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To want a singalong in my (civil!) wedding ceremony?

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ThisMustBeMyDream · 22/06/2025 19:02

I can't decide if this is weird, or genius!
I'm having a civil wedding ceremony. At a religious wedding, hymns are sung. So, at mine I'd love to choose a song that the vast majority of guests will know (and I'd provide the lyrics anyway!) to sing along to!
If you'd enjoy this, what song would you go with as a fun, but still fitting for a wedding, tune?

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LlynTegid · 22/06/2025 19:49

Whatever you choose, have one or two people to lead.

I agree with the person who noted that church hymns are not allowed. I think they should be, better that than those who have had church weddings and never set foot in one otherwise.

FuzzyPuffling · 22/06/2025 19:23

minipie · 22/06/2025 19:13

YANBU at all

I find it very dog in the manger that churches won’t allow hymns to be sung in civil weddings. To me hymns are cultural heritage from eg school assemblies as much as religious. But that’s an aside.

Beatles songs? I wanna hold your hand is easy to sing

Chapel of Love

Better Together

I’m Yours

It's the "civil" bit that doesn't allow hymns (or religious readings) not churches.
Churches are happy for you to sing hymns whenever you like!

Ikeameatballs · 22/06/2025 19:21

Great idea but definitely try to choose a classic that most people will know the words to, give forewarning , print the words and get a “lead singer”, either a confident guest who can sing or pay someone.

Ponoka7 · 22/06/2025 19:18

Decide on your era.
Rick Ashley, never gonna give you up,
As said Elvis,
Beatles, love, love me do,
Cher, Shoop shoop song
You want something that doesn't take good singing voices.

Iloveyoubut · 22/06/2025 19:14

I wanted to hate this idea but actually I don’t … I think it’s lovely!

minipie · 22/06/2025 19:13

YANBU at all

I find it very dog in the manger that churches won’t allow hymns to be sung in civil weddings. To me hymns are cultural heritage from eg school assemblies as much as religious. But that’s an aside.

Beatles songs? I wanna hold your hand is easy to sing

Chapel of Love

Better Together

I’m Yours

doesthisonework · 22/06/2025 19:06

Yes! We had one at our wedding and it was great, everyone loved it. We had Elvis I can't help falling in love with you. Make sure you print the words in the order of service.

DiscoBob · 22/06/2025 19:05

I love singing. Not that I'm good at it. So I'd love this.

I'd say it might be a good idea to advise in advance of the singalong with the song in question. And state it's of course optional.

Just so people don't feel embarrassed if they really can't sing or don't feel confident. Or don't know the song at all until the day.

AuntyHistamine · 22/06/2025 19:05
Wanderdust · 22/06/2025 19:04

This is lovely, I hate singing hymns!

PermanentTemporary · 22/06/2025 19:04

I’d like this too but given a lot of experience, employ at least one person to lead the singing - maybe one instrumentalist and two singers?

Maybe Daisy, Daisy for me.

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