[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 Friends’ Speeches (41–50)
I can’t put it into wordsOda Kazumasa
A signature and classic song by Off Course, the band led by Kazumasa Oda.
It was released in 1982 as their 23rd single.
It’s also been used in commercials, so chances are everyone has heard it at least once.
Oda’s clear, gentle vocals really touch the heart.
It’s a great choice as background music for any occasion—weddings, funerals, you name it—but I especially hope it’s played on the big day of a wedding.
The melody slips right into your body, so instrumental arrangements like music box versions are also highly recommended.
sunflowerHakasé Tarō
Taro Hakase’s piece “Himawari” is also an instrumental, so it’s a great recommendation for speech background music.
Since it was used as the opening theme for the NHK morning drama series “Teppan,” many people may have heard it before.
You can almost see the vivid scene of sunflowers—also the title of the piece—blooming in full glory.
Its heartwarming melody and the grandeur of the orchestra make it a perfect fit for the special stage of a wedding.
pupilaiko
‘Hitomi’ is the perfect choice when you want to express deep love to a friend—especially a childhood friend who’s a woman.
It’s a song by aiko included on her album “Kanojo,” and it’s also well known from a Kao commercial.
The song celebrates the new life chapter of someone you’ve known since you were young.
Since many people know it, they’ll likely recall the lyrics as they listen.
The gentle ballad will also create a warm atmosphere at the venue.
Although I’m suggesting it here as BGM for a friend’s speech, another appeal is that the lyrics can be reinterpreted for various relationships, such as from a mother to her daughter.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
A signature song by Yo Hitoto, a Taiwan-born singer, lyricist, and actress.
It’s a huge karaoke favorite—chances are you’ve sung it at least once.
The song holds special meaning for her; she wrote it in a week after being inspired by an email from a friend living in New York at the time of the 9/11 attacks.
It was even adapted into a film with the same title.
With lyrics about wanting to stay together with the one you love forever and ever, it’s perfect for weddings.
Highly recommended as background music that won’t interfere with speeches!
Thank youikimonogakari
A perfect song for background music in a speech expressing gratitude to friends is “Arigatou.” Ikimonogakari released it in 2010, and it was used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Gegege no Nyobo.” Its gentle music-box tones resonate beautifully in moments where you share memories with friends.
The song’s slow tempo also makes it ideal for those who want to relax and speak calmly on a tense stage.
How about using soft, tender BGM that wraps the entire venue in warmth?
Family SongHoshino Gen
“Family Song” is a gentle piece by Gen Hoshino that celebrates the bonds of family.
Its calm arrangement of piano and strings makes it perfect as background music for a friend’s speech, soothing the hearts of all attendees.
The slightly nostalgic melody is ideal for recalling the days you’ve spent together.
Hoshino’s warm vocals also convey heartfelt blessings to the couple embarking on their new journey of marriage.
Why not choose this song as the background music while you share stories about your best friend?
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster’s “Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikakete Iru” (“The World Is Smiling at You”) is an uplifting, cheerful message song featuring cute yet powerful vocals.
Its lyrics emphasize cherishing small everyday joys and shining as your true self without worrying about others’ eyes.
Released in August 2018 and included on the album FLAVA, the music video was filmed against the beautiful natural scenery of Okinawa.
The song’s bright image has been widely loved, even being selected as Coca-Cola’s annual image song.
Played as background music for a wedding speech by friends, it will celebrate the couple’s new beginning while filling everyone’s hearts with energy and courage.