Ever been to an event where music is being played and wonder what the motivation was behind the song choices?� In most situations the selected songs are very appropriate to the event, but sometimes they just don�t seem to be right�

While I encourage people to express themselves in their ceremony, and know that their ceremony truly is a reflection of the love the couple is celebrating together, I am fascinated by the song choices that are included in their ceremonies.

Just because a song has the word �love� in its title does not necessarily mean that it is a song that is suitable for a �love ceremony�.� There is also a large variety of romantic sounding songs, which on closer examination are not romantic at all.

There are some very obvious examples of these songs: The Police �Every Breath You Take� (stalking); Hunters & Collectors �Throw Your Arms Around Me� (a one night stand); James Blunt �You�re Beautiful� (a guy catches a glimpse of a beautiful girl that he won�t ever see again); and REM �The One I Love� (about using people).

Then there are songs that people choose because of the music itself rather than the lyrics.� Examples of this would be �Bitter Sweet Symphony� by The Verve, �Breathe Me� by Sia or �Somersault� by Decoder Ring.

Whatever music or songs you have for your ceremony, think about why you want that piece and the meaning it has for you.� If you are happy with your song preference, and it adds to the specialness of your day, then that is what you should choose.