Masterpieces that sing about marriage. Recommended popular songs.
When you think of an event overflowing with happiness, it has to be a wedding, right?
Of course, there’s your own wedding, but there are also times when you get to share in the happiness of a close friend or family member’s wedding.
Here, we’ll introduce romance-filled songs centered on the theme of marriage, as well as songs that express congratulations and gratitude.
If you’re planning to perform a song at a wedding, feel free to use this as a reference.
Classic songs that celebrate marriage: Recommended popular tracks (1–10)
365 daysMr.Children
This artist has been active on the front lines since I was a child, but among their many great songs, this one is my favorite.
I remember being deeply moved when this song played at the end of a relative’s wedding I attended.
rainbowSuda Masaki
While establishing a solid reputation as an actor, Masaki Suda also shines in the music scene.
His fifth single, released in November 2020, was chosen as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.
The lyrics and composition were handled by his close friend Huwie Ishizaki, resulting in a wedding ballad that expresses a vow to stay together for life.
Filled with warm words of gratitude to a partner who accepts one’s weaknesses and a desire to support each other no matter what, the song has become a wedding staple chosen by many couples.
In March 2021, its streaming plays surpassed 100 million, making it a track that resonates across generations.
With its relaxed tempo and easy-to-sing melody, it’s also perfect as a message from the bride and groom to their guests.
bouquetback number
When it comes to Back Number songs you want to use at a wedding, this one is the classic of classics, right? It’s like, “Sorry, sorry—thank you! Sorry.” That kind of balance, but it’s still filled with love, and its unforced, laid-back vibe gives it a sense of realness.
It’s a warm love song.
AnniversaryMayo Okamoto
It’s a song included on Mayo Okamoto’s third original album, “Smile,” released in 1997.
The track was originally written for singer Seiko Ishii, and Mayo Okamoto later recorded her own self-cover.
It expresses a cute, heartfelt wish from a woman who wants to keep feeling butterflies and stay in love with her husband even after they’re married.
Ever Ever AfterCarrie Underwood
It’s the theme song from Enchanted.
With its sparkling, glamorous feel, this track is perfect for a wedding entrance or the cake-cutting scene.
Put this song on, and let everyone fall under a spell on your wedding night.
eternityBENI
A gem of a love ballad by BENI that paints a warm blessing and love for two people getting married.
Released in January 2012 as the theme song for the NHK General TV drama “Honjitsu wa Taian Nari,” this piece gently sings of a couple on their wedding day, brimming with happiness.
The lyrics—about supporting each other’s weaknesses and vowing to begin a new life together—are perfect for the moment of pledging eternal love.
BENI’s soft vocals and melodious R&B sound will further elevate the moving atmosphere of any wedding.
It’s also a great song to perform at a dear friend’s ceremony; if you sing it with feeling, it’s sure to resonate with the bride and groom.
Beauty and the BeastBeauty and the Beast
The theme song from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is known as a moving duet between Belle and the Beast.
Composed by Alan Menken, its charm lies in a simplicity influenced by Broadway music.
Although written in 1990, it has continued to be loved across generations, even being used in the 2017 live-action adaptation.
There’s also a famous episode in which Angela Lansbury, who played Mrs.
Potts, completed the recording in a single take, moving everyone present in the studio.
It’s a perfect song for a bride and groom’s entrance or re-entrance at a wedding.
Why not listen to it with a happy heart, imagining a dance scene that deepens the couple’s bond?