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

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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?

nope never been to church

I would hate this too, sorry. I don't sing and enforced 'fun' is cringey.
Most people can't sing, so a group of crap singing noises might not necessarily enhance your day.

Hymns are sang slowly because people can't keep up with normal speed songs.

See also Happy Birthday - should be fast and upbeat but is a dragged out dirge.

No religious content of any kind is allowed in a civil marriage ceremony. When the legislation was originally going through the House of Lords, the bishops who sat there refused to countenance it, understandably in my view.

OP why don’t you just get a wedding singer to sing during the ceremony the same as you would if it was a church ceremony .

@Clearinguptheclutter you can after the registrar has gone.

I agree. A performance of a song that you find particularly meaningful by a musician as part of the ceremony would be lovely.

That's half true.
You are not allowed any religious content in a civil ceremony because the Church of England (back in the day) wouldn't allow it.

I'm another one who would love this. We are a family of singers though and whether at weddings, christenings or funerals there's a very rousing chorus!
Whatever you choose, make sure you check that the verse is singable. The verse of Sweet Caroline is quite a dirge even though the chorus is a banger. And choose something that definitely ends with a final pop, rather than just petering out.
If you have a backing track and a few good singers who've had a chance to practice beforehand, it should sound great.

Do it!!! This is SO much fun and truly shows your personalities xx

Clearly going against the grain here but I would hate this as a guest and would probably just mime along and hope it ended quickly

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