We would argue that probably the most significant wedding song moment is the bridal entrance. It’s when the wedding becomes truly real and you, your groom, and your guests all become overcome with emotion as time slows down for just a second.
It can be a hard task to select the right wedding song to express so much, so we’ve pulled together a list of 150 of the best wedding songs to walk down the aisle to, known for their beautiful lyrics, to help amplify the romance of your aisle walk with music.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SONG
There’s a lot to think about with all song choices, but the bridal entrance and songs to walk down the aisle to have their own requirements. Here are three insider tips to know about when selecting the chosen song.
MEDIUM
The first step is to get clear on the medium you’ll be using for the songs. Will there be instruments, a pianist, a singer, a friend or playlist that you have your heart set on? The medium that you decide on will help make a number of other choices more easily, so it’s important to decide on this upfront.
MEANING
You’ll remember the music and songs to walk down the aisle to for years to come, so your wedding songs should reflect your personalities as a couple and have meaning for both of you. Meaning can come in a few ways. Your bridal entrance song could express your feelings toward your partner: for example, do you feel like you are marrying your high school sweetheart, or has it taken a long and winding road to finally find true love? Your song could also reflect your life as a couple and even the blending of families, especially if you’ll be walking down the aisle with your father by your side which plays up the emotion. Or do you want to walk down the aisle to “your song”? Discuss the choice together to find the song that really speaks to you.
PACE
The actual pace of the wedding songs you select when walking down the aisle is a highly important component. You’ll need something with a slightly slower than normal pace so that you and your bridesmaids can walk comfortably down the aisle. If you have your heart set on a song that has a quick tempo, see if there’s a slower acoustic version available. It’s also worth working out when you want the song to fade so you can time your music to finish as you arrive in front of your partner.
150 OF THE BEST SONGS TO WALK DOWN THE AISLE TO:
- At Last – Etta James
- Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
- Songbird – Fleetwood Mac
- Harry Styles - Adore You
- The Joker & The Queen - Ed Sheeran feat. Taylor Swift
- Lucky – Jason Mraz ft. Colbie Caillat
- A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
- Canon in D – Pachelbel
- Your Song – Elton John
- I’m Kissing You – Des’ree
- Hold My Hand
- Leave the door open
- Make You Feel My Love – Adele
- Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
- I'll never not love you - Michael Buble
- Glasgow Love Theme – Craig Armstrong
- Butterfly Waltz – Brian Crain
- From This Moment On – Shania Twain & Bryan White
- What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
- Higher Love - James Vincent McMorrow
- The Secret Wedding (From “Braveheart”) – David Arkenstone featuring Kathleen Fisher
- Marry You – Bruno Mars
- Best Part - Daniel Caesaer featuring H.E.R
- Green Eyes – Coldplay
- Ave Maria - Schubert
- Air On the G String, from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 – J.S. Bach Orchestra
- Love Never Fails – Brandon Heath
- Iris – The Goo Goo Dolls
- Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
- Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from “Solomon” – Bela Banafalvi & Budapest Strings
- Paradise – Coldplay
- Tale As Old As Time (Instrumental) – Beauty and the Beast
- How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack
- The Dream of the Dolphin – Enigma
- All Of Me – John Legend
- This I Promise You – Ronan Keating
- Air – Handel’s Water Music
- Kiss from a Rose – Seal
- Amazing Day – Coldplay
- Turning Page – Sleeping At Last
- Feels Like Home – Edwina Hayes
- This I Swear – Nick Lachey
- Halo – Beyoncé
- Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
- Highland Cathedral – The Regimental Band of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
- No One – Alicia Keys
- The Rose – Bette Midler
- I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
- Chapel of Love – The Dixie Cups
- Romeo & Juliet : Act I, Scene XVIII, Gavotte – Valery Gergiev & London Symphony Orchestra
- Songbird – Oasis
- Superman Theme (”Superman” the Movie Theme) – Toners
- You Had Me From Hello – Bon Jovi
- Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
- A Whiter Shade of Pale – Procol Harum
- A Fifth Of Beethoven – Walter Murphy
- Falling In Love With You Again – Imelda May
- I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
- Rigaudon – Empire Brass & Michael Murray
- The One – Kodaline
- Time After Time – Eva Cassidy
- Us Against the World – Coldplay
- All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo
- I Love the Way You Love Me – John Michael Montgomery
- La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf
- Rhapsody On a Theme By Paganini, Op. 43: Introduction – Lang Lang, Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre & Valery Gergiev
- River Flows In You – Yiruma
- A Million Love Songs – Take That
- Can You Feel the Love Tonight – Elton John
- Celebration – Kool & the Gang
- Could I Have This Dance – Anne Murray
- Heaven – DJ Sammy & Yanou featuring Do
- On This Day – David Pomeranz
- (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
- Crystal – Fleetwood Mac
- Gabriel’s Oboe – Ennio Morricone
- Giving Myself – Jennifer Hudson
- I Fall Apart – Rory Gallagher
- If I Fall to Your Heart – Derwent Hannon
- (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
- Hallelujah - Pentatonix
- Better Together – Jack Johnson
- Hero – Enrique Iglesias
- Nothing’s Going to Stop Us Now – Starship
- Endless Love – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
- It Must Be Love – Madness
- Somewhere Only We Know - Lily Allen
- The Wonder of You – Elvis Presley
- You’ve Got the Love – Florence + the Machine
- Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Andy Williams
- Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
- The Reason – Hoobastank
- Marry Me - Train
- If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
- I Get the Sweetest Feeling – Jackie Wilson
- When You Say Nothing At All – Ronan Keating
- Lover - Taylor Swift
- I Found You – Alabama Shakes
- Everything – Michael Bublé
- We Have All The Time In The World – Louis Armstrong
- Everything – Mary J. Blige
- You’re All I Need to Get By – Aretha Franklin
- Angels – Robbie Williams
- I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
- Romeo and Juliet – The Killers
- Islands In the Stream – Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers
- How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – Marvin Gaye
- You’re Beautiful – James Blunt
- Moon River – Frank Sinatra
- She’s The One – Robbie Williams
- You Give Me Something – James Morrison
- The Look of Love – Dusty Springfield
- Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
- Tenerife Sea - Ed Sheeran
- Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden
- This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
- I’m Kissing You – Des’ree
- Run – Leona Lewis
- You Make It Real – James Morrison
- Love You ‘Till the End – The Pogues
- You’re Still the One – Shania Twain
- Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler
- Rich Man - Heart & Colours
- Songbird – Eva Cassidy
- Let There Be Love – Nat “King” Cole
- You Do Something to Me – Paul Weller
- Somewhere Over The Rainbow– Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
- Come What May – Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman
- You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
- One Day Like This – Elbow
- All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
- You’re the First, the Last, My Everything – Barry White
- A Moment Like This – Kelly Clarkson
- I Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
- The Luckiest – Ben Folds
- Perfect – Ed Sheeran
- Something – The Beatles
- Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
- Stand By Me – Ben E. King
- Kiss Me – Sixpence None The Richer
- Alone With Me - Vance Joy
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Diana Ross & The Supremes
- Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
- Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
- Daydream Believer – The Monkees
- Walking On Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves
- This Kind of Love – Sister Hazel
- Champagne Supernova – Oasis
- God Only Knows – The Beach Boys