Organizing a wedding is no easy task! There are so many things you need to think about – venue, vendors, decorations, etc. So, because your mind is so occupied with all these big decisions, sometimes you may forget about the smaller details. Some of these smaller details are music. First of all, you definitely need to make sure you are getting a DJ with a wedding experience. Someone like that will definitely know how to read the crowd and get people on the dance floor. However, even the best DJs need some guidelines. There are a few instances throughout a wedding where it is up to the bride and groom to pick the specific songs. This is why, in this article, we are focusing specifically on one of these moments. So, here is the definitive playlist of the best songs to walk down the aisle to.
Your walk down the aisle is a special moment and should be celebrated with a good song
What are the best songs to walk down the aisle to?
For this list, we have chosen some of the most popular songs heard around the world. We are going to provide many options – from classical to pop and rock. Whether you are looking for something more traditional, or something that will surprise your guests, explore this playlist. You will definitely be able to find the most suitable song for yourself and for the vibe of your whole wedding.
Consider what you want the vibe of the wedding to be
Classic songs to walk down the aisle to
- Bridal chorus – Wagner (needless to say this is the most traditional song, used by brides all over the world)
- Ave verum corpus – Mozart
- Ave Maria – Bach
- Canon in D – Pachelbel
- The Swan – Saint-Saens
The first thing you should do as you walk down the aisle is look at your future husband – his reaction is something you will remember forever
Traditional slow wedding entrance songs
- At last – Etta James
- Wonderful tonight – Eric Clapton
- Kiss from a rose – Seal
- La vie en rose – Edith Piaf
- Can you feel the love tonight – Elton John
- Can’t help falling in love – Elvis Presley
- Endless love – Lionel Richie and Diana Ross
- Moon river – Frank Sinatra
- Have I told you lately – Tony Benett
- The book of love – Peter Gabriel
- Come rain or come shine – Ray Charles
- Beautiful in white – Shane Filan
- She – Charles Aznavour
- You had me from hello – Bon Jovi
- This I promise you – Ronan Keating
Having your father walking you down the aisle is one of the best feelings in the world
Alternative bride walking down the aisle songs
- Wedding song – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- Marry me – Train
- Love is a battlefield – Pat Benatar
- Baby I love you – The Ramones
- Never tear us apart – Paloma Faith
- Come away with me – Norah Jones
- Never let me go – Florence + The Machine
- Songbird – Fleetwood Mac
- Sea of love – Phil Phillips
- Stand by me – Ben E King
Your entrance song sets the mood for your whole wedding
Fun and unique walking down the aisle songs
- Marry you – Bruno Mars
- Just the way you are – Bruno Mars
- XO – John Mayer
- Thinking out loud – Ed Sheeran
- Lucky – Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat
- Bubbly – Colbie Calliat
- I’m yours – Jason Mraz
- Paradise – Coldplay
- Eye of the tiger – Survivor
- Chapel of love – Dixie Cups
- Celebration – Kool & The Gang
- Take my hand (The wedding song) – Emily Hackett and Will Anderson
- Sugar – Maroon 5
- She’s got this thing about her – Chris Young
- Beautiful crazy – Luke Combs
This is a moment you will cherish forever
You can also use Crazy Love by Van Morrison
Or Hearts don’t break around here by the king of love songs – Ed Sheeran
I found love by BeBe & CeCe Winans
Perfect by Ed Sheeran has become one of the most popular wedding songs
Walking your child down the aisle is the most wholesome moment
You can have a cool song playing as you and your new hubby leave the ceremony as Mr and Mrs
The gorgeous Meghan Markle walking down the aisle
There are so many good songs to choose from
