Best Music to Walk Down the Aisle To

Best Songs to

Walk Down the Aisle To

As a professional wedding musician, I’ve experienced the wedding timelines unfold time and time again and somehow, the brides entrance to the ceremony never fails to be my favorite moment of the entire wedding. Please allow me to paint this picture for you, because if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you yourself are preparing for your own aisle walk of a lifetime.

The anticipation for this moment is like no other

A moment so juicy, the entire audience rises to a standing ovation to welcome the bride into the soon to be marital space.

This is the moment that truly begins the wedding experience

A love story years in the making, months of planning headaches and hours of hair, makeup & prep have finally reached their culmination

The Bride, the rockstar, the goddess, enters for the first breathtaking appearance of the event in her stunning wedding dress for this moment of a lifetime

The Groom, the rock and inspiration, awaits his fiance

moments away from standing side by side in marriage

the tears are present amidst the magic

and so it all begins…

The Aisle Walk Song is an extremely personal decision

I recommend you choose your favorite song or your couple song for your Aisle Walk

here are some tips and tricks to landing on the perfect song for you…

take your time brainstorming
- You deserve a song so perfect for your aisle walk that it withstands the tests of time, a song that warms your heart each time it echoes in your mind. This song will be forever engrained in your memories and associated with a once in a lifetime milestone. With all this being said, there’s no rush to choose the perfect song right away

Start with a few songs + Narrow down over time

I recommend making a playlist at first, generously adding all of your ideas to pair down over time
Listen to the playlist as you go about your days and see which songs catch your attention, stir emotions and sit right in your body when they come on. Perhaps some songs in the playlist will start to annoy you if you hear them too many times.
Your intuition will guide you to the perfect song, just don’t rush it :)

Consider your options for instrumentation
- Your final decision for your aisle song will be impacted by your choices for wedding music. The style and instrumentation of the musician you choose for this moment will influence the type of song you want to walk down the aisle to.
- For example, as a wedding violinist, I can turn anyones favorite song into an elegant wedding soundtrack. Not only is the violin inherently emotion evoking, but the way that instrumental music omits lyrics from the rendition makes even a breakup song feel like an elegant love classic.

Instrumentation + Timeline

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The Best Songs for a Bride to Walk Down the Aisle To

Walking down the aisle is one of the most unforgettable moments of your wedding day. The right song transforms this walk into a powerful memory—capturing every emotion, from anticipation to joy to deep love.

Whether you dream of something classic, modern, soulful, or a little unconventional, here are some of the best songs for a bride to walk down the aisle to:

🎼 Timeless Classics

These iconic songs never go out of style. They carry the kind of beauty and romance that make your aisle walk feel cinematic.

Pachelbel’s Canon — Johann Pachelbel
At Last — Etta James
Can’t Help Falling in Love — Elvis Presley
Here Comes the Sun — The Beatles
Moon River — Henry Mancini

🎤 Modern Love Songs

For brides who want something heartfelt but contemporary, these favorites feel both romantic and fresh.

All of Me — John Legend
Best Part — Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R.
Marry You — Bruno Mars (upbeat + joyful brides love this!)
Flowers — Miley Cyrus (empowering and romantic)
You and I — Ingrid Michaelson

🌿 Indie & Alternative Picks

If you want something unique that reflects your individuality as a couple, these dreamy tracks are perfect for creating a memorable moment.

To Build a Home — The Cinematic Orchestra
Je te laisserai des mots — Patrick Watson
Fix You — Coldplay
Like Real People Do — Hozier
Bloom — The Paper Kites

Sample To Build a Home

🎷 Soulful & Emotional Choices

For brides who want their aisle walk to feel deeply moving and filled with soul, these songs deliver raw emotion in every note.

Stand by Me — Ben E. King
Hallelujah — Leonard Cohen
Sea of Love — Cat Power
Dream a Little Dream — Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

Sample Sea of Love

🎉 Unexpected but Beautiful Options

For brides who want to surprise guests with something a little different, these songs strike the perfect balance of unique and emotional.

Ho Hey — The Lumineers
Lucky — Colbie Caillat & Jason Mraz
Don’t Worry, Be Happy — Bobby McFerrin (playful, for lighthearted couples!)

✨ Your aisle walk should feel like you. Whether you’re drawn to timeless classics, soulful ballads, or modern indie love songs, the most important thing is that the music reflects your love story.

With live performance, your walk down the aisle becomes even more powerful—each note floating through the air, carrying every step with meaning.