Walking down the aisle is one of the most unforgettable moments of any wedding, and the right music can make it all the more magical. If you're searching for the perfect tune to accompany your entrance, look no further. We've curated a list of 30 enchanting wedding entrance songs, complete with lyrics that capture the essence of love and commitment. Whether you're after a modern hit, a timeless classic, or something in between, our selection is sure to have something that resonates with your personal style and wedding theme.
Classic Romance: Timeless Wedding Aisle Songs
1. Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
This song embodies hopes and dreams, suggesting a future filled with possibilities and happiness.
Lyrics: "Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true.”
2. "Fields of Gold" by Sting
A song about enduring love, it paints a picture of a couple growing old together in peace and love. That said, you may want to ensure you're down the aisle by 1:40, as beyond this point the song shifts to reflecting on memories of a beloved who has passed away. While deeply touching, it might be a little too sombre for a wedding procession.
Lyrics: “Will you stay with me, will you be my love among the fields of barley?"
3. "She" by Elvis Costello
A song that reflects on the enigmatic nature of a loved one and the deep affection felt for them. Or a great pick if you want to re-enact a famous scene from “Notting Hill”. Picture this: as the song plays, you could recreate that iconic dialogue, where one partner asks, "{Insert Name}, how long do you plan to stay married to {Insert Name}?" and the response comes, heartfelt and clear, "Indefinitely."
Lyrics: "She may be the love that cannot hope to last, may come to me from shadows of the past."
4. "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys
A beautiful expression of unconditional and eternal love, in a way that makes your heart sink and then swell with joy again. So if you don’t mind the emotional rollercoaster it’s a great song.
Lyrics: "God only knows what I'd be without you."
5. "The Book of Love" by Peter Gabriel
A song about the complexities and simplicity of love, capturing the essence of a lifelong partnership.
Lyrics: "The book of love is long and boring, and written very long ago. It's full of flowers and heart-shaped boxes, and things we're all too young to know."
Modern Love: Contemporary Wedding Songs to Walk Down the Aisle
6. "XO" by John Mayer
As far as covers go, this is a great one in my opinion. The song itself is about finding love that's like a light in the darkness, offering hope and companionship and John Mayer's cover makes you feel like you're in a movie. For the purest you could go with Beyonce’s original rendition, which is equally as beautiful.
Lyrics: "In the darkest night hour, I'll search through the crowd, your face is all that I see."
7. "Falling Slowly" by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
If you plan to have a live band or solo singer, this could be a beautiful song to walk down the aisle to. This song about the transformative power of love and the deep connection it brings along with an acoustic delivery, will have everyone passing round the tissues.
Lyrics: "Falling slowly, eyes that know me, and I can't go back."
8. "Turning Page" by Sleeping At Last
This is about the profound and life-altering experience of falling in love. This one carry’s all the feels. It gives me so many feels that i’m even going to leave the YouTube link here
Lyrics: "I've waited a hundred years, but I'd wait a million more for you."
9. "Yellow" by Coldplay
A song about devotion and being willing to do anything for the person you love.
Lyrics: "Look at the stars, look how they shine for you, and everything you do."
10. "Photograph" by Ed Sheeran
I feel like most of Ed Sheeran’s discography could make this list but we will show restraint and pick one. “Photograph” reflects on preserving memories and the enduring nature of love.
Lyrics: "We keep this love in a photograph, we make these memories for ourselves."
If you’re looking for other Ed Sheeran songs that could be perfect for a walk down the aisle, check out our blog on 100 first dance song ideas. These songs would make amazing wedding entrance or exit songs.
Acoustic Serenity: Gentle Melodies for Your Wedding Entrance
11. "I'm Kissing You" by Des'ree
“I’m Kissing You” is about the intense feelings experienced when with the person you love. I’ve read that this was based on her own experience and that really comes through as she sings this ballad.
Lyrics: "I'm kissing you, oh. I'm kissing you, oh. Touch me deep, pure and true."
12. "River Flows in You" by Yiruma
For the couples that need no words, this instrumental has an emotive melody which to me has an eyre of passion, yearning and beauty. Have a listen and let me know what you think in the comments below.
13. "Into My Arms" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Another song about unconditional love and acceptance.
Lyrics: "And I don't believe in the existence of angels, but looking at you I wonder if that's true."
14. "Latch" (Acoustic) by Sam Smith
This version expresses the vulnerability and beauty of falling in love. I would recommend you time the bride's entrance for 1:18, it’s the perfect moment. 0:46 - 2:21 is the most replayed part of the song according to YouTube and you only need to listen to it to hear why.
Lyrics: "I feel we're close enough, could I lock in your love?"
15. "The Luckiest" by Ben Folds
It's about finding the one person who makes you feel incredibly fortunate. So if your fortune changed the moment your other half walked into your life, this could be your song.
Lyrics: "I am, I am, I am the luckiest."
Joyful Harmonies: Upbeat Wedding Songs to Walk Down the Aisle
16. "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz
A testament to perseverance and commitment in love. This song has a nice rustic feel to it. So if you’re having a barn inspired wedding this might be a good song to go with your theme.
Lyrics: "I won't give up on us, even if the skies get rough, I'm giving you all my love, I'm still looking up."
17. "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer
Another movie classic, and what person wouldn’t want their significant other to look at them the way Zack Siler looked at Laney Boggs as she walked down the stairs.
Lyrics: "Kiss me beneath the milky twilight, lead me out on the moonlit floor."
18. "Better Together" by Jack Johnson
This song celebrates the idea that life is better when shared with the one you love. This song has a light, happy, and upbeat rhythm, making it an excellent choice if you're looking for something that brings a sense of joy rather than a deeply emotive melody.
Lyrics: "It's always better when we're together, yeah, we'll look at the stars when we're together."
19. "Speechless" by Dan + Shay
This song beautifully captures the essence of being completely captivated and awestruck by one's partner. Whether by design or serendipity, it vividly portrays a moment where the sight of their significant other, in a stunning dress, renders them utterly speechless.
Lyrics: "I'm speechless, staring at you standing there in that dress."
20. "Love Someone" by Lukas Graham
This song delves into the profound impact of loving someone and how it changes you.
Lyrics: "When you love someone, you open up your heart."
Soulful Ballads: Deeply Emotional Wedding Entrance Songs
21. "Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley
This classic ballad is a tender declaration of love and commitment. Its gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics make it a timeless choice for a wedding, embodying the promise of loving someone dearly and faithfully.
Lyrics: "Love me tender, love me sweet, never let me go. You have made my life complete, and I love you so."
22. "Make You Feel My Love" by Adele
This song is a powerful expression of unconditional love and support. If you want to say “It’s you and me against the world.” this song says it perfectly.
Lyrics: "When the evening shadows and the stars appear, and there is no one there to dry your tears, I could hold you for a million years to make you feel my love."
23. "Everything" by Michael Bublé
This is another song in the list with a more upbeat feel, celebrating a partner who is seen as perfect in every way.
Lyrics: "And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times, it's you, it's you; you make me sing. You're every line, you're every word, you're everything."
24. "Songbird" by Fleetwood Mac (Eva Cassidy version)
According to other online sources, this tender love song expressing deep affection apparently isn’t about anything or anyone. Despite the lack of intentional meaning it still makes a beautiful song to walk down the aisle to.
Lyrics: "And the songbirds are singing, like they know the score, and I love you, I love you, I love you, like never before."
25. "Falling Like the Stars" by James Arthur
To finish off is a song that encapsulates the feeling of falling deeper in love every day. A journey you're about to continue no doubt.
Lyrics: "We're falling like the stars, falling in love."
Well that’s it, 25 wedding entrance songs. Hopefully this sparked some ideas and feels. Each of these songs, with their lyrics and beautiful melodies, offers a unique way to increase the emotional depth of your wedding entrance. Whether you're looking for classic romance, modern love, acoustic serenity, joyful harmonies, soulful ballads, this list has you covered.
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