If you’re looking for wedding entrance songs for you and your fiance or your wedding party can enter your reception to, then you’re at the right place. We’ve categorized top wedding entrance songs into three sections, from the old school to the new school, and some pop hits from the 90s and early 2000s in between. All the wedding entrance songs listed and more are also featured on our Spotify playlist: wedding reception entrance songs if you want to listen while you read on!
Classic Entrance Songs
Everyone can get on their feet and enjoy these familiar tunes when they greet the wedding party or the newlyweds. You can’t go wrong with songs that never go out of style from classic artists like Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder. These timeless songs ooze good, nostalgic feelings to all your guests, young to old.
- “You Make My Dreams (Come True)” Daryll Hall & John Oates (1981)
- “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” Stevie Wonder (1970)
- “What I Like About You” The Romantics (1979)
- “We Are Family” Sister Sledge (1979)
- “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell (1966)
- “Dancing in the Dark” Bruce Springsteen (1984)
- “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” Whitney Houston (1987)
- “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” Natalia Cole (1975)
Songs of the 90s & early 2000s
These hits from the 90s through 2009 might be great for your wedding party. Even though it’s been 20 years, you probably still know all the words!
- “This is How We Do It” Montell Jordan (1995)
- “You’re Still the One” Shania Twain (1997)
- “Let’s Get Married” Jagged Edge featuring Run (1999)
- “True to Your Heart” 98 Degrees & Stevie Wonder (1998)
- “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” Big & Rich (2004)
- “Crazy in Love” Beyonce featuring Jay-Z (2003)
- “Say Hey (I Love You)” Michael Franti & Spearhead Featuring Cherine Anderson (2008)
- “Hey Ya” Outkast (2003)
- “Forever” Chris Brown (2007)
- “I Gotta Feeling” Black Eyed Peas (2009)
Entrance Songs of the 2010s and Beyond
Start the evening on a high note with more recently released songs from 2010 to 2021. These radio anthems over the past ten years will help ignite energy in all at your wedding reception!
- “Raise Your Glass” P!nk (2010)
- “Marry You” Bruno Mars (2010)
- “Turn Down for What” DJ Snake & Lil Jon (2013)
- “Party Rock Anthem” LMFAO (2011)
- “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” Luke Bryan (2011)
- “Love On Top” Beyonce (2011)
- “I Want Crazy” Hunter Hayes (2013)
- “Bang Bang” Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj (2014)
- “Uptown Funk” Bruno Mars (2014)
- “Shut Up and Dance” Walk the Moon (2014)
- “Higher Love” Kygo, Whitney Houston (2019)
- “Kings & Queens” Ava Max (2020)
Additional Entrance Songs
- “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy” Big & Rich (2004)
- “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor” Artic Monkeys (2006)
- “Raise Your Glass” Pink (2010)
- “Happy” Pharrell Williams (2013)
- “Sugar” Maroon 5 (2014)
- “Can’t Stop the Feeling” Justin Timberlake (2016)
- “Something Just Like This” The Chainsmokers (2017)
The big thing to remember is to not overthink what song you would like to walk into your wedding reception to. Whether you’re making your grand entrance or entering together, the song should set the mood and get everyone excited to fall in love with the celebration. At the end of the day, the wedding is all about YOU, so just pick a dance song that fits your style. Pick an entrance song that really hypes you and your partner up!
And don’t forget, your wedding ceremony is where your journey begins, and a sweet parent dance or special wedding reception songs can make it even more memorable. You could even let your reception entrance song reflect your unique bond.
Find all these suggested songs and more on our complete Wedding Entrance Songs playlist on Spotify!
How a Wedding DJ in Quad Cities Can Help Choosing Your Wedding Entrance Songs
A professional wedding DJ in Quad Cities can help make your big day unforgettable by curating the perfect playlist for your wedding ceremony, reception entrance, and all the special moments throughout the evening. With access to an extensive library of songs—from love songs to the latest hits.
If you’re looking for someone to help you plan the ultimate soundtrack for your wedding day, a wedding DJ in Quad Cities is the expert you need to get the party started and keep it going all night long!
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