250 Best Bridal Entrance Songs to Walk Down the Aisle (2024) | Encore Blog (2024)

Suddenly, it all goes silent. “Please stand for the entrance of the bride”.

Everyone glances excitedly over their shoulders.

The music begins, and then they appear…

The entrance of the bride is one of the highlights of a wedding ceremony and sets the tone for the rest of the day’s celebrations.

Picking the right music to set the atmosphere is essential. You’ll want to consider how far the bride needs to walk, whether to use live musicians and what style of music will match the occasion.

At Encore, we’ve helped thousands of couples choose their wedding music. We’ve put together the ultimate list of wedding procession songs to help you choose the tune for you, and walk down the aisle in style!

Best Bridal Entrance Songs

Here’s our pick of the top 100 best bridal processional songs. From jazz to pop and everything in between!

1. Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
2. A Million Love Songs – Take That
3. All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
4. Budapest – George Ezra
5. I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
6. Truly Madly Deeply – Yoke Lore
7. What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
8. Somewhere Only We Know – Vitamin String Quartet
9. Make You Feel My Love – Adele
10. Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles
11. Alone with Me – Vance Joy
12. I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
13. When You Say Nothing at All – Alison Kraus feat. Union Station
14. Here Comes the Sun – Fred Benedetti and Peter Pupping
15. No One – Alicia Keys
16. Better Together – Us the Duo
17. All I Want Is You – Barry Louis Polisar
18. The Power of Love – Celine Dion
19. Walk Through This World with Me – George Jones
20. Make You Feel My Love – Garth Brooks
21. Here and Now – Luther Vandross
22. Hallelujah – Pentatonix
23. Love Never Fails – Brandon Heath
24. Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
25. You Had Me From Hello – Bon Jovi
26. Marry Me – Train
27. A Whiter Shade of Pale – Procol Harum
28. I Could Not Ask for More – Sara Evans
29. The Rose – Bette Midler
30. All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo
31. Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
32. Young Hearts Run Free – Kym Mazelle
33. Paradise – Coldplay
34. Hanging – a Moment – Lifehouse
35. Good As You – Kane Brown
36. Amazed – Lonestar
37. Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
38. Good Life – OneRepublic
39. Heaven – DJ Sammy & Yanou featuring Do
40. Rigaudon – Empire Brass & Michael Murray
41. Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good) – Quindon Tarver
42. Beyond – Leon Bridges
43. Till There Was You – The Surreal Beatles
44. Forever and Ever Amen – Randy Travis
45. Past Lives – BØRNS
46. Lucky – Jason Mraz feat. Colbie Caillat
47. I Fall Apart – Rory Gallagher
48. Higher Love – James Vincent McMorrow
49. At Last – Etta James
50. Amazing Day – Coldplay
51. I Run to You – Lady Antebellum
52. Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
53. A Love That Will Never Grow Old – Emmylou Harris
54. A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
55. Best Part – Daniel Caesar and H.E.R.
56. Arioso – Johann Sebastian Bach
57. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
58. Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile) – Santana
59. Breathe – Faith Hill
60. If I Could Be With You – Duke Heitger’s Big Four
61. Everlasting Love from The Parent Trap
62. Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
63. Could I Have This Dance – Anne Murray
64. How Does a Moment Last Forever – Celine Dion
65. Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
66. I Do – Jessie James Decker
67. Sweet Disposition – The Temper Trap
68. Fallin’ for You – Colbie Caillat
69. Say You Won’t Let Go – Boyce Avenue
70. I’m Kissing You – Des’ree
71. The Book of Love – Peter Gabriel
72. The Few Things – J.P. Saxe
73. The Luckiest – Ben Folds
74. If I Fall to Your Heart – Derwent Hannon
75. The One – Kodaline
76. Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
77. Makin’ Plans – Miranda Lambert
78. Always – Patsy Cline
79. She – Charles Aznavour
80. Songbird – Oasis
81. Suddenly – Angry Anderson
82. The Dream of the Dolphin – Enigma
83. Songbird – Fleetwood Mac
84. A Fifth Of Beethoven – Walter Murphy
85. Where Are You Going – Dave Matthews Band
86. I Love the Way You Love Me – John Michael Montgomery
87. God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton
88. Hymn for the Weekend – Coldplay
89. Crystal – Fleetwood Mac
90. Lover – Taylor Swift
91. Iris – The Goo Goo Dolls
92. Making Memories of Us – Keith Urban
93. La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf
94. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
95. Feels Like Home – Edwina Hayes
96. The Final Countdown – Europe
97. From This Moment – Shania Twain
98. With You – Chris Brown

Best Classical Bridal Entrance Songs

Going for a more traditional wedding? Then some classy classical music will be the perfect fit for your procession. These tried and tested tunes have graced the weddings of royal weddings since the 17th century and are sure to work their magic for modern couples alike long into the future.

1. Trumpet Voluntary (Prince of Denmark’s March) – Jeremiah Clarke
2. Music for the Royal Fireworks HWV 351 – Georg Friedrich Handel
3. Air – Handel’s Water Music
4. Gabriel’s Oboe – Ennio Morricone
5. Rhapsody On a Theme By Paganini Op. 43: Introduction – Lang Lang Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre & Valery Gergiev
6. Gymnopédie No.1 – Erik Satie
7. Aida: Triumphal March & Ballet – Giuseppe Verdi
8. Air On the G String from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major BWV 1068 – J.S. Bach Orchestra
9. Spring – Antonio Vivaldi
10. Here Comes the Bride (Bridal Chorus) – Richard Wagner
11. Thais Meditation – Jules Massenet
12. Trumpet Tune in D Major – Henry Purcell
13. Wagner Bridal Chorus – Wagner
14. Ode to Joy – Ludwig Van Beethoven
15. Highland Cathedral – The Regimental Band of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
16. Romeo & Juliet : Act I Scene XVIII Gavotte – Valery Gergiev & London Symphony Orchestra
17. Für Elise – Ludwig van Beethoven
18. Canon in D – Johann Pachelbel
19. Prelude in C – Johann Sebastian Bach
20. Prelude-Largo – Georg Friedrich Handel
21. Ave Maria – Franz Schubert
22. Clair de Lune – Claude Debussy
23. Solomon HWV 67: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – Georg Friedrich Handel
24. Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring – Johann Sebastian Bach
25. Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon – Handel
26. Appalachian Spring Suite – Aaron Copland

Best Bridal Entrance Songs from Movies and Musicals

The entrance of the bride is a moment of high drama and anticipation. If there was one moment in your life that called for a movie soundtrack – it would be this! Thankfully hundreds of film and show composers have their scores on hand for you to choose from, so you can guarantee perfection for the opening scene of your ceremony.

1. My Girl from Father of the Bride
2. Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet – Nino Rota
3. Beauty and the Beast from Beauty and the Beast
4. The Portrait from Titanic
5. A Thousand Years from Twilight: Breaking Dawn
6. Anyone Else But You from Juno
7. Love Theme from The Godfather
8. All I Ask of You from Phantom of the Opera
9. Star Wars: Main Theme from Star Wars
10. Tale As Old As Time (Instrumental) – Beauty and the Beast
11. Can You Feel the Love Tonight – Elton John
12. So This Is Love from Cinderella
13. Take My Breath Away from Top Gun
14. Moon River – Frank Sinatra
15. One Hand One Heart from West Side Story
16. Because You Loved Me from Up Close and Personal
17. Kissing You from Romeo & Juliet
18. Endless Love (From The Endless Love Soundtrack) – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
19. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy from The Lord of the Rings
20. Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific
21. Superman Theme (Superman the Movie Theme) – Toners
22. The Lake from The Notebook
23. Maestro from The Holiday
24. He’s a Pirate from Pirates of The Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
25. A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes from Cinderella
26. I See You [Theme From Avatar] – Leona Lewis
27. (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life from Dirty Dancing
28. Glasgow Love Theme from Love Actually
29. When You Wish Upon a Star from Pinocchio
30. Ten Minutes Ago from Cinderella
31. Sentimental Walk from Love Affair
32. Stars and Butterflies from Pride and Prejudice
33. You’ve Got a Friend in Me from Toy Story
34. A Whole New World from Aladdin
35. Kiss the Girl from The Little Mermaid
36. Some Day My Prince Will Come from Snow White
37. The Secret Wedding (From Braveheart) – David Arkenstone featuring Kathleen Fisher
38. I Wanna Grow Old With You from The Wedding Singer

Modern Bridal Entrance Songs

Looking for something a bit more current? Why not go for a modern classic and keep things contemporary.

1. XO – Beyonce
2. Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
3. Kiss Me – Ed Sheeran
4. Beautiful Day – U2
5. All Of Me – John Legend
6. Latch – Sam Smith
7. Your Song – Elton John
8. Us Against the World – Coldplay
9. I Choose You – Sara Bareilles
10. First Love Song – Luke Bryan
11. Haven’t Met You Yet – Michael Bublé
12. Me and You – Kenny Chesney
13. Nothing’s Going to Stop Us Now – Starship
14. Grow Old With Me – Mary Chapin Carpenter
15. I Love You – Sarah McLachlan
16. I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
17. Sea of Love – Cat Power
18. Can’t Help Falling in Love – Kina Grannis
19. Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
20. Real Peach – Henry Jamison
21. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack
22. Linger – The Cranberries
23. Love Song – Tesla
24. The Bones – Marren Morris
25. Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
26. All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor
27. Thinking Out Loud – the Guitar Dreamers
28. How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
29. When I Say I Do – Clint Black feat. Lisa Hartman Black
30. I’m Yours – Stringspace Orchestra
31. I Get to Love You – Ruelle
32. Big Big Plans – Chris Lane
33. Change Your Name – Brett Young
34. Hey There Delilah – Plain White T’s
35. Rich Man – Hearts & Colors
36. Tenerife Sea – Ed Sheeran
37. Beautiful People – Labrinth
38. Celebration – Kool & the Gang
39. Look At Me – Carrie Underwood
40. Stand By Me – Stringspace Orchestra
41. Chapel of Love – The Dixie Cups
42. Sweet Louise – Passenger
43. Best Day of My Life – American Authors
44. Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves
45. Falling In Love With You Again – Imelda May
46. Have I Told You Lately? – Tony Bennett
47. Take Me to Church – Simply Three
48. What Are Words – Chris Medina
49. In Case You Didn’t Know – Brett Young
50. Kiss from a Rose – Seal
51. I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – Sleeping At Last
52. Dance Me to the End of Love (Live at Eddie’s Attic) – The Civil Wars
53. There Will Be Time – Mumford & Sons feat. Baaba Maal
54. Your Song – Ellie Goulding
55. I Do (Cherish You) – Mark Wills
56. This Guy’s In Love with You – Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
57. This I Swear – Nick Lachey
58. Endless Love – Luther Vandross feat. Mariah Carey
59. Halo – Beyoncé
60. Spectrum (Say My Name) – Florence + The Machine
61. One Day Like This – Elbow
62. And I Love Her – Beatles Celebration
63. Butterfly Waltz – Brian Crain
64. Only Time – Enya
65. River Flows In You – Yiruma
66. Come Rain Or Come Shine – Ray Charles
67. Speechless – Dan + Shay
68. Cowboy Take Me Away – The Chicks
69. Better Together – Jack Johnson
70. One Love – Bob Marley
71. Beautiful in White – Shane Filan
72. Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
73. Earned It – The Weeknd
74. Bella’s Lullaby – Carter Burwell Dan Redfeld and Elizabeth Hedman
75. Giving Myself – Jennifer Hudson
76. Wonderwall – Guitar Tribute Players
77. Turning Page – Sleeping At Last
78. On This Day – David Pomeranz
79. Time After Time – Eva Cassidy
80. Marry You – Bruno Mars
81. Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden
82. Beneath Your Beautiful – Labrinth & Emeli Sandé

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