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50 Dramatic Wedding Reception Entrance Songs

Last updated: October 10, 2020

Once the ceremony and cocktail hour are over, it’s time to really get the party started. Make it memorable and fun with a dramatic grand entrance to the reception!

Your emcee for the night will be announcing the family, the bridal party, and the newlyweds with music covering each of these VIPs. Choose songs that are upbeat, fun, and that suits the personality of the individuals. Check out some of our favorite picks below.

We’re certain that any one of these 50 songs will break the ice and have all of your guests ready to celebrate.

Bridal Party Entrance Songs

Before the bride and groom make their way in, the bridal party will be introduced and mark the true beginning of the celebration. Upbeat songs that allow each of the bridesmaids and groomsmen to show off a bit of their own personality will help to break the ice and get everyone off of their feet.

Our Top-20 Favorite Bridal Party Entrance Songs

Bride & Groom Entrance Songs

Everyone is going to cheer when the bride & groom walk in so why not make it a memorable song to coincide with the moment? Joyous and fun, make sure it represents your couple style and it’s a tune you’ll both love.

20 Songs To Get Inspired By

  1. Feel So Close – 2012, Calvin Harris – iTunes | YouTube
  2. Somebody Like You – 2002, Keith Urban – iTunes | YouTube
  3. Love Me Like You Do – 2015, Ellie Goulding – iTunes | YouTube
  4. Starving – 2016, Hailee Steinfeld ft. Zedd – iTunes | YouTube
  5. Good To Be Alive – 2014, Andy Grammer – iTunes | YouTube
  6. Sugar – 2014, Maroon 5 – iTunes | YouTube
  7. Best Day Of My Life – 2014, American Authors – iTunes | YouTube
  8. Can’t Feel My Face – 2015, The Weeknd – iTunes | YouTube
  9. Marry You – 2010, Bruno Mars – iTunes | YouTube
  10.  We Go Together – 1978, Olivia Newton-John & Cast of Grease – iTunes | YouTube
  11.  Happy – 2013, Pharrell Williams – iTunes | YouTube
  12.  SexyBack – 2006, Justin Timberlake – iTunes | YouTube
  13.  Crazy In Love – 2003, Beyonce & Jay Z – iTunes | YouTube
  14.  Good Day Sunshine – 1966, The Beatles – iTunes | YouTube
  15.  Signed, Sealed, Delivered – 1970, Stevie Wonder – iTunes | YouTube
  16.  Beautiful Day – 2000, U2 – iTunes | YouTube
  17.  Why Do Fools Fall in Love – 1956, Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers – iTunes | YouTube
  18.  Forever – 2007, Chris Brown – iTunes | YouTube
  19.  The Way You Make Me Feel – 1987, Michael Jackson – iTunes | YouTube
  20.  Love and Marriage – 1955, Frank Sinatra – iTunes | YouTube

40 More Awesome Songs For The Wedding Reception

Enter Song Name Enter Year Enter Artist Notes Decade Post URL YouTube URL iTunes URL Spotify URL Song Name Artist Year YouTube iTunes Spotify
Love Me Like You Do 2.015 Elli Goulding https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/2010s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJtDXIazrMo https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/love-me-like-you-do/1440845197?i=1440845808&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/0Cy7wt6IlRfBPHXXjmZbcP Love Me Like You Do Elli Goulding 2015 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Lovebug 2.008 Jonas Brothers https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/2000s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKpCDz0UjW4 https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/lovebug/1456205010?i=1456205022&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/3F8xLc6T4VvKH7I6wqVAN2 Lovebug Jonas Brothers 2008 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Dancing Queen 1.976 ABBA https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/70s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFrGuyw1V8s https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/dancing-queen/1422648512?i=1422648513&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/4NtUY5IGzHCaqfZemmAu56 Dancing Queen ABBA 1976 YouTube iTunes Spotify
You Can't Touch This 1.990 MC Hammer https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/90s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otCpCn0l4Wo https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/u-cant-touch-this/724647474?i=724647729&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/1B75hgRqe7A4fwee3g3Wmu You Can't Touch This MC Hammer 1990 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Yeah! 2.004 Usher https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/2000s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxBSyx85Kp8 https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/yeah-feat-lil-jon-ludacris/386153476?i=386153478&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/5rb9QrpfcKFHM1EUbSIurX Yeah! Usher 2004 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Raise Your Glass 2.010 Pink https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/2010s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjVNlG5cZyQ https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/raise-your-glass/399751912?i=399751915&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/1gv4xPanImH17bKZ9rOveR Raise Your Glass Pink 2010 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Butterflies 2.018 Kacey Musgraves https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/2010s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM5Xa1FvNQQ https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/butterflies/1440918116?i=1440918120&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/30VHURM5NOfoZmqp2iKawS Butterflies Kacey Musgraves 2018 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Shut Up And Dance 2.014 Walk the Moon https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/2010s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JCLY0Rlx6Q https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/shut-up-and-dance/961298415?i=961298418&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/4kbj5MwxO1bq9wjT5g9HaA Shut Up And Dance Walk the Moon 2014 YouTube iTunes Spotify
You Make My Dreams 1.980 Hall & Oats https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/80s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EErSKhC0CZs https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/you-make-my-dreams-come-true-remastered/273750173?i=273750245&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/4o6BgsqLIBViaGVbx5rbRk You Make My Dreams Hall & Oats 1980 YouTube iTunes Spotify
The Way You Make Me Feel 1.987 Michael Jackson https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/80s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzZ_urpj4As https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/the-way-you-make-me-feel-single-version/159292399?i=159294429&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/0sKlV58cODrjxGFOyf9IXY The Way You Make Me Feel Michael Jackson 1987 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Marry You 2.010 Bruno Mars https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/2010s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xdyRsGOl6U https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/marry-you/576654788?i=576655099&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/22PMfvdz35fFKYnJyMn077 Marry You Bruno Mars 2010 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Love Shack 1.989 B-52's https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/80s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SOryJvTAGs https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/love-shack/983850956?i=983850963&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/4W4wYHtsrgDiivRASVOINL Love Shack B-52's 1989 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Sweet Caroline 1.969 Neil Diamond https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/60s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty1dwBCR6D0 https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/sweet-caroline/1440870532?mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/62AuGbAkt8Ox2IrFFb8GKV Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond 1969 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Don't Spot Believin' 1.981 Journey https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/80s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k8craCGpgs https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/dont-stop-believin/169003304?i=169003415&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/4bHsxqR3GMrXTxEPLuK5ue Don't Spot Believin' Journey 1981 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Paper Rings 2.019 Taylor Swift https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/2010s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zdg-pDF10g https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/paper-rings/1468058165?i=1468058181&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/4y5bvROuBDPr5fuwXbIBZR Paper Rings Taylor Swift 2019 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Can't Stop the Feeling 2.016 Justin Timberlake https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/2010s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru0K8uYEZWw https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/cant-stop-the-feeling/1154238159?i=1154239184&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/1WkMMavIMc4JZ8cfMmxHkI Can't Stop the Feeling Justin Timberlake 2016 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Adore You 2.019 Harry Styles https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/2010s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF-r5TtlT9w https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/adore-you/1485802965?i=1485802970&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/3jjujdWJ72nww5eGnfs2E7 Adore You Harry Styles 2019 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Everything 2.007 Michael Buble https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/2000s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPUJIbXN0WY https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/everything/668403779?i=668403788&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/4T6HLdP6OcAtqC6tGnQelG Everything Michael Buble 2007 YouTube iTunes Spotify
I Gotta Feeling 2.009 The Black-Eyed Peas https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/2000s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSD4vsh1zDA https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/i-gotta-feeling/1440768902?i=1440769310&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/4vp2J1l5RD4gMZwGFLfRAu I Gotta Feeling The Black-Eyed Peas 2009 YouTube iTunes Spotify
I Wanna Dance With Somebody 1.987 Whitney Houston https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/80s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH3giaIzONA https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/i-wanna-dance-with-somebody-who-loves-me/840431884?i=840431935&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/2tUBqZG2AbRi7Q0BIrVrEj I Wanna Dance With Somebody Whitney Houston 1987 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Because You Loved Me 1.996 Celine Dion https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/90s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji-GONSfwnE https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/because-you-loved-me-theme-from-up-close-and-personal/479204871?i=479205042&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/4WrUZTGFXeZNxpRDKU18Y1 Because You Loved Me Celine Dion 1996 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Baby One More Time 1.998 Britney Spears https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/90s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-u5WLJ9Yk4 https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/baby-one-more-time/273143723?i=273143820&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/3MjUtNVVq3C8Fn0MP3zhXa Baby One More Time Britney Spears 1998 YouTube iTunes Spotify
I Knew I Loved You 1.999 Savage Garden https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/90s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjnmICxvoVY https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/i-knew-i-loved-you/157389797?i=157390097&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/6nozDLxeL0TE4MS9GqYU1v I Knew I Loved You Savage Garden 1999 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Footloose 1.984 Kenny Loggins https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/80s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK2hpeqkYjA https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/footloose/1164757097?i=1164757333&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/2vz1CsL5WBsbpBcwgboTAw Footloose Kenny Loggins 1984 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Africa 1.982 Toto https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/80s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQbiNvZqaY https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/africa/185716551?i=185717604&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/2374M0fQpWi3dLnB54qaLX Africa Toto 1982 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Here Comes the Sun 1.969 The Beatles https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/60s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQetemT1sWc https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/here-comes-the-sun/1441164426?i=1441164589&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/6dGnYIeXmHdcikdzNNDMm2 Here Comes the Sun The Beatles 1969 YouTube iTunes Spotify
That's Amore 1.953 Dean Martin https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/50s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFSv-tq5GAY https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/thats-amore/1440824936?i=1440825144&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/4I4aQGNJ2HufloNtB65nxR That's Amore Dean Martin 1953 YouTube iTunes Spotify
You're Still the One 1.997 Shania Twain https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/90s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNZH-emehxA https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/youre-still-the-one/1445668706?i=1445669197&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/1wb4P4F0sxAQ2KXrRvsx6n You're Still the One Shania Twain 1997 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Can You Feel the Love Tonight 1.994 Elton John https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/90s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjgWWjkNbhU https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/can-you-feel-the-love-tonight/1445732923?i=1445733073&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/5E8yddtSG3sH4hw2SfwcgW Can You Feel the Love Tonight Elton John 1994 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Baby Got Back 1.992 Sir Mix A-Lot https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/90s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X53ZSxkQ3Ho https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/baby-got-back/1440811063?i=1440811075&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/1SAkL1mYNJlaqnBQxVZrRl Baby Got Back Sir Mix A-Lot 1992 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Signed, Sealed, Delivered 1.970 Stevie Wonder https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/70s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUj9frKY46E https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/signed-sealed-delivered-im-yours/1469582082?i=1469582277&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/2eF8pWbiivYsYRpbntYsnc Signed, Sealed, Delivered Stevie Wonder 1970 YouTube iTunes Spotify
At Last 1.960 Etta James https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/60s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-cbOl96RFM https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/at-last/1440838775?i=1440839443&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/4Hhv2vrOTy89HFRcjU3QOx At Last Etta James 1960 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Call Me 1.978 Blondie https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/70s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StKVS0eI85I https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/call-me/716231242?i=716231650&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/7HKxTNVlkHsfMLhigmhC0I Call Me Blondie 1978 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Just A Girl 1.995 No Doubt https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/90s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHzOOQfhPFg https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/just-a-girl/1440718646?i=1440718648&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/5lWRaa0fBxDE5yU91npPq7 Just A Girl No Doubt 1995 YouTube iTunes Spotify
All of Me 2.013 John Legend https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/2010s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHzOOQfhPFg https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/all-of-me/1341181504?i=1341181790&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/3U4isOIWM3VvDubwSI3y7a All of Me John Legend 2013 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Chicken Fried 2.005 Zac Brown Band https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/2000s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4ujS1er1r0 https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/chicken-fried/1499170538?i=1499170545&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/3eBnEo9WL34ulBCZlLpUQO Chicken Fried Zac Brown Band 2005 YouTube iTunes Spotify
Pour Some Sugar On Me 1.987 Def Leppard https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/80s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UIB9Y4OFPs https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/pour-some-sugar-on-me/1440903625?i=1440904267&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/1aZLIbKEdsyqxyD6iNcrbA Pour Some Sugar On Me Def Leppard 1987 YouTube iTunes Spotify
The Way You Look Tonight 1.964 Frank Sinatra https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/60s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9ZGKALMMuc https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/the-way-you-look-tonight/1440858119?i=1440858124&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/0elmUoU7eMPwZX1Mw1MnQo The Way You Look Tonight Frank Sinatra 1964 YouTube iTunes Spotify
YMCA 1.978 Village People https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/70s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS9OO0S5w2k https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/y-m-c-a/1440825055?i=1440825374&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/7Cp69rNBwU0gaFT8zxExlE YMCA Village People 1978 YouTube iTunes Spotify
I'll Make Love To You 1.994 Boys II Men https://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding-blog/90s-wedding-music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV8vB1BB2qc https://geo.music.apple.com/us/album/ill-make-love-to-you/1445881923?i=1445882249&mt=1&app=music https://open.spotify.com/track/61sQYdFNS6sEBYCyr1q5gn I'll Make Love To You Boys II Men 1994 YouTube iTunes Spotify

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