Processional Songs for Walking Down the Aisle To

The processional song sets the mood for the entire wedding ceremony. It makes a statement about you as a wedding couple — not just as a bride.
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The Best Wedding Processional Songs List

Processional song list curated by Matthew Campbell
Last Updated: March 30, 2021

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Song	Amazon Link
40 Fingers, Emanuele Grafitti, Enrico Maria Milanesi, Andrea Vittori, and Matteo Brenci Disney Medley 2019, Instrumental
4th + Main I Prayed for You 2019, Country
Alan Silvestri Forrest Gump Theme 1994, Instrumental
Andy Grammer I Choose You 2013, Pop
Anthem Lights Wedding Medley: Marry Me / Bless the Broken Road / All of Me / A Thousand Years 2018, Pop
Ben Harper Forever 2012, Pop
Ben Platt So Will I 2020, Pop
Brett Young In Case You Didn't Know 2017, Country
Bridget Willard Come Away 2004, Christian
Bright Eyes First Day Of My Life 2005, Folk

Brooklyn Duo Canon in D 2019, Classical
Caleb Edens I Choose You 2019, Folk
Calum Scott You Are The Reason 2017, Pop
Charlotte Ave Holy / H.O.L.Y. 2020, Country
Christina Perri A Thousand Years 2011, Pop
Colbie Caillat I Do 2011, Folk
Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber 10,000 Hours (Piano Remix) 2019, Country
Dan + Shay From the Ground Up 2016, Country
Dan + Shay Speechless 2018, Country
Daniel Jang Can’t Help Falling In Love 2018, Pop

David Arkenstone Hand in Hand 2018, Celtic
Dylan Rockoff with Caroline Kole You're the One That I Want 2019, Pop
Echosmith Bright 2013, Rock
Ed Sheeran How Would You Feel (Paean) 2017, Pop
Ed Sheeran Perfect Symphony (with Andrea Bocelli) 2017, Pop
Eddie Vedder Without You 2011, Rock
Ella Henderson Yours 2014, Pop
Ellie Goulding How Long Will I Love You 2013, Pop
Emily Hackett feat. Will Anderson Take My Hand (The Wedding Song) 2014, Pop
Ennio Morricone Gabriel’s Oboe 1986, Classical

Eva Cassidy Songbird 1998, Pop
George F Handel Air 1741, Classical
Haley Reinhart Can’t Help Falling in Love 2015, Pop
Hauser River Flows in You 2019, Classical
Henry Purcell Trumpet Voluntary Originally 1700 by Clarke, Classical
Imaginary Future & Kina Grannis I Will Spend My Whole Life Loving You 2017, Indie
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole Over The Rainbow 1988, World
Jack Johnson Better Together 2005, Rock
Jaheim Forever 2001, R&B
Jake Owen Made for You 2019, Country

Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat Lucky 2009, Rock
Jason Mraz I'm Yours 2008, Pop
Jason Mraz Love Someone 2014, Pop
Jeremiah Clarke The Prince of Denmark’s March 1700, Classical
JJ Heller Anything 2021, Indie
Johann S Bach Air On The G String Early 1700s, Classical
Johann S Bach Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring 1716, Classical
John Legend All Of Me 2013, R&B
John Mayer XO 2014, Pop
John Williams Jurassic Park Theme 1993, Instrumental

Jonny Houlihan So in Love With You 2020, Country
JP Cooper Cheerleader 2018, Pop
Kiana Ledé I Choose You (Acoustic) 2017, R&B
Kina Grannis Can’t Help Falling in Love 2018, Pop
King Calaway World For Two 2019, Country
Kodaline The One 2015, Rock
LANCo Born To Love You 2017, Country
Lexanna Parachute (Acoustic) 2019, Country
Ludwig van Beethoven Ode To Joy 1824, Classical
Lukas Graham Love Someone 2018, Pop

Lumineers Ho Hey 2012, Folk
Lydia Luce Love You True (String Sessions) 2020, Pop
Mahogany Lox loving you 2021, Pop
MAJOR. Why I Love You 2016, R&B
Mark Knopfler Storybook Love 1987, Instrumental
Matt Stell Look at Me Now 2020, Country
Michael Bublé with Bryan Adams After All 2013, Pop
Michael Bublé Everything 2007, Jazz
Muscadine Bloodline Walk in a Room (Reimagined) 2021, Country
Music Travel Love The Only One 2019, Pop

Natalie Cole This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) 1975, Pop
P!nk Glitter In the Air 2008, Pop
Patty Griffin Heavenly Day 2013, Folk
Pet Shop Boys Wedding in Berlin 2020, New Wave
Piano Guys A Thousand Years 2017, Classical
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Coronation March 1891, Classical
Rachel Platten Better Place 2015, Pop
Rascal Flatts Bless The Broken Road 2004, Country
Ray LaMontagne You Are the Best Thing 2008, Rock
Reneé Dominique feat. Jason Mraz Could I Love You Any More 2019, Pop

Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Highland Cathedral 1998, Classical
Ruelle Love Changes Everything 2020, Pop
Russell Dickerson Yours (Wedding Edition) 2017, Country
Ryann Darling feat. Cory Ard For a Lifetime 2018, Indie
SafetySuit Never Stop (Wedding Version) 2012, Pop Rock
Sailr All My Life 2019, Pop
Samantha Durnan I Found You 2019, Indie
Sara Bareilles I Choose You 2014, Pop
Scott Brothers You Chose Me 2018, Pop
Scotty McCreery This Is It 2018, Country

Shania Twain feat. Bryan White From This Moment On 1997, Country
Tamia Today I Do 2018, Pop
The Paper Kites, Ainslie Wills Steal My Heart Away 2021, Folk
Train Marry Me 2010, Rock
Us The Duo No Matter Where You Are (Wedding Version) 2020, Folk Pop
Verve Bittersweet Symphony 1997, Rock
Vitamin String Quartet All I Want Is You 2000, Rock
Voyageur All I Wanted 2021, Folk
Whitney Houston Saving All My Love For You 1985, R&B
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Wedding Song (Acoustic) 2013, Rock

Are You Walking Down The Aisle?

Some brides choose not to walk down the aisle. There is a line of thinking that the whole concept of “giving the bride away” echoes the patriarchal society we live in. That’s totally fine. The bride and groom can both walk down the aisle – or the bride can walk alone.

If you choose to walk down the aisle, it’s traditionally accompanied by music. We call this the processional song. The processional is the start of the actual ceremony rituals. Yes, there is music played as guests meander in and take their seats. However, the first official ceremony song typically starts with the processional song.

If the bride would like a special song just for her and a different song for the wedding party, then you have two processional songs. This should be coordinated with your wedding planner and professional DJ. The wedding rehearsal is an important night for practicing the timing of this walk. If the song is too long, your DJ should help you choose how to edit the songs.

A special song should also be considered for the recessional. The wedding couple starts the recessional after the announcement of the new married couple to their guests from the officiant. Then, the wedding party exits. The wedding party is followed by the wedding guests from front to back rows. But, that’s another blog post.

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But We’re a Same-Sex Couple

Celebrate yourselves. This is what a wedding is all about. Why not both walk down the aisle? You can choose to walk together or each have a special person to walk with you — one person at a time. You can each have a song that speaks to your part in the marriage. Have fun with it.

Ultimately, the wedding is about you — the wedding couple. Its purpose is to celebrate your union with your closest friends and family. The song choice should be a fun part of your wedding planning.

Walk Down The Aisle To Your Favorite Song

Walking to the altar from behind wedding guests to start the wedding ceremony is known as the processional.

This part of the ceremony is customarily set to music. When choosing a processional song, it is important to factor in who is walking down the aisle and how long the aisle is at the wedding venue. The people walking down the aisle could include the entire wedding party or just the bride.

Should I Choose a Traditional Processional Song?

There’s nothing wrong with traditional songs. If you like the expected then there are plenty of traditional songs to choose from. Traditional wedding processional songs listed below include “Wedding March” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “Trumpet Tune” by Henry Purcell, and “Canon In D Major” by Johann Pachelbel.

If you choose to shake things up, then choose a song that reinforces your theme. If you have a beach-themed wedding, we would suggest “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” sung by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. We have also included romantic pop songs which include “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys and “A Whole New World,” from the movie Aladdin, by Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle.

Our wedding processional songs list includes many genres such as classical, jazz, country, rock, indie, new age, and more.

What Is the Best Processional Song?

No matter your favorite music styles or the theme of your wedding, you can definitely find a song on our list that will fit your needs. If you like country music, Zac Brown Band would be a good start. If you would like the processional to be more of a pomp and circumstance type of song, then consider The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.

We tried to list the more popular traditional and non-traditional songs. If you have a special processional song that you think we should add to our list, please add your song suggestion through the comment section below

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