Can Versace On Floor Lyrics Be Used As Wedding Vows?

My heart does a little happy flip at the idea of weaving a favorite song into a wedding ceremony, and 'Versace on the Floor' is undeniably swoony—but whether you should use its lyrics as your vows depends on a few things beyond how much you and your partner adore Bruno Mars.

Firstly, think about intention and audience. The song is sensual and grown-up; some of its lines are flirtatiously intimate in a way that might delight your partner but make grandparents shuffle in their seats. If your ceremony is an intimate, late-night vibe among friends who get the joke, quoting a couple of lines could be charming and genuine. If it's a formal, multigenerational affair, you might prefer paraphrasing the sentiment—capture the vulnerability and warmth of the lyric without repeating every spicy detail. I once attended a backyard wedding where the couple used a single, soft lyric as a segue into their own words; it landed perfectly because they explained why that line mattered to them.

Practical side: printing full lyrics in a program or posting them online can trigger copyright issues—publishers do care about reproductions, and some venues handle music licensing for performances but not printed text. The simple workaround is to use a short quoted line (fair use can be fuzzy) or obtain permission for printed material. Alternatively, treat the song as inspiration—write vows that echo its themes of closeness, admiration, and playfulness. If you want the song itself prominent, save it for the first dance or a musician's live rendition during the reception. Ultimately, ask your partner how literal they want the tribute to be, check with your officiant, and decide whether the lyric will uplift the ceremony or distract from the personal promise you’re making.

There's a simple, fun truth: you can use lines from 'Versace on the Floor' in your wedding vows, but you should do it intentionally. The song is sexy and modern, so think about tone—do you want your vows to be playful and sultry, or intimate and timeless? Mixing a single, meaningful line into a larger, personalized vow often works best; it honors the song while keeping your promise authentic.

Two quick practical points: printed lyrics may need permission, so avoid copying long passages into programs unless you check with the publisher. Also consider your audience—some guests may blush, others will cheer. I once heard a best friend quote a cheeky lyric during a toast; half the room laughed and the other half clapped because it was clearly heartfelt. If you like the sentiment but not the sexiness, paraphrase it into something only the two of you fully understand. Or, save the full lyric for your first dance when the atmosphere is perfect.

In short, treat the song as inspiration more than a rule, and you’ll get something that feels both romantic and appropriate.

I've seen couples do quirky, heartfelt things at ceremonies and using song lyrics can be brilliant if handled with a bit of thought. 'Versace on the Floor' has a very specific tone: sultry, romantic, playful. That makes it great for a private moment but a little risky if your vows are meant to be solemn and publicly shared with older relatives or a mixed crowd.

A practical tip I always suggest: use the lyrics as a springboard. Pick one short line that means a lot, or write a sentence that captures the same feeling without repeating the song word-for-word. That keeps your message original and avoids awkwardness. If you want the actual words, consider when and how you use them—maybe whisper a lyric during a ring exchange, or include a printed excerpt only in an RSVP email to friends. If you plan to print any lyrics in a booklet handed out at the ceremony, look into permission from the publisher—reproducing lyrics can require a license.

Also, check with whoever is officiating and the venue. Some venues have blanket music licenses for performances, but texts in programs are separate. I've helped organize a ceremony where the couple used two lines from a pop song as an opening line, then launched into personal vows—guests loved that contrast. If you're worried about formality, keep the lyric for the reception first dance instead. It feels special there and doesn't complicate the vows themselves.