A love song from the hit film Titanic has been sunk as far as Kerry weddings are concerned.
The 'My Heart Will Go On' theme from the Leonardo di Caprio movie - is one of a number of pop standards that are being barred from marriage ceremonies in the Kerry diocese of the Roman Catholic church.
Also jettisoned are songs such as 'Lady in Red'and 'The Wind Beneath my Wings'.
Happy couples will from now on have to be content with more traditional music, such as Ave Maria and Panus Angelicus.
The message has been spelled out to them in a new set of guidelines from the Kerry Catholic authorities.
A spokeswoman for the diocesan communications office said today that popular songs were quite acceptable at wedding receptions and celebrations after the knot had been tied.
But she added: "In the context of the marriage ceremony itself, songs from shows, musicals and pop charts do a disservice."
The guide is intended to aid couples and those who want music in Co Kerry churches during the ceremonies, according to Mr Padraig McIntyre, director of sacred music in the diocese.
It lists appropriate hymns and makes the point that "instrumental music contributes greatly to the creation of a prayerful atmosphere", adding that "music and song are meant to draw us into the mystery of God's love.
"All hymns and songs should be scripturally based, reflecting the richness of the sacrament in which Christ is present."
The guidelines were welcomed by Kerry's Bishop Bill Murphy, who said the wedding day was one of great joy, not only for the couple, their family and friends, but also for the parish and the wider Christian community.
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