64 Songs to Introduce the Newlyweds at the Reception

Start the party with just the right notes.

Newlywed's wedding reception entrance

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The moment you are first introduced as a married couple at your wedding should be a showstopper: All eyes will be on you as you walk hand in hand into your wedding reception! Some newlyweds might want to make a statement with their entrance song by picking a classic track that is a testament to their bond, like Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours).” Or, you can always kick things off with a hip-hop classic like Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love.” If you want a beloved love song, Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” is a crowd-pleasing hit that can help set the new couple on the right path for their happily ever after.

Here are the best 64 newlywed songs for an unforgettable entrance.

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“Crazy in Love,” by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z

Lyrics of Love: “I look and stare so deep in your eyes/I touch on you more and more every time”

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“Ain’t Nobody,” by Chaka Khan

Lyrics of Love: “Happened so naturally/I did not know it was love”

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“Let’s Stay Together,” by Al Green

Lyrics of Love: “'Cause you make me feel so brand new/And I want to spend my life with you”

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“Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” by Queen

Lyrics of Love: “This thing called love, I just can't handle it/This thing called love, I must get round to it”

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“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” by Michael Jackson

Lyrics of Love: “Just love me/'Til you don't know how”

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“What You Won’t Do For Love,” by Bobby Caldwell

Lyrics of Love: “I came back to let you know/Got a thing for you and I can't let go”

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“Feel So Close,” by Calvin Harris

Lyrics of Love: “I wear my heart upon my sleeve, like a big deal/Your love bows down, I mean surround me like a waterfall”

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“Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” by Lauryn Hill

Lyrics of Love: “You're just too good to be true/Can't take my eyes off you”

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“Livin’ on a Prayer,” by Bon Jovi

Lyrics of Love: “We've got each other and that's a lot for love/We'll give it a shot”

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“Hey Baby,” by Bruce Channel

Lyrics of Love: “Hey, hey baby/I want to know if you'll be my girl”

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“Love On Top,” by Beyoncé

Lyrics of Love: “I can feel the sun whenever you're near/Every time you touch me I just melt away”

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“Find Your Love,” by Drake

Lyrics of Love: “I better find your loving, I better find your heart/I bet if I give all my love then nothing's gonna tear us apart”

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“We Found Love,” by Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris

Lyrics of Love: “Yellow diamonds in the light/And we're standing side by side”

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“Teenage Dream,” by Katy Perry

Lyrics of Love: “Let's go all the way tonight/No regrets, just love”

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“Can’t Stop The Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake

Lyrics of Love: “And under the lights when everything goes/Nowhere to hide when I'm gettin' you close”

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“Viva La Vida,” by Coldplay

Lyrics of Love: “Be my mirror, my sword and shield/Missionaries in a foreign field”

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“The Light,” by Common

Lyrics of Love: “I never knew a luh, luh-luh, a love like this/Gotta be something for me to write this”

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“I Choose You,” by Willie Hutch

Lyrics of Love: “Oh, how can I ever thank you/Except take you home and make you my loving wife”

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“You Make My Dreams,” by Hall & Oates

Lyrics of Love: “What I want, you've got/And it might be hard to handle”

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“I Got You (I Feel Good),” by James Brown

Lyrics of Love: “When I hold you in my arms/I know that I can't do no wrong”

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“Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours),” by Stevie Wonder

Lyrics of Love: “Ooh baby, here I am/Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours”

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“This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” by Natalie Cole

Lyrics of Love: “I'm so glad you found me in time/And I'm so glad that you rectified my mind”

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“Ain’t That A Kick In The Head,” by Dean Martin

Lyrics of Love: “How lucky can one guy be?/I kissed her and she kissed me”

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“Walking on Sunshine,” by Katrina & the Waves

Lyrics of Love: “I used to think maybe you loved me now baby I'm sure/And I just can't wait till the day when you knock on my door”

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“Only Wanna Be With You,” by Hootie & The Blowfish

Lyrics of Love: “I just want to love you but you wanna wear my ring/Well there's nothing I can do, I only wanna be with you”

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“It Takes Two,” by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston

Lyrics of Love: “One can talk about being in love/Two can say how it really feels”

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“Your Love,” by The Outfield

Lyrics of Love: “I just want to use your love tonight/I don't want to lose your love tonight”

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“(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher,” by Jackie Wilson

Lyrics of Love: “I'm so glad, I've finally found you/Yes that one, in a million girls”

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“What I Like About You,” by the Romantics

Lyrics of Love: “What I like about you, you keep me warm at night/Never wanna' let you go, know you make me feel alright”

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“Hallelujah I Love Her So,” by Ray Charles

Lyrics of Love: “She kisses me and then she holds me tight/Says, ‘Baby everything's alright’”

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“December 1963 (Oh, What a Night),” by Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons

Lyrics of Love: “What a lady, what a night/Oh, I, I got a funny feelin' when she walked in the room”

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“You Make Lovin’ Fun,” by Fleetwood Mac

Lyrics of Love: “Sweet wonderful you/You make me happy with the things you do”

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“Dancin’ In The Dark,” by Bruce Springsteen

Lyrics of Love: “You can't start a fire/You can't start a fire without a spark”

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“Never Gonna Give You Up,” by Rick Astley

Lyrics of Love: “Inside we both know what's been going on/We know the game and we're gonna play it”

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“Happy Together,” by The Turtles

Lyrics of Love: “I think about you day and night, it's only right/To think about the girl you love and hold her tight”

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“I Need You Tonight,” by INXS

Lyrics of Love: “There's something about you girl/That makes me sweat”

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“Burning Love,” by Elvis

Lyrics of Love: “Your kisses lift me higher/Like the sweet song of a choir”

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“You Really Got Me,” by the Kinks

Lyrics of Love: “See, don't ever set me free/I always want to be by your side”

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“Love Shack,” by the B-52’s

Lyrics of Love: “I'm headin' down the Atlanta highway/Lookin' for the love getaway”

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“Superfly,” by Curtis Mayfield

Lyrics of Love: “Oh, superfly/You're gonna make your fortune by and by”

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“We Are Family,” by Sister Sledge

Lyrics of Love: “We are family/Get up everybody and sing”

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“You’re The One That I Want,” by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

Lyrics of Love: “Summer lovin' had me a blast/Summer lovin' happened so fast”

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“Best of My Love,” by The Emotions

Lyrics of Love: “I like the way you make me feel about you, baby/Want the whole wide world to see”

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“Got To Be Real,” by Cheryl Lynn

Lyrics of Love: “You know that your love is my love, my love is your love/Our love is here to stay”

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“(Ain’t That) Good News,” by Sam Cooke

Lyrics of Love: “In the letter, she told me she still loved me/Ain't that good news?”

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“You Give Love a Bad Name,” by Bon Jovi

Lyrics of Love: “Shot through the heart and you're to blame/Darlin’ you give love a bad name”

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“Just Can’t Get Enough,” by Depeche Mode

Lyrics of Love: “We slip and slide as we fall in love/And I just can't seem to get enough of”

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“Like A Virgin,” by Madonna

Lyrics of Love: “Been saving it all for you/'Cause only love can last”

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“Adore You,” by Harry Styles

Lyrics of Love: “I'd walk through fire for you/Just let me adore you”

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“I Wanna Be Your Lover,” by Prince

Lyrics of Love: “I want to turn you on, turn you out/All night long, make you shout”

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“You’re My First, My Last, My Everything,” by Barry White

Lyrics of Love: “We got it together didn't we?/We've definitely got our thing together, don't we baby?”

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“Real Love,” by Mary J. Blige

Lyrics of Love: “You see I'm searching for a real love/And I don't know where to go”

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“Let’s Get Married,” by Jagged Edge featuring Run

Lyrics of Love: “Meet me in the altar in your white dress/We ain't getting no younger, we might as well do it”

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“End of Time,” by Beyoncé

Lyrics of Love: “I will be the one to kiss you at night/I will love you until the end of time”

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“Like I Love You,” by Justin Timberlake

Lyrics of Love: “Ain't nobody love you like I love you/You're a good girl and that's what makes me trust ya”

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“My Guy,” by Mary Wells

Lyrics of Love: “I gave my guy my word of honor to be faithful, and I'm gonna/You best be believing I won't be deceiving my guy”

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“Best Day Of My Life,” by American Authors

Lyrics of Love: “I'm never gonna look back/Woah, never gonna give it up”

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“We Will Rock You,” by Queen

Lyrics of Love: “We will, we will rock you, yeah, yeah, come on/We will, we will rock you, alright, louder!”

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“Moment 4 Life,” by Nicki Minaj featuring Drake

Lyrics of Love: “I wish that I could have this moment for life/For life, for life”

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“Jump Around,” by House of Pain

Lyrics of Love: “I came to get down, I came to get down/So get out your seat and jump around!”

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“I Feel It Coming,” The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk

Lyrics of Love: “You've been scared of love and what it did to you/You don't have to run, I know what you've been through”

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“This Is What You Came For,” by Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna

Lyrics of Love: “And everybody's watching her/But she's looking at you, oh, oh”

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"I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)," by Four Tops

Lyrics of Love: "Sugar pie, honey bunch/You know that I love you”

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"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)," by Eurythmics

Lyrics of Love: "Sweet dreams are made of this/Who am I to disagree?"

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