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[2025] Make Your Wedding Shine with Western Music BGM! Recommended English-Language Wedding Songs

[2025] Make Your Wedding Shine with Western Music BGM! Recommended English-Language Wedding Songs
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We’re introducing some recommended Western songs for your wedding BGM! If you’re a couple who loves Western music, you’ll want to make your reception feel like “you” by using Western tracks throughout.

That said, if you switch out every track for each scene and for background conversations, you’ll end up needing a dozen or more songs.

Your favorite songs might not always suit a celebratory occasion, and choosing can be tough… So for those dealing with that dilemma, we’ve put together a list of Western songs that work well across various wedding moments.

We focused our research on recent hits, including the latest tracks, and we also introduce timeless classics in the latter half—so you’re sure to get compliments on your great taste.

Use this article as a guide to help you create a wedding that’s brimming with your unique personalities!

[2025] Make Your Wedding Glamorous with Western Music BGM! Recommended Western Wedding Songs (1–10)

Dance With Me TonightOlly Murs

Olly Murs – Dance With Me Tonight (Official Video)
Dance With Me TonightOlly Murs

It’s the song “Dance With Me Tonight” by British singer-songwriter Olly Murs.

It’s a lively dance number! It’s up-tempo, but it also has a nostalgic feel to it, so I think people of all ages can enjoy it.

Like in an American movie, it would be fun to play this track and have everyone dance to it as part of the performance!

The GiftBlue

This is a song called “The Gift” by the British R&B group Blue.

In fact, it was written by the singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara! He later released a self-cover under the title “Boku ga Ichiban Hoshikatta Mono” (“The Thing I Wanted Most”).

Having the four members sing that beautiful melody gives it real impact.

It’s a track that’s sure to move you!

Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud (Official Music Video)
Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran

This is the song “Thinking Out Loud,” released in 2014 by Ed Sheeran, a hugely popular singer-songwriter from the UK.

It’s a big hit in Japan as well.

The very romantic melody matches the world of the lyrics perfectly.

It’s definitely a recommended song for weddings.

It’s included on the album X.

Hold My HandLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Hold My Hand (From “Top Gun: Maverick”) [Official Music Video]
Hold My HandLady Gaga

It is said that the song Lady Gaga released in May 2022 was produced as the lead single for the soundtrack of the film Top Gun: Maverick.

Described as “a love letter to the world during and after a very difficult time,” the piece is a powerful message song that promises understanding and support for those overcoming hardship.

It seems to embody Lady Gaga’s deep empathy as she sings about the importance of human connection and finding hope even in despair.

It’s sure to be a moving choice for wedding BGM.

Why not use this Academy Award–nominated masterpiece for your ceremony scene?

Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone

Benson Boone – Beautiful Things (Official Music Video)
Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone

Benson Boone, a multi-instrumentalist born in the United States in 2002, moves listeners with his song “Beautiful Things,” whose melodies and lyrics brilliantly capture joy, gratitude, and their fragility.

While Benson has been establishing strong international acclaim with tracks like “In the Stars” and “Ghost Town,” this work is more introspective and personal.

It expresses gratitude that comes with positive changes in life, while also portraying the anxiety that happy moments may not last forever.

Released in January 2024, the song conveys how difficult it can be to fully accept happiness even after you’ve found it.

Used as background music at a wedding to celebrate a couple’s new beginning, it’s sure to create a touching scene.

golden hourJVKE

JVKE – golden hour (official music video)
golden hourJVKE

JVKE, also known as Jacob Dodge Lawson, has crafted a love song that beautifully captures the special moments between two people in love.

He describes the blissful time with a partner—when it feels as if time has stopped and the sun is sparkling—as the “golden hour.” The poetic lyrics, evoking pink and orange skies and the glow on each other’s skin, are especially striking.

The piano melody, inspired by classical music, is also captivating.

Released in July 2022, the song became a major hit despite minimal promotion beyond radio.

Its tone makes it perfect as wedding background music for two people in love—why not use it to help create memories of the happiest day? It’s sure to be a song that blesses the start of a couple’s journey, celebrating their pure affection for one another.

Capital LettersHailee Steinfeld, BloodPop®

It’s a tropical dance-pop track with a chill summer vibe.

I thought about what kind of scene it could be used for, and since it doesn’t have a big build-up feel, I personally think it works well for an exit scene.

The tempo isn’t too fast—it’s just right! The lyrics are gentle, like they softly stay by your side when you’re feeling anxious.

In married life, everyone feels uncertain about the future.

Whenever you start something new, that feeling always comes—but the punchy dance beat blows it all away.