500+ Bride and Groom Reception Entrance Songs For Wedding
If you’re looking for the perfect bride and groom reception entrance songs for your wedding, you are in the right place!
I asked couples and DJs in multiple forums and Facebook groups which song they loved best for the grand entrance and I have put that list together for you below.
Enjoy!
- Modern songs
- Classic song picks
- Fun and upbeat
- Country
- Rock and alternative
- R&B songs
- Hip Hop and rap
- Unique and funny
Modern and Popular Songs To Use for The Grand Entrance
Kick off your entrance with today’s (and yesterday’s) hottest hits! These modern songs are perfect for couples who want a fresh, current vibe to set the tone for their reception.
- “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars
- “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake
- “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z
- “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I
- “Dynamite” by BTS
- “Feel It Still” by Portugal The Man
- “Feel So Close” by Calvin Harris
- “Firework” by Katy Perry
- “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams
- “Glad You Came” by The Wanted
- “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
- “Hey Ya!” by Outkast
- “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas
- “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
- “Juice” by Lizzo
- “Marry You” by Bruno Mars
- “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera
- “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus
- “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO ft. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
- “Safe and Sound” by Capital Cities
- “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
- “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
- “Shut Up and Dance” by WALK THE MOON
- “Sugar” by Maroon 5
- “The Middle” by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey
- “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan
- “Under Control” by Calvin Harris & Alesso
- “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
- “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” by Shakira
- “We Found Love” by Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris
- “Love On Top” by Beyoncé
- “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore
- “Down” by Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne
- “Raise Your Glass” by P!nk
- “Classic” by MKTO
- “Best Day of My Life” by American Authors
- “On Top Of The World” by Imagine Dragons
- “This Is What You Came For” by Calvin Harris & Rihanna
- “Stand By You” by Rachel Patten
- “Timber” by Kesha & Pitbull
- “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga
- “We Are Young” by Fun ft. Janelle Monae
- “Get The Party Started” by P!nk
- “Tik-Tok” by Kesha
- “Turn Down For What” by DJ Snake and Lil Jon
Classic Songs
Timeless and unforgettable…these classic songs bring an elegant and nostalgic touch to your grand entrance. Perfect for couples who love the charm of iconic hits!
- “All You Need is Love” by The Beatles
- “Beautiful Day” by U2
- “Best of My Love” by The Emotions
- “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” by Stevie Wonder
- “Unforgettable” by Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole
- “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor
- “Can’t Take My Eyes off You” by Frankie Valli
- “At Last” by Etta James
- “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” by James Taylor
- “I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher
- “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” by The Beach Boys
- “You Make My Dreams” by Hall & Oates
- “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head” by Dean Martin
- “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green
- “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything” by Barry White
- “That’s Amore” by Dean Martin
- “Come Fly With Me” by Frank Sinatra
- “What I Like About You” by The Romantics
- “Everything” by Michael Bublé
- “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole
- “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
- “L-O-V-E” by Nat King Cole
- “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina & The Waves
- “Love and Marriage” by Frank Sinatra
- “You Can’t Hurry Love” by Phil Collins
- “Love You ‘Till The End” by The Pogues
- “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher” by Jackie Wilson
- “Two Hearts” by Phil Collins
- “Bring Me Sunshine” by Morecambe & Wise
- “Heroes” by David Bowie
- “Burning Love” by Elvis Presley
- “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers
- “Perfect Day” by Lou Reed
- “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” by Belinda Carlisle
- “Dancing In The Dark” by Bruce Springsteen
- “My First, My Last, My Everything” by Barry White
- “Sway” by Dean Martin
- “All Night Long (All Night)” by Lionel Richie
- “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison
- “Build Me Up Buttercup” by The Foundations
- “Come and Get Your Love” by Redbone
- “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins
- “Hooked on a Feeling” by Blue Swede
- “I Feel Good” by James Brown
- “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” by Kiss
- “I Won’t Dance” by Fred Astaire
- “I’m So Excited” by The Pointer Sisters
- “Let’s Twist Again” by Chubby Checker
- “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi
- “Mony Mony” by Tommy James and the Shondells
- “Old Time Rock and Roll” by Bob Seger
- “Shout” by The Isley Brothers
- “Stayin’ Alive” by Bee Gees
- “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
- “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles
- “Twistin’ the Night Away” by Sam Cooke
Fun and Upbeat
Bring the energy and get the party started with these fun and upbeat songs! They’re guaranteed to have your guests cheering as you make your big entrance.
- “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz
- “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon
- “Marry You” by Bruno Mars
- “HandClap” by Fitz and the Tantrums
- “Dancing in the Moonlight” by King Harvest
- “Lay All Your Love on Me” by ABBA
- “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
- “Raise Your Glass” by P!nk
- “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake
- “Howlin’ For You” by The Black Keys
- “Best Day of My Life” by American Authors
- “What Dreams Are Made Of” by Hilary Duff
- “Cheerleader” by OMI
- “Rollercoaster” by Bleachers
- “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
- “Love Me Like You Do” by Ellie Goulding
- “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO
- “Classic” by MKTO
- “Dance the Night” by Dua Lipa
- “I Love You Always Forever” by Donna Lewis
- “Stand by You” by Rachel Patten
- “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince
- “I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts
- “Love Shack” by The B-52’s
- “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston
- “You Make Loving Fun” by Fleetwood Mac
- “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond
- “Celebration” by Kool & The Gang
- “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
- “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC
- “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
- “I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown
- “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham!
- “Heroes” by David Bowie
- “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen
- “Beautiful Day” by U2
- “Eight Days A Week” by The Beatles
- “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” by Elton John
- “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” by Bonnie Tyler
- “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks
- “Do You Believe In Magic?” by The Lovin’ Spoonful
- “I’m a Believer” by The Monkees
- “Jump (For My Love)” by The Pointer Sisters
- “On Top Of The World” by Imagine Dragons
Country
Add a little Southern charm to your grand entrance with these country songs!
- “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker
- “Take My Name” by Parmalee
- “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” by Big & Rich
- “Making Memories of Us” by Keith Urban
- “Stuck Like Glue” by Sugarland
- “You Can’t Stop Me” by Brett Eldredge feat. Thomas Rhett
- “Head Over Boots” by Jon Pardi
- “Cowboy Take Me Away” by The Chicks
- “Mine (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift
- “This Is It” by Scotty McCreery
- “The Way You Love Me” by Faith Hill
- “A Guy with a Girl” by Blake Shelton
- “Setting the World on Fire” by Kenny Chesney feat. P!nk
- “Somebody Like You” by Keith Urban
- “All My Friends Say” by Luke Bryan
- “Boots On” by Randy Houser
- “Buy Me a Boat” by Chris Janson
- “Chicken Fried” by Zac Brown Band
- “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” by Luke Bryan
- “Cruise” by Florida Georgia Line
- “Dirt Road Anthem” by Jason Aldean
- “Fishin’ in the Dark” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
- “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks
- “Good Directions” by Billy Currington
- “Good Time” by Alan Jackson
- “Hicktown” by Jason Aldean
- “Honey Bee” by Blake Shelton
- “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” by Travis Tritt
- “Life Is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts
- “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” by Shania Twain
- “My Kinda Party” by Jason Aldean
- “Pontoon” by Little Big Town
- “Some Beach” by Blake Shelton
- “Summertime” by Kenny Chesney
- “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
- “The Cowboy in Me” by Tim McGraw
- “We Are Tonight” by Billy Currington
- “What Was I Thinkin'” by Dierks Bentley
- “Wide Open Spaces” by The Chicks
- “You Look Good” by Lady A
- “Your Man” by Josh Turner
- “All Summer Long” by Kid Rock
- “Pick Her Up” by Hot Country Knights ft. Travis Tritt
- “Red Solo Cup” by Toby Keith
- “No I In Beer” by Brad Paisley
- “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn
- “Watermelon Crawl” by Tracy Byrd
- “House Party” by Sam Hunt
- “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet
- “I Like It, I Love It” by Tim McGraw
- “UP!” by Shania Twain
- “Dancin’ in the Country” by Tyler Hubbard
- “This One’s for the Girls” by Martina McBride
- “Lil Bit” by Florida Georgia Line and Nelly
- “Call It Country” by Travis Denning
- “Turn You Down” by HARDY feat. Morgan Wallen & Zakk Wylde
- “Y’all Boys” by Florida Georgia Line feat. HARDY
- “I Was Jack (You Were Diane)” by Jake Owen
- “Redneck Woman” by Gretchen Wilson
- “Old Alabama” by Brad Paisley feat. Alabama
- “Chattahoochee” by Alan Jackson
- “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” by Kenny Chesney
- “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” by Charlie Daniels
- “Suds in the Bucket” by Sara Evans
- “Why Don’t We Just Dance” by Josh Turner
- “That’s My Kind of Night” by Luke Bryan
- “Born to Boogie” by Hank Williams Jr.
- “Be My Baby Tonight” by John Michael Montgomery
- “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus
- “Summertime Blues” by Alan Jackson
Rock and Alternative Songs
Make a bold entrance with these rock and alternative songs! Perfect for couples who want something edgy, unique, and full of personality for their big moment.
- “First Date” by Blink-182
- “Still Into You” by Paramore
- “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond
- “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
- “Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf
- “Dance the Night Away” by Van Halen
- “Accidentally In Love” by Counting Crows
- “Back in Black” by AC/DC
- “I Wanna Know What Love Is” by Foreigner
- “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen
- “Everlong” by Foo Fighters
- “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay
- “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC
- “Sex on Fire” by Kings of Leon
- “Float On” by Modest Mouse
- “Good Life” by OneRepublic
- “Feel Again” by OneRepublic
- “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor
- “Best Day Of My Life” by American Authors
- “We Will Rock You” by Queen
- “I Believe In A Thing Called Love” by The Darkness
- “Beautiful Day” by U2
- “Welcome To The Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses
- “1985” by Bowling For Soup
- “I’ll Be There For You” by The Rembrandts
- “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard
- “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne
- “The Anthem” by Good Charlotte
- “All The Small Things” by Blink-182
- “The Final Countdown” by Europe
- “Monkey Wrench” by Foo Fighters
- “Rock You Like A Hurricane” by The Scorpions
- “Nothing But A Good Time” by Poison
- “I Love Rock and Roll” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
- “Girls, Girls, Girls” by Mötley Crüe
- “The Beautiful People” by Marilyn Manson
- “Cum On Feel The Noize” by Quiet Riot
- “Enter Sandman” by Metallica
- “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
- “High School Never Ends” by Bowling For Soup
- “Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous” by Good Charlotte
- “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet
- “Kickstart My Heart” by Mötley Crüe
R&B Songs For The Grand Entrance
Set the perfect reception mood with these amazing r&b hits!
- “Ain’t Nobody” by Chaka Khan
- “All Night” by Parov Stelar
- “Best of My Love” by The Emotions
- “Bring It On Home to Me” by Sam Cooke
- “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” by Barry White
- “Dancing in the Street” by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
- “For Once in My Life” by Stevie Wonder
- “Get Down on It” by Kool & The Gang
- “Got to Give It Up” by Marvin Gaye
- “I Want You Back” by The Jackson 5
- “I’ll Take You There” by The Staple Singers
- “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
- “Let a Woman Be a Woman, Let a Man Be a Man” by Dyke & The Blazers
- “Listen to the Music” by The Doobie Brothers
- “My Girl” by The Temptations
- “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” by Michael Jackson
- “Reach Out I’ll Be There” by The Four Tops
- “Respect” by Aretha Franklin
- “Rock with You” by Michael Jackson
- “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” by Stevie Wonder
- “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder
- “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder
- “Sweet Love” by Anita Baker
- “That’s the Way of the World” by Earth, Wind & Fire
- “The Best” by Tina Turner
- “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole
- “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” by Stevie Wonder
- “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye
- “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” by Stevie Wonder
- “You Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer
- “Apache (Jump On It)” by The Sugarhill Gang
- “Boogie Wonderland” by Earth, Wind & Fire with The Emotions
- “Brick House” by Commodores
- “Car Wash” by Rose Royce
- “Celebration” by Kool & The Gang
- “Dance to the Music” by Sly & The Family Stone
- “Dancing Machine” by The Jackson 5
- “Express Yourself” by Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
- “Flash Light” by Parliament
- “Funky Town” by Lipps Inc.
- “Get Down Tonight” by KC and the Sunshine Band
- “Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)” by Parliament
- “Good Times” by Chic
- “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
- “Jungle Boogie” by Kool & The Gang
- “Le Freak” by Chic
- “Let’s Groove” by Earth, Wind & Fire
- “Love Train” by The O’Jays
- “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry
- “Rock Your Baby” by George McCrae
- “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire
- “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)” by The Jacksons
- “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches & Herb
- “Shining Star” by Earth, Wind & Fire
- “Super Freak” by Rick James
- “That’s the Way (I Like It)” by KC and the Sunshine Band
- “Upside Down” by Diana Ross
- “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
- “Word Up!” by Cameo
- “You Should Be Dancing” by Bee Gees
- “Back at One” by Brian McKnight
- “All My Life” by K-Ci & JoJo
- “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey
- “Nervous” by John Legend
- “So Into You” by Tamia
- “Cuff It” by Beyoncé
- “Sure Thing” by Miguel
- “Every Kind of Way” by H.E.R.
Hip Hop and Rap Songs To Walk Into
Bring the hype with these high-energy hip-hop and rap songs! Perfect for couples who want to make a bold, unforgettable entrance.
- “Turn Down for What” by DJ Snake & Lil John
- “Let Me Clear My Throat” by DJ Kool
- “Now That We Found Love” by Heavy D & The Boyz
- “OMG” by Usher
- “Moment 4 Life” by Nicki Minaj
- “I’m All Yours” by Jay Sean feat. Pitbull
- “Bring Em Out” by T.I. feat. Swizz Beatz
- “Excuse Me Miss” by Jay-Z feat. Pharrell
- “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton
- “Right Round” by Flo Rida feat. Ke$ha
- “Public Service Announcement” by Jay-Z
- “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z
- “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled feat. T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg & Rick Ross
- “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan
- “Finesse (Remix)” by Bruno Mars feat. Cardi B
- “All The Stars” by Kendrick Lamar & SZA
- “American Boy” by Estelle feat. Kanye West
- “No Diggity” by Blackstreet feat. Dr. Dre & Queen Pen
- “Clique” by Kanye West, Jay-Z & Big Sean
- “Diamonds (Remix)” by Rihanna feat. Kanye West
- “Gettin’ Jiggy wit It” by Will Smith
- “GDFR” by Flo Rida feat. Sage the Gemini & Lookas
- “Gold Digger” by Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx
- “Good as Hell” by Lizzo
- “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean
- “Hot in Herre” by Nelly
- “I Like It” by Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin
- “Juicy” by The Notorious B.I.G.
- “Jump Around” by House of Pain
- “Let’s Get It Started” by The Black Eyed Peas
- “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of…)” by Lou Bega
- “Memories” by David Guetta & Kid Cudi
- “Mo Money Mo Problems” by The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Puff Daddy & Mase
- “My House” by Flo Rida
- “Party Up (Up In Here)” by DMX
- “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa
- “Return of the Mack” by Mark Morrison
- “Shake Ya Tailfeather” by Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Lee
- “Shoop” by Salt-N-Pepa
- “Wake Up in the Sky” by Gucci Mane, Bruno Mars & Kodak Black
- “Wobble” by V.I.C.
- “Yeah!” by Usher feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris
Unique and Funny Bride and Groom Reception Entrance Songs
Add a touch of personality and humor to your entrance with these unique and funny songs! Perfect for couples who love to keep things lighthearted and fun.
- “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen
- “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-a-Lot
- “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga
- “Bootylicious” by Destiny’s Child
- “Break Your Heart” by Taio Cruz feat. Ludacris
- “Champagne Showers” by LMFAO feat. Natalia Kills
- “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen
- “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” by Culture Club
- “Don’t Marry Her” by The Beautiful South
- “Dirty Love” by Wilkinson
- “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes
- “Fight For Your Right” by Beastie Boys
- “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper
- “Grounds For Divorce” by Elbow
- “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” by Pat Benatar
- “Livin’ La Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin
- “Love Is A Battlefield” by Pat Benatar
- “My Best Friend’s Girl” by The Cars
- “Oops!… I Did It Again” by Britney Spears
- “Paradise By the Dashboard Light” by Meat Loaf
- “Relight My Fire” by Take That
- “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé
- “Shut Up and Let Me Go” by The Ting Tings
- “Steal My Girl” by One Direction
- “The Time Warp” by The Rocky Horror Picture Show
- “Thriller” by Michael Jackson
- “Wannabe” by Spice Girls
- “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” by Taylor Swift
- “Who Let the Dogs Out” by Baha Men
- “You Sexy Thing” by Hot Chocolate
- “Play That Song” by Train
- “I Believe In A Thing Called Love” by The Darkness
- “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor
- “Milkshake” by Kelis
- “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer
- “Sexy And I Know It” by LMFAO
- “Hot In Herre” by Nelly
- “Jump (For My Love)” by The Pointer Sisters
- “Dear Future Husband” by Meghan Trainor
- “A Whole New World” by Aladdin Soundtrack
- “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John
- “SexyBack” by Justin Timberlake
- “Kiss” by Prince
- “Super Freak” by Rick James
- “White Wedding” by Billy Idol
- “Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus
- “The Love Bug” by George Strait
- “You’re the One That I Want” by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
- “Everything is Awesome” by Tegan and Sara
- “Stuck In the Middle with You” by Stealers Wheel
- “Let’s Get Ready to Rhumble” by PJ & Duncan
- “I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts
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