There is a song for everything at your wedding! If you’re getting stressed about finishing your wedding songs list, this list will help you find the perfect wedding recessional song for your exit of your ceremony!
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The wedding recessional song is the song that is played after you are announced married, and the song that will play as you walk back down the aisle. Sometimes its referred to as your Wedding Exit Song as well.
There are no rules when it comes to choosing a song, but if you would like a fun and upbeat song that showcases your personalities, or a slow romantic song that shares your thoughts on the relationship, you can’t go wrong!
The best choice for your Recessional Wedding Song is one that is personal to you and one both you and your fiancé love.
Our list is broken up into main categories to make it a bit easier to find what you are looking for. All links and photos are clickable, so you can listen to a sample of the song, if you aren’t quite sure what it sounds like.
Grab a drink or dessert, and sit down with you fiancé as you go through this list to pick out your favorite song to end your ceremony!
And check out our other song lists while you’re at it! Might as well knock out a few while you’re making your list!
Romantic Songs
If you’re looking for a sweet romantic song that shares how you both feel about each other, a beautiful love song could be the answer!
I Choose You {The Wedding Song} – Ryann Darling
Her – Issac Carree
Wouldn’t It Be Nice– The Beach Boys
All Of Me – John Legend
Smile – Uncle Kracker
No Matter Where You Are – Us the Duo
From This Moment On – Shania Twain
Love On Top – Beyonce
I Choose You – Sara Bareilles
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Forever Now – Kristian Bush (Say Yes To The Dress theme song)
Modern
Modern songs from todays day and age tends to help us move straight back to a memory. These Modern Wedding Recessional Songs could do just that!
From The Ground Up – Dan And Shay
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Unconditionally – Katy Perry
XO – Beyonce
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Brand New – Ben Rector
Upbeat
Exiting your ceremony is when you get the party started! So if you’re ready to pump up the music and get into a dance mood, these songs can help you get it going!
I Love My Life – Demarco
Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Paper Rings – Taylor Swift
Forever – Chris Brown
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Happy – Pharrell Williams
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers
True To Your Heart – 98 Degrees
Beautiful Day – U2
Gimme All Your Lovin’ – ZZ Top
Hold My Hand – Jess Glynne
September – Earth Wind & Fire
Paradise – George Ezra
Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon
Movie Related
If you and your fiancé have a favorite movie, why not choose a favorite song from the movie (or TV show!). These songs are popular with movie lovers.
I’m a Believer – Smash Mouth
Happily Ever After – Jordan Fisher/Angie Keilhauer
You Make My Dreams (Come True) – Hall & Oats
A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes – Cinderella
Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler – The Wedding Singer
Into the Unknown – Panic! at the Disco
All I Want Is You – Barry Louis Polisar
Accidentally In Love – Counting Crows
Main Theme – Jurassic Park
Kiss The Girl – Samuel E. Wright – The Little Mermaid
Star Wars Theme Song – John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra
Faith of the Heart – Star Trek Enterprise
Love Is An Open Door – Kristen Bell & Santino Fontana – Frozen
Married Life -Michael Giacchino – Up
You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Toy Story
Country Songs
Of course country songs are always very popular and some of the most searched, and for good reason. Country songs can get to the heart of love and that’s why we like them!
Heartbeat – Chris Young
You Make It Easy – Jason Aldean
With You I Am – Cody Johnson
Simple – Florida Georgia Line
Head Over Boots – Jon Pardi
Happens Like That – Granger Smith
This Is It – Scotty McCreery
I’ll Name The Dogs – Blake Shelton
Classic
You can’t go wrong with a classic! These songs hold up past the trends and hits of todays music.
L.O.V.E. – Nat King Cole
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – James Taylor
Overture From The Royal Fireworks – String Quartet
This Will Be An Everlasting Love – Natalie Cole
Dancing in the Moonlight – King Harvest
Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
You’re My Best Friend – Queen
Got To Get You Into My Life – The Beatles
I Got You (I Feel Good) – James Brown
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Forever Young – Rod Stewart
Is This Love – Bob Marley
Burning Love – Elvis Presley
Unique
Pick a unique song not everyone plays! These songs below were sent to us as recommendations, and it was the first time we saw them on the list.
Honeybody – Kishi Bashi
I Love You Will Still Sound The Same – Oh Honey
Good Day – Nappy Roots
Best Day Of My Life – American Authors
Jackson – Johnny Cash
Taking On The World Today – O.A.R.
Nothings Going to Stop Us Now – Starship
Sweet Emotion – The Kooks
I’ll Follow You Down – Shinedown
I Believe In A Thing Called Love – The Darkness
Anything Can Happen – Ellie Goulding
Sunday Best – Surfaces
Capital Letters – Hailee Steinfeld
Funny
Of course you could always opt for a funny song to close out your ceremony. Your guests will really enjoy the humor in these!
Hey Look Ma I Made It – Panic! At The Disco
Let’s Hear it For The Boy – Deniece Williams
All I Do Is Win – DJ Khaled
Celebration – Kool & The Gang
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) – Stevie Wonder
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
I Do – Jeezy, Jay Z, Drake, and Andre 3000
Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley
Fooled Around And Fell In Love – Starship
All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey – Christmas Wedding
Again, choosing your wedding songs should be fun and not anything to stress about. Play a few a day, start flipping on the radio to hear some new ones, and start a list in your notes on your phone so it becomes an easy task when the time comes!
Sara, a seasoned expert in wedding planning and date ideas, brings a wealth of experience to our couples blog. With a background in the television industry and hands-on involvement in a dozen weddings, including working as a wedding assistant on "My Fair Wedding with David Tutera," Sara has an innate understanding of the magic that makes weddings truly special. Growing up with four sisters has given her unique insights into the dating world, making her a go-to source for practical and heartfelt dating advice. Her knowledge and enthusiasm make her the perfect guide for couples seeking to infuse their relationships with creativity and love.