Recommended wedding songs for people in their 40s: moving classics and popular hits
Wedding songs that add a touch of heartfelt emotion to your ceremony.
In this article, we introduce wedding songs recommended for people in their 40s that will brighten your special day!
From songs that celebrate your marriage, to tunes that illuminate the couple’s fresh new start, to songs that bring back memories of the days you’ve walked together—we’ve gathered a variety of tracks perfect for any wedding scene.
Even if you’ve already had your wedding, why not listen and reminisce about that time?
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Wedding songs recommended for people in their 40s: moving classics and popular tracks (11–20)
I want to hug you.Mr.Children
A heartwarming love song that sings about love with someone special.
Released on December 1, 1992, it is Mr.Children’s second single.
The lyrics express pure affection, and the catchy chorus melody is especially memorable.
Created for a friend’s wedding, it’s perfect for wedding scenes! As one of the band’s early works, it played an important role in establishing the foundation of their musical style.
It’s a moving song you’ll want to listen to while snuggling up with someone dear.
TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya
This is Fumiya Fujii’s second single, released on November 10, 1993.
With a simple melody and unadorned lyrics, it conveys a man’s straightforward feelings with even greater honesty.
It’s a slow-tempo ballad that suits an acoustic guitar performance.
It would be perfect as wedding background music, and how about performing it as a guitar-and-vocal number for the reception entertainment?
MiracleGReeeeN
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
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.
loveHoshino Gen
It’s the theme song for the drama “We Married as a Job! (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu)” starring Gen Hoshino.
Along with the drama’s popularity, the song became a huge hit and even turned into a social phenomenon.
The “Koi Dance” performed in the ending sequence went viral on social media! Many people posted videos of themselves dancing, and the total number of views reportedly exceeded 80 million.
Released on October 5, 2016, this song has also become a wedding staple.
Apparently, many couples—bride and groom—perform the “Koi Dance” together.
Why not practice it as a pair?