Using music in wedding slideshows

Howdy,
I want to make wedding slideshows for money. I understand that there are legal issues with using copyrighted music in a work and then selling it. At the same time, I also know that there is a way around this, as people do it all the time. That's why I'm here.
What's the legal way to use copyrighted music in a wedding slideshow, and then sell it for profit?
Do I have to have the customer prove that they own the CD, or buy the song from iTunes, and then agree not use it for anything but personal use? Any information regarding this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Ideally, you should use should use the original file instead of MP3/AAC.
And you don't use MP3 in Final Cut Express.
See this -> Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express: Convert MP3 and AAC audio files for compatibility before importing

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