While it is true that the ceremony is the most important part of your wedding, we have to be honest and admit that what most of your guests are looking forward to is the reception. While the ceremony is where you and your significant other exchange vows and become officially united in marriage. the reception is where you get to celebrate the love you have with each other and where you share that love with your friends and families by means of yummy food at a gorgeous venue.
But to get your guests in a celebratory mood you have to nudge the vibe a little bit, and one way to do that is to have a fun entrance song to kick the party off.
The ideal wedding party entrance song should not only encapsulate you and your entourage's personalities but should also match the vibe you want your reception to have. whether you want a song that's been trending this year, or go retro with a vintage style entrance, the perfect entrance song will not only entertain and engage your guests but will also set the mood of your party.
To make your wedding party from average to extraordinary you have to have the perfect entrance song. so you have to make sure to work with your wedding band or DJ when choosing songs that'll fit the mood you're going for.
And so, to give you an idea of which song to pick for your grand entrance we've listed a few songs for you to listen to and consider not only for your wedding party entrance song but also for your groomsmen and bridesmaids entrance as well. Let's begin!
The best wedding party entrance songs should be ones that most of your guests are familiar with. knowing the song helps your guests appreciate the vibe that you're going for and keep them engaged. So picking songs from well-known artists won't be a bad idea. Having the best music is important for your wedding, if you're looking for something old school, choosing some vintage songs can also work. Because hey, they stood the test of time for a reason.
"Tonight/I just want to take you higher/Throw your hands up in the sky/Let's set this party off right"
If you're a fan of Bruno Mars we're sure you are aware of how talented he is, this song from his album with the same name is the perfect song to set up a night of partying. And hey, the opening lyrics say it all "let's set this party off right"
"I gotta feeling that tonight's gonna be a good night/That tonight's gonna be a good night/That tonight's gonna be a good, good night"
This song from the Black Eyed Peas predicts what's going to happen the night of your event, and it's going to be a good one!
"One day while my light/Is glowin'/I'll be in my castle golden/But until the gates are open/I just want to/Feel this moment"
A song from Mr. worldwide and the one and only Christina Aguilera are sure to give your party that classy upbeat energy it needs. make your guests feel the moment by playing this song as you are walking in.
"I'm too hot (hot damn)/Called a police and a fireman/I'm too hot (hot damn)/Make a dragon wanna retire man"
Show your guests how funky you are by walking in while this piece by Mark Ronson and sung by Bruno Mars.
"Come on, dance, jump on it/If you sexy then flaunt it/If you freaky then own it/Don't brag about it, come show me"
"It's the way that you know what I thought I knew/It's the beat that my heart skips when I'm with you/But I still don't understand/Just how your love can do what no one else can"
Nobody screams power couple than Beyonce and Jay Z, so entering your venue with this song playing in the background is sure to give you that boost of confidence. Show you're guests how crazy you are for each other. really one of the best wedding party entrance songs out there.
"So baby don't worry, you are my only/You won't be lonely, even if the sky is falling down/You'll be my only, no need to worry"
Crank the energy of your reception and show your guests you're ready to get down with this song by Jay Sean and Lil Wayne.
"I got this feelin' inside my bones/It goes electric, wavy when I turn it on/All through my city, all through my home/We're flyin' up, no ceilin', when we in our zone"
A wedding favorite, this song is sure to give your guests the energy to party all night long with its upbeat tempo and amazing vocals by Justin Timberlake.
"I can't win, I can't reign/I will never win this game without you, without you/I am lost, I am vain/I will never be the same without you, without you"
A great wedding party entrance song for a newlywed couple, this upbeat song by David Guetta and Usher will surely liven up your reception.
"Ooh, don't we look good together?/There's a reason why they watch all night long/Yeah, know we'll turn heads forever/So tonight I'm gonna show you off"
Another by Bruno Mars, this song will get your guests turning their heads to look at you, as you walk in time with the upbeat rhythm. a really great way to show your finesse.
"It's like I waited my whole life/For this one night/It's gon' be me you and the dance floor./'Cause we only got one night"
You've waited your whole life for this night so feel the energy flow through you as you walk in with this song by Chris Brown playing in the background.
"You know I'm here for the party/And I ain't leaving till they throw me out/Gonna have a little fun gonna get me some/You know I'm here, I'm here for the party"
If you're a fan of country music, this one'll be perfect for you. Sung by Gretchen Willson this song will tell your guests that the party's begun and it won't be stopping anytime soon. and it's a great pick if you're going with a country-style wedding.
"Pour some sugar on me/Ooh, in the name of love/Pour some sugar on me/C'mon, fire me up/Pour your sugar on me/I can't get enough"
If you're a fan of the rock genre, this song by the band Def Leppard is a fun song to play in the background as you walk into your reception. it'll get your guests fired up and ready for what's to come in the evening.
Make way for the Boys! while it is your day, it won't be a bad idea to make your crew look good. you and your significant other have already found each other. so why not give your single boys a chance by giving them a great entrance song to show how cool and fun they are.
To lighten up the wedding reception, we've covered many ideas in our previous blog, however Groomsmen's entrance songs are usually in the hip hop or rock genre, but it doesn't mean it should be only those two genres. So we've picked a few songs for you groomsmen to make their presence known with that'll get your guests cheering as they make their way through the reception.
"I deserve to be/With somebody as fly as me/Somebody this fly/And you deserve to be seen/With somebody as fly as me/Somebody this fly"
Show how funky and fly the crew is with this upbeat soulful song by Silk Sonic. it's going to be hard for the ladies not to stare as they walk in with this song playing in the background.
"Man, look at you, been walking in here/Looking all pretty and angry and mean and good (haha)/Now I know you didn't get your hair done/So you could just sit down and just sit still/Hey, we tryna have a good time tonight, let's go baby!"
Bruno Mars and the Hooligans really know how to start a party, this piece by them will get your guests pumped and ready to party by the time the groomsmen finished walking in.
"I'm gonna pop some tags/Only got twenty dollars in my pocket/I, I, I'm hunting, looking for a come-up/This is freaking awesome"
Nothing wrong with saving up some cash by shopping at the thrift shop, but the lyrics don't matter in this context, the beat alone in this piece will get your guests bobbing their heads as your groomsmen walk in with their classy tuxes.
"Sound of the drums/Beating in my heart/The thunder of guns/Tore me apart/You've been/Thunderstruck"
If you and you're groomsmen are big rock and roll fans, This song by AC/DC is going to be perfect for them. playing this while the boys walk in will make it feel like a bolt of lightning just struck the middle of the reception!
"Welcome to my house/Baby take control now/We can't even slow down/We don't like to go out"
Let the crew walk in like they own the place, and let the people know that the party is about to start! "My House" by Flo Rida will make guests turn their heads as the groomsmen walk in with all their swagger. a great pick when talking about wedding party entrance songs.
"Up in the club with my homies, trying to get a lil' V-I/Keep it down on the low-key (low-key)/You should know how it feels (hey!)"
Get vibes from the club to your reception by letting your groomsmen walk in with this song by Usher, Ludacris, and Lil Jon playing in the background. a really great song to hype up the tone of your reception.
Who run the world? Girls! that's right, it's time for the entrance of the bridesmaid and it's time to give them some much-needed recognition for helping you out on this joyous but stressful day and empower them by giving them the best entrance music that'll get men twisting their necks and dropping their jaws. Here are picks for the best songs for your bridesmaids to walk into.
"Mirror, mirror on the wall/Don't say it, 'cause I know I'm cute (ooh, baby)/Louis down to my drawers/LV all on my shoes (ooh, baby)"
Make your feel your bridesmaid feel confident walking in with this song by Lizzo. the upbeat rhythm is sure to get your guest's head bobbing their head. you really can't ignore this song when coming with a list of the best bridesmaid wedding party entrance songs.
"It's hot up in here/DJ don't be scared to run this, run this back/I'm repping for the girls who taking over the world/Help me raise a glass for the college grads"
Talk about female empowerment. this song by Beyoncé will give all the confidence your bridesmaid needs if they ever need any. playing in the background as your bridesmaid enter will gather the respect they definitely deserve. it won't be a surprise if someone just salutes your bridesmaids as they walk through the reception.
"I seen this one, I'm 'bout to go in/Then she said, I'm here with my friends/She got me thinking and that's when I said/Where dem girls at, girls at?"
Show your guests where your girls at! and feel the electricity with this beat by David Guetta and the rap verse provided by Nicki Minaj and Flo Rida. this electronic piece by these artists will give your reception that club vibe and will let your guests know that the party is about to start!
"And I've tried to fight it, to fight it/But you're so magnetic, magnetic/Got one life, just live it, just live it"
No surprise that Usher pops up in this list again. the man has the talent. this song by him screams confidence and is perfect for your bridesmaid. a great wedding party entrance song.
"Up on the tool box, it don't matter/Down on the tailgate/Girl I can't wait/To watch you do your thing"
Here's a unique one, if you and your bridesmaid are fans of country-rock. this one by Luke Bryan is perfect for you! because, hey! nobody's stopping you from wearing your cowboy boots underneath those pretty white dresses.
"So raise your glass if you are wrong/In all the right ways/All my underdogs/We will never be never be, anything but loud/And nitty gritty"'
Get your guest raising their glasses for your beautiful bridesmaid with this song by the one and only P!nk! while the lyrics talk about the underdogs, your bridesmaids are far from being the underdogs in this scenario. but hey, it's still a fun and upbeat song to play for your bridesmaid entrance.
"I'm bringing sexy back (yeah)/Them other boys don't know how to act (yeah)/I think you're special, what's behind your back? (Yeah)/So turn around and I'll pick up the slack (yeah)/Take 'em to the bridge"
As the song suggests "get your sexy on", this song by Justin Timberlake and Timbaland will get your bridesmaid marching with confidence as they drop every jaw of every male guest you got.
"It's hot up in here/DJ don't be scared to run this, run this back/I'm repping for the girls who taking over the world/Help me raise a glass for the college grads"
Talk about female empowerment. this song by Beyoncé will give all the confidence your bridesmaid needs if they ever need any. playing in the background as your bridesmaid enter will gather the respect they definitely deserve. it won't be a surprise if someone just salutes your bridesmaids as they walk through the reception.
Choosing the perfect wedding party entrance song is an important aspect of planning your wedding reception. There are also many Bride and Groom Entrance Songs to check out if you need. It's the first impression your guests will have of your celebration and sets the tone for the entire night. So take your time to choose the perfect song that encapsulates your personality, fits the vibe you want, and gets everyone in the celebratory mood.
