Want to make an entrance on your wedding day? No matter your music taste or styles, we can help you choose the perfect song for you to walk down the aisle to.
Your wedding officially starts the moment you make your appearance and walk down the aisle. And since it will be the first time the congregation, and more importantly your groom, sees you on your special day you’ll want to make it feel truly special. Your choice of music can really sway the sentiment of the moment so let’s find out how to choose the best piece!
What is the significance of the music you walk down the aisle to ?
On top of marking the start of your celebrations, the moment you walk down the aisle you are also setting the tone for the day so your music choice should, yet again, reflect your personality and style.
For example, if you have planned a classic wedding and chosen an elegant, sweeping floor-length gown then it would be only right to walk down the aisle to an equally beautiful and sophisticated song. After all, your guests might be slightly taken aback if you skipped down the aisle to a cheesy pop tune!
We have compiled a list below of some of the most popular songs for walking down the aisle to, but know that the choice is endless.
You might pick some music that you feel expresses how you feel for your husband-to-be, or it could be a tune that fills you both with happy memories. (Don’t forget that you will have many more chances to remember and create special memories with some of your favourite ‘couples’ songs throughout the day, though, like during your first dance!)
What to consider when picking a song to accompany you down the aisle
It’s just as important to consider if the music you have in mind works well as a walking down the aisle piece. Is it a bit fast? Or too slow? Or is the tempo all off? Ideally, you want to glide down the aisle in harmony with the song’s rhythm. An unofficial rehearsal at home with your mates will be great for helping to figure this one out!
Aside from pace, another thing to be weary of is the meaning behind your song choice. Is it your special song, do some of the words resonate with you?
Popular walking down the aisle song choices
Your wedding day is one you’ll never forget, but there are certain moments that will surely stand out among the rest. Walking down the aisle is one of those ‘pinch me’ moments that you’ll probably remember vividly for the rest of your life – the nerves, the excitement, the fear… it’s possibly one of the most overwhelming parts of the day but also one of the most special!
And to channel all the feelings, you need some equally emotional music. Here are just some of the most popular pieces we’ve heard our couples walk down the aisle to as they set off to marry!
- Christina Perri – A thousand years
- Pachelbel – Canon in D
- Fleetwood Mac – Songbird
- The Beatles – Here comes the Sun
- Etta James – At Last
- Craig Armstrong – Glasgow Love Theme
- Carter Burwell – Bella’s Lullaby
- Yiruma – River Flows in You
- Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud / Perfect
- Chris Brown – Next To You
- Israel Kamakawiwo’ole / Over the Rainbow
- K-Ci & JoJo – All My Life
- Your song – Elton John
- All of Me – John Legend
- Beyonce – Halo
- Barry White – Your My First, My Last, My Everything
Alternative music choices
Of course, there’s no one song fits all when it comes to wedding music. Everybody is different and has a unique story to tell, so what if your love story can’t be told through mainstream pop, R’n’B or classical music?
There are some stunning country style processional tunes by the likes of Brett Young, Shania Twain and John Michael Montgomery as well as equally emotive indie songs by the Arctic Monkeys and Florence + The Machines. If you’re a fan of folk then The Weepies have a whole catalogue of love songs with an acoustic, pop-folk feel. And of course, we know some couples are metal heads through and through and choose songs by Metallica, Val Halen or Megadeth as their wedding march which can be surprisingly romantic!
As long as the music you choose is a reflection of who you are and your feelings, then it’ll be a beautiful and unforgettable moment.