60 Bridal Party Entrance Songs That Hype Up the Room (2025)

The bridal party entrance has one job: build anticipation for the couple's grand entrance.

Your bridesmaids and groomsmen walk in first, the energy in the room builds, and by the time you make YOUR entrance, everyone's already on their feet.

Here's what I've learned after 100+ weddings: most couples pick great songs for themselves and completely forget about their bridal party. Then their bridesmaids shuffle in awkwardly to whatever's playing, and the energy goes flat.

Don't let this happen. The bridal party entrance is part of the show.

The Basic Flow

1. 1Bridal party song starts
2. 2I announce pairs (or individuals) one by one
3. 3They walk in, wave, maybe dance a little, take their positions
4. 4When everyone's in, bridal party song fades
5. 5YOUR entrance song starts
6. 6You enter to maximum energy

The Key Principle

Bridal party song should be fun but not MORE epic than your entrance song. You want the energy to build, not peak too early.

If your bridal party enters to "Don't Stop Believin'" and you enter to some quiet ballad, the energy will drop when it should spike.

High-Energy Crowd Pleasers

These songs are fun, recognizable, and get people clapping without stealing the thunder from your entrance.

My go-to recommendation: "Can't Stop the Feeling" works for almost every bridal party. It's upbeat without being intense, everyone knows it, and it leaves room for the couple's entrance to go bigger.

Walk-In Songs With Swagger

For bridal parties who want confidence without choreography.

Classic Options

For a more traditional or elegant vibe.

Country Options

For Colorado ranch weddings or country-loving bridal parties.

Good Song Pairings

Can't Stop the Feeling → Uptown Funk: Builds from happy to explosive

Happy → Crazy in Love: Same vibe, bigger finish

Shut Up and Dance → Don't Stop Believin': Modern to classic crescendo

Lovely Day → I Gotta Feeling: Mellow start, big finish

Here Comes the Sun → September: Light to energetic

Pairings to Avoid

Uptown Funk → Happy: Bigger song first (energy drops)

Don't Stop Believin' → Best Day of My Life: Peak already happened

Crazy in Love → Treasure: Energy drops

Individual Announcements

Each bridesmaid/groomsman (or pair) gets announced by name as they enter. Takes longer but gives everyone their moment. Best songs: Longer songs with consistent energy like "Can't Stop the Feeling," "Happy," or "September."

Group Entrance

Entire bridal party enters together without individual announcements. Faster, higher energy. Best songs: Big moment songs like "Don't Stop Me Now," "I Gotta Feeling," or "Shout."

Mixed Approach

Pairs enter with just first names announced, keeping the pace moving.

The Dance Line

Each bridesmaid/groomsman does a signature move as they enter. Requires coordination and practice. Best songs: "Uptown Funk," "Can't Stop the Feeling," "Happy"

The Sports Team Run-Out

Bridal party runs in like a sports team taking the field. High energy, minimal coordination required. Best songs: "Sirius," "Jump Around," "Gonna Fly Now"

The Slow-Mo Walk

Everyone walks in slow motion (actually just slowly) for comedic effect. Best songs: "Chariots of Fire," any dramatic orchestral piece

The Theme Entrance

Bridal party enters to a TV theme or movie music. Examples: The Office theme (everyone does the Jim point), Game of Thrones theme (dramatic march), Avengers theme (hero poses)

How Long Should This Take?

For a bridal party of 8-12 people: 2-3 minutes is ideal. Any longer and the energy sags. Keep it moving. As soon as one pair is halfway across, the next pair should be announced and entering.

What Information Do I Need?

• Names of everyone in the bridal party (spelled correctly)
• Order they're entering
• Whether they're paired up or entering separately
• Any special nicknames you want used
• The song you want played

Timing

Bridal party entrance happens right before your grand entrance. It's the first thing after cocktail hour ends and guests take their seats for dinner.

Match your bridal party's energy to the song. If they pick "Uptown Funk" but shuffle in looking at the floor, it's awkward. Brief them: smile, wave, maybe dance a little.

Don't over-complicate it. Simple coordinated walks work better than elaborate choreography that falls apart under pressure.

Give me accurate names. Nothing kills momentum like me mispronouncing someone's name. Double-check the list.

Consider your bridal party's vibe. If they're shy, pick something that doesn't require dancing. If they're hams, let them shine.

The song is background music. The focus is on the people entering. Pick something that supports the moment without demanding attention.

High-Energy: 1-10 | Swagger: 11-20 | Classic: 21-30 | Country: 31-40

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