[Wedding BGM] Touching! Recommended songs perfect for a friend’s speech
A heartfelt speech by a close friend at the wedding—the bride and groom’s big day.
This is a moment when messages that look back on shared memories and wish happiness for a friend you’ve spent so many days with are delivered, wrapping the venue in emotion.
In this article, we introduce recommended songs for those moving friend speeches.
We’ve gathered not only wedding classics but also songs that gently embrace the entire venue, so please use this as a reference when choosing music.
If you’re worried the music might interfere with the speech, consider versions arranged for music box or piano!
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[Wedding BGM] Moving! Recommended Songs Perfect for Friend Speeches (31–40)
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
The 17th single by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata, beloved across generations.
It was chosen as the theme song for Toho’s 3D CG animated film “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” and its chorus has a gentle, easy-to-hum melody that makes it a classic.
With Hata’s straightforward vocals and lyrics expressing his feelings for a sunflower-like lover, it’s a sincere, heartfelt song.
It’s perfect as wedding BGM, too! Since it’s a song everyone knows, arranging it as an instrumental like a music box version is also highly recommended.
AquaSakamoto Ryuichi
Ryuichi Sakamoto is not only a composer but also a pianist who has released many works into the world.
Among them, for a wedding I recommend “aqua”! He originally composed this piece for his daughter, Miu Sakamoto.
Its delicate piano tones, which touch people’s hearts, will beautifully complement a speech dedicated to a dear friend.
The calm melody helps convey every single word you offer to your friend with greater depth.
It’s sure to be a wedding that leaves a lasting impression!
Dear BrideNishino Kana
Kana Nishino, who has created numerous love songs, has a wedding song called “Dear Bride” that we’d absolutely love for you to use at your ceremony.
The lyrics are filled with congratulatory messages for the bride on her wedding day, making it a perfect fit for a best friend’s speech.
It expresses celebratory feelings so well that you’ll want everyone to hear the lyrics in full.
You can use a music box arrangement during the speech and gift the original song at another moment—it’s sure to be a hit!
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
Noriyuki Makihara’s songs vividly capture the feelings of those who leave their hometowns to chase dreams in the city, resonating deeply with many listeners.
Blending nostalgia with a determination to take on new challenges, this work moves the heart with lyrics and melodies that express thoughts for a dear friend.
Released in 1992 as a track on the album “You Are My Treasure,” it was re-recorded in 2001 and 2006.
Loved across various settings—such as being featured in an NTT East Japan commercial—this song will envelop the entire venue in warmth when played during a speech to convey blessings or gratitude to someone special.
Spring Dayaimyon
It was also the theme song for the movie Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~, so I think even small children know this song.
Crayon Shin-chan movies always have scenes that bring a tear to your eye, so it might be perfect as tear-jerking wedding BGM.
The lyrics are straightforward and positive, saying, “We don’t know what the future holds, but as long as we’re together, we’ll be fine,” so you could say it’s truly a song made for a hope-filled wedding.
Aimyon’s gentle, conversational singing style is wonderful as well.
[Wedding BGM] Moving! Recommended Songs Perfect for Friends’ Speeches (41–50)
Love me, Love youMrs. GREEN APPLE
The refreshing melody and powerful message of “Love me, Love you” make it a perfect BGM choice for a best-friend speech.
Its content, which brings past memories vividly to life, guides listeners into a warm mood.
The gradually soaring chorus seems to symbolize the depth of friendship, creating a moment perfectly suited for the speech’s climax.
The energy Mrs.
GREEN APPLE delivers is more than enough to add brilliance to a milestone day, and for many, it will become an unforgettable song.
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
A perfect song to recommend for a wedding speech celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime moment for a friend is “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana.” As a signature hit by the national idol group SMAP, it’s beloved across generations.
Its gentle music-box tones are soothing and memorable.
It’s ideal for moments when you want to reflect on the days you’ve spent with a dear friend and express your gratitude.
Why not use this heartfelt song as background music, along with a message for your irreplaceable friend on their special day?
