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In every country, culture and religion, weddings are an occasion of joy in which family and friends get together to celebrate and wish for a great life ahead full of hope and faith for the newlyweds. Because weddings are celebratory in nature, music, dance and songs have always held a special place in such ceremonies.

The music and songs played at any wedding sets the stage and the mood for the wedding and the reception thereafter. The style of the wedding plays an important role in the songs that are played. Also the place where the wedding is held, influences and helps decide the kind of songs to be played. For example, if the marriage is in a church, there are bound to be restrictions. Hence one has to pick and choose from a list of songs that the particular church allows to be played at the wedding. Any particular songs that the bride and the groom may want should be discussed with the cleric prior to the wedding day.

There are various musical choices that can be played during weddings. They range from the classical to the contemporary, and can be played from recordings or by live performers. Each choice has a different feel, and sets a different mood for the wedding. What one choses to play at a wedding depends on the mood that has to be set. If the couple wants a solemn mood, then they can choose classical or traditional music. However, contemporary wedding songs or live performers will help to create a lively atmosphere.

Wedding is a special day for everyone. It is a day of fulfillment, aspirations and promises. It is a day surcharged with emotions, and families and friends have a desire to make it memorable. Songs set the mood and pace of the occasion and create a perfect ambience. Wedding songs enliven the atmosphere and add to the festivities.

Songs are an integral part of most weddings. The importance of it is evident from the fact that wedding songs have been part of several cultures right from the beginning of civilization. The form and genre of each style of music may be different but the thematic design and underlying emotions and sentiments of wedding songs is more or less the same throughout the world.

Wedding songs have to be appropriate and in tune with various functions related to the wedding. Wedding songs include the bride and groom’s first dance, wedding party songs, cake cutting songs, garter toss songs, father bride and mother groom dance songs, anniversary and last songs. Some cultures may use drums, wind instruments or conches to accompany wedding songs.

Most couples like to have unique wedding songs for their ceremony. Couples and family members sometimes go to websites that showcase the best of wedding songs. Websites promote wedding songs with different themes, befitting to the occasion and accentuate feelings and emotions attached to this special day. Many online vendors of wedding songs prepare their own list of the choicest of wedding songs and make it available to people.

Wedding songs CDs and audiocassettes are also available in retail and online stores. They can have vocals or instrumental music that suits the occasion. Wedding songs CDs can also be personalized with buyers giving their own choices of songs. They may also serve as the perfect wedding gift.

Wedding songs are essential for all kinds of wedding and are loved and cherished by all irrespective of religion, race or class.