My daughter gave me the honor of choosing the songs at her wedding. One that we used might appeal particularly to your mom, as she's likely close to my age. It's "Grow Old With Me" by John Lennon. I heard it on a Mary Chapin Carpenter CD, but it's been covered by many artists. Also, the man at the music store I ordered the sheet music from told me that two arrangements are available: one for a more "alto" voice, and the other more soprano.
Some lyrics:

Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be
When our time has come, we will be as one
God bless our love, God bless our love.

We also used "One Hand, One Heart" from West Side Story (it gets into a high range), and the traditional Bridal Chorus and Mendelssohn's recessional (because when I got married, I didn't do anything traditional!)

My advice is to choose something meaningful, but also not too difficult to sing, so that you can enjoy yourself instead of worrying. Good luck!
Gigi

thank you so much for putting so much thought into this. i know it means a lot to my mom and i want it to be special =]

I have had what I term a "soap opera life". In other words, I've seen it all. Almost.

I work in health care and I'm as old as the hills (not that old, I guess--but I'm definitely not a kid) so feel free to ask whatever you like.


NOTE: I AM NOT MY OWN FAVORITE COLUMNIST (SEE BELOW)!!!! I just hit the wrong button...

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