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50 Best Wedding Breakfast Entrance Songs & Background Music

Background music is essential to create an atmosphere during the wedding breakfast. Here's some ideal wedding breakfast song choices

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Kickstart your wedding reception with the right wedding breakfast songs. From wedding breakfast entrance songs to the best background songs for your wedding breakfast, it’s all here.

The wedding breakfast is a key part of your big day - it's the first meal you'll share as a married couple and a chance to celebrate with your guests. To set the right tone, choosing the perfect wedding breakfast entrance songs and background music is essential.

Whether you want a fun and lively start or a romantic and elegant atmosphere, we've rounded up the best entrance songs for your wedding breakfast and background music to create the perfect vibe.

Consider hiring wedding musicians to play during your wedding breakfast for an experience your guests will never forget!

Best Wedding Breakfast Entrance Songs

Your entrance to the wedding breakfast should feel special and reflect your personality as a couple. 

Whether you want something upbeat, emotional, or totally unique, here are some of the best newlywed entrance music choices:

Upbeat & Fun Entrance Songs

Bride and groom entering their wedding breakfast to upbeat music as everyone waves napkins

These wedding party entrance songs will get everyone clapping and cheering as you make your grand arrival:

  • Can't Stop the Feeling - Justin Timberlake
  • Happy - Pharrell Williams
  • I Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) - Stevie Wonder
  • We Found Love - Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris
  • Dynamite - BTS
  • Celebration - Kool & The Gang
  • Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and The Waves
  • You Got the Love - Florence & The Machine
  • I Want to Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
  • This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole 
  • You Make My Dreams - Hall & Oates

Romantic & Elegant Entrance Songs

If you prefer a more refined or emotional moment, these wedding breakfast entrance songs create a magical atmosphere:

  • A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
  • You Are the Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne
  • All You Need is Love - The Beatles
  • Marry You - Bruno Mars
  • Perfect - Ed Sheeran
  • How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
  • L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
  • Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

Unique & Alternative Entrance Songs

Bride and groom smiling as they walk into their wedding breakfast as their guests cheer

Want to stand out? These alternative songs for an entrance will make your moment unforgettable:

  • Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
  • The Greatest Show - The Greatest Showman Cast
  • We Will Rock You - Queen
  • Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N’ Roses
  • On Top of the World - Imagine Dragons
  • Crazy in Love - Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z
  • Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

Bridgerton-Inspired Wedding Breakfast Entrance Songs

If you love a touch of regency romance, why not make your wedding entrance song a classical instrumental? 

Bridgerton-style covers are a trend that's here to stay, and Bridgerton wedding breakfast songs add a touch of class:

  • Wildest Dreams - Vitamin String Quartet
  • Love Story - Taylor Swift (Orchestral Cover)
  • Can't Help Falling in Love - Brooklyn Duo
  • Halo - Beyoncé (Violin Cover)
  • Clair de Lune - Claude Debussy

Background Songs for the Wedding Breakfast

A musician playing guitar and singing during a wedding breakfast as the bridesmaids dance

Once you're seated, the music should shift to create a relaxed and joyful ambience. The best songs for a wedding breakfast are romantic, light, and enjoyable for guests of all ages.

Classic Love Songs

Timeless and elegant, these songs for wedding breakfast music set the perfect romantic tone:

  • At Last - Etta James
  • Can’t Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
  • My Girl - The Temptations
  • Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
  • Let’s Stay Together - Al Green

Acoustic & Indie Vibes

For a relaxed, modern feel, these acoustic hits are perfect wedding breakfast songs:

  • Better Together - Jack Johnson
  • Ho Hey - The Lumineers
  • You Make My Dreams - Hall & Oates (Acoustic Cover)
  • XO - John Mayer
  • First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes
  • Hey There Delilah - Plain White Ts

Jazz & Instrumental Wedding Breakfast Music

Want elegant wedding breakfast background music that keeps conversations flowing? Jazz and instrumentals are a great choice:

  • Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin
  • Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
  • Moon River - Audrey Hepburn
  • La Vie en Rose - Louis Armstrong
  • The Way You Look Tonight - Tony Bennett
  • The Best is Yet to Come - Scarlett Johanssen & Jeff Goldblum
  • Cheek to Cheek - Ella Fitzgerland & Louis Armstrong

Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Breakfast Songs

Curious about wedding breakfast music? From the best entrance songs to how to choose your playlist, it's all here. 

What is a good wedding breakfast entrance song?

A good wedding breakfast entrance song should match your personality as a couple - whether it's fun, romantic, or unique. 

Popular choices include Can’t Stop the Feeling by Justin Timberlake, All You Need is Love by The Beatles, and Marry You by Bruno Mars.

Should wedding breakfast songs be upbeat or slow?

Your wedding breakfast entrance song should be upbeat and celebratory, while background music can be softer and more relaxed - it should be in the background of the conversations, not overwhelming them.

Can we have instrumental songs for our wedding breakfast?

Yes! Instrumental versions of popular songs, jazz classics, and Bridgerton-style string covers are a great way to create a sophisticated and romantic ambience.

What are the best wedding breakfast background songs?

The best songs for a wedding breakfast are romantic and enjoyable but not too overpowering. Options include Better Together by Jack Johnson, Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra, and You Make My Dreams by Hall & Oates. Remember your wedding breakfast background music should be low-key, not overwhelming. 

If you’re looking for an elevated wedding breakfast experience, why not consider hiring a wedding musician to play during your wedding breakfast?

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