How to Choose Your Wedding Dinner Entrance Song in Italy

Before choosing a song, look at your table plan. It may not be as glamorous as debating ABBA versus Stevie Wonder, but it will give you a much better answer.

If you have a large head table for your bridesmaids, best man, groomsmen and perhaps your parents, a full bridal-party entrance feels natural. Your other guests are already seated, the head table is waiting, and the group fills it as they arrive. You can announce the bridal party first and then leave a separate moment for the two of you.

If you have a sweetheart table for two, we often suggest that the couple enter alone. Your friends and witnesses can already be at their places, ready to cheer with everyone else. This is practical advice, not a sacred wedding commandment: the layout, your personalities and the atmosphere you want should all have a vote.

Confirm in advance who will be announced, the entrance order, the pronunciation of every name and the route to the table. You do not need an elaborate routine. Two happy people moving naturally to the beat will nearly always look better than eight adults silently trying to remember choreography learned under mild emotional duress.

When the bridal party enters with you, there are two good approaches: use one track for everyone, or choose one for the group and another for the couple. The second option creates a clear gear change. The music switches, a fresh announcement is made and every guest immediately understands that the main event has arrived. Subtle? Not especially. Effective? Very.

Whichever option you choose, avoid a long pause between entrances. Your musicians or DJ should know the order, the cue and the exact point where each track begins. Starting from a recognisable, energetic section can work better than waiting through an introduction long enough for the antipasti to develop abandonment issues.

If only the two of you are entering, one song is enough. Look for something celebratory, energetic and easy for your guests to recognise. A personal connection is lovely, but the track must also carry the entrance rather than quietly admire it from a distance.

There is no magic standard duration. The length of your route, the announcements and the energy in the room matter more than a stopwatch. Plan enough music for you to reach the table without rushing—and without discovering halfway through that your chosen song has already said everything it came to say.

These are our suggestions, not a statistical ranking or a musical constitution carved into marble. The best choice is the one that suits your entrance, your guests and the atmosphere you want to create.

• “Sarà perché ti amo” — DJ Matrix & Matt Joe feat. Carolina Márquez. Use this modern dance version for a contemporary, festive take on an Italian chorus everyone can join.
• “That’s Amore” — Dean Martin. Vintage, playful and made for swaying and waving napkins. More cheerful singalong than explosive entrance.
• “L’Amour Toujours” — Gigi D’Agostino. A dance choice that gives everyone an early taste of the after-party. Agree on the version and starting point with your DJ.
• “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” — ABBA. Disco, theatrical and packed with personality. It does not exactly enter a room on tiptoe.
• “September” — Earth, Wind & Fire. Bright and irresistible for either the bridal party or the couple.
• “You Make My Dreams” — Daryl Hall & John Oates. Upbeat and playful, especially if you plan to smile and dance your way in.
• “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” — Stevie Wonder. Soulful energy with natural elegance.
• “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” — Natalie Cole. Romantic but lively, making it particularly well suited to the couple’s entrance.
• “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” — Justin Timberlake. Sunny, accessible pop that invites the whole room to participate.

Want two possible pairings? Try “September” for the bridal party followed by “This Will Be” for your entrance. Or begin with the specified DJ Matrix & Matt Joe version of “Sarà perché ti amo,” then switch to “L’Amour Toujours” for the two of you. These are starting points, not compulsory packages. Listen to the exact versions and agree on the edits with whoever is controlling the music—because the right title with the wrong intro can still leave you hovering near the doorway.

One of the easiest ways to flatten the moment is to reach your chairs and sit immediately, as if you have successfully completed a minor administrative task. Stay on your feet for a little longer. Sing, smile, dance and engage with your friends while the music keeps the celebration moving.

The track should not be cut the second you arrive at the table. A good DJ, band or MC can read the room, extend the moment naturally and then bring it to a clean finish in coordination with dinner service. You want a celebration, not a musical emergency stop.

Waving white napkins gives guests a simple way to join in and looks wonderfully energetic across the tables. If you fancy adding small tambourines or shakers at selected places, coordinate their distribution and timing with your wedding planner and venue. They can be fun, but they are not essential; enthusiasm beats accessories every time. A straightforward invitation from the MC is often all guests need.

Most importantly, let the entrance breathe. Those extra seconds at the table transform it from a walk accompanied by music into a shared moment—and give your photographer something more exciting than the back of two chairs.

A brilliant track cannot rescue muddled cues, uncertain announcements or sound that disappears halfway across the courtyard. Put the entrance in the hands of organised musicians, a DJ or an MC who can manage the names, music starts and guest participation as one connected moment.

The sound system must suit the size and shape of the space and the number of guests. The goal is full, clear sound throughout the dining area—not simply turning one speaker up until the nearest table becomes intimately acquainted with the bass frequencies.

A small venue speaker may be perfectly useful for background music but insufficient for a collective entrance in a large or outdoor space. Ask what equipment is included and who will operate it. If the venue already has a suitable system, your music professional can assess it and coordinate with the team rather than making assumptions on the day.

Before the wedding, confirm the full running order: who enters and when; names and pronunciations; one or two songs; the exact versions and starting points; who gives the cue once everyone is seated; what happens when you reach the table; and how the music ends before service begins. Include your wedding planner, venue and catering team in the timing. Being announced while half your guests are still hunting for table nine is memorable, but not for the reason you had in mind.

If a live band will be directing this moment, our guide to evaluating a professional wedding band in Italy explains what to check before making your choice.