The Processional
The processional is the defining moment of your wedding day. Walking down the aisle, locking eyes with your groom and seeing the smiles and(/or) tears of your family and friends. You know you need the perfect song to walk down the aisle to at a moment like this. The processional marks the start of the ceremony, the grand entrance music. You must decide if you want something with lyrics or without, classical or contemporary, upbeat or subdued, the options are endless. Ultimately remember, it's
up to you. Don't worry what others might think about your choice, it's your day, choose what makes you happy.
During the processional a lot happens. One Possible Scenario …the parents of the groom and bride are seated with the bride's mother being seated last. The groom and his party join with the Officiant at the front awaiting the big moment. The bridesmaids then come down the aisle and then when all are in place, possibly the "special" selection of music begins and the bride and her escort make their way to the front.
Wedding Party Options
#1
Couples are paired up as they walk to the front.
#2
2Partner 2's attendants process to the front with the Officiant and parnter one's join them up there.
#3
All attendants make their way to the front in single file.
Bride/Groom & Groom/Bride Options
#4
Bride/Groom walks down the aisle with an escort
#5
Bride/Groom walks down the aisle alone.
#6
Couple walks together or meet half way.
#7
Groom/Bride Enters with Officiant and attendants
#8
Groom waits at front with Officiant while the attendants walk up the aisle
Sometimes the parents are included in the processional.
The music you choose for your processional can range from traditional to pop. The following songs are relaxed selections that will accompany any processional beautifully.
Wedding Processional Song List
Classic & Traditional
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride) – Wagner
Wedding March – Mendelssohn
Air on the G String – Bach
Ave Maria – Schubert / Bach-Gounod
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach
Trumpet Voluntary – Clarke
Romantic & Emotional (Crowd Favorites)
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
All of Me – John Legend (piano/acoustic)Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley / Kina Grannis
Lover – Taylor Swift (First Dance Remix)
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
You Are the Reason – Calum Scott
From This Moment On – Shania Twain
I Get to Love You – Ruelle
Speechless – Dan + Shay
Yours – Russell Dickerson
Heaven – Kane Brown
Modern / Trending
Golden Hour – JVKE
Until I Found You – Stephen Sanchez
Lover (instrumental versions trending hard)
Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur
10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber
Adore You – Harry Styles (acoustic)
Best Part – Daniel Caesar & H.E.R.
Conversations in the Dark – John Legend
Beyond – Leon Bridges
Love Someone – Lukas Graham
Indie / Alternative (cool, unique couples who want to stand out)
Bloom – The Paper Kites
First Day of My Life – Bright Eyes
Sea of Love – Cat Power
Flightless Bird, American Mouth – Iron & Wine
I Found – Amber Run
Holocene – Bon Iver
Anchor – Novo Amor
Grow Old With Me – Tom Odell
Such Great Heights – Iron & Wine version
Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Instrumental Covers (elevated + safe+ elegant)
(Great when couples want elegant but still modern)
Vitamin String Quartet (huge library)
Brooklyn Duo (VERY popular for ceremonies)
The Piano Guys
Simply Three
Duomo
Daniel Jang violin covers
Popular instrumental picks:
Perfect (string version)
A Thousand Years (piano)
Lover (violin/piano)
Can’t Help Falling in Love (instrumental)
Upbeat / Happy Energy (non-traditional entrances)
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder
You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates
Marry You – Bruno Mars
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Happy Together – The Turtles
Love on Top – Beyoncé
Walking on Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves
Country
Die a Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
Beautiful Crazy – Luke Combs
From the Ground Up – Dan + Shay
Made for You – Jake Owen
Forever After All – Luke Combs
God Gave Me You – Blake Shelton
Then – Brad Paisley
R&B / Soul (romantic + rich vibe)
At Last – Etta James
Best Part – Daniel Caesar & H.E.R.
L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
My Girl – The Temptations
Ribbon in the Sky – Stevie Wonder
Cinematic / Dramatic (big emotional moment)
Turning Page – Sleeping At Last
Experience – Ludovico Einaudi
Nuvole Bianche – Ludovico Einaudi
Time – Hans Zimmer
Concerning Hobbits – LOTR (fun + whimsical)
Game of Thrones Theme (instrumental)
Pro tip:
You can split the processional:
Wedding party: one song (slightly lighter)
Bride/partner: a more emotional “main” song
This creates a moment and feels way more intentional.