About the Song
There’s a special kind of magic in The Carpenters – Because We Are In Love (The Wedding Song), a track that captures the joy, hope, and solemn promise of a wedding day. Released in 1981 on their Made in America album, this song beautifully encapsulates the profound emotions that come with saying “I do.” It’s a moment that countless couples have marked with a melody that feels as timeless as the vows themselves.
Karen Carpenter’s voice shines with unmatched warmth and grace in this piece, bringing a tender vulnerability that is both comforting and inspiring. From the opening notes, she draws listeners into an intimate moment, making them feel as if they are witnessing the quiet exchanges of two people pledging their lives to one another. Her voice carries a softness that feels like a loving embrace, one that is only amplified by Richard Carpenter’s gentle, heartfelt arrangement.
Lyrically, Because We Are In Love (The Wedding Song) speaks to the unspoken promise between two people, capturing the essence of commitment and shared dreams. Lines like “I only know when I’m in your arms, then I’m happy to be there” reflect the simple yet profound happiness that comes from true love. The song serves as a reminder that while weddings are full of grand gestures and memorable moments, the real beauty of love is often found in the quiet, personal promises that two people make to each other.
The instrumentation is equally moving, with a delicate piano melody that intertwines with Karen’s voice to create an atmosphere of warmth and serenity. The gentle swell of strings adds a touch of grandeur, transforming the song into something that feels both intimate and epic—just like a wedding day itself. The Carpenters – Because We Are In Love (The Wedding Song) is the kind of track that makes you feel the weight of the commitment being made, while also filling you with hope for the future.
For couples who have shared this song on their wedding day, it represents more than just a musical backdrop. It becomes a part of their love story, a symbol of the journey they’ve embarked on together. And for those listening to it as part of The Carpenters’ broader body of work, it serves as a reminder of the deep, lasting love that their music so often celebrates. This song captures the unique magic of love—the kind that grows stronger with time, the kind that brings peace, and the kind that makes the ordinary feel extraordinary.
With Because We Are In Love (The Wedding Song), The Carpenters offer a timeless celebration of love, one that will continue to resonate with couples as they walk down the aisle, hand in hand, and begin their forever.
Barbara Desetto