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 them as a reference for choosing BGM! (41–50)
Walking FlowerTHE BLUE HEARTS
This is a hidden gem by THE BLUE HEARTS, who enjoyed explosive popularity from the 1980s to the 1990s.
It’s said that vocalist Hiroto Kōmoto wrote the song for a friend’s wedding, making it a perfect choice to perform at weddings.
The performance difficulty isn’t very high, so it’s also appealing that it can be relatively easy to play as a band.
Recommended band songs for weddings: A guide for choosing background music! (51–60)
POP STARHirai Ken
Released in 2005 as Ken Hirai’s 23rd single, this song was used as the theme for the drama “Kiken na Aneki.” Although Ken Hirai is often associated with ballads, this track has a pop feel, and in the music video he even dances with a teddy bear.
It’s a song that really gets everyone excited when performed live.
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The song that delivers straightforward words of love straight to the heart is performed by HY, a band from Okinawa.
Among the tracks on their 2003 album “Street Story,” this one drew particular attention and continues to be beloved by many fans today.
HY’s charm—singing bittersweet feelings of love over a gentle melody—is distilled into this piece.
You can picture the protagonist trying to etch each ordinary moment spent with someone special into their heart.
The lyrics overflow with the thrill of driving with a lover and the joy of spending time together.
It’s a gem of a love song that celebrates the wonder of loving—be sure to share it with that special someone.
KALEIDOLiSA
In 2019, LiSA became a nationwide sensation with the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Among her songs, there’s one that’s perfect for weddings! In fact, she has other wedding-ready tracks too, but this time it’s KALEIDO.
The lyrics feature “you” and “I,” exploring what makes them different and the same, what you did for me, what I want to do for you from now on, and feelings of gratitude… Every line radiates warmth, making it ideal for couples on their wedding day! To make the most of the song’s gentle atmosphere, we recommend performing it acoustically.
Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE
This song is also a classic choice for weddings, isn’t it? It’s perfect for singing to wish the bride and groom a lifetime of happiness! With its gentle, heartfelt melody and high recognition, it’s an ideal piece to perform at a wedding where people of all kinds gather.
If you’re a woman confident in your singing, why not take the opportunity to perform it in your dress?
Magic words ~World you marry me?~Do As Infinity
Since their reunion in 2008, Do As Infinity—a two-piece rock band—has been active not only in Japan but also internationally, including a tour of Latin America.
Their 15th single, “Mahou no Kotoba ~Would you marry me?~,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama Chocolat.
Because the strings and brass sections are prominent, performing it as entertainment means the keyboardist has a lot to do, but the light, sprightly ensemble will add a festive touch to a special day.
It’s a heartfelt pop tune with lyrics that feel like they’re celebrating a new beginning.
Bye, my friendbokula.
A heartwarming rock tune by bokula.
that sings of the preciousness of friendship and warm memories.
Released in May 2022 on the album “Seikatsu ni, Yorisoi” (“Close to Everyday Life”), it resonated widely on social media.
The down-to-earth lyrics feel as if they put unfiltered emotions into words, paired with a breezy, approachable melody.
It’s perfect for moments of reminiscing with friends or when you want to be there for someone important.
It would also gently envelop the atmosphere as background music for a wedding speech.