The Best Wedding Reception Entrance Songs to Kick Off the Party

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When you’ve just tied the knot and it’s time to celebrate your new life together beyond the formal realm, your reception is the perfect place to start. It’s your special day and making an ideal entrance in front of your guests and loved ones can cap off a perfect day. Choosing the perfect reception entrance song to suit your age and preferences will set the tone for your evening of celebrating. Consider these suggestions to get you in the mood for this once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

Bridal Party Entrance Songs

Although there are no hard and fast rules for your wedding reception entrance, traditionally, your bridal party — your maid of honor, bridesmaids, the best man, groomsmen and flower girls — will appear when your guests are all seated and sometimes well before you and your new husband. If you follow this tradition, consider an upbeat and vibey song to welcome the wedding party. Perhaps one of these songs would highlight their entrance.

1. P!nk — “Get the Party Started”

2. Arctic Monkeys — “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor”

3. Calvin Harris and Rihanna — “This is What You Came For”

4. Dua Lipa Featuring DaBaby — “Levitating”

5. The B-52’s — “Love Shack”

Remember, your wedding reception is a celebration of your upcoming life as a married couple, so introduce the occasion with some upbeat wedding entrance songs to get everybody in the best mood. You may choose to make a romantic entrance as a married couple — the choice is, of course, entirely yours — but set the scene by persuading your bridal party to pull off some dance moves and encourage the other guests on the way to their seats.

Bride and Groom Entrance Songs 

Your wedding is a life highlight and a day you’ll remember forever. Although the song you and your beloved choose for your first entrance might seem a minor part of that highlight right now, hearing the music in years to come will always transport you back to the special moment, so choose your unforgettable song well. 

Your bridal party has already set the celebratory tone — now it’s your turn to take center stage.  What’s most important to you and your hubby must feature high among the reasons for your song choice. Whether you’ve selected a romantic ballad or an uptempo track with special meaning to both of you won’t make a difference to your guests — they’ll love it and continue to celebrate no matter your choice because they all love you.  Let’s consider some stunning wedding songs that may fit your wedding entrance. 

Romantic Entrance Songs

Your wedding is one of your most romantic days ever, so if you and your wonderful husband want to show your tender side to everybody you love, do so. Love songs serve an essential purpose — they remind you that you’re blessed to experience love and remind you why with the memories they provide. As you walk into your reception together, everything must feel as it should — perfect. Think about these romantic song options.

1. Ellie Goulding — “Love Me Like You Do”

2. John Legend — “All of Me”

3. Ed Sheeran — “Perfect”

4. Shania Twain — “You’re Still the One”

5. Joe Cocker — “You Are So Beautiful”

Of course, these options also make spectacular options for your first dance together at your reception, so if you can’t decide, there’s room for more than one.

Uptempo Entrance Songs

You may choose an upbeat reception entrance song and save a slower favorite for your romantic first dance. Many faster tracks, including these ones, make exceptional ways to announce yourselves to start your incredible first night married. Besides, they’re all uplifting songs that will improve any day and suit any occasion.

1. Taylor Swift — “Paper Rings”

2. Katrina & The Waves — “Walking on Sunshine”

3. Harry Styles — “Adore You”

4. Lizzo — “About Damn Time”

5. Daryl Hall & John Oates — “You Make My Dreams”

Choosing an uptempo song allows both of you to enter the reception similarly to your bridal party, maintaining the party atmosphere. It also allows you to show off your mutual dancing skills — if you’re comfortable, you could even choreograph your entrance.

Unique Entrance Songs

You may have a taste for the extraordinary and want to add a little humor to the upcoming festivities. Be yourself as a couple and provide a little shock to the system if that’s your style. Again, it’s your day to do what comes naturally, so make the most of it. These song choices might help you on your way.

1. Hot Chocolate — “You Sexy Thing”

2. Kelis — “Milkshake”

3. Kings of Leon — “Sex on Fire”

4. Spice Girls — “Wannabe”

5. The Beatles — “When I’m Sixty-Four”

Humor is never overrated, and your original efforts will create much hilarity among your guests, helping to raise further spirits for the party to follow. Bear in mind that if you go this route, your special occasion will last forever in your memory, so ensure you both combine to choose a meaningful song that you thoroughly enjoy.

Classic Entrance Songs

Some songs convey a sentiment made for wedding reception entrances, so it’s hardly surprising if you’ve attended a reception where the bride and groom used one of these. These tracks are classic for a reason — no matter how often you play them, they never get old. That’s the exact characteristic you want as a reminder of your golden day. 

1. Michael Bublé — “Everything”

2. Cyndi Lauper — “Time After Time”

3. U2 — “Beautiful Day”

4. Lauryn Hill — “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You”

5. ABBA — “Dancing Queen”

You’re entering your wedding reception! What better way to do so than accompanied by a classic song that expresses every sentiment you want to celebrate your once-in-a-lifetime occasion?  Enjoy your reception and may entering be the first step in making your marriage a classic one.

The Perfect Wedding Reception Entrance Song Can Perfectly Start Your Night to Remember

Your entrance song will spectacularly kick off a one-of-a-kind wedding reception that you’ll remember for eternity. With your new husband, your loved ones and plenty of friends in attendance, it will be a fairytale start to a life of wedded bliss. Enjoy the experience and make the most of every part!