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Bridal Party Entrance Songs

The Bridal Party Introduction song is played when the bridal party enter the venue. Their order of arrival is usually announced by the DJ or Master of Ceremonies and a typical example of entrance order is...

1. Flower Girl & Page Boy

2. Bridesmaid 1 & Groomsman 1

3. Bridesmaid 2 & Groomsman 2

4. Maid of Honor & Best Man

5. Bride & Groom

This "first song" of the reception works very well as an upbeat style song that the guests can make some noise, stand, clap to and cheer as the bridal party enters the venue. It can even be a little cheeky with a theme piece of music (Like the Austin Powers theme for example).

The Bride and Groom can have their own entrance song after the Bridal Party has been introduced or the bridal party introduction song can be continued by the DJ / Entertainment.

Just remember a slow song can make the entrance more elegant but less exciting or an upbeat song can be more fun & energetic.

If the Bride and Groom are entering the venue down a flight of stairs for example, a slow song would be best suited. What ever song you choose, make sure it reflects your own style and it gives your guests an idea of the celebration, fun and dancing to come!

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More about the Bridal Party Entrance

The introduction of the bridal party at the wedding reception is generally the first opportunity you’ll have to really show your personality in a more relaxed setting without concern about whether your choice of music or the style of introduction is formal enough or is in line with the proper religious or official tone required.  This is when you can cut loose if you want to and really have some fun.  Of course, if you prefer to keep your reception elegant and low-key, you can certainly do that as well with formal introductions that will set the tone for the rest of the evening.

Making Bridal Party Introductions Personal

Introducing the bridal party gives all of your guests the opportunity to put names to the faces of the wedding participants who are so important to you and your new husband or wife.  It’s especially nice if during the introductions the MC or DJ can include a brief personal note about each person so that the guests can make a connection.

For instance, “Introducing Miss Kathie Sullivan, the bride’s college roommate and best friend,” for a formal introduction.  If you want something a bit cheekier, try, “Here’s Kathie Sullivan, who helped the bride survive more than one all-night cramming session for finals at Cal State University!”

Keep in mind that the Master of Ceremonies or DJ doesn’t know the people he or she is introducing, so provide the information on a neatly printed sheet a few weeks before the actual date so he or she has time to review it and practice it a few times before the reception.  You’ll want everything to sound as natural as possible without any stumbling over unfamiliar words. 

If anyone in the wedding party has an unusual name, spell it out phonetically next to the actual name to make it easier to pronounce.  Have another copy available the day of the reception (the Maid or Honor or Matron of Honor should be in charge of it) just in case the announcer doesn’t bring his or her copy – being prepared for an emergency is always best!

Another way to personalize the entrance of the wedding party, particularly if it’s made up of members of your college crowd or your fiancé’s buddies from his Marine Corp reserve unit, is to have them announced accompanied by music associated with those organizations.  Your school fight song or the Marine Corps hymn will be sure fire sentimental hits as your wedding party is introduced – and be sure to have the Master of Ceremonies mention each person’s membership or rank!

You can also have each couple make a memorable entrance by doing a bit of a dance step or entering with a prop to get the festive atmosphere started.  One bridesmaid might wear sunglasses and a sombrero, for instance, if the honeymoon will be in the Islands.   Or perhaps each couple could do a different dance step as the cross the floor.  If the newlyweds are avid sports fans, the bridesmaids and groomsmen could wear team jerseys over their formal attire!  The key is to have fun with it!

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Wishing you a brilliant wedding day soundtrack,

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