Top 28 Groom Processional Songs To Walk In Style (2022)
One of the main focal points of a wedding reception is when the bride walks down the aisle. However, your partner is getting married, too!
The groom should have his own song playing when he walks down the aisle, don’t you think? Well, we agree.
Groom processional songs are an important part of the ceremony for the wedding couple to discuss.
We’ve talked to grooms through social groups and analyzed hundreds of wedding DJs’ playlists across the U.S. that provide ceremony music.
We selected a list just for you of the most popular and unique groom processional songs for walking down the aisle.
Every couple’s music tastes are different.
Thus, we selected groom processional songs that include many different genres and themes.
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Enjoy our list of processional songs for grooms walking down the aisle. While offering a wide range of music styles, if you do not find a song you like, play one that describes your ceremony location, theme, or has deep meaning.
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Music Travel Love
Released in 2021, Genre: Pop
Loveable Lyrics:
Oh take my hand
Oh take my whole life too
Oh for I can’t help falling in love with you
Marry You (Acoustic Cover) – The Moon Loungers
Released in 2021, Genre: Pop
Loveable Lyrics:
Is it the look in your eyes or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares, baby, I think I wanna marry you
Butterflies – MAX, Ali Gatie
Released in 2021, Genre: Pop
Loveable Lyrics:
I won’t stop getting butterflies, I
Get ’em every time
I look into your eyes
Missing Piece – Vance Joy
Released in 2021, Genre: Indie
Loveable Lyrics:
That missing piece is found
You know when you’re by my side, darling
Nothing can bring us down
nobody else – LANY
Released in 2020, Genre: Alternative Rock
Loveable Lyrics:
It’s all a crazy trip
But life ain’t about what you do
It’s who you do it with
Tip: If you are a bride, check out our list of bride processional songs for walking down the aisle.
Nobody – Brian McKnight
Released in 2020, Genre: R&B
Loveable Lyrics:
I’ll kiss
Nobody else’s lips
My command is your every wish
You can believe, for sure
I’ll be nobody’s man but yours
Look at Me Now – Matt Stell
Released in 2020, Genre: Country
Loveable Lyrics:
I lost it the second I saw you in that dress
And your daddy was walkin’ you down
Thought I’d never do this
But look at me now
Intentions (Acoustic) – Justin Bieber
Released in 2020, Genre: Pop
Loveable Lyrics:
Shower you with all my attention
Yeah, these are my only intentions
On My Way to You – Cody Johnson
Released in 2019, Genre: Country
Loveable Lyrics:
I was just passin’ time
Kinda just passin’ through
On my way to you
Falling Like The Stars – James Arthur
Released in 2019, Genre: Pop
Loveable Lyrics:
And I’m not scared to say those words
With you I’m safe, we’re fallin’ like the stars, we’re fallin’ in love
As the wedding starts, select your prelude songs – the songs playing as guests take their seats.
Higher Love – Kygo & Whitney Houston
Released in 2019, Genre: EDM
Loveable Lyrics:
Bring higher love (My love)
Bring higher love, oh (Oh)
Beyond – Leon Bridges
Released in 2018, Genre: R&B
Loveable Lyrics:
I’m scared to death that she might be it
That the love is real, that the shoe might fit
She might just be my everything and beyond (beyond)
Live Forever – Kane Brown
Released in 2018, Genre: Country
Loveable Lyrics:
If all we get is just to be together
It makes me wanna live forever
You make me wanna live forever
Stand By Me – Florence + The Machine
Released in 2016, Genre: Pop Rock
Loveable Lyrics:
No, I won’t be afraid
Oh, I won’t be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Better Together – Us The Duo
Released in 2015, Genre: Indie
Loveable Lyrics:
It’s not always easy and
Sometimes life can be deceiving
I’ll tell you one thing, it’s always better when we’re together
After you say your I Do’s, plan your recessional song – the song playing as you leave the ceremony.
Electric Love – BØRNS
Released in 2015, Genre: Alternative Rock
Loveable Lyrics:
I can’t let you go now that I got it
And all I need is to be struck
By your electric love
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – Sleeping At Last
Released in 2014, Genre: Folk
Loveable Lyrics:
But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
Times Like These (Acoustic) – Foo Fighters
Released in 2014, Genre: Rock
Loveable Lyrics:
I’m a new day rising
I’m a brand new sky
To hang the stars upon tonight
Best Day of My Life – Vitamin String Quartet
Released in 2014, Genre: Classical
Loveable Lyrics:
The Man – Aloe Blacc
Released in 2013, Genre: Pop
Loveable Lyrics:
Yeah you can tell everybody
Go ahead and tell everybody
I’m the man I’m the man I’m the man
If you want to have a unity ceremony to signify two becoming one, you can have a unity song to highlight the moment.
Marry Me – Jason Derulo
Released in 2013, Genre: R&B
Loveable Lyrics:
I’ll say, “Will you marry me?”
I swear that I will mean it
I’ll say, “Will you marry me?”
Grow Old With You – Ortopilot
Released in 2012, Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Loveable Lyrics:
I could be the man who grows old with you
I wanna grow old with you
Marry Me – Train
Released in 2009, Genre: Pop Rock
Loveable Lyrics:
Love has surely shifted my way
Marry me
Today and every day
When I Say I Do – Matthew West
Released in 2008, Genre: Christian
Loveable Lyrics:
Now for better or for worse are so much more than only words
And I pray everyday will be the proof
That I mean what I say when I say ‘I do’
Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts
Released in 2004, Genre: Country
Loveable Lyrics:
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
Your wedding party can have their own song too! Select a bridesmaids song and a groomsmen song to walk down the aisle to.
Let’s Get Married (ReMarqable Remix) – Jagged Edge feat. Run
Released in 2000, Genre: R&B
Loveable Lyrics:
Meet me at the altar in your white dress
We ain’t gettin’ no younger, we might as well do it (we ain’t gettin’ no younger, girl)
Been feelin’ you all the while, girl, I must confess (feelin’ you all the while)
Girl, let’s just get married
Yellow – Coldplay
Released in 2000, Genre: Rock
Loveable Lyrics:
Do you know
You know I love you so
You know I love you so
Nothing Else Matters (Instrumental Version) – Apocalyptica
Released in 1998, Genre: Rock
Men In Black – Will Smith
Released in 1997, Genre: R&B
Loveable Lyrics:
Here come the Men In Black (Men In Black)
Galaxy defenders
Real American – Rick Derringer
(Hulk Hogan’s theme song)
Released in 1985, Genre: Rock
Loveable Lyrics:
I am a real American fight for the rights of every man
I’m a real American
Fight for what’s right fight for your life
Plan all of your wedding music with our wedding song lists.
Sharp Dressed Man – ZZ Top
Released in 1983, Genre: Rock
Loveable Lyrics:
They come runnin’ just as fast as they can
‘Cause every girl crazy ’bout a sharp-dressed man
Star Wars Main Theme – John Williams
Released in 1977, Genre: Classical
Gonna Fly Now (Rocky Theme) – Bill Conti
Released in 1977, Genre: Classical
James Bond Theme – The London Symphony Orchestra
Released in 1962, Genre: Classical
If you have a favorite we should add to the list, be sure to comment down below so we can add it.
When does the groom walk down the aisle?
You may not have the groom walk down the aisle at all. If it is a same-sex or gender-fluid ceremony, the wedding couple may walk at the same time or escort their parents one after the other.
A song will take up a bit more time as it adds to the length of the overall wedding service. If it is a coordinated dance routine, don’t let that be a surprise to your wedding planner or DJ. If you have live musicians perform, be sure to get a recording ahead of time so you can practice before the rehearsal dinner. The rehearsal dinner is a run-through, not practice.
How should the groom walk down the aisle?
Depending upon your religious and cultural traditions, the groom has some choices. From the subdued to the extravagant, the wedding processional is up to you and your preferences.
If your wedding is non-religious or secular, you can always be inspired by other traditions. The groom can have a parade of his groomsmen doing a dance down the aisle, ride in on a horse to the venue and altar (which works especially well for outdoor weddings), reverently walk down with his mother, or walk in from the side with the officiant.
Does the groom need processional music?
Does the groom need processional music? That answer is up to the wedding couple. Groom processionals are fun to have his and her songs. For same-sex couples, where they do not have traditional roles, it gives equality to the ceremony. For feminists, it not only highlights equality but allows the groom to have a voice.
The processional song for the groom shouldn’t be too different from the bridal processional song. It would be odd at best if the groom walked down the aisle to Back in Black by AC/DC and the bride walked down the aisle to Johann Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major. This is why having a conversation early on with your professional DJ is important. The timing of the song is also important. If the aisle is long, then the songs can be longer. If the aisle is relatively short, there could be a lot of awkward standing.
With a processional song, the groom will have the spotlight as he makes his way down the aisle. Match the groom’s personality with songs for rockers, folksters, cowboys, and wedding lovers. When choosing processional songs, keep in mind that venues may have restrictions on music, such as a Catholic Church. Many outdoor venues like parks require city permits for amplified sound.
Helpful articles for grooms:
- Groom Dedication Songs To His New Life Partner
- Ultimate Manly Websites For Grooms
- What A Groom Should Wear On His Wedding Day
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I think there is a song missing… Me and my groomsmen walked down the aisle to Salt-N-Pepa “Whatta Man”
Hi Joe. Thank you for your suggestion. We added it to the list.