Wedding Entrance Song Finder
The grand entrance is the moment the party starts. Filter by vibe, genre and decade, tap the songs you love, and send the list to your partner, your wedding party or your DJ. Every pick here has worked on a real dance floor, and the ones with explicit originals are played as clean edits.
42 of 42 songs
- Crazy in LoveBeyoncé feat. Jay-Z2003 · R&B & Soul · Hype
- Love on TopBeyoncé2011 · R&B & Soul · Feel-good
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm YoursStevie Wonder1970 · R&B & Soul · Feel-good
- Ain't No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell1967 · R&B & Soul · Feel-good
- HappyPharrell Williams2013 · Pop · Feel-good
- Uptown FunkMark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars2014 · Pop · Hype
- 24K MagicBruno Mars2016 · Pop · Hype
- Can't Stop the Feeling!Justin Timberlake2016 · Pop · Feel-good
- All I Do Is WinDJ Khaled feat. T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg & Rick Ross2010 · Hip-Hop · Hype · Clean edit
- Jump AroundHouse of Pain1992 · Hip-Hop · Hype · Clean edit
- Party Up (Up in Here)DMX1999 · Hip-Hop · Hype · Clean edit
- Turn Down for WhatDJ Snake & Lil Jon2013 · House & Dance · Hype
- ShoutThe Isley Brothers1959 · Classics · Hype
- SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire1978 · R&B & Soul · Feel-good
- Marry YouBruno Mars2010 · Pop · Feel-good
- Best Day of My LifeAmerican Authors2013 · Pop · Feel-good
- Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)Beyoncé2008 · R&B & Soul · Hype
- Get Ready for This2 Unlimited1991 · House & Dance · Hype
- Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes2003 · Rock · Hype
- Danza KuduroDon Omar feat. Lucenzo2010 · Latin · Hype
- Vivir Mi VidaMarc Anthony2013 · Latin · Feel-good
- GasolinaDaddy Yankee2004 · Latin · Hype
- Calm DownRema & Selena Gomez2022 · Afrobeats · Feel-good
- Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)CKay2019 · Afrobeats · Romantic
- EssenceWizkid feat. Tems2020 · Afrobeats · Romantic
- (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and HigherJackie Wilson1967 · R&B & Soul · Feel-good
- I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed Peas2009 · Pop · Hype
- Lose ControlMissy Elliott feat. Ciara & Fatman Scoop2005 · Hip-Hop · Hype · Clean edit
- Yeah!Usher feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris2004 · R&B & Soul · Hype · Clean edit
- Love Never Felt So GoodMichael Jackson & Justin Timberlake2014 · Pop · Classy
- Fly Me to the MoonFrank Sinatra1964 · Classics · Classy
- Feeling GoodMichael Bublé2005 · Classics · Classy
- Show Me LoveRobin S.1993 · House & Dance · Hype
- Music Sounds Better with YouStardust1998 · House & Dance · Feel-good
- One More TimeDaft Punk2000 · House & Dance · Hype
- Ain't NobodyRufus & Chaka Khan1983 · R&B & Soul · Feel-good
- LevelsAvicii2011 · House & Dance · Hype
- Lovely DayBill Withers1977 · R&B & Soul · Romantic
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)Whitney Houston1987 · Pop · Feel-good
- GoldenHarry Styles2019 · Pop · Feel-good
- Run the World (Girls)Beyoncé2011 · R&B & Soul · Hype
- Let's Stay TogetherAl Green1971 · R&B & Soul · Romantic
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How to pick an entrance song that works
Pick for the hook, not the whole song. An entrance lasts 30 to 60 seconds, so the DJ starts the track at the part everyone knows. A song with a long, quiet intro needs a cue point, which is normal: tell your DJ the moment you want to walk in on.
Match the room you want after you walk in. A hype song tells guests the dance floor is about to open. A classy or romantic song suits a formal dinner that starts right after. If dinner comes first, a feel-good song bridges both.
Give the wedding party a different song from yours. The usual order is parents, then the wedding party in pairs, then the couple. One upbeat track for the wedding party and a bigger moment for the two of you keeps it from dragging.
Send the name pronunciations with the song. The emcee reads every name over the music, so the list of names in walk-in order matters as much as the song.
Questions couples ask
How long should a wedding entrance song play?
About 30 to 60 seconds for the couple, a little longer if the whole wedding party walks in on the same song. The DJ starts at the most recognizable part and fades into the next moment, usually the first dance or the welcome.
Can we walk in to a song with explicit lyrics?
Yes, as a clean edit. Songs marked "Clean edit" here have explicit originals, and DJ DX plays the radio version at every wedding. The hook is the same; the words grandparents would notice are not.
Should the wedding party and the couple have different songs?
Usually, yes. A separate song for the couple makes your entrance its own moment. Some couples use one song for everyone and have the DJ hold the big drop for when they walk in.
What if our venue does a formal introduction?
Pick a classy or romantic song and the emcee introduces you over it. You can still switch to something upbeat once you reach the dance floor.
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