201 Best Wedding Entrance Songs For Parents

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Selecting the perfect wedding entrance song for your parents can be a challenging endeavor.

In this article, we’ll discuss the best wedding entrance songs for parents and provide some tips on choosing the right one.

Father escorting the mother of the bride down a path at a wedding

Here are some of the most popular wedding entrance songs for parents:

“The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra
“I’ve Had the Time of My Life” by Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley
“Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles
“Can You Feel the Love Tonight” by Elton John
“A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
“The Best Things in Life Are Free” by Lou Rawls
“Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” by The Temptations
“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” by Frankie Valli
“I’m Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and The Waves
“What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
“Celebrate” by Kool and the Gang
“The Wedding Song (There Is Love)” by Paul Stookey

Funny Songs to Use for Entrance

If you’re looking for a funny song to use for your parents’ entrance, here are a few options:

“YMCA” by The Village People
“Parents Just Don’t Understand” by The Fresh Prince & DJ Jazzy Jeff
“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
“Bring Em Out” - TI.
“The Chicken Dance” by Werner Thomas
“All The Small Things” - Blink 182
“Macarena” by Los Del Rio
“The Muppet Show Theme Song” by The Muppets
“Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and The Waves
“Who Let The Dogs Out” - Baha Men
“Celebrate” by Kool and the Gang
“Get The Party Started” - P!nk
“I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher
“The Twist” by Chubby Checker
“Let’s Dance” by David Bowie
“I Love You Always Forever” by Donna Lewis

Popular Songs Your Parents Might Love by Decade That They Were Released

Father lifting the veil of the bride while the mother stands beside her

If you’re looking for the perfect soundtrack to your big day, check out these wedding grand entrance songs.

But if you’re looking for a more specific song to use for your parents’ entrance, here are some popular songs by the decade that they might love:

Songs for Single Mom Wedding Entrance

Mother resting her head against her daughter, the bride, on a sofa before the wedding

If you’re a single mom and are looking for a special song to use for your wedding entrance, here are a few suggestions:

“Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran
“Mama Said Knock You Out” by LL Cool J
“You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt
“Mother” by Danzig
“Oh, Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison
“The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy and Monica
“All I Wanna Do” by Sheryl Crow
“Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison
“Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer
“Un-Break My Heart” by Toni Braxton
“I’m Real” by Jennifer Lopez
“Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega
“Respect” by Aretha Franklin
“I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly
“Pretty Woman” by Van Halen
“My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion

Songs for Single Dad Wedding Entrance

If you’re a single dad and are looking for a special song to use for your wedding entrance, here are a few suggestions:

“Let’s Dance” by Benny Goodman
“The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy and Monica
“Bad To The Bone” by George Thorogood And The Destroyers
“Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer
“Soul Man” by Blues Brothers
“Un-Break My Heart” by Toni Braxton
“Just A Gigolo” by David Lee Roth
“Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega
“Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
“Treat Her Like a Lady” by The Temptations
“All I Wanna Do” by Sheryl Crow

Songs for Your Divorced Parents Wedding Entrance

If you have divorced parents and want to include them in your wedding procession, here are a few ideas for songs that might work well:

“The Way We Were” by Barbra Streisand
“You Are the Sunshine of My Life” by Stevie Wonder
“Kiss Me Goodbye” by Petula Clark
“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson
“Le Freak” by Chic
“disco inferno” by The Trammps
“Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer
“September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire
“Dancing Queen” by ABBA

Electric Pop Entrance Songs For Parents

If you’re looking for something a little more electronic and modern for your wedding entrance, here are a few suggestions:

“Get Lucky” by Daft Punk
“Happy” by Pharrell Williams
“Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke
“Get Up; I Feel Like A Sex Machine” by James Brown
“This is What You Came For” by Rihanna
“After All Is Said And Done” by Beyoncé
“I Kissed a Girl” by Katy Perry
“Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga
“Hello” by Adele
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston

Heavy Metal Wedding Entrance Songs For Parents

If you’re looking for a more rock ‘n’ roll style song for your parents’ wedding entrance, here are a few suggestions:

“Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses
“Canon Rock in D Major” by Jerry C
“I’m Eighteen” by Alice Cooper
“Detroit Rock City” by KISS
“White Wedding” by Billy Idol
“Highway to Hell” by AC/DC
“Paradise City” by Guns N’ Roses
“School’s Out” by Alice Cooper
“We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister
“Enter Sandman” by Metallica
“Love Walks In” by Van Halen
“Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne
“More Human Than Human” by White Zombie
“You Give Love a Bad Name” by Bon Jovi
“Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
“I Want You to Want Me” by Cheap Trick
“I Can’t Explain” by The Who
“Here Comes The Bride” Electric Guitar (Bridal Chorus) Version 1
“Here Comes The Bride” Electric Guitar (Bridal Chorus) Version 2

Songs For Your Parents’ Golden Anniversary Wedding Entrance

If you’re looking for a special song to celebrate your parents’ 50th wedding anniversary, here are a few suggestions:

LOVE by Frank Sinatra
“Love and Marriage” by Frank Sinatra
“When I Fall in Love” by Nat King Cole
“As Time Goes By” by Nat King Cole
“What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Judy Garland
“I’m in the Mood for Love” by Brenda Lee
“My One and Only Love” by John Coltrane
“Feeling Good” by Nina Simone

Wedding Songs for Young Parents

If you’re young parents getting married, you might be looking for wedding songs that will reflect your unique situation. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

“I Loved Her First” by Heartland.
“My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw.
“Crazy Love” by Van Morrison.
“The Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler.
“A Song for My Son” by Michael Bolton.
“Father and Daughter” by Paul Simon.
“With Arms Wide Open” by Creed.
“To Make You Feel My Love” by Garth Brooks.
“Beautiful Day” by U2.
“I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz.

Traditional Songs For Parents To Use at Wedding Entrances

Elderly parents blessing a kneeling groom at a traditional wedding ceremony

If you’re looking for something a little more traditional, why not choose one of these classic wedding entrance songs for your parents?

“I Believe I Can Fly” by Yolanda Adams
“Air on the G String” (from Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D).
“Canon in D” (by Johann Pachelbel).
“Wedding March” (from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream).
“The Blue Danube” (by Johann Strauss II).
“Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, ‘Ode to Joy” by Ludwig van Beethoven.
“Danny Boy “by Celtic Woman

Gospel Wedding Songs for Parents to Walk Into

If you or your spouse are passionate about gospel music, why not choose a gospel song for your parents to walk into? Here are a few suggestions.

“Walking In Authority” by Donnie McClurkin.
“Amazing Grace” by Hillsong United.
“Love Theory” by Kirk Franklin.
“How Great Thou Art” by Hillsong United.
“The Lord Is My Shepherd” by Shirley Caesar.
“Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling.”
“Falling in Love with Jesus” by Stevie Wonder.
“Lean on Me” by Bill Withers.
“Shout Unto God” by Israel & New Breed.
“This Is the Day” by Donald Lawrence.

Parent’s Waltz Songs

If you’re looking for a slower song for your parents to waltz to, why not choose one of these classics?

“I Love You Baby” by Frank Sinatra.
“Edelweiss” from The Sound of Music.
“Canon in D” by Johann Pachelbel.
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Judy Garland.
“The Rose” by Amanda McBroom.
“Beautiful in My Eyes” by Joshua Kadison.
“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston.
“Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra
“Love Me Tender” by Elvis Presley.
“When I Fall in Love” by Celine Dion and Clive Griffin.
“I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Miserables.

The Most Important Factors to Consider

When it comes to choosing a wedding entrance song for your parents, there are a few things you need to take into account:

What type of music do your parents love?
What style of music would best reflect their personality?
Is there a special song that has meaning for them?
What type of mood do you want to create for their entrance?
What is the tempo of the song?
Is the song too long or too short?
Will your parents be able to dance to the song?

Once you’ve considered these factors, you should have a good idea of which song is right for your parents.

Related reading: Planning the whole walk-in? See our wedding party entrance ideas for staging and timing.

See also: Parents often dance later too. Our mother and son dance songs are a natural next step, and the songs for the mother of the groom cover her own entrance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should the parents' entrance song play?

Use 30 to 60 seconds for the walk-in and let the DJ fade it out. Pick the part of the song you want, usually the chorus or the opening, and tell the DJ the exact starting point. A short, well-timed entrance feels better than a full song.

Do both parents enter together?

Often, yes. Many couples have parents enter together as a pair just before the couple, while others introduce each parent or set separately. Divorced or separated parents can enter on their own. Choose what makes your parents comfortable.

Should I check the lyrics before choosing a song?

Always. Read the lyrics and listen to the whole song. Look for explicit lyrics, a breakup theme or a verse that doesn't suit the occasion. If a song is almost right, ask your DJ for a clean edit or an instrumental version.

Who should choose the entrance song, the couple or the parents?

Either works. Some couples choose a song that fits their parents' personalities, and others ask the parents for a favorite. A song from the year your parents married or met can be a nice surprise, as long as it also works for the room.