The Best Wedding Grand Entrance Songs for 2027
Your grand entrance is your first big moment as a married couple.
The ceremony is over. Dinner is coming. The dance floor is waiting.
Now it is time to walk into your reception.
So what song should play?
The answer depends on the kind of entrance you want.
Do you want your guests screaming?
Do you want something romantic?
Do you want a huge party moment?
Or do you want something completely unexpected?
Here are some of the best wedding grand entrance songs for 2027.
What Makes a Great Grand Entrance Song?
A good entrance song needs to accomplish one very important thing:
Your guests should immediately know something exciting is happening.
Songs with recognizable intros, big beats, dramatic builds or instantly recognizable lyrics tend to work particularly well.
Your entrance song also needs to fit your personality.
Don't choose a song simply because someone online called it a “good wedding entrance song.”
Choose something that makes you want to walk into a room.
Fun and Upbeat Wedding Entrance Songs
If you want your entrance to immediately feel like a party, try:
“I Gotta Feeling” — The Black Eyed Peas
Still a classic for a reason.
“You Make My Dreams” — Hall & Oates
Fun, familiar and impossible to take too seriously.
“Crazy in Love” — Beyoncé
For couples who want an entrance with attitude.
“24K Magic” — Bruno Mars
Perfect for a flashy, high-energy entrance.
“Uptown Funk” — Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
A strong choice for a couple who wants to walk in to an instant party.
“Feel So Close” — Calvin Harris
Great for a modern reception with a big-energy entrance.
“The Man” — Aloe Blacc
Confident and upbeat without being the obvious choice.
Songs for a Romantic Grand Entrance
Not every entrance needs to be a party.
If you want your grand entrance to feel elegant and romantic, consider:
“Lover” — Taylor Swift
“You Are the Best Thing” — Ray LaMontagne
“This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” — Natalie Cole
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered” — Stevie Wonder
“Best Day of My Life” — American Authors
“You Make My Dreams” — Hall & Oates
“Lovely Day” — Bill Withers
“Crazy Little Thing Called Love” — Queen
These work particularly well if you want to transition from your entrance directly into dinner or your first dance.
Country Wedding Entrance Songs
Getting married in Missouri?
You might want a country entrance.
Some options:
“Here for the Party” — Gretchen Wilson
“Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” — Luke Bryan
“How We Roll” — Florida Georgia Line
“Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” — Big & Rich
“Good Time” — Alan Jackson
“Body Like a Back Road” — Sam Hunt
“Raise 'Em Up” — Keith Urban
“Any Man of Mine” — Shania Twain
“Friends in Low Places” — Garth Brooks
“Chicken Fried” — Zac Brown Band
You can also use a more romantic country song if you want the entrance to feel less like a party and more like a big reveal.
Rock and Alternative Entrance Songs
If country and Top 40 aren't really your thing, there are plenty of rock options.
Try:
“Mr. Brightside” — The Killers
“You Shook Me All Night Long” — AC/DC
“Are You Gonna Be My Girl” — Jet
“Song 2” — Blur
“Chelsea Dagger” — The Fratellis
“I Believe in a Thing Called Love” — The Darkness
“Shut Up and Dance” — WALK THE MOON
“The Middle” — Jimmy Eat World
“Don't Stop Me Now” — Queen
“My Own Worst Enemy” — Lit
A rock entrance can immediately tell your guests that this is not going to be a traditional ballroom wedding.
Songs for a Funny or Unexpected Entrance
Want your guests to laugh?
Lean into it.
You could enter to:
“The Imperial March” — John Williams
“I'm Too Sexy” — Right Said Fred
“SexyBack” — Justin Timberlake
“Another One Bites the Dust” — Queen
“I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)” — The Proclaimers
“Cotton Eye Joe” — Rednex
“Mambo No. 5” — Lou Bega
“Who Let the Dogs Out” — Baha Men
The key here is commitment.
If you're going to make the joke, make the entrance match it.
Should Your Wedding Party Have Their Own Entrance Songs?
They can.
Some couples choose one song for the entire wedding party and a separate song for the newlyweds.
Others give each couple in the wedding party a different song.
If you do individual songs, keep the clips short.
You do not need to play two full minutes of every song.
A few seconds can be enough to get the joke or personality across before moving to the next entrance.
How Long Should a Grand Entrance Song Be?
Usually, not very long.
The goal is to make the entrance exciting, not to make everyone stand around waiting for the next part of the reception.
Your DJ can edit the song so the biggest part of the chorus or hook hits exactly when you enter.
That can make a much bigger impact than simply pressing play at the beginning of a four-minute song.
Don't Forget the Announcement
The song is only part of the entrance.
Your DJ also needs to know:
Who is being introduced
The order of entrances
How you want your names announced
Whether you are being introduced as “Mr. and Mrs.” or by your first names
Whether you want a special introduction
Where everyone will stand
What happens immediately afterward
The music, microphone and timing all need to work together.
The Best Entrance Song Is the One That Feels Like You
Your grand entrance is not the time to worry about whether your song is technically a “wedding song.”
If you and your friends would lose your minds when the first notes hit, that's probably worth considering.
If you have a song you and your partner have always loved, use it.
If you want something dramatic, go dramatic.
If you want something ridiculous, go ridiculous.
And if you have absolutely no idea what you want, that's what your DJ is there for.
DJ Shark Attack provides wedding DJ services throughout Kansas City, St. Louis, Columbia and Missouri, helping couples choose the music, coordinate introductions and keep the reception moving from the first entrance to the final song.
Ready to make your grand entrance? Get a Quote from DJ Shark Attack.
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