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Top 10 wedding songs
by Nick Fielding, for AskMen.com

So you're planning a wedding. You抳e lined up the venue, the caterer, the flowers -- but what about the music? The key to creating a great playlist is finding beautiful, original songs that have deep personal meaning and possess relevant lyrics. Here are 10 tunes that have true "staying power" and will move the happy couple and their guests on that special day:

10. "Call and Answer"
-- Barenaked Ladies
If you are simply looking for a smooth, easy-listening tune, this is it. The Ladies have created a song with sweet vocals that will set a romantic tone at your reception. Lyrically, "Call and Answer" is about loving someone through thick and thin, despite any faults. This sentiment should echo nicely with the vows made earlier. Also, this song is an uncommon selection for a new couple, so the originality factor is high here.

Favorite line: If you call I will answer/ And if you fall I will pick you up/ And if you court this disaster/ I'll point you home

9. "I Belong To You"
-- Lenny Kravitz
Though the image of Kravitz may not be desirable as you dance for the first time as husband and wife, the rocker presents a really good case for choosing his song -- thanks to a funky beat and deep, poetic writing. An account to his woman of his feelings of unconditional love and devotion, this ditty should ring quite true, while avoiding the cheesiness of more well-known wedding songs.

No other song recounts so succinctly the feelings you undoubtedly have toward your new bride, so picking this tune for its lyrics is a smart choice. Plus, with such a catchy rhythm, all the guests will be tapping their toes.

Favorite line: Your soul and mind are entwined/ Before you I was blind/ But since I've opened my eyes

8. "By Your Side"
-- Sade
The woman most remembered for "Smooth Operator" strikes quite a chord with this slow jam. You can't go wrong with a song about always being there for your partner, in the good times and the bad. When the lights are dimmed and the spotlight is shining on you and your bride, Sade's hit should really ring true. It's genuine; and, with Sade's smooth voice, will set the mood for the two of you later on in the night.

Favorite line: When you're on the outside / Baby, and you can't get in/ I would show you/ You're so much better than you know

7. "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?"
-- Bryan Adams
While Adams' "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" is certainly overplayed, his contribution to the 揇on Juan DeMarco?soundtrack gets less recognition and should be a great fit for your wedding. Even if it wasn't "your song" when you first started dating, the lyrics are meaningful. So pick it for the content -- not just because it's by Bryan Adams, who traditionally gets a lot of airtime at weddings. (And don't worry, dancing to an Adams song is allowed at weddings. Just don抰 get used to it ?

Favorite line: When you love a woman you tell her / That she's really wanted/ When you love a woman you tell her that she's the one

6. "She"
-- Elvis Costello
When it comes to weddings, "She" is a great alternative to the more common ballads. Taking the good with the bad, Costello shows that a woman's imperfections may be as attractive as her assets, both physical and mental. It may seem like the "cheese" factor is high, but the originality of expression more than makes up for it. For this reason, Costello is your man. Those previously unfamiliar with the song have been known to take an immediate liking to it because of its emotion, so try it out.

Favorite line: Me, I'll take her laughter and her tears/ And make them all my souvenirs/ 'Cause where she goes I've got to be

Number 5
And I Love Her
  - The Beatles

For those who love to reminisce, it doesn't get much better than this song. With the unmistakable Beatles sound, McCartney and Lennon get across a recognizable message (undying love for a gorgeous woman) in a creative way. Attractive in its simplicity, you can sway to this song and look into your wife's eyes with the same feelings expressed by the legendary group.

Though this may not be your top priority, any Beatles tune will likely be well received by guests as well, since just about all of their hits are adored classics.

Favorite line: I give her all my love/ That's all I do/ And if you saw my love/ You'd love her too

Number 4

Knocks Me Off My Feet
  - Stevie Wonder

This song, from the Wonder man himself, stands up today more than ever. The sweet piano playing and cadence of his voice make for a great slow dance, while his lyrics will make your new wife teary-eyed in a heartbeat.

If you're looking for an oldie but a goodie, this is it. For many couples, it is part of their own personal soundtrack, spawning the happy memories of their wedding day. Join the select club who has picked this song, as it contains all the criteria a bride and groom require for that special dance.

Favorite line: There's something 'bout your love/ That makes me weak and knocks me off my feet

Number 3

It Had To Be You
  - Harry Connick, Jr.

For a big band classic, it does not get any better than this renowned song. For whatever reason, this perfect wedding piece often gets overlooked, though that should not be after you listen to the lyrics. As another vow-like song that brings up themes like love everlasting, both you and your grandparents will appreciate Connick Jr.'s version. It's the type of song that, 15 years from now, you can put into your sound system and still really enjoy, as you think back on that special day.

Favorite line: For nobody else gave me a thrill/ With all your faults I love you still/ It had to be you, wonderful you

Number 2

You're Just Too Good To Be True
  - Lauryn Hill

If you want to add a bit of urban flavor to your wedding, Lauryn Hill's ballad is a wise choice. Encompassing true love and the feelings of joy that it brings, the song avoids the stereotypical expressions of love with the original lyrics from the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons classic.

When Hill added her own touch to it, it was remade into a hip love song worthy of consideration for couples who want to keep the music at their reception modern but still relevant.

Favorite line: Pardon the way that I stare/ There's nothing else to compare/ The sight of you leaves me weak/ There are no words left to speak

Number 1

When I Fall In Love
  - Nat King Cole

The one song that stands head and shoulders above the rest has to be this one. The powerful, rich voice of Cole, the music, and the inspirational words combine to form a piece of art worthy of a first dance by newlyweds. Since being with your wife forever should be pleasantly on your mind, why not play a song that emits the same message?

What's more is that the soft vocals and classical music really set the tone well -- don't be surprised if your wife has a tear in her eye as the first chords of the song start playing. Who knows, with Cole's voice as a trigger, you are likely to get choked up as well. Or not...

Favorite line: When I give my heart it will be completely/ Or I'll never give my heart/ And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too/ Is when I fall in love with you

go for original and meaningful

These songs have something in common -- they all take on the subject of marriage and love in a creative manner. Forget what is commonly done or what your DJ recommends, and go with something that touches the both of you and keeps your feet moving at the same time.

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