Best Wedding Party Entrance Songs: Editor’s Picks

Powerful hooks, big crowd recognition, and dance-friendly beats make these tracks ideal for a bold, feel-good entrance. Cue the applause and camera phones.

• The Giver — Chappell Roan
• 24K Magic — Bruno Mars
• I’m So Lucky — French Fuse, Tish Hyman
• Espresso — Sabrina Carpenter
• Good as Hell — Lizzo
• Crazy in Love — Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z
• On Top of the World — Imagine Dragons
• Shut Up and Dance — WALK THE MOON
• Can’t Stop the Feeling! — Justin Timberlake
• Happy — Pharrell Williams

Pro tip: Have your DJ cue the chorus or a signature drop so each pair gets 15–20 seconds of high-impact entrance time.

How to Choose Your Wedding Party Entrance Song

Lock in the right vibe with these quick-hit considerations:

• Match your mood: Go upbeat for a party start, or pick a breezy singalong for feel-good nostalgia.
• Think logistics: For large wedding parties, choose songs with obvious cues so the DJ can stagger entrances smoothly.
• Consider the room: Big ballrooms can handle bass-heavy drops; outdoor venues favor crisp mids and strong vocals.
• Keep it recognizable: Familiar hooks get instant applause and crowd participation.
• Coordinate transitions: Plan a clean handoff from the wedding party entrance to your newlywed entrance music.

Pop Favorites for High-Energy Entrances

Pop tracks bring instant familiarity and a dance-floor-ready groove that suits any crowd.

• Uptown Funk — Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
• Shake It Off — Taylor Swift
• Levitating — Dua Lipa
• Treasure — Bruno Mars
• Shivers — Ed Sheeran
• Shout — The Isley Brothers
• Party in the U.S.A. — Miley Cyrus
• Rain On Me — Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
• Good Time — Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen
• Classic — MKTO
• Can’t Stop the Feeling! — Justin Timberlake
• Raise Your Glass — P!nk
• Love on Top — Beyoncé
• Feel So Close — Calvin Harris
• Shut Up and Dance — WALK THE MOON

Hip-Hop and R&B Crowd-Pleasers

If your goal is swagger, bass, and hype, these favorites deliver a cinematic walk-in moment for every pair.

• Yeah! — Usher feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris
• All I Do Is Win — DJ Khaled feat. T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg & Rick Ross
• Low — Flo Rida feat. T-Pain
• Turn Down for What — DJ Snake & Lil Jon
• Industry Baby — Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
• Crazy in Love — Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z
• Ignition (Remix) — R. Kelly (consider audience sensitivities)
• Gold Digger — Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx
• In Da Club — 50 Cent
• Best I Ever Had — Drake
• Get Low — Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz
• This Is How We Do It — Montell Jordan
• Hot in Herre — Nelly
• Family Affair — Mary J. Blige
• Bring Em Out — T.I.

Rock and Alternative Anthems

For a punchy, guitar-forward entrance, these rock picks keep things upbeat and crowd-friendly.

• I Believe in a Thing Called Love — The Darkness
• Mr. Brightside — The Killers
• You Shook Me All Night Long — AC/DC
• Are You Gonna Be My Girl — Jet
• Sweet Child O’ Mine — Guns N’ Roses
• Everlong — Foo Fighters
• Don’t Stop Me Now — Queen
• Sugar, We’re Goin Down — Fall Out Boy
• Take Me Out — Franz Ferdinand
• Best Day of My Life — American Authors
• My Type — Saint Motel
• High Hopes — Panic! At The Disco
• Feel It Still — Portugal. The Man
• Walking on Sunshine — Katrina and the Waves
• I Love It — Icona Pop feat. Charli XCX

Country Hits for Feel-Good Entrances

Lean into warmth, charm, and celebratory lyrics with these country picks that get the whole room smiling.

• Wagon Wheel — Darius Rucker
• Good Time — Niko Moon
• Chasin’ You — Morgan Wallen
• 5-1-5-0 — Dierks Bentley
• American Honey — Lady A
• My Kinda Party — Jason Aldean
• Life Is a Highway — Rascal Flatts
• House Party — Sam Hunt
• This Is How We Roll — Florida Georgia Line & Luke Bryan
• Here for the Party — Gretchen Wilson
• Country Girl (Shake It for Me) — Luke Bryan
• H.O.L.Y. — Florida Georgia Line
• Wasted on You — Morgan Wallen
• Raised on It — Sam Hunt
• Buy Dirt — Jordan Davis feat. Luke Bryan

Nostalgic Throwbacks That Always Work

Throwback songs bridge generations and spark instant sing-alongs. These picks are time-tested winners for entrances.

• September — Earth, Wind & Fire
• Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) — Stevie Wonder
• Dancing Queen — ABBA
• Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) — ABBA
• Brown Eyed Girl — Van Morrison
• Footloose — Kenny Loggins
• Livin’ on a Prayer — Bon Jovi
• Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go — Wham!
• Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) — Backstreet Boys
• Wannabe — Spice Girls
• No Scrubs — TLC
• Bye Bye Bye — *NSYNC
• Hey Ya! — OutKast
• Crazy — Gnarls Barkley
• Ignition (Remix) — R. Kelly (consider audience sensitivities)

Feel-Good Indie and Alt-Pop

Light, upbeat, and modern—these indie and alt-pop tracks create a sunny, carefree entrance moment.

• Dog Days Are Over — Florence + The Machine
• Electric Love — BØRNS
• Tongue Tied — Grouplove
• Sweet Disposition — The Temper Trap
• Fireflies — Owl City
• Some Nights — fun.
• Young Folks — Peter Bjorn and John
• Pumpin Blood — NONONO
• Shark Attack — Grouplove
• Geronimo — Sheppard
• Safe and Sound — Capital Cities
• Good Life — OneRepublic
• Animal — Neon Trees
• Dreams — The Cranberries
• Paris — Magic Man

Clean, Family-Friendly Picks

Keep it celebratory and appropriate for all ages without losing momentum.

• Best Day of My Life — American Authors
• Happy — Pharrell Williams
• Good Time — Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen
• Hall of Fame — The Script feat. will.i.am
• I Gotta Feeling — The Black Eyed Peas
• HandClap — Fitz and The Tantrums
• High Hopes — Panic! At The Disco
• Firework — Katy Perry
• Walking on Sunshine — Katrina and the Waves
• Classic — MKTO

How to Orchestrate the Entrance

Turn a good song into a great moment with simple planning moves.

• Create a run-of-show: List the wedding party order, pairings, and cues for the DJ or band.
• Use micro-edits: Trim songs to the biggest hook; 15–30 seconds per pair keeps energy high.
• Stagger the spotlight: If using one song, give each pair a distinct cue (beat drop, lyric, or DJ tag).
• Plan choreography: A synchronized move, dip, or high-five reads great in photos and video.
• Mind the transitions: After the last pair enters, build to a short pause, then hit the newlywed entrance track.

Sample Entrance Flow

Here’s a simple structure you can give your DJ for a smooth, high-impact sequence.

1. DJ welcomes guests and cues wedding party entrance song (instrumental intro).
2. Each pair enters on a pre-agreed cue and hits a pose at center floor.
3. Last pair enters on a chorus; DJ fades to a sting.
4. MC announces newlyweds; DJ hits the couple’s entrance track cold at the hook.
5. Transition into first dance or dinner playlist.

115 Wedding Party Entrance Songs (At-a-Glance Index)

Mix and match from this full index. Use the categories above to align with your vibe.

• The Giver — Chappell Roan
• 24K Magic — Bruno Mars
• I’m So Lucky — French Fuse, Tish Hyman
• Espresso — Sabrina Carpenter
• Good as Hell — Lizzo
• Crazy in Love — Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z
• On Top of the World — Imagine Dragons
• Shut Up and Dance — WALK THE MOON
• Can’t Stop the Feeling! — Justin Timberlake
• Happy — Pharrell Williams
• Uptown Funk — Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
• Shake It Off — Taylor Swift
• Levitating — Dua Lipa
• Treasure — Bruno Mars
• Shivers — Ed Sheeran
• Shout — The Isley Brothers
• Party in the U.S.A. — Miley Cyrus
• Rain On Me — Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
• Good Time — Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen
• Classic — MKTO
• Raise Your Glass — P!nk
• Love on Top — Beyoncé
• Feel So Close — Calvin Harris
• Yeah! — Usher feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris
• All I Do Is Win — DJ Khaled feat. T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg & Rick Ross
• Low — Flo Rida feat. T-Pain
• Turn Down for What — DJ Snake & Lil Jon
• Industry Baby — Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
• Gold Digger — Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx
• In Da Club — 50 Cent
• Best I Ever Had — Drake
• Get Low — Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz
• This Is How We Do It — Montell Jordan
• Hot in Herre — Nelly
• Family Affair — Mary J. Blige
• Bring Em Out — T.I.
• I Believe in a Thing Called Love — The Darkness
• Mr. Brightside — The Killers
• You Shook Me All Night Long — AC/DC
• Are You Gonna Be My Girl — Jet
• Sweet Child O’ Mine — Guns N’ Roses
• Everlong — Foo Fighters
• Don’t Stop Me Now — Queen
• Sugar, We’re Goin Down — Fall Out Boy
• Take Me Out — Franz Ferdinand
• Best Day of My Life — American Authors
• My Type — Saint Motel
• High Hopes — Panic! At The Disco
• Feel It Still — Portugal. The Man
• Walking on Sunshine — Katrina and the Waves
• I Love It — Icona Pop feat. Charli XCX
• Wagon Wheel — Darius Rucker
• Good Time — Niko Moon
• Chasin’ You — Morgan Wallen
• 5-1-5-0 — Dierks Bentley
• American Honey — Lady A
• My Kinda Party — Jason Aldean
• Life Is a Highway — Rascal Flatts
• House Party — Sam Hunt
• This Is How We Roll — Florida Georgia Line & Luke Bryan
• Here for the Party — Gretchen Wilson
• Country Girl (Shake It for Me) — Luke Bryan
• H.O.L.Y. — Florida Georgia Line
• Wasted on You — Morgan Wallen
• Raised on It — Sam Hunt
• Buy Dirt — Jordan Davis feat. Luke Bryan
• September — Earth, Wind & Fire
• Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) — Stevie Wonder
• Dancing Queen — ABBA
• Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) — ABBA
• Brown Eyed Girl — Van Morrison
• Footloose — Kenny Loggins
• Livin’ on a Prayer — Bon Jovi
• Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go — Wham!
• Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) — Backstreet Boys
• Wannabe — Spice Girls
• No Scrubs — TLC
• Bye Bye Bye — *NSYNC
• Hey Ya! — OutKast
• Crazy — Gnarls Barkley
• Dog Days Are Over — Florence + The Machine
• Electric Love — BØRNS
• Tongue Tied — Grouplove
• Sweet Disposition — The Temper Trap
• Fireflies — Owl City
• Some Nights — fun.
• Young Folks — Peter Bjorn and John
• Pumpin Blood — NONONO
• Shark Attack — Grouplove
• Geronimo — Sheppard
• Safe and Sound — Capital Cities
• Good Life — OneRepublic
• Animal — Neon Trees
• Dreams — The Cranberries
• Paris — Magic Man
• Best Day of My Life — American Authors
• Happy — Pharrell Williams
• Good Time — Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen
• Hall of Fame — The Script feat. will.i.am
• I Gotta Feeling — The Black Eyed Peas
• HandClap — Fitz and The Tantrums
• High Hopes — Panic! At The Disco
• Firework — Katy Perry
• Walking on Sunshine — Katrina and the Waves
• Classic — MKTO

Coordination Tips with Your DJ or Band

• Share your must-plays and do-not-plays: Clarify clean edits and content preferences.
• Provide a printed entrance order: Names, pairings, and pronunciations for the MC.
• Soundcheck the hook: Make sure the chorus drop lands at the door to the reception space.
• Rehearse timing: A quick walk-through during lineup calms nerves and keeps the sequence tight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should each entrance clip be?

Plan for 15–20 seconds per pair. For large wedding parties, choose one anthem and give each pair a clear cue. For smaller parties, consider different songs for each pair, but keep transitions tight.

One song or multiple songs?

One song creates cohesion and keeps the energy steady. Multiple songs give each pair personality. If you go multiple, keep tempos similar and use quick DJ stings between tracks.

Should our entrance song match our newlywed entrance?

It doesn’t have to, but plan a complementary vibe. For example, a hip-hop wedding party entrance followed by a pop-anthem newlywed entrance feels natural and fun.

What about explicit lyrics?

Ask for radio edits or clean versions—especially for daytime or family-heavy receptions. Let your DJ know your boundaries in advance.

How do we involve the crowd?

Choose a recognizable chorus, ask the MC to hype the room, and consider a simple audience-participation cue (clap-along, hands-up wave, or call-and-response lyric).

What volume level is best?

Loud enough to energize, but not so loud that names are lost in the announcement. Prioritize clarity for your MC’s microphone over maximum bass.