A wedding song instead of one more toast
Wedding toasts all start to sound alike by the third hour. A song works differently: people listen in silence, then ask who made it — especially when the bride's and groom's names turn up in the chorus.
Who it's for
The maid of honor or best man planning a surprise. Parents who want to say more than fits into a speech. The couple themselves — a first-dance track nobody else on earth has.
What matters most
- Their names and the nicknames they use for each other.
- Where and how they met — almost always the best verse.
- How long they've been together and what they've been through.
- Inside jokes the guests will get.
When to play it
For the first dance if it's a ballad. Before the cake if it's upbeat. Or send it to the couple the morning after — then it stays with them long after the party instead of getting lost in the noise of the reception.