The Best Grand Entrance Songs

What are the best songs for when the bride and groom enter the reception?

This page is a continuation of the songs found on page 1.
  1. "I Feel Good (I Got You)" performed by James Brown
    This song really sets the mood for the happy couple.
     Find it on:  James Brown - 20 All Time Greatest Hits! - I Got You (I Feel Good)   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  2. "I'm a Believer" performed by Smash Mouth
    While this song was originally done by the Monkees, Smash Mouth's version is more currently more popular.
     Find it on:  Smash Mouth - All Star Smash Hits - I'm a Believer   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  3. "Isn't She Lovely" performed by Stevie Wonder
    A favorite for the father-daughter dance, it's also good for bridesmaids and flower girls.
     Find it on:  Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life - Isn't She Lovely   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  4. "It Had To Be You" performed by Harry Connick, Jr.
    A classic song, probably most famous for being in When Harry Met Sally...
     Find it on:  Harry Connick, Jr. - When Harry Met Sally... - It Had to Be You (Big Band and Vocals)   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  5. "Let's Get It Started" performed by Black Eyed Peas
    Hip-hop, very upbeat.
     Find it on:  Black Eyed Peas - Let's Get It Started (The Urbz Edition) - EP - Let's Get It Started   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody
  6. "Let's Get Married" performed by Jagged Edge
    An upbeat contemporary R&B song.
     Find it on:  Jagged Edge - Jagged Edge: The Hits - Let's Get Married   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  7. "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" performed by Michael Buffer
    If you are looking for the sports version of this song, I've only seen it on Jock Jams CD. FYI: "Let's get ready to rumble!" is a trademarked catchphrase used to introduce the featured bout on televised boxing events presented by promoter Bob Arum and his Top Rank, Inc. organization.
     Find it on:  Amazon CD
  8. "Like A Virgin" performed by Madonna
    Popular for weddings ever since Madonna performed this song on MTV on top of a wedding cake.
     Find it on:  Madonna - The Immaculate Collection - Like a Virgin   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  9. "L-O-V-E" performed by Nat King Cole
    One of the last Jazz songs releaed before Cole died, the song has also been done by a ton of other singers.
     Find it on:  Nat "King" Cole - The World of Nat King Cole - L-O-V-E   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  10. "Love and Marriage" performed by Frank Sinatra
    This was the theme song from Married with Children.
     Find it on:  Frank Sinatra - The Capitol Years - Love and Marriage   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  11. Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire by David Foster (1985)
    St. Elmo's Fire was a popular 80s film about teenagers (aka the Brat Pack) coming of the age. The instrumental song is nice enough to be used without the film connection (which is good since most people under 30 won't recognize it).
     Find it on:  David Foster - David Foster - Love Theme from "St. Elmo's Fire"   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  12. "Love Train" performed by The O'Jays
    Disco hit from the 70s.
     Find it on:  The O'Jays - Back Stabbers - Love Train   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  13. "Men in Black" performed by Will Smith
    Not that great for the bridesmaids, but perfect for the groomsmen and ushers.
     Find it on:  Will Smith - Big Willie Style - Men In Black   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  14. "Theme From Mission Impossible" performed by Danny Elfman
     Find it on:  Danny Elfman - Mission Impossible - Main Title Theme   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  15. "Oh Yeah" performed by Yello
    This song has been in countless movies and tv shows. It is played anytime the director wants to illustrate an attraction or seduction.
     Find it on:  Yello - I Want My 80's Box! (Box Set) - Oh Yeah   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody
  16. Olympic Fanfare performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra
     Find it on:  Boston Pops Orchestra & John Williams - By Request - The Best of John Williams & the Boston Pops - Olympic Fanfare and Theme   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody
  17. "Only Time" performed by Enya
    Very traditional Enya type of song that is good for almost any portion of the grand entrance.
     Find it on:  Enya - A Day Without Rain - Only Time   Amazon CD   Sheetmusicplus
  18. "Peter Gunn Theme" performed by Various Artists
    Most people will recognize this tune, but probably won't know the name unless they have seen The Blues Brothers.
     Find it on:  West End Orchestra & Singers - Blues Brothers - Peter Gunn Theme   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody
  19. "Puttin' on the Ritz" performed by Fred Astaire
    "Puttin' on the Ritz was made famous by Fred Astaire, but the song was first performed by Clark Gable in Idiot's Delight. Trust me Astaire's version is better (and listed below) or consider Taco's modern version which is listed next.
     Find it on:  Fred Astaire - The Irving Berlin Songbook - Puttin' On The Ritz   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  20. "Puttin' on the Ritz" performed by Taco
    A modern (well 80s) and more upbeat version of the classic song. It is not available on CD (except very expensive used copies).
     Find it on:  Taco - Puttin' On the Ritz - EP - Puttin' On the Ritz   Amazon mp3s
  21. "Raiders March" by John Williams from Indiana Jones Trilogy
    This is the main theme from Indiana Jones.
     Find it on:  John Williams - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Raiders March   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  22. "Rock and Roll Pt. 2" performed by Gary Glitter
    A favorite for sports fans. This song is played at almost every sports event, but few people know its name.
     Find it on:  Gary Glitter - The Ultimate Gary Glitter - 25 Years of Hits - Rock and Roll, Pt. 2   Amazon CD   Rhapsody
  23. "Soul Bossa Nova" performed by Quincy Jones
    This is considered the theme song from Austin Powers (not to be confused with "Austin's Theme" on the original soundtrack.
     Find it on:  Quincy Jones & Quincy Jones & His Orchestra - Big Band Bossa Nova - Soul Bossa Nova   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  24. Star Wars Imperial March by John Williams
    I believe that if you use the Star Wars Main Theme, you should use this song (linked with Darth Vadar) for your parents entrance.
     Find it on:  John Williams - Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - The Imperial March   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody
  25. Star Wars Main Theme by John Williams
    If you're not familiar with this song, then you might as well scroll on by. However, if you use this for your grand entrance, you need to at least consider using the "Imperial March" when the in-laws enter.
     Find it on:  John Williams - John Williams - Greatest Hits (1969-1999) - Main Title (From "Star Wars")   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  26. "Stuck in the Middle With You" performed by Stealers Wheel
    An up tempo song for when you discover you have "clowns to the left of you" and "jokers to the right."
     Find it on:  Stealers Wheel - Pure 70's - Stuck in the Middle with You   Amazon CD   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  27. "Tequila" performed by The Champs
    Caution, this song may cause anyone forced to walk funny, or rather to walk/dance like Pee Wee Herman from Pee Wee's Big Adventure. For more information, check out our page on Best Musical Moments from the Movies.
     Find it on:  The Champs - Greatest Hits / Tequila - Tequila   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  28. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" performed by The Tokens
    Anyone who didn't know this song from the 60s, will recognize it from The Lion King.
     Find it on:  The Tokens - Oldies Are Now - The Lion Sleeps Tonight   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  29. "The Power of Love" performed by Huey Lewis & the News
    Don't confuse this 80s rock song with Celine Dion's hit. This was part of the Back to the Future soundtrack.
     Find it on:  Huey Lewis & The News - Greatest Hits: Huey Lewis & The News - The Power of Love   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  30. "The Wedding Song (There Is Love)" performed by Mary MacGregor or Peter, Paul, and Mary
    There is another instrumental version by Kenny G.
     Find it on:  Peter, Paul And Mary - The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary - Wedding Song (There Is Love)   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  31. "This Will Be" performed by Natalie Cole
    Cole's debut hit, upbeat R&B, it has appeared in at least seven movies including While You Were Sleeping and Must Love Dogs.
     Find it on:  Natalie Cole - Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 - This Will Be (An Everlasting love)   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  32. "Walk This Way" by Run-D.M.C & Aerosmith
    Aerosmith first did this song in 1977, but it became a hip-hop hit when they remade it with Run-D.M.C.
     Find it on:  Run-DMC - Run-DMC: Greatest Hits - Walk This Way   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody
  33. "We Are Family" performed by Sister Sledge
    Perfect song if your bridal party is full of siblings and cousins, or if you are simply very close.
     Find it on:  Sister Sledge - The Essentials: Sister Sledge - We Are Family   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  34. "Welcome to the Jungle" performed by Guns N' Roses
    An 80s rock song that screams (almost literally) party time.
     Find it on:  Guns N' Roses - Greatest Hits (US Version) - Welcome to the Jungle   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  35. "Who Let the Dogs Out" performed by Baha Men
     Find it on:  Baha Men - Who Let the Dogs Out - Who Let the Dogs Out   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  36. "Wipe Out" performed by the Surfaris
    A very fast song that is associated with the beach and summer (and Dirty Dancing).
     Find it on:  The Surfaris - The Sunshine Collection - Wipe Out   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s
  37. Woke up this Morning" performed by A3
    This is the The Sopranos Theme Song
     Find it on:  A3 - Exile on Coldharbour Lane - Woke Up This Morning   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  38. "You Shook Me All Night Long" performed by AC/DC
    AC/DC does not currently offer any of its songs as downloads. But the CD is good enough to consider purchasing.
     Find it on:  Amazon CD   Sheetmusicplus
  39. "You're The First, The Last, My Everything" performed by Barry White
    Popular for the first dance and other moments during the wedding ceremony, it also works good for the bridal couple's entrance.
     Find it on:  Barry White - Barry White's Greatest Hits - You're the First, the Last, My Everything   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  40. "Zombie Nation" performed by Kernkraft
    A popular techno dance song played frequently at sporting events.
     Find it on:  Zombie Nation - Kernkraft 400 - EP - Kernkraft 400   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus


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