Top Wedding Party Entrance Songs to Complement Your Big Day

Weddings are merry affairs, so it’s not surprising that many couples have a difficult time choosing the best entrance song. After all, it happens only once, so the choice can be daunting.

Much depends on the couple’s taste, but there are also guests’ preferences to consider. When in doubt, however, go with the couple’s favorite. After all, it’s their wedding day.

When choosing the perfect entrance song, consider the type of entrance you want to make. Compare, for example, a traditional Christian wedding to, say, a bikers’ wedding, and you’ll get the idea.

While nothing is set in stone where weddings are concerned (entrance songs included), look at the matter through the prism of the overall wedding atmosphere you are aiming to create. Should it be fun? Or romantic? A serious affair? A combination of these? Something else entirely?

Playing a hard rock song won’t contribute to a laid-back atmosphere, so think outside of the box.

What Is a Wedding Reception Entrance?

For starters, let’s define “wedding entrance.”

A wedding entrance is the order of entrance of the wedding procession. Usually, it follows the following pattern: parents of the bride, parents of the groom, ushers with bridesmaids, flower girl and ring bearer, special guests, best man, maid/matron of honor, groom and bride.

The bridal procession begins after all guests are seated when the music begins. That is the moment for your wedding entrance song.

How to Make a Memorable Wedding Entrance

This is up to personal preferences. Whatever you do, make sure it’s compliant with the message you’re trying to get across. Some couples have a difficult time pondering compromises between their wishes and guests’ expectations, but since it’s your wedding, you should swing towards what you want.

Of course, if you’re planning a big wedding reception with many business partners in attendance, some compromises are likely. However, don’t assume that all business people are serious by default. Private personas and business personas can differ greatly.

Some wedding entrance ideas couples love include:

• Using unique transportation (a horse-drawn carriage and similar)
• Adding confetti canons to the mix
• Carry lanterns and balloons
• Swap outfits
• Showcase a special skill (dance, skit, etc.)
• Have each member of the wedding party enter with a different song, specific only to them

These are only some of the ideas; the rest should come to you naturally. No matter what you do, remember to consult the parties involved beforehand. Forcing people to participate in creative antics that may make them uncomfortable is not a good idea on your wedding day.

Lastly, remember that the choice is up to the couple, no matter what the guests would like. If you’re not into flamboyant entrances, a low-key entrance is more than acceptable.

The Most Popular Wedding Entrance Songs

While keeping all these perplexities in mind, it’s time to narrow down your search for a perfect wedding entrance song. Couple them with your chosen entrance style for best results! Here are some of the most popular songs covering a number of themes.

Classic Wedding Entrance Songs

1. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: IX. Wedding March," by Felix Mendelssohn, London Symphony Orchestra, and Peter Maag

2. “Bridal Chorus’ 'Treulich Geführt,” DGG, Lohengrin, Act 3," by Andrew Grossman, Anna Moor and Lana Ross

3. “Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, 'La Primavera' (Spring): I. Allegro,” by Antonio Vivaldi, Alberto Lizzio and Musici di San Marco

4. “Serenade, 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik,' K 525: II. Romanza - Andante,” by the Latvian Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra

5. “Salut d'Amour,” by the Mostar Symphony Orchestra

6. “Fur Elise,” by Ludwig Van Beethoven

7. “Ave Verum Corpus,” by Mozart

8. “The Four Seasons: Spring 1,” by Vivaldi

9. “Procession of Nobles,” by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

10. “Water Music,” by George Frideric Handel

Fun Wedding Entrance Songs

1. “A Sky Full of Stars,” by Coldplay

2. “Raise Your Glass,” by P!nk

3. “Here for the Party,” by Gretchen Wilson

4. “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” by Cyndi Lauper

5. “Stand by You,” by Rachel Patten

6. “Country Girl (Shake it For Me),” by Luke Bryan

7. “You Sexy Thing,” by Hot Chocolate

8. “Let’s Get Loud,” by Jennifer Lopez

9. “On Top of the World,” by Imagine Dragons

10. “Timber,” by Pitbull ft Kesha

Country Wedding Entrance Songs

1. “I Can Love You Like That,” by John Micahel Montgomery

2. “Valentine,” by Martina McBride

3. “She’s Got This Thing About Her,” by Chris Young

4. “Islands in the Stream,” by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers

5. “I Love You,” by Eli Young Band

6. “I Do (Cherish You),” by Mark Wills

7. “Beautiful Crazy” by Luke Combs

8. “I Hate Love Songs,” by Kelsea Ballerini

9. “Oh Love,” by Brad Paisley

10. “Me and You,” by Kenny Chesney

Rock Wedding Entrance Songs

1. “Back in Black,” by AC/DC

2. “We Will Rock You,” by Queen

3. “Here I Go Again,” by Whitesnake

4. “Jump,” by Van Halen

5. “Mr. Brightside,” by The Killers

6. “Shake It,” by Metro Station

7. “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” by Nirvana

8. “Ocean Avenue,” by Yellowcard

9. “My Type,” by Saint Motel

10. “The Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room),” by Flight of the Conchords

Pop Wedding Entrance Songs

1. “I Believe in a Thing Called Love,” by The Darkness

2. “Teenage Dream,” by Katy Perry

3. “I’m a Believer,” by The Monkees

4. “Lovely Day,” by Bill Withers

5. “All You Need Is Love,” by The Beatles

6. “Sunshine of My Life,” by Stevie Wonder

7. “You Make My Dreams Come True,” by Hall & Oates

8. “Walking on Sunshine,” by Katrina & the Waves

9. “Beautiful Day,” by U2

10. “Everywhere,” by Fleetwood Mac

Latin Wedding Entrance Songs

1. “Bailando,” by Enrique Iglesias

2. “Despacito,” by Luis Fonsi

3. “La Vida Es Un Carnival,” by Celia Cruz

4. “La Conga,” by Gloria Estefan

5. “Como la Flor,” by Selena

6. “Suavemente,” by Elvis Crespo

7. “Vivir Mi Vida,” by Marc Anthony

8. “Oye Mi Amor,” by Mana

9. “Intentalo,” by 3BallMTY

10. “Ginza,” by J Balvin

How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Reception Entrance Song

The wedding party entrance song should set the mood for your wedding reception, meaning that you should stick to the theme you’ve chosen. It is all about the right kind of atmosphere. Since it’s safe to conclude that every couple wants their guests to enjoy the wedding, the answer is rather simple — choose a wedding entrance song that will appeal to your guests as well as to you.

Wedding Ceremony Songs for the Parent’s Entrance

When it comes to greeting couples’ parents, the choice shouldn’t be too difficult. Usually, people tend to know their own parents’ tastes when it comes to music.

However, since weddings are a chaotic state of affairs, here are some generalized recommendations in case you’re too overwhelmed to fit everything in:

1. “Wind Beneath My Wings,” by Bette Midler

2. “What A Wonderful World,” by Louis Armstrong

3. “Because You Loved Me,” by Celine Dion

4. “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” by Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

5. “Dance With My Father,” by Luther Vandross

6. “Song for My Dad,” by Keith Urban

7. “Mama,” by the Spice Girls

8. “A Song for Mama,” by Boyz II Men

9. “Lovely Day,” by Bill Withers

10. “We Are Family,” by Sister Sledge

Popular Wedding Playlists

Finally, wedding playlists can be a bit difficult to compile, seeing as the ceremony will last a while. That’s why people hire DJs to begin with. However, if you want to hire a band and play a playlist of your own making in between, here are some pro tips:

1. Download the songs (you don’t want to think about poor internet connection)

2. Play 90% Fast Songs, 10% Slow Songs

3. Play the hits and trending songs

4. Don’t leave any silence between songs

Other ideas may come to mind and, of course, if you’re planning a traditional or religious wedding, you may want to consider adjusting some of the ideas. Now that you've found your reception song ideas, check out our wedding video song ideas.

No matter what you do, make sure everyone will enjoy the music!

*Looking for more songs for your day? Check out our article on songs to walk down the aisle to and get plenty of other tips and inspiration on lovestoriestv.com. *