Memorial Song during Ceremony

Question

My husband to be and I have both lost siblings and we would like to take a moment during the ceremony to remember then and feel as if they are there. We are having a friend who has a beautiful voice sing a song during this. Does anyone know what a good song that would be for this occasion? They were both in there 20 when they past.

Answer 1

Should old acquaintance be forgotten?

I will see you in heaven

Love never dies; only our bodies do.

The good die young

Death be not proud

Jesus raised the dead

Answer 2

my grandmother passed away two weeks before my wedding day and my grandfather passed away exactly two years to the day that i got married and those two wonderful people raised me so to honor them, we placed two roses in the pews at the church to mark their spots, we had someone read a "memorial poem" at the ceremony while we lit candles and at the reception in between the bride and grooms first dance and the father daughter dance we did a dance in memory of them "one sweet day" by mariah carey and boys 2 men.

Answer 3

Linda Ronstadt's "Goodbye My Friend"

Oh we never know where life will take us

I know it's just a ride on the wheel

And we never know when death will shake us

And we wonder how it will feel

So goodbye my friend

I know I'll never see you again

But the time together through all the years

Will take away these tears

It's okay now

Goodbye my friend

I've seen a lot things that make me crazy

And I guess I held on to you

We could've run away and left well maybe

But it wasn't time and we both knew

So goodbye my friend

I know I'll never see you again

But the love you gave me through all the years

Will take away these tears

I'm okay now

Goodbye my friend

Life's so fragile and love's so pure

We can't hold on but we try

We watch how quickly it disappears

And we never know why

But I'm okay now

Goodbye my friend

You can go now

Goodbye my friend

Answer 4

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole the great Hawaiian did an absolute fabulous job of "somewhere over the rainbow" accompanied by ukulele. check it out.

Answer 5

Please hear me out and think about this. I completely understand your thinking behind this beautiful gesture, but I would honestly advise against doing that.

Your wedding is about the happy joining of two lives. You don't want to turn it into a day of mourning. I know your late siblings wouldn't want your wedding to be a tribute to them either. Close family members would have their thoughts and attention turned to sad, painful memories when they are there to be happy for the two of you. It would also be another overwhelming emotion on a day when you will already be bubbling over with a mix of emotions.

I think remembering them is a wonderful idea, but you don't need a song in your ceremony to remember your siblings. You already know they are there in spirit. I'd would do something more personal and low key. Maybe wear a locket with their pictures in it, or lay a rose in 2 seats to symbolize them being there with you.

Of course it's your choice, but I wanted to put another perspective on the idea. If you go ahead with the song, Danny Boy is absolutely beautiful. Good luck, and hope that helps.  

Answer 6

oooooooooooo, somewhere over the rainbow would be an excellent choice. or wind beneath my wings or wish you were here(if they are christian). i had a "memorial song" for my wedding. i wanted to honor special people in our lives and that was a way to do it. i also had some candles lit during this song.