A walk up song is the short piece of music that plays as someone steps up to the microphone, whether that is the best man, the maid of honor, a parent or the couple themselves. The right walk up songs get a laugh, warm up the room and give the speaker a moment of confidence. Below are 60 walk up songs for wedding toasts and speeches, plus tips on picking and timing them.
Here are more than 60 walk up songs for toasts and speeches. We always like to have music before and after toasts to keep the vibe going and to match the energy of the room. This is kind of how baseball players have songs when they come up to bat. It’ll hype them up for their speech. You can pick a song or the dj can pick a song for each person that will be doing a speech or toast. It adds to the energy of the room and can uplift the speaker. A good idea would be to pick the speakers favorite song or a song that reminds you of them.
Here are some ideas below if you are particular and need help. If your are not able to pick, the dj can definitely pick them for you and maybe (DJ Tip) the dj would pick up a cue from each speech of what song to pick after each speech. Hope this walk up songs post helps. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or need more help on picking songs. Good luck on your wedding planning. Synergy Events DJ Los Angeles
Walk Up Songs For Toasts And Speeches – Maid Honor, Matron Of Honor, Man Of Honor Or Bridesmaids
- Best Friend — Saweetie
- Always Be My Baby — Mariah Carey
- Big Energy — Latto
- Up — Cardi
- Body — Megan Thee Stallion
- We Are Family — Sister Sledge
- Peaches — Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar, Giveon
- Because of You — Ne-Yo
- I Like It — Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin
- Fergalicious — Fergie, will.i.am
- Work — Rihanna, Drake
- As Long As You Love Me — Backstreet Boys
- Count On me — Bruno Mars
- Three Little Birds — Bob Marley and the Wailers
- I Want It That Way — Backstreet Boys
- No Letting Go — Wayne Wonder
- Dreams — Fleetwood Mac
- Hot Girl Summer — Megan Thee Stallion, Ty Dolla $ign, Nicki Minaj
- Bag Lady — Erykah Badu
- Blessed — Christina Aguilera
Walk Up Songs For Toasts And Speeches – Best Man, Best Woman And Groomsmen
- No Problem — Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz
- Work (Remix) — A$ap Ferg
- m.A.A.d. city — Kendrick Lamar, MC Eiht
- Wild Thing — Tone Loc
- Started from the Bottom — Drake
- I Got 5 On It — Luniz
- Kobe Bryant — Lil Wayne
- I’m Too Sexy — Right Said Fred
- Starboy — The Weeknd, Daft Punk
- Roc Boys — Jay-Z
- Public Service Announcement — Jay-Z
- Ballin — Mustard, Roddy Ricch
- 0 to 100 — Drake
- California Love — 2pac
- Trophies — Young Money, Drake
- The Motto — Drake, Lil Wayne
- Can’t Tell Me Nothing — Kanye West
- Man of the Year — Schoolboy Q
- Dirt Off Your Shoulder — Jay-Z
- I’m Goin In — Drake
- We Dem Boyz — Wiz Khalifa
- Marvin & Chardonnay — Big Sean
- All I Do Is Win ft. T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross — DJ Khaled
After Toast Songs
- Good Life — Kanye West
- Let’s Get Married (ReMarqable Remix) — Jagged Edge
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) — Stevie Wonder
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough — Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
- Marry You — Bruno Mars
- Crazy In Love — Beyonce, Jay-Z
- Celebration — Kool & The Gang
- Numb Encore — Jay-Z, Linkin Park
- Let’s Go — Calvin Harris, Ne-Yo
- Time of Our Lives — Pitbull, Ne-Yo
- Shots — LMFAO, Lil Jon
- Put Your Drinks Up — DJ Med, David S
- This Is How We Do it — Montell Jordan, Wino
- All I Do Is Win — DJ Khaled ft. T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross
- Where the party at — Jagged Edge, Nelly
- One, Two Step — Ciara, Missy Elliott
- Live Your Life — T.I., Rihanna
- Tipsy — J-Kwon
- All Of The Lights — Kanye West
- Anthem — Pitbull, Lil Jon
- Buy U a Drank — T-Pain
- Party Up — DMX
- Let’s Get It Started — Black Eyed Peas
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How to choose walk up songs for toasts and speeches
- Match the speaker: a funny best man might want a theme song or movie entrance. A parent might prefer something quieter.
- Keep it short: walk up songs should be 15 to 30 seconds. We fade the music as the speaker reaches the mic.
- Pick a recognizable hook: guests should know the song in a few seconds. That is what creates the laugh.
- Check the lyrics: a song with clean lyrics is safer in front of grandparents and children.
- Think about the first line: a strong first line from the song can set up the joke, so let your DJ know where to start.
How walk up songs work at a wedding
The emcee or DJ announces the speaker and starts the song. The speaker walks to the microphone while the music plays, and the DJ fades it down as they begin. The whole thing takes less than a minute, but it changes the mood of the toast. A good walk up song gives the speaker a moment of attention before they say a word and reminds guests to quiet down.
If you have several speakers, give each one a different song. If you want the music to feel consistent, choose songs from the same era or genre. Tell your DJ the order of speakers and how they should be introduced so the cues are smooth.
Ideas for different speakers
- Best man: an action movie theme, a sports anthem or a song from your friend group.
- Maid of honor: an empowering pop song or something that references a shared memory.
- Parents: a warm classic or a song from their own wedding.
- The couple: a song that sounds like your relationship, or a surprise from the crowd.
- Grandparents: a classic from their generation that gets a smile.
Timing and logistics for walk up songs
Toasts usually happen during dinner or right after the grand entrance. Ask your planner for the speaker order and give your DJ a list so we can prepare each song and start at the right second. If a speaker is nervous, tell us so we can add a longer intro or a quieter song.
We test the microphone before the toasts and keep a backup mic ready. The song volume is set lower than a dance track so it does not startle guests during dinner, and we always fade it out smoothly.
Frequently asked questions
What are good walk up songs for wedding speeches?
Pick a short, recognizable hook that fits the speaker. Funny theme songs, sports anthems and warm classics all work.
How long should walk up songs be?
15 to 30 seconds. We fade the song as the speaker reaches the microphone.
Do all speakers need a walk up song?
No. It is optional. Some couples use songs only for the best man and maid of honor.
Can the DJ announce the speakers?
Yes. We introduce each speaker and cue the song.
What about explicit lyrics?
Ask for clean edits if there are children or older guests.
Can the speaker pick their own song?
Yes, but send it to your DJ ahead of time so we can edit it.
When do toasts happen?
Usually during dinner or after the grand entrance. Your planner and DJ can place them.
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About Synergy Events
Synergy Events is a Los Angeles DJ and lighting company with more than 20 years of experience, serving weddings and events across Southern California. We are music specialists and crowd readers, and we blend songs seamlessly so every part of the night feels intentional. Hear more on DJ Wrex’s SoundCloud, see our reviews on The Knot, or contact us to check your date.
