You and your h2b have no doubt put a lot of thought into your first dance song, but one of your most important  pieces  of  wedding  music  is  the  processional.  It’s  the  piece  of  music  that  will  be playing when  your  groom  first  lays  eyes  on  you  as  a  bride,  and  what  will  play  as  you  walk down  the  aisle towards  him.  If  you’re  determined  to  get  his  lower  lip  trembling,  then  you need  that  music  to  be emotional  –  here  are  a  few  of  our  suggestions  for  processional  songs that  will  have  him  feeling overwhelmed!

Chasing Cars, by Snow Patrol
It goes without saying that a lot of grooms won’t be swept off their feet by Beyonce or Taylor Swift. Try choosing an emotional song from a band that he loves and he’s far more likely to connect to the music. This gorgeous track from Snow Patrol has the perfect crescendo for the entrance of the bride, and has lovely lyrics too!

Ára Bátur, by Sigur Rós
This  Icelandic  band  create  some  frankly  stunning  instrumental  music,  and  you  won’t  have  to worry about the lyrics, as they’re all either in Icelandic or made up! This beautiful song builds slowly and is nearly 9 minutes long, so you’ll have plenty of time to get a large bridal party down the aisle before the entrance of the bride. By the time you appear, your groom is likely to be seriously choked up.

Never Stop (Wedding Version), by Safetysuit
This  one  is  all  about  the  lyrics.  If  you’re  choosing  a  song  like  this,  listen  to  the  words together beforehand, so that when the song’s played on the day the full importance of them will hit you both. They almost act like an extra vow! There are actually two versions of  Never Stop  –  this pretty piano wedding version, and the much rockier original for brides who don’t want to be subtle. We love them both!

Moon River, originally by Henry Mancini
If  your  h2b  loves  the  classics,  then  he’s  sure  to  love  this.  This  is  an  incredible  version  of  the  song Moon  River,  which  you  may  have  seen  being  sung  by  Audrey  Hepburn  in  the  film Breakfast  at Tiffany’s.  If  your  ceremony  space  is  grand  and  formal,  then  this  powerful  rendition  by  the  London Philharmonic  Orchestra  will  blow  everyone  away,  and  the  harmonica  solo  will  provide  the  perfect point for the bridal entrance.

She’s Always a Woman, by Billy Joel
This song might seem a little less romantic lyrically than other options on this list, but we think it’s a fantastic  choice.  It  will  reflect  that  your  groom  loves  you  for  both  your  good  and  bad qualities,  and that he’ll always remember how you look walking down the aisle towards him no matter how old you both grow. Pass the tissues…

Here, There and Everywhere, originally by The Beatles
If  you  and  your  h2b  can’t  decide  on  a  song  that  has  a  personal  connection,  then  choosing  a classic love song from a band like The Beatles is a smart decision. Most people will recognise and love it, and it  will  remain  a  classic  for  years  to  come.  The   original  version  of  this  song  is amazing,  but  we  also love this acoustic version arranged by Per-Olov Kindgren – it’s an excellent pace for a processional.

Grow Old With You, by Adam Sandler
Songs  from  film  soundtracks  are  very  popular  for  modern  wedding  ceremonies,  as  they  are  often instrumental  and  nearly  always  elicit  powerful  emotions.  This  is  no  epic  instrumental, but  it  is incredibly  sweet.  If  your  h2b  loves  this  movie,  then  he’ll  have  fond  memories  of  this  song  and  its lovely message.