The wedding ceremony has concluded, and you’re officially married. Congratulations!
Now it’s time for the fun part – the party! For many couples, the wedding reception is a big deal since it’s the first time they’re introduced as husband and wife.
There’s no shortage of wedding entrance ideas that will make that moment truly shine. But if you want to make a statement when you enter the reception hall, whether you want to make a splashy statement or a romantic interlude, music is the key to setting the stage.
How do you choose wedding reception entrance songs that make the right statement?
This guide will give you a few practical tips to choose the perfect musical score for your first time being introduced as a married couple.
Tips for Choosing a Wedding Reception Entrance Song
There are a few important songs to pick out for your reception, such as a first dance, mother-son dance, and father-daughter dance. The song you choose for your wedding reception entrance is just as important!
Don’t leave your grand entrance to chance. While the DJ might have ideas about what would suit you best, you should be the one who ultimately decides on the playlist. The bridal party can weigh in on their entrance song, but here are a few tips just for the bride and groom.
Choose Memorable Tunes
While some people might be into obscure indie music, the majority of your guests likely listen to the same few genres of music. If you want them to celebrate and sing along when you enter the reception venue, you should choose a song that everyone will know and appreciate from the first chords of its introduction.
Of course, that’s not to say that you have to play the song in its entirety. You could play just a clip of the song from the chorus or its most memorable bridge because your entrance may not take a full three to five minutes for an entire song.
Set the Mood for the Reception
Every couple has their own ideas about what makes a party fun. Some may prefer a more elegant arrangement with sophisticated dancing and snacks passed around on silver trays by caterers. On the other hand, some couples might prefer a raucous environment with lots of dancing, laughter, and silliness after all of the seriousness of the ceremony.
Your wedding reception entrance song should tie into the vibe that you want your guests to feel for the remainder of the evening.
Don’t Let the Bridal Party Overshadow You
Your bridesmaids and groomsmen will traditionally enter the venue before the bride and groom so that the happy couple can make a lasting impact. It’s all about building tension to create a memorable moment. Be careful that you don’t allow the bridal party music and energy to upstage the entrance the happy couple will make just moments later.
Pick a Theme
Maybe you want the entire day to flow together. If that’s the case, you may consider setting a theme for your music. You can keep all your music within the same genre or the same style. It all starts with the processional music and carries over smoothly into your reception.
It will let the guests know that something major is about to happen and give them a sense of anticipation.
Listen to the Lyrics
Last but not least, choose songs that are meaningful to you as a couple rather than a randomly selected pop song from the radio. Take the time to listen to the lyrics and note songs that stand out to you as representative of your relationship.
Save the most meaningful song for your first dance, but most couples have more than one that they want to incorporate into their big day.
25 Wedding Reception Entrance Song Ideas
Need a little inspiration to come up with the perfect song for your reception entrance? Consider some of these popular tunes. Even if you don’t end up selecting a song from this list, it might get those creative juices flowing and allow you to think of the perfect track.
- “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
- “All of Me” by John Legend
- “Everything” by Michael Bublé
- “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
- “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
- “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen
- “Let’s Get It Started” by The Black Eyed Peas
- “All You Need is Love” by the Beatles
- “You’re the One that I Want” by Grease
- “Marry You” by Bruno Mars
- “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Frankie Valli
- “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston
- “Sweet Child O’Mine” by Guns N’ Roses
- “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
- “We Found Love” by Rhianna ft. Calvin Harris
- “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker
- “You Look Good” by Lady A
- “Wonderwall” by Oasis
- “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder
- “My Girl” by The Temptations
- “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley
- “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain
- “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson
- “Sunshine of My Life” by Stevie Wonder
- “Love Story” by Taylor Swift
Capture the Moment on Film
So many tiny details go into planning your wedding – it’s a lot of hard work! After all that time and effort to make everything perfect, you deserve to enjoy and revisit those memories for decades to come. While your memories may blur and fade over time, a wedding film will last forever, preserving everything from the smallest moments to the grandest statements.
At Reverent Wedding Films, we specialize in cinematic storytelling that captures the magic of your big day on film so that you have it to look back on and treasure for the decades ahead. Our professional cinematographers give couples a priceless gift that they can share with their loved ones forever.
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