140 Wedding Reception Entrance Dance Songs for Your Playlist

Are you looking forward to an epic reception entrance on your wedding day? We got you! While your dress should be awe-inspiring for that jaw-dropping entrance, the song playing is just as important. 

 

The entrance should be grand and memorable. You can achieve this with the right music and choreography. Choosing the right song can be tedious, so here’s a list of popular reception entrance songs for you to sample:

50 Trendy Pop Wedding Party Reception Entrance Songs

Trending pop songs are usually the go-to song choice in most modern weddings. The grand entrance by the wedding procession is generally accompanied by amazing songs that help set the ambience of the guests. Here are the suggestions:

 

1. ‘Dancing In The Moonlight by Toploader
2. ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams
3. ‘Shape of You’ by Ed Sheeran
4. ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling’ by Justin Timberlake
5. ‘I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor’ by Arctic Monkeys
6. ‘You’re Still The One’ by Shania Twain
7. ‘Cheerleader’ by OMI
8. ‘Sweet Disposition’ by The Temper Trap
9. ‘Shut Up And Dance’ by Walk The Moon
10. ‘Love On Top’ by Beyonce
11. ‘Love Me Like You Do’ by Ellie Goulding
12. ‘Uptown Funk’ by Bruno Mars
13. ‘Hey Ya!’ by Outkast
14. ‘Can’t Hold Us’ by Macklemore
15. ‘Firework’ by Katy Perry
16. ‘Down’ by Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne
17. ‘Raise Your Glass’ by Pink
18. ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ by The Verve
19. ‘Ho Hey’ by The Lumineers
20. ‘Classic’ by MKTO
21. ‘On Top Of The World’ by Imagine Dragons
22. ‘Best Day of My Life’ by American Authors
23. ‘A Sky Full Of Stars’ by Coldplay
24. ‘One Day Like This’ by Elbow
25. ‘Perfect Day’ by Hoku
26. ‘Sugar’ by Maroon 5
27. ‘You Are The Best Thing’ by Ray LaMontagne
28. ‘A Thousand Miles’ by Vanessa Carlton
29. ‘I Chose You’ by Sara Bareilles
30. ‘Everything’ by Michael Buble
31. ‘DNA’  by Little Mix
32. ‘I Will Wait’ by Mumford & Sons
33. ‘22’ by Taylor Swift
34. ‘No One’ by Alicia Keys
35. ‘Rewrite The Stars’ by James Arthur and Anne Marie
36. ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ by One Direction
37. ‘I Gotta Feeling’ by Black Eyed Peas
38. ‘Moves Like Jagger’ by Maroon 5, Christina Aguilera
39. ‘Stand By You’ by Rachel Patten
40. ‘This Is What You Came For’ by Calvin Harris, Rihanna
41. ‘Timber’ by Kesha, Pitbull
42. ‘Hero’ by Enrique Iglesias
43. ‘We Are Young’ by Fun ft. Janelle Monae
44. ‘Just Dance’ by Lady Gaga
45. ‘Tik-Tok’ by Kesha
46. ‘Get The Party Started’ by P!nk
47. ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’ by  AC/DC
48. ‘Celebration’ by Kool & The Gang
49. ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’ by Wham!
50. ‘Dancing Queen’ by ABBA

40 Classic Rock Songs for Your Wedding Party’s Entrance

Are you more inclined to classic rock? Here is a list of songs that will help make your entrance unique and set the mood for your wedding reception: 

1. ‘Everything’ by Michael Buble
2. ‘This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)’ by Natalie Cole
3. ‘L-O-V-E’ by Nat King Cole
4. ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
5. ‘Walking On Sunshine’ by Katrina & The Waves
6. ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)’ by Whitney Houston
7. ‘I’m a Believer’ by The Monkees
8. ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)’ by Stevie Wonder
9. ‘(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher’ by Jackie Wilson
10. ‘Love and Marriage’ by Frank Sinatra
11. ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ by Phil Collins
12. ‘Love You ‘Till The End’ by The Pogues
13. ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ by Morecambe and Wise
14. ‘Two Hearts’ by Phil Collins
15. ‘Burning Love’ by Elvis Presley
16. ‘Heroes’ by David Bowie
17. ‘How Sweet it Is (To Be Loved By You)’ by James Taylor
18. ‘All You Need Is Love’ by The Beatles
19. ‘Nothing’s Going To Stop Us Now’ by Starship
20. ‘We Will Rock You’ by Queen
21. ‘Little Bitty Pretty One’ by Thurston Harris
22. ‘Do You Believe In Magic?’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful
23. ‘Because You Loved Me’ by Celine Dion
24. ‘You’re The One That I Want’ by Grease
25. ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’ by Queen
26. ‘Beautiful Day’ by U2
27. ‘Lovely Day’ by Bill Withers
28. ‘You Make My Dreams’ by Daryl Hall & John Oates
29. ‘Heaven Is A Place On Earth’ by Belinda Carlisle
30. ‘Perfect Day’ by Lou Reed
31. ‘Time After Time’ by Cyndi Lauper
32. ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It For You’ by Bryan Adams
33. ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’ by Elton John
34. ‘Eight Days A Week’ by The Beatles
35. ‘My Girl’ by The Temptations
36. ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’ by Bonnie Tyler
37. ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ by The Beatles
38. ‘Are You Ready For Love?’ by Elton John
39. ‘Sway’ by Dean Martin
40. ‘You Really Got Me’ by The Kinks

30 Hard Rock & Metal Wedding Party Entrance Songs

You can play instrumentals of hard rock & metal music for a faster beat. Here’s a list for you:

 

1. ‘Love Shack’ by B-52s.
2. ‘Dancing In The Dark’ by Bruce Springsteen.
3. ‘Don’t Stop Believin’’ by Journey.
4. ‘Sweet Caroline’ by Neil Diamond.
5. ‘Everlong’ – Foo Fighters. Cover by Midnite String Quartet.
6. ‘Nothing Else Matters’ – Metallica cover by Brooklyn Duo.
7. ‘Mr. Brightside’ – The Killers. Cover by ELEW.
8. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ – Queen. Cover by William Joseph.
9. ‘Nothing Else Matters’ – Metallica. Cover by William Joseph.
10. ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ – Guns N’ Roses. Cover by Midnite String Quartet.
11. ‘A Thousand Years’ – Christina Perri. Cover by Daniel Jang & AMoney.
12. ‘In My Blood’ – Shawn Mendes and Bridgerton Soundtrack. Cover by Vitamin String Quartet.
13. ‘Just The Way You Are’ –  Bruno Mars. Cover by The Piano Guys.
14. ‘All Of Me’ – John Legend. Cover by Brooklyn Duo.
15. ‘Lovely’ – Billie Eilish & Khalid. Cover by ItsAMoney.
16. ‘A Million Dreams’ – The Greatest Showman. Cover by The Time-Keepers.
17. ‘Rewrite The Stars’ – The Greatest Showman. Cover by The Piano Guys.
18. ‘Love Story’ – Taylor Swift. Cover by Alan Milan.
19. ‘Bless The Broken Road’ – Rascal Flatts. Cover by The Piano Guys.
20. ‘Stay With Me’ – Sam Smith. Cover by Brooklyn Duo.
21. ‘Halo’ – Beyoncé. Cover by Brooklyn Duo.
22. ‘Wonderful Tonight’ – Eric Clapton. Cover by Vitamin String Quartet.
23. ‘Señorita’ – Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes. Cover by ItsAMoney.
24. ‘Without you’ – David Guetta Featuring Usher. Cover by The Piano Guys.
25. ‘Perfect’ – Ed Sheeran. Cover by Andre Soueid.
26. ‘Lovely’ – Billie Eilish. Cover by Brooklyn Duo.
27. ‘A Million Dreams’ – The Greatest Showman. Cover by The Piano Guys.
28. ‘Despacito’ – Luis Fonsi. Cover by Daniel Jang.
29. ‘All Of Me’ – John Legend. Cover by Daniel Jang.
30. ‘This Is Me’ – The Greatest Showman. Cover by Brooklyn Duo

10 Country Wedding Party Entrance Songs

Mix up the entrance songs by adding some country music. Here’s a list of the favourites:

 

1. ‘When You Kiss Me’ by Shania Twain
2. ‘I Love The Way You Love Me’ by John Michael Montgomery
3. ‘Then’ by Brad Paisley
4. ‘Like I Never Loved Before’ by Phil Vassar
5. ‘You Had Me From Hello’ by Kenny Chesney
6. ‘I Do’ by Paul Brandt
7. ‘When Somebody Loves You’ by Alan Jackson
8. ‘When You Say Nothing At All’ by Keith Whitley
9. ‘Me And You’ by Kenny Chesney
10. ‘The One’ by Gary Allan

10 Unique & Funny Songs for Your Wedding Party’s Entrance

Be unique by going against the ordinary. Most people play slow and old school songs for their reception entrance. Change things up by playing a song from the following list: 

1. ‘All I Do Is Win’ by DJ Khaled
2. ‘You Sexy Thing’ by Hot Chocolate
3. ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’ by The Darkness
4. ‘Play That Song’ by Train
5. ‘Wannabe’ by Spice Girls
6. ‘Eye Of The Tiger’ by Survivor
7. ‘Uptown Girl’ by Westlife
8. ‘Milkshake’ by Kelis
9. ‘Jump (For My Love)’ by The Pointer Sisters
10. ‘We Are Family’ by Sister Sledge

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed lists of songs provided in this article will undoubtedly help narrow down your choices. You should also remember that there is no rule binding you to a single music genre, so try switching things up. 

 

Are you still having some trouble planning your special day? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions and their solutions. 

What Is the Best Way to Pick an Entrance Music for a Wedding Reception?

When selecting your entrance music, upbeat tracks and romantic music are the best choices. Pick music that portrays your love towards each other. Or maybe a song you both share a memory with, like the song you first danced to.  

When the Wedding Party Arrives at the Reception, What Is It Called?

A wedding procession. It begins with ushers and bridesmaids, while the bride is the last person to go in. A recession is when the party exits the wedding ceremony. 

What Songs Do the Bride’s Parents Walk into at the Reception?

Pick upbeat and fun music for the bridal parent’s entrance. Here’s a list:

 

• ‘Walk this way’ by Aerosmith.
• ‘Beautiful day’ by U2.
• ‘Walking on sunshine’ by Katrina and The Waves. 
• ‘Bring em out’ by T.I.

What Are the Top 2021 Wedding Party Entrance Songs?

Create playlists that mix up classical songs and modern pop songs. The diversity works exceptionally well to set the perfect mood for your guests. Here are some songs you can try out:

 

• ‘Shape of you’ by Ed Sheeran. 
• ‘You’re still the one’ by Shania Twain. 
• ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams.
• ‘Love on top’ by Beyonce.     

What Are the Finest Entrance Songs for a Wedding Party?

Play fun, upbeat and romantic music at the wedding party, regardless of its genre. You can play memorable songs for the couple and upbeat tracks to set the mood. Here’s a list you can try out:

 

• ‘This will be an everlasting love’ by Natalie Cole.
• ‘Everything’ by Michael Buble.
• ‘I wanna dance with somebody who loves me’ by Whitney Houston. 

What Is the Most Popular First Dance Wedding Song?

According to a study, ‘ ‘Unchained melody’ – By the Righteous Brothers is the most popular song for the first dance. Classic songs by artists like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Etta James, and modern artists such as Ed Sheeran, Adele, and John Legend are also top-rated.

What Is the Happiest Song Ever Made?

Among all songs, “Mr. Blue Sky” – Electric Light Orchestra, is the happiest. The song has the highest recorded heartbeat of 180 beats per minute. The song’s key is usually crucial in determining how happy a song is. 

What is a bridal dance song?

It is a song played in honour of the bridal party. The music can be upbeat, slow, or energetic. A wedding party is a groom, bride, maids, groomsmen, and special guests. 

Bottom Line

This is your special day, so remember to have fun. You can pick memorable songs, such as the dance you first danced to. Switch up the genre or mix different songs into playlists depending on the mood. This is your special day, so remember to have fun.