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If I were in your wedding party-I'd love this. As a general favor, I'm not sure. It depends how many older or just non-tech friendly guests you have. For example, my FSIL doesn't own a DVD player because "they're too hard". For her, she'd never know what to do with it. However, if the bulk of your guests are youngish, or you have really techie relatives, it's a great idea.
I second that it kind of depends - on your guests, and the song. For our guests, I can pretty much say that over half of them don't have an iPod and don't know what iTunes is (older aunts and uncles, friends of parents) and of the younger crowd, the majority of them probably already have that song on their iPods.
I do really like the idea of a bunch of fun songs - either a mix cd or a down-loadable mix - that would remind me of the bride and groom and the wedding day. For someone in the bridal party, or even for your guests (you can burn cds pretty cheap) I think that would be a fun favor. Although again, depending on your music, the actual guests may or may not be that thrilled. If the bridal party is of similar ages or taste in music then they are probably a better bet.
Instead of picking the song for your guests, I would say you should let them pick the song themselves.
Not everyone will appreciate this gift, but those that will can collect the favors from those who don't.
Personally, I know plenty about computers and digital music files but do not use iTunes.
Plus, it sorta sounds like an advertisement to me.
I wouldn't want that as a gift, because I already have the song. Also, just as the other posters said, not everybody uses or even knows what iTunes is. So, I would rather you save your money than give me that song.
We're doing a mix of music from our reception (we're doing an iTunes reception so have hand-picked the playlist for the event). We'll make CDs with custom covers for favors (in addition to home baked cookies). The music is general appeal that we think will go over well with guests of all ages. :)
to respond to your original question (sorry - forgot to included it in the prior response - oops!), i would prefer a gift of a song of my choice - i love the meaning behind giving out your song, but it is a popular song and many guests may already have it. as others have pointed out, some may not have the tech to utilize the favors - it may be many wasted songs.
Better Together is our song too! Anyway, like MissM, we're also giving burned CDs with our favorite songs as favors. But we're only putting 4 per table of 8. That way, if the guest wants it they can take it and if not, someone else can have it.
I agree with the posters above:
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I think it's a fantastic idea. Everything everybody else has said it true--some people will already have the song, some people won't have an ipod, some people just won't download it, etc. But I see that as equivalent to some guests tossing out the picture frame, or box of chocolates, or whatever else is given as a favor. Your idea is unusual, fun, and a great reminder of your wedding. I say go for it!
no i would hate this. i have an ipod i never use, and what would someone that doen't have a ipod do w/ that favor?
Do all of your guests have i tunes? Grandma and grandpa?
Old uncle ernie??!
I think this would be great for a younger crowd... but when I think about the oldies that are attending- they won't get it.
I think it's a cute idea, but would be poorly received. A mix CD with your song and maybe other wedding-related songs (your processional, etc.) on it might be a better option.
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I think is a novel idea...but my grandma, mom, most aunts, cousins and some friends...wouldn't know what to do with it...not everybody has an ipod and not everybody wants one.
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Hmm. I think giving music as a gift is tricky. Especially since I'm really picky about my music and I buy a lot off itunes myself. I wouldn't be thrilled about music as a gift. If it were an itunes gift card I would be happy, but if it were a song(s) that were already picked out, then I wouldn't be too thrilled. (IMO) 
Sorry, but I don't think this is a very good idea. First of all, not everyone would like that song -- and if they did like the song, they probably already have it themselves. Secondly, there will likely be older guests who don't even have a computer/Internet, much less iTunes or an iPod. Even as a younger guest, I wouldn't really appreciate this favor. If you want to do an iTunes favor, you should at least allow the people to select the song themselves, but you could include a note with some "suggestions" like this song. I don't even use iTunes, though, and I think the hassle of setting up an account, etc. just to download one song isn't worth it. IMO, a better idea would be a burned mix CD -- because you don't really want to give away a CD with just one song on it, who wants to even waste their time putting it into a CD player to listen to one song? If you include a few songs on there, more people will listen -- since they won't have to deal with the hassle of downloading, and even older people will likely have a CD player in their car or something.
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So i heard that i can buy one song from iTunes and give it to everyone. So i can take our song (Better Together-Jack Johnson) and give to everyone. Would people like that?
I could also do this as a gift to everyone in the weeding party with a bunch of fun songs. Is this a gift you would like to get
PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!
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