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Of all the plans you’ll make for your wedding day, putting together a playlist for your reception is one of the most fun.
You’ll need to select processional and recessional songs for your ceremony. You need a first dance song for that romantic, memorable first dance as newlyweds. You’ll also want to choose an upbeat wedding reception entrance song to start the party and encourage your guests to hit the dance floor!
Not sure what song to walk into your reception to?
Here are 65 unique wedding reception entrance songs for the bride and groom:
Unique Wedding Reception Entrance Songs for the Bride and Groom
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Every bride and groom is unique. That means your love is unique. And that means your bride and groom reception entrance song should be, too!
No matter what your favorite musical genre is, choosing an entrance song that no one expects will set the tone for your entire wedding reception.
Whether you’re into hip-hop, alternative rock, or pop music, these selections might be perfect for your big day:
Fun and Upbeat Reception Entrance Songs for the Bride and Groom
Bring a smile to every guest’s face by kicking off your wedding reception with a fun, upbeat song they probably already know.
These popular hits throughout the decades are a great way to start the party; their well-known lyrics will surely have some of your guests singing along:
Country Songs for Bride and Groom’s Reception Entrance
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Maybe you’re into old-school country classics. Maybe you prefer modern country-pop hits. Either way, diehard country music fans simply must kick off their reception with an upbeat country hit!
With fun lyrics, driving beats, and that twangy sound you love, these entrance songs are perfect for the country music-loving couple:
Related: The 37 Best First Dance Country Songs
Hip-Hop Songs for Bride and Groom’s Reception Entrance
Certain hip-hop songs make it nearly impossible not to get on your feet and dance.
Choose one of these hip-hop anthems, and your guests might secretly wish they could skip dinner and head straight to the dance floor:
Related: 19 Best Hip Hop and R&B Wedding Songs
Rock Songs for Bride and Groom’s Reception Entrance
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For the couple who’s always ready to rock, one of these classics just might be your perfect reception entrance song. If you’re having a DJ, play the original.
If you’re having a band, consider asking your ensemble to add their own unique spin:
Funny Reception Entrance Songs for the Bride and Groom
Weddings are celebrations of love and life, and laughter is one of the most important elements of both!
From musical movie duets to songs that speak to “taking the plunge” into marriage, here are some fun and funny reception songs to enter to as a newly married couple:
Songs That ALWAYS Get the Party Started!
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Unlike first dance songs, which are usually slow and romantic, wedding party entrance songs should be upbeat and energetic.
There are tons of great party songs from throughout the decades, and you can’t go wrong making your grand entrance to any one of these:
Love one of these tunes but want something that hasn’t been heard a thousand times before?
Ask your DJ to do a cool remix or a fun mashup to make one of these modern classics sound like new!
Choosing the perfect bride and groom entrance song can be tricky, simply because there are endless amazing songs to choose from.
Your wedding reception entrance is a moment you’ll never forget, so choose a song that:
No matter what genre you prefer or what your wedding vibe may be, there’s only one rule to picking an entrance song:
It should be meaningful to you and reflect the amazing duo you are.
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