People seemed a bit concerned, so I thought I’d let you all know that I did choose a different song out of respect for my husband and his parents. However, my alternate song choice is also somewhat “kooky” — a string quartet version of The Smiths’ “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want.” Nobody knew what it was except for me and the husband and everyone thought it was gorgeous, so it was a big hit all around.

The recessional was an even bigger hit, though — “All You Need Is Love” by the Beatles. That one got thunderous applause and was very well received.

It might also be a bit weird to walk down the aisle while the choir sing (or everyone thinks), ‘And did those feet in ancient time walk upon England’s mountains green…’ – since it’s about Christ. There’s something just sort of off-key about the bride walking, while folk sing about Christ walking… hmm, doesn’t quite sit right. IMHO.

I spent about five seconds trying to convince my (then fiance) to let me walk to the aisle to Queen’s rendition of “Here comes the bride” before realizing that wasn’t going to fly. It does hold a prominent place in the soundtrack on our wedding video, though.