Recommended Western pop coming-of-age songs for weddings and wedding receptions

Remember Me ft. Natalia LafourcadeMiguel

Miguel – Remember Me (Dúo) (From “Coco”/Official Lyric Video) ft. Natalia Lafourcade

If you want to express your gratitude at a wedding, reception, or to your family, how about this song—the theme from Pixar’s animated film “Coco,” which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2017? The Japanese dubbed version was cheerfully arranged by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, but the original is more subdued.

Never Knew I NeededNe-Yo

Ne-Yo – Never Knew I Needed

It’s a love song I’d like to give to a career woman bride.

It’s the ending theme of Disney’s animated film The Princess and the Frog.

The heroine, Tiana, working hard while dreaming of running her own restaurant, was so cool.

For a surprise from the groom to the bride at a wedding or reception, it’s perfect.

Last Train HomePat Metheny Group

Last Train Home

It was used as the ending theme for the anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 3: Stardust Crusaders.

It has a slightly nostalgic feel.

If you use it as background music when seeing guests off after the wedding ceremony and reception, it might let everyone savor the lingering afterglow of a wonderful event.

I Want YouSavage Garden

Savage Garden – I Want You (Official Video)

It was used as the ending theme for the anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 4: Diamond Is Unbreakable.

It’s upbeat but doesn’t interfere with conversation, so I think it would be stylish as background music during a wedding or reception cocktail hour.

Try EverythingShakira

Shakira – Try Everything (Official Video)

It’s the theme song of Disney’s animated film Zootopia, which also serves as the ending theme.

It’s a happy, uplifting track that Judy, the protagonist, listens to on the train as she heads from the countryside to the big city.

Perfect for weddings, receptions, and celebrating a new beginning.

I’m a believerSmash Mouth

Shrek I’m a believer High Definition 1080p

It’s the song that all the characters sing and dance to together during the final wedding scene in DreamWorks’ animated film Shrek.

It’s a pop cover of a famous track by the American band The Monkees.

The Japanese title is “Koi ni Ikiyou” (literally, “Let’s Live for Love”).

It’s perfect for livening up weddings and receptions.

Walk Like an EgyptianThe Bangles

The Bangles – Walk Like an Egyptian (Official Video)

It was used as the ending theme for the anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 3: Stardust Crusaders, specifically the so-called Egypt Arc.

It will add an exotic touch to your wedding ceremony or reception.

The song is performed by an American girl band that was popular in the 1980s.