Recommended wedding songs for people in their 40s: moving classics and popular hits

ButterflyKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “Butterfly” (Official Music Video)

A blessing song made for a friend.

It’s loved by many as a wedding standard.

Using beautiful images like the red thread of fate and rings of light, it sings of friendship, love, and hope for the future.

It’s a warm piece filled with the joy of long-standing friendship and a new beginning.

Released as a digital single in June 2009, it was also included on the album HOCUS POCUS released in July of the same year.

It has won many music awards, and its music video in particular has been highly praised.

Perfect not only for weddings but also for times when you want to express gratitude to someone special.

Why not picture a happy future while being wrapped in Kaela Kimura’s gentle voice?

Banzai ~ I’m glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Banzai ~I'm Glad I Fell in Love~

This signature song by Ulfuls was released on January 24, 1996, as their 10th single.

Its lyrics, which express gratitude toward a loved one and the preciousness of time spent together, are distinctive, and the song is often used at celebratory occasions such as weddings.

Widely known as a single cut from the album “Banzai,” it became a massive hit, selling over one million copies.

It has gained popularity across various fields, being featured in the film “UDON” and covered by multiple artists.

Reminding listeners of the strength of the bond with a loved one and the small joys found in everyday life, it’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to cherish the time spent with someone special.

CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Kanpai (from “Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi ALL NIGHT LIVE IN Sakurajima 04.8.21”)

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s resonant vocals shine in this classic, cherished as a song that accompanies life’s milestones such as weddings and graduations.

Featured on the album “Kanpai,” released on September 5, 1980, this piece is distinguished by lyrics filled with encouragement and congratulations for those embarking on a new chapter in life.

Its message—emphasizing the importance of moving forward with faith in love despite hardships—has touched many hearts, making it a staple at weddings.

For anyone starting anew, this song evokes hope, courage, and boundless possibility.

Why not sing it with all your heart to celebrate a loved one’s send-off?

Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE

Future Prediction Map II – DREAMS COME TRUE (Full)

A classic that paints a future for two lovers, known for its heartfelt lyrics and sweet melody.

Featured on the 1989 album “LOVE GOES ON…,” this song quickly became one of DREAMS COME TRUE’s signature tracks.

Miwa Yoshida’s warm vocals gently convey unwavering love and gratitude.

Looking back on past memories while expressing a resolve to keep walking together, it’s perfect for special days spent with loved ones, such as weddings and anniversaries.

As a song that deepens the bond between two people, it continues to be cherished by many.

Ladybug Sambacherisshu

Ladybug Samba Cherish Cherish

This cute number is known as a signature song by the husband-and-wife duo Cherish.

Released on July 5, 1973, it peaked at No.

5 on the Oricon weekly chart and became a major hit, selling over 400,000 copies.

The lyrics, depicting colorful, adorable ladybugs dancing the samba under the moonlight, are sure to lift your spirits.

It’s perfect for singing and dancing as a wedding performance, too! Why not celebrate the happy new beginning of the bride and groom with Cherish’s warm vocals?

MiracleGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Kiseki

GReeeeN’s “Kiseki” is the perfect song for two people embarking on a new chapter together! Its lyrics, filled with the wish to stay by a loved one’s side no matter what, call their encounter a “miracle” and movingly portray the “trajectory” of love they will walk from now on.

Released in 2008 and widely talked about as the theme song for the TV drama ROOKIES, the track is also very popular as a wedding theme song.

It’s ideal for scenes that look back on the journey from meeting to the wedding day and vow to walk through life together from here on.

Why not add this song—brimming with memories of two people who have deepened their love and a sense of hope for the future—to the music celebrating the start of your life together?

Shape of Love feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA

MISIA – Shape of Love feat. HIDE (GReeeeN) (Official Music Video)

A song born from a collaboration between MISIA, known for her overwhelming vocal power, and HIDE from GReeeeN.

Released on August 22, 2018, it was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Gibo to Musume no Blues.” This warm track sings about the bonds with loved ones—family, partners, and friends.

It expresses a universal form of love, with lyrics that resonate and are easy for anyone to relate to.

Listen while thinking of that special person you’ve met in your life; you’ll surely begin to see the unique “shape of love” that exists between you and them.

It might be the perfect song for a wedding or a proposal.