Heart Song

I was talking to Abbey-Shae a while back, and she commented on the fact that I haven't posted much about songs to play at weddings. So I thought I'd make her happy, and post some of my favourite songs to play at weddings. Because of course I have a list. :)

1. Love Never Fails - by Brandon Heath.
I absolutely adore this song. It is based on 1 Corinthians 13, the Love Chapter. Apparently Carrie Underwood and her husband Mike Fisher danced to this song at their wedding. It is one of my favourite songs about love, because it gives such a beautiful picture of what true love really is. Here is an 'exerpt,' so to speak, of the song:
Love is not proud / Love does not boast / Love after all / Matters the most // Love does not run / Love does not hide / Love does not keep / Locked inside // Love is the river that flows through / Love never fails you.

2. What a Wonderful World - by Louis Armstrong
Is there a better, more classic song than this? I love it. It's just so full of joy and appreciation. I don't even think I need to put an exerpt of this song, because it's so famous.

3. Lucky - by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat (or there is a Glee version which I actually love)
I heard this song, actually, for the first time on Glee, when Quinn (Dianna Agron) and Sam (Chord Overstreet) sing this sweet song together. It is a beautiful, beautiful song. Here is an excerpt:
I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend / Lucky to have been where I have been / Lucky to be coming home again // They don't know how long it takes / Waiting for a love like this / Every time we say goodbye / I wish we had one more kiss / I'll wait for you I promise you, I will...

4. Cinderella - by Steven Curtis Chapman
I love this song; it is the perfect Father/Daughter dance song. My cousin-in-law actually danced to this with her father at her wedding. It's about a dad watching his daughter grow up, and dancing with her through the big milestones of her life. It's just perfect:
Well, she came home today with a ring on her hand / Just glowing and telling us all they had planned / She says, "Dad, the wedding's still six months away / But I need to practice my dancing / Oh, please, Daddy, please?" // So I will dance with Cinderella / While she is here in my arms / 'Cause I know something the prince never knew / Oh, I will dance with Cinderella / I don't want to miss even one song / 'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight / And she'll be gone.

5. L-O-V-E - by Nat King Cole
Again, such a classic song. Is any wedding complete without it? It's not, in my opinion. Love it! (Pun semi-intended.)

6. Come Fly With Me - by Frank Sinatra
I have always loved this song. Yet again, it's an oldie but a goodie. Fantastic.

7. You Raise Me Up - by Josh Groban
Of course, this was another song I had to include. I once went to a wedding in which the bride walked down the aisle to this song. It was beautiful. And I'm pretty sure everyone already knows the lyrics to this song.

8. Mama's Song - by Carrie Underwood
I adore this song. It's just so sweet. It was written for Carrie Underwood's mother when the former got married. I think it's special to acknowledge your mother when you get married, because I know for me, my mother is such an important person in my life and I am so blessed that she is my mom! Here are some of the lyrics:
Mama, you taught me to do the right things / So, now you have to let your baby fly / You've given me everything that I will need / To make it through this crazy thing called life / And I know you watched me grow up / and only want what's best for me / And I think I found the answer to your prayers.

9. Let Me Be Your Wings - from Thumbelina
Because what wedding is complete without a song from an animated movie? And this one happens to be a favourite of mine. The song is so lovely. Prince Cornelius and Thumbelina sing it together, while flying around outside. It is also the song that Thumbelina starts to sing when she thinks Cornelius is dead - but then he interjects and starts singing, too! It's just so sweet.
Let me be your wings / Let me be your only love / Let me take you far beyond the stars // Let me be your wings / Let me lift you high above / Everything we're dreaming of / will soon be ours...

10. The Day Before You - Matthew West
I just found this song and I absolutely love it! It's all about someone finding their soulmate after waiting for them for a long time, and feeling excited about the prospect of spending the rest of their life with their spouse.
I had all but given up on finding the one / That I could fall into / On the day before you / I was ready to settle for less than love / And not much more / There was no such thing as a dream come true / But that was on the day before you // Now you're here and everything's changing / Suddenly life means so much / I can't wait to wake up tomorrow / And find out this promise is true / I will never have to go back / To the day before you.

So what did you think of my top ten songs? What are your favourite songs that you would like to include perhaps in your wedding?