Processional Songs: Walk in Love & Elevate Your Wedding Ceremony

Updated on June 12, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)

The processional song sets the mood for the entire wedding ceremony. It makes a statement about you as a wedding couple;  not just as a bride.

I’ve talked to wedding couples through social groups and analyzed hundreds of wedding DJs’ playlists across the U.S. that provide ceremony music.

I selected a list just for you of the most popular and unique processional songs for walking down the aisle.

New Processional Songs

1. “Marry You” by Tayler Holder (Country – 2023)
2. “All My Love” by Cathartic Fall (Folk – 2023)
3. “Wildest Dreams (Cover)” by Dallas String Quartet (Classical – 2022)
4. “I Just Love You (Reimagined for Piano)” by Roo Panes, Philip Daniel (Classical – 2022)
5. “Feels Like Home” by Bridesmaids Quartet (Classical – 2022)
6. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Anne Akiko Meyers & Jason Vieaux (Classical – 2022)
7. “Yellow” by Virgo Rising (New Age – 2022)
8. “World Before You” by Lauren Duski (Country – 2022)
9. “Take My Name (Wedding Version)” by Parmalee (Country – 2022)
10. “Songbird” by Rita Wilson, Josh Groban (Pop – 2022)

Trending Songs To Walk Down The Aisle

1. “A Thousand Years” by The Piano Guys (Classical – 2017)
2. “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Haley Reinhart (Pop – 2015)
3. “I Get To Love You” by Ruelle (Singer-Songwriter – 2015)
4. “Here Comes The Sun” by the Beatles (Rock – 1969)
5. “Turning Page (Instrumental)” by Sleeping At Last (Alternative – 2012)
6. “Marry Me” by Train (Pop – 2009)
7. “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri (Pop – 2011)
8. “Canon In D” by Pachelbel (Classical – 1680)
9. “Wildest Dreams” by Taylor Swift (Pop – 2014)
10. “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran (Pop – 2017)

Every couple’s music tastes are different.

Thus, I selected wedding processional songs that include many different genres such as classical, jazz, country, rock, indie, new age, and more.

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Instrumental Classical Tracks

I Just Love You (Reimagined for Piano) – Roo Panes, Philip Daniel

Released in 2022, Genre: Classical

An instrumental cover of the popular folk love song y Roo Panes.

Feels Like Home – Bridesmaids Quartet

Released in 2022, Genre: Classical

An instrumental cover of the popular wedding love song by Chantal Kreviazuk.

Young and Beautiful – Ashot Dumanyan

Released in 2022, Genre: Classical

A violin and piano cover of the Lana Del Rey song that talks about loving each other even when you are old.

Wildest Dreams (Cover) – Dallas String Quartet

Released in 2022, Genre: Classical

A string cover of Taylor Swift’s song. A popular selection for Bridgerton fans.

Hold My Hand (Lady Gaga) [Piano Arrangement] – Alexandre Pachabezian

Released in 2022, Genre: Classical

A piano cover of the love theme for the new Top Gun movie Maverick.

Can’t Help Falling in Love – Anne Akiko Meyers & Jason Vieaux

Released in 2022, Genre: Classical

A beautiful instrumental of the popular Elvis Presley love song.

You Are The Reason – The Piano Guys & Dallas String Quartet

Released in 2021, Genre: Classical

A cover of the popular Calum Scott love song saying to each other you are the reason you live.

Disney Medley – 40 Fingers

Released in 2019, Genre: Classical

A fun instrumental collection of songs made popular by Disney.

Canon in D – Brooklyn Duo

Released in 2019, Genre: Classical

A piano and cello cover of the traditional wedding song by Pachelbel.

River Flows in You – Hauser

Released in 2019, Genre: Classical

A cello cover of the song by Yiruma expresses the feeling of falling in love.

Wildest Dreams – Duomo

Released in 2018, Genre: Classical

The song was actually in the Bridgerton series during Daphne and Simon’s honeymoon.

Can’t Help Falling In Love – Daniel Jang

Released in 2018, Genre: Classical

A violin cover of Elvis Presley’s love song.

A Thousand Years – The Piano Guys

Released in 2017, Genre: Classical

A very popular tune selected for wedding processionals. The original by Christina Perri was featured in the Twilight Saga.

All I Want Is You – Vitamin String Quartet

Released in 2000, Genre: Classical

A cover of the rock love ballad by U2.

Highland Cathedral – Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

Released in 1998, Genre: Classical

A song featuring bagpipes that would signify that you have arrived and please stand.

Jurassic Park Theme – John Williams

Released in 1993, Genre: Classical

Movie fans love this instrumental song to play as they walk down the aisle.

Gabriel’s Oboe – Ennio Morricone

Released in 1986, Genre: Classical

A very classy song to play as you or your wedding party process down the aisle.

Coronation March – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Released in 1891, Genre: Classical

A very dramatic classical song to announce the wedding has started.

The Prince of Denmark’s March – Jeremiah Clarke

Released in the 1700s, Genre: Classical

A song you would expect in the times of Robin Hood that is still appropriate today featuring a horn.

Air On The G String – Johann S Bach

Released in the 1700s, Genre: Classical

A very romantic traditional processional song as you glide and make your way to the altar.

Once you select the processional song, there is another song to have for your ceremony. Pick your wedding songs to walk out after the ceremony.

Country Favorites

World Before You – Lauren Duski

Released in 2022, Genre: Country

A love story describing how someone made their life new and wonderful after they came into your life.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “You said hello out of the blue / Brought me to life, made everything brand new / Ooh, I don’t remember the world before you”

Love Makes You Blind (Acoustic Version) – Kaylee Rose

Released in 2022, Genre: Country

Just a girl and a guitar expressing how she feels being in love.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I’ll never know why / You see me in this light / But I thank God every day every night / Boy, loves make you blind”

Take My Name (Wedding Version) – Parmalee

Released in 2022, Genre: Country

What better way to walk to your new life partner than to express taking their name?

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “So take my hand, let me make you mine / I’m through waiting, taking my time / Never felt like this before / Take my name and make it yours”

Growing Old With You – Restless Road

Released in 2022, Genre: Country

A song telling a story about building a life together.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “We’ll build this home together / Weather any storm / And as the years keep rolling on / You’ll be right where I belong”

Walk in a Room (Reimagined) – Muscadine Bloodline

Released in 2021, Genre: Country

A song about how your lover feels every time they see you and are in love with you.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “My heart starts to beat, out of my chest / Harder and harder the closer you get / Baby, I fall, every time you walk in a room”

I Love You More – Avery Anna

Released in 2021, Genre: Country

A love story about how she realizes their relationship won’t be perfect but their love will overcome all.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “No it won’t be perfect, but / On the worst of our days / That’s what I mean when I say / I love you more”

So in Love With You – Jonny Houlihan

Released in 2020, Genre: Country

A song about wanting to spend the rest of your life together in love.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I wanna breathe life into everything that we do / ‘Cause baby, I’m so in love with you / I wanna grow old with you”

I Prayed for You – 4th + Main

Released in 2019, Genre: Country

An acapella cover of the Matt Stell song speaks about how you didn’t know how much you needed someone.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “It’s hard to imagine, bigger than I could fathom / I didn’t know you from Adam, but I prayed for you”

10,000 Hours (Piano Remix) – Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber

Released in 2019, Genre: Country

A slowed-down acapella and piano version about wanting to spend the rest of your lives together and loving each other.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “If it’s ten thousand hours or the rest of my life / I’m gonna love you”

Made for You – Jake Owen

Released in 2019, Genre: Country

A love song about how you are made for each other.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Oh like a ship without a sea / Or a song without a melody / I don’t know where I’d be or what I’d do / ‘Cause I was made for you”

Speechless – Dan + Shay

Released in 2018, Genre: Country

Ironically selected for your lover waiting for you at the altar and they are speechless when they see you.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “What it’s doin’ to me, ain’t a secret / ‘Cause watchin’ you is all that I can do / And I’m speechless”

In Case You Didn’t Know – Brett Young

Released in 2017, Genre: Country

An expression of love that you emphatically love your bride or groom.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “In case you didn’t know / Baby, I’m crazy ’bout you / And I would be lyin’ if I said / That I could live this life without you”

Yours (Wedding Edition) – Russell Dickerson

Released in 2017, Genre: Country

A song about being thankful that you found each other.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I came to life when I first kissed you / The best me has his arms around you / You make me better than I was before / Thank God I’m yours”

From the Ground Up – Dan + Shay

Released in 2016, Genre: Country

A song giving thanks to previous generations and building your love for each other over a lifetime.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “And we’ll build this love from the ground up / For worse or for better / And I will be all you need / Beside you, I’ll stand through the good and the bad”

Bless The Broken Road – Rascal Flatts

Released in 2004, Genre: Country

A love story about life’s journey to each other and being thankful to find each other.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “This much I know is true / That God blessed the broken road / That led me straight to you”

From This Moment On – Shania Twain feat. Bryan White

Released in 1997, Genre: Country

A beautiful duet confessing that you will love each forever and a day.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “You’re the reason I believe in love / And you’re the answer to my prayers from up above / All we need is just the two of us / My dreams came true because of you”

A very common event during the wedding ceremony is a unity ceremony. This is to symbolize two becoming one. Pick a song to play for your wedding unity ceremony.

Romantic R&B Hits

Angel (Acoustic) – Ric Hassani

Released in 2022, Genre: R&B

A song about finding your true love.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I might lose sleep tonight / ‘Cause finally my dream has come true / I was created for you / You are my angel”

Is This Love – Allen Stone

Released in 2021, Genre: R&B

A soulful interpretation of Bob Marley’s hit about wanting to love someone.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “So I throw my cards on your table / See: I wanna love ya, I wanna love and treat ya / love and treat ya right”

Today I Do – Tamia

Released in 2018, Genre: R&B

A song expressing your love for your lover in front of family and friends.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I don’t have to think before I answer / ‘Cause your love erased all the questions for me / So here I stand, baby this isn’t pretend / Oh, today I do”

I Choose You (Acoustic) – Kiana Ledé

Released in 2017, Genre: R&B

A love song telling the world who you choose to spend the rest of your life with.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I’m good on my own, but with you, I’m something else / You’re telling me to choose up, but I already choose you”

Why I Love You – MAJOR.

Released in 2016, Genre: R&B

A love dedication letting them know you love them.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Every moment that you smile chases all of the pain away / Forever and a while in my heart is where you’ll stay”

All Of Me – John Legend

Released in 2013, Genre: R&B

A modern love song that will last a lifetime.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Give your all to me / I’ll give my all to you / You’re my end and my beginnin’ / Even when I lose, I’m winnin'”

Forever – Jaheim

Released in 2001, Genre: R&B

A soulful love song message about loving each other forever.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Forever the love I have for you will last forever / Loving you always / Forever my love for you won’t change / Girl loving you is the best thing I can do”

If you will have your wedding ceremony in a church, get clegy approved church music ideas.

Popular Pop Tunes

Songbird – Eva Cassidy, London Symphony Orchestra & Christopher Willis

Released in 2022, Genre: Pop

A pop and classical combination to a beautiful cover of the Fleetwood Mac song.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “And the songbirds keep singing like they know the score / And I love you, I love you, I love you / Like never before”

Marry Me – Tommee Profitt, Fleurie

Released in 2022, Genre: Pop

A beautiful acoustic cover of the popular wedding song by Train.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I promise to sing to you / When all the music dies / Marry me today and every day”

Songbird – Rita Wilson, Josh Groban

Released in 2022, Genre: Pop

A pop vocal cover of the love song first released by Fleetwood Mac.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “And the songbirds keep singing / Like they know the score / And I love you / I love you”

What Dreams Are Made Of – Brent Morgan

Released in 2022, Genre: Pop

A cover of a song from The Lizzie McGuire Movie that signifies that your dreams are coming true.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I’ve got somewhere I belong / I’ve got somebody to love / This is what dreams are made of”

Marry Me (Ballad) – Jennifer Lopez, Maluma

Released in 2022, Genre: Pop

A song from the movie Marry Me that tells a wedding love story.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Church bells let ’em ring, ring, ring / This queen need a king, king, king / For life, for life, for life”

love is just a word – Jasmine Thompson, Calum Scott

Released in 2021, Genre: Pop

A love expressing how the other is the best part of you and how much you need the other.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “You’re everything to me / The better part of me”

Imagine (Acoustic) – Ben Platt

Released in 2021, Genre: Pop

A love song describing how you cannot live without your life partner.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “If something happened, don’t know what I’d do / I can’t imagine / I can’t imagine my life without you”

Unconditionally – Caleb and Kelsey

Released in 2021, Genre: Pop

A cover of the Katy Perry song that is a loving duet and how much you love each other.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “There is no fear now / Let go and just be free / I will love you unconditionally”

loving you – Mahogany Lox

Released in 2021, Genre: Pop

A song that will not e played at every wedding and expresses how happy you are that you found each other.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “You’re my sunshine and my moonlight / Light up my world, you make it so bright / And every day that I’m around ya / It makes me happy that I found ya”

Can’t Help Falling In Love – Music Travel Love

Released in 2021, Genre: Pop

An acoustic cover of the Elvis Presley love song.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Oh, take my whole life too / Oh, for I can’t help / Falling in love with you”

You’re the One That I Want – Dylan Rockoff with Caroline Kole

Released in 2019, Genre: Pop

A slower cover of the song made popular in Grease.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “You’re the one that I want (You are the one I want) / Ooh, ooh, ooh / You’re the one that I want (You are the one I want)”

The Only One – Music Travel Love

Released in 2019, Genre: Pop

Not a cover but an original love song about dedicating your life to each other.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Don’t you know that I’ll always be there / Baby, I swear, ’till my days on this earth are done / You’re the only one”

Wedding Medley – Anthem Lights

Released in 2018, Genre: Pop

An acapella collage of wedding songs in case you cannot pick just one.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Marry Me / Today and every day”

Can’t Help Falling in Love – Kina Grannis

Released in 2018, Genre: Pop

The song was featured in the movie Crazy Rich Asians and became an instant processional hit.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “So take my hand / Take my whole life, too / For I can’t help falling in love with you”

Love Someone – Lukas Graham

Released in 2018, Genre: Pop

A love song about finding your one true love and loving them forever no matter what.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “You love the way I make you feel / Everything becomes so real / Don’t be scared, no, don’t be scared / ‘Cause you’re all I need”

Perfect Symphony – Ed Sheeran with Andrea Bocelli

Released in 2017, Genre: Pop

A mix of pop and opera on a remake of a classic wedding love song.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I will not give you up this time / But darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own / And in your eyes, you’re holding mine”

I Choose You – Sara Bareilles

Released in 2014, Genre: Pop

A fun mod-tempo song professing your love for each other.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Tell the world that we finally got it all right / I choose you / I will become yours and you will become mine / I choose you”

XO – John Mayer

Released in 2014, Genre: Pop

We all know XO signifies a kiss and hug. This song also professes your love for each other.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “In the darkest night / I’ll search through the crowd / Your face is all that I see / I’ll give you everything”

Yours – Ella Henderson

Released in 2014, Genre: Pop

A song about being ready for love and wanting to be together forever.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “And I know every day you say it / But I just want you to be sure / That I’m yours”

How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding

Released in 2013, Genre: Pop

A love song describing how you will love them forever.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “How long will I love you? / As long as stars are above you / And longer if I may”

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

Released in 2011, Genre: Pop

One of the most popular processional songs of all time because of the Twilight Saga and is played during the wedding.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Darling, don’t be afraid / I have loved you for a thousand years / I’ll love you for a thousand more”

I’m Yours – Jason Mraz

Released in 2008, Genre: Pop

What better way to tell someone you love them than by telling them that you are theirs?

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “There’s no need to complicate / Our time is short / This is our fate, I’m yours”

Instrumental songs are popular selections for wedding processionals. Check out our lists of popular violin wedding songs and popular wedding hits played on piano.

Unique Indie Songs

Made to Love You – Drew Angus

Released in 2021, Genre: Indie

If you like Ed Sheeran, You will love Angus and this love dedication that will not be played at every wedding.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “And oh it’s such a simple thing / I know just what I was made to do / I was made to love you”

Kiss the Girl – Brent Morgan

Released in 2021, Genre: Indie

A cover of the song in Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “You better do it soon, no time will be better / She don’t say a word / And she won’t say a word until you kiss the girl”

Anything – JJ Heller

Released in 2021, Genre: Indie

A love song from you to your life partner letting them know that you would do anything to have them in your life.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I’d give up anything for you / But I would not give you up for anything”

All My Life – Sailr

Released in 2019, Genre: Indie

A love song to your lover telling them that you will love them for all of your life.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Whenever you start to feel like running / And you forget just who you are / Keep all these words close to your heart / I’m gonna love you all my life”

For a Lifetime – Ryann Darling feat. Cory Ard

Released in 2018, Genre: Indie

What better way to start out your wedding than by saying that you will love them for a lifetime?

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I know we’ve waited and we’ve prayed / And here we are / For a lifetime”

I Will Spend My Whole Life Loving You – Imaginary Future & Kina Grannis

Released in 2017, Genre: Indie

A beautiful duet love song letting each other know you want to spend the rest of your life with each other.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Oh believe me / I’ve been counting my stars / Cause I will spend my whole life / Loving you”

I Get To Love You – Ruelle

Released in 2016, Genre: Indie

This is one of the most popular modern processional songs and says you get to love your ride or die forever.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Whatever may come, your heart I will choose / Forever I’m yours, forever I do / I get to love you”

Take My Hand (The Wedding Song) – Emily Hackett feat. Will Anderson

Released in 2014, Genre: Indie

A popular unity song that can also mark the beginning of your commitment to love each other in marriage.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “So gimme your word / And I’ll give you all I’ve got / No, we don’t have much / But it sure feels like a lot”

Bright – Echosmith

Released in 2013, Genre: Indie

A fun mid-tempo love song telling a story of how happy you are in love.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “And I see colors in a different way / You make what doesn’t matter fade to grey / Life is good and that’s the way it should be”

Non-Traditional Folk Selections

The First Time – The Brave Collide

Released in 2022, Genre: Folk

A very romantic love song marking the beginning of your new life.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “It’s gonna be you for the rest of my life / It’s gonna be you”

When You Love Someone (Live) – Gretchen Peters

Released in 2022, Genre: Folk

A cover of the love song first released by Bryan Adams about what it means to be in love.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “You’d risk it all / No matter what may come / When you love someone”

Marry Me – The Wicks

Released in 2021, Genre: Folk

A love story about your wedding day.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Marry me in the nighttime / When all of the stars fall away”

Someone Like Me – Julia Westlin

Released in 2021, Genre: Folk

A love song about surrendering yourself to another on your wedding day.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I’m lost, hopelessly, I surrender all I got / Just like a fairytale, about / Someone like you and Someone like me”

Steal My Heart Away – The Paper Kites, Ainslie Wills

Released in 2021, Genre: Folk

A love song about being in love.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “‘Cause you / Steal my heart away / Every time / Right down the line”

No Matter Where You Are (Wedding Version) – Us The Duo

Released in 2020, Genre: Folk

A love dedication letting someone know that you will be there for them forever.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I’ll take care of you / And love you just because / You and I are better than forever / Nothing can stop us”

I Chose You – Caleb Edens

Released in 2019, Genre: Folk

An upbeat love song talking about choosing to spend the rest of your lives together.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “So when the world around us falls, I’ll pick you up like overalls / Romanticize life in 60 years / Singing we’ll grow young together, die in love together”

Heavenly Day – Patty Griffin

Released in 2013, Genre: Folk

A song that describes the meaning behind two becoming one on your wedding day.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Oh because right now is only thing / That all that we really have to do / Is have ourselves, a heavenly day”

I Do – Colbie Caillat

Released in 2011, Genre: Folk

An uptempo love song that lets your other half know that you are about to say “I Do”.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Maybe yes and maybe no / I can’t live without it, I can’t let it go / Ooh, I did, I get myself into / You make we wanna say I do”

First Day Of My Life – Bright Eyes

Released in 2005, Genre: Folk

An uptempo love song that lets your other half know that you are about to say “I Do”.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “And you said / “This is the first day of my life / I’m glad I didn’t die before I met you / But now I don’t care, I could go anywhere with you”

If you want a processional song specific to your role, see our list of favorite bride processional songs and favorite songs for grooms to walk down the aisle.

Emotional Rock Tracks

The One – Kodaline

Released in 2015, Genre: Rock

What better way to let someone know that they are “the one” for you?

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “‘Cause our two / Hearts will make it easy / Joining up the pieces / Together making one”

Wedding Song (Acoustic) – Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Released in 2013, Genre: Rock

A very personal and romantic love song.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “In flames, I sleep soundly / With angels around me / I lay at your feet / You’re the breath that I breathe”

Never Stop (Wedding Version) – SafetySuit

Released in 2015, Genre: Rock

A love dedication letting your lover know that you will never stop loving them.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “And with this love song to you / It’s not a momentary phase / You are my life, I don’t deserve you / But you love me just the same”

Marry Me – Train

Released in 2010, Genre: Rock

The first forever question is the proposal and the second is at your wedding. This song asks the questions too.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “You wear white and I’ll wear out the words I love you / And you’re beautiful / Now that the wait is over / And love and has finally showed her my way / Marry me”

You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

Released in 2008, Genre: Rock

A bluesy love song letting everyone know you found the best thing that happened to you.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “It’s like you see right through me / And make it easier / You please me, you don’t even have to try / Oh, because / You are the best thing”

Better Together – Jack Johnson

Released in 2005, Genre: Rock

How awesome it is that you are better together than apart!

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “It’s not always easy and / Sometimes life can be deceiving / I’ll tell you one thing, it’s always better when we’re together”

Bittersweet Symphony – The Verve

Released in 1997, Genre: Rock

The song is about the highs and lows of life including love.

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I’ll take you down the only road I’ve ever been down / You know the one that takes you to the places where all the veins meet”

Your wedding party could enter the wedding ceremony with their own song. See our list of bridesmaids processional songs and groomsmen processional songs.

Misc Genre Moodsetters

Pachelbel’s Canon in D – Danny Wright

Released in 2022, Genre: New Age

A piano playing one of the most popular wedding songs of all time.

Wagner’s Bridal Chorus – Keun Young

Released in 2022, Genre: New Age

A piano rendition of the famous wedding song more commonly known as “Here Comes The Bride”.

Yellow – Virgo Rising

Released in 2022, Genre: New Age

A guitar cover of the love song first released by Coldplay.

In My Life – Kevin Kern

Released in 2022, Genre: New Age

A piano cover of the famous song by The Beatles about past friends.

Make You Feel My Love (Acoustic Instrumental) – Casper Esmann

Released in 2022, Genre: New Age

A cover of Garth Brooks’ song and again popularized by Adele.

Forrest Gump: Opening Theme – Mark Northam

Released in 2022, Genre: New Age

A song you can play to highlight your walk down the aisle with beautiful piano music and a nod to the movie.

The Chronicles of Narnia Main Theme – Patrik Pietschmann

Released in 2019, Genre: New Age

Another piano song from a popular movie that fits into any wedding theme.

Hand in Hand – David Arkenstone

Released in 2018, Genre: Celtic

A song featuring a harp for a romantic setting.

Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

Released in 1993, Genre: World

Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Somewhere over the rainbow / Bluebirds fly / And the dreams that you dream of / Dreams really do come true”

An upbeat song for a happy day sharing your love for each other and with friends and family.

If you are a big reader or movie buff, you may know the name, J.K. Rowling. See our list of Harry Potter wedding ceremony songs.

FAQs

Should I choose a traditional processional song?

There’s nothing wrong with traditional songs. If you like the expected then there are plenty of traditional songs to choose from. Traditional wedding processional songs listed below include “Wedding March” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “Trumpet Tune” by Henry Purcell, and “Canon In D Major” by Johann Pachelbel.

If you choose to shake things up, then choose a song that reinforces your theme. If you have a beach-themed wedding, we would suggest “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” sung by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. We have also included romantic pop songs which include “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys and “A Whole New World,” from the movie Aladdin.

What Is the best processional song?

Answer: “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley and other versions including Kina Grannis, Haley Reinhart, Music Travel Love, and Kacey Musgraves.

No matter your favorite music style or the theme of your wedding, you can definitely find a song on our list that will fit your needs. If you like country music, Zac Brown Band would be a good start. If you would like the processional to be more of a pomp and circumstance type of song, then consider The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.

Are you walking down the aisle?

Some brides choose not to walk down the aisle. There is a line of thinking that the whole concept of “giving the bride away” echoes the patriarchal society we live in. That’s totally fine. The bride and groom can both walk down the aisle – or the bride can walk alone.

If you choose to walk down the aisle, it’s traditionally accompanied by music. We call this the processional song. The processional is the start of the actual ceremony rituals. Yes, there is music played as guests meander in and take their seats. However, the first official ceremony song typically starts with the processional song.

If the bride would like a special song just for her and a different song for the wedding party, then you have two processional songs. This should be coordinated with your wedding planner and professional DJ. The wedding rehearsal is an important night for practicing the timing of this walk. If the song is too long, your DJ should help you choose how to edit the song.

A special song should also be considered for the recessional. The wedding couple starts the recessional after the announcement of the newly married couple to their guests the officiant. Then, the wedding party exits. The wedding party is followed by the wedding guests from the front to back rows. But, that’s another blog post.

But we’re a same-sex couple

Celebrate yourselves. This is what a wedding is all about. Why not both walk down the aisle? You can choose to walk together or each have a special person to walk with you — one person at a time. You can each have a song that speaks to your part in the marriage. Have fun with it.

Ultimately, the wedding is about you — the wedding couple. Its purpose is to celebrate your union with your closest friends and family. The song choice should be a fun part of your wedding planning.

Walk down the aisle to your favorite song

Walking to the altar from behind wedding guests to start the wedding ceremony is known as the processional.

This part of the ceremony is customarily set to music. When choosing a processional song, it is important to factor in who is walking down the aisle and how long the aisle is at the wedding venue. The people walking down the aisle could include the entire wedding party or just the bride. (Know the responsibilities of each member of the wedding party)

Music Sources:

• DJs’ Playlists
• Couples’ Playlists
• DJ Event Planner
• DJ Intelligence
• Amazon Best Sellers
• Billboard
• Spotify

Why trust Matthew Campbell?

DJ, Editor, Music Lover

Matthew (Matt) Campbell is the founder/editor of My Wedding Songs from his experience as a wedding DJ. He is the author of two wedding planners: ‘Wedding Songs Planner’ and ‘The Wedding Music Toolkit’. Matt is the host of the ‘Wedding Songs Podcast’. He shares music inspiration in his weekly newsletter the ‘Wedding MusicLetter’. His articles have been published on Rolling Stone, DJ Life Magazine, and DJ Times. Matt resides in the wedding capital of the world – Las Vegas.