As you put out the bunting and toast Britain's future head of state and his missus/spend the day studiously avoiding the vulgar, anachronistic celebration of privilege (delete as applicable), what music springs to mind?
Of course, weddings (not marriage – we've done that) should be happy occasions. Two people pledge to love and care for each other in a public ceremony, followed by a hell of a party. But that post-nuptials shindig, at which refreshments are readily available, is often the scene of a disaster. There must be a few songs about such events.
So I'm not after songs that are played at weddings – I'm well acquainted with the merits of Dancing Queen. But I would like to hear great songs about the occasion: the ceremony, or the wedding day, or the effects of the act of getting hitched. Post your suggestions below and we'll celebrate the best next Thursday.
* Special thanks to Suzi for suggesting this topic, and to all those who've suggested future subjects. Keep them coming.
The toolbox:
* Listen to others' suggestions and add yours to a collaborative Spotify playlist.
* Previously on Readers Recommend.
* Guide to "donds", "zedded", and other strange words used by some of the RR regulars (courtesy of the Marconium).
* The Marconium (blog containing a wealth of data on RR, including the songs that are "zedded").
* The 'Spill (blog for the RR community).
Please do:
* Post your nominations before midday on Tuesday if you wish them to be considered.
* Write a few lines advocating the merits of your choices.
But please don't:
* Post more than one third of the lyrics of any song.
* Dump lists of nominations. If you must post more than two or three at once, please attempt to justify your choices.
