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Choosing wedding party songs can be overwhelming. With so many options out there, finding the right song for each moment of your wedding that will fit with your tastes as a couple can feel impossible. 

Here at Encore, we provide wedding bands for thousands of couples each year and are well-versed in curating wedding playlists. Below we have broken down the best wedding songs for each section of the wedding and across genres. From wedding party walk-in songs to country wedding songs, Encore has you covered. 

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Wedding Dance songs

Best Wedding Entrance Songs for Wedding Party

If you’re looking for a wedding song to walk down the aisle to, see below are top recommendations. 

  • “Marry You” by Bruno Mars

  • “A Sky Full of Stars” by Coldplay

  • “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley

  • “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles

  • “When We Were Young” by Adele

You can listen to the rest of the playlist here:  

 

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Wedding Party Recessional Songs

If you want to find the perfect song to celebrate your first steps as a couple, see below our top wedding recessional songs to help you go out with a bang. 

  • “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole

  • “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” by Stevie Wonder

  • “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane

  • “Beautiful Day” by U2

  • “Best Day of My Life” by American Authors

 

You can listen to the rest of the playlist here:  

 

Wedding Party Reception Entrance Songs

Want to make an entrance? Here are our favourite wedding reception entrance songs to help you get the party started. 

  • “Walk This Way” by Run-DMC and Aerosmith 

  • “Jump (For My Love)” by The Pointer Sisters

  • “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon

  • “Can’t Feel My Face” by The Weeknd

  • “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrel

You can listen to the rest of the playlist here:  

 

Classic Wedding Party Songs

If you want timeless songs that have stood the test of time, see below for our favourite classic wedding songs:

  • “You Make My Dreams” by Hall & Oates 

  • “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion

  • “Endless Love” by Lionel Richie

  • “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Frankie Valli 

  • “Your Song” by Elton John 

You can listen to the rest of the playlist here:  

 

2023 Wedding Party Songs

Want something fresher? Here are our top 2023 wedding song recommendations: 

  • “I, Carrion (Icarian)” by Hozier

  • “Smaller Acts,” by Zach Bryan

  • “We Might Even Be Falling In Love” by Victoria Monet and Bryson Tiler

  • “Nervous,” by John Legend

  • “Nonsense,” by Sabrina Carpenter

 

You can listen to the rest of the playlist here:  

 

Country Wedding Party Songs

If you country lover, here are the best country wedding songs for you:

  • “I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton

  • “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain

  • “Your Man” by Josh Turner

  • “It’s Your Love” by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

  • “Keeper of the Stars” by Tracy Byrd

You can listen to the rest of the playlist here:  

 

Bollywood Wedding Party Songs

If you’re looking for Bollywood songs for your wedding, here are our top picks: 

  • “Gerua” (Dilwale)

  • “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham)

  • “Suraj Hua Maddham” (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham)

  • “Samjhawan” ( Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania)

  • “Ban Ja Tu Meri Rani” (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham)

You can listen to the rest of the playlist here:  

Irish Wedding Party Songs

If have Irish roots or just love Irish music, here are are top recommendations for Irish wedding songs. 

  • “Galway Girl” by Steve Earle

  • “When You Say Nothing At All” by Ronan Keating

  • “A Rainy Night in Soho” by The Pogues

  • “My Lagan Love” by The Dubliners

  • “From Eden” by Hozier

You can listen to the rest of the playlist here:  

 

Inspired? Browse through our collection of wedding bands who can bring your favourite wedding songs to life. 

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