The best songs for the entrance of the bride and groom at the banquet

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Once they make their triumphant entrance to the banquet they will be much more relaxed and at ease. They have left behind the initial nervousness and excitement of the ceremony and now their only mission is to enjoy the banquet and party with their family and friends.

That's why the moment of the bride and groom's entrance to the wedding is so special and that's why it's so important to choose the best songs. Have you thought about it? Although your guests will welcome you with shouts and applause, a song in the background will always give a more exciting and personalized touch to the atmosphere.

What music to include?

Butterfly Banquets

Some brides and grooms enter the hall with a live orchestra or choreography included, while others are rather simple and choose a song from their playlist. In any case, whether you choose a movie entrance or something more sober, feel free to choose the song you like the most, the one that is in fashion or the one that identifies you for when it's time to go to the hall. At this stage do nothave to follow protocols and, as such, can use anything from an all-time classic to a more contemporary song.

If you are undecided and stuck on this item, here we leave you with a playlist of 40 songs to enter the banquet You'll find four categories and themes in both English and Spanish, so let's listen!

Classics of love

Think Pretty Pictures

Imagine entering the wedding hall with Frank Sinatra's voice in the background. You'll feel like you're in a movie from the 60's in Old Hollywood. And it is proven that music transports you to a magical universe and what better than with romantic classics.

  • 1. The way you look tonight - Frank Sinatra
  • 2. When a man loves a woman - Percy Sledge
  • 3. Can you feel the love tonight - Elton John
  • 4. Can't help falling in love - Elvis Presley
  • 5. Endless love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
  • 6. Real love - The Beatles
  • 7. Love is in the air - John Paul Young
  • 8. Unchained melody - The Righteous Brothers
  • 9. Can't take my eyes off you - Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons
  • 10. You're the first, the last, my everything - Barry White

Songs from movies

Freddy Lizama Photographs

We all have a movie that we watch over and over and over again, and many of those movies become a couple's favorite. Can you imagine walking into the wedding hall to the beat of Dirty Dancing? And I'm sure you've even danced to the movie's signature step in private.

  • 11. (Everything I do) I do it for you - Bryan Adams - Robin Hood
  • 12. My heart will go on - Celine Dion - Titanic
  • 13. I'm kissing you - Des'ree - Romeo & Juliet
  • 14. Love is all around - Wet Wet Wet - Four Weddings and a Funeral
  • 15. I don't wanna miss a thing - Aerosmith - Armageddon
  • 16. When you say nothing at all - Ronan Keating - Nothing hill
  • 17. Love you till the end - The Pogues - P.S.I love you
  • 18. (I've had) The time of my life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes - Dirty Dancing
  • 19. Kiss from a rose - Seal - Batman forever
  • 20. A whole new world - Alan Menken & Tim Rice - Aladdin

Contemporary Anglo Romantic

Cristóbal Merino

When the music video for a song is just the band making a surprise entrance to a wedding reception, it's almost certain to become THE song for that triumphant entrance. Or maybe you're in love with Coldplay's lyrics and of course, it will become your theme song. There are many options, it's up to you to choose the one that makes the most sense for you as a couple.

  • 21. Sugar - Maroon 5
  • 22. Everything - Michael Bublé
  • 23. Marry you - Bruno Mars
  • 24. Thinking out loud - Ed Sheeran
  • 25. A thousand years - Christina Perri
  • 26. All of me - John Legend
  • 27. Magic - Coldplay
  • 28. Mirrors - Justin Timberlake
  • 29. Bleeding love - Leona Lewis
  • 30. I'm yours - Jason Mraz

AM Ballads in Spanish

Yeimmy Velasquez

If you consider yourself a romantic couple and a fan of Spanish ballads, then you have a clear idea of what music you'll start your wedding with. And let's be honest, growing up listening to Chayanne is something that will last a lifetime and is a must for every wedding party.

  • 31. I Will Love You - Miguel Bosé
  • 32. I love you - Chayanne
  • 33. You - Shakira
  • 34. Loving you is a pleasure - Luis Miguel
  • 35. For Your Love - Juanes
  • 36. My Blessing - Juan Luis Guerra
  • 37. Between your wings - Camila
  • 38. You Came - Luis Fonsi & Juan Luis Guerra
  • 39. Come into my life - No flag
  • 40. Simply You - Cristián Castro

Your guests will be anxious and happy to see you arrive and start celebrating the beginning of this new stage, and what better than with a song that invites them to enjoy!

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.