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There are many differentways to convey feelings of affection.Some people pen poetry, others

bestow gifts, while stillothers feel

movedby musicandlyrics.Songs havelong been apopular wayto conveyemotions, andlove songs havebeen performedby artists fromnearly every

musical genre at some point in time. Although music is subjective, some

love songs have stood out as fanfavorites. Commonly featured atweddings or as the backdrop onromantic evenings, the followingsongs are considered some of themore popular love songs of all time.* “Love Theme From ‘A Star Is Born’”

(Evergreen): This Barbara Streisandclassic from the hit film helpedStreisand earn both an AcademyAward for Best Song from a MotionPicture and Grammy Award for Songof the Year.* “Up Where We Belong”: Few

people can forget the ending scene of“An Officer and a Gentleman” whenRichard Gere sweeps Debra Wingeroff of her feet. The song “Up WhereWe Belong” by Jennifer Warnes and

Joe Cocker from the movie willalways be a romantic favorite.* “All My Life”: Former Jodeci

members K-Ci and JoJo created anenduring romantic song with thispop hit.* “Save the Best for Last”: This song

became Vanessa William’s signaturesong and a smash hit.* “Be With You”: Soul singer Mary

J. Blige emphasizes sticking with theone you love by being loyal.* “I Do It for You”: This Bryan

Adams hit was nominated for anOscar as the theme for the 1991 film“Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.”* “I’ll Make Love to You”: This Boyz

II Men song was one of thelongest-running No. 1 hits of all time.* “Lovesong”: The Cure’s Robert

Smith penned this song as a presentto his wife, Mary, in 1988.* “Sweet Love”: Anita Baker’s

soulful hit helped turn her from abudding R&B singer into ahousehold name.* “Love Me Tender”: His good looks

and gyrating hips helped thousandsof women fall in love with ElvisPresley. However, this signature lovesong endeared the famed crooner tomany others.* “My Heart Will Go On”: Celine

Dion’s theme from “Titanic” becameone of the most popular love songsof all time after the film’s 1997 debut.* “I’ll Stand by You”: This 1994 hit

from The Pretenders can beinterpreted as a song of romantic

devotion or a commitment to friends.* “You Are So Beautiful”: Joe Cocker

makes the list again with this soulful1975 hit.* “Have I Told You Lately”:

Originally written and recorded byVan Morrison, this song gained newlife and notoriety when recorded byRod Stewart.* “My Girl”: Beloved R&B group

The Temptations deliver a song aboutsunshine on a cloudy day in thisclassic.* “I Will Always Love You”: Written

and performed by Dolly Parton, thissong is perhaps most known for theversion performed by WhitneyHouston for the soundtrack of her1992 film “The Bodyguard.”* “Time After Time”: A song of

devotion, Cyndi Lauper earned herfirst No. 1 single with this hit.* “Hey There, Delilah”: A simple

song of young love by the PlainWhite T’s.* “Unchained Melody”: The

Righteous Brothers delivered thebest-known version of this song,which helped create movie magicbetween Patrick Swayze and DemiMoore in the 1990 film “Ghost.”* “Just the Way You Are”: Billy Joel’s

classic in which he tells his belovedshe is perfect as-is.* “Your Song”: A simple, eloquently

written song of love from EltonJohn.

opular love songsstand the test of timeP wedding. The best man

will keep the rings safeuntil they are needed.The maid of honor alsowill help adjust thebride’s train and veil asshe sits and stands duringthe ceremony. Both willsign the marriagecertificate as witnesses.At the reception, the

best man is expected togive a toast and the maidof honor may share somewords as well. She alsomay accompany thebride to the restroom andassist her with managingthe gown.

After the weddingThe best man will be in

charge of returning thetuxedoes to the rentalshop, if necessary. Healso may drive the newlymarried couple to theairport so they can departon their honeymoon.The maid of honor will

assist the bride inchanging out of hergown and into her travelclothes. Oftentimes themaid of honor takes thegown to the cleaners inthe days following theceremony so the dresscan be preserved.

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