222 Best Wedding Processional Songs

As you plan your wedding, one of the most important decisions is choosing the processional songs. 

The list below contains a breakdown of 222 of the best processional songs for weddings, properly categorized to help you know which type of song is best for which part of your wedding. 

222 Best Wedding Processional Songs

These are some of the most popular wedding processional songs in for every wedding:

• “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles
• “The One,” by Gary Allan
• “Unforgettable” by Nat King Cole
• “L-O-V-E,” by Joss Stone
• “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion
• “All of Me” by John Legend
• “Canon in D” by Johann Pachelbel
• “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
• “You Are The Reason” by Calum Scot
• “What Is Love?” by Haddaway
• “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
• “You & Me” by Dave Matthews Band

Kick off your reception in style with these unforgettable songs for your wedding grand entrance.

Processional Songs for the Bride

Some of our favorites include:

• “Keeper of the Stars,” by Tracy Byrd
• “I Get To Love You” by Ruelle
• “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra
• “Glasgow Love Theme” by Craig Armstrong
• “Parachutes” by Coldplay
• “Over the Rainbow” by Judy Garland
• “What A Wonderful World” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
• “Only Love” by Ben Howard
• “A Song for You” by Donny Hathaway
• “Something That We Do,” by Clint Black
• “Stand By Be” by Ben E. King
• “Best Day of My Life” by American Authors
• “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele
• “Makin’ Plans” by Miranda Lambert
• “Rhythm Is a Dancer” by Snap
• “Rump Shaker” by Wreckx-N-Effect
• “Hymne” by The O’Neill Brothers Group
• “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and The Waves
• “Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson
• “Wannabe” by Spice Girls
• “She Walks in Beauty” by George Gordon, Lord Byron
• “Wonderwall” by Oasis
• “Thank You for Being a Friend” by Andrew Gold
• “Your Song” by Elton John

These are just a few of the many beautiful songs that can be used as a processional for the bride. If you’re looking for something more traditional, there are plenty of classic wedding march choices to choose from.

Songs for the Groom

The groom’s processional song can be anything from a slow and romantic ballad to a more upbeat tune. Here are a few of our favorites:

• “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
• “You Spin Me Round” by Dead or Alive
• “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley
• “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars
• “Better Together” by Jack Johnson
• “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole
• “Love Someone” by Jason Mraz
• “Into the Wild” by Lewis Watson
• “From the Ground Up” by Dan and Shay
• “To Make You Feel My Love” by Garth Brooks
• “Marry Me” by Train
• “1999” by Prince.
• “Turning Page” by Sleeping at Last
• “Everything” by Lifehouse
• “At Last” by Etta James
• “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys
• “All I Ask of You” by Andrew Lloyd Webber
• “Marry You” by Bruno Mars
• “Crazy in Love” by Béyonce feat. Jay-Z

Processional Songs for the Bridal Party

Some of our favorite songs include:

• “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas
• “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga
• “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
• “My Name Is” by Eminem
• “In My Life” by The Beatles
• “I Kissed a Girl” by Katy Perry
• “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston
• “Celebration” by Kool and the Gang
• “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk
• “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
• “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” by The Darkness
• “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke
• “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson
• “After All Is Said And Done” by Beyoncé
• “The Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
• “This is What You Came For” by Rihanna
• “Hello” by Adele
• “Get Up; I Feel Like A Sex Machine” by James Brown
• “Umbrella” by Rihanna
• “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé

Songs for the Parents Processional

• “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
• “With Arms Wide Open” by Creed.
• “I’ll Be Seeing You” by Irving Kahal and Sammy Fain
• “My One and Only Love” by Guy Wood and Robert Mellin
• “Amazing Grace”
• “All I Wanna Do” by Sheryl Crow
• “I Loved Her First” by Heartland
• “To Make You Feel My Love” by Garth Brooks.
• “My Girl” by The Temptations
• “I Just Called to Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder
• “Treat Her Like a Lady” by The Temptations
• “All I Wanna Do” by Sheryl Crow
• “Beautiful Day” by U2
• “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
• “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
• “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle
• “A Song for My Daughter” by Ray Stevens
• “How Sweet It Is” by James Taylor
• “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
• “My Girl” by The Temptations
• “From This Moment On” by Shania Twain
• “This Will Be” by Natalie Cole
• “I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love” by Petula Clark
• “I’ll Be There” by Jackson 5

Songs for Single Mums or Dads

If you plan on having a special song for single mothers or fathers, there are many great options to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites:

• “Mama” by Spice Girls
• “Treat Her Like a Lady” by The Temptations
• “A Song for My Father” by Horace Silver
• “Daddy’s Little Girl” by Al Martino
• “Un-Break My Heart” by Toni Braxton
• “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy and Monica
• “Bad To The Bone” by George Thorogood And The Destroyers
• “Mother” by Danzig
• “Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer
• “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy and Monica
• “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” by Stevie Wonder
• “Just A Gigolo” by David Lee Roth
• “I’m Real” by Jennifer Lopez
• “Let’s Dance” by Benny Goodman
• “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison
• “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt
• “Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer
• “Soul Man” by Blues Brothers
• “Un-Break My Heart” by Toni Braxton
• “Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega
• “Oh, Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison
• “Father and Daughter” by Paul Simon
• “All I Wanna Do” by Sheryl Crow

The Grandparents’ Processional

If you would like to have a special song for your grandparents’ processional, there are many beautiful choices. Here are a few of our favorites:

• “Grandparents” by The Beatles
• “My Grandfather’s Clock” by Henry Clay Work
• “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle
• “Cowboy Take Me Away” by Dixie Chicks
• “Daddy Dance With Me” by Lee Ann Womack
• “Don’t Close Your Eyes” by Keith Whitley
• “Forever and Ever, Amen” by Randy Travis
• “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
• “God Bless the U.S.A.” by Lee Greenwood
• “I Cross My Heart” by George Strait
• “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler
• “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
• “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer
• “Le Freak” by Chic
• “Disco Inferno” by The Trammps
• “I’ll Always Love My Mama” by The Intruders
• “Tell him” by Barbra Streisand
• “All I Wanna Do” by Sheryl Crow
• “Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer

The Flower Girl and Ring Bearer’s Processional

A cute, whimsical song often accompanies the flower girl and ring bearer’s processional. Here are a few of our favorites:

• “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Judy Garland
• “I’m a Little Teapot” by Traditional
• “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” by Traditional
• “Wonderful Tonight” by Slow Hand
• “I choose you” by The Blessed Unrest
• “Feather Theme” by Forest Gump
• “When You Wish Upon a Star” by Disney
• “59th Street Bridge” by Simon and Garfunkel
• “Tale as Old as Time” by Beauty and the Beast
• “Pure Imagination” by Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
• “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
• Be Our Guest by Beauty and the Beast

Traditional Wedding Processional Songs

• “Bridal March” by Jonathan Cain
• “Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, ‘Ode to Joy” by Ludwig van Beethoven
• “Wedding March” (from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream)
• “Here Comes The Bride” by Richard Wagner
• “Clair de Lune” by Claude Debussy
• “Danny Boy “by Celtic Woman
• “Largo (from “Xerxes)” by George Frideric Hande
• “Pachelbel’s Canon” by Brooklyn Duo
• “Trumpet Voluntary” by Jeremiah Clarke
• “The Blue Danube” (by Johann Strauss II)
• “Largo From Winter” by Vivaldi
• “Air on the G String” by Johann Sebastian Bach
• “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by Johann Sebastian Bach
• “Trumpet Voluntary” by Jeremiah Clarke
• “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar

Short Wedding Processional Songs

• “All You Need is Love” by The Beatles
• “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake
• “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and The Waves

Long Wedding Processional Songs

• “The Wedding March” by Felix Mendelssohn
• “Procession of the Nobles” by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
• “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship Theme” by Howard Shore
• “Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by John Williams

Wedding Processional Songs for Different Religious Ceremonies

• “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by Johann Sebastian Bach
• “Sheep May Safely Graze” by Johann Sebastian Bach
• “Ave Maria” by Franz Schubert

Classic Processional Waltz Songs

• “I Love You Baby” by Frank Sinatra.
• “Edelweiss” from The Sound of Music.
• “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Judy Garland.
• “The Rose” by Amanda McBroom.
• “Beautiful in My Eyes” by Joshua Kadison.
• “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.

Other Alternative Processional Wedding Songs

If you desire something a little different for your processional, why not pick one from the list below:

• “This Is the Day” by Donald Lawrence.
• “Blackbird” by The Beatles
• “Shout Unto God” by Israel & New Breed.
• “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers.
• “Happy” by Pharrell
• “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” by Elton John
• “Can’t Help Falling In Love With You” by Haley Klinkhammer
• “Faithfully” by Journey
• “Turning Page” by Sleeping At Last
• “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson
• “Le Freak” by Chic
• “More Than Words” by Extreme
• “disco inferno” by The Trammps
• “Love Walks In” by Van Halen
• “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer
• “Baby, I Love You” by The Ramones
• “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire
• “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
• “Could I Love you Anymore” by Jason Mraz and Reneé Dominique
• “Get The Party Started” – P!nk
• “Always” by Bon Jovi
• “La Vie En Rose” by Daniela Andrade
• “White Wedding” by Billy Idol
• “I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher
• “There Will Be Time” by Mumford & Sons
• “November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses
• “Here and Now” by Luther Vandross
• “From This Moment” by Shania Twain

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Final Thoughts

Whether you choose one of the most popular songs or something more unique, the important thing is that you select a song that is meaningful to you and will make your wedding day even more special.