The Best Wedding Entrance Songs (Something for Everyone)
- DJ Mico Migliarese
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
The grand entrances shift the energy of your wedding from a chill mix and mingle to a full on celebration.
The doors open. The energy peaks. We set the tone for the night.
As a wedding DJ based in Calgary, I’ve learned which songs actually get people fired up — and which ones are best for solo listening.
Whether it’s for the couple or the wedding party, here is a guide to help you choose the entrance songs that best fit your vibe.
Feel free to have a listen to my Spotify playlist while you browse.
Feel-Good & Euphoric
These are joyful. Inclusive. Uplifting and light-hearted.
Perfect if you want everyone smiling immediately.
Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield
Cue it at: “Feel the rain on your skin…” — or a bit before, if you want a bit of build up during the MC intro. Instant clapping. Instant joy.
You Make My Dreams (Come True) – Hall & Oates
Play it right on the hook. It’s euphoric, classic and wholesome in the best way.
Love Story – Taylor Swift
That chorus hits and the whole room feels it. These songs work because:
✔ Multiple generations recognize them
✔ They feel celebratory, not chaotic
✔ They give the room time to unite
High-Energy EDM
Unleash the bass. Full send.
Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix) – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Start at 0:58 when that distorted electro synth hits. Every millennial in the room knows what’s coming. Project X vibes.
Sandstorm – Darude
Lightening in a bottle. Crack it open at 0:14, let the beat build up until one of the biggest drops ever made hits at the 30 second mark.
Gimme Gimme – Kevin McKay (Remix)
Stylish, clubby, modern. Great for a confident wedding party entrance.
These are perfect for couples and crowds who love some good electronic music. Plenty more examples, maybe you have some EDM anthems that mean a lot to you personally.
Rock Anthems
Stadium music. Beloved in Canada. Easy for all kinds of people to join in.
We Will Rock You – Queen
Slower build. Stomp-stomp-clap. All generations know it.
Thunderstruck – AC/DC
Instant intensity. Especially powerful for wedding party entrances.
Raise a Little Hell – Trooper
Alberta crowds love this one. It feels nostalgic and loud in the best way.
These songs are all about shared energy and unanimous participation.
Cool & Unexpected (Alt / Indie Energy)
For couples who don’t want the obvious picks.
I Adore You – Fred again..
Emotional, thoughtful, modern, off the beaten track.
Midnight City - M83
Peak 2011s indie vibes, hard coded into the neural pathways of anyone alive at the time. Peak is at 19 seconds. Hype.
Leather Jacket – Arkells
Drop it at 1:40 when the lift hits.
Euphoric. Romantic. Slightly niche — but well known among alt-rock couples.
In the right room, this one feels personal.
These entrances are intentional, modern, and stylish.
High-Energy Party Starters
If you want immediate chaos (the good kind).
Danza Kuduro – Don Omar
Instant dance energy. Full power, full happy vibes.
Fire Burning – Sean Kingston
Early 2010s club nostalgia that still goes hard.
Walk It Out – Unk
Hilarious if the wedding party commits to the walk.
These are perfect for:
Big wedding parties
Individual entrances
Couples who want immediate party mode
Timing Is Everything
A good DJ knows how to cue the songs up just right, so you only get the best part for your entrances.
If you’re planning a wedding and want someone who understands not just music — but energy, timing, and room psychology — I’d love to help.
If you let me know the vibe you're going for, I'd be happy to give you even more song options that would be perfect for you.
Feel free to get in touch.
— Mico
