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You’ve found THE dress and ordered gorgeous dresses for your bridesmaids. You’ve locked down the date and secured your venue. You’ve chosen the menu, the cake, the band, and the photographer.
Now that all the most important elements are ready, it’s time to focus on another fun part of wedding planning:
Choosing the songs that’ll play on the big day!
The first songs your guests will hear are the wedding party processional songs you walk down the aisle to. And those songs will set the entire tone for your wedding day.
Not sure if you should play traditional, classic music, or modern-day love songs at your wedding ceremony?
Here are 100+ of our favorite processional songs that are sure to make your wedding entrance a spectacular moment:
Here Comes the Bride (& Other Traditional Processional Songs)
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“The Bridal Chorus,” (aka “Here Comes the Bride” and “The Bridal March”) is the quintessential walk-down-the-aisle wedding song. For over 200 years, brides have been making their grand entrance to this classic.
But it’s only one of many amazing options:
- • ”The Bridal Chorus” by Richard Wagner
- • “The Wedding March” by Mendelssohn
- • “Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel”
- • “Clair de lune” by Claude Debussy
- • “Ave Maria” by Franz Schubert
- • “Air on the G String" by Johann Sebastian Bach
Almost any soft, light piece of classical music can make for a great wedding walk. That’s especially true if you’re having a live string quartet provide your ceremony entertainment.
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Songs for the Groom to Walk Down the Aisle To
Some grooms simply take their position at the altar or wedding arch. But we’re seeing more and more grooms enjoy a walk-down-the-aisle moment of their own!
Here are some songs that might be perfect for that unique experience:
- • “Here Comes Your Man” by The Pixies (performed by Vitamin String Quartet)
- • “You Are the Reason” by Calum Scott
- • “Beautiful Crazy” by Luke Combs
- • “I Do” by Aloe Blacc
- • “Beautiful In White” by Shane Filan
- • “Yellow” by Coldplay
- • “Good As You” by Kane Brown
- • “And I Love Her” by The Beatles
- • “I’m a Believer” by The Monkees
Are you and your beloved Bridgerton fans, or prefer to stick with instrumental music for your ceremony?
Well, here’s another amazing option:
Modern Classics (Just Like You)
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Is a traditional song like “Here Comes the Bride” just not for you? If so, consider something that’s a bit more modern yet still completely wedding-appropriate.
Most of your wedding guests are likely to know (or at least have heard) these modern classics:
- • “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
- • “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles
- • “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
- • “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
- • “All Of Me” by John Legend
- • “Marry Me” by Train
- • “Hallelujah” by Pentatonix
- • “The Joker and The Queen” by Ed Sheeran (featuring Taylor Swift)
- • “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran
- • “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars
- • “Rewrite the Stars” by Zac Efron and Zendaya
- • “Lover” by Taylor Swift
- • “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele
- • “Your Song” by Elton John
- • “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley
Keep in mind that many of these modern classics have been covered by other artists over the years.
For alternative ideas, check out:
- • Twenty One Pilots’ version of “Can’t Help Falling in Love”
- • Ellie Goulding’s take on “Your Song”
- • Bob Dylan’s version of “Make You Feel My Love”
Country Songs to Walk Down the Aisle To
There’s no shortage of country songs about love, and the soft strumming of an acoustic guitar makes for beautiful wedding ceremony music!
Here are some ‘90s and ‘00s classics (including three from Country-Pop Queen Shania) and a few newer tunes to make your walk down the aisle a memorable one:
- • “You’re Still The One” by Shania Twain
- • “God Gave Me You” by Blake Shelton
- • “From This Moment On” by Shania Twain and Bryan White
- • “I’m Gonna Love You” by Cody Johnson featuring Carrie Underwood
- • “Speechless” by Dan + Shay
- • “Soulmate” by Josh Turner
- • “I Do” by Paul Brandt
- • “When You Kiss Me” by Shania Twain
- • “Background Music” by Maren Morris
- • “Always Gonna Love You” by Florida Georgia Line
Do you want all of your country-music-loving wedding guests to burst into tears as you make your grand entrance?
Opt for the all-time classic from the Queen of Country herself:
Rock Songs to Walk Down the Aisle To
From ‘60s classics to ‘80s rock ballads, these songs are for the couple who wouldn’t dream of walking down the aisle to anything traditional:
- • “Bittersweet Symphony” by The Verve
- • “White Wedding” by Billy Idol
- • “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
- • “Stand by Me” by Florence + The Machine
- • “Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac
- • “Wild Horses” by The Rolling Stones
- • “Iris” by GooGoo Dolls
- • “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith
- • “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica
- • “Everlong” by Foo Fighters
At its core, rock is about being a bit rebellious. So even if your favorite genre is grunge or punk or heavy metal, any rock song can be a great wedding song if you choose an acoustic version.
Or, if you want to be exactly who you are without compromising, opt for something haunting and moody that no one will expect, like:
R&B Songs to Walk Down the Aisle To
While most R&B songs make you want to dance and groove, some make for perfect wedding ceremony processional songs, like:
- • “Halo” by Beyoncé
- • “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys
- • “All My Life” by K-Ci & JoJo
- • “Ordinary People” by John Legend
- • “Here and Now” by Luther Vandross
- • “Make It Last Forever” by Keith Sweat
- • “Love of My Life” by Brian McKnight
- • “By Your Side” by Sade
If you decide not to walk down the aisle to one of these R&B wedding songs, they’re definitely worth adding to your reception slow-song playlist!
Songs for Bridesmaids and Groomsmen to Walk Down the Aisle To
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Any of the modern, country, or rock songs listed above could play when your bridesmaids and groomsmen walk down the aisle… especially if the bride plans to walk to something traditional.
Here are a few others that might be right for your special day
- • “Chapel of Love” by the Dixie Cups
- • “One Love” by Bob Marley
- • “Baby I Love Your Way” by Peter Frampton
- • “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper
- • “Wannabe” by Spice Girls
Remember, you can make any song sound more “wedding-like” if you play an acoustic, instrumental, or string quartet version. That includes those epic dance jams and BFF bonding songs that you scream at the top of your lungs whenever you get together.
Hey, you could even go for a full-on Phoebe Friends moment and play:
Read: The Ultimate Wedding Music Guide
Songs for Family to Walk Down the Aisle To
Give your parents, step-parents, and grandparents a moment to shine by selecting a processional song that’s just for them!
These timeless tunes are perfect aisle-walking songs for those special loved ones who aren’t actually in the wedding party:
- • “God Only Knows” by the Beach Boys
- • “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by Marvin Gaye
- • “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers
- • “At Last” by Etta James
- • “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
- • “Here, There and Everywhere” by The Beatles
- • “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” by Stevie Wonder
- • “Blackbird” by The Beatles
Keep in mind that family members will take their seats before any members of the wedding party walk down the aisle. So you’ll want to choose a song that flows nicely into the groomsmen, groom, and bridesmaids' songs that’ll follow.
Funny Songs to Walk Down the Aisle To
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From comedy songs to chart-topping hits with lyrics that aren’t quite appropriate for a ceremony about a lifelong commitment, we love these selections for couples who want their guests to enjoy a laugh:
- • “Grow Old With You” by Adam Sandler
- • “Just Say Yes” by Snow Patrol
- • “Marry You” by Bruno Mars
- • “I Hate Love Songs” by Kelsea Ballerini
- • “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” by The Shirelles
It’s the lyrics that make these songs “funny” choices. If you want to make this moment a private, silly joke between the two of you, consider playing an instrumental version.
Mood-Setting Instrumentals to Walk Down the Aisle To
Some couples choose processional songs for their sentimental, meaningful lyrics. But “The Bridal Chorus” and “Canon in D” are centuries-old evidence that you can create a memorable moment with instruments alone.
There are endless catalogs of instrumental classical pieces to choose from, but here are a few modern standouts:
- • “River Flows in You” by Yiruma
- • “Wildest Dreams” by Taylor Swift (performed by Duomo)
- • “Storybook Love” performed by Vitamin String Quartet
- • “Sky Full of Stars” by Coldplay (performed by The Piano Guys)
- • “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin (performed by Vitamin String Quartet)
- • “Mia & Sebastian’s Theme” by Justin Hurwitz
For couples who love Game of Thrones and are looking for a unique processional song, consider:
It’s haunting and intense. However, the orchestration makes for a powerful, memorable walk-down-the-aisle moment.
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More Good Songs To Walk Down the Aisle To
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There are hundreds of amazing processional songs to choose from. But the right ones for your wedding depend on your musical taste, personal style, and wedding vibes.
If you haven’t found your ideal processional song yet, here are a few more that might be perfect for your big day:
- • “Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
- • "La Vie En Ros” by Michael Bublé
- • “One Life” by James Bay
- • “Better Together” by Jack Johnson
- • “Fall Into Me” by Forest Blakk
- • “Forever My Love” by J Balvin and Ed Sheeran
- • “Green Eyes” by Coldplay
- • “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer
- • “Turning Page” By Sleeping at Last
- • “Need the Sun to Break” by James Bay
No matter what wedding music you choose for your wedding party and bride’s entrance, it should:
- • Capture your style
- • Complement your wedding vibe
- • And reflect who you are as a bride and as a couple
So, find a song you love and run down that aisle. It doesn’t really matter what song you choose because the person you love will be there at the end, waiting to say their forever “I do!”
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