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[For the Millennial Generation] Introducing Wedding Songs That Will Liven Up Your Ceremony
Those nostalgic songs that colored the youth of the Yutori generation are now being chosen as special background music to brighten life’s biggest moments.
By playing the memorable tracks you listened to during your school days on your wedding or at your reception, you can create warm moments that allow you to share those memories with your guests.
In this article, we’ve picked wedding songs that resonate with that generation’s heart.
We’ve gathered a wide range of tracks perfect for each scene—entrances, toasts, outfit changes, and more—so please use this as a reference when choosing your music.
[For the Millennial Generation] Introducing Wedding Songs to Liven Up Your Ceremony (1–10)
Wherever you areNEW!ONE OK ROCK
Many of you may have listened to this as a youth anthem during your school days.
This song by ONE OK ROCK is included on their fourth album, Niche Syndrome, released in 2010.
It became a hot topic after being featured in an NTT Docomo commercial, and it’s now so popular that it ranked No.
1 for two consecutive years as a go-to wedding BGM.
Taka’s powerful yet clear vocals, paired with a simple arrangement centered on piano and acoustic guitar, wrap a lifelong vow to a loved one in drama.
It’s perfect for entrance scenes, end credits, or the recessional—sure to fill the entire venue with emotion.
bouquetNEW!back number
A back number song that realistically portrays the fragile relationship between lovers.
Released in 2011 as their second single, it was used as the ending theme for the music program COUNT DOWN TV.
The lyrics convey a sincere desire to create memories again and again, and the attitude of treasuring the happiness of being together now rather than clinging to an uncertain future is deeply moving.
With lyrics that depict real love in down-to-earth words and a gentle melody, it’s perfect for a wedding profile movie.
We may not know what the future holds, but for now we just want to be together—this song warmly colors the reception and expresses the couple’s honest feelings.
A bouquet of flowers with loveNEW!Superfly
As a quintessential wedding song that adds sparkle to the ceremony, this track continues to be chosen by countless couples.
Released by Superfly in 2008 as their fourth single, it was also used as the theme song for the drama “Edison no Haha” (Edison’s Mother).
The lyrics—expressing straightforward love and gratitude to someone dear—resonate deeply.
They thoughtfully depict the journey of arriving at a precious place after many detours, and the feelings for the person who has stayed by your side unchanged, making it perfect for two people at a milestone in life.
It’s recommended for entrance scenes, bouquet presentations, and even as a congratulatory message from friends.
Why not use this song to convey your gratitude to every guest at the venue?
Baby, I love youNEW!TEE
This is a gem-like love ballad released by TEE in October 2010.
Chosen as the ending theme for COUNT DOWN TV as his second major-label single, it weaves candid words of love with the warm resonance of acoustic guitar and his smoky, husky vocals.
The song peaked at No.
2 on the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100 at the time and became a major hit, earning triple platinum in digital sales.
While infused with an urban R&B feel, its bittersweet, confessional tone about love gently warms not only the bride and groom but also the hearts of their guests.
It’s perfect for moments like the entrance or cake-cutting—any scene where you want to fill the venue with a sense of happiness.
A future we create togetherNEW!Ketsumeishi
A love song by Ketsumeishi that warmly sings of gratitude for the miracle brought by meeting someone special, and the hope for the future the two will build together.
It straightforwardly conveys the excitement about walking into the future side by side, while savoring the happiness of sharing the ordinary days.
Released in 2011 as a double A-side single with “Ballad,” the track was featured as an insert song in the drama Haganeno Onna Season 2 and used in a TEPCO commercial, and it has been beloved by many couples, ranking high on wedding song charts.
Its gentle melody and uplifting lyrics make it a moving piece perfectly suited for life’s big moments.
One LoveNEW!storm
Arashi’s 22nd single, released in June 2008.
Chosen as the theme song for the film “Boys Over Flowers Final,” its lyrics—expressing a man’s sincere feelings for the one he loves—resonate deeply.
They carefully convey vows of love lasting a hundred years, gratitude for the support received so far, and a firm resolve in choosing just one person in the entire world, making it feel like a proposal itself.
Debuting at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and selling over 560,000 copies, the song also ranked high on lists of tracks people want to hear at weddings.
It’s a perfect wedding song for moving moments like the entrance scene or the bride’s letter.
ButterflyNEW!Kaela Kimura
Among Kaela Kimura’s songs that the yutori generation grew up with, this is the one most often chosen for weddings.
Released in 2009 as a digital-only single and used in a Zexy commercial, it quickly spread nationwide.
As the backstory—written to celebrate a close friend’s new beginning—suggests, the lyrics carry a warm message wishing happiness for someone dear.
The gentle tones centered on piano and harpsichord envelop the venue, creating a perfect atmosphere for friend speeches or performance segments.
Achieving No.
1 on the weekly chart seven months after its release, it became a long-running hit and a new wedding-song standard loved across generations.