Singing to fiance at reception

You could do it Capella - I LOVE both of those. Unexpected song could be really beautiful A Capella!

Are you thinking of doing this at the reception or for your vows?

Can you prerecord it and have it play as your first dance song. Anything other than a grand piano is going to look 80's wedding singerish

Thanks @Keisha was actually way more worried about that part. It's a surprise he doesn't know. @Kiera I never really thought about doing it acapella actually. I really like the music though.

My ex husband sang to me at our wedding. They just used a karaoke version of the song.

Some questions

Are you a professional pianist?

Are you a professionally trained singer?

Do you have access to professional equipment for recording if you go that route?

Is your husband expecting this?

Overall I do not recommend this. It is awkward for guests and the person being sung to.

Yeah this is very awkward for everyone to watch, and emotions could affect the singing. If you really want to do this, I like the suggestion of prerecording it.

Self taught pianist, professionally trained singer yes. professional recording available, no not expecting this.

If you have access to professional equipment then go that route and pre-record.

I would talk to your FH about it. I heard a story where the Bride did this as a surprise for their first dance and the husband had no idea so he and everyone thought it was a bad recording of the song. The bride was angry and embarassed to say the least.

ETA: Even so I still do not recommend this. But if you're hellbent thats what I would do.

Nope. Awkward for the guests and stressful for you. Don't do it.

You're brave. I would not want the pressure of a performance hanging over my head on my wedding day. I know this might sound like a good idea now, but i would save the performance for another day or a private moment between you and FH. It would be so awkward for your guests, potentially for your FH and stressful for you.

Sounds cringey

I think you should do what makes you happy.

Something to keep in your mind is your nerves. Do you think you'll be nervous singing to him in front of all your guests? Nerves will affect your voice and tone.

If you do this at all, I agree that a recording (in good quality) would be best for this. It'll save you on the expenses and you won't have to feel pressured in front of everyone.

Oy. I've said it before, but my uncle and his wife sang to each other at their wedding and it was supremely awkward for everyone watching. I recommend that you not do this.

Do what makes you feel good. If you prerecord it and have it played as your first dance he would be surprised. The look on his face should make you happy enough. Don't tell him it's you see if he realize it before you say anything. Just smile and dance.

Besides it's your wedding sing if you want if people are uncomfortable so what. It's your day they can feel awkward for a few minutes.

@Shannon - Thats not how that works...

That is not how ANY of that works.

Why is this a thing? It's so incredibly awkward.

My MOH told me when she and her now husband were dating, he sang and played the guitar for her. We laughed for a long time about how awkward she felt.

I would feel awkward as a guest if this happened at a wedding.

Is there a reason you want to sing to him at your wedding in front of a bunch of people? You're already professing your love to him by saying your vows and marrying him, does singing to him have some special significance for you two?

Well, to be fair--Stephanie is a professionally trained singer and a damn good pianist. I've heard her do well. In any wedding I have ever been to--especially on my father's side--my great Aunt has sung at all of the weddings(also a professionally trained singer)--to the bride and groom. So it's not "awkward." It's only awkward if you make it awkward. Do what makes you, your fiance, and your family happy.

Also, yea it's awkward if the performers are bad. In the reception, just ask your dj to turn it over to the bride for a few minutes.

As a guest, I don't think this is awkward and I'm not sure why it would be. Unless the singer was bad, which it seems like you are all envisioning. Many brides sing to their husbands on their wedding day. I do think however doing it at the reception would be better than at the ceremony.