[2025] Popular wedding songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke. Also great for wedding ceremonies and reception entertainment!

Magic CarpetTakaya Kawasaki

Takaya Kawasaki - Magic Carpet [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a moving song highly recommended for weddings.

Takaya Kawasaki’s warm, husky voice and the simple arrangement centered on acoustic guitar are especially appealing.

The lyrics portray a commitment to valuing emotional bonds and pure affection over material things.

Included on the album “I believe in you,” released in July 2018, the track surged in popularity on a video-sharing app in 2020.

That December, it was also chosen as the theme song for a LINE drama.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to convey your feelings to someone special—such as a proposal or a wedding performance.

It’s also recommended for those who want to reaffirm their bond with a loved one.

Beloved flowerMONGOL800

Beloved flower

It’s a truly wonderful song with the phrase, “Water the flower you love, and give it kindness so it won’t wither.” Someone loved like this must be happy; it’s filled with the kind of love that makes you feel everything will be all right no matter what happens.

It’s a song I’d love to hear a man sing.

Wedding SongDISH//

DISH// – Wedding Song [Official Video]

A song that seems likely to become a new wedding standard is this track by the band DISH//, with Takumi Kitamura as the vocalist.

Titled straightforwardly “Wedding Song,” it carries a congratulatory message from friends to the bride and groom.

If you’re looking for a song to gift the couple from friends at the reception, it’s highly recommended, and it would be great to sing or perform it as part of the entertainment.

Combined with its lyrics and gentle mid-tempo feel, the song overflows with celebratory sentiment and a joyful atmosphere.

SignMr.Children

Mr.Children 「Sign」 MUSIC VIDEO

This song was the theme for the drama Orange Days, starring Satoshi Tsumabuki and Kou Shibasaki.

Mr.

Children’s songs are generally popular as wedding songs, but isn’t this one especially perfect? The days ahead won’t be nothing but happiness—there will surely be arguments and hardships—but this moving track conveys a firm, strong resolve to overcome them together, a love that truly resonates.

It’s a love song sung from a male perspective, but it’s one that will speak to anyone.

bow knotAimer

Aimer “Chouchou Musubi” (produced and written by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS)

A perfect song for weddings and receptions has arrived.

It’s a piece where Aimer’s vocals and RADWIMPS’ Yojiro Noda’s production blend beautifully.

Using the metaphor of a “butterfly knot,” it portrays love and human relationships, expressing the strength of the couple’s bond and the deepening of their affection.

Released in August 2016, the music video was directed by the renowned filmmaker Shunji Iwai.

It’s recommended for those who want to sing with heartfelt congratulations for the bride and groom.

With its warm lyrics and beautiful melody, it’s sure to lift the atmosphere of the venue.

to youMONGOL800

To You by MONGOL800

This song, which drew attention again a few years ago as a TV drama theme, is widely recognized—just like “Chiisana Koi no Uta”—and suits the atmosphere of a wedding.

If you and your friends end the night with a group sing-along, it could make for the perfect karaoke at the after-party.

Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48

[MV full] Koi Suru Fortune Cookie / AKB48 [Official]

When it comes to AKB48’s most popular songs, this is the one! With its bright, disco-style sound and uplifting lyrics, it has captured the hearts of many.

Released in August 2013, it has been featured across various media and has won multiple awards.

Characterized by its positive message and fun rhythm, it portrays a mindset of pressing forward—believing in a bright future and good luck—despite romantic setbacks or everyday disappointments.

It’s a perfect song to perform at weddings or receptions.

Sing it with wishes for the newlyweds’ happy future, and the venue is sure to be filled with smiles!