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The 15 Best Unique Recessional Songs

Last week I shared with you my top picks for the best and unique processional songs for your wedding. This week I want to share with you my picks for recessional songs! These are all upbeat, sweet, and unique songs that will make you want to dance back up the aisle! 

Lovers in Japan/Reign of Love- Coldplay. Coldplay is back for your recessional! I had a few Coldplay songs on my processional list and I have a few more on this one. Their unique sound is just captivating.

 White Dress- Ben Rector. Another special song for me, this was the song my husband and I used for our recessional and we still love it! :)

Top of the World-Imagine Dragons. The last wedding I photographed, the bride and groom used this song and I thought it was just perfect as they jumped off the stage!

Firefly- Jimmy Needham. Close friends of mine used this song for their exit. It's so sweet and charming!

You are the best thing- Ray Lamontagne. Another one of my brides used this song for her exit and it just happens to also be my first dance song with my husband! It's the perfect ending to your ceremony.

Young, Dumb, and In Love- Matt Kearney. My sister just got married in September and used this upbeat song as her exit. It fit her and her husband perfectly!

You and I- Ingrid Michaelson. This fun little diddy is the perfect addition to a casual, backyard wedding.

Home-Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. Looking for something a little more unique? Try this vintage sounding track.

I Do- Colbie Caillat. The title already tells you the song is meant to be for a wedding. Play I do after you say "I do"!

Sweet Disposition- The Temper Trap. Anyone else love 500 Days of Summer? Here's a great song from that movie to use as your exit.

All You Need is Love- The Beatles. Classic and all about love. Need I say more? 

Feel Again- One Republic. A little more recent and a fun beat, Feel Again could be your recessional!

You Make My Dreams Come True- Hall and Oates. Want to go out dancing? Try this other track from 500 Days of Summer!

Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours- Stevie Wonder. This song always reminds me of You've Got Mail (one of my favorite movies). Feel like the end of a romantic comedy with this pick!

Strawberry Swing- Coldplay. And finally, another Coldplay pick. Strawberry Swing will have you swinging back up the aisle.

Find your processional song here, here, or here. Or go here to see a list of special dance reception songs!