For many couples, the wizarding world isn’t just a book or movie series; it’s a part of their love story. Incorporating Harry Potter music into your wedding entrance (or processional) adds an instant layer of magic and nostalgia. Whether you want the iconic tinkling of bells or a grand orchestral crescendo, the scores by John Williams, Patrick Doyle, and Nicholas Hooper offer the perfect “potion” for a memorable entrance.

The Most “Magical” Entrance Picks

The Iconic Opener: “Hedwig’s Theme” – John Williams. This is the song that started it all. The delicate celesta opening is instantly recognizable and perfect for a flower girl or bridesmaid entrance before the music builds for the bride.
The Romantic Processional: “Harry in Winter” – Vitamin String Quartet. Originally from The Goblet of Fire, this string cover adds a sophisticated, classical wedding feel while still winking at fellow Potterheads. It’s elegant, sweeping, and deeply romantic.
The Regal Arrival: “Entry into the Great Hall and the Banquet” – John Williams. If you want your entrance to feel like a royal event, this is the track. It captures the awe of walking into Hogwarts for the first time and works beautifully for a grand bridal entrance.
The Sincere Choice: “When Ginny Kissed Harry” – Nicholas Hooper. From The Half-Blood Prince, this is a softer, more intimate acoustic-style track. It’s perfect for a couple who wants a subtle nod to the films without the full “epic” orchestral sound.

Expert DJ Tips for a Harry Potter Theme

The “Always” Tribute: For fans of Snape and Lily’s story, “Severus and Lily” by Alexandre Desplat is a beautiful, albeit heavy, piece of music. It’s best used during the prelude or as guests are being seated to set a reverent tone.
Timing the 2000s Nostalgia: Most of the Harry Potter films were released in the 2000s, an era that also gave us massive wedding hits like “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton (2002). If you’re leaning into 2000s nostalgia, mixing these cinematic scores with pop-piano hits from the same era creates a cohesive “throwback” vibe for your guests.
The Recessional Magic: Don’t forget the exit! “Harry’s Wondrous World” is the perfect “just married” song. It’s triumphant, fast-paced, and ends on a high note as you walk back up the aisle as a married couple.

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Harry Potter Wedding Songs

Hedwig’s Theme (From “Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone”)
Leaving Hogwarts (From “Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone”)
- by John Williams
Harry in Winter (From “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”)
- by Vitamin String Quartet
A Window to the Past (From “Harry Potter 3”) (Piano Version)
- by Patrik Pietschmann
Potter’s Waltz (From “Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire”)
- by Patrick Doyle
Neville’s Waltz (From “Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire”)
- by Patrick Doyle
When Ginny Kissed Harry (From “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince)”
- by Nicholas Hooper
Severus and Lily (From “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2”)
- by Alexandre Desplat

Other Harry Potter Songs For Your Wedding Ceremony

Fawkes the Phoenix (From “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”)
- by John Williams
Professor Umbridge (From “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”)
- by Nicholas Hooper
Secrets of the Castle (From “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”)
- by John Williams
Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes (From “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”)
- by Nicholas Hooper
Harry’s Wondrous World (From “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”)
- by John Williams
Fireworks (From “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”)
- by Nicholas Hooper
Dumbledore’s Army (From “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”)
- by Nicholas Hooper
Entry into the Great Hall and the Banquet (From “Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone)”
- John Williams
Diagon Alley and The Gringotts Vault (From “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”)
- by John Williams