My fiancee and I are making the mix cd for our wedding (we aren't having a dj just the cd) and we were thinking about putting like 30 seconds of the Funeral Song before the Wedding March (before I walk down the aisle) Do you think that would be funny? (Keep in mind our colors are black and red so this isn't going to be a 'normal' wedding)
2007-08-12 15:59:22 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I personally think it would be hilarious, and I know it would go over very well with exactly 1/3 of my guests. Another 1/3 would not understand what just happened around them, and the last 1/3 would be very offended and upset, because that is just not the way things should be done.
Therefore, I will not be playing the Funeral Song at my wedding or reception (actually, it might go over better at the reception, since those tend to be much looser).
My suggestion is to take a copy of your guest list, and mark those who'd think it was funny with one color, those who would be angry with another color, and those you don't know about with a third color. If the 'funny' color makes up most of the list, I'd probably go for it, but if it's closer to even with the 'angry' color, I'd skip it.
Only you know your guests, so you need to judge their reactions.
If you've planned the whole wedding around your quirky color scheme, and off-the-beaten-path sense of humor, I think it would probably fit in really well. Start things of with a bang!
EDIT: Upon reading some of the other responses, I have to agree with the one that mentioned recent family deaths. If there's been anyone in the family (your's, his, or a guest's) who has passed away recently, then I would skip it to preserve the feelings of that person's family.
2007-08-12 16:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by Queen Queso 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that if it goes with the theme/mood of your wedding that it would be funny. Are you thinking of having the bridal party walk down to it? Or just have a pause before you come down? Otherwise you could do it before it starts (before anyone comes down the aisle.) I think it would be a good way to incorporate your personalities. Who cares what everyone else says about "traditional" weddings, it's yours! And if that's your personality, then there's a good chance other people that can appreciate a little humor and something different will be attending.
2007-08-13 02:05:28 · answer #2 · answered by Renee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, I know I would be a bit confused if I attended a wedding that that happened in... even if the couple were fun loving... it sends mixed fellings. It might bring up upetting memories (especially being in a church) for some and might not sit well with others, but you might get a chuckle or two. You can be more relaxed with the reception, but even than I wouldn't like that idea.
However, this is your wedding. You have every right to do what you like.
2007-08-12 16:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually...I think I read somewhere that the "Funeral Song" as we know it today was intended to be used for weddings, and the wedding march was for funerals. That said, I think you should do whatever you want...It's your day!
2007-08-13 04:28:08 · answer #4 · answered by aleiha_applegarth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a pretty twisted sense of humor myself so I would giggle a little...on the inside.
I wouldn't expect most people to think it was downright hilarious though or even that funny to tell the truth. The only "reaction" you are likely to get is people griping that you messed with a sacred ceremony...not so many "she's so funny". People are boring like that. Sorry.
2007-08-12 17:15:25 · answer #5 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no -- totally bad taste! Everytime I attend a wedding and see a bride being escorted down the aisle by her father, I think of my own dad. He passed away 4 1/2 years ago - if I were at your wedding, your "joke" - while funny to you, would greatly upset me to the point that I would have to walk out of your ceremony and possibly disrupt your wedding. While it is your "big" day, you still need to think of others and be sensitive to their feelings.
2007-08-12 16:26:39 · answer #6 · answered by KaseyT33 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-19 11:24:06 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's "you" then do it.
Remember, it's your wedding. People who get you will laugh.
A co-worker of mine stopped on her way down the isle and asked if there were any other takers, prime meat is coming off the market.
Both are not things I would do - but the people who knew her laughed and it was good.
2007-08-12 19:09:28 · answer #8 · answered by Alex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes, but it really depends on the kind of people you're inviting. If you think it's funny, then your friends will probably think it's funny. Besides, if no one think's that it's funny...screw them, it's your wedding.
2007-08-12 16:09:03 · answer #9 · answered by whatsername 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um...well I know I sure as hell wouldn't do it...but whatever floats your boat right? lol
If YOU guys find it funny that is pretty much all that matters since it is YOUR day!
If you don't want to offend anyone then I would avoid it though...I wouldn't be OFFENDED by it...but I could see others being shocked.
I think that it would maybe imply that you don't think your marriage is a serious thing...that it is just a joke....I don't know....
2007-08-12 16:06:33 · answer #10 · answered by Intuitive Dreamer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋