Bride and Groom to Sing at Reception?

LongTallSally08

Would it be inappropriate for my groom and I to perform a song that the reception? We both love to sing, and we're not having a band or dancing, so I would like for us to peform "There Once Was a Man" from "The Pajama Game" together. Would this be inappropriate?

temerityjane

I wouldn't say it's inappropriate, but I wouldn't say it's something I'd want to see, either.

ThePinkSuperhero

Knowing the song you're thinking of singing, I'll say, yes, it's probably inappropriate.  You're already getting married, singing a crazy, over-the-top love song is a bit much.

mwhitson14

I have no idea what those two songs are. but at least the songs themselves are inappropriate, you guys singing is not. It's not my cup of tea at all though.

amysmomma

Personally, I don't think there's anything wrong with the bride and groom singing at the reception (if they are actually talented, lol), but in total honesty I just youtubed that song and I found it annoying as hell. 

Maybe if your guests are fans of the movie they may enjoy it, but....  I don't know, I would perhaps think of another song?  Doe this particular song have some sort of significance to the two of you?

Mrs.B6302007

Did you see the episode of Bridezillas with Krazy Kristen?
She sang and she's an actor/singer.

It blew.  Badly. 
She embarrassed herself.  Badly

You might want to srsly reconsider this idea.

quotequeen

It would probably be pretty awkward for most of the guests.

andy71781

On your wedding day there will be plenty of people who will want to AW you - you don't need to AW yourselves with a song and dance number.  Save it for the 25 year anniversary party.

twilight.rose

I've only seen a bride and/or groom sing at their wedding once. It was incredibly awkward (even though the bride frequently sings in public, she couldn't hold it together at her wedding), and I still cringe to think about it.

I wouldn't recommend doing this. It's going to inevitably be an emotional day for you, and you don't want tears, etc. while performing.

ootmother2

awkward. 


very

sarabellam

As a guest, this would be painful to watch.

prideeinpynk

I can't think of a time when I've ever heard this idea not ending badly. Not inappropriate, but not something I'd recommend either.

Theresa626

It's your wedding. Do what you feel like.  The only thing I think you should consider is how nervous you'll be on your wedding day.  You might not feel up to singing then and if you don't, just nix it.  Also, do you guys often sing or are you performers?  If not, then I would leave it out.  If this is a part of who you are, it will make your wedding very special. Since you're not having dancing, I would find this entertaining and it wouldn't break up the party mood.  

stinkerbell6879

Well....It can be done.....My cousin and her DH did and it went very well but like a PP has pointed out....It can good BAD as well so it really depends.

mysticl

Just keep in mind that after the RD the night before, the getting ready, the vows, greeting everybody your voices are going to be very tired and maybe not in the best shape for singing. 

When I watched that episode of bridezillas I kept thinking "she's a singer she should have known her voice wouldn't be up to it."

danieliza1127

My H and I performed a song at our reception.  He plays blues harmonica and was playing in a band, and I sang with them occasionally.  So we prepared a blues song (Love Me Like a Man) and I sang, he played harmonica, and our friend that was in the band played guitar.  It was awesome and our guests LOVED it. 

It's funny though, until we did it I know some guests were a little concerned about it.  People kind of dread that stuff at weddings because a lot of times the bride or groom just aren't very good, or it's super cheesy.  I think the key is 1) being realistic about whether you're a good singer or not and 2) doing something that is not cheesy and that is fun for your guests to watch/listen to.

honeybee77

B&G singing at their wedding?  Awkward.  That particular song?  Tacky.