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Send in the Clowns

Artist: Judy Collins, Album: Judith

At my first wedding in Tahoe, we quickly found a minister to perform the ceremony without discussing the details. Everything seemed fine as I walked up to the preacher, except that the bridesmaid was doubled-over in laughter. I was only vaguely listening to the lyrics... --Darol Allen In 1978, my sister walked down the aisle to "Send in the Clowns." My mother picked it out, and to this day defends her choice. --Carrie Yankello Wow! Someone else chose "Send in the Clowns"? That was the best laugh my date and I ever had at a wedding. --Teresa Labella

You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

Artist: The Righteous Brothers, Album: 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection

My husband has been a wedding DJ for over 20 years. He has lots of stories about weird wedding song choices, but my favorite is the couple that requested "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' " for their first dance. Stunningly oblivious to the lyrics, or even just the title, they explained: "But we love Top Gun!" --Dana Robb

Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody

Artist: Louis Prima, Album: Wildest! [Expanded]

During the '80s, one of my cousins got married for the second time. Since her first was an elopement, she did a nice job with a church, harp and flute with organ for the music. It was all quite dignified; her father performed the ceremony. The reception was on the ocean, also very nice. When the master of ceremonies introduced the couple for the first time as Mr. and Mrs. XXX, the wedding band played "Just a Gigolo." Everyone under the age of 30 erupted into hysterical laughter. --Elisabeth Powers

The Lady Is a Tramp

Artist: Frank Sinatra, Album: The Capitol Years

At our wedding party with a live band of musician colleagues of my husband, Howard was persuaded to get on stage and sing. He serenaded me with "The Lady Is a Tramp" in the style of Tom Waits. Unbelievably, we're about to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. --Jennifer Hollingsworth [Editor's note: Some people find this song touching. But, as subtle and sophisticated as the lyrics may be, repeatedly singing the word "tramp" in the direction of one's new wife isn't to be encouraged.]

Verdi: 'La donna e mobile' (Rigoletto)

Artist: Carlo Bergonzi, Album: Carlo Bergonzi: The Sublime Voice

I attended a wedding where La donna e mobile from Verdi's Rigoletto was sung. I couldn't believe it! The translation from the Italian is "Anyone who trusts her is always wretched; he who opens his heart to her is lacking in caution." Did they really understand the lyrics? --Mike Comer