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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.
201 Best Wedding Entrance Songs For Parents
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
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:
Popular Songs of the 1950s
- “The Anniversary Song” by Al Jolson
- “Unforgettable” by Nat King Cole
- “The Hawaiian Wedding Song” by Andy Williams
- “Too Young” by Nat King Cole
- “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” by The Temptations
- “Ain’t That a Shame” by Fats Domino
- “Volare” by Dean Martin
- “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland
- “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and His Comets
- “That’s Amore” by Dean Martin
Popular Songs Released in the 1960s
- “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon and Garfunkel
- “Eve of Destruction” by Barry McGuire
- “The Sound of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel
- “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles
- “Love Song” by Barry McGuire
- “California Dreamin” by The Mamas and The Papas
- “Yesterday” by The Beatles
- “I’m a Believer” by The Monkees
- “A Hard Day’s Night” by The Beatles
- “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King
- “I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You” by Elvis Presley
Popular Songs Released in the 1970s
- “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
- “Let’s Groove” by Earth, Wind, and Fire
- I Can’t Let My Heaven Walk Away by Stevie Wonder
- “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
- “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer
- “Le Freak” by Chic
- “Disco Inferno” by The Trammps
- “I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love” by Petula Clark
- “Tell him” by Barbra Streisand
- “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson
Popular Songs Released in the 1980s
- “I Just Called to Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder
- “Endless Love” by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
- “How Deep Is Your Love” by The Bee Gees
- “Ebony and Ivory” by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder
- “Sledgehammer” by Peter Gabriel
- “Every Breath You Take” by The Police
- “I Love Rock’ N’ Roll” by Joan Jett
- “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper
- “Material Girl” by Madonna
- “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin
Popular Songs Released in the 1990s
- “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
- “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy and Monica
- “All I Wanna Do” by Sheryl Crow
- “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
- “Macarena” by Michael Jackson
- “I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly
- “The Power Of Love” by Celine Dion
Popular Songs Released in the 2000s
- “Hey Ya!” by Outkast
- “All of Me” by John Legend
- “Who Loves Me” by Whitney Houston
- “Umbrella” by Rihanna
- “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé
- “I Kissed a Girl” by Katy Perry
- “Always Remember Us This Way” by Lady Gaga
- “Hello” by Adele
Songs for Single Mom Wedding Entrance
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Parents Get Introduced at Wedding Receptions?
Typically, the bridal party is introduced first at the reception, and then the bride and groom’s parents are introduced.
However, this varies depending on the wedding etiquette policy that is followed.
Do Parents Sit On the Bridal Table?
Traditionally, the parents of the bride and groom do not sit at the bridal table. They typically sit at a separate table or join their friends and family at another table.
Who Introduces the Parents of the Bride and Groom?
The master of ceremonies typically introduces the parents of the bride and groom. However, this can also be done by the bride and groom themselves or by another bridal party member.
Final Thoughts
Parents have a lot of emotions leading up to their child’s big day, and choosing the right song can help them feel prepared and excited.
We hope this list helps you find the perfect track to start your married life together.