How to Choose the Perfect Groom Processional Song
Both partners should have their own special song for walking down the aisle. This includes the groom too, don’t you think? Well, I agree. Groom processional songs are an important part of the ceremony for the wedding couple to discuss.
Quick Tips
When picking out the song for the groom to walk down the aisle, you must consider the following 3 factors:
1. Does the song have a special meaning to him (and his partner)?
2. What is the tempo of the song (fast or slow) to determine the speed of the walk and the mood?
3. Does the song’s genre and meaning match your music tastes and relationship?
As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of songs for the groom’s p[rocessional. Songs are selected by the meaning of the song and popular hits by today’s grooms.
New Groom Processional Songs to Know
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- Wreck – Ben Rector
- WWE: I Am Greatness (Roman Reigns) – def rebel
Themes for Grooms Walking Down the Aisle
Classic Romance
Many of yesterday’s hits fit many wedding themes. These songs have been chosen for professionals and can be part of your big day too.
- At Last – Etta James
- Here Comes The Sun – Beatles
- I Choose You – Willie Hutch
- I’m Gonna Make You My Wife – The Whispers
- Iris – Goo Goo Dolls
Modern Romance
Enjoy a list of modern love songs that can describe what you feel as you walk down the aisle before marrying your true love.
- All Of Me – John Legend
- Beyond – Leon Bridges
- Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
- Butterflies – MAX, Ali Gatie
- Electric Love – BØRNS
- Falling Like The Stars – James Arthur
- Find You – Eddie Tom, Tiko Lasola
- First Day Of My Life – Bright Eyes
- From The Ground Up – Dan + Shay
- Her – Isaac Carree
- Here I Stand – Usher
- Intentions (Acoustic) – Justin Bieber
- Joy Of My Life – Chris Stapleton
- Let’s Get Married – MTV Unplugged – Bleachers
- Live Forever – Kane Brown
- Look at Me Now – Matt Stell
- Marry Me – Train
- Marry That Girl – Easton Corbin
- Marry Your Daughter – Brian McKnight Jr.
- Nobody – Brian McKnight
- nobody else – LANY
- On My Way To You – Cody Johnson
- Prayed For You – Matt Stell
- Speechless Acoustic – Dan + Shay
- Spend My Life With You – Eric Benet, KEvin “K.D.” Davis
- The Only One – Music Travel Love
- Times Like These (Acoustic) – Foo Fighters
- When I Say I Do – Matthew West
- When It Comes To You – Fridayy
- Yellow – Coldplay
- You Are The Reason – Calum Scott
Fun & Upbeat
If you are allowed to have fun for your walk down the aisle at your ceremony venue, these are great selections for capturing your joyous personality.
- For Once In My Life – Stevie Wonder
- Higher Love – Kygo & Whitney Houston
- Let’s Get Married – Bleachers
- Let’s Get Married (ReMarqable Remix) – Jagged Edge
- Marry Me – Bruno Mars
- Marry Me – Shelley FKA DRAM
- Marry Me – Jason Derulo
- Men In Black – Will Smith
- Missing Piece – Vance Joy
- Sharp Dressed Man – ZZ Top
- The Chapel Of Love – The Dixie Cups
- The Man – Aloe Blacc
Instrumentals
Instrumental songs are perfect for wedding ceremonies in any location – such as religious churches. There are no words, just the beautiful sound of the song.
- 10,000 Hours (Piano Version) – Laura Sullivan
- Best Day of My Life – Vitamin String Quartet
- Here Comes The Sun – Midnight String Quartet
- Kiss The Girl – The O’Neill Brothers
- Nothing Else Matters (Instrumental Version) – Apocalyptica
- Turning Page Instrumental – Sleeping At Last
- Until I Found You – Mike Dawes, Guus Dielissen
Vocal Covers
Sometimes original songs are not “wedding Appropriate”. Thus, here are a few suggestions for cover songs to play for your theme of romance.
- Better Together – Us The Duo
- Can’t Help Falling in Love – Music Travel Love
- Grow Old With You – Ortopilot
- I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – Sleeping At Last
- Marry You (Acoustic Cover) – The Moon Loungers
- Stand By Me – Florence + The Machine
- The Book of Love – Gavin James
- (What A) Wonderful World – Jonny Brenns
- Without You – The Piano Guys
Film & TV
Many TV shows and movies have a theme to make guys feel cool in their moment.
- Gonna Fly Now (Rocky Theme) – Bill Conti
- Indiana Jones Theme – John Williams
- James Bond Theme – The London Symphony Orchestra
- Jurassic Park Theme – John Williams
- Real American – Rick Derringer
- Star Wars Main Theme – John Williams
If you have a favorite song for the groom’s processional? Be sure to comment down below the song!
