reality, because the lyrics were highly appropriate (_Met you by surprise, did not realise that my life would change forever…_). ---
**Author:** ![A\_wizard\_song\_for\_thee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/46a35a/32.png) [@A\_wizard\_song\_for\_thee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_wizard_song_for_thee)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/24 "2002-06-20T07:39:31Z")
Um, I’d definitely check into “Sweet Jane.” If The Velvet Underground’s version (Make sure you get the one on the “Fully Loaded” edition of _Loaded_, it’s got the “Heavenly wine and roses” bridge) doesn’t tickle your fancy, try The Cowboy Junkies’. I’m pretty sure _every_one loves that song. I’d also highly recommend Cassandra Wilson’s cover of Van Morisson’s “Tupelo Honey.” At least, these are two songs I want at _my_ wedding. ---
**Author:** ![Broodha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@Broodha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broodha)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/25 "2002-06-20T13:19:42Z")
_Wild Horses_ by the Rolling Stones _Kissing You (Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet)_ by Des’ree _Hooked on a Feeling_ by B.J. Thomas _You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)_ by Dead or Alive _Both Hands_ by Ani Difranco ---
**Author:** ![Broodha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@Broodha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broodha)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/26 "2002-06-20T13:20:35Z")
_Wild Horses_ by the Rolling Stones _Kissing You (Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet)_ by Des’ree _Hooked on a Feeling_ by B.J. Thomas _You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)_ by Dead or Alive _Both Hands_ by Ani Difranco Let us know what you decide! ---
**Author:** ![cagiva650](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@cagiva650](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cagiva650)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/27 "2002-06-20T13:26:46Z")
Wow you are getting some great responses, Dont forget _Unchained Melody_ and this also played at our wedding _we are family_. My husband and I both bolted from the room we hate that song! ---
**Author:** ![TelcontarStorm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3ab097/32.png) [@TelcontarStorm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TelcontarStorm)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/28 "2002-06-20T13:58:53Z")
What?!? No country music? It ain’t popular but it is loaded to the hilt with romantic Lyrics Just look at Us/ Vince Gill (this guys got a million of them) The Dance/ Garth Brooks My own wedding dance was Barry Manilow’s When October Goes. A dinner Jazz type tune, lyrics by Jonny Mercer \*\*\* Chorus Lyric \*\*\* And when October goes The same old dream appears And you are in my arms To share the happy years ---
**Author:** ![Cataclysm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Cataclysm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cataclysm)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/29 "2002-06-20T14:06:05Z")
_From this moment_ Shania Twain _Don’t want to miss a thing_ Aerosmith _Because you loved me_ Celine Dion _Could I have this kiss forever_ Enrique Iglesias _All my life_ KC & JoJo _I want to be with you_ Mandy Moore _When you say nothing at all_ Ronan Keating _Love is in the air_ (Erm… you know the one… from Strictly Ballroom) Hope we’ve helped, even if only a little bit 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Beadalin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Beadalin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beadalin)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/30 "2002-06-20T15:15:26Z")
_Will His Love Be Like His Rum?_ – Harry Belafonte. The lyrics are a hoot, and it’s a fun, upbeat song: “Drink, drink this toast. Drink this wedding toast! Drink, oh, drink this toast to the two we love the most.” _With You_ – Peter Himmelman. This is the song my husband and I danced our first dance to: “With you, I can speak with a voice that rings with love and mercy.” _The Way You Look Tonight_ – Frank Sinatra. A classic. My husband also wanted Elvis’ _Caught in a Trap_. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![photopat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e95f7d/32.png) [@photopat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/photopat)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/31 "2002-06-20T15:44:41Z")
Nothing Compares To You-Sinead O’Connor Got To Get You Into My Life-Beatles When I’m Sixty Four-Beatles Somewhere Over The Rainbow-Israel Kamakawiwo’ole And for a laugh The Lady Is A Tramp-Sinatra Having My Baby-Paul Anka I Touch Myself-Divinyls Why Don’t We Do It In The Road-Beatles ---
**Author:** ![monster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@monster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monster)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/32 "2002-06-20T17:17:48Z")
Arrgghh!! I’m going to get bitchy here for just a second. Just because a song is slow, that does not make it a romantic song that is good for a wedding. The Dance - About losing a love and being happy for the time they had spent together Every Breath You Take - About stalking Nothing Compares To You - About being miserable because she lost her love Again, I’m sorry and I hate when someone comes in to rain on the parade, but this one just drives me nuts! ---
**Author:** ![photopat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e95f7d/32.png) [@photopat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/photopat)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/33 "2002-06-20T17:33:35Z")
Ah, monster, but, some of those songs do meet the conditions of the original post. They didn’t say anything about POSITIVE songs about love and romance. Besides, how often do people really realize what the songs are about? ---
**Author:** ![monster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@monster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monster)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/34 "2002-06-20T17:50:47Z")
Good point, photopat! I guess I just assumed they want “we’re in love” songs rather than “you’re gone, so I’m miserable and going to stalk you now” songs. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![photopat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e95f7d/32.png) [@photopat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/photopat)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2002, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/35 "2002-06-20T19:51:11Z")
There’s a difference? (Kidding, I’m kidding) ---
**Author:** ![Ripple](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b2d939/32.png) [@Ripple](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ripple)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2002, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/36 "2002-06-21T02:03:23Z")
_If I Had The World To Give_ by the Grateful Dead. IMO a very pretty love song. Lyrics can be viewed [here](http://arts.ucsc.edu/gdead/agdl/2giv.html). ---
**Author:** ![Osbie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/cdc98d/32.png) [@Osbie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osbie)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2002, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/37 "2002-06-21T03:04:03Z")
I apologize if some of these have already been listed, but how about: love will never do (without you) - Janet Jackson _Design of a Decade_ Peaceful, Easy Feeling - The Eagles _Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975_ Fever - Peggy Lee In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel from the \* Say Anything\* soundtrack Love Theme from _Bladerunner_ - It’s instrumental but extremely romantic! You could play it for atmosphere. Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash _Love_ Glory of Love - Peter Cetera _Solitude/Solitaire_ Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel _Bridge Over Troubled Water_ The House You Live In - Gordon Lightfoot _Summertime Dream_ ---
**Author:** ![Horseflesh](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/horseflesh/32/7502_2.png) [@Horseflesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horseflesh)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2002, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/38 "2002-06-21T06:24:39Z")
_Love is All Around_ - REM (I believe it was only released as a single) or if you can find it the a capella version by The Flying Pickets _Crazy Love_ - Bryan Ferry on the _She’s Having a Baby_ soundtrack ---
**Author:** ![kualani](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/a9adbd/32.png) [@kualani](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kualani)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2002, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/39 "2002-06-21T07:10:04Z")
I will love you - Fisher At Last - Etta James Love and Honesty - Hawaiian Style Band a beautiful slow song, little of an island feel in the lyrics ---
**Author:** ![monica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a183cd/32.png) [@monica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monica)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2002, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953/40 "2002-06-24T04:05:43Z")
“This I promise you” by NSYNC “Thats when I’ll stop loving you” by NSYNC “I wanna love you forever” by Jessica Simpson “A walk to remember” by Jessica Simpson “I turn to you” by Christina Aguilera [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-songs-to-put-on-a-wedding-cd/114953.md?page=3)