[Western Music] Recommended Wedding Recessional Songs: A Collection of Timeless Classics [2026]

The scene where the bride and groom make their exit marks the conclusion of the wedding.

It’s the moment they take their first step forward, sent off by their beloved guests.

Have you decided on the perfect song to crown this climactic moment of the reception? Because it’s such an important scene, many people find it hard to choose and can’t quite make up their minds.

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended exit songs, focusing on classic hits from Western music.

Every track is a timeless masterpiece—use this as a reference to help with your song selection.