Recommended band songs for weddings. Use them as a reference for choosing background music!
If you’re a couple who loves rock bands, you might be thinking, “We want to play band songs as our wedding BGM to keep it true to us!” In this article, we’ll introduce a curated selection of band songs that are perfect for weddings, especially for band-loving couples like you.
We’ve chosen tracks that fit various wedding moments—not only straightforward love songs about pure devotion, but also songs expressing gratitude to family and celebrating friendship.
Use this as a guide for your playlist, and color your wedding with the music you love.
Plus, the songs featured here are also great for performances, so if you’re planning to play music as part of the wedding entertainment, this will come in handy too.
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Recommended band songs for weddings: Use these as a reference for choosing BGM! (31–40)
Aito Yuurakkuraifu
It’s a love song from a man to a woman, carrying the message, “Let’s be together for life.” It’s a track by the four-piece band Luck Life from Osaka, released in 2015 as their second single.
The straightforward vocals and lyrics pierce the heart.
With crisp, lively guitar tones, it’s a mid-tempo rock number—perfect for a groom to dedicate to his bride.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
If you’re a female vocal band confident in your singing ability, how about performing Superfly’s “Ai o Komete Hanataba o” (“A Bouquet with Love”)? It’s one of Superfly’s most popular songs and a classic celebratory tune, making it a staple at weddings.
Since it really showcases vocals, if the bride is a strong singer, it might be nice to have her sing it.
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
When it comes to performing as a band at a wedding with guests of various ages, the song selection is a concern—if the music is too intense, older guests often won’t enjoy it.
But with this song, you can relax.
Centered on acoustic guitar, even with lead guitar, bass, and drums joining in, it’s likely to result in a gentle, refined performance.
It’s an especially recommended choice for grooms who have experience as a band vocalist.
Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu
A song that celebrates the power of a smile.
The message delivered by singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi overflows with warmth that makes you feel the connections between people and the happiness they share.
Released in February 2011, the track was also featured in a Tokyo Metro commercial and resonated with many listeners.
It’s highly recommended for the wedding entrance scene, where it can help create a joyful moment filled with smiles.
The song was also selected as the ending theme for the NHK Educational TV anime Bakuman., making it beloved by a wide range of generations.
If you play this song at your wedding—imbued with the wish to connect people through smiles—it’s sure to make your day wonderful.
GOING SKIPTHE SKIPPERS
At first glance, with its vigorous, weighty tone and full-throttle vocals, it may not seem to fit a wedding atmosphere.
But if you listen closely to the lyrics, they sing about taking each other’s hand and moving forward together, even if a difficult road awaits.
Recommended band songs for weddings. Use them as a reference for choosing BGM! (41–50)
knot; tie; bind; concludewacci
A wedding song by the rock band wacci, which became a huge hit after going viral on the internet.
Over a gentle, mellow track, vocalist Yohei Hashiguchi’s husky voice resonates warmly.
The lyrics feature a man from a couple who has decided to marry, expressing his love for the woman and his resolve to protect her from here on out.
It’s truly the perfect song for a groom to gift to his bride on their wedding day.
Of course, it’s great performed by a full band, but it also suits a tender, stripped-down solo rendition.
Canon Rock
Canon Rock is often performed by guitarists as entertainment at weddings.
If you’re a technical guitarist, you’ve probably tried it at least once, right? It’s a rock arrangement of the classical masterpiece Canon, played on electric guitar—but since you’re at it, why not perform it with a full band? Having solos for each part, not just the guitar, might make it even more exciting!