111 Best Wedding Entrance Songs
If you were a conference speaker, what would be your walk-on song? The entrance song is just that. This is when you announce the wedding party VIPs. Of course, you — as the wedding couple — are the main act.
Kick your wedding reception kicks it into high gear with one of the 111 songs we provide at the end of this article. This is your time to shine. What song is your theme?
What is a Wedding Entrance Song?
Wedding entrance songs are not to be confused with processional songs. Processional songs (and you know we have a list of the best of those) are during the wedding ceremony. Entrance songs are played while the wedding party is announced at the wedding reception.
Does the Entrance Song Have to Be Boring?
No way. The “boring” part is usually the ceremony where you compromise because of your parents. Though you could play the Wedding March,” it isn’t necessary at all. This is your party. You can make it as upbeat or as traditional as you like. If you “want to get the party started” then play “Get Ready For This” by 2 Unlimited.
Songs can rock the house, raise the roof, and add a bit of fun to classy events. From our experience planning weddings, we believe the best entrance song for the wedding party has a good beat and lyrics to match. Stay away from songs that distract from the love message or talk about cheating. It seems like an obvious one, but you’d not believe our stories.
Who gets introduced first at a wedding reception?
Like everything else at your wedding, this is entirely up to you. Generally, the wedding party is absent for a while after the ceremony. They’re all with the photographer while the guests are at the reception, eating hors ‘devours.
As the wedding party re-emerges, you can have your professional DJ announce special pairs, the groomsmen, bridesmaids, and/or the wedding couple. Often the parents and grandparents are announced as a special pair. Then pairs of groomsmen and bridesmaids. After that, the best man and maid of honor are announced, followed by the wedding couple.
- Wedding Party Entrance Songs For Pairs (Special Guests, Parents, Groomsmen, Bridesmaids and Wedding Couple)
- Wedding Party Entrance Songs – Groomsmen
- Wedding Party Entrance Songs – Bridesmaids
- Wedding Couple
How Many Songs Do I Need for the Wedding Party Song?
The short answer is as many as you like. But, generally, one song is long enough for up to 9 introductions. That would be the parents, grandparents, one to five sets of the wedding party, the best man and maid of honor, and the wedding couple.
Keep in mind that the average song is 3 minutes in duration. It can take 20 seconds for a couple to prepare and get from the venue entrance door to their seats or to the dance floor. As you increase the number of introductions so will the number of songs you will need. A 3-minute song at 20 seconds per introduction equals 9 introductions on a single song.
You can always create a medley, but that can be confusing for the guests. If you have chosen to skip dinner or allow guests to eat while photographs are taken, the entrance can be immediately followed by the couple’s first dance.
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What Song is Best for an Entrance Song?
It’s 1:11 to make a wish. Hooray! Your wish has been granted. We have 111 of the best wedding entrance songs for you right here. No more searching endless playlists or suggestions from well-meaning friends. You’ve been to weddings, what is fun for you?
If you have a special wedding grand march song that works or worked for you, send us an email through the comments on the bottom of the page.
Entrance/Introduction wedding song list curated by Matthew Campbell
Last Updated: January 4, 2021
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| Song | Amazon Link | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Unlimited Get Ready For This 1991, Dance |  | |
| AC/DC Thunderstruck 1990, Rock | | |
| American Authors Best Day Of My Life 2013, Rock | | |
| Andy Grammer Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah) 2014, Pop | | |
| Avicii Levels 2011, Dance | | |
| Backstreet Boys Everybody (Backstreet's Back) 1997, Pop | | |
| Barry White You’re The First, My Last, My Everything 1974, R&B | | |
| Beatles All You Need Is Love 1967, Rock | | |
| Ben Rector Brand New 2015, Pop | | |
| Beyonce Crazy In Love 2003, R&B | | |
| Beyonce Love On Top 2011, Pop | | |
| Bill Conti Gonna Fly Now (Rocky Theme) 1977, Orchestral | | |
| Black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling 2009, Hip Hop | | |
| Black Eyed Peas Let’s Get It Started 2004, Hip Hop | | |
| Blake Shelton A Guy with a Girl 2016, Country | | |
| Blue Swede Hooked On A Feeling 1974, Pop | | |
| Brantley Gilbert Fire't Up 2019, Country | | |
| Bruno Mars 24k Magic 2016, Pop | | |
| Bruno Mars Marry You 2011, Pop | | |
| Bruno Mars Feat. Cardi B Finesse 2018, R&B | | |
| C&C Music Factory Everybody Dance Now 1990, Dance | | |
| Calvin Harris Feel So Close 2011, Dance | | |
| Chainsmokers & Coldplay Something Just Like This 2017, Dance | | |
| Chris Brown Forever 2008, Dance | | |
| Chumbawamba Tubthumping 1996, Rock | | |
| Coldplay A Sky Full of Stars 2014, Dance | | |
| Dan + Shay All To Myself 2018, Country | | |
| Darkness I Believe In A Thing Called Love 2003, Rock | | |
| Daryl Hall & John Oates You Make My Dreams 1981, Rock | | |
| Diplo, French Montana and Lil Pump featuring Zhavia Ward Welcome to the Party 2018, Hip Hop | | |
| DJ Khaled feat. T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg & Rick Ross All I Do Is Win 2010, Hip Hop | | |
| DJ Kool Let Me Clear My Throat 1996, Hip Hop | | |
| DJ Snake feat. Lil Jon Turn Down For What 2013, Hip Hop | | |
| Dropkick Murphys I’m Shipping Up To Boston 2005, Punk | | |
| Earth, Wind & Fire September 1978, R&B | | |
| Ed Sheeran and Tori Kelly I Was Made For Loving You 2015, Pop | | |
| Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Home 2010, Folk | | |
| Europe The Final Countdown 1986, Rock | | |
| Fitz & The Tantrums Handclap 2016, Rock | | |
| Flo Rida Good Feeling 2011, Hip Hop | | |
| Flo Rida My House 2016, Hip Hop | | |
| Florida Georgia Line H.O.L.Y. 2016, Country | | |
| Fratellis Chelsea Dagger 2006, Rock | | |
| Guns N’ Roses Welcome To The Jungle 1987, Rock | | |
| Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens Top Gun Anthem 1986, Instrumental | | |
| Heavy D. & The Boyz Now That We Found Love 1991, Dance | | |
| High Valley She’s With Me 2016, Country | | |
| Imaginary Future Fly Me To The Moon 2017, Indie | | |
| Imagine Dragons It's Time 2012, Rock | | |
| Imagine Dragons On Top Of The World 2013, Pop | | |
| Jagged Edge Let’s Get Married 2000, R&B | | |
| James Blunt Champions 219, Pop | | |
| James Taylor How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 1975, Rock | | |
| Jay Sean feat. Lil Wayne Down 2009, Pop | | |
| John Mayer XO 2014, Rock | | |
| Justin Timberlake Can’t Stop The Feeling! 2016, Pop | | |
| Justin Timberlake Suit & Tie 2013, R&B | | |
| Katrina & The Waves Walking On Sunshine 1983, Pop | | |
| Kenny Chesney Here And Now 2020, Country | | |
| Kenny Chesney with P!nk Setting the World on Fire 2016, Country | | |
| Kool & The Gang Celebration 1980, Disco | | |
| Leon Bridges Beyond 2018, R&B | | |
| LMFAO Party Rock Anthem 2011, Dance | | |
| LMFAO Sexy And I Know It 2011, Dance | | |
| Lumineers Ho Hey 2012, Folk | | |
| Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton Can’t Hold Us 2011, Hip Hop | | |
| Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars Uptown Funk 2014, Funk | | |
| Maroon 5 Sugar 2014, Rock | | |
| Meco Star Wars Theme 1977, Disco | | |
| Michael Franti & Spearhead Say Hey (I Love You) 2009, Rock | | |
| Michael Jackson Bille Jean 1982, Pop | | |
| MKTO Classic 2013, Pop | | |
| Montell Jordan This Is How We Do It 1995, R&B | | |
| Natalie Cole This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) 1975, R&B | | |
| Nicki Minaj Moment 4 Life 2010, Hip Hop | | |
| OMI Cheerleader 2014, Pop | | |
| OneRepublic Good Life 2010, Rock | | |
| Outfield Your Love 1986, Rock | | |
| Ozzy Osbourne Crazy Train 1980, Rock | | |
| P!nk Get The Party Started 2011, Pop | | |
| P!nk Raise Your Glass 2010, Pop | | |
| Pharrell Williams Happy 2013, Soul | | |
| Phil Soda and GoodLuck Dreams 2020, EDM | | |
| Pitbull feat. Christina Aguilera Feel This Moment 2013, Pop | | |
| Pitbull feat. John Ryan Fireball 2014, Dance | | |
| Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo Time Of Our Lives 2014, Dance | | |
| Queen Crazy Little Thing Called Love 1980, Rock | | |
| Queen We Will Rock You 1977, Rock | | |
| Rachel Patten Stand by You 2015, Pop | | |
| Ramin Djawadi (Armin van Buuren Remix) Game Of Thrones Theme 2015, Electronic | | |
| Ray Lamontagne You Are The Best Thing 2008, Rock | | |
| Redbone Come And Get Your Love 1973, Rock | | |
| Rembrandts I'll Be There For You 1990, Pop Rock | | |
| Reneé Dominique feat. Jason Mraz Could I Love You Any More 2019, Pop | | |
| Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris We Found Love 2011, Dance | | |
| Rob Base, & D.J. E-Z Rock It Takes Two 1988, Hip Hop | | |
| Shane Filan Beautiful In White 2017, Pop | | |
| Shania Twain From This Moment On 1998, Country | | |
| Sister Sledge We Are Family 1979, Disco | | |
| Stevie Wonder Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours 1970, Soul | | |
| Sugarland Stuck Like Glue 2010, Country | | |
| Survivor Eye Of The Tiger 1982, Rock | | |
| T.I. Feat. Jay-Z Bring ‘Em Out 2004, Hip Hop | | |
| Taio Cruz Dynamite 2010, Dance | | |
| The Score Born For This 2019, Rock | | |
| Train Marry Me 2010, Rock | | |
| U2 Beautiful Day 2000, Rock | | |
| Unsecret feat Goldford Glorious 2020, Rock | | |
| Usher feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris Yeah! 2004, R&B | | |
| Walk The Moon Shut Up And Dance 2014, Pop | | |
| Will Smith Gettin' Jiggy Wit It 1997, Pop | | |
Do you have a favorite song to play as you are being introduced not on our list? Please share the song below so that we can add it!
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Hi, my daughter wants to know what song I want played when I walk into her wedding reception. I’m divorced, and am trying to think of a kick ass song that represents the strong, independent woman I am. Any suggestions? I have pretty eclectic taste, except for rap.
Hi Tina. Thanks for the question. We have some awesome entrance songs here. However, you may first want to ask your daughter if there is a special song she likes first. Then, you may want to check out our Mother Daughter Songs too.
for my daughters upcoming wedding,instead of the traditional wedding march,she and I love,”Over the Rainbow”;but not Judy Garland’s version.Our pick was done by a native Hawaiian who’s name is too long to remember,but his version is beautiful
Hi Deedee, The artist is Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole. Here is a link to the video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fahr069-fzE
I would like a few moments of the traditional wedding march then mix with Uptown funk…any ideas?
I like the idea. Just have your DJ mix in the two songs.
I am planning to walk down the aisle in just a few months, this fall. My entrance song(hopefully) will be “Let’s Get Married” by Jagged Edge. There are two versions, but I like the original better than the remix. Just another idea for anybody who may see this. :-)
Thanks for sharing Angela.