As you plan one of the most important and memorable days of your life, you should take time to consider the march in song you will have at your wedding. That’s when all eyes will be on the bride, which is why so many couples find this song to be of particular importance. If you have started researching your options and are feeling overwhelmed, these tips can help you make a decision.

To start narrowing down the many choices you have, you should first decide if you want to stick with traditional music or go for a more modern song. If you do not have a preference toward either modern or traditional music, think about your guests, because they might. If you have a lot of older relatives coming to the wedding, you might want to stick with the wedding classics that are purely instrumental, such as Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March.” But if your friends will largely make up your audience, they might appreciate more popular, modern tunes like Kelly Clarkson’s “A Moment Like This.”

Of course, if your wedding has a theme, choosing a matching march in song is a fun idea. For example, a vintage wedding theme might be best complemented by a song from the 1950s, such as “When I Fall in Love” by Nat King Cole. A wedding with a modern, romantic feel might call for a popular love song like “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion. And if you’re getting married on Valentine’s Day like so many couples choose to do, it makes sense to pick “Valentine” by Jim Brickman & Martina Mcbride.

Finally, you should think about how long the wedding march in song needs to be. This requires you to take into account your wedding venue. If you will be walking down a particularly long aisle, be sure to choose a song that is long enough to last the whole trip. You can also opt to use two shorter songs, which may be especially nice if you are having trouble choosing between your top two favorite tunes. You can either ask the venue’s wedding coordinator for input on how long the song should be to accommodate the aisle, or simply walk down the aisle slowly and record how long it takes you so you know how long the song should be.

Choosing your march in song can be a fun process, especially when you get the input of your soon-to-be spouse and any friends whose opinion you value. You should also start this process early to avoid feeling stressed about it. In the end, though, you should choose a song that you and your loved one will enjoy having in your wedding day memories!