Epic Entrances: Creative Ways To Start Your Wedding Ceremony

Let’s just put it out there: walking into your own wedding ceremony does not have to mean a slow shuffle to “Here Comes the Bride” with everyone standing stiff as a board.

If you’re a couple who likes to keep things quirky, wants to actually have some FUN, and would rather toss the rulebook in the recycling than read it, you can kick off your own story together in a way that gets everyone grinning right from the first beat. 

I’m Hazel The Rainbow Celebrant, your resident Wedding Day Fairy Godmother and bringer of Big Party Energy. My job? Helping fun-loving, non-traditional couples enter married life with a bang (sometimes accompanied by confetti cannons or their favourite pooch in a bow tie). So, pop a glass of fizz, grab your fanciest hat (or dinosaur costume, no judgement), and let’s talk about making your wedding entrance epic. 

Why Settle for Boring? Let Your Personality Lead the Way 

The tradition of the formal, processional entrance is, well, pretty old. And while there’s something classic about a slow, solemn walk, it isn’t exactly for everyone. Your ceremony should feel just like you: a bit mad, a tad unpredictable, and full of heart. 

Making an entrance is your first opportunity to get everyone laughing, whooping, and feeling utterly ready to celebrate. Think of it as your “ta-da” moment. It tells your guests, “Boring wedding? Not on our watch.” Does it have to be over the top? Not unless you want it to. The key thing is that it feels authentic, big or small, loud or tender, rainbow-drenched or sparkly white. 

Fun and Non-Traditional Ways To Arrive in Style 

Ready to ditch tradition and do your own thing? I’ve seen couples come up with ideas so fabulous I genuinely considered adopting them for my own entrance to Tesco. Here’s a bucketload of inspiration: 

Dance Down the Aisle: Throw on your favourite song (Beyoncé or Queen are always crowd winners) and boogie your way down, flash mob style. Bonus points if your wedding party joins in or you surprise your guests with unexpected choreography! 

Sing Your Heart Out: Imagine serenading each other as you make your entrance, or having a friend blast out your chosen tune with live music. (Ukuleles, saxophones, kazoo armies, all encouraged).

Costume Capers: Want to make jaws hit the floor? Swap traditional attire for something unexpected. Enter as superheroes, movie characters, or in a fabulously over-the-top outfit change. I once had a bride reveal she’d been in a rainbow jumpsuit under her dress all along. Magic. 

Involve Your Furry Family: Why not let your doggo (or feathered friend, hamster, or goat) stroll ahead of you dressed to the nines? There’s not a dry eye, or a bored face in sight.

Arrive From Anywhere: Skip the door—walk in from the woods, pop out from behind a curtain, or glide in on a skateboard. I’ve even seen couples arrive by tandem bike to a field ceremony, veils billowing and grins wider than the Pennines. 

Group Parade: Don’t just walk in as a couple—bring in your wedding party, your beloved grandparents, or your kids. Make the entrance a celebration of the people who matter most.

Show-Stopping Confetti Moment: Hand out confetti cannons or bubbles for your guests to let loose as you strut in together. It makes for a top photo and an even bigger entrance feeling. 

How Can You Make Your Own Entrance Unforgettable? 

Creating a truly memorable entrance starts with one thing: you two being unapologetically yourselves. Have a brainstorming session.

Ask yourselves, “How do we want people to feel as the ceremony starts?” Excited? In stitches? All glassy-eyed and sentimental? Build your entrance from there. 

Here’s my little checklist for designing an entrance that feels just right: 

• Pick a song or vibe you both love 

• Don’t be afraid to surprise your guests 

• Involve your favourite people, or pets! 

• Tie the entrance to your story (Favourite band? Shared silly hobby? Weird and wonderful meet-cute?) 

• Keep the logistics in mind, but never let them squash your vision 

If you get stuck, give your celebrant (that’s me, in my wackiest blazer) a shout. I’ve got a shedload of ideas and zero judgement for even the most experimental arrivals. 

Embrace the Unexpected and Have a Laugh 

At the heart of epic entrances is the idea that your wedding can be a party from the very first second. Some of the very best moments are the ones nobody saw coming: grandma moonwalking with the ring cushion, or everyone in the ceremony flash mobbing to ABBA because, let’s face it, no one can resist “Dancing Queen.” 

Remember, a burst of confetti, a guest singing back-up, or a surprise outfit change doesn’t just set the tone for your ceremony—it sets the tone for your married life together: fun, real, and a little bit wild. 

One Last Sprinkle of Inspiration 

Your wedding day is all about celebrating who you are and sharing that joy with your favourite people. Whether you glide in covered in glitter, strut with your dog in tow, or shimmy down the aisle to your favourite cheesy pop classic, your entrance is just the beginning of YOUR story. 

So give tradition a little wink, step out boldly, and let every second of your ceremony reflect the magic (and mischief) of you as a couple.

If you’d love some help turning your wildest entrance dreams into reality, you know where to find me—Hazel The Rainbow Celebrant, ready to bring the fabulous, the funny, and the completely you to your wedding day. 

Ready to make an entrance everyone will talk about for years?

Your aisle, your rules, your party—let’s get this celebration started!