Okay, this will be an ongoing, evolving list of songs that aren’t your typical, hear at every wedding, make you want to stab yourself in the ear songs. I tend to loath those typical sappy love songs. I’ll keep searching the ever so generous Internet and asking every single person I meet what song they used or will be using. Please feel free to add your comments, song ideas and even barfy songs that all self respecting couples should avoid.

Anyone wondering what my wedding song was? Anyone? It was Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley. This was completely appropriate since my husband and I were married in Las Vegas at The Chapel of the Flowers. This was by far the funnest day of my life. Elvis (not the real one) walked me down the aisle, then sang (just like the real one) all throughout the ceremony). It was awesome. Whenever we hear Viva Las Vegas, wherever we are, we start dancing.

So here begins my list of songs that I hope won’t make you want to stab yourself in the ear:

Heavenly Day - Patty Griffin (My absolute favorite song on this list so far.

These Are the Days - Van Morrison

Daughter - Loudon Wainwright

Wildflowers - Tom Petty

Days Like This - Van Morrison

The Wonder of You - Elvis Presley (check out the video on the right side of the page!)

You are the Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne

I Love Being Here With You - Ella Version (my fave) or Diana version and there’s a Queen Latifah version which is actually excellent.
You will definitely need to know how to dance Arthur Murray style for this song.

Besame Mucho(Translation: “Kiss Me A Lot”) This song was originally performed by Edmund Hall in the 30’s but over the past 70 years has been performed by many artists. I like the Dianna Krall version and the Andrea Bocelli version, but if you search the Internet, you’ll find lots more.