60 Wedding Recessional Songs to Walk Out Married (2025)

The recessional is the moment you walk back down the aisle as a married couple for the first time. The ceremony is over. The nerves are gone. The hard part is done.

This song should feel like celebration. You just got MARRIED.

After 100+ weddings, I've noticed most couples spend hours choosing their processional (walking in) and barely think about the recessional (walking out). But the recessional is actually more fun to pick—you're not trying to create solemnity, you're trying to capture joy.

Energy Over Elegance

The processional can be dramatic and emotional. The recessional should be CELEBRATORY. You just made it official—the music should reflect that.

The First 30 Seconds Matter Most

You're walking out of the ceremony space. This takes 30-60 seconds max. Pick something with a strong opening that conveys "WE DID IT."

Match Your Ceremony Vibe (But Go Happier)

If your ceremony was traditional and classical, your recessional doesn't need to be "Uptown Funk"—but it should feel lighter than what came before.

These songs have been ceremony favorites for years because they deliver celebration perfectly.

My go-to: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" is the perfect recessional. The intro is instantly recognizable, the energy is pure joy, and the lyrics ("I'm yours") fit perfectly. If you don't know what to pick, start here.

More Classic Options

For couples who want something current.

For traditional or religious ceremonies that want to maintain formality.

Note on classical: If your ceremony was in a church with an organ, classical recessionals work perfectly. If your ceremony was at a ranch with a portable sound system, classical can feel out of place.

For Colorado ranch weddings and country lovers.

For couples who want to surprise their guests.

Don't overthink it. The recessional is 30-60 seconds long. Pick something joyful and move on. This isn't the most important song of your wedding.

Test the opening. Make sure the song starts strong. Some songs have slow intros that don't give you that "we did it" feeling immediately.

Consider your guests. They've been sitting through a ceremony. A fun, recognizable song brings energy back to the room and signals "party's coming."

Match to your exit. Are you running out? High-fiving guests? Walking slowly and soaking it in? Pick a song that matches what you plan to DO.

Wedding Processional Songs — Songs for walking down the aisle before "I do."

Wedding Prelude Songs — Background music while guests are seated.

First Dance Songs — The complete guide to your first dance as newlyweds.

Wedding Reception Timeline — How to structure your reception for maximum fun.

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