70 Wedding Party Entrance Songs to Kick Off Your Reception

What is the best wedding party entrance song?

There is no single winner, but DJs report the same handful again and again: "Crazy in Love" by Beyoncé, "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, "Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, "Shout" by The Isley Brothers and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder for the couple. What they have in common is an instantly recognizable intro, so the room reacts the moment the doors open.

Hype songs for the wedding party entrance

1. "Crazy in Love", Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z: the horn intro alone gets people screaming.
2. "Uptown Funk", Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars: made for strutting.
3. "Can't Hold Us", Macklemore and Ryan Lewis: a build that peaks right as the couple walks in.
4. "Lose Control", Missy Elliott: for a wedding party that can dance.
5. "Turn Down for What", DJ Snake and Lil Jon: the drop is the entrance.
6. "Party Rock Anthem", LMFAO: shuffle in, if you dare.
7. "I Gotta Feeling", Black Eyed Peas: it really is going to be a good night.
8. "Get Ready for This", 2 Unlimited: the stadium classic.
9. "Jump Around", House of Pain: guaranteed jumping.
10. "All I Do Is Win", DJ Khaled: hands up on cue.
11. "Hey Ya!", OutKast: impossible not to move to.
12. "Yeah!", Usher: a 2000s throwback (radio edit).
13. "Bring Em Out", T.I.: the title says it all.
14. "This Is How We Do It", Montell Jordan: smooth 90s swagger.
15. "Shout", The Isley Brothers: the whole room joins in.

Grand entrance songs for the couple

16. "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours", Stevie Wonder: literally about being married now.
17. "Marry You", Bruno Mars: playful and on theme.
18. "Happy", Pharrell Williams: pure joy, all ages.
19. "Love on Top", Beyoncé: key change after key change.
20. "Higher Love", Kygo and Whitney Houston: a modern classic.
21. "Dancing in the Moonlight", Toploader: perfect for an evening entrance.
22. "Walking on Sunshine", Katrina and the Waves: bright and bouncy.
23. "You Make My Dreams", Hall & Oates: a couple favorite.
24. "I Wanna Dance with Somebody", Whitney Houston: and now you have somebody.
25. "Mr. Blue Sky", Electric Light Orchestra: sunny and theatrical.
26. "Twist and Shout", The Beatles: classic rock and roll.
27. "Celebration", Kool & the Gang: the obvious one, for good reason.
28. "Sweet Caroline", Neil Diamond: guests will sing the chorus for you.

Country wedding entrance songs

29. "Chicken Fried", Zac Brown Band: country comfort.
30. "Boot Scootin' Boogie", Brooks & Dunn: line-dance ready.
31. "Country Girl (Shake It for Me)", Luke Bryan: for the bridesmaids.
32. "Friends in Low Places", Garth Brooks: everyone will sing it anyway.
33. "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", Shania Twain: a bride favorite.
34. "Barefoot Blue Jean Night", Jake Owen: summer wedding energy.
35. "Body Like a Back Road", Sam Hunt: easy groove.
36. "Fishin' in the Dark", Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: a sing-along classic.

Latin wedding entrance songs

37. "Suavemente", Elvis Crespo: merengue that fills the floor.
38. "Danza Kuduro", Don Omar and Lucenzo: hands in the air.
39. "Vivir mi vida", Marc Anthony: salsa celebration.
40. "Gasolina", Daddy Yankee: the reggaeton classic.
41. "La Gozadera", Gente de Zona featuring Marc Anthony: a party in itself.
42. "Bailando", Enrique Iglesias: romantic and danceable.

Funny and themed entrance songs

43. "The Final Countdown", Europe: big hair, bigger entrance.
44. "Sirius", The Alan Parsons Project: the famous basketball intro music.
45. "Gonna Fly Now", the theme from Rocky.
46. "The Imperial March", from Star Wars: perfect for a groom who loves the dark side.
47. "Ghostbusters", Ray Parker Jr.: for a Halloween wedding.
48. "We Will Rock You", Queen: get the guests stomping.
49. "Seven Nation Army", The White Stripes: the stadium chant.
50. "Eye of the Tiger", Survivor: champion energy.
51. "Thunderstruck", AC/DC: for a rock-loving groom.
52. "Men in Black", Will Smith: for groomsmen in sunglasses.

Bridesmaids entrance songs

53. "Wannabe", Spice Girls: tell them what you want.
54. "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", Cyndi Lauper: the bridesmaid classic.
55. "Run the World (Girls)", Beyoncé: for a fierce bridal party.
56. "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", Beyoncé: an ironic favorite.
57. "Good as Hell", Lizzo: confidence on display.
58. "Dancing Queen", ABBA: timeless.
59. "Respect", Aretha Franklin: a powerful walk-in.

Groomsmen entrance songs

60. "Sharp Dressed Man", ZZ Top: tuxedos optional.
61. "Bad to the Bone", George Thorogood: slow walk, sunglasses on.
62. "Takin' Care of Business", Bachman-Turner Overdrive: the groomsmen mean business.
63. "Back in Black", AC/DC: the riff does the work.
64. "Kickstart My Heart", Mötley Crüe: for a high-energy crew.
65. "Livin' on a Prayer", Bon Jovi: the chorus everyone knows.

Songs for the whole wedding party at once

66. "September", Earth, Wind & Fire: groove for the whole group.
67. "Don't Stop Me Now", Queen: builds as each pair arrives.
68. "Can't Stop the Feeling!", Justin Timberlake: friendly for every age.
69. "Shut Up and Dance", Walk the Moon: an instruction, really.
70. "Levitating", Dua Lipa: modern and upbeat.

Entrance songs for flower girls, ring bearers and parents

If the youngest members of the wedding party walk in too, give them a song that makes the whole room smile: "You've Got a Friend in Me", "Happy" or "Here Comes the Sun". For parents and grandparents, a classic like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" or "Sweet Caroline" gets everyone clapping. Introducing parents first, then the wedding party, then the couple builds the energy naturally.

Hype song or love song for the couple?

Most couples choose a hype song for their entrance, because it launches the party, and keep the love song for the first dance a few minutes later. If you plan to go straight from the entrance into your first dance, choose an entrance song that slows down at the end, or ask the DJ to fade from your entrance song directly into the first notes of your first dance song.

Wedding party entrance songs by vibe

Classy

For a black-tie reception, try swing and soul: "Sing, Sing, Sing" by Benny Goodman, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" or "L-O-V-E" by Nat King Cole.

High energy

"Crazy in Love", "Can't Hold Us", "Turn Down for What" and "Jump Around" turn the entrance into a show.

Nostalgic

The songs from your high school or college years, like "Hey Ya!", "Yeah!" or "Mr. Brightside", get your friends shouting along.

Funny

Movie themes, sports intros and a little choreography win over even the shy guests.

How should the MC introduce the wedding party?

Give your DJ or MC a written list with the order of entrance, the correct pronunciation of every name and how each person is connected to you ("the bride's sister and maid of honor"). Keep each introduction short, start the music before the doors open, and pause the music for the couple's introduction before dropping into your song. Practicing the order once at the rehearsal avoids most of the usual mix-ups.

Mistakes to avoid

• Explicit versions in front of grandparents and kids.
• Songs with a slow, long intro: the room loses energy before the beat drops.
• Too many different songs: more than four or five clips feels chaotic.
• Forgetting the couple's moment: leave a clear pause before your entrance.
• Not telling the venue: some reception halls have sound rules or a fixed speaker setup.

How do you time the wedding party entrance?

• Count your pairs. Each pair usually takes 15 to 20 seconds from the door to their spot.
• One song or a medley? One song keeps it simple; a medley lets each pair pick their own 20-second clip.
• Save the drop for the couple. Fade the wedding party song down, pause, then hit the couple's song at its best moment.
• Use clean versions, especially with grandparents and kids in the room.
• Send the exact files and the start times to your DJ ahead of time.

How do you plan a choreographed entrance?

A short routine (a spin, a dip, a group pose) gets a big reaction without much rehearsal. Keep it under 30 seconds per pair, practice once at the rehearsal, and give everyone permission to improvise. The best entrances look fun, not perfect.

Can you skip the wedding party entrance?

Yes. Some couples skip individual introductions and let the wedding party enter together, or skip straight to the couple's entrance. Smaller weddings sometimes go without a formal entrance at all and start with dinner. If you skip it, keep one big moment for the two of you: a short, loud song as you walk in, so the guests know the celebration has officially started.

A grand entrance song with your names

Want the room to know it is your moment? A custom entrance song can shout out both of your names and the wedding party by name, over a beat built for a grand entrance. It is a fun alternative to the usual hits, and the guests will be asking about it all night. The same idea works beautifully for the first dance: see our list of first dance songs and our guide to a custom first dance song. For the ceremony itself, see choosing a song to walk down the aisle to.

How to create an entrance song

1. Choose an upbeat style from 14 genres: pop, hip-hop, rock, country, Latin and more.
2. Add up to three names: the couple, or the couple and the best man or maid of honor.
3. Share a few fun details: how you met, the proposal, the wedding hashtag.
4. Review the lyrics and edit or regenerate them for free before any music is made.
5. Listen to 4 free 45-second previews and choose the one with the best energy.

The full song costs $24.99, or $29.99 for Premium with four full versions and editable lyrics. You get the MP3 for your DJ, a gift page and the lyrics as a PDF.

Make an entrance nobody forgets: create your wedding song and hear four previews for free.