Few moments are as powerful as the walk down the aisle. Your ceremony entrance song (also called the processional) sets the scene, heightens the emotion, and tells your story before a single word is spoken. Some couples go for timeless classical pieces, others prefer modern love songs, and many blend tradition with a personal twist.

The best choice is the one that feels true to you. Maybe it's a track that's been special throughout your relationship, a song with lyrics that capture exactly how you feel, or even something unexpected that makes your guests smile. Whatever you decide, the right song will make the moment unforgettable for you and everyone watching.

Curated by DJ Steven Heyns

Ceremony Processional Songs

36 songs · Walk-down-the-aisle ideas for brides, bridesmaids, and flower girls

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Bloom - Bonus TrackThe Paper Kites
Old PineBen Howard
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)Sleeping At Last
If I Ever Saw HeavenRoan Ash
I Get to Love YouRuelle
PerfectDaniel Jang
BoxesThe Goo Goo Dolls
Better PlaceRachel Platten
Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful WorldIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole
A Thousand Years (feat. Steve Kazee) - Pt. 2; The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn SoundtrackChristina Perri, Steve Kazee
A Thousand YearsThe Piano Guys
Here Comes the SunMeg Birch
A Thousand YearsEddy Tyler
Bette Davis EyesRogue Wave
Everywhere - AcousticBailey Rushlow
Can't Help Falling in LoveHaley Reinhart
Turning PageSleeping At Last
La Vie En RoseEmily Watts
Here Comes the SunFred Benedetti, Peter Pupping
Over the Rainbow / Simple GiftsThe Piano Guys
Love Me Like You DoBrooklyn Duo
Skinny LoveVitamin String Quartet
1234Vitamin String Quartet
How Long Will I Love You - Bonus TrackEllie Goulding
Latch - AcousticSam Smith
Canon In DJohann Pachelbel, Orchestre de Chambre, Jean-François Paillard
The Greatest Day - Piano InstrumentalPiano Man Sam
A Thousand Years (Instrumental Violin & Piano Cover)VioDance
Thinking Out LoudGuitar Tribute Players
There Will Be TimeMumford & Sons, Baaba Maal
Isn't She Lovely - AcousticKevin Simm
Can't Help Falling In LoveKina Grannis
YellowKina Grannis
Stand By MeImaginary Future, Kina Grannis
Feels Like HomeChantal Kreviazuk
I Will Wait - Candlelight VersionMatt Johnson, Amber Leigh Irish

A growing trend, and a brilliant ice-breaker

Beer Boys Entrance Songs

A fun moment we're seeing more couples add to their ceremony: a "Beer Boy" walks down the aisle with an armful of cold beers, passing them out to random guests in the crowd along the way. Other variations include groomsmen carrying bubble machines, throwing flower petals, or anything that gets the crowd laughing. It sets a lighter tone and reminds everyone the ceremony is the start of the party, not a job interview. Pick one cheeky, one cool, or both.

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Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of...)Lou Bega
You Shook Me All Night LongAC/DC
Coming AlongSunset Sweatshop
Cooler As Ekke / Sprokie Vir 'n Stadskind - LiveKaren Zoid, Jack Parow
Eye of the TigerSurvivor
ThunderstruckAC/DC
Macho ManVillage People
U Can't Touch ThisMC Hammer
I'm Too SexyMaWayy, Right Said Fred
Sexy And I Know ItLMFAO
Bad To The BoneGeorge Thorogood & The Destroyers

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