During our meetings, we always create a customized timeline for the wedding, and a lot of our new couples wonder what to play for their Grand Entrance.
It seems that the first dance is always decided far in advance, but the Bridal Party and the Bride & Groom's Grand Entrances aren't so often discussed.
Today we’ll be focusing on the instant that will define your wedding reception.
The Grand Entrance can ensure that your reception will get off to a great start and set the mood for the rest of the evening.
Pre-Plan
Before filling out that planner for your DJ, you need to decide how you want your reception to look and feel.
It’s always a good idea to stay within your personality and feel completely comfortable with your event.
Many people choose to use a hype song for the wedding party to be introduced. This really makes a statement and tells your guests that we are here to have a good time tonight!
Here are some examples of songs to make an energetic Grand Entrance:
We Will Rock You – Queen
Get Ready For This – 2 Unlimited
Beautiful Day – U2
Forever – Chris Brown
It’s My Life – Bon Jovi
More – Usher
Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Glad You Came – The Wanted
Give Me Everything – Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, Nayer
Feel So Close – Calvin Harris
Tonight Is The Night – Outasight
Evacuate The Dance Floor, Cascada
On The Floor, Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull
Hey Baby (Drop it to the Floor), Pitbull featuring T-Pain
Crazy In Love, Beyonce
Party Rock Anthem, LMFAO
Good Feeling, Flo RIda
What about a low-key entrance?
We’ve done many Grand Entrances that consist of a basic introduction of the Bride and Groom. Either way you choose, your entrance should be a mood setter and should always be an uplifting moment for your guests, as it is typically their first chance to see the newly married couple.Sometimes music is involved to add to the mood and other times there’s no background audio, with total focus on the Bride and Groom. It all depends on what mood you want to set.
Make it your day…
Ultimately, how you choose to be introduced to your guests should be up to you. Whether it’s an arena announcer introducing the wedding party starting line-up or just a casual announcement that the Bride and Groom have arrived, use your Grand Entrance to put a stamp on your reception and make it your day!
Credit photos:
Ressull Salvi Photography
www.ressullsalvi.com
Charlotte & Benjamin A. Wedding The Ranch at Bandy Canyon 8-17-13
