28 Processional Songs for Grooms 2022 – Walk In Style Ideas

One of the main focal points of a wedding reception is when the bride walks down the aisle. However, your partner is getting married, too!

The groom should have his own song playing when he walks down the aisle, don’t you think? Well, we agree.

Groom processional songs are an important part of the ceremony for the wedding couple to discuss.

We’ve talked to grooms through social groups and analyzed hundreds of wedding DJs’ playlists across the U.S. that provide ceremony music.

We selected a list just for you of the most popular and unique groom processional songs for walking down the aisle.

Every couple’s music tastes are different.

Thus, we selected groom processional songs that include many different genres and themes.

Groom Processional Songs – Current to Classic

Enjoy our list of processional songs for grooms walking down the aisle. While offering a wide range of music styles, if you do not find a song you like, play one that describes your ceremony location, theme, or has deep meaning.

Can’t Help Falling in Love – Music Travel Love 2021, Pop

Oh take my hand Oh take my whole life too Oh for I can’t help falling in love with you

Marry You (Acoustic Cover) – The Moon Loungers 2021, Pop

Is it the look in your eyes or is it this dancing juice? Who cares, baby, I think I wanna marry you

Butterflies – MAX, Ali Gatie 2021, Pop

I won’t stop getting butterflies, I Get ’em every time I look into your eyes

Missing Piece – Vance Joy 2021, Indie

That missing piece is found You know when you’re by my side, darling Nothing can bring us down

nobody else – LANY 2020, Alternative Rock

It’s all a crazy trip But life ain’t about what you do It’s who you do it with

Nobody – Brian McKnight 2020, R&B

I’ll kiss Nobody else’s lips My command is your every wish You can believe, for sure I’ll be nobody’s man but yours

Look at Me Now – Matt Stell 2020, Country

I lost it the second I saw you in that dress And your daddy was walkin’ you down Thought I’d never do this But look at me now

Intentions (Acoustic) – Justin Bieber 2020, Pop

Shower you with all my attention Yeah, these are my only intentions

On My Way to You – Cody Johnson 2019, Country

I was just passin’ time Kinda just passin’ through On my way to you

Falling Like The Stars – James Arthur 2019, Pop

And I’m not scared to say those words With you I’m safe, we’re fallin’ like the stars, we’re fallin’ in love

Higher Love – Kygo & Whitney Houston 2019, EDM

Bring higher love (My love) Bring higher love, oh (Oh)

Beyond – Leon Bridges 2018, R&B

I’m scared to death that she might be it That the love is real, that the shoe might fit She might just be my everything and beyond (beyond)

Live Forever – Kane Brown 2018, Country

If all we get is just to be together It makes me wanna live forever You make me wanna live forever

Stand By Me – Florence + The Machine 2016, Pop Rock

No, I won’t be afraid Oh, I won’t be afraid Just as long as you stand, stand by me

Better Together – Us The Duo 2015, Indie

It’s not always easy and Sometimes life can be deceiving I’ll tell you one thing, it’s always better when we’re together

Electric Love – BØRNS 2015, Alternative Rock

I can’t let you go now that I got it And all I need is to be struck By your electric love

I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – Sleeping At Last 2014, Folk

But I would walk 500 miles And I would walk 500 more Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles To fall down at your door

Times Like These (Acoustic) – Foo Fighters 2014, Rock

I’m a new day rising I’m a brand new sky To hang the stars upon tonight

Best Day of My Life – Vitamin String Quartet 2014, Classical

The Man – Aloe Blacc 2013, Pop

Yeah you can tell everybody Go ahead and tell everybody I’m the man I’m the man I’m the man

Marry Me – Jason Derulo 2013, R&B

I’ll say, “Will you marry me?” I swear that I will mean it I’ll say, “Will you marry me?”

Grow Old With You – Ortopilot 2012, Singer Songwriter

I could be the man who grows old with you I wanna grow old with you

Marry Me – Train 2009, Pop Rock

Love has surely shifted my way Marry me Today and every day

When I Say I Do – Matthew West 2008, Christian

Now for better or for worse are so much more than only words And I pray everyday will be the proof That I mean what I say when I say ‘I do’

Bless the Broken Road – Rascal Flatts 2004, Country

Pointing me on my way into your loving arms This much I know is true That God blessed the broken road That led me straight to you

Let’s Get Married (ReMarqable Remix) – Jagged Edge feat. Run 2000, R&B

Meet me at the altar in your white dress We ain’t gettin’ no younger, we might as well do it (we ain’t gettin’ no younger, girl) Been feelin’ you all the while, girl, I must confess (feelin’ you all the while) Girl, let’s just get married

Yellow – Coldplay 2000, Rock

Do you know You know I love you so You know I love you so

Nothing Else Matters (Instrumental Version) – Apocalyptica 1998, Rock

Men In Black – Will Smith 1997, R&B

Here come the Men In Black (Men In Black) Galaxy defenders

Real American – Rick Derringer (Hulk Hogan’s theme song) 1985, Rock

I am a real American fight for the rights of every man I’m a real American Fight for what’s right fight for your life

Sharp Dressed Man – ZZ Top 1983, Rock

They come runnin’ just as fast as they can ‘Cause every girl crazy ’bout a sharp-dressed man

Star Wars Main Theme – John Williams 1977, Classical

Gonna Fly Now (Rocky Theme) – Bill Conti 1977, Classical

James Bond Theme – The London Symphony Orchestra 1962, Classical

When Does the Groom Walk Down the Aisle?

You may not have the groom walk down the aisle at all. If it is a same-sex or gender-fluid ceremony, the wedding couple may walk at the same time or escort their parents one after the other.

A song will take up a bit more time as it adds to the length of the overall wedding service. If it is a coordinated dance routine, don’t let that be a surprise to your wedding planner or DJ. If you have live musicians perform, be sure to get a recording ahead of time so you can practice before the rehearsal dinner. The rehearsal dinner is a run-through, not practice.

How Should the Groom Walk Down the Aisle?

Depending upon your religious and cultural traditions, the groom has some choices. From the subdued to the extravagant, the wedding processional is up to you and your preferences.

If your wedding is non-religious or secular, you can always be inspired by other traditions. The groom can have a parade of his groomsmen doing a dance down the aisle, ride in on a horse to the venue and altar (which works especially well for outdoor weddings), reverently walk down with his mother, or walk in from the side with the officiant.

Does the Groom Need Processional Music?

Does the groom need processional music? That answer is up to the wedding couple. Groom processionals are fun to have his and her songs. For same-sex couples, where they do not have traditional roles, it gives equality to the ceremony. For feminists, it not only highlights equality but allows the groom to have a voice.

The processional song for the groom shouldn’t be too different from the bridal processional song. It would be odd at best if the groom walked down the aisle to Back in Black by AC/DC and the bride walked down the aisle to Johann Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major. This is why having a conversation early on with your professional DJ is important. The timing of the song is also important. If the aisle is long, then the songs can be longer. If the aisle is relatively short, there could be a lot of awkward standing.

With a processional song, the groom will have the spotlight as he makes his way down the aisle. Match the groom’s personality with songs for rockers, folksters, cowboys, and wedding lovers. When choosing processional songs, keep in mind that venues may have restrictions on music, such as a Catholic Church. Many outdoor venues like parks require city permits for amplified sound.