Recommended wedding songs for people in their 50s: moving masterpieces and popular favorites

ButterflyKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “Butterfly” (Official Music Video)

This is a heartwarming love song by Kaela Kimura.

Written for a close friend’s wedding, the song beautifully expresses love and hope for the future.

The lyrics, which depict joyful wedding moments, also carry the history of a long-standing friendship, leaving a deep impression on listeners.

It was included on the best-of album “5years,” released on February 3, 2010, and was also used as the ending theme for the TV program “sakusaku.” Widely cherished as a wedding staple, it’s the perfect track for anyone who wants to convey heartfelt congratulations to someone special.

rainbowSuda Masaki

Masaki Suda 'Niji' (Rainbow)

It’s a song filled with warmth.

The lyrics express gratitude to a loved one and a wish to stay together forever.

It’s a perfect track for the moment when the bride and groom vow their love to each other.

Released digitally on November 10, 2020, it was also used as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.” Masaki Suda’s clear, transparent voice gently wraps the couple’s hopes for the future.

It’s recommended not only as wedding BGM, but also for times when you want to convey your thanks to someone special.

Why not take the hand of the one you love and give it a listen?

Seriously Only You (Let’s Get Married)Takeuchi Mariya

Only You in Earnest (Let’s Get Married) – Mariya Takeuchi

It’s a classic that seems made for weddings, opening with an intro that quotes Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March.” The proposal words, written entirely in English, resonate as a straightforward message of love.

Included on Mariya Takeuchi’s April 1984 album “VARIETY,” the song was produced by Tatsuro Yamashita.

It’s also well known that Ryuichi Sakamoto took part in the intro performance, and that it was used as the image song for Kagome’s “Libera” in 1984 and as a Nissan “Cefiro” commercial song starting in August 1994.

Brimming with a happy atmosphere, it would be perfect to play during the entrance at your reception or for the cake-cutting scene.

One Lovearashi

One Love – Arashi

Among Arashi’s songs, this one is especially popular—a classic wedding anthem! Many people probably use it as background music.

You could even say it’s the most straightforward song about “marriage,” so it fits any scene.

It’s also a great choice for the background music of a profile movie!

Wedding BellSugar

Wedding Bell

This is Sugar’s debut single, known as a perfect classic for weddings.

Released on November 21, 1981, it became a major hit, reaching No.

2 on the Oricon chart.

While the lyrics contain a touch of irony, the song’s fusion of pop and rock elements matched the pop culture of the time and won broad support.

It sold around 700,000 copies and had a significant impact on the Japanese music scene.

It’s a popular choice not only as wedding BGM, but also for reception entertainment.

It’s also recommended to listen to while reminiscing about your own wedding.