An Interesting Place to Watch For Your Wedding Music By Rob Peters; Director Of Media Relations NAME - The National Association Of Mobile Entertainers Some of the toughest choices that Brides and Grooms face can be the song selections for the highlighted aspects and dances of their wedding. With the advent of the competition style talent shows, such as Fox's "American Idol" you do not have to look any further than Prime Time to find that special song for your first dance, or any other special dance for your wedding. In fact, television has played a significant role with couples to pick their wedding music for quite some time. From Rubin Studdard's "Flying Without Wings" to Elvis Presley's rendition of "Memories", television shows have been featuring and promoting music that can be used for moments at weddings. Here are just a few examples: · One of the biggest songs in 2002 for weddings was Kelly Clarkson's "A Moment Like This". Clarkson's hit, which was featured on Fox's "American Idol" has become a favorite for first dances among brides. With the recent release of "Flying Without Wings" from this year's winner Rubin Studdard, "American Idol" has produced two excellent choices for special moments at weddings. · The NBC Thursday Night drama "ER" helped promote Don Henley's hit "Taking You Home" during the Such Sweet Sorrow episode in 2000, which was Julianna Marguiles' last appearance on the show. Additionally, Isreal Kamakawiwole's version of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" has been a great alternative for couple looking for a unique some for that special moment, or as inspiration for couples choosing a tropical theme for their wedding. This concept of music promotion on television is not a new concept. Television shows have been promoting music for many years. More ideas for good music choices can be found on television shows from yesterday, many of which can be found in syndication, or on cable channels such as "Nick At Night's TV Land".™ . · The final episode of the ABC hit sitcom "Happy Days" was actually the wedding of Joni Cunningham (played by Erin Moran) and Chachi Aercola (Scott Baio). The final moments featured a from various episodes set to Elvis Presley's version of "Memories" which is still a popular song for Parent Dances. · Remember Murphy Brown? If you followed the CBS sitcom, you know that Murphy Brown, played by Candace Burgen, was a big Motown Fan. On one episode, when Murphy's baby was keeping her up all night, Barry Manilow's music was the only cure to get her baby to fall asleep. Manilow's cameo on the show featured a song called "You Are My Child", which has become another popular choice for Parent Dances. · Recently, at a wedding of couple with 3 children each, the Bride and Groom chose to be introduced to the theme from "The Brady Bunch". Television theme's such as "The Honeymooners" and even "The Tonight Show Theme" are great songs to introduce your Bridal Party. You never know…the next time you see a television wedding, you may just be introduced to a new songs that is a perfect fit for your own "star studded" wedding.