75 Wedding Entrance Songs for an Epic Grand Entrance (2025)
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Your grand entrance is the moment the party officially starts. Here's what I've learned after 100+ wedding entrances: the energy of this moment sets the tone for your entire reception.

Your grand entrance is the moment the party officially starts. The doors open, your names get announced, and you walk in as a married couple for the first time while everyone cheers.
Here's what I've learned after 100+ wedding entrances: the energy of this moment sets the tone for your entire reception. Walk in to something boring and people politely clap. Walk in to a banger and people lose their minds.
Most couples overthink the first dance and underthink the entrance. This is backwards. The entrance is actually easier to nail—you just need a high-energy song and 30 seconds of confidence.
The Three Types of Grand Entrances
Type 1: The High-Energy Banger
What it is: You walk in to something with huge energy—people cheer, you high-five guests, maybe dance a little, definitely look excited. Best for couples who want to set a party tone immediately.
Type 2: The Walk-Out Classic
What it is: More composed entrance. You walk in confidently while something iconic plays. Less dancing, more swagger. Best for couples who want to feel like champions without choreography.
Type 3: The Choreographed Routine
What it is: Full planned dance entrance with your bridal party. Think viral YouTube wedding videos. Best for couples and bridal parties who can actually dance and have rehearsed. Warning: If your bridal party can't commit to practicing, don't attempt this.
High-Energy Entrance Songs (The Bangers)
These songs make people lose their minds. Walk in to any of these with confidence and your entrance will be memorable.
| Rank | Song | Artist | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uptown Funk | Bruno Mars | |
| 2 | Don't Stop Believin' | Journey | |
| 3 | I Gotta Feeling | Black Eyed Peas | |
| 4 | Crazy in Love | Beyoncé | |
| 5 | Can't Stop the Feeling | Justin Timberlake | |
| 6 | Happy | Pharrell | |
| 7 | Signed, Sealed, Delivered | Stevie Wonder | |
| 8 | Shut Up and Dance | Walk the Moon | |
| 9 | 24K Magic | Bruno Mars | |
| 10 | Shake It Off | Taylor Swift | |
More High-Energy Options
| Rank | Song | Artist | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Raise Your Glass | P!nk | |
| 12 | Party in the USA | Miley Cyrus | |
| 13 | Dancing Queen | ABBA | |
| 14 | September | Earth, Wind & Fire | |
| 15 | Celebration | Kool & The Gang | |
| 16 | I'm Coming Out | Diana Ross | |
| 17 | Let's Go Crazy | Prince | |
| 18 | You Make My Dreams | Hall & Oates | |
| 19 | Livin' on a Prayer | Bon Jovi | |
| 20 | Mr. Brightside | The Killers | |
Walk-Out Songs (Confident Without Choreography)
These songs have swagger but don't require you to actually dance. Walk in with confidence and you're golden.
| Rank | Song | Artist | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | All I Do Is Win | DJ Khaled | |
| 22 | Empire State of Mind | Jay-Z | |
| 23 | We Are the Champions | Queen | |
| 24 | Eye of the Tiger | Survivor | |
| 25 | Gonna Fly Now (Rocky Theme) | Bill Conti | |
| 26 | Enter Sandman | Metallica | |
| 27 | Thunderstruck | AC/DC | |
| 28 | Welcome to the Jungle | Guns N' Roses | |
| 29 | The Final Countdown | Europe | |
| 30 | Back in Black | AC/DC | |
Sports Walk-Out Vibes
| Rank | Song | Artist | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Sirius | Alan Parsons Project | |
| 32 | Jump Around | House of Pain | |
| 33 | Lose Yourself | Eminem | |
| 34 | Remember the Name | Fort Minor | |
| 35 | Power | Kanye West | |
Classic Feel-Good Entrance Songs
Not as intense as the bangers, but full of joy and positive energy.
| Rank | Song | Artist | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Best Day of My Life | American Authors | |
| 37 | I'm Yours | Jason Mraz | |
| 38 | Beautiful Day | U2 | |
| 39 | Walking on Sunshine | Katrina and the Waves | |
| 40 | Here Comes the Sun | Beatles | |
| 41 | You're My Best Friend | Queen | |
| 42 | Love Shack | B-52s | |
| 43 | Higher Love | Steve Winwood/Kygo | |
| 44 | Good as Hell | Lizzo | |
| 45 | Sucker | Jonas Brothers | |
Country Entrance Songs
For Colorado ranch weddings and couples who want country energy.
| Rank | Song | Artist | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Chicken Fried | Zac Brown Band | |
| 47 | Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) | Big & Rich | |
| 48 | Country Girl (Shake It for Me) | Luke Bryan | |
| 49 | Cruise | Florida Georgia Line | |
| 50 | Dirt Road Anthem | Jason Aldean | |
| 51 | This Is How We Roll | Florida Georgia Line | |
| 52 | My House | Flo Rida | |
| 53 | Footloose | Kenny Loggins | |
| 54 | Friends in Low Places | Garth Brooks | |
| 55 | Boot Scootin' Boogie | Brooks & Dunn | |
Unique/Unexpected Entrance Songs
For couples who want to surprise their guests. Nerdy/TV theme entrances work great when both partners are into it and their crowd will get the reference.
| Rank | Song | Artist | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Imperial March (Darth Vader Theme) | Star Wars | |
| 57 | Game of Thrones Theme | Ramin Djawadi | |
| 58 | Avengers Theme | Alan Silvestri | |
| 59 | Pokemon Theme | TV Show | |
| 60 | The Office Theme | TV Show | |
| 61 | Jurassic Park Theme | John Williams | |
| 62 | Mortal Kombat Theme | Movie | |
| 63 | Ghostbusters | Ray Parker Jr. | |
| 64 | Danger Zone | Kenny Loggins | |
| 65 | Take On Me | a-ha | |
Final 10 Songs
| Rank | Song | Artist | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Marry You | Bruno Mars | |
| 67 | This Will Be | Natalie Cole | |
| 68 | Hey Ya! | Outkast | |
| 69 | Don't Stop Me Now | Queen | |
| 70 | Lovely Day | Bill Withers | |
| 71 | Good Vibrations | Beach Boys | |
| 72 | Moves Like Jagger | Maroon 5 | |
| 73 | Yeah! | Usher | |
| 74 | Get Lucky | Daft Punk | |
| 75 | Treasure | Bruno Mars | |
Pro Tips From DJ Thriller
The song choice matters less than your energy. I've seen couples walk in to "Uptown Funk" looking bored, and couples walk in to "Can't Stop the Feeling" like they just won the Super Bowl. Energy wins.
Don't pick something only you know. If guests don't recognize the song, they won't react. Familiar songs get bigger reactions.
Think about your intro. Most entrance songs have a buildup before the main beat drops. You want to time your actual entrance to that drop.
High energy + short walk = great entrance. If your walk from the door to the dance floor is 30 seconds, you need 30 seconds of energy. If the song is 4 minutes, we're fading it once you're in position.
Related Guides
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Wedding Reception Timeline — How to structure your reception for maximum fun.
80s Wedding Songs — Throwback hits that never fail on the dance floor.
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