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.
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Classic songs about marriage. Recommended popular tracks (21–30)
Marry YouBruno Mars
This is one of Bruno Mars’s signature songs, sung with a breezy pop sound and cheerful melody that casually proposes marriage.
Included on the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, the track has been widely used at weddings since its 2010 release and continues to be loved around the world.
It earned platinum certifications in many countries, including Canada and the UK, and became a massive hit in the United States with over two million copies sold.
The lyrics—about a spontaneous Las Vegas wedding proposal made in the glow of a wonderful night—are especially memorable.
Its optimistic, positive vibe captivates listeners.
Perfect not only for weddings, but also for fun times like a drive with your partner or a party with friends.
StoryAI
The first chorus says “You will protect me,” and the last says “I will protect you,” which feels like the two are thinking of each other—so isn’t it a perfect song for a wedding? It might be nice to play it during scenes like how the couple first met, where the footage runs a bit longer.
Also, if you sing this song as part of the entertainment—or have someone sing it—you can replace “you” and “I” with the bride’s and groom’s real names.
threadNakajima Miyuki
A renowned masterpiece by Miyuki Nakajima, known to all.
It’s the ultimate wedding song, comparing the encounters and ties in life to threads.
Originally included on the 1992 album “EAST ASIA,” the song’s popularity surged after it was used as the theme for the 1998 drama “March of the Saints.” Following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, it once again drew attention, comforting people reflecting on the fragility of life and the workings of fate.
The two threads can represent spouses, parent and child, best friends—many kinds of relationships.
Is there any song more fitting for expressing gratitude and love to everyone: the parents and family who raised you, the friends who stood by you in hard times, and the partner with whom you will walk together forever?
Because I’m only gonna be happy, you know.Kishidan
A gem of a love song by Kishidan that passionately conveys eternal love with manly spirit.
The lyrics, which pledge nothing but to make the other person happy and straightforwardly depict a future with the one you love, deeply resonate with couples in love.
The resolve to uphold unchanging love—even with gray hair or baldness—is expressed at times powerfully, at times humorously.
Released in February 2015 as their 18th single, this piece was reportedly written by Show Ayanokoji on a Shinkansen, based on his experience at a friend’s wedding.
It’s ideal for celebrating anniversaries, wedding performances, or as proposal background music—a song that gives voice, through music, to feelings that are hard to express honestly.
sparklingHoneyWorks feat. Hakoniiwa Ririi
It’s a warm song that feels like it captures the happy moments of the bride and groom.
The lyrics are sprinkled with the instant of falling in love and the joy of discovering love, brimming with hope for the couple’s future.
Its glamorous melody and clear, luminous vocals beautifully express the feelings of two people embarking on the new chapter of marriage.
Released in October 2024, the track also drew attention as the opening theme for the anime “Is It True That We’re Getting Married?” It’s a perfect choice for a wedding performance or as background music for a proposal.
Why not listen to it with someone special and soak in the happiness?
Speak NowTaylor Swift
As the title is derived from the classic wedding phrase “Speak now or forever hold your peace,” this song expresses the feelings of a girl attending the wedding of someone she loves.
It was reportedly inspired by a friend’s experience in which the boy she liked as a child ended up marrying a girl who didn’t seem right for him.
Wedding DayHirahara Ayaka
A heartwarming wedding song that celebrates an inspiring new chapter in life.
Ayaka Hirahara’s clear, pure vocals gently embrace the couple as they embark on their journey together.
The lyrics, which look back on the days they’ve shared and vow a future to come, are perfect for those moving moments at a wedding.
Released in June 2023, the song was born from a collaboration with a wedding venue in Fukuoka.
Its warm, inviting tone suits any scene of the reception.
Recommended for those who want to express gratitude to their loved ones or create a memorable performance.
A beautiful track that resonates with hope for a future walked hand in hand with the one you love.